14 Days 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

Facilities

The 100 hour Yoga TTC is a multi-style yoga teacher training course that follows an approved syllabus by Yoga Alliance. The yoga school offers both: Traditional Astanga Vinyas & Hatha yoga along with yoga philosophy, meditation, Pranayama, yoga anatomy, and physiology.

100 Hour YTT Syllabus Overview:

• Recitation of Sacred Sound (Mantra Japa)
• Yoga Postures ( Astanga Vinyasa Yoga & Hatha Yoga)
• Breathing Exercises (Pranayama)
• Yoga Gestures (Mudras)
• Energy Lock (Bandhas)
• Meditation (Dhyana)
• Yogic Sleep (Yoga Nidra)
• Yogic Cleansing Exercises (Shatkarma)
• Anatomy and Physiology (Sharira Vigyan)
• Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)
• Yoga Psychology (Yoga Manovidya)
• Teaching Practice (Adhyapanam)
• Teaching Methodology (Sikhyana Vidhiyan)

100 Hour YTT Foundational Calendar:

Asanas

Week 1

• Pawanumuktasana Group - 1
• Pawanumuktasana Group - 2
• Pawanmuktasana Group - 3
• Sukhasana - Shavasana
• Utthanasana (Sqratt and rise pose)
• Palming
• Head to knee pose ( Janu Sirsasana)

Week 2

• Sun Salutation
• Hasta Uthan Asana (hard raising pose)
• Tadasana (palm tree pose)
• Teriyaki tadasana (swaying palm Tree Pose
• Kati Chakra Sana (waist rotating pose)
• Samkonasana (right angle pose)
• Pwikonasana (double angle pose)
• Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
• Polasana (swinging Standing pose)
• Saral Bhjangasana
• Druta Halasana and Paschimottansana
• Ardha Shalobhasana
• Shalabhasana
• Ek Pada Pranamasana
• Halasana
• Shastramkasana
• Marijari asana

Ashtanga Vinyasa

Week 1

• Introduction of Ashtanga
• Sun Salutation -A
• Sun Salutation -B
• Hast
• Side angle - twist side angle
• Prararita ABSD - Parsvettan
• Uthita Hasta - Veer Bhatra 2nd

Week 2

• Pandeyna - Purvottan
• Ardhaq Badh - Janu B
• Janu c - Marichyn B
• Marichya CD - Novasna
• Pida - Supta Kurma

Yoga Philosophy

• Week 1: Introduction to Philosophy and Introduction to Yoga
• Week 2: types of yoga, types of body and bi-weekly examination

Anatomy, physiology and lesson planning

• Week 1: introduction, respiratory system (anatomy and physiology, breath improvement from poor to full, yogic breath understanding and improvement of pranayama technique through breath correction)
• Week 2: skeletal system, articular system (joints), spine and muscular system

Pranayama and meditation

• Week 1: introduction to students and teacher/group discussion, introduction of meditation/ meaning and things, mantra chanting with meaning and benefits/practice, ajpa meditation with meaning and benefits/practice.
• Week 2: sixty-one energy points discussion, OM meditation with meaning and benefits/practice, the practice of Osho dynamic meditation and music meditation practice.

100h YTT Advanced calendar:

Asanas

Week 1

• Moon Salutation
• Ustrasana
• Supta Vajrasana
• Shashank Bhujangasana (striking cobra pose)
• Supta Vajrasana
• Sarpa Asana
• Saral Dhanurasana
• Kandharasana
• Sarvanagasana
• Matasyasana A,B
• Ardha Chandrasana
• Seta asana
• Pada Prasar Poschimottanasana

Week 2

• Chakrasana
• Padmasana
• Makrasana
• Matasya Kridasana
• Santolanasana
• Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
• Ardha Padma Paschimottanasana
• Sirsa Angusthiya Yogasana
• Sirsasana
• Parivritti Janu Sirshasana

Ashtanga Vinyasa

Week 1

• Garva pid - Badha Kena ABC + Intro of Antanga
• Upvista A - Supta
• Supta Hasta - Ubhaya pada
• Urdhe Mukha - Urdhna Dhany
• Finishing first 7 pose
• Sirsasna - Balasana

Week 2

• Last - 4 pose of finishing
• All series practice
• Student teaching + practice

Yoga Philosophy

• Week 1: types of Gunas and types of chakra.
• Week 2: yoga sutra (discipline, types of thoughts, obstacles in practicing yoga, eight limbs of yoga) and bi-weekly examination.

Pranayama and meditation

• Week 1: dancing meditation practice, walking meditation practice, the introduction of Tratak meditation/stages /benefits, and practice of dot meditation.
• Week 2: the practice of yantra meditation and practice of candle meditation.

Teaching methodology

A yoga teacher should efficiently perform the practical applications of class planning and preparation. At Hari Om Yoga Vidya School, students will learn how to create a positive and peaceful class environment for an enjoyable and transformative experience. You will learn:

• How to structure a yoga asana class
• How to use the breath while teaching
• Yoga asana compared to physical exercises
• Verbal Cues
• Functional modifications and safety
• Guidelines for each asana (as per manual)
• Assisting inversions

100 Hours Yoga TTC Daily Schedule:

• 06:30 – 08:00 AM Ashtanga Vinyasa & Alignment Class
• 08:30 – 10:00 AM Breakfast
• 10:30 – 11:30 AM Hatha, Anatomy & Alignment class
• 12:00 – 01:00 PM Pranayama Mudra Bandha Class
• 01:00 – 02:00 PM Lunch
• 02:30 – 03:30 PM Meditation, Mantra Chant Class
• 04:00 – 05:00 PM Yoga Philosophy Class
• 05:30 – 07:00 PM Traditional Hatha Yoga Class
• 07:00 – 08:00 PM Dinner
• 08:00 – 09:00 PM Self Study

This schedule can be changed and will vary from week to week.

Arrival and departure dates

Students should arrive on the 2nd because the training start on the 3rd in the morning or the 16th if the student booked for the advanced course.

• Ganga Arati
• Jungle picnic or local sightseeing

The place is simple, clean and homely. It’s not exactly like a hotel but more like home-stay. The staff are friendly and will go out of their way to make you comfortable.This place is in Rishikesh at the foothills of the Himalayas and the bank of the holy river Ganges. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, lush green surroundings, Himalayan foothills and tranquility, one can instantly get a natural feeling of sigh, contentment, and happiness. All set to take you on a spiritual and enjoyable journey to India, and cherish the yoga teacher training with an enhanced and uplifted spirit and feel compassion and love for everything life have given to you and for all that, which is surrounding you.

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.

Special requests

If you are vegan, allergic to gluten or have a special requirement let Hari Om know and they will have everything prepared for you.

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

• 13 nights accommodation
• Inauguration program with fire ceremony and flowers decoration
• Free taxi service (pick up) from Dehradun Airport
• Cultural program
• Cooking class
• Wi-Fi connection
• Daily nutritious 3 vegetarian meals and herbal tea
• Yoga materials such as a mat, belt, bolster, pillows, blanket, bricks, zen bench, sandbag, chair
• Ganga Arati
• One jungle picnic or the Himalayas sightseeing trip (once)
• Local sightseeing exploration
• Study materials such as notebook, pen, textbooks, printed study materials, Jala & Sutra Neti, and handouts
• 100h YTT certificate from Hari Om Yoga Vidya School

• Additional activities
• Additional transportation
• Airfare
• Indian visa expenses
• Personal expenses
• Drop off from the school to the airport

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 18% of the total price.
• The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 10 days before the arrival date.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.