29 Day 200-Hour Hatha Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Mysore, India
Immersive Yoga Teacher Training in Mysore
Join this 200-hour Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course taught by the renowned and committed founder Naresh of Lalitha Yoga Academy in the spiritual city of Mysore. This full program combines the Ashtanga yoga dynamic practice with the traditional foundations of Hatha yoga by providing a balanced and rounded approach to how the students practice and how they can teach it. The course combines Ashtanga yoga, which is a very progressive practice, with a more Hatha yoga-like style of practice, which is traditional and mindful, making it a balanced course that is equally perfect for those who have never practiced yoga before and the experienced ones.
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Highlights
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Workshop guidance for conducting yoga sessions
- Training in communication skills
- Guided sightseeing excursion
- 28 nights accommodation in a comfortable resort
- 3 daily wholesome vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals
Skill level
- Beginner
Types
27 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
Lalitha Yoga Academy provides comfortable and clean accommodation designed to support your yogic lifestyle and ensure deep rest and rejuvenation. Located just a short walk from the yoga shala, the guest rooms are situated in the serene and safe neighborhood of Gokulam 3rd Stage, Mysore.
You’ll stay in private rooms with:
- Comfortable beds and fresh linens
- En-suite western-style bathrooms with hot water
- Free Wi-Fi for your convenience
- A peaceful, well-ventilated, and clutter-free atmosphere
- Housekeeping service to maintain hygiene and cleanliness
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®)
About the course
Crafted with care by experienced and passionate instructors, the 200-hour yoga teacher training in Mysore at Lalitha Yoga Academy offers a life-changing journey into the heart of traditional yoga. This immersive program is ideal for both beginners and intermediate practitioners who are ready to deepen their practice and step confidently into the role of a yoga teacher.
Rooted in the ancient traditions of Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga, the course provides a balanced curriculum that includes:
- Daily asana practice (Hatha & Ashtanga)
- Pranayama (breathwork)
- Meditation & mindfulness techniques
- Yoga philosophy & Yoga Sutras
- Anatomy & alignment
- Teaching methodology & practicum
- Yogic lifestyle & ethics
Course Highlights
- Pranayama: Deepen your breath control practice with the pranayama yoga teacher training program
- Breathing techniques: Enhance your yoga journey with comprehensive training in advanced breathing techniques
- Beginner's yoga: Start your yoga journey with an engaging and accessible beginner yoga program
- Hatha and Ashtanga yoga: Explore the balance of strength and flexibility with the Hatha and Ashtanga yoga training program
- Multi-style yoga: Experience the versatility of yoga with a dynamic multi-style yoga training program
- Mantra chanting: Unlock the power of your voice with a transformative mantra chanting training program
- Mudras: Discover the subtle art of Mudras and enhance your practice with a specialized training program
- Yoga Philosophy: Deepen your understanding of the practice with an insightful yoga philosophy training program
- Methodology: Master the fundamentals of teaching with a detailed yoga methodology training program
- Ayurveda: Integrate holistic wellness into your practice with a comprehensive Ayurveda training program
- Yoga Nidra: Experience profound relaxation and self-awareness with the yoga Nidra training program
- Trataka: Enhance your concentration and mental clarity with the Trataka meditation training program
- Training in communication skills: Refine your teaching approach with specialized training in communication skills
- Workshop guidance for conducting yoga sessions: Gain hands-on experience and expert guidance for conducting impactful yoga sessions through workshops
Universal Access: Embracing Diversity and Inclusivity
The yoga teacher training in Mysore is open to individuals of all backgrounds, nationalities, and beliefs, offering a gateway to boundless possibilities. This transformative journey may unfold with wonder, particularly for those carrying mental restrictions, or with magic, for those already intrigued by the ancient Indian art and science of yoga.
As English serves as the primary mode of communication throughout the course, a fundamental grasp of the language is necessary to engage with directions and lectures effectively.
Crafted by seasoned yoga gurus, the courses cater to all levels—beginners, intermediates, and advanced practitioners—guiding you to unlock deeper dimensions of your practice and understanding. The 200-hour yoga teacher training is ideal for those aspiring to become certified instructors or seeking to enrich their yoga journey.
