Online / Self-Paced 200-Hour Holistic Yoga Teacher Training Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa and Ayurveda

Certifications

Students who complete their training before December 2021 are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

How the training works

This training takes place online from the comfort of your own home via Zoom. There will be 6 hours of live sessions daily, from Monday to Saturday. No classes on Sunday.

All live sessions will be recorded for people who cannot join live sessions due to time differences. Students can watch the recordings of live sessions at their convenience. Ishavasyam Yoga School will provide course material, PDF books, and videos of practices, and live questions and answers sessions on appointment. There will be online practical and written exams at the end of the course.

Timing of sessions or daily schedule (IST/GMT+5:30)

The live class schedule will be based on the agreement between the students and the school. Please note that all times are based on IST/GMT+5:30.

Course information

Mantra Chanting

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

• Gayatri Mantra
• Patanjali Strotram
• Tvameva Mata ca pita Tvameva (Sloka on gods)
• Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya (Mantra from Upanishad)
• Om Tryambakam Yajamahe (Mantra on lord Shiva)
• Om Sahana Vavatu (Mantra from Upanishad)
• Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gurudevo Maheshwari (Guru Stotram)

Yoga Asana

The body is the first part through which you can start the exploration of your inner self.

Hatha Asana Syllabus

• Pawanmuktasana series 1
• Pawanmuktasana series 2
• Pawanmuktasana series 3
• Surya Namaskar (sun salutation)
• Chandra Namaskar (moon salutation)
• Tadasana (palm tree pose)
• Triyak tadasana (swaying palm tree pose)
• Trikonasana (triangle pose)
• Parivirtatrikon asana - revolving triangle pose
• Uttkatasana - chair pose
• Virabhadrasana 1 - warrior 1
• Virabhadrasana 2 - warrior 2
• Virabhadrasana 3 - warrior 3
• Ardha Chandrasana - half moon pose
• Vriksasana - tree pose
• Parvatasana - mountain pose
• Adho mukha svanasana - downward facing dog
• Kati chakrasana - waist rotating pose
• Malasana - squatted yoga pose
• Garudasana - eagle pose
• Baddha Konasana - bound angle pose
• Rajkapoot asana - pigeon pose
• Bhujanghasana - cobra pose
• Urdhva Mukha svanasana - upward facing dog
• Matsyasana
• Setu Bhandasana
• Utrasana
• Dhanurasana
• Salabhasana
• Supta Virasana - reclining hero pose
• Virasana - hero pose
• Vajrasana - thunderbolt
• Gomukhasan
• Balasana
• Dandasana
• Ardha Matsyendrasana

Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga

• Coverage: alignment, Drishti, adjustment, options
• Surya Namaskar A
• Surya Namaskar B

Full primary series

• 1. Padangusthasana
• 2. Padahasthasana
• 3. Utthita Trikonasana
• 4. Parivrtta Trikonasana
• 5. Utthita Parsvakonasana
• 6. Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
• 7. Prasarita Padottanasana A B C and D
• 8. Parsvottanasana
• 9. Eka Pada Padangusthasana A B C and D
• 10. Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
• 11. Utkatasana
• 12. Virabhadrasana A and B
• 13. Dandasana
• 14. Paschimottanasana A B C and D
• 15. Purvattanasana
• 16. Ardha Baddha Padma Uttanasana
• 17. Triang Mukaikapada Pashimottanasana
• 18. Janu Sirsasana A B and C
• 19. Marichyasana A B C and D
• 20. Navasana
• 21. Bhujapidasana
• 22. Kurmasana
• 23. Supta Kurmasana
• 24. Garbha Pindasana
• 25. Kukkutasana
• 26. Baddha Konasana A and B
• 27. Konasana
• 28. Upavishta Konasana
• 29. Supta Konasana
• 30. Supta Padangusthasana A and B
• 31. Ubhaya Padanghusthasana
• 32. Urdhva Mukha Pashimottanasana
• 33. Setu Bandhasana
• 34. Urdhva Dhanurasana
• 35. Salamba Sarvangasana
• 36. Halasana
• 37. Karnapidasana
• 38. Urdhva Pindasana
• 39. Matsyasana
• 40. Urdhva Padmasana
• 41. Sirsasana
• 42. Urdhva Dandasana
• 43. Baddha Padmasana
• 44. Yogimudra
• 45. Uplutih
• 46. Savasana

Holistic Pranayama

Pranyama is a technique to explore the second layer of your Subtle body. Pranas are the subtle part of your breath. Pranas are not limited to your breath.

