24 Day 200-Hour Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Acro Yoga YTTC with Sound Healing in Rishikesh, India
India Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
Get an unforgettable, fun, and life-changing experience with a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course by Ekam Yogshala at Rishikesh. Start your yoga journey with clarity and vision to entertain yourself. Let the training prepare you with ancient teachings and techniques so that you can emerge as an accomplished yogi. You may already know the basic yoga courses, but if you want to improve your yoga practice you can take Ekam Yogashala's Yoga Teacher Training Certification Course for 200 hours.
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Highlights
- Comfortable stay in cottages, open space with a beautiful garden
- Peaceful place for yoga, with no disturbances
- Asanas like Ashtanga yoga and Hatha yoga
- Meditation and breathing techniques including pranayama
- Learning alignments, adjustment, and Ayurveda from professionals and masters
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course
- Pick-up from Dehradun Airport
- 23 nights accommodation with daily healthy meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
24 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- ATM / banking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
Located in the small Himalayan town of Rishikesh, Ekam Yogashala offers Luxury comfortable accommodation in cottages for all ashram inmates. This ensures you don't have to worry about arranging your accommodations so you can focus on your yoga.
- 24/7 supply of hot and cold water facility
- Traditional Bamboo yoga hall
- ATM facility Nearby
- Laundry facility available
- Free Wi-Fi
- Private and shared accommodation
- AC Option is available
- During your stay, you will have unlimited access to school facilities such as Wi-Fi, yoga hall / props, and filtered water.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Overview
The 200-hour Fusion Yoga Teacher Training is all about meditation, mantra chanting, Shatkriya, Hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Vinyasa yoga, anatomy, yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, group discussion along with practicing various levels of asanas and deriving their benefits.
The training program will prove to be one of the most memorable experiences of your life, which will change your perspective on life and the way you look at it. It will bring enlightenment and also help you in becoming a good teacher.
When you begin your journey at the yoga program, you will be welcomed by a yoga kit that will include a notebook, study books, water bottle, Neti-pot, Rubber Neti, and a school t-shirt exclusively designed for the students.
The 200-hour yoga course curriculum is designed in such a way that it is suitable for all levels of students whether beginners, intermediate or expert yogis who wish to attain expertise for becoming a yoga tutor.
Asana
- Ashtanga Vinyasa Series-1
- Core principles of Hatha yoga practice
- Structuring and sequencing the postures
- Backward bending pose
- Traditional sun salutation series with beej (root) mantras
- Moon salutation series
- Sookshma vyaayaam (basic and preparatory movements)
- Standing pose
- Sun salutation with root mantra series
- Forward bending pose
- Twisting pose
- Inverted pose
- Meditative pose
- Kneeling pose
- Sitting pose
- Relaxation pose
- Technique, teaching, method, application, contra-indication, and benefits of Asana
Relaxation techniques
- Point-to-point full-body relaxation technique
- Yoga Nidra for insomnia
- Emotional body relaxation
- Minor and major chakra relaxation
- Deep causal body relaxation
The science of breath (pranayama)
- What is pranayama?
- What is the five sub prana in yogic science?
- What are Ida, pingala, and sushumna nadi?
- What is nadi?
- The psychological effect of yogic breathing?
- Importance of diaphragmatic breathing
- Brahmari pranayama
- Ujjai pranayama
- Sheetali pranayama
- Nadi shodhana
- Kapalbhati pranayama
- Bhastrika pranayama
Mudras and Bandhas
- Yogic gesture for stress-related problems
- Internal mudra
- Healing gestures for physical blockages
- Bandha for energy leakage
- Pranic gestures for awakening energy
- Importance of root lock
- Eye mudra
- Types of locks in yogic science
- Finger mudra
Yoga philosophy
- Introduction to yoga, origin, and its history
- Principles of yoga
- What is Hatha yoga?
- What is Raja yoga?
- Pancha Koshas: The 5 sheaths of existence
- What is mind?
- What is chitta (vrritis)
- What is Ashtanga yoga? (Eight stages of self-balancing and realization)
- Four foundational pillars of life
- What is chakra?
- What is kundalini?
- Pancha Kleshas ( five sources of pain)
- Prakarti and purusha ( the observer and observed)
- What is celibacy and sex in yogic life
- What are the Gunas, Prakash, Kriya, Stithi (characteristics of mind)
- Three states of consciousness in yogic science
- Elements of the universe (the process of evolution according to Samkhya Darshan)
Art of alignment and adjustment workshops
- Workshop on hip opening
- Workshop on backward bends
- Workshop on forwarding bends
- Workshop in twisting asanas
- Mantra yoga and its importance
- What is the meaning of mantra
- How to create positive vibrations or energy with mantra yoga?
- Mantra for wisdom and fearless living
- 10 specific mantras helpful to live a yogic life
Yoga anatomy
- Yogic anatomy of the spine and its importance
- Yogic respiratory system
- Muscular system
- Yogic joints and skeletal system
- Nature of lunar and solar energy and neutral flow energy
- Yogic physiology
- Yoga safety while doing asana and pranayama practices
Yoga Therapy
- Yogic counseling for therapy
- Yogic techniques use as therapy
- Yoga therapy for common diseases like a headache, migraine, colds, sinus, etc
- Therapy for back issues like backache, slipped disk, sciatica, diabetes, thyroid, spinal deformities, obesity, etc.
