“Immersive experience in teaching yoga”
28 Day 200-Hour Special Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Hotel Yuvraj, near Forest Chowki, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249302, India
Yoga Teacher Training in India
Maharishi Yoga Peeth is offering a special 200-Hour yoga teacher training program that offers an immersive experience in the traditional teachings of yoga. The program is based in Rishikesh and includes both theoretical and practical aspects of yoga. The curriculum covers all aspects of yoga, from asanas (yoga poses) to pranayama (breath work) to meditation. Upon completion of the training, teachers will have the capacity to teach a yoga class with intention, confidence, and competency.
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Sidhartha
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Highlights
- 200-hour YTTC material
- Somatic awareness and intuitive touch
- Ayurveda discussion
- Sightseeing / excursions on Sundays
- 3 organic vegetarian meals
- 27 nights in a private/shared room with attached bathroom
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
28 days with instruction in English
Airport transfer included:
Jolly Grant Airport
Accommodation
Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
Program
Objective
You will be able to develop your unique personality through the daily practice of Yoga in Rishikesh
You will get to know about the yoga Sutras and techniques to easily incorporate those sutras into your daily life
You will develop and practise dhyana, pranayama, mudras and kriyas regularly
Learn how to teach yoga to others in a small group setting
You will learn how to properly structure a yoga class and incorporate all the necessary components
You will learn about muscular as well as skeletal systems and understand how they can influence your teaching and practice.
Special 200-hour yoga teacher training course is meant for beginners. You can join this course as a beginner but Maharishi recommends to students to have at least 6 months self practice experience. So you can get maximum benefits of this course.
Syllabus For This Course
Maharishi Yoga Peeth Teacher Training Courses in Rishikesh will help you begin your journey and career in the glorious field of yoga. With the various courses and programs, you can learn a lot about it in a short period of time.
The syllabus of yoga in Rishikesh is maintained in such a way that every topic gets covered theoretically and practically. All the important topics are covered in our well-maintained syllabus and schedule.
Ashtanga Vinyasa
In the 20th century, K.pattabhi Jois has developed a modern-day form of classical Indian Yoga called Ashtanga Vinyasa. His teacher Krishnamacharya taught this form which is energetic practice with breath awareness and mindful movements.
- Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga
- History of Ashtanga Yoga
- Awakening the Fire Within
- The Breath of Life
- Prana
- A Chakra Contemplation
- Eight Limbs of Yoga and the Practice of K.Pattabhi Jois
- How to Do Bandha in Ashtanga
- Drishti- Focusing the Attention During Movements
- Proper Use of Props and Yoga Instruments
- Sun Salutation A & B (week 1)
- Standing Asana Series (week 2)
- Sitting Asana Series (Week 3)
- Finishing Asana Series (Week 3)
- Teaching Practices (Traditional&Mysore Style- Week 4)
- pādāṅguṣṭāsana – Big toes Posture
- pāda hastāsana – Hand under foot posture
- utthita trikoṇāsana (A+B) Triangle posture
- utthita pārśvakonāsana (A+B)- Extended side angle pose
- prasārita pādottānāsana (A,B,C,D)- Intense wide leg stretch
- pārśvottānāsana – intense side stretch posture
- utthita hasta pādāṅguṣṭāsana- hand to big toe posture
- ardha baddha padmottānāsana – half bound lotus forward bend
- utkatāsana – Fierce pose
- vīrabhadrāsana – Warrier pose A+B
- Dandasana – Staff pose
- paścimattānāsana – intense west stretch or sitting forward bend
- pūrvattanāsana – Intense east stretch
- ardha baddha padma paścimattānāsana- half bound lotus forward bend
- tiryaṅgmukha ekapāda paścimattānāsana- Reverse the leg, one leg intense stretch
- jānuśīrṣāsana – head to knee pose
Shat Karma
The six purificatory techniques. Before commencing pranayama, any imbalance in the dosas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) should be removed. In Hatha Yoga there are six particular practices which were specifically designed for this purpose. They are called Shatkarma.