• Introduction of pranayama, benefits of pranayama, and general guidelines
• Clavicular, thoracic, and diaphragmatic breathing (Yogic Breathing)
• Ujjayi
• Bhastrika
• Kapalbhati
• Nadi - Sodhana
• Bhramari
• Surya - Bhide and Chandra - Bhide
• Sheetali and Sheetkari

The Bandhas (the energy lock)

The practice of bandhas expands the lung capacity and breathing capabilities during yoga.

• Preparation
• Uddiyana
• Jalandhar
• Mula bandha
• Maha bandha teaching
• Teaching
• Doubts

Concentration(Dharana) and Meditation (Dhyana)

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

• Tips for developing concentration (Dharana)
• Introduction to meditation
• Breathing awareness meditation
• Om or mantra meditation
• Trataka
• Dynamic meditation
• Silence practice

Yoga Nidra (The Sleep of Yogis)

Normal Nidra or sleep is not considered good by yogis as it creates obstacles in the yogic path. Yogis practice yoga Nidra a different way of relaxing mind and body. A 45 minutes of Yog Nidra is equal to 4 hours of sleep.

• Guided Relaxation
• Basic relaxation
• Tension relaxation
• Full body relaxation

Yoga cleansing (shatkarmas)

Yogis focus a lot on purifying the body, as body-mind, and breath all are connected and the approach to the physical body is easy so yogis use these 6 ways of cleaning the internal body systems to make body toxins free. With this course, we will cover the in-depth knowledge of the effective cleansing techniques

• Jalaneti shatkarma (nasal cleansing with salty water)
• Rubber net (nasal cleansing with a rubber string)
• Vaman Dhauti
• Agnisar Kriya

Anatomy and Physiology

A 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.

Yoga anatomy

• Body planes
• Joints
• Anatomical movements
• Yoga and posture
• Spine
• Deformities of the spine

Yoga philosophy (Yoga Darshana)

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

• Patanjali yoga sutras
• Chapter 1 - Samadhi pada: Meditation (dhyana)
• Schools of yoga
• Bhavna yoga
• Jnana yoga
• Karma yoga
• Bhakti yoga
• Prana Samyama yoga
• Hatha yoga
• Raja yoga
• Laya yoga
• Mantra yoga

Indian Ayurvedic science:

Introduction and Importance of Ayurveda

• Understanding an individual’s body type and its ailments through Ayurveda
• Planning a nutritious yogic diet program, making lifestyle changes through yogic mindful living and meditative practices
• Understanding and applying the practices and philosophy of yoga in your daily lives, as well as advocating their therapeutic benefits to the world.

Being in connection with nature’s five elements, adopting a healthy and environmentally-conscious lifestyle, and truly understanding your responsibility as human beings on all levels and stages

• Sapta Dhatu (seven body tissues) and how to nurture them by herbs and yoga practices
• Basic concept of panchakarma and massage therapy
• Six types of tastes and their relation to body constitutions
• Uses of general herbs and remedies
• Shatkarma and asanas therapeutic application and benefits

Ayurvedic massage practice

• Abhyanga massage theory and practice
• Marma massage theory and practice

Assessments

Students taking turns to practice their teaching skills by performing in front of their teachers. Assessments are based on practical, oral, and written tests.

This yoga teacher training is held online. Ishavasyam Yoga School is located in Rishikesh, India (GMT+5:30), and they will live-stream yoga classes via Zoom which you can participate in from the comfort of your home.

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• Course material, PDF books, and videos of practices
• 6 hours of live classes per day (all the classes can be joined as self-paced through recorded class video)
• 120 contact hours (can be completed as self-paced or Live)
• 80 non-contact hours by videos, study books, self-practice, and self-study
• Yoga asana, pranayama, mantra chanting, yoga anatomy, meditation, and Indian yoga philosophy
• Live Q&A session on appointment or during class
• Certificate of completion

• Accommodation
• Food

• A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.