59 Day 500-Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

The 500-hour Kundalini yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh is a transformative yoga training course for anyone who wants to refine their teaching skills. Covering advanced asanas, deep meditation, breathwork, philosophy, and teaching style, this complete Kundalini yoga course combines the 200-hour and 300-hour programs. After the program, students will be certified to teach Kundalini yoga globally.

The program starts with advanced asanas and alignment techniques to deepen one’s practice and understanding of yoga's physical components. These exercises strengthen, flex, and balance the body and teach how to align energy to increase prana flow. Correct alignment is stressed in each pose, helping participants improve their own practice and teach others safe and effective techniques.

This course offers a unique opportunity to study Kundalini yoga’s profound teachings and practices, integrating theory and application to help students become well-rounded, authentic, and skilled yoga teachers.

The training explores the chakra system and how to use each chakra to eliminate spiritual blocks and awaken the latent Kundalini energy at the base of the spine, in addition to physical postures. Advanced energy balancing and harmonization techniques, breathwork (pranayama), and kriyas (special exercises) to promote energy flow and consciousness are covered. All of these activities affect the individual and their body. In short, it allows access to higher consciousness.

At its core, instruction around meditation is a central tenet of Kundalini yoga. Students will learn how to use powerful meditation practices to awaken and activate inner energy, clear the mind, and connect to the true self on a deeper level. These techniques help overcome the ego, attain inner peace, and achieve greater levels of consciousness. The curriculum also explores the transformative power of sound through mantra chanting and sound healing.

The course weaves in the philosophical teachings of Kundalini yoga, which remain central throughout the program. Students are taught traditional teachings and the foundational concepts upon which the practice is built. Sacred texts such as the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita are studied, along with other teachings related to Kundalini energy. Participants explore the deeper meanings of Kundalini and learn how to integrate these teachings into daily life and practice. The 500-hour Kundalini yoga course not only deepens knowledge of yoga but also cultivates a more aware and purposeful life.

Students will study advanced teaching strategies as part of the program, which are used to enhance their teaching process. They will discover how to construct and structure Kundalini yoga classes in a way that is effective, balanced, and accessible to individuals of all experience levels. Graduates are equipped to teach with confidence and compassion, empowering them to guide students through similarly transformative experiences.

The school emphasizes personal and professional development, as well as teaching proven skills that can be used immediately. You will get to do self-diagnosis, journaling, and connecting with other group members. Some of these will help you learn more about yourself and your relationship to your practice. Not only does this journey of self-discovery improve your own self-development, but it enables you to be a better teacher too.

After completing this 500-hour course, you will have proper knowledge about Kundalini yoga with advanced techniques and teaching methods. This way, you'll have all the bases covered to teach Kundalini yoga around the world, along with the confidence and the competence to help others through their own yogic experience. You will be able to communicate the life-changing power of Kundalini yoga to everyone, whether you teach in yoga studios, retreats, or one-on-one.

The trip that will change your life, make you the best teacher you can be, and help you live to your full potential. In this spiritual capital, it will transform you. You will teach authentically, well-informed, and with skills.

Eligibility for 500-hour Yoga TTC

For a 200-hour yoga teacher training certification course, anyone from anywhere can join, no matter what their background, religion, or nationality is. There are no educational prerequisites for joining the program. The age of the aspirant must not extend to 60 and should not be less than eight years.

Mastering the art of Kundalini - Path to inner self through advanced Kundalini

Kundalini is considered the hidden powerhouse of the human body, which can radiate unimaginable energy once awakened. Since many years, Yogis and Sadhus practice for Kundalini Awakening to connect with the Supreme with consistent sadhana. In Ashtanga Yoga Darshan, Kundalini Awakening is known as the supreme form of Yoga Sadhana, which is attained after the gradual mastering of the previous seven layers of Yoga Sadhana.

Kundalini or Chakra are known as the energy centers, which can generate a tremendous amount of energy and can take a human to a state of complete trance or super-human consciousness. Ancient Yogis and Tapaswis practice Kundalini Awakening and are known to do miracles with this energy.

For a determined and dedicated individual, Kundalini Awakening can completely transform her/his inner soul in connection with spirituality and the supreme state of observation. Kundalini is considered a superior dimension of energy, whose full potential is yet to be ascertained. 500-Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Course will help you to stabilize the balance of your body for a longer duration of time. It is the advanced level of a 300-hour Kundalini yoga teacher training course.

