25 Day 200-Hour Multi Style Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Yoga Teacher Training India
Whether you are struggling to uncover your purpose or need time to find your truths or need space to replenish your spirit or want to go in the direction of a yoga teacher, the 200-hour YTT is certainly what you need. This course is a foundation yoga teacher training program where you just have to spend some days to be called an RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher). Not only this, but you will also gain the confidence to take your yoga practice to a whole new level!
Highlights
- Total of 8 hours of classes daily (3 hours of asana per day)
- Pranayama, meditation, mantra chanting, and anatomy and physiology
- Alignment and adjustment, philosophy, Mudra and Bandhas, and Shatkarmas
- Practice multi-style asanas: Hatha, Ashtanga, and Iyengar
- Certificate of completion
- 24 nights accommodation with an attached washroom
- 3 100% vegetarian meals daily
- Airport pick up from Dehradun Airport
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Gym
- Spa
- Swimming pool (indoor)
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Concierge desk
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- ATM / banking
- Bicycle rental
- Conference room
- Dry cleaning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Meeting room
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
The spacious accommodation provided by Maa Shakti Yog includes neat and clean rooms with all the facilities you need. Tucked in the Himalayas, the splendid view from the rooms will make your day and encourage you to do more yoga. Maa Shakti Yog takes special care of the power supply and water in the rooms so that you will not face any issues.
They keep their rooms clean. Regular housekeeping, 24/7 reception desk, and laundry service are available at any time. You also have access to the gym facility or you can book a massage at the spa!
- Single / double sharing
- Power supply
- Hot water
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cupboard
- Attached washroom
- Fan
- Chair and table
- Tea kettle
Program
The 200-hour multi-style teacher training is a 25-day educational course for practitioners who feel that the time has come to embark on a career as a yoga instructor. The training is very thorough, beginning in the early morning and continuing until sunset, covering the vast array of the practical and theoretical aspects of yoga (pranayama, asanas, meditation, anatomy, alignment, and philosophy).
One receives knowledge of Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Yin, and Vinyasa yoga with the well-crafted course. This includes the theoretical and practical aspects of asanas, pranayama, philosophy, Mudras and Bandhas, Kriyas, adjustments, alignments, anatomy, and meditation.
The course is not just a practice, it is a preparation to make you a yoga teacher with complete and vast knowledge and confidence! The YTT will deepen your practice and connect your soul to the yoga teacher within. To be a good teacher; you need the best teacher!
The sentence must seem confusing, yet it's true. Maa Shakti Yog conducts courses guided by veteran and registered Yoga Alliance teachers that will simply motivate you to become a professional, flexible, and of course, great yoga teacher. They design the yoga teacher training schedule in a way that will cover all the important aspects of traditional Ashtanga, Hatha, Iyengar, and Vinyasa yoga in India.
They are blessed with the amazing location of the school in Rishikesh! A spiritual city surrounded by the Ganges and the beautiful Himalayas of the Garhwal region. Learning yoga in Rishikesh is certainly a blessing!
Who is this for?
Generally, there is no prior experience or qualification needed in order to join the 100, 200, 500, and intensive Maa Shakti Yog courses. Those courses will introduce you to the philosophical and practical aspects of yoga regardless if you’re a complete beginner or a long-time practitioner. However, they do recommend students get basic yoga knowledge prior to starting the training.
You can take up a course at a local school to get attuned to yoga terminology and basic asanas. This will help you to pick up the more rigorous asanas of RYT 200 hours and the other activities of your daily schedule comfortably.
Flexibility is not a prerequisite to learning yoga. The patient teachers will work with you according to your individual bone and muscle structure and will help you to stretch tight muscles and strengthen muscles that are weak. Yoga is a vast subject with many traditions and styles. During the courses, you will look at all the key pillars of this ancient art.
They aim to establish a practical and theoretical base leaving you with the relevant skills to teach and grow further. Specifically, you will be trained in multi-style yoga practices such as Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, Iyengar, and Vinyasa flow as well as Bhakti, Karma, and Mantra yoga.
The courses are mainly taught in English. Thus, a basic understanding of the English language is helpful to get the most out of the program. People who are not proficient in English are welcome to enroll in the program as well.
