13 Day 100 Hour Traditional Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

In this 100 Hour Yoga course Ishavasyam Yoga School will cover theoretical and practical aspects of traditional Hatha yoga, pranayam, Shatkarm, asanas-anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy, Ashtang-Vinyasa & alignment of asanas, nutrition, meditation-Yoga Nidra & some free time for self-reflection and practice which help to develop the skills in students to improve their own personal practice. This 12 days program brings a physical, emotional and spiritually rejuvenating experience & stability. The class size is designed for 10-12 students in order to have good and fair communication between teachers and students.

Many yogic tools heal your body and mind, but without systematic knowledge and understanding, you are not sure how to help yourself and others. Isavasyam offers 100 Hours Traditional Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India. This course is convenient for students who are willing to complete a 200-hour teacher training course in two semesters.

Taught by yoga teachers with years of experience in the field, this two-week yoga program gives insight into traditional yoga practices such as asana (yogic postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), mudras, and bandhas (energy locks), meditation, and other important aspects of the practice of yoga, like yogic philosophy, history of yoga, adjustment and alignment workshops, yoga Nidra, anatomy of Hatha yoga, or principles of Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine).

Why choose Isavasyam for this 100 hours yoga teacher training program

With its rich history of teaching and training people in yoga while guiding them to excel in this ancient wisdom, Isavasyam has earned the reputation of being one of the best yoga schools in Rishikesh. Reckoned with prestigious training institutes under the highest certified bodies, Isavasyam is among those very few institutions which offer you pure Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa yoga directly transcended from Patanjali Yoga Sutra.

Their gracious ambiance with a complete sattvic atmosphere offers you a different feel when you join this residential program at their yoga school. With focused peer-group and vividly spectacular teaching methodologies, you are assured of receiving the best teachings from eminent masters and yoga trainers of the yoga school.

Along with the structured curriculum, they also offer you diverse outlooks on yoga, its practices, and its procedures, along with its effects when you stay with them for your 100 hours yoga teacher training program in Rishikesh, India.

Course Overview

Recitation of sacred sound (mantra chanting):

The purpose of mantra chanting in yoga is to generate vibrations and connect with the universe. Each mantra is special and rich in spiritual energy.

• Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya (mantra from Upanishad)
• Tvameva Mata Ca Pita Tvameva (Sloka on gods)
• Om Tryambakam Yajamahe (mantra on Lord Shiva)
• Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gurudevo Maheshwara (Guru Stotram)
• Yogena Cittasya (Sloka on sage Patanjali)

Yoga postures (asana):

Students will gain extensive knowledge of yoga postures and will increase their strength, flexibility, and discipline at Adi Yogpeeth Rishikesh, India.

Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga course syllabus:

• Surya Namaskar A
• Surya Namaskar B

Asanas for beginners

• Padangusthasana
• Padahasthasana
• Utthita Trikonasana
• Parivrtta Trikonasana
• Utthita Parsvakonasana
• Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
• Prasarita Padottanasana A, B, C, and D
• Parsvottanasana
• Eka Pada Padangusthasana A, B, C, and D
• Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
• Utkatasana
• Virabhadrasana A and B
• Dandasana
• Paschimottanasana A, B, C, and D
• Purvattanasana
• Ardha Baddha Padma Uttanasana
• Triang Mukaikapada Pashimottanasana
• Janu Sirsasana A, B, and C
• Marichyasana A, B, C, and D
• Navasana

Hatha yoga course syllabus:

The word Haṭha literally means "force" and thus alludes to a system of physical techniques. In India, Hatha yoga is associated with popular tradition.

