14 Days 100-Hour Ancient Yoga Teacher Training in India

Certification

Students who complete their subsequent trainings are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

Program

Nowadays, many yoga schools are following paths that differ from what yoga really is. Sometimes yoga is misunderstood with body stretching, physical exercise or relaxing, but yoga has a lot more to offer. Hari Om Yoga Vidya School follows the tradition kept from thousands of years by sages from the Hymalayas. They are very proud of the quality of the teachers they have gathered for you.

All of them have an extensive background and expertise, but most important they give classes with purpose. Their main goal is not to teach you the right asana (position) but to look after your individual growth so that you can share it to your friends and family and later to your students. Hari Om Yoga Vidya School is a family with the goal of learn from the ancient tradition the ways for a happier and more meaningful life.

They love that all students spend as much time as possible with the teachers and stay in touch after the course ends. Everyone is invited to this courses even if you have no experience. Practicing is very important to become a competent teacher and it is always recommended that you have at least two years of experience before or after the course to start teaching groups.

After this course, you will have the certification of completion from Yoga Alliance. If you are an experienced student you will be able to become a yoga teacher if not; it's recommended that you keep practicing for a while until you feel confident to teach.

Teacher training curriculum

Asana (Classical Postures)

• Traditional way of performing Asana meditatively - 1.Centering, 2.Entering,3.Refining,4.Holding,5.Coming out,6.Reflection
• Astanga Vinyas flow - Series 1
• Surya Namaskar(Sun Salutations) - Dynamic Surya Namaskar, Surya Namaskar with breathe awareness, Surya Namaskar with Mantra Chanting
• Posture Modifications
• Classifications of Posture - Standing Poses, Sitting Poses, Backward bending Poses, Forward bending Poses, Spinal Twisting Poses, Fire series, Inversion Poses, Shavasana
• Postural alignment & Art of adjustment
• Avoid Common injuries
• Counter Pose
• Contraindications
• Benefits

Pranayam(Expansion of Vital Energy)

• Introduction about Pranayam
• Benefits Pranayam
• Physiology of Pranayam
• Sitting postures for Pranayam practice
• How to establish Diaphragmatic breathing before Pranayam Practice
• 1:1, 1:2 and 1:4 Breathing practices
• Types of Pranayam - Nadi Shodhana pranayama, Ujjayee; Kapalabhati Kriya; Bhastrika; Shitali and Shitkari; Brahmari; Anuloma Viloma; Suryabedhi Pranayam,
• Guidelines for regular Pranayam practices

Bandhas(Lock)

• Jalandhara Bandha (Chin lock)
• Uddiyana Bandha (Abdominal lock)
• Moola Bandha (Root lock)

Practice Relaxation and Yoga Nidra

• Introduction of relaxation
• Importance of relaxation in daily life
• Sequences of relaxation
• Tension Relaxation
• Systematic Relaxation
• 31 Relaxation
• 61 points Relaxation
• Preparation For Yoga Nidra

Meditation

• Introduction about Meditation
• Roll of Meditation in our daily life
• Sitting positions for Meditation
• 2mn Meditations or short meditations are effective
• 16 steps of Basic Meditation
• So Hum Mediation
• Meditation & Mantra Japa
• Spinal breathing Meditation
• Sushumna Meditation & Chakra

Anatomy and physiology

• Introduction about anatomy and physiology
• Skeletal system
• Muscular system
• Nervous system
• Digestive System
• Endocrine System
• Cardiovascular System
• Effect of Yoga Posture on muscles and systems
• Nadis (Energy channels)
• Chakras (Energy plexus)
• Pancha tatwa (Five great elements)
• Panchakosha (Five sheaths)
• Pancha Pranas(Five vital energy)

Yoga Philosophy

• General Introduction: Six School of Indian Philosophy
• Yogic Teachings In Modern Living
• Intro to Six School of Indian philosophy- Highlights of Sankya & Yoga
• History of yoga- with Science
• Intro of Pattanjali Yoga Sutras
• Highlight of Astanga Yoga
• Yama
• Niyam
• Asana
• Pranayam
• Pratyahara
• Dharana
• Dhyana
• Samadhi
• Introduction Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• Introduction to Bhagavad Gita
• Study of Bhagavad Gita in relation to Astanga Yoga Part-1
• Study of Bhagavad t Gita in relation to Astanga Yoga Part-2
• Introduction to Mandukya Upanishad
• Introduction to Tantra
• Ethics

Ayurved

• Basic Princeple of Ayurved
• Basic Doshas
• Trigunas
• Balance of the Mind & Ayurvedic Diet

Mudras

• Jnana Mudra
• Dyan Mudra
• Vishnu mudra
• Bhairava mudra
• Hridaya mudra and more