Aims and objectives of Living Yoga School

As you are tired of modern medicine and its side effects, stress, and tensions coming from your job, family, and other sources of living, there is a high expectation from yoga. For many people, yoga is the only lifesaver in this modern and stressful world. That’s why there are millions of people practicing yoga. Still, why do they not see the bigger change in their life and in society? Because most of them only accepted asana or physical exercises and pranayama as yoga.

But the secrets and real yoga are missing. That is Living Yoga. How can you live with yoga? The whole purpose of Living Yoga School is to introduce and train the students as Life is Yoga, or Yoga is Life. They are one and the same. Your parents and society taught you basic things that are not even complete. You see, you have no control over your emotions, food, sleep, and more.

You thought about it and started your mission. So the course has been one of the best yoga teacher training courses in Rishikesh, India. The best and most qualified teachers, monks, and swamis will lead you to this amazing holistic yoga teacher training course in India. Living Yoga School has included all the topics, but its main mission is to teach how to apply them in your daily life. Dear friends, if you are interested in making your life as a yogi, then you are in the right place.

Unique teaching methods and curriculum

Living Yoga School ensures that its classes include a solid balance of theory and practicals. It helps students understand the Kundalini, chakras, and awakening process. The school follows the traditional approach so students can connect with nature. The curriculum is uniquely crafted by expert teachers and adheres to the Yoga Alliance guidelines. All teachers hold degrees or diplomas in their subjects. This ensures that trainees practice correctly while also understanding the more subtle postures.

Sound healing and mantra chanting are two distinct components of the training. Students discover how to employ the ancient power of sound waves to heal and balance their energy. Mantra practices are utilized in daily meetings to elevate the practice's vibrations, assist participants in connecting with themselves more profoundly, and erase blockages in their minds and energy systems. These sound exercises create a space for healing, shifting energy, and finding inner calm.

Self-reflection and group discussions are also essential components of the training. Group discussions help students understand the topics better and also resolve their queries. Participants are able to share their thoughts and concerns. The group portion of the training makes everyone feel like they are learning together and helps individuals better grasp the inner journey that yoga may support.

The school believes in the power of collective knowledge, and group conversations provide a secure space for people to express their emotions and grow spiritually.

What makes Living Yoga School’s course unique?

• High quality of teachings
• Highly qualified yoga teachers
• Satsang and motivation from real yogis
• Safety and secured environment, especially for women
• Expanded curriculum that also covers Yoga Nidra, Ayurveda, lifestyle, etc.
• Situated in the best location
• Family-type environment
• Spiritual, lifestyle, and therapy-oriented yoga course

Overview of what you will learn:

• Holistic yoga
• Modern and ancient yoga combination
• Lifestyle yoga
• Hatha and Ashtanga
• Body alignment
• Asana adjustment
• Nutrition
• Yoga therapy
• Ayurveda
• Science of chakra and Kundalini
• Yoga Nidra
• Bandha
• Mudra
• Pranayama
• Meditation
• Anatomy
• Philosophy
• Contemplation
• Mantra
• Dance and Kirtan
• Inspiration movies
• Satsang
• Mindfulness
• Silence
• Breath awareness

What will you become in 60 days

• Ability to let go
• Lose the bond of ego
• You become simpler
• Your food habits will change
• Free from ignorance
• Self-discipline and self-motivated
• Endurance and courage to increase
• Ego will subsidies
• Hatred and jealousy will lessen
• Happiness and self-satisfaction will increase
• Increase self-awareness
• Improved well-being

The art of teaching yoga

Teaching yoga to others is not for everyone. The accomplishment of a 200-hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher training course and obtaining a certification is best, but skills and certification alone will not make you the best quality yoga instructor. As per the best yoga trainers, teaching yoga is an art rather than a science.

If you want to teach yoga ideally, then you must learn to live yoga. Your character and your personal practice are as vital as your technical know-how. When yoga is an integral part of you, it is seen in your classes. Your lovely students will leave the course with a feeling that makes them physically, mentally, and spiritually fit.

A 200-hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher certification assists you in deepening your connection with your inner being, thoughts, emotions, and feelings. A process that allows you to teach right from your heart and personal experience instead of only one mouth and some memories.

A Kundalini Yoga Teacher training program at Living Yoga School is a kind of practical course crafted to assist you in becoming an efficient and confident yoga teacher. With lots of guidance, you can quickly improve and increase your teaching skills and know-how to structure a class.