• Alignment, assist, and adjustment
• Surya namaskar (sun salutation)
• Chandra namaskar (moon salutation)
• Bharadvajasana
• Lolasana - swinging pose
• Kukkutasana - rooster pose
• Sarpasana - snake pose
• Shalabhasana - locust pose
• Dhanurasana - bow pose
• Paschimottanasana - seated forward bend
• Janu sirshasana - head to knee pose
• Parivirta janu sirshasana - revolving head to knee pose
• Sarvangasana - shoulder stand
• Padam sarvangasana - shoulder stand lotus pose
• Sirshasana - headstand
• Natarajasana - Lord Shiva’s pose
• Utthita hasta padangusthasana
• Naukasana - boat pose

Pranayama (breathing practices):

Pranayama is an ancient yogic breathing technique that is used as preparation for meditation and is a vital aspect of practicing yoga. It improves the respiratory system and purifies the body and mind.

• Introduction of pranayama, benefits of pranayama, general guidelines
• Clavicular, thoracic, and diaphragmatic breathing (yogic breathing)
• Ujjayi
• Bhastrika
• Kapalbhati

Sitting postures for pranayama sadhana:

• Easy pose
• Half-lotus
• Swastikasana
• Siddha Yoni asana
• Nadi - Sodhana
• Bhramari
• Surya - Bhedi and Chandra - Bhedi
• Sheetali and Sheetkari

Mudra (yoga gestures):

The practice of mudra hand gestures is an ancient facet of yoga. Performing gestures affects the energy flow of the body and can change a person's spiritual and mental characteristics.

• Introduction of mudras
• Jnana and chin mudra
• Yoni mudra
• Bhairava mudra

Bandhas (energy lock):

The practice of bandhas expands the lung capacity and breathing capabilities during yoga. It also strengthens the entire body from the inside out.

• Introduction to bandha
• Jalandhara bandha
• Moola bandha

Meditation (dhyana)

Meditation is a systematic practice that promotes physical, mental and emotional tranquillity with the purpose of reaching Samadhi (self-realization).

• Breathing awareness meditation
• Trataka
• Dynamic meditation
• Tips for developing concentration
• Silence meditation

Yoga Nidra (psychic sleep)

When a yoga practitioner moves through the various internal states of Yoga Nidra, a profound experience of relaxation occurs. This is called "Turiya", a sensation of pure bliss.

• Basic relaxation
• Tension relaxation
• Full body relaxation

Yoga cleansing (shatkarma)

Yogic cleansing exercises are important to learn how to incorporate your breath and meditate properly during the physical aspects of yoga. It also removes the blockages in the energy channels.

• Jalaneti Satkarma (nasal cleansing with salty water)
• Rubber neti (nasal cleansing with a rubber string)
• Agnisar Kriya

Anatomy and physiology (Sharir Vijnan):

Proper understanding of the physical body will help to prevent injury before, during, and after practice. There are two kinds of yoga anatomy: physical and spiritual. Understanding both types is needed.

• Digestive system
• Respiratory system
• Circulatory system
• Nervous system
• Effects of pranayama on the respiratory system
• Endocrine system
• Organs
• Bodily systems

Yoga philosophy (yoga Darshana):

Yoga philosophy is the foundation of your yoga practice and is the key to earning yogic strength. Through the path of Vedanta philosophy, you will establish a solid, well-rounded yoga practice.

Patanjali yoga sutras:

• Chapter 1 - Samadhi pada

Assessments are based on:

• Attendance
• Behaviour
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Daily Schedule

• 06:15 - 07:45 Asana Class (Kundalini / Hatha Yoga / Yin Yoga)
• 07:45 - 08:30 Breakfast
• 08:30 - 09:30 Applied Yoga Anatomy & Bio Mechanics
• 10:00 - 11:30 Swadhyaya
• 11:30 - 12:45 Kundalini & Tantra
• 12:45 - 13:30 Lunch
• 13:45 - 14:45 Ayurveda For Kundalini
• 15:00 - 16:30 Ashtanga Vinyasa
• 16:15 - 17:30 Tantra & Yog Philosophy
• 17:45 - 19:15 Kundalini Meditation & Traditional Pranayama
• 19:15 - 20:00 Dinner