- Jal Neti (Nasal cleaning)
- Sutra Neti (Nasal cleaning with a catheter for intense nasal block)
- Agnisara Kriya (For Digestive fire)
- Kapalbhati Kriya
- Tratka
Pranayama
'Pranasya Ayamah Iti Pranayama'- Expansion of breath is Pranayama. In the teachers training course students learn various breathing techniques which will not only help overcome stress, anxiety, fatigue but also revitalizes the body, improves blood circulation and concentration. Since breath is the bridge between the body and the mind, establishing this bridge is one of the key techniques for successful meditation.
- Introduction of Pranayama
- Four aspects of Pranayama
- Koshas
- Types of breathing
- Shat Karma and Asht Kumbhakas
- Kapalbhati (frontal brain cleansing)
- Nadi Shodan Pranayama
- Surya Bheda Pranayama (vitality stimulating breath)
- Ujjayi Pranayama ( The Psychic Breath)
- Bhastrika Pranayama ( Bellows Breath)
- Seetkari Pranayama ( Hissing Breath)
- Sheetali Pranayama
- Bhramari Pranayama ( Humming Bee Breath)
Ayurveda
At Maharishi the study of Ayurveda which is one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems has been incorporated into the course. How health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and soul which resulted to promote good health. To understand the five basic elements of the Universe and how it is connected to the humans in the form of Life Forces or Energies. You will be guided to enhance your lifestyle with a little change in your habits and daily routine by adding Ayurveda and its properties.
- History of Ayurveda
- Trigunas and Tridoshas
- 13 Agni Types of Ayurveda
- 13 Srotas Types of Ayurveda
- Saptadhatu
- Nadis and Nadi Pariksha
- Daily routine of Ayurveda
Hatha yoga
The word haṭha means force and thus alludes to a system of physical techniques. it is associated with the practice of various traditional asanas including their benefits, modifications, contraindications, along with the use of props.
- Tadasana
- Tiryaka Tadasana
- Vrikshasana
- Utkatasana
- Katichakrasana
- Virabhadrasana I
- Trikonasana
- Ardha Chandrasana
- Virabhadrasana II
- Parsvakonasana
- Virabhadrasana III
- Padahastasana
- Garudasana
- Natrajasana
- Bakasana
- Sukhasana
- Padmasana
- Swastikasana
- Agnistambhasana
- Dandasana
- Paschimottanasana
- Purvottanasana
- Janushirsasana
- Vajrasana
- Mandukasna
- Uttan Mandukasana
- Supta Vajrasana
- Vakrasana
- Gaumukhasana
- Ushtrasana
- Balasana
- Parvatasana
- Simhagarjanasana
- Marjariasana
- Naukasana
- Saral Bhujangasana
- Bhujangasana
- Viprit Naukasana
- Dhanurasana
- Uttanpadasana
- Sarvangasana
- Viparitkarni
- Halasana
- Karnapidasana
- Pavanmuktasana
- Matsyasana
- Setubandhasana
- Chakrasana
- Shirshasana
- Shavasana
Meditation
Meditation is a practice where an individual uses various techniques to train attention and awareness inwards, to achieve mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state which would enable one to reach higher state of consciousness.
- Introduction of Meditation
- Techniques of Meditation
- Breathing Meditation (Stage I,II,III)
- Third Eye (Stage I,II,III)
- AUM Meditation (Stage I,II)
- Sound Meditation
- Trataka Meditation
Anatomy and Physiology of yogic practices
Anatomy and Physiology of yogic practices with benefits and contraindications of asanas and pranayama for various disorders in the body.
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Human Anatomy Planes
- Systems of Human Body
- Skeletal Systems
- Muscular Systems
- Respiratory Systems
- Digestive Systems
- Basics of Shoulder Anatomy
- Spine Anatomy
- Human Nervous Systems
- Pelvic Anatomy
- Muscles of Hip
Yoga philosophy and yoga ethics
Traditional philosophy, concepts and history of yoga and insights from modern research and ways in which the essence of this holistic life-view can be integrated into a modern lifestyle.
- Introduction to philosophy
- Schools of Indian Philosophies
- What is yoga
- Raja yoga
- Karma yoga
- Bhakti yoga
- Gnana yoga
- Kriya yoga
- Gunas
- Patanjali yoga sutras - Samadhi Pada
Yin yoga
Yin yoga is a slow-paced and gentle style of yoga that involves holding passive poses for an extended period of time, typically ranging from 1 to 5 minutes or more.