For them, yoga can be experienced on a spiritual and emotional level. In addition, you will be taught Sanskrit terms throughout the courses, too. Many students come to get more intensive yoga training to deepen their personal practice. Although the courses are meant for yoga teacher training, they also cover deeper, more complex asanas and meditation levels that you can use for.
The maximum class size lies between 10 to 15 students. They believe in quality over quantity which is why they keep the class sizes small. This ensures that they can address all questions from students and give each one proper attention. The age of students ranges from 18 to 65.
They welcome students regardless of their sex, religion, or the country they are from. Maa Shakti Yog is a place of respectful co-existence. They consider students a part of the yoga family helping each other to learn and grow. Since the duration of the YTT is short, each class is important to develop your yoga and teaching skills.
Just by missing a day, fundamental principles can be lost. They understand that due to sickness you might be unable to attend a class. However, missed topics discussed in class should be self-studied by the student. In order to receive your teaching certificate, a 96% course attendance is required.
Course syllabus
Asanas (3 hours a day)
Asana is a Sanskrit word that means, "yogic postures or movements." Traditionally defined, asana means "comfortable seat", which means, it is a seated posture used in meditation.
Pranayama
Pranayama, also known as breathing exercise is the foundation of yoga practice. "Prana" means breath and "Ayama" means to control; on combined, "Pranayama" means "to control or hold the breath."
Meditation
Observing your deep breaths which facilitate to still your mind for a few minutes, where it is away from all the unnecessary aspects; this is meditation. There are mainly 4 types of meditation styles you'll focus on, i.e., Traditional Himalayan meditation, healing meditation, crystal meditation, and sound meditation.
Mantra chanting
Chanting the powerful, spiritual mantras helps in the union of the body with the mind. It will surely give you a deeply philosophical experience.
Anatomy and physiology
Anatomy deals with the bodily structure of an individual and how to protect from injuries. In the yoga teacher training classes, they conduct the theoretical class of anatomy too.
Alignment and adjustment
The yoga teacher training courses focus on body alignments, which means doing poses or asanas in an effortless state of body, according to the body composition of an individual. Alignments are very significant to understand any style of yoga practice.
Philosophy
Philosophy here means yoga philosophy which includes the systemic study of the body, mind, and spirit of an individual.
Mudra and Bandhas
Yoga Mudras means "gesture" that facilitates the flow of energy in the body of an individual. Treating under the heading of Yoga Mudras, Bandhas is body locks in yoga.
Shatkarmas
Shatkarmas is basically the six purification techniques that aim to clean the body, free from all diseases. More than this, it improves the flow of prana into the organs of the body.
Teaching methodology
Teaching methodology in the yoga courses specifically aim in providing a nurturing environment to students, making lesson plans, setting class environment, and conducting classes regarding various yogic practices for gaining enough confidence and awareness on building a good student-teacher relationship.
Beyond the courses
- Pooja ceremony
- Kunjapuri sunrise trip
- Paramarth Niketan Ashram (Ganga Puja ceremony)
- Yoga by the Ganges
- Vashisth meditation cave
- Day hiking in a nearby waterfall
Schedule
The course schedule runs from Monday to Saturday afternoon. On Saturday, the classes run for half the day and there will be no classes on Sundays. Occasionally, they offer spiritual tours based on availability on Sundays. During your teaching days, they make sure you have enough breaks between classes.
Sample daily yoga schedule
- 07:00 - 08:00 Pranayama / meditation
- 08:30 - 10:00 Iyengar asana
- 10:00 - 11:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 12:00 Alignment
- 12:00 - 13:00 Teaching methodology
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
- 14:00 - 15:30 Break or self-study
- 15:30 - 17:00 Hatha yoga / Ashtanga
- 17:00 - 18:00 Anatomy
- 18:00 - 19:00 Philosophy
- 19:00 Dinner
Included excursions
- Kunjapuri sunrise trip
- Paramarth Ganga Aarti
- Yoga by the Ganges
- Vashisth meditation cave
- Day hiking in a nearby waterfall
Location
Rishikesh is a spiritual, beautiful city of Uttarakhand with stunning views, the divine river Ganges, majestic mountains, and immense beauty. It is known for yoga, adventure, and spirituality.