Mantra Chanting

• What is Mantra?
• Benefits of Mantra chanting
• Om Mantra
• Morning Mantra
• Guru Mantra
• Meal Mantra
• Health Mantra
• Gayatri Mantra and More
• Suryanamaskar Mantras - 12 names of Sun
• Sanskrit counting 1 to 20
• Traditional name of the Asanas in Sanskrit & English
• Yoga Sutra - Important selective Sutras in Sankrit & English

Satkriya (Cleaning)

• Jala Neti
• Sutra Neti
• Kunjala
• Trataka
• Agnisar
• Nauli

Teaching Methodology & Home work

• Lesson Plan
• Assignments
• Practice Teaching
• Feed Back
• Group discussion
• Question & Answer
• Home Work

Sample daily schedule

• 06:00 - 06:30 Mantra chanting, satkriya, or yoga sutras and asana naming
• 06:30 - 08:00 Ancient Hatha yoga
• 08:00 - 08:30 Pranayama; breathing practices, mudras, bandhas, meditation, or student teaching
• 08:30 - 10:00 Breakfast
• 10:00 - 10:30 Yoga philosophy
• 11:30 - 14:00 Lunch and free time
• 14:00 - 15:15 Relaxation techniques, anatomy and Ayurveda medicine
• 15:15 - 16:00 Tea break
• 16:00 - 17:45 Ashtanga Vinyasa and student teaching
• 17:45 - 20:00 Dinner and rest
• 20:00 - 21:00 Group meditation

It is advisable that you arrive to India at least one day before the program starts.

Note

Please note that the courses starting on the 17th, of each month, are for more experienced students. Hari Om Yoga Vidya School will be happy to give you more information on this matter, once you send an inquiry.

During this retreat, you will receive tours to The Himalayas: Kunjapuri Temple / Vashishta Cave tour / Neeklanth Temple

• Kunjapuri Temple: The Kunjapuri temple can be seen on the top of the hill from Rishikesh town. There are many local devotees, who start their new year visiting the temples to receive the blessings of Goddess. Kunjapuri Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Sati (the wife of Lord Shiva, before she took birth as Goddess Parvati). The Kunjapuri temple is located on the top of a Kunjapuri hill and is located about 27 KM from Rishikesh in the Tehri district of Uttarakhand, India.
• Vashishta Cave: Vashistha Cave or Vashistha Gufa is an ancient cave where great Sage Vashistha meditated. As per Hindu mythology, Sage Vashistha was a manas Putra (human son) of Lord Brahma and one of the seven great sages (Saptarishi). Located at 25 km from Rishikesh in Badrinath road, Vashistha Cave is popular among visitors comes for deep meditation in Rishikesh. Vashistha Gufa has a Shivlinga in it and near the Vashistha Cave there a Swami Purshottamanand Ashram which manages the cave.
• Neelkanth Mahadev Temple: Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, an ancient temple, is perched on a hill at a height of 1675 meters. Shiva Lingam is placed in the sanctum sanctorum; presiding deity of the temple is in phallic form. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Neelkanth or the God with Blue Throat. His throat turned blue because he consumed all the venom that was oozed during the Churning of Ocean.

Hari Om Yoga Vidya School offers 3 delicious vegetarian meals per day. Vegetables are collated from local farmers of the Himalayas. As you know vegetarian food and fresh fruits are a balanced diet for yoga practice. You can have tea during your breakfast. We strive to provide you clean, testy and sattvic food which will nourish your body as well as the mind.

Please be on time for the breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you do not want to eat any day or any time because of some reason, please send the message four hours before to the kitchen people or reception so that we can manage it. Before you come to breakfast, lunch, and dinner clean your face, hands, and feet. Before you eat, please do silence meditation for one or two minutes, which will help to calm down the emotions and bring peace to the mind, so that you can enjoy the food. Avoid talking during your eating. Keep silence inside the dining hall which is part of yoga life.

Vegan meals

• If you are sensitive to the dairy product food or glutton food, please let us know during the reservation, so that we can arrange the food according to you.

Along with the course, you also can enjoy extracurricular activities for an additional cost like rock climbing, white water rafting, beach volleyball, bungee jumping, visit the local ashrams to learn more about the Rishikesh spiritual community, meet many yoga masters, or participate in the Ganga Aarti fire ceremony.

• Champi - Indian head massage

This retreat includes one Ayurvedic massage.

• 1 Indian cooking class
• 3 daily delicious vegetarian meals
• 13 nights accommodation
• Daily intensive yoga experience
• Certificate of completion
• Daily meditation
• Hatha yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, meditation, and other sessions
• Real teaching practice
• Teaching methodology and class preparation
• Yoga according to the ancient Himalayan tradition

• Additional activities
• Additional transportation
• Airfare
• Indian visa expenses