24 Day 200-Hour Multi-Style Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Authentic Yoga Teacher Training in India
Himalayan Yog Ashram offers a multi-style 200-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh while keeping the authenticity of Hatha yoga as it came from lineage. Hatha yoga is the source of all styles of yoga practice, without compromising with values and teachings of hatha yoga they made a blend of Hatha yoga, Yin yoga, and Vinyasa. In today's life, there are need for teachers and students to have more skills to help their people physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, for they need to know and learn different styles of yoga to bring good health, well-being, and wisdom with the authenticity of yoga.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- A priceless experience
- Multi-style yoga, Pranayama, and mantra
- Physiology, methodology, anatomy and Ayurveda
- Philosophy, Q&A and Satsang
- Free sound healing session
- 23 nights accommodation
- Two Ayurvedic meals
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
24 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Shopping
- Spa
- Steam room
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lobby
- Luggage room / storage
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- ATM / banking
- Baby sitting
- Car rental
- Convenience / grocery store
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Library
- Newspapers
- Wireless internet
A perfect place to stay is essential to allow one to relax after a wonderful yoga practice. Another crucial component in making yoga a truly enjoyable and beneficial experience is convenience. Living in the close embrace of nature is in and of itself a revitalizing experience for the "Would-be" real Yogi, nestled in the Himalayan foothills next to the lovely Ganges.
Each individual is required to have a clean, comfortable room that they can share. These rooms each provide the following amenities:
- Twin beds with sufficient lighting, private bathrooms with hot running showers available around the clock.
- The beds in the rooms have cozy mattresses that ensure peaceful evenings and window coverings that promote restful sleep.
- Free Wi-Fi access
- A study area with a coffee table and a chair
- Every Sunday fresh towels and bedsheets
- Private balcony in every room
- Door lock with private key in all rooms
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Overview 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh
Himalayan Yog Ashram Rishikesh has structured an intensive 200-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh which includes the necessary paths to process and integrate the learnings into your subconscious.
What You Will Get
Become a magnificent certified yoga teacher
- Pranayama and mantra
- Yoga
- Methodology and anatomy
- Self-study and silence time
- Yoga therapy and alignment
- Meditation/Yoga Nidra
- Satkarma
- Two Ayurvedic meals
- Daytime fruits
- Excursions
- On-demand vegan or gluten-free meals
- Yoga Alliance, USA Certification
- Small group
- Free sound healing class
- Fresh towels and bedsheets every Sunday
- Private bathroom and balcony in every room
- Free safe drinking water from a water purifier
- Ayurvedic tea corner
- Manual and notebook -Satkarma kit
Himalayan Yog Ashram aims to awaken the teacher within you and provide you with a solid foundation for taking your yogic practice to a whole new level so you can teach by your self-experienced wisdom and knowledge instead of mental knowledge.
What you will learn in this 200-hour yoga teacher training course:
- You will learn about Yoga Philosophy - You will learn philosophical knowledge about Yoga, using Patanjali Yoga Sutras. This is by far an eye-opener part for most of the students. It gives a deep understanding of how yoga keeps you active and recharged and how to expand your consciousness beyond and above. It is the art of performing the different practices on a physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional level in 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh.
- Learning to teach 60 asanas - You will learn to teach 60 asanas. What are their effects, how to build them up, how to come into perfect alignment, what are the benefits, and what are the restrictions. And how to perform the different asanas on a physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional level effectively.
- In-depth study of 18 asanas.- You will study in-depth 18 key - asanas. In this in-depth study, you will experience yoga on a different level. Here true Yogic secrets will be revealed to you.
- Knowledge about the Anatomy & Physiology of body, mind, and soul - You get a comprehensive understanding of yoga anatomy and its application in 200-hour TTC to avoid potential injuries in your class and your own practice. (Note: Anatomy sessions are taught and explained from a yogic point of view which is different from normal anatomy lessons made for medical professionals)
- The practice of Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, and Shatkarma - You will practice Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, and Shatkarma, and also learn how to teach these techniques to your students.
- Learning to teach meditation techniques - You will learn from our experienced and master practitioner, the knowledge behind meditation, the practice, and how to guide your students into meditation.
- Experience the sacred magic of Mantra chanting - Mantra chanting is a self-loving way to connect to your inner bliss. Mantra chanting is something you can pass to your future students by experiencing the benefits of it for yourself. It’s a sacred practice to unite within. This is part of our curriculum.
