15 Day 100-Hour Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Dharamshala, Himalaya India

Overview

They offer the opportunity for students to join and enlarge their schooling and immerse themselves into their practice with the Hatha and Ashtanga, Vinyasa yoga 100-hour course. This course offers the everything their teacher training courses offer.

It is ideal for those who are limited for time, are focused primarily on deepening their practice without necessarily the intention to teach, or for those who wish to add additional hours onto their preexisting teaching certification.

The aim of the course is to raise your awareness of yoga and gain a solid foundational understanding of the range and depth of yogic principles and lifestyle. Regardless of whether you have aspirations of becoming a professional yoga teacher or just want to improve your knowledge of yoga, this course will help you.

They’re also certain that you will enjoy your time with them and what you’ll learn, it’ll be an experience you won’t forget! They treat all of their students as family and make sure what they teach makes a difference in their lives.

They’re certain this will be the beginning of a transformative experience for you so if you’re ready to commit, get in touch with them today. They look forward to being part of your yoga teacher training and spiritual journey!

The course includes the study and practice of Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, asanas, pranayama, meditation, Kriyas, and alignment and adjustment workshop. Their course will make livelier your spirit and your mind with the knowledge and experience of yoga. This course will prepare you with all the tools and confidence you need to becomes a yoga teacher and will increase speed your personal yoga journey.

This allows the trainees to gain the necessary experience in their journey to become the best yoga instructor in the world. They focus a lot of energy on teaching the postures (asanas) in a safe and secure manner. The anatomy and physiology of the human body are also studied during the yoga course.

Students who do not have the time to complete the 200 hours yoga course in the traditional four weeks, they offer you the opportunity to do the 200 hours YTT in two sections. The first section of the 200 Hour TTC which is 100-hour yoga TTC will be completed at their yoga school. After completing the first 100 hours, you are free to complete the remaining 100 hours with in the same year in any month when you have time to visit again.

These two semesters must be completed within the year of commencement. The certificate will be awarded to the student once all of the required hours, assignments, and examinations are successfully completed.

What you will learn

• Kundalini practices (to awake the hidden energy)
• Tantra practices (to unite and balance the Shiva and Shakti)
• Hatha yoga (for physical health and flexibility)
• Pranayama (for energy balance and proper breathing)
• Meditation (for calming and relaxing the mind to achieve stillness and stability in your life)
• Bandhas (for awakening the hidden energy and channeling the energy in the proper direction)
• Mudras (yogic gestures that help you to save your energy so that you can make yourself always happy)
• Philosophy (you can understand your life better and the function of Kundalini Shakti)
• Satkarma (detox cleansing will help you to make yourself lighter and open to awake the energy)

Pre-application requirements

• Those who want to develop the skill of teaching in the path of traditional Kundalini, Tantra, and meditation
• Good for beginners and advanced yoga practitioners
• Those who are willing to awaken the hidden energy
• Those who have at least six months of yoga experience (preferred)
• Those who are seeking a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certificate after completion of the course, and will be able to register with Yoga Alliance
• Those who are interested in teaching meditation and practices

Curriculum

1. Recitation of sacred sound (mantra chanting)

By combining sound, breath, and rhythm, mantra meditation channels the flow of energy through the mind-body circuit, adjusting the chemical composition of your internal states and regulating brain-hemisphere imbalances, contributing to a natural abatement of fear and despair–emotions that underlie both of these common afflictions.

By balancing the nervous system, chanting regulates the chronic stress and tension that is the norm for many people in today’s hyper-stimulated lifestyle. And by balancing the endocrine system, chanting normalizes hormone production, which balances your moods and overall sense of well-being.

Gayari mantra

Gayatri Mantra is a powerful mantra from the Rig Veda that purifies, guided, protects and heals. It removes darkness and brings light. Everyone can chant this mantra.

Maha Mrityunjaya mantra

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is from the Rig Veda. It wards off all negative and evil force, cures diseases and protects from all mishaps. Everyone can chant this mantra.

• Om asato maa sadgamaya (mantra from Upanishad)
• Om sahana vavatu (mantra from Upanishad)
• Guru brahma guru vishnu gurudevo maheshwara (guru stotram)
• Yogena cittasya (sloka on sage Patanjali)

2. Yoga postures (asana)

The Indian Sages of Vedic times – the Rishis, had discovered the super science of yoga guided practical ways for accomplishing complete well-being. The Rishis had devised methods to awaken the unlimited powers (Potentials) of human life by means of yoga.

The real meaning and scope of yoga and presents a new method of practicing it for strengthening and rejuvenation of body and mind. Students will gain extensive knowledge on yoga postures and will increase their strength, flexibility and discipline.

The Yoga asana is fast and feasible, yet, comprehensive-in-effect. It can be practiced by people of all age groups without any time constraints.

