25 Day 200-Hour Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha and Sound Healing Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
This transformation journey from being a yoga practitioner to a successful yoga teacher combines Ashtanga, Vinyasa flow, philosophy, meditation, Mantra chanting, and breathing techniques. All these Yoga techniques will deepen your knowledge. Learn yoga during your training with the team of professional experienced teachers, bringing you the wisdom and knowledge of thousands of years of traditions of Yoga culture. In addition, there will be a walkthrough to help you launch your own yoga school. This course is structured in such a way that this training will refresh your mind, soul, and body.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily yoga sessions
- Free pick up from the Dehradun airport to the school
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- 24 nights accommodation with a hot and cold shower
- 3 daily yogic meals
- Free yoga materials
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
24 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Yoga studio
- Currency exchange
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Medical assistance
During the yoga teacher training course, you will be staying in clean rooms in Rishikesh Yog Nirvana Yoga School. The school is situated in the mountains of Rishikesh, it has a yoga studio, dining area, chill out zones, beautiful rooftop, and free Wi-Fi. The local market is 300 to 400 meters far from the yoga school. Rishikesh Yog Nirvana offers private and shared room according to the student's requirement. Clean bed sheets, pillows and blankets will be provided.
Program
Yoga teacher training program in Rishikesh, India
Rishikesh Yog Nirvana is the school where students will get 25 days 200 Hour residential Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga teacher training. The school believes in the quality and traditional style of yoga. The course meets the standards of Yoga Alliance. This course is designed for beginners and intermediate-level students. After completion of the course, students will be able to teach as certified yoga teachers.
The course will start with the traditional style of Ashtanga and Vinyasa flow yoga and tell students how they can make their class more interesting by following the traditional style. Rishikesh Yog Nirvana teaches how to use the yoga sequence.
Certification
After completion of the 200 hours yoga teacher training course, students are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®). This 200 hours of yoga teacher training course is for those who would like to deepen their practice and knowledge, for beginners and advanced learners.
You will expand in the world of yoga, develop spiritually and physically and mentally and it will improve your professional skills, and the ability to teach yoga in your specific way. Apart from teaching the technical aspects of class teaching, very interactive and vibrant discussions on various aspects of the yogic lifestyle and ethics of yoga teachers will be held. There will be sessions of talk and interactive discussions on different aspects of class teaching and presentation.
Why choose Rishikesh Yog Nirvana
- 1. Rishikesh Yog Nirvana is committed to producing teachers who are ready to step straight into a commercial teaching role at the end of their training.
- 2. Safety is the main thing they considered in Yoga’s teaching philosophy.
- 3. Technique and alignment are strongly emphasized throughout the course.
- 4. They believe in good practical knowledge.
- 5. They always take only 15 members in a group so that our teachers can focus on each student easily.
- 6. The school believes in transforming a yoga beginner into a professional Yoga Instructor.
- 7. The school offers an all-encompassing preparation program that investigates yoga as a way of life and profound practice, not similarly as an activity.
- 8. In Rishikesh Yog Nirvana, they believe that yoga is for people of all shapes, sizes and experience levels. You don’t have to be young. You just have to be eager to learn to do Yoga.
- 9. They are part of an Internationally recognized school of yoga.
- 10. They provide an intensive yoga teacher training course in a fun, relaxing environment for you to learn.
