23 Day 200-Hour Traditional Kundalini and Tantra Combo Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Kundalini Combo Yoga Teacher Training in India
Join Ishavashyam for 200 hours of the Traditional Kundalini yoga teacher training in Rishikesh. Kundalini is the term for "a spiritual energy or life force located at the base of the spine", conceptualized as a coiled-up serpent. The practice of Kundalini yoga is supposed to arouse the sleeping Kundalini Shakti from its coiled base through the six chakras and penetrate the seventh chakra, or crown. Through this powerful Kundalini yoga, the current is raised and passes through Sushumna step by step towards the top of the head.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Complete course-kit
- Kundalini Mantra Chanting and Kundalini Theory and Kriyas classes
- Daily yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Free pick-up or drop-off service to/from the airport (except for those who book the dorm room)
- 1 Ayurvedic and lifestyle session
- 22 nights comfortable accommodation
- Daily nutritious vegetarian meals and tea
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Types
21 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Spa
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- ATM / banking
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Library
- Medical assistance
- Wireless internet
Ishavasyam Yoga school's surroundings and accommodations are some of the best and cleanest spaces in the whole of Rishikesh.
They provide two types of accommodations, private and twin shared rooms, and students can choose according to their preferences. In the room, clean bed sheets, blankets, and pillows will be provided. Every room has an air conditioner and an attached bathroom with cold and hot water.
The complete school campus has unlimited high-bandwidth wi-fi service. The school is surrounded by serene green mountains which heal the inner soul and the river Ganga flows within walking distance.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Certified Kundalini Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Overview
Join their 200-hour total transformation Kundalini yoga program to experience the enchanted bliss and the energy awakening through a Kundalini course. Kundalini or chakra in the human body is the powerhouse to radiate incredible energy if awakened. Yogis and sadhus have been practising Kundalini awakening for many years to connect with the supreme with constant sadhana.
This course places Kundalini Tantra as a core subject, and it will be clearly mentioned on your certification. The approach remains rooted in the traditional understanding of Tantra and Yoga, recognising their common origin and purpose.
Along with the standard curriculum, you will have one dedicated Kundalini tantra-focused session every day, where you learn how classical yogic practices can be applied specifically for energy awareness and activation. The emphasis is not on complexity, but on building a strong and stable foundation.
The primary focus is to develop clarity in practice and understanding, so you can gradually experience and work with the Shakti within in a balanced and guided way.
Through their powerful Kundalini yoga, they will train your mind to go beyond the thoughts, then you will enter into the realm of the transcendental state. The class size is very small with only 8-10 students, because Kundalini practice needs proper guidance to lead this spiritual path. The course is also registered with Yoga Alliance and any student from beginner to intermediate level can join the course.
A highly dedicated and determined kundalini awakening individual can completely transform the inner soul in association with spirituality and the ultimate source of observation. This course helps to deepen one's consciousness, experience, and indulgence of kundalini and kriya yoga traditions with the help of authentic and old practices. Ishavasyam Yoga School is one of the best yoga schools offering Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh.
Kundalini yoga is nothing but the practice of expanding and intensifying mindfulness and unravelling the concealed enthusiastic and spiritual-psychic potentials in aspirants. If you want to develop the skill of teaching in the path of traditional Kundalini, Tantra, and meditation, Ishavasyam Yoga School welcomes you to explore the divinity within your own presence through this Kundalini awakening course.
For whom
- Those who want to develop the skill of teaching in the path of Kundalini yoga asanas, asana flow yoga, Kundalini Tantra, and Kundalini meditation
- Good for beginners and advanced yoga practitioners
- Those who are willing to awaken the hidden energy
- Those who are seeking a 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Kundalini certificate after completion of the course
- Those who are willing to learn the ethics of a yoga instructor
- Those who are willing to learn emotional balance
What you will learn
- Kundalini practices (to awaken the hidden energy)
- Kundalini Tantra practices (to unite and balance the Shiva and Shakti)
- Kundalini yoga asanas (for physical health and flexibility)
- Pranayama (for energy, balance, and proper breathing)
- Kundalini meditation (for calming and relaxing the mind to achieve stillness and stability in your life)
- Bandhas (for awakening the hidden energy and channeling the energy in the proper direction)
- Mudras (yogic gestures that help you to save your energy so that you can make yourself always happy)
- Yoga Philosophy (you can understand your life better and the function of Yoga Kundalini Shakti)
- Shatkarma (detox cleansing will help you to make yourself lighter and open to awake the energy)
- There will be a practice of Mauna (silence practice) in order to understand the subtle aspects of existence
- Those who are interested to teach Kundalini Meditation and Kundalini Tantra practices
Course syllabus
Learn the skills to harness unlimited power through their 200 hours of Kundalini yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India.