There is a wide range of beautiful spots to practice yoga here. Moreover, the environment or atmosphere of the place will completely support you for a great yoga teacher training course.
Rishikesh - The Divine Land
Start packing your bags to the gorgeous destination of Rishikesh where you will get everything you want or you would dream of. Massive mountains, rugged rivers, soothing greenery, and stunning views, coated with the spiritual atmosphere; this is what you actually found in Rishikesh. The awe-inspiring wonders of the city will definitely attract you to the fullest.
Located in Dev Nagari, Uttarakhand, Rishikesh is a small city filled with positivity and beauty. There are many attractions in the city that will gear up your mood for sure, be it about spirituality, adventures, meditation, peace, or beauty; Rishikesh tops in all. Once you visit the place, you will feel its everlasting beauty of it.
Every traveler should experience and replete in the colors of the city. The best part about Rishikesh is, that no matter what your age group is, No matter what your interest is; you will be comfortable here in the city. It's like, the city is made for all.
Feel the breeze of the sacred Indian River, Ganges, and get mesmerized by the attractive Maa Ganga Aarti, performed at famous places or Ghats like "Parmarth Niketan", "Triveni Ghat", and "Shatrughan Ghat".
The city might be small but you will get every item here, that is, the place is also best for shopping, especially for spiritual items, handicrafts, wooden items, antique items and so on. Talking about the taste buds, then the food of the city will definitely satiate your tongue and give you a foodaholic feeling for sure. In summarizing, they just have to say that; Rishikesh has everything you need!
Here are some of the reasons you should opt for a YTTC in Rishikesh
- Location: Rishikesh is located on the banks of the River Ganga and surrounded by the stunning Himalayan Peaks. The running river is the best part, you should go with Rishikesh for your next yoga program. Moreover, the spirituality in the air of Rishikesh is another reason to go with this place for yoga
- Yoga from its roots: Practicing yoga in Rishikesh means practicing true and real yoga from its roots. The city is the birthplace of yoga and so holds its roots of it. So, get ready to experience real yogic life
- Professional yog-gurus: Yoga teachers of Rishikesh holds years of working knowledge and professional experience in their respective fields. That means you'll gain true knowledge from real yoga teachers
These are just a few reasons, there are many more reasons to opt for Rishikesh as the new yoga destination!
Features
Activities
- Gym
- Spa
- Swimming pool (indoor)
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Concierge desk
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
Services
- ATM / banking
- Bicycle rental
- Conference room
- Dry cleaning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Meeting room
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
Food
You will be served 3 100% vegetarian meals, herbal tea, and filtered water daily. They provide 3 sattvic meals and herbal tea per day. The meals include seasonal vegetables and fruits, all vegetarian and cooked fresh daily.
Maa Shakti Yog believes that “when the diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When the diet is correct, medicine is of no need” (Ayurvedic Proverb). This is why yogic food is an integral part of this yoga program. They will nourish your body with all the nutrition you need for your yogic practices. They will also give you a taste of traditional Indian cuisine. Filtered water is at your disposal at any time.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Raw food
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- Full 200-hour YTT tuition
- 8 hours of classes a day (3 hours of asanas a day)
- Pranayama, meditation, mantra chanting, anatomy and physiology
- Alignment and adjustment, philosophy, mudra and bandhas, and Shatkarmas
- Certificate of completion
- Pooja ceremony, Kunjapuri sunrise trip, Paramarth Ganga Aarti
- Yoga by the Ganges, Vashisth meditation cave, day hiking in a nearby waterfall
- 24 nights accommodation (optional 2 nights complimentary stay before and after the course included)
- Study materials (book, notebook, pen, rudraksha mala, copper bottle, neti pot, school bag, and t-shirt)
- 3 100% vegetarian meals daily (special diets available: Organic, raw, vegan, gluten-free)
- Jolly Grant Airport (DED) pick up
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24/7 power supply, 24/7 hot / cold / normal filtered water
What's not included
- Airfare
- Visa
- Transfers from other airports
- Personal expenses
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Airport pick up is included in the package.
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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