Whether you aim to teach or simply deepen your practice, Lalitha Yoga Academy provides the gateway to transformative experiences and profound growth in yoga.
Why choose this teacher training course?
- Tranquil setting: Nestled in a serene and invigorating environment surrounded by a lush green garden, the program offers a calming backdrop conducive to learning and growth
- Expert guidance: Benefit from the wisdom and expertise of esteemed yoga teachers who are leaders in their field, ensuring top-notch instruction and mentorship
- Welcoming community: Experience a vibrant community atmosphere that embraces all, fostering a sense of belonging and support
- Transformational journey: Embrace new possibilities and horizons, embarking on a journey of self-transformation that extends far beyond the mat.
- Integrated Holistic practices for self-discovery and healing through mantra, meditation, yoga Nidra, and pranayama
- Yoga postures (asanas)
- Shaktkarma (yogic cleansing)
- Mudras
- Emotional detoxification kriyas
Mantra meditation
The unique approach utilizes mantra meditation, an ancient and potent tool that crystallizes the mind and taps into a state beyond thought. Through specific sounds and rhythms, mantras channel energy, stimulating organs and enhancing the effects of meditation. The use of powerful mantras like AUM raises inner energy, fostering metabolic augmentation and aiding in healing.
Healing with Mantras and Sound Healing
Each chant corresponds to specific organs, influencing their functions positively. By placing Sanskrit mantras within targeted organs (Nyasa), ailments can be alleviated, and infections treated. Mantra meditation also liberates from repetitive thoughts, providing a window to understand and transcend negative emotions like pride, greed, and anger.
Yoga Nidra Insight
The program delves into yoga Nidra, a guided technique leading to a conscious state of sleep. It’s a transformative process transitioning between wakefulness and sleep, purifying the subconscious mind. It’s an effective method to explore the depths of the unconscious, fostering purification and self-awareness.
Pranayama Mastery
Understanding the profound impact of proper breathing techniques is a key focus. Dive into the depths of pranayama and ancient breathing practices, learning how altering breath patterns can influence mental states, promote balance in the body, and harmonize emotions.
Yoga postures (asana)
Yoga builds strength, flexibility, and mind-body connection via diverse postures. Offering alignment support for Hatha and occasional Ashtanga yoga classes. 200-hour course covers over 50 Hatha yoga and over 20 Ashtanga yoga poses.
Pranayama (Breathing Practices)
- Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing)
- Ujjayi (the psychic or victorious breath)
- Shitkari (hissing breath)
- Sheetali (cooling breath)
- Kapalabhati (frontal brain cleansing breath)
- Bhramari (humming bee breath)
- Bhastrika (bellows breath)
- Suryabheda (vitality-stimulating breath) including advanced variations.
Shatkarma (Yogic Cleansing)
- Jala Neti
- Vamana Dhauti
- Uddiyana Bhanda
- Sutra Neti
- Kapalabhati
Mudras (Gestures)
- Jnana mudra
- Chin mudra
- Yoni mudra
- Bhairava mudra
- Shambhavi mudra
Emotional Detoxification Kriyas
- Body points
- Treatment Structure
- Theory and Lecture
- Bhairava mudra
- Treatment Practice
- Relationship between emotional accumulation in the body and thought pattern
Meditation (Dhyana)
- Breathing awareness meditation
- AUM (Om) or mantra meditation
- Trataka
- Tips for developing concentration
- Silence practice
Teaching Methodology
At Lalitha’s Yoga, learn effective class planning and create a positive, transformative environment experience.
You will learn:
- How to plan and structure a yoga asana class
- Principles of demonstration
- Qualities of a teacher and teaching styles
- How to use the breath and voice while teaching
- Observing, assisting and correcting
- Verbal cues
- Functional modifications, injuries, and safety precautions
- Guidelines for each asana (as per manual)
- Assisting inversions
Teaching Practice (Adhyapanam)
Peer and teacher-led teaching practice include demos, alignment, and instructions.