Daily schedule
- 05:30 - 06:00 Herbal tea
- 06:00 - 07:00 Shatkarma/yogic cleansing, pranayama, and chanting
- 07:00 - 08:30 Vinyasa flow / Hatha yoga class
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 10:30 Yoga anatomy
- 11:00 - 12:00 Yoga philosophy
- 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:00 Body alignment and adjustment
- 16:00 - 17:30 Ashtanga yoga class
- 17:00 - 18:30 Yoga asana practice including teaching practicums
- 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner time
- 22:00 Lights off
200-hour yoga teacher training course syllabus
Ashtanga yoga class syllabus
- Surya Namaskar A
- Surya Namaskar B
- Full Primary Series: Padangusthasana
- Padahasthasana
- Utthita Trikonasana
- Parivrtta Trikonasana
- Utthita Parsvakonasana
- Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
- Prasarita Padottanasana A B C & D Parsvottanasana
- Eka Pada Padangusthasana A B C & D
- Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana Utkatasana
- Virabhadrasana A & B
- Dandasana
- Paschimottanasana A B C & D Purvattanasana
- Ardha Baddha Padma Uttanasana
- Triang Mukaikapada Pashimottanasana
- Janu Sirsasana A B & C
- Marichyasana A B C & D
- Navasana
- Bhujapidasana
- Kurmasana
- Supta Kurmasana
- Garbha Pindasana
- Kukkutasana
- Baddha Konasana A & B
- Konasana
- Upavishta Konasana
- Supta Konasana
- Supta Padangusthasana A & B
- Ubhaya Padanghusthasana
- Urdhva Mukha Pashimottanasana
- Setu Bandhasana
- Urdhva Dhanurasana
- Salamba Sarvangasana
- Halasana
- Karnapidasana
- Urdhva Pindasana
- Matsyasana
- Urdhva Padmasana
- Sirsasana
- Urdhva Dandasana
- Baddha Padmasana
- Yoga mudra
- Uplutih
- Savasana
Vinyasa Flow (Dynamic Flow of postures synchronized with breathing)
- Warm Up Postures
- Sun Salutaions
- Standing postures
- Balancing postures
- Hip opening postures
- Backward Bending postures
- Forward bending postures
- Inversion postures
- Cooling down postures
Pranayama (breathing practices)
- Introduction to Pranayama
- Benefits of pranayama
- General guidelines
- Clavicular
- Thoracic and Diaphragmatic Breathing (yogic breathing)
- Ujjayi
- Bhastrika
- Kapalbhati
- Nadi - Sodhana
- Bhramari
- Surya - Bhedi & Chandra - Bhedi Sheetali & Sheetkari
MUDRAS (YOGA GESTURES)
- Jnana mudra
- Chin mudra
- Yoni mudra
- Bhairava mudra
- Shambhavi mudra
- Nasikagra
- Khechari
Yoga cleansing (Shatkarma)
- Rubber-neti
- Jalaneti
- Kapalbhati- cleansing the lungs
Recitation of sacred sound (mantra chanting)
- Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya (Mantra from Upanishad)
- Tvameva mata ca pita Tvameva (Sloka on gods)
- Om Tryambakam Yajamahe (Mantra on lord shiva)
- Om Sahana vavatu (Mantra from Upanishad)
- Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gurudevo maheshwara (Guru stotram)
- Yogena Cittasya (Sloka on sage Patanjali)
- Hare Rama, Hare Krishna (Maha mantra)
Yoga Nidra (Psychic sleep)
- Basic Relaxation
- Tension Relaxation
- Full Body Relaxation
Yoga philosophy (yoga Darshana)
- 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
- Yama, Niyama (4 days)
- Asana, pranayama, pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyan, Samadhi (2 Days)
- Pancha - Vayus
- Panchakoshas
- Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas (Triguna)
- Introduction to chakras and its functions
- Three Doshas
- 4 padas of yoga sutras
- Lives of yogis (Inspiring stories)
- Diet and Nutrition for a yogi
- Question and answers
Meditation
- Open Awareness Meditation
- Mindfulness
- Anapana Sati
- Vipassana
- Humming mediatation
- Love and kindness meditation
- Gratitude Meditation
- Gazing Meditation
- Chakra Meditation
- Dynamic meditation
- Dance meditation
- Guided Energy Balancing
Anatomy and physiology
- Digestive System
- Respiratory System
- Circulatory System
- Nervous System
- Endocrine System
- Organs Bodily systems
- Nadis
- Chakras
- Muscular System
- Skeletal System
- Muscle Functions according to Joint Movements
- Breathing
- Inversions
- Svasana
Teaching methodology
- Positive and conscious communication friendship and trust
- Time management
- Qualities of a teacher
- Principles of demonstrating, observation, assisting, and correcting
- Use of voice in class
- Mental and emotional preparation for teaching
- Class preparation
- Step by step class structure planning
Evaluation is based on
- Written test
- Asana practical test
- Attendance
- Performance
- Behavior
Yoga postures you will learn during the course
- Warm-up postures
Warm-up poses include little movements of the various body parts and are very useful to improve the flexibility without getting any injury. So with a good warm-up, one can achieve intermediate and advanced poses easily.