Profound lifetime experience as a yoga teacher and meditation retreat in Rishikesh, India
Your teacher training is officially recognized by Yoga Alliance and for this reason our students receive a 200 hours certificate [RYT 200].
Every year we have the pleasure of organizing yoga teacher training in the Himalayan Yog Ashram. Hundreds of people from all over the world joined us and became teachers. Himalayan Yoga School in Rishikesh is the only school that teaches small groups to provide quality teachings and to reach each person who needs help, in big groups it's not possible. In Himalayan Yoga Ashram in Rishikesh, you will be able to spend a period of retreat, exactly as it happened in the past centuries. During these 25 days, you will have the opportunity to awaken the teacher that is in you and you will have the time to absorb the teachings received.
Breaking the patterns or more of the same
Yoga TTC in Rishikesh is an opportunity to break the patterns of distractions of regular life, such as partying and an unhealthy lifestyle. To experience clarity and integrity with self-empowerment, it is a time to encourage and motivate the mind to go for self-contemplation and self-realization.
What is the root origin of Yogic Science?
The science of yoga evolved from the ancient Indian textbooks as the art of the complete well-being of the human being. In modern days, yoga is often considered the way to achieve physical fitness, but when you turn the pages of Vedic history, yogic science is much more than that. Thus, a person doing yoga regularly can keep him or her physically, mentally, and emotionally stable in the tough modern times. This is the fact that we can sense a boom in the yogic industry all around the world. Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh at Himalayan Yog Ashram is the best means to start your yogic career.
As described by our ancient Rishi, Munis, and Yog Gurus, yoga is the best way to keep yourself active and recharged. This activeness is not only physical, but it involves mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being too. Yoga helps in calming down our minds to connect to the soul. Moreover, it eventually leads to the utmost state of happiness and self-awareness.
Has Yoga anything to do with religion?
No Yoga is not a religion. Yoga is a way of life and spiritual practice that activates the master within you. That leads you on the journey of self-realization and self-mastery. Yoga guides you inwards to connect with essence and the Master within
What is Yoga Alliance?
To start your career in yoga, there are many ways but the most recommended world throughout the globe is yoga teacher training programs by Yoga Alliance. Yoga Alliance is the registration mark for a worldwide accepted accredited yoga teacher training, so it gives you a valuable Certificate to kick-start your career in the field of yoga.
Is a 200 YTTC the best way to start my Yoga Career?
Himalayan Yog Ashram's 200-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is the first step of your yoga career. This 25-day yoga teacher training course helps in understanding the basic concepts of yoga. Also, during the course, you will come across various yoga asanas and styles. As a beginner-level yoga student, this course will benefit you by practicing the basic level of yoga postures. 200-hour YTTC is the best way to start your healthy and energetic yogic journey.
What is special about Rishikesh?
Rishikesh, India has been the home of Vedic learning for thousands of years and authentic yoga learning. Ancient saints used to choose the sacred land of Rishikesh for their journey of self-attainment. Spirituality is really in the air here. On one hand because of the Himalayas and on the other hand because of the holy Ganges. Both are two powerhouses of sacred frequencies that lift Rishikesh to a different level of vibration than many other places in India.
Why particularly study Yoga at Himalayan Yog Ashram?
Himalayan Yog Ashram is one of the oldest yoga schools in Rishikesh which imparts classical Indian yoga wisdom and knowledge. They aim to transform a yoga aspirant into a true Yogi. For them, a yogi is a person who attains mental, physical, and emotional stability from the art of yoga.
Himalayan Yog Ashram's yogic education is a mixture of yoga asana, spirituality, and the process of self-attainment. They like to transform what they got in the past from the famous Rishi Munis. Thus, yoga learning in Himalayan Yog Ashram is a journey to attain calmness and oneness.
Himalayan Yog Ashram's yoga school in Rishikesh is registered with Yoga Alliance and follows all the set rules and regulations accordingly. The course curriculum of their yoga school is derived from ancient yogic literature with modern essence. Their yoga school offers you a deep knowledge of yoga, meditation, Pranayama, Ayurveda, and yoga Nidra along with the continuous practice of yoga asana.