Kundalini Asanas
Kundalini yoga Asanas to stimulate glands, organs, or body awareness and quiet the mind for meditation.
- Padahastasana
- Tadasana
- Triyak Tadasana
- Garudasana
- UtthithaHastha Padanghusthasana
- Kukkutasana
- UpavishthaKonasana
- JanuSirshasna
- SuptaHastha Padanghusthasana
- Marjari Asana
- Vyaghrasana
- Balasana
- SuptaVajrasana
- Bhujangasana
- Paschimottanasana
- Simhagarj anasana
- Ashwa Sanchalanasana
- Gomukhasana
- Ardha Matsyendrasana
- Vrkshasana
- Natvarasana
- Natrajasana
- Bhumi PadaMastakasana
- Prasarita Padottanasana
- Sirshasana
- Vajrasana
- Balasana
- Triyak Tadasana
- Trikonasana
- Ashtanga Namaskara
- Matsyasana
- GarbhaPindasana
- Chakrasana
- Ushtrasana
- SuptaVajrasana
- Samkonasana
- Pranamasana
- Sarpasana
- Simhagarjanasana
- Ushtrasana
- SuptaVajrasana
- Hasta Utthanasana
- Parvatasana
- Shalabhasana
- Dhanurasana
- Sarvangasana
Kundalini Asthi Granthi Kriya
Kundalini Asthi Granthi Kriya to remove stress, arrogance, selfishness, and anger.
- Kundalini Asthi Granthi Kriya
- Joint rotation
- Upper body mobility
- Arm swing
- Warm-up activity
- Lower body mobility
- Hip circulation and twist
- Neck movement
- Trunk and shoulder-girdle movement
- Leg swing
- Ankle bounce
Kundalini Pranayama
- Definition of Pranayama
- Four aspects of Pranayama.
- Need of breath.
- Natural breathing.
- Abdominal (or diaphragmatic) breathing
- Thoracic breathing
- Clavicular breathing
- Yogic breathing
- Kumbhaka Pranayama (Breath retention)
- Chandra Nadi Pranayama (Moon piercing breath)
- Surya Nadi Pranayama (Sun piercing breath)
- Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Alternate nostril breath)
- Ujjayi Pranayama (Ocean breath)
- Sheetali Pranayama (Cooling breath)
- Sheetkari Pranayama (Cooling breath)
- Bhastrika Pranayama (The yogic breath of fire)
- Bhramari Pranayama (Humming bee breath)
Kriya yoga practice
- What is Kundalini and what procedure to awaken the chakras?
