Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh, India

Embark on a transformative journey with this Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh, India. Dive deep into Hatha Yoga's ancient practices, philosophy, and teaching methodologies. Led by experienced instructors in the serene Himalayan foothills, this immersive course empowers you to become a skilled and confident yoga teacher.

Meet the instructors

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Niveda portrait
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Highlights

  • Practical classes with proper knowledge of how to perform
  • Theory discussion with relevant yoga texts
  • The pure and traditional approach to teaching
  • Focused on the well-being of the students
  • Practices to work on different spheres of an individual
  • International certification on the successful completion of the course
  • Skilled and experienced teachers offer generously
  • 21 nights accommodation + 3 daily meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Skill level

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Types

21 days with instruction in English

The organizer also speaks: Hindi
Group size: Maximum of 40 participants
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Accommodation

Check-in Time:
10:00
Check-out Time:
16:00

Facilities

  • Air-conditioned rooms
  • Garden
  • Meditation garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Restaurant
  • Smoke-free property
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet access
  • Laundry
  • Medical assistance

Sanatana Yog Sandesh is the best choice to stay at Tapovan, in the yoga capital of India, Rishikesh. The prime location, nice surrounding and natural view with easy access to nearest local market and daily facilities make them worth-staying. Decent rooms, hot running water, needful air condition and other modern amenities are also available on request.

The building at Tapovan is the usual place however, if needed, Sanatana Yog Sandesh may host the Yoga programs at other building as well. Yoga and Spiritual Practitioners are frequently joining the school to attend regular courses and retreats.

Program

Certification

Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

Eligibility

  • The participants should have a basic understanding of yoga, which means they are exposed to Yoga practices.
  • The participants should be able to practice the discipline of Yoga such as purity, punctuality, early waking up, participation in daily activities and so on.
  • The participants should have good command on English language as this is the medium of education.
  • The participants must have medical fitness; physical as well as mental. In cases otherwise, they must detail the individual limitation along with a medical report.
  • The participants must have natural will and commitment to undergo the 21 days of intensive training with discipline in order to imbibe the knowledge of Yoga.

Course Information / Syllabus / Curriculum

The 200-hour Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh, India with (up-levelled curriculum) incorporates a variety of topics. All these topics come under the following heads:

1. Techniques, Training and Practice

It incorporates various techniques of Hatha Yoga which students will study in the Yoga Teacher Training Course. They are:

  • Asana – postures of Hatha Yoga such as preparatory movements of joints, muscles and parts of body; standing, supine, prone (backward, forward, spine twist), Inversion and Balance at intermediate level.
  • Pranayama – Udar Svashan, Vaksha Svashan, Griva Svashan, Yogic Svashan, Kapalabhati, Nadi Shodhana, Bhramari and Ujjayi.
  • Mudra – gesture of hands, fingers and body to affect energy in body.
  • Bandha – practices of locking the energy in body (Jalandhara Bandha).
  • Satkarma – practices for purification of body in Yoga (Jala Neti).
  • Meditation – fundamental practices of Yoga Nidra, yogic breathing with awareness, fundamental practices of developing awareness, Kaya asthairyam (stillness of body), awareness of natural breath, awareness of peace, Antarmouna (inner silence) with awareness of natural sensory responses and awareness of natural thought process and Developing awareness with mantra such as AUM.
  • Chanting – chanting and practice of important holy syllables for well-being and auspiciousness in life.
  • Singing bowls – practice of sound awareness and sound experience.

2. Anatomy and Physiology

  • Anatomy – skeleton system (major bones, types of joints, major muscles involved in asana and types of contraction).
  • Physiology – nervous system including ‘fight, flight, freeze’ stress response, vagal theory, overall mind-body connection, cardiovascular/circulatory, endocrine, digestive systems as they relate to Yoga practice, Respiratory system including muscles that affect breathing, Involuntary vs. voluntary breath and how air enters and leaves the body.
  • Biomechanics – types of joint movement, Joint stabilization, Safe movement as it pertains to balancing, stretching, awareness and physical limitations, contraindications, misalignments and adaptations.
  • Elective – additional study on modern physio about bones, joints, muscles and their movements.
  • Additional topics – shared anatomical and alignment principles plus contraindications, effects of pranayama on anatomy and subtle body, complete sequencing of pranayama including alternatives and adaptations, different types of pranayama and Ayurveda tri-dosha basic knowledge.