- Yin philosophy
- Yin Pranayama
- Yin yoga asana
Teaching methodology
A teacher should efficiently perform the practical applications of class planning and preparation. At Namami, the students will learn how to create a positive and peaceful class environment for an enjoyable and transformative experience.
- Positive andamp; conscious communication.
- Friendship and trust.
- Time management
- Qualities of a teacher
- Principles of demonstrating, observation, assisting, correcting.
- Use of voice in class
- Mental and emotional preparation for teaching.
- Class preparation
- Step by step class structure planning.
Mantra chanting
The purpose of mantra chanting is to generate positive vibrations and connect with the universe. Each mantra is special and rich with spiritual energy.
- Aum Namah Shivaya
- Ganapati Mantram
- Guru Mantram #1 and #2
- Gayatri Mantram
- Shanti Mantram #1 and #2
- Maha Mrityunjaya Mantram
- Aum Asato Ma Sadgamaya
- Aum Purnamadah Purnamidam
- Patanjali Slokam
- Ashtanga Opening Mantra
- Ashtanga closing Mantra
Schedule For This Course
The yoga training begins on 3rd of every month with a welcoming ceremony and dinner and finishes on every 30tht with graduation ceremony.
A typical day looks like this
- 05:30 Wake Up
- 06:30 - 07:30 Ashtanga Yoga
- 07:30 - 08:00 Cleansing Process (Shat Kriya)
- 08:00 - 09:00 Pranyama
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 - 11:30 Self Study
- 11:30 - 12:30 Philosophy
- 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
- 13:30 - 14:30 Rest Time
- 14:30 - 15:30 Anatomy
- 15:30 - 16:30 Ayurveda
- 16:30 - 18:00 Classical Hatha Yoga
- 18:15 - 19:15 Meditation
- 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
- 21:00 Lights Off
Included excursions
- Sightseeing / Excursions on Sundays
Instructors
Sidhartha Arukha
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Sidharth Shankar Arukha, also known as Yogi Sidharthji, is the founder of Conscious Yoga located in the serene city of Rishikesh. With a strong background in telecommunications, he embarked on a spiritual journey, delving deep into the world of yoga and meditation. Sidharthji’s mission is to provide a nurturing environment for individuals to explore yogic practices, Ayurveda, and meditation, fostering vibrant health, self-transformation, and personal empowerment.
Location
Rishikesh is a holy city in India situated at the foot of the Himalayas. The city is also known as the Yoga Capital of the World and has been a hub for yoga and meditation for centuries. Every year, thousands of yoga enthusiasts from all over the world flock to Rishikesh to deepen their practice and learn from some of the most experienced teachers.
The city is home to some of the most experienced yoga teachers in the world.
- Rishikesh is a sacred city with a rich history of yogic traditions.
- The scenery in Rishikesh is unlike anywhere else, with the majestic Himalayas providing a stunning backdrop for your practice.
- Apart from yoga values and perfect climate, there are even a variety of adventure sports available for activities such as white-water rafting, mountain climbing, paragliding and more
Food
Three organic vegetarian meals per day. Yoga school primarily offer pure vegetarian food however they can cater for special diets such as vegan and gluten free diet with prior notice.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 27 nights in private/shared room with attached bathroom
- 3 organic vegetarian meals daily
- 200 Hour YTTC Material
- Certificate of completion
- Sightseeing / excursions on Sundays
- Yoga bag, yoga mat, notebook, and T-shirt
- Transfers from Dehradun airport
What's not included
- Flights
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DED
Jolly Grant Airport
16 km
Transfer included
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by plane
Book your flight to Jolly Grant Airport (DED) in Dehradun. Transfers from Dehradun airport are included in the course.
Arrival by car
You can take a taxi from the International Airport in Delhi, or you can also book a taxi through Maharishi Yoga Peeth.
Arrival by train
You can also have a fun-filled ride on the train from Delhi to Haridwar. Get off at Haridwar station as it is just about 25 kilometers from Rishikesh. From Haridwar, you can hire a taxi, and if you want, Maharishi Yoga Peeth can send a taxi to pick you up.
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport
Airport transfer included: Jolly Grant Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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