Hatha yoga

According to Indian tradition, one of the primary objectives of Hatha yoga includes deepening concentration, called Dharana, to enhance meditation and bring energy and health to the body and mind by opening the nadis, or channels of Kundalini energy. The opening of nadis through Hatha helps promote spiritual growth and understanding, according to Indian tradition.

Because Hatha yoga’s pace is slow and gentle, it is an ideal starting place for people who are new to yoga. One of the more challenging aspects of a yoga practice is combining movements with breathing control, or pranayama.

A slow pace assists newcomers in moving correctly with the breath according to Hatha principles. Students of Hatha yoga hold each pose through several breaths.

• Surya namaskar (sun salutation) and chandra namaskar (moon salutation)
• Alignment, assist, and adjustment for the following asanas (postures)
• Pawanmuktasana series 1
• Pawanmuktasana series 2
• Pawanmuktasana series 3
• Surya namaskar (sun salutation)
• Chandra namaskar (moon salutation)
• Tadasana (palm tree pose)
• Triyak tadasana (swaying palm tree pose)
• Trikonasana (triangle pose)
• Parivritatrikonasana – revolving triangle pose
• Uttkatasana – chair pose
• Virbhadrasana 1 – warrior 1
• Virbhadrasana 2 – warrior 2
• Virbhadrasana 3 – warrior 3
• Ardha chandrasana – half moon pose
• Vriksasana – tree pose

Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga

Vinyasa yoga requires a working knowledge of yoga and is more advanced than Hatha yoga, in that it demands more physically through the poses. This form of yoga is a series of postures that work the cardiovascular system with its flowing movements and quick pace.

All of the poses are linked and combined with a rhythm of inhalations and exhalations aimed to build heat in the body. Vinyasa yoga, also called Ashtanga yoga, is a fast-paced series of postures or asanas that focuses on the flow between movements, rather than individual poses.

The purpose of Vinyasa yoga is internal cleansing. By synchronizing the asanas with breathing control, your internal temperature rises. According to Ashtanga, the asanas performed in Vinyasa heat the blood, subsequently thinning it so it flows more freely in the body, which creates a healthier, lighter, and stronger mind and body.

Coverage: Alignment, drishti, adjustment, options

• Surya namaskar A
• Surya namaskar B

Full primary series:

• Padangusthasana
• Padahasthasana
• Utthita trikonasana
• Parivrtta trikonasana
• Utthita parsovkonasana
• Parivrtta parsovkonasana
• Prasarita padottanasana A, B, C, and D
• Parsvottanasana
• Eka pada padangusthasana A, B, C, and D
• Ardha baddha padmottanasana
• Utkatasana
• Virabhadrasana A and B
• Dandasana
• Paschimottanasana A, B, C, and D
• Purvattanasana
• Ardha baddha padma uttanasana
• Triang mukaikapada pashimottanasana
• Janu sirsasana A, B, and C
• Marichyasana A, B, C, and D
• Navasana

3. Pranayama (breathing practices)

The Vedic sages (Rishis) have rewarded them with invaluable knowledge for your well-being and mental and spiritual evolution. The yoga science of pranayama is unique of such precious gifts, which offers enormous benefits to your physical as well as subtle bodies by enhancing your Prana (Vital spiritual energy).

The fourth Anga (part) among the eight fold system of yoga (Ashtanga yoga) given by Maharshi Patanjali is pranayama (divine breathing exercises to enhance vital energy). Pranayama is composed of two word-Prana and ayama. Prana prefers to th Vayu (living energy) flowing in the word-prana and ayama means its control. Its practice keeps the entire body healthy.

Week 1

• Introduction of pranayama, benefits of pranayama, general guidelines
• Clavicular, thoracic, and diaphragmatic breathing (yogic breathing)
• Ujjayi
• Bhastrika
• Kapalbhati

Sitting postures for pranayama sadhana

• Easy pose
• Half-lotus
• Swastikasana
• Siddha yoni asana
• Nadi – sodhana
• Bhramari
• Surya – bhedi and Chandra – bhedi
• Sheetali and Sheetkari
• Pranakarshan pranayama
• Bhastika pranayama

4. Meditation (Dhyana)

Meditation is a systematic practice that promotes physical, mental, and emotional tranquility with the purpose of reaching Samadhi (self-realization). Meditation is relaxation. It is not about concentration, it’s actually about de-concentration. It’s not about focusing one’s thoughts on one thing, but instead on becoming thoughtless.

With meditation, the physiology undergoes a change and every cell in the body is filled with more prana (energy). This result in joy, peace, enthusiasm as the level of prana in the body increases. Meditation brings the brainwave pattern into an alpha state that promotes healing.

The mind becomes fresh, delicate, and beautiful. It cleanses and nourishes you from within and calms you, whenever you feel overwhelmed, unstable, or emotionally shut down with regular practice of meditation.