- Preparation to awaken the chakras
- Postures to awaken chakras
- Chakra Sadhana
- Practices to awaken root Chakra
- Practices to awake Sacral Chakra
- Practices to awake Swadhisthan Chakra
- Practices to awake Manipura Chakra
- Practices to awake throat Chakra
- Practices to awake heart Chakra
- Practices to awake Bindu
- Practices for Chakra awareness
Cleansing
- Jala and Sutra Neti – Nasal flush
- Kapalbhati – Forceful breathing
- Kunjal Kriya- Forceful vomiting
- Tratak- Candle gazing
Kundalini meditation
- Introduction to meditation
- Origin and history of meditation
- Breath awareness meditation
- AUM chanting meditation
- Trataka meditation
- Dynamic meditation
- Japa and Ajapa meditation
- Antar Maun (Inner silence meditation)
- Yoga Nidra
- Silence practice
- Meditation pose
Kundalini Bandha's
- Mula Bandha - Anal lock
- Uddiyana Bandha - Lifting of the diaphragm
- Jalandhara Bandha - Chin lock
- Maha Bandha - Practice all three Bandhas at the same time
Traditional Kundalini Mudra
- Hast Mudra
- Gyan Mudra
- Surya or Ravi Mudra
- Prayer Mudra
- Dhyana Mudra
Tantra Prana Kriya that leads to a complete manifestation:
- Kapal Bhati - For awakening the third eye and emotional cleansing
- Bhastrika - For awakening fire center and emotional stability
- Bhramari - Transforming brain waves and cleansing Ajna and Sahasrar chakra
- Nadi-shodhanam - For balancing both hemispheres and activating Sushumna
- Kriya yoga practice for Kundalini activation
Kundalini philosophy
- Three Gunas
- Cause and types of pain
- The monkey mind
- Sanatana Dharma.
- Vedas and the Vedic system
- The four goals of life
- The four stages of life
- The Vedic system of duties
- Law of Karma
- Puranas
- The six systems of Indian philosophy
- Patanjali’s yoga Sutras
- Citta Vritti
- Afflictions of the mind
- The eight limbs of yoga
- Stages of Samadhi
- The six yoga systems
- Jnana yoga
- Bhakti yoga
- Karma yoga
- Mantra yoga
- Hatha yoga
- Laya yoga
- Raja yoga
Kundalini anatomy
- Body planes
- Joints
- Anatomical movements
- Muscle and posture
- Yoga and posture
- Muscular system
- Spine
- Deformities of the spine
- Digestive system
- Circulatory system
- Respiratory system
- Nervous system
- Endocrine system
- Chakra
- Channelising energy channels
Assessment
- Students will take turns practicing their teaching skills by performing in front of their peers and teachers.
- Written-test
- Oral test
- Attendance
- Performance
- Behavior
Daily schedule (*tentative)
- 05:00 Morning bell
- 06:30 - 08:00 Kundalini and Hatha yoga asanas
- 08:00 Breakfast
- 08:30 - 09:30 Applied anatomy
- 10:00 - 11:30 Assignments
- 11:30-12:30 Yoga and Tantra Philosophy
- 12:30 - 13:00 Lunch
- 13:15 - 14:30 Kundalini philosophy and Kriyas
- 14:30 - 015:45 Self-study
- 15:00 - 16:30 Ashtanga Vinyasa (optional)
- 16:45 - 17:30 Ayurveda and Lifestyle for Awakening
- 17:15 - 18:15 Pranayama, meditation, and mantra chanting
- 19:00 Dinner
- 21:00 Lights off
Included excursions
- Excursion to Kunja Puri Temple: The temple of Shakti (the feminine energy) for exclusive meditation with an outstanding view of the Himalayas
- Excursion to Vasistha Cave: An ancient cave on the banks of the Ganges where Sage Vasistha meditated for many years
- Excursion to the Ghats on the banks of the Ganges for a world-class Ganga Aarti ceremony
- Waterfall hiking to Patna Waterfall
Note
One excursion is included during the course. Other Sundays will be given to students for self-study and exploring the city.
Instructors
Kushagra Ji
Yoga has been a part of Kushagra Ji's life since his childhood, with blessings from his grandparents and his guru. Kushagra, an E-RYT 500, YACEP, has a bachelor's and master's degree in yogic science. Having over nine years of teaching experience in the Nath Yoga Tradition, focusing on Hatha yoga, Kundalini, pranayama, and yoga therapy, covering the traditional and modern dimensions of the yogic science and the philosophy behind it.
Anuradha Sharma
Anuradha Sharma was born and raised in one of the beautiful states of Bharat - India called Manipur. In her earlier young days of life, she was not much aware of yoga and it's practices. However, from her mother's side, she was blessed by her grandmother who was a karma yogi. Anuradha's childhood education was taken under her Holy hands and at that time, some how the seeds of yoga were sown in her heart.
Gaurav
RYT 500, Bachelors in Yoga. Gaurav is a dedicated yoga practioner and teacher from rishikesh, india. He came to yoga came at a young age and started his inner exploration.