Daily Schedule
- 06:00 - 07:00 Pranayama/mantra
- 07:00 - 08:30 Hatha yoga practice
- 08:30 - 09:00 Tea and sprouts snacks
- 09:00 - 10:00 Philosophy
- 10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
- 11:00 - 13:00 Ayurveda/methodology/yogic anatomy
- 13:00 - 14:00 Fruits/snacks
- 14:00 - 15:00 Resting period/self-study/self-contemplation
- 15:00 - 16:00 Ashtanga/Vinyasa/asana
- 16:00 - 17:00 Meditation/yog Nidra
- 17:00 - 18:00 Dinner
- 18:00 - 20:30 Rest/self-study
- 20:30 - 05:30 Silence/lights off
Included excursions
Himalayan Yog Ashram offers unforgettable excursions to the breathtaking waterfall, the historic Kunjapuri Temple, and the serene Vashistha Cave. These experiences provide a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, spirituality, and ancient traditions while exploring some of the region’s most iconic and sacred landmarks.
Instructors
Yogi Ram
Yogi Ram, the founder of Himalayan Yog Ashram, was born in Rishikesh and raised in a traditional Hindu Brahmin family where he gained the knowledge of Indian traditions as a part of his life. Since he was fortunate to grow up in the company of saints and Yogis, so at a very young age, he felt a strong urge to delve deeper into the mysteries of nature and life. The turning point that drove him towards a holistic yogic life took place in his early twenties. While he was establishing his music business, Ram realized that his ‘modern life ambitions’ were not giving him the quality of life he was
Yogi Teju
Teju is an accomplished yoga master and the head of yoga training at Himalayan Yog Ashram. His profound knowledge of yoga, Ayurveda, philosophy, anatomy and meditation makes experience of participants unique and rich. He is a warm heart, has a very caring and welcoming nature, and is a very motivating person. A person who never did yoga will also feel very safe and encouraged by yoga master Teju. His healing hands, warm heart and loving nature make him a much regarded Ayurvedic therapist. He is also a Yoga Alliance experienced registered yoga teacher, and continuing education provider.
Yogi Kapil
Born in the remote Himalayas, Kapil is a master in traditional Hatha yoga asana as he went through intense asana training with several yoga gurus and mentors in the Himalayas. As a disciple his energy and approach towards yoga is unique. Master-trained in classical Hatha yoga, Kapil is equally well-versed in multi-style yoga, along with meditation and pranayama. He is blessed, as he is a natural yoga trainer always ready to expand his knowledge about the techniques and discipline of yoga.
Kiran
Kiran is a qualified and experienced Ayurveda therapist and flawless masseur with knowledge of several massage techniques. She trained under several Ayurveda practitioners, and can administer intense therapies and treatments for various ailments. She is well-versed in detoxification treatments such as Purvakarma, Pradhanakarma and Paschatkarma. She has mastery in treatments like Kashaya Dhara, Greeva Basti, Janu Basti, Kati Basti, Basti, Kizhi, Netra Tarpanam, Padabhyanga, Pizhichil, Shringara, Thalapothichil, Udvartana, and more.
Yogi Sagar
Sagar Khanduri was born and brought up in the holy city of Rishikesh (the world capital of yoga) He is the youngest ashtanga yoga teacher at Himalayan Yoga Ashram in Tapovan, Rishikesh. He always carries a big smile and enthusiasm. His warm smile and care make classroom lighter and warmer. Sagar is very good in asanas (specialised in ashtanga, alignment, and adjustment), With very good care he likes to help students to develop their skills so that they can achieve a balance of mind and body, not only in physical but also on a mental and emotional level.
Location
Rishikesh, aka, 'place of the Sages' is an eminent spiritual town located on the banks of the holy river Ganga. It is surrounded by the Shivaik range of the Himalayas on three sides, it holds a profound cultural and spiritual significance for its visitors.
Rishikesh is a perfect destination for those who want to delve deeper into spirituality, yoga, and meditation. Rishikesh is also called the ‘Yoga capital of the world’. Sacred rivers, rich heritage, and mountains make a perfect stage for yoga and self-contemplation.
Food
Apart from the physical yoga practice, it is important to nourish the body properly. Himalayan Yog Ashram's program acknowledges this holistic approach and serves sattvic food with high nutrition.
Two freshly prepared nutritious and delectable vegetarian meals will be served to the program participants.
- On-demand vegan or gluten-free meals
- Daytime fruits
- Free safe drinking water from a water purifier
- Ayurvedic tea corner
The Importance of Satvik Food:
When following a sattvic diet, you avoid fried, processed, canned, and other items. This avoids cardiac problems and maintains a healthy level of cholesterol. Due to sattvic food's ability to keep your stomach happy and promote simple digestion and absorption, diabetes and several malignancies are also avoided.