Daily schedule

• 05:00 - Morning bell / wake up
• 05:30 - 06:15 Silence meditation
• 06:15 - 07:15 Pranayama and meditation
• 07:30 - 09:00 Hatha yoga
• 09:00 - 09:45 Breakfast
• 10:45 - 11:45 Yoga anatomy
• 12:00 - 13:00 Yoga alignment and adjustment / Teaching methodology
• 13:15 - 14:00 Lunch
• 14:30 - 15:30 Self-study
• 15:45 - 16:45 Yoga philosophy
• 17:00 - 18:30 Ashtanga yoga
• 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner

Curriculum of 500-Hour Kundalini Yoga Course

Here are a few categories in which the course is well divided, which helps a trainee to become an expert: -

• Techniques, training, and practice - 150 hours
• Teaching methodology - 30 hours
• Anatomy - 35 hours
• Yoga philosophy, lifestyle, and yoga teacher ethics - 60 hours
• Practicum - 40 hours
• Remaining contact hours

Topics covered

Kundalini Yoga Tradition

• Kundalini Yoga Traditions of India
• Development of Kundalini Yoga
• Kundalini and other types of yoga
• What Kundalini is not
• Kundalini yoga in different traditions of the world
• Is it safe to practice Kundalini yoga from a normal yoga teacher and school?
• How to know who is a Kundalini yoga teacher
• Dangers of Kundalini yoga

Prerequisites for Advanced Kundalini Yoga TTC

• Must have firm knowledge of yoga and have learned from a good teacher
• 6 months of regular practice
• No drug/marijuana use
• Not have any mental health problems or instabilities that are causing you distress or affecting your day-to-day life in a way that may prevent you from completing the course or participating in a demanding schedule.
• You must have devotion and trust in the teacher and respect for the traditions of Kundalini and Yoga.
• This is not a religious course, so people of any faith can practice Kundalini Yoga.

Preparation for Kundalini Yoga TTC

• Proper Sitting, Breathing, and relaxation
• Proper focus on the point that will be guided
• Detox and removal of toxins from the body

Traditional Kundalini Yoga Asana (Advanced Level)

• 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
• Janusirshasana – head to knee pose
• Parivirtajanusirshasana – revolving head to knee pose
• Sarvangasana – shoulder stand
• Padamsarvangasana – shoulder stand lotus pose
• Sirshasana - Headstand
• Natarajasana – lord shiva’s pose
• Utthita hasta padangusthasana
• Naukasana –Boat pose
• Vatayanasana – horse face pose
• Mayurasana – peacock pose
• Koormasana – tortoise pose
• Chakrasana –wheel pose
• Hanumanasana – monkey pose
• Agnistambhasana - fire log pose
• Brahmacharyasana –celibate’s pose
• Astavakrasana – eight-twist pose
• Ekpadasirasana – one foot to head pose
• ChaturangaDandasana
• PinchaMayurasana - Feathered Peacock Pose
• EkaPadaKoundinyasana - sage koundinyasana
• Handstand – AdhoMukhaVrksasana
• ArdhaPinchaMayurasana - dolphin pose
• MakaraAdhoMukhaSvanasana - dolphin plank pose
• Bakasana –crow pose
• Ekpadabakasana – one leg crow
• UtthanPristhasana - lizard pose
• Pashasana - Noose Pose
• Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana - sundial or compass pose
• Titibasana - firefly pose
• Parshvabakasana – side crow

Yogic Detox Cleansing Exercises

• Jalaneti
• Rubber Neti
• Jihwadhauti
• Agnisar
• KunjalKriya
• Kapalbhati
• Tratak

Postures

• Archer pose (Virbhadrasana)
• Baby Pose (Garbhasana)
• Back rolls
• Stretch backward
• Boat pose
• Bow pose
• Bridge pose
• Butterfly pose
• Camel pose
• Cat –cow
• Cat stretch
• Cobra pose
• Chair pose
• Corpse pose
• Celibate pose
• Crow pose
• Guru pranam
• Ego eradicator
• Frog pose
• Front bends
• Fish pose
• Kundalini lotus
• Leg lift
• Lift nerve stretch
• Life nerve stretch
• Locust pose
• Neck rolls
• Maha mudra kriya
• Pelvic lifts
• Platform pose (front)
• Plow pose
• Platform pose (back)
• Sat kriya
• Shoulder stand
• Shoulder Shrugs
• Sitting bends
• Sufi grind
• Rock pose
• Spinal Flex
• Spinal twist
• Yoga mudra
• Strength pose
• Tree pose
• Triangle pose
• Wheel pose
• Asana to awake the visuddha
• Asana to awaken 10 bodies
• Surya Kriya
• Sat kriya
• Kirtankriya 1 - 3
• Laya Yoga Kundalini Mantra 1 - 2
• Healing with the SiriGaitri Mantra 1 - 2
• Meditation for projection and protection from the heart
• Meditation to change the ego
• Breaking the Mask

Surya Kriya - Vija mantra

Surya kriya is the practices that allow you to awaken your internal hidden power. In the beginning, it goes like a sun salutation, and in the end, it awakens your energy center and balances yourself completely. The practices are done with the Bija Mantra.