Location
Learn yoga in the world’s yoga capital, Rishikesh, from traditional Himalayan yoga teachers, from the basics to advanced, in a traditional way, at Ishavasyam Yoga School which is situated in Tapovan, Laxman Jhula, in Rishikesh, which is in India's northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills, beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as the world’s yoga capital.
The surroundings of Ishavasyam Yoga School are very serene and peaceful, and at the same time very energetic by the flowing energy of the river Ganga. Also, Rishikesh is a magical and holy place that has been somehow attracting people from all over the world for many years already.
The school is within walking distance of the river Ganga. It is surrounded by the serene green mountains which heal the inner soul and the Ganga River flows within walking distance.
The school is far from the craziness but near enough to reach everything you need. All over Rishikesh, you can find local markets, unique shops, and breathtaking views of the holy river and nature.
Food
Ishavasyam Yoga School regards food as medicine. Using only fresh seasonal herbs and vegetables from the local market, they provide a daily menu of wonderfully nourishing vegetarian food. Food that not only supports the healing of the body but also enhances the purification process during your stay. In addition to serving healthy, soulful, delicious vegetarian meals.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Fruitarian
- Yogic
- Ayurvedic
Exclusive Gifts
Ishavasyam Yoga School has prepared a few special surprises for you, including unique experiences and thoughtful extras to make your journey even more memorable.
Relax with a Healing Sound Bath, Ishavasyam Yoga School's Gift to You!
Ayurveda Diagnosis and Consultation
Things to do (optional)
There are some amazing things to do in Rishikesh. These activities are not included in the package, but they can be arranged upon request:
- Kayaking
- Flying fox
- Mountain biking
- Parasailing and paragliding
- Rappelling and rock climbing
- Ayurvedic massage and therapies
- River rafting - the most popular thing to do in Rishikesh
- Experience the traditional Indian culture
- Attend Ganga Arti
- Camping and bonfire
- Bungee jumping
- Cliff jumping
- Trekking
Spa treatments
Ayurvedic massage and courses are available at additional cost.
What's included
- Introductory class on Ayurveda and food nutrition
- Unique activities in the School including Shatkarma and ceremony
- Certificate of completion
- Excursion to Kunja Puri Temple/ Vasistha Cave / Ganga Aarti ceremony
- Complete course material such as books, notes, garland, and a school t-shirt
- All vegetarian organic meals during the entire course
- Free pick-up or drop-off service to/from Dehradun Airport (DED) (except for those who book the dorm room)
- 22 nights of comfortable accommodation
Included Exclusive Gifts
Relax with a Healing Sound Bath, Ishavasyam Yoga School's Gift to You!
As a special gift in this yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, you’ll experience a rejuvenating sound bath healing session. The vibrations of Tibetan bowls, gongs, and sacred instruments calm the mind, release tension, and deepen meditation.
Ayurveda Diagnosis and Consultation
Free personal 30 minutes on-demand body diagnosis and Ayurveda consultation, for a healthy and sound lifestyle.
What's not included
- Airfare
- Room heater
- Air conditioner
- Pick-up service from Delhi airport
- Extra meals
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Jolly Grant Airport
1069 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Indira Gandhi International Airport
906 km away from your destination
Arrival by plane
Please book your flight to arrive at Dehradun Airport (DED) in India. The school driver will be waiting with a name board to pick you up and transfer you to the school.
Traveling by plane from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dehradun Airport (DED) is the safest and most convenient way of transportation and it is a one-hour journey. Most of the students choose this option and the charge is between 50 to 60 USD.
Arrival by train
Traveling by train (from Delhi train station to Haridwar Station) is also suitable and the fare is between 20-25 USD, and it is a 4-5 hour journey. At Haridwar railway station, the school driver will be waiting with your name board to receive you.
Arrival by taxi
Delhi airport to Rishikesh by car is a 6-7 hour journey. Delhi airport to Rishikesh taxi can also be arranged for 75 USD by the school. At Delhi airport, the school driver will be waiting with your name board and transfer you to the school.
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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