3. Yoga Humanities

  • History – yoga and its meaning, historical perspective of yoga, yoga in ancient texts, dchool’s lineage, style and methodology, important dates and key ideas – vedic period, pre-classical era, classical era, middle Ages, Hatha Yoga 11 century, colonial era, modern revival – 19th century with Swami Vivekananda and other great saints and yogis, Veda, Vedanta and Hatha, historical context of asana, specific asana from the school’s lineage, historical context of pranayama, meditation methods by lineage and Ability to practice school’s chosen meditation practice.
  • Philosophy – definition of Yoga, philosophy and key terms, Tradition of Yoga, Important scriptures of Yoga, Important Darshan (schools of philosophy), Branches of Yoga (Gyana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Swara Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Nada Yoga and Mantra Yoga), Brahman and Atman, Yuga (Age) and its characteristics, Individual existence (Sharira Traya, Pancha Tattva, Gyanendriya and Karmendriya, Antahkaran, Triguna, Pancha Kosha, Nadi, Prana Vayu, Chakra and Kundalini), Sad Bhava Vikar (Six modifications of body), Sadurmi (Six waves), Sadripu (Six enemies), Karma, Mrityu and Punarjanma (Death and reincarnation), Mukti, Important topics from Yoga Sutra of Patanjali (Introduction of the four chapters, Anushashan, Chitta, Vritti, Swarupa, AUM and Asta anga of Yoga), Key terms of meditation, Japa, Mantra, Mudra, Relationship between Asana, Pranayama and meditation with reference from Yoga sutra and according to school’s approach, Relationship, message and similarity between Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Self-reflection on how philosophy relates to practice.
  • Ethics – awareness of yoga Sutras or similar Yogic ethical precepts, relationship to Yoga Alliance’s ethical commitment, Comprehension of and responsibility to increase equity in yoga, accountability measures, Self-reflection on how yoga ethics relate to practice and Teaching.
  • Elective – Aum definition, Aum sound and Inner sound awareness.

4. Professional Essentials

  • Teaching Methodology – sequencing, pace, environment, cueing (verbal, visual, physical) and class management.
  • Professional Development – yoga-related professional organizations including the Yoga Alliance credentialing process, ethical commitment including scope of practice, code of conduct and equity position statement, lifetime of learning and continuing education, general professionalism including timeliness, consistency and cleanliness and liability insurance, waivers and invoicing.
  • Elective – marketing tools, online yoga business, websites, promotion, profession and career.
  • Practicum – knowledge, skills, experience across 12 key competencies, mentorship component including apprenticeship and feedback.

Daily Schedule

The daily schedule for the 200-Hour Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course is tentative and subject to change according to need. All classes are held for 6 days a week.

  • 06:30 - 07:00 Herbal tea / drink
  • 07:00 - 08:30 Hatha yoga asana, pranayama and other practices followed by relaxation
  • 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
  • 10:00 - 11:00 Anatomy
  • 11:15 - 12:15 Yoga Humanities and Philosophy
  • 12:15 - 13:00 Personal cleaning and Karma Yoga
  • 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
  • 15:30 - 16:30 Meditation and relaxation (lecture, practice and Vice-versa), professional essentials (teaching methodology, professional development, practicum) and yoga business tools
  • 17:00 - 18:30 Asana alignment and adjustments (theory and practical training with teaching practices)
  • 18:30 - 19:30 Dinner
  • 19:30 - 20:30 Kirtan, chanting and video show etc. (optional session)
  • 21:00 Bed time

Instructors

Rohit Kumar - portrait

Rohit Kumar

Niveda Arora - portrait

Niveda Arora

Neha Baliyan - portrait

Neha Baliyan

Naomi Nakajima - portrait

Naomi Nakajima

Danny Knight - portrait

Danny Knight

Lidiya Cheresharova - portrait

Lidiya Cheresharova

Dr. Rohit Chobe - portrait

Dr. Rohit Chobe

Rajia Nautial - portrait

Rajia Nautial

Yogi Mann - portrait

Yogi Mann

Pradeep Singh - portrait

Pradeep Singh

Yogini Aishwarya Ji - portrait

Yogini Aishwarya Ji

Vedant Karmahe - portrait

Vedant Karmahe

Dr. Medha Bhatt - portrait

Dr. Medha Bhatt

Dr. Akshay Vashisht - portrait

Dr. Akshay Vashisht

Gagandeep  - portrait

Gagandeep

Jeet Thapliyal - portrait

Jeet Thapliyal

Location

This training will take place at Tapovan in Rishikesh, it is a very ancient city in Uttarakhand province of India.

There are nearby places such as Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Ganga Beaches, Sivananda Ashram, Parmarth Niketan for Ganga Aarti. Students can go and visit many shops, bookstalls, astrologers, priests, etc. between Laxman and Ram Jhula.

Food

You will be provided with vegetarian food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the retreat.

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
  • Yogic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

There are many places to explore in and around Rishikesh. You can go for camping, hiking, meditate at holy Ganga beach, Ganga Aarti, visit – ancient temples, ashrams, holy people and Rishikesh city, waterfall, river rafting, Ayurveda massage, Shopping and others. After the course, you can enjoy tours to different places of North India such as Delhi, Agra, Mathura, Vrindavan, Pushkar, Dharamshala and Himanchal etc.

What's included

  • 21 nights accommodation
  • Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
  • Course material (books, notebook, pen, Jala Neti Pot)
  • Private yoga consultation
  • Vegetarian food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Wi-Fi

What's not included

  • Flight tickets
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Long tours or tours after and before the course
  • Any other transport costs
  • Students’ personal expenses
  • Travel and cancellation insurance
  • Medical assistance facility on personal demand

How to get there

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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Shared room options are available upon request. Please send an inquiry for more information.

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There is a special discount of 10% on all double rooms. Please send an inquiry for more information!

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