- Surya Namaskar (Sun salutation)
No yoga practice is complete without Surya Namaskar. It is a whole-body stretching practice. With the traditional style of Surya Namaskar, you will salute the sun and feel energetic like the sun.
- Hip Openers
Many people suffer from stiff hip muscles for them hip opener exercises are very useful.
- Standing postures
Standing postures increase the strength of the body and tone the leg and hip muscles which makes them strong.
- Sitting postures
Sitting postures improve the blood circulation around the hips, spine, and shoulders, increase flexibility and help to keep joints and ligaments much more flexible.
- Back bending postures
Back bending postures stretch the front body to a great extent and increase the blood circulation in the spine and make it more flexible.
- Forward bending postures
Forward bending stretch the back of the body and tone the belly.
- Twisting postures
Twisting poses work on hip muscles and increases the blood circulation around the spine.
- Inverted postures
Inverted poses calm the mind and increase the blood circulation inside the whole body.
- Meditation session
You are starting your day with a morning mantra chanting
- Mantra chanting meditation
- Breathing meditation
- Bhajan/kirtan
- Silence practice meditation
Frequently asked questions
- I am a beginner, is it suitable for me to join this course?
Yes, it is perfectly suitable for every level of the student, whether you are a beginner or advanced. Teachers modify their classes according to your level, so being a beginner is not a matter of concern.
- What is the average number of students in the course?
The number of students varies from 12 to 15 per batch. Rishikesh Yog Nirvana believes in quality, not quantity so because of the less number of students, more attention is given to every single student.
- Should I bring my own yoga mat?
One yoga mat is provided by us to every student; if you still want to bring your own, you can bring it.
- Is it a certified course? and from where?
Yes, the course is designated as following the standards of Yoga Alliance. After completing the course you will be able to register yourself as a certified yoga teacher.
- Which language does the course run in?
The course runs in English only. If you are not very efficient in English, it's perfectly fine, the level of English is very basic, you won’t find any difficulty in understanding the class.
- Are the teachers well-qualified and experienced?
Yes, the teachers are highly qualified and experienced. They have been teaching in various schools for the last 4-5 years.
- From where can I reach the school?
You can land at New Delhi airport, from there you can take a flight to Dehradun airport and then a taxi for the school. It's a 25-minute drive from there to school.
This 200-hour yoga teacher training is for you
- 1. If you want to adopt yoga as a profession
- 2. If you want to get a deeper knowledge about the yoga philosophy
- 3. If you are looking for the real inner peace
- 4. If you are open to understanding the traditional Indian yoga culture
- 5. If you want to take your regular yoga practice to the next level and share the same knowledge with others
Included excursions
During this course, you will enjoy these following excursions every Sunday:
- Famous Parthmarth Niketan Aarti
- Meditation session in the famous Vasisth Cave
- Waterfall trekking
- Sunrise Himalayan tour
- Local city tour
Instructors
Yogi Manish
A talented and enthusiastic teacher in the school. He is even called the master of body alignment and Ashtanga Vinyasa. According to students who have studied under him, he has a great knowledge of body alignment and postures he knows very well how to modify postures according to the level of students. He is teaching for the last 8 years, he has gained a lot of knowledge about Ashtanga, students can feel this while attending his classes. He knows everything about the correct movement of the body while performing Asanas. He is very popular among the schools in Rishikesh.
Sajan Negi
A calm and composed soul living his life in a yogic way. Having a master's degree in yoga, he chose meditation and Yoga philosophy because he always wanted to be a calm and composed person. He has a good strong texture of voice, which certainly makes the environment holy when he chants the mantras. He believes as all are running behind the materialistic world, everyone is getting more and more stressed and depressed and this needs to be changed. He teaches some beautiful meditation techniques that help people to let go of all the negativity they are carrying inside.