Sample daily schedule
- 05:30 - 05:45 Wake up
- 05:45 - 06:00 Herbal tea
- 06:00 - 07:45 Classical Hatha yoga
- 07:45 - 09:00 Pranayama
- 09:00 - 10:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 - 12:00 Yoga anatomy
- 12:00 - 13:00 Mantra chanting
- 14:00 - 15:00 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:15 Yoga philosophy
- 16:15 - 18:00 Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga
- 18:00 - 19:30 Meditation
- 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
- 22:00 Lights off
Included excursions
- Himalayan sunrise trip
- Waterfall visit
- Ganga Arti
- Local market and sightseeing
Instructors
Sadhushri
Sadhushri is a well-known name in the field of yoga. He is an experienced yoga tutor associated with Ekam Yogashala who gives insights on yoga philosophy to students as he has his specialization in philosophy. He began his journey of exploring yoga from Divine Life Society and Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh. He has taken various others courses in his journey of exploring yoga in deep. The reason behind his immense knowledge in philosophy and history is because of his education in Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Upanishads, and Buddhist literature.
Vikas Badoni
The yoga guru Vikas was born in a Brahmin family and had his upbringing in the lap of Himalayan Valley. Owing to his background and surroundings, he has been receiving knowledge about mantra and traditional rituals practiced in Hindus. After Yogi Vikas completed his graduation, he felt inclination from inside towards learning various yoga asanas. His interest set him on a never ending yoga journey. He also learnt yoga philosophy which was important for deepening the practice of yoga asana. Once he explored the nuances of yoga in depth, he developed a keen interest in spreading his knowledge.
Harmindra Singh
Yogi Harmindra is a respectable and renowned yoga guru at Ekam Yogashala who specializes in yoga anatomy and philosophy. He is a young and passionate yoga instructor who has been practicing yoga for four years and has been spreading his knowledge as a yoga instructor for two years. While he used to perform asanas and pranayama, he always felt curious about the mechanism of the body and he explored further in depth. After gaining insight on anatomy and philosophy, he made it an aim to spread his knowledge among other yoga enthusiasts.
Yogi Yogesh Ji
Yogi Yogesh Ji has completed his master's in yoga therapy and yoga science. His students and his co-teachers consider him to be a true blessing. He is a passionate yoga teacher who combines high energy and seriousness in his yoga lessons of anatomy, physiology and yoga therapy. Yogi Yogesh Ji is a highly devoted yoga teacher and this reflects in the way he teaches yoga. He is passionate about teaching the different techniques of yoga to his children. He ensures that they learn well and make the most of the yoga classes.
Sankey Kumar Sharma
Sankey Kumar Sharma, an expert yogi, belongs to the beautiful city of Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world. He is a trained teacher in Iyengar, Hatha, and Ashtanga yoga and has provided training for a long time. He obtained his master's degree in yoga from the famous Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. He is famous due to focusing on flexibility and maintaining proper alignment among his pupils. Swami Rudradev Goda Ji and Raju Batra Ji are his divine yoga trainers. Sankey Kumar has completed 200-hour, 300-hour, and 500-hour yoga teacher training.
Hemlata Bahuguna
Hemlata Bahuguna is a well-known professional yoga anatomy and physiology teacher. She belongs to the beautiful city of Tehri, in Uttarakhand, India. She did her schooling there and later graduated in physiotherapy from Combined (P.G.) Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (CIMSR). During college, she researched and worked in the field of "Effect of physiotherapy on Rib-Fracture and Spinal-Cord Injuries." She has great expertise in physiotherapy along with yoga anatomy. She has done her 'Yoga Acharya' degree in the year 2017.
Ankit Ranakoti
Yogi Ankit is a professional yoga teacher well-trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, pranayama as well as several forms of yogic sciences. He has completed his degree in yoga from a reputed & respected Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. In the past few years, he has achieved marvelous feats in Ashtanga, Hatha, Iyengar, and Acro on a constant basis. He is an avid yogi and committed to expanding the knowledge and authentic teaching technique of yoga in all parts of the world. He loves to participate in yoga events and doing it since the age of 15. He conducts classes for beginners & advanced students.
Ankit
Ankit is a recognized and certified yoga teacher at Ekam Yogshala. He is a meditation expert and provided his services for the past 3 years. He is certified by the famous Sivananda Ashram. He also has completed successful sessions of Vipassana under professional guidance. He holds a degree of Masters in yogic science. He was an eager enthusiast toward spiritual life and wanted to experience divinity. That's why he went to Sivananda Ashram (the very famous school from where Saint Swami Sivananda got enlightened). Ankit learned the yogic practices under the guidance of great saints.
Food
Yoga requires full concentration and deep focus from the student. That's why Ekam Yogashala serves “sattvic” yet healthy food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) at the ashrams. Sattvic food is vegetarian and offers peace and complete control over it. The reception of free meals ensures the purity of the soul of all students and makes them kind and caring - making them good RYT or registered yoga teachers.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Yogic
What's included
- 23 nights accommodation with attached bathrooms
- Pure vegetarian meals
- 1 pen and notebook
- 1 book - Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
- Pure vegetarian meals
- Satkarma cleansing items
- T-shirt
- Certificate of completion
- One bag
- Sound healing
What's not included
- Airfare
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Jolly Grant Airport
17 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 80 per person
Indira Gandhi International Airport
199 km away from your destination
You can use modes of transport like air, rail, and road to reach the destination. You can take a flight to the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun as it is about 35 kilometers away from Rishikesh, which is said to be the closest. When coming by bus, there are connecting buses from Haridwar, New Delhi, and Dehradun. Stop at the railhead in Haridwar as that is close to the destination. You can take a taxi from the railway station, and it will be just about 15 kilometers of the journey.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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