You will learn:
- Symptoms of a good teacher
- Clear instruction
- Demonstration
- Proper alignment
- Individual care of each student
Anatomy And Physiology (Sharir Vijnan)
- Proper understanding of the physical body will help to prevent injury before, during, and after practice
- Anatomy informs safe movement; energy anatomy supports balance in yoga
- Analyzing anatomy, focusing on muscle and bone differences via compression, tension, proportions, and orientation
- Overview of diverse bodily systems: Skeleton, muscles, connective tissue, nerves, primary body movements
- Inhalation and respiratory functions
- Applying anatomy practically to poses
Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)
Essential yoga elements covered:
- Yoga’s meaning, concepts, and history
- Four paths of yoga (Jnana, Raja, Bhakti, Karma yoga)
- Ashtanga and Hatha yoga
- Prana (bioplasmic energy)
- Chakra system: qualities, activation, balancing techniques
- Energy or nadi system
- Meditation: introduction, practices, addressing mental issues
- Guru-disciple relationship
- Kriya yoga
- Five body types (sheaths or koshas)
Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep)
Yoga Nidra brings deep relaxation, leading to ‘turiya’—pure bliss through various relaxation techniques.
Daily Schedule
- 06:00 - 07:30 Hatha yoga
- 08:00 - 09:00 Pranayama
- 09:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 - 11:00 Yoga Philosophy / Ayurveda
- 11:30 - 14:00 Methodology
- 14:00 Lunch
- 16:00 - 17:00 Yoga anatomy / yoga philosophy
- 17.30 - 19:00 Ashtanga yoga
- 19:00 - 20:00 Meditation
- 20:00 Dinner
Instructors
Chakali Naresh
Sai Naresh, as he is known by his friends and students, is the founder and principal instructor of Lalitha Yoga Academy (LYA). Born and brought up in Puttaparthi, famous as the birthplace of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba and one of the important spiritual places of India, he started his yoga career in 2016 as a meditation teacher and then continued his studies in Hatha yoga, Yin yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Vinyasa flow, and teachers training course certification. He is currently teaching and practicing Multi-style yoga.
Location
The training is held in Gokulam 3rd Stage, a peaceful and upscale neighborhood in Mysore, Karnataka—widely known as the yoga capital of South India. Located at 14, Contour Road, this area is home to several renowned yoga schools and attracts practitioners from all over the world.
Surrounded by leafy streets, local cafes, Ayurvedic centers, and quiet parks, Gokulam offers the perfect environment for a focused and immersive yogic lifestyle. Its calm atmosphere, safe community, and rich spiritual vibe make it ideal for deepening your yoga practice and inner journey.
The school is easily accessible and just a short ride away from Mysore Palace, local markets, and the city center, while still being tucked away enough to enjoy peace and serenity.
Food
At Lalitha Yoga Academy, all three meals - breakfast, lunch, and dinner - are thoughtfully crafted following the principles of Ayurvedic cooking. The culinary offerings are strictly vegetarian, aligning with the sattvic food philosophy to promote mind-body balance and inner peace. Each dish is meticulously prepared with fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, excluding meat, fish, and eggs.
Additionally, daily Ayurvedic tea for detoxification is served enhancing your overall well-being. Immerse yourself in the nourishing flavors of traditional South Indian cuisine while experiencing lightness, clarity, and vitality throughout your journey with them.
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
- Organic
- Ayurvedic
Things to do (optional)
During this training, you can enjoy Ayurvedic massage services or Reiki sessions for an additional cost at the school.
What's included
- 28 nights accommodation
- All materials mentioned in the itinerary
- Daily yoga classes
- Full yoga program
- Tuition
- Vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekdays (Mondays - Saturday)
- 18% GST
- Certificate of completion (eligible for Yoga Alliance certification)
What's not included
- Additional activities
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Breakfast and dinner on Saturdays
- Meals on Sundays
- Spa treatments
- Transportation
- Visa
- Medical / travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 50 per person
Kempegowda International Airport
152 km away from your destination
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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