Kirtan and Chanting

Through Kirtan and Mantra chant, you express your feeling to Divinity, and it is the easiest way to feel divine within. Students will learn mantra and kirtan so that they can create joyfulness with their students and prepare the surroundings with a powerful vibration.

Shakti Temple Visit

India has been the place of Tantra for thousands of years, and Shiva symbolizes the male energy, and Shakti symbolizes the feminine energy. You visit Kunjapuri Devi temple and some other Shakti temples to experience the power of Kundalini.

Initiation (Mantra Diksha)

Guru Vishnu is a Himalayan Master and disciple of Swami Veda Bharati and will initiate you into the first step of Mantra Initiation, so that you can begin your spiritual journey and practice.

Kundalini Tantra Philosophy

• Introduction to Kundalini Yoga
• Definition of the Chakra
• Understanding the Chakra
• Mooladhara Chakra
• Swadhisthan Chakra
• Manipura Chakra
• Anahata Chakra
• Vishudhhi chakra
• Aagya Chakra
• Sahasrar chakra
• Kundalini Awakening process
• Mantra - Shaktipata
• Relationship between sex and Kundalini
• Importance of Brahmacharya for awakening
• Discipline of Sex in daily life to maintain health and harmony

Teaching Practice

• Demonstration
• Alignment
• Instructions

Teaching Methodology

• Positive and conscious communication
• Friendship and trust
• Time management
• Quality of a teacher
• Use voice in the class
• Mental and emotional preparation for teaching
• Class preparation
• Step-by-step class structure planning

Ayurveda and Kundalini

• Understanding Ayurveda to balance your energy system
• Chakra Massage
• 5-element theory applying to your body energy
• Dhatus
• Vayu
• Tridosha

Kundalini Sadhana - Level 2

• Kundalini Mantra Chant Level 2
• Devi Prayer
• Maun Sadhana
• JapaSadhana
• Meditation for Kundalini
• Preparation to meditation
• Creating a foundation for Kundalini meditation
• Developing concentration
• Art of cleaning and opening chakras
• Mantra meditation for different types of different chakras
• Disturbances in Kundalini meditation

Kundalini Anatomy

• Nadis/Energy channel
• Chakras
• Panchakosha (5 sheaths)
• Respiratory system
• Nervous system

Kundalini Breathing (Advanced level)

These practices will allow the students to feel a communion with the body, mind, and senses. The body is the biggest shrine and a part of Mother Nature, so these exercises allow you to love and feel yourself more. Each and every organ is recharged and which allows you to sit for a long time in your Kundalini awakening practices.

• Kosthya Swasa (diaphragmatic breathing) for prolonging and smooth breathing
• Kapal Bhati – For Awakening 3rd Eye and emotional cleansing
• Bhastrika – For Awakening the fire centre and Emotional Stability
• Bhramari – Transforming Brain Waves and cleansing the ajna and Sahasrar chakra
• Nadi-shodhanam – For balancing both hemispheres and activating Susumna
• Dynamic of breath
• Upper Susumna breathing
• Lower Susumna breathing (Spinal breathing)
• Understanding prana and Swasa

Kundalini Yoga theory and practice

• Serpent power
• Why Kundalini is sleeping
• Risk of awakening Kundalini
• Food for Kundalini awakening
• Sex and Kundalini
• Tantric understanding of Kundalini
• Muladhar chakra
• Swadhisthan chakra
• Manipura chakra
• Anahata chakra
• Visuddhi chakra
• Ajna chakra
• Sahasrara chakra
• Guru and disciple relationship
• Initiation
• Feminine energy

Bandha (Energy Lock) for Kundalini Awakening

• Mulabandha (for stability and awakening of Kundalini)
• Uddhiyanabandha (Abdominal lock for balancing inner organs)
• Jalandhar bandha (throat lock)
• Maha Bandha
• What are energy blockages?
• Reasons for blocking the energy and chakras
• Three major energy blockages
• Great Energy Lock (balancing the whole system to awaken Kundalini)