• Breathing awareness meditation
• Trataka
• Dynamic meditation
• Tips for developing concentration
• Silence meditation

5. Yoga Nidra (psychic sleep)

When a yoga practitioner moves through the various internal states of yoga Nidra, a profound experience of relaxation occurs. This is called "Turiya," a sensation of pure bliss. Yoga Nidra, a Sanskrit term meaning "yogic sleep" is a deep relaxation technique and a form of meditation.

Also called "psychic sleep," yoga Nidra is a state between sleeping and waking. The body is completely relaxed and the practitioner turns the awareness inward by listening to a set of instructions; much like a guided meditation. Performing yoga Nidra involves practicing pratyahara ("withdrawal of the senses"), which is the fifth limb of Ashtanga yoga.

Yoga Nidra practice results in deep relaxation and expands the individual's self-awareness. Yoga Nidra was practiced by ancient sages so they could consciously watch their samskaras, or the "impressions of the mind." They could also purify their samskaras in order to come closer to liberation, or moksha.

The practice of yoga Nidra not only involves pratyhara, but also requires pranayama (breathing techniques) and dharana ("concentration"), which are the fourth and sixth limbs of Ashtanga yoga.

In yoga Nidra, the practitioner enters their alpha state and their focus shifts to the third eye chakra (sahasrara). It also stimulates the hormones in the pineal gland, which releases melatonin - a hormone that reduces stress, boosts the immune system, and helps prevent illness. Regular practice helps harmonize the brain hemispheres, promoting better mental performance.

Yoga nidra offers other amazing health benefits, as well, including:

• Calms the mind
• Relaxes and rejuvenates the body
• Soothes the nervous system
• Reduces fatigue
• Lowers high cholesterol and blood pressure levels
• Strengthens immunity
• Improves quality of sleep
• Treats depression
• Reduces pain
• Boosts concentration level
• Supports brain function & boosts creativity
• Basic relaxation
• Tension relaxation
• Full body relaxation

6. Yoga cleansing (Shatkarma or Purification)

The Shatkarmas purify the body. Their purpose, however, is not only physical purification, but inner purification as well. When the body is purified, internal disorders are removed and goods health is achieved.

Without such purification, the body will not be ready for the higher practices of yoga. After purification, a human being lives longer on this earth. In the Upnishads and Vedas, it states in number of places that human beings remains healthy and free from disease, living for a hundred years or more is natural.

• Rubber-neti
• Jalneti
• Kapalbhati

7. Yoga philosophy (Yoga Darshana)

Yoga philosophy is the foundation of your yoga practice and is the key to earn yogic strength. Through the path of Vedanta Philosophy, you will establish a solid, well-rounded yoga practice.

Yoga philosophy is closely related to one of the other six schools of Hinduism, Samkhya, but unlike Samkhya, yoga accepts the concept of God, described by Patanjali as Ishvara.

Some scholars describe yoga philosophy as "Samkhya with God." While Samkhya states that knowledge is the only path to moksha, yoga says that it should be combined with systematic practice, or personal experimentation.

Week 1

• Introduction to yoga, its philosophy, and evolution
• Introduction to yoga sutras of Patanjali
• Definition of yoga
• 4 aspects of mind and its functions
• Daily schedule of a yoga student
• Principles of 5 basic elements and 10 senses

Week 2

• Yama, Niyama (4 days)
• Asana, Pranayama and Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyan, Samadhi (2 days)

8. Anatomy and physiology (Sharir Vigyan)

It is a must to know about the organization of the human body and how different parts of human body work. The study also involves the knowledge of how various conditions affect the functioning of different body part to maintain life and health.

An introduction to anatomy and physiology is learning various systems that compose the human body. The synchronized working all these system explain the miraculous organization of the human being, a complex multicellular organism.

Brief overview

• Digestive system
• Respiratory system
• Nervous system
• Organs
• Bodily systems
• Nadis
• Chakras

Schedule

• 05:30 Morning bell
• 06:30 - 07:30 Mantra chanting and pranayama
• 07:45 - 09:00 Hatha yoga
• 09:15 - 10:00 Breakfast
• 11:00 - 12:00 Anatomy and physiology
• 12:15 - 13:15 Alignment, adjustment, and methodology
• 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch
• 14:30 - 16:30 Resting, reading books
• 16:30 - 17:30 Yoga philosophy
• 17:30 - 18:30 Vinyasa yoga
• 18:30 - 19:15 Meditation
• 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
• 22:00 Light off

The schedule may be modified if necessary and is just a guideline. Every week, there will be one day off.

During the course, they will encourage you to read the four classical texts of Hatha yoga, which they will provide as a gift and which are short and easy to go through. You will have days off and time to read. These texts are Gheranda Samhita, Yoga Upanishads, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

At the end of the course, you will have a written exam that will test your knowledge about the teaching and is a prerequisite for certification.