Yogi Deepraj Bhandari
Yogi Deepraj is one of the best Hatha yoga teachers in Rishikesh. He has been teaching hatha yoga for the last four years. Born and raised up in the holy city of Rishikesh, he is carrying yoga in his lifestyle. Yogi Deepraj has been invited for so many workshops overseas because of his great level of knowledge in hatha yoga. He is a very humble and helpful teacher who is always looking to make a comfortable atmosphere in his classes. He has also done his masters in yoga.
Yogini Priyanka
Yogini Priyanka is the youngest teacher at the school. She is a great example of women's empowerment. Leading Ashtanga classes for the last 6 years, she surprises everyone with her young age and great skills. She is one of the favorite teachers they have here in Rishikesh Yog Nirvana. As a hard-working person, she continuously grew herself on the yogic path and helped her students by motivating them throughout the entire month. She has been practicing Ashtanga from a very early age and now she has a great level of knowledge of her subject that makes it very easy for students to learn.
Heena Thakwani
Yogini Heena is very well experienced instructor in the team. A strong personality guiding people in wellness sector for more than 10 years. She has done multiple yoga teacher training courses and is ERYT-500. She guides students in Teaching methodology and helps develop an instructor skills in them. She is always a source of solutions to all the doubts or questions students may have during training as she utilizes all her skills and experience as a wellness trainer to help students in any possible way.
Location
Rishikesh Yog Nirvana School is located in Rishikesh, it is situated in the lap of nature in the holy town Rishikesh where people find peace of mind. Being the world capital of Yoga Rishikesh, it leads you to the way of a happy and stress-free life. The flow of holy Ganges has a great impact on one’s mind, body, and soul as its water continues to flow it takes away the negativity from one’s life.
With all of these extremely beautiful surroundings, they teach one of the best and ancient subjects of life: Yoga. In the school, they have blended the ancient knowledge of yoga with the modern dynamic teaching techniques which makes the whole course interesting and easy to understand. Rishikesh Yog Nirvana prepares the students in a way that makes them a highly qualified teacher for future.
Features
Activities
- Art classes
- Boating
- Cooking classes
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Massage
- Mountain biking
- Mountain walking
- Reiki
- Zip lining
General
- Meditation garden
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
Services
- ATM / banking
- Car rental
- Currency exchange
- Free bottled water
- Free parking
- Free toiletries
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Library
- Local market
- Room cleaning
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
Food
You will be served 3 yogic and nutritious meals daily. The school prepares healthy and yummy food, as well as share ideas while cooking in a cozy environment. They have lots of good stuff such as fresh vegetables, salads, fresh fruits, juices, and so much more.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
- Ayurvedic
Things to do (optional)
In Rishikesh, you can do a lot of adventure things. Kindly note that the following activities are not included in the package but the school can assist you.
- Local villages visit
- Shopping at the markets
- Walking trails
- Bungy jumping
- Giant swing
- Flying fox
- Kayaking
- Camping
- Paragliding
- Rock climbing
What's included
- 25 nights accommodation with hot and cold shower
- Daily yoga sessions
- Free pick up from Dehradun airport
- Certificate of completion
- Sound healing session
- Opportunity to teach a class for those who finished the course
- Opportunity to assist the yoga class after the course for self-confident
- 3 daily pure organic yogic meals
- Free yoga materials
- Famous Parthmarth Niketan Aarti
- Meditation session in famous Vasisth Cave
- Sunrise Himalayan tour
- Local city tour
What's not included
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Drop off from the school to Airport
- Extra Food
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Jolly Grant Airport
15 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 55 per person
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
You can come to Rishikesh by flight. Book your flight to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), from where you can take a domestic flight to Jolly Grant Airport (DED).
Arrival by bus
From the Delhi airport, you can get a taxi to bring you to Delhi ISBT bus station. From there you can find many government and private transportation to bring you to Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh.
Arrival by train
The nearest railway station is the Haridwar Railway station. From there, you will find many buses, taxis, and other transportation services that will bring you to Laxman Jhula.
Moreover, if you need help to arrange transportation, kindly contact Rishikesh Yog Nirvana by sending them an inquiry.
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.
Reviews
For this organizer you can guarantee your booking through BookYogaTeacherTraining.com. All major credit cards supported.
Similar Yoga Teacher Training you might like
You recently viewed