Kundalini Tantra Mudra

• Jnana Mudra and Chin Mudra (to balance the fire and air energy to improve concentration)
• Yoni Mudra: invokes the primal energy inherent in the womb or source of creation
• Bhairava Mudra: helps to unite the individual and the supreme consciousness
• HridayaMdura: Improve the vitality of the heart.it helps to release pent-up emotion and remove emotional conflict.
• Shambhavi Mudra: improve mental stability and state of thoughtlessness
• Khechari Mudra: Practicing this, a yogi traps the descending drops of amrita at vishudh,i overcoming hunger and thirst, and rejuvenating the entire body.
• ViparitKarani Mudra: It balances the activities of the thyroid. It balances the ida and pingalanadi so that Kundalini can move through the susumnanadi

Yoga Nidra

• Necessity of yoga nidra for Kundalini practitioners
• What type of yoga nidra is included in Kundalinisadhana
• Deep relaxation
• Subtle body awakening yoga nidra
• 31-point blue star yoga nidra

Energy Transmission (Shaktipat)

Everyone knows that only a light can light another light. Kundalini Yoga should always be practiced under an experienced teacher who has this experience. Yogi Vishnu and Swami Krishna are well-experienced and have learned from the tradition. This is an important part for the transformation of the student.

Satsang (Spiritual Guidance)

Guruji’s guidance is so powerful and inspiring. The Kundalini TTC will guide your life ahead and inspire you in every moment of life. After the course also you can also ask any questions to your Master.

Classical Dance

You will have the opportunity to take an indian classical dance class, it is a powerful tool to bring relaxation and happiness. Classical dance in India contains lots of mudra and Shiva Shakti practices to unite both your masculine and feminine energies.

Reiki Healings: 1 session

Students will receive one Group Reiki Session.

Sound Healing - 2 sessions

Tibetan Sound bowl healing session will be organized one day for 2 - 3 hours to experience the sound vibration.

The Healing Modules On The Course

• Initiation (Mantra Diksha): Guru Vishnu, who is a Himalayan Master and disciple of Swami Veda Bharati, will initiate you to the first step of Mantra Initiation so that the student will start their journey towards the spiritual practice.
• Energy Transmission (Shaktipat): Everyone knows that only a light can light another light. Kundalini Yoga should always be practiced under an experienced teacher. Yogi Vishnu and Swami Krishna are well-experienced and have learned from the ancient and sacred tradition. This is an important part of the transformation process for the student.
• Satsang (Spiritual Guidance): Guruji’s guidance is so powerful and inspiring. The Kundalini TTC will guide your life ahead and inspire you in every moment of life. After the course, you can continue to ask your master any questions or queries you may have about your practice and journey.
• Reiki Healing: 1 Session Students will receive the one group Reiki healing session.
• Sound Healing - 2 sessions: Tibetan Sound bowl healing session will be organized one day for 2 - 3 hours to experience the sound vibration.

Kundalini Chakras

Muladhara Chakra - Root

• Muladhara is well located at the base of the spine. It is considered the groundwork for the energy of the body. Through Yoga, people give stress to stabilising the chakra. The Awakening of Kundalini starts with this chakra. The chakra is linked with smell and the earth elements.

Svadhishthana chakra - Sacral

• This chakra is situated at the bottom of the belly button, two fingers wide from the Muladhara Chakra. It is associated with reproductive organs, especially in women (genitals), and with the sense of tongue (taste). Yogic systems focus on the Svadhishthana chakra to improve the working and well-being of the reproductive organs.

Manipura Chakra - Solar Plexus

• The position of Manipura is located behind the navel of the solar plexus. It focuses on will power and accomplishment. It is related to digestion and power with a sense of sight (eyes).

Anahata Chakra - Heart

• In the field of Upanishads, it is known as a small glow inside the heart. Anahata is the place of prashakti. It is associated with love, compassion, touch, air, and hands. It allows you to make choices out of the realm of karma.

Vishuddha Chakra - Throat

• This chakra is associated with creativity and self-expression. When the chakra is active, it transforms the negative vibes into wisdom and learning. The chakra is related to speaking, hearing, and the element. The chakra is related to the throat. With the help of chakra, it gives the vision of three periods, past, present, and future.

Ajna Chakra - Third Eye

• It is considered the third eye, which is intellect. This is contrary to the pituitary glands, which are located at the center of the brain and associated with the spinal cord. When people dream about anything, the ajna is activated.

Sahasrara Chakra - Crown Of Head

• The Sahasrara chakra is located at the crown of the head. It is also the center of a powerful connection with yourself, with a more powerful relationship with a force of light.