25 Day 200-Hour Ashtanga and Vinyasa Fusion Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Intensive Yoga Teacher Training in India
200-hour yoga teacher training Rishikesh is a Beginner level 1, Top rated international certification Yoga teacher training 24 days residential course in Rishikesh. It is an Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series and Vinyasa yoga teacher training program. The teacher training school is situated in the beautiful foothills of the Tapovan, Laxman jhoola area, and is completely surrounded by breathtaking mountains. The environment is lush and green, and there is a small waterfall nearby, too. You’ll wake up to the sounds of nature, with birds calling you to start your day of yoga and meditation. The school is just a short walking distance away from Laxman Jhoola, and the banks of the “Mother River” Ganges. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and nestled in the greenery and silence of nature, you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of your own inner self, and take positive steps forward on your spiritual journey.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily yoga course
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Pranayama sessions
- Yoga philosophy classes
- Yoga anatomy and physiology
- 3 vegetarian meals per day
- 24 nights accommodation
- Sunday excursions
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
23 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 7
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Garden
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tour assistance
You will be accommodated at Mantra Yoga & Meditation located in Rishikesh, India. You can choose between a private room or a shared room.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Certification
Upon completion of this yoga teacher training, students will receive a certificate affiliated with Mantra Yoga & Meditation. Registration with Mantra Yoga & Meditation provides a globally recognized credential.
Course information
This holistic and highly professional approach to yoga will grow your confidence as a practitioner and teacher.
- Study of Asana (alignment and variations, modifications for all practitioner levels).
- Art of sequencing and improvisation in the class.
- Observation with specific angles related to a posture.
- Intelligent use of props to help improve practice at its early stages.
- Cultivation of Command through voice modulations.
- Postures with their Sanskrit names and terminology.
- Confidence-building through practice teaching.
- Principles of anatomy-physiology and psychology with Yogic Science.
- Yoga philosophy, ideas, and hypotheses.
- Spirituality and ethics with Business of Yoga.
Syllabus
Shatkarma (cleansing process)
- Jal Neti: Water nasal cleansing process (first weekdays)
- Shankha Prakaschalan: Cleansing process of the intestine (first Saturday)
- Sutra Neti: Rubber nasal cleansing process (second weekdays)
- Kunjal: Cleansing process of throat and mucus (second Saturday)
- Kapalbhati: A breathing technique for purifying the frontal region of the brain (everyday)
- Mantra chanting: Covering five mantras
Pranayama (breathing techniques)
- Bhastrika: Bellows breath
- Surya Bhedi: Vitality-stimulating breath
- Nadi Shodhan: Psychic network purification
- Bhramari: Humming bee breath
- Ujjayi: Yogic / victorious breath
- Sheetali: Cooling breath
Yoga anatomy and physiology
- Respiratory system
- The breath connection: Pranayama
- Skeletal system and movement
- Muscular system: Physiology and actions of muscles
- Muscles of the pelvic girdle and thigh (part 1)
- Muscles of the pelvic girdle and thigh (part 2)
- Muscles of the trunk
- Shoulder girdle and upper arms
- Milestone
- (30 minutes written test followed by group discussion of the correct answers)
- Digestive system and Ayurveda
- Cardiovascular system
- Anatomy and physiology of inversions
- Endocrine system versus nervous system
- Bandhas and chakras
- Milestone
- (30 minutes written test followed by group discussion of the correct answers)
Philosophy
- Historical development of yoga and its definition according to various Scriptures
- Vedas and its knowledge: A brief about the ancient Vedas
Four vedas
- Rig-veda
- Yajur-veda
- Sama-veda
- Atharva-veda
Six Darshan Shastras are called the six schools of philosophy
- Poorv Mimansa by Sage Jaimini
- Nyay by Sage Gautam
- Vaisheshik by Sage Kanad
- Sankhya by Bhagwan Kapil
- Yog by Sage Patanjali
- Uttar Mimansa (Brahm Sutra) by Bhagwan Ved Vyas.
All six Darshan Shastras are in sutra form.