Balancing the Diet:
You avoid fried meals, processed foods, canned foods, and other unhealthy foods when you follow a sattvic diet. This controls cholesterol levels and shields against heart disease. Since sattvic food maintains our stomach content with simple digestion and absorption, diabetes and several malignancies are also warded off.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Raw food
- Lactose Free
- Yogic
- Ayurvedic
Things to do (optional)
During your free time, you can visit temples, go shopping, experience Gange's sunset walks, or explore the natural treasures in the nearby area including caves, river beaches, and waterfalls.
- River Rafting: Experience white-water rafting on the Ganges River.
- Bungee Jumping: Take the leap of faith from India's highest bungee jumping
- platform.
- Trekking: Explore nearby hills and forests, like the Kunjapuri Devi Temple trek.
- Rock Climbing: Scale the Himalayan rocks with professional guidance.
- Zip Lining: Fly through the scenic valleys.
- Lakshman Jhula: Iconic suspension bridge over the Ganges.
- Ram Jhula: Another famous bridge with stunning views.
- Beatles Ashram: Visit the abandoned ashram where The Beatles stayed.
Spa treatments
Himalayan Yog Ashram Rishikesh can give you spa treatments for you at an additional cost. Different types of therapies:
- Ayurvedic full body massage: Ayurvedic massage can give you many benefits to relieving pain, making circulation better, stimulating and strengthening the lymphatic system, and opening the flow of Prana to clean and revitalize the body.
- Shirodhara: Counteracts the effects of stress. The benefits of Shirodhara kick off as an ideal treatment for reducing high levels of mental stress, reducing anxiety, awakening Intuition, improving sleep quality, pacifies Vata Dosha.
- Marma point massage: Enhances immunity, clears emotional blockages, increases energy level, Provides pain relief, improves digestion, assimilation, and elimination, encourages deep, revitalizing sleep, increases circulation to the skin, and amplifies creativity.
- Potli massage (bundle massage): Alleviates doshas, pain, and body stiffness, helping the body to clean wastes and toxins, thus leaving the body rejuvenated, specifically useful in relieving pain, stiffness, and numbness, preventing aging, improving the quality of the skin by adding shine and luster, reducing body weight.
- Upper back basti: Increases circulation, nourishes the tissues and muscles in the neck region, helps to re-align the spine, relieves pains in the neck and shoulders, relieves tension and stiffness, releases anxiety, and brings stability of mind and emotion.
- Head and neck massage: Relieve stress and reduce tension. It may also ease migraine or headache pain, lower blood pressure, improve circulation to your head and neck, and promote hair growth, release stiffness and tension in the neck area.
- Knee basti: Helps calm the pain. The warm oil poured over the knee joints, helps them relax and effectively address joint pain, helps dissipate stiffness, increases circulation, improves mobility and flexibility, lowers inflammation, and strengthens knee joints.
- Urdhwarthnam: Reduces excess fat in the body, increases the stability of the extremities, improves body complexion, leads to a sense of lightness in the body, and eliminates bad body odor due to excessive sweating, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and lymphatic congestion.
- Nasyam: Cleanses sinuses. The process effectively soothes the nasal passage clears the sinuses to promote breathing, and heals Migraines and headaches. Highly effective in treating chronic headaches and migraines, expels mucus buildup, improves voice, releases toxins, and improves health.
- Eye basti: Releasing eye tension, weak eyesight, both mechanical and perception, dryness, irritation, redness, and burning in eyes. This therapy also helps to nourish the nervous system by the eyeball's direct link to the brain and regular care helps to soothe away wrinkles.
- Lower back basti: Soothe pain in lower back and limbs. The herbal oil penetrates deeply into the muscles and helps address pain in the lower back, relieves Stiffness in the lower back and limbs, strengthens the lower back, soothes nerves, enhances blood supply, and improves movements.
- Ayurvedic facial: Makes your skin glow. The herbal and natural ingredients in a customized Ayurvedic facial contain the perfect blend of nutrients to add radiance to your skin, relieve dryness, support aging skin, treat pimples and acne scars, and enhance overall well-being.
What's included
- 23 nights accommodation
- 2 daily nutritious vegetarian meals
- Cleansing kit
- Training manual and study material
- WiFi access
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course
What's not included
- Airfare
- Taxi pick-up
- Personal expenses
- Ayurvedic Panchakarma and treatment
- Visa
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 15 per person
Jolly Grant Airport
15 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 70 per person
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
You need to arrive at the New Delhi airport. You can also get a connecting flight from New Delhi to Dehradun Airport which is very close to Rishikesh (30 minutes by taxi). Taxis can be booked through Himalayan Yog Ashram from both airports at the actual cost.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% 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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