Patanjali yoga sutra: Details about the eight limbs of yoga (Astanga yoga)
Bhagwat Geeta: Glimpse of coverage
- Gyan yog: yoga of knowledge
- Bhakti yog: yoga of devotion
- Karma yog: yoga of action
Hatha (Vinyasa yoga)
- Asan: Postures
- Pranayama: Nadis, pranic body
- Bandhas: Psychic locks
- Mudras: Gestures
- Chakras: Psychic philosophy of yoga
Daily sample schedule
- 05:30 Wake up
- 06:00 Herbal tea
- 06:30 Shatkarma/pranayama
- 07:00 Vinyasa Flow yoga practice
- 08:30 Breakfast
- 09:30 Yoga anatomy
- 11:00 Yoga philosophy
- 12:00 Lunch and break
- 03:00 Yoga body alignment
- 04:00 Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga practice
- 06:00 Meditation and Mantra chanting
- 07:00 Dinner
Notes
- Check-in on the 1st of every month.
- Check-out on the 25th of every month.
- The course starts on the 2nd in the morning and ends on the 24th in the evening with a ceremony.
Included excursions
- Sunday excursions
Instructors
Sarvottam Kumar Pathak
Sarvottam is a yogi and meditation master who founded Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School to pass his knowledge on to others. He is the senior director of marketing and a spiritual meditation instructor at the school and is also a founding member of Meditation School Rishikesh - Shree Mahesh Heritage. His keen desire for intuitive knowledge drew him towards yoga and meditation. After continuously experiencing and sharing his yogic knowledge of the wellness world, he began teaching in 2014 and continues to share his knowledge with disciples worldwide.
Yogi Yashpal
Born and raised in Rishikesh, Yashpal began his yoga studies in 2011. Through much hard work and dedication, he has become a master of Ashtanga yoga. His gentle, caring nature, and down to earth personality make his students feel at home in his class. Yashpal credits his practice of yoga for each and every blessing in his life, whether it be material or spiritual. His knowledge of yoga and ability to perform asana is truly inspiring. Yashpal holds a master's degree in yoga from Uttrakhand Sanskrit University.
Rajesh Rawat
Born and raised in Rishikesh, Rajesh began his study of yoga in 2011 and has since become a master of Vinyasa Flow. Rajesh holds a masters degree in yoga from Uttrakhand Sanskrit University and has completed 1000 hours of yoga teacher training. Having worked for a number of local schools over the years, he decided to be part of Mantra Yoga and Meditation school with the intention of creating a more intensive yoga teacher training courses.
Location
This yoga teacher training is situated in the beautiful foothills of the Tapovan, Laxman Jhoola area, and it is completely surrounded by breathtaking mountains. The environment is lush and green, and there is a small waterfall nearby too. You’ll wake up to the sounds of nature, with birds calling you to start your day of yoga.
The school is just a short walking distance away from Laxman Jhoola, and the banks of the “Mother River” Ganges. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and nestled in the greenery and silence of nature, you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of your own inner self, and take positive steps forward on your spiritual journey.
Features
Activities
- Massage
- Rock climbing
General
- Dining area
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Library
- Local market
- Tour assistance
Food
You will be served three yummy vegetarian meals per day.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
Things to do (optional)
- Explore Ganga Aarti at Ram Jhoola
- Tour to Neer Waterfall or Vashistha Cave
- Visit Kunjapuri Temple in Himalayas
What's included
- 24 nights accommodation
- 200-hour Teacher Training Course Rishikesh
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course
- Yoga Mat and Course manuals
- Ropes, bands, and bricks to practice Yoga
- Fully furnished private room with private bathroom and shower.
- 3 yummy vegetarian meals per day
- Sunday excursions
- Common spaces as a dining room, living room, and garden
- Wi-Fi internet access
What's not included
- Airfare
- Visa
- Medical insurance or sickness, hospital bills, and personal expenses
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 20 per person
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 90 per person
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Mantra Yoga & Meditation can book a taxi for a transfer to the school which costs 20 USD plus the Paypal fee. You should email your request if you wish them to book a taxi for you.
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 1 days before arrival.
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