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28 Day 300-Hour Advanced Multi Style Yoga Teacher Training in Dharamsala
Sunil Guest House, (Behind High Sky Resort), Upper Bhagsu, Dharamshala, India
Yoga Teacher Training India
This 300-hour yoga teacher training is an advanced course for those who want to incorporate detailed and subtle yogic techniques and enhance the depth of yoga practice. This intensive course helps you to deepen your existing knowledge in the subject which includes technical training and advanced asana practice. A great deal of attention will be given to technical aspects, sequencing, and structural components for traditional Hatha and Vinyasa flow classes to enhance your teaching skills and adjustment techniques.
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Highlights
- Study material/training manuals
- Sarvaguna yoga kit
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- 2 herbal teas and unlimited filtered drinking water
- Transfer from and to Gaggal Airport (DHM)
- 27 nights accommodation
- Daily vegetarian meals
Skill level
- Advanced
Styles
24 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 12 participants
Airport transfer included:
Gaggal Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
12:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
Facilities
- Shopping
- Café
- Dining area
- Yoga shala
- Beauty salon
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
During the training course, you will stay at Sunil Guest House in Upper Bhagsu, about two and a half kilometers away from McLeod Ganj town. Its geographical location makes it comfortably away from main markets and distractions, which results in a calm, quiet, and contemplative environment for yoga and meditation practices. As the area around the center cannot be reached by motor vehicles, one can enjoy true serenity and the peaceful atmosphere of the Himalayas.
While the geographical location of this yoga center provides a calm and quiet atmosphere, the topography of the area naturally brings a meditative disposition, creating an experience of peacefully merging with nature. One can feel that he or she is relaxing in the lap of nature. Located on a flank full of green palm trees and boasting a vibe of a beautiful valley and chirps and tweets of birds, the center truly provides a conducive and spiritual environment for yoga and meditation practices.
The Sunil Guesthouse has 10 nice rooms for yoga students only. You can choose to stay in a single room or a shared twin room. Each room has a Western-style toilet with a 24-hour hot shower, a wardrobe, a big double bed, a blanket, a table and chair, and free Wi-Fi. These rooms have enough space for two people.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Overview
The course will focus more on Sanskrit/asana vocabulary, and in-depth discussions on philosophy. The students will gain in-depth knowledge of advanced pranayama techniques, meditation practices, and structural anatomy, and have the opportunity to teach and assist with verbal and physical adjustments during the asana classes. In summary, this training is not just about receiving more information but also about experiencing through practice.
The standards and course framework set by Yoga Alliance under five educational categories
- 80 hours of techniques training/practice
- 20 hours of teaching methodology
- 25 hours of anatomy and physiology – includes both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). Includes both the study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc).
- 65 hours of yoga philosophy/lifestyle and ethics for yoga teachers – includes the study of yoga philosophies, yoga lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers.
- 50 hours of practicum
- 60-non-contact hours
Overview of the structure and operational details
This 300-hour yoga teacher training course comprehensively meets the standards defined by the Yoga Alliance and exceeds in all respects as they enhance the program with other activities like Spiritual therapy, the Kundalini system, and Chakra Balancing Techniques. Mantra yoga – the science of sound Vibrations and its role in spiritual practices. Buddhi yoga – Yogic Cognitive Therapy. Yogic Personality Theory - (“Panchakosha” Model) – a comparative study of Yogic Psychology and modern Psychology etc.
Techniques training and practice
Asana practice and traditional Hatha yoga
The core styles of asana taught in the course are traditional Hatha yoga, Vinyasa yoga, and Yin Yoga (multi-style). Traditional Hatha yoga is a principal style of yoga practice and is the origin of all other yoga practiced today. The word Hatha is a combination of two words "Ha" meaning sun energy and "Tha" meaning moon energy representing two principal energies flowing within your body. When these two aspects of one’s self are integrated, a fullness of the whole personality is experienced.
Hatha yoga influences your two sides of the brain and brings balance between these two energies within all of you to merge from the opposite to the harmony of oneness. Hatha yoga is a powerful tool of transformation and the practitioner develops a balance of strength and flexibility. The salient feature of Hatha yoga is the focus on the asanas and breath control while holding the postures for a longer duration.
Hatha yoga classes incorporate the mind, body, and spirit through various practices like asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing), and kriyas (internal cleansing). It is not fast flowing and is highly suitable for beginners as well as advanced practitioners, as it is much gentler than Ashtanga yoga.
Vinyasa yoga
Vinyasa literally means to be placed in a specific way. In this style, all the asanas are connected with each other and based on the breath in a manner of unbreakable flow, which is meant to bring the mind to a calm and pointed state with the help of 4 components: asana, ujjai, bandha, drishti, where all the components practiced together to achieve physical and mental balance. The sequencing of asanas is one of the characteristics of the Vinyasa style. ( Ujjai should be performed in a proper way).
Yin yoga
Yin yoga refers to a style focussing on long-held seated, supine and prone types of passive yoga postures with the aim of increasing blood circulation in the bone joints and improving the flexibility of muscles. At the physical level, it mainly works on elongating and strengthening connective tissues – (ligaments tendons, and fascia) whereas at the energetic level, it improves the flow of prana in subtle body energy channels (meridians).
Yin yoga also conditions you to stay with the intense sensations that arise, rather than quickly moving into the next pose. It trains you to become more flexible with your body and mind together by holding yoga poses in a more passive way from a minimum of 2 minutes up to a maximum of 20 minutes.
The beauty of Yin yoga style is that it can be deceptively intense, and enhances both your endurance and patience, helping to move further your threshold of resistance. Yin yoga teaches you how to really listen mindfully by finding the better version of stillness within the body. It is such a great style of yoga to apply in your personal life because it keeps you in a certain pose for a long period of time, which then asks you to learn to “be”, to “develop patience” and to “accept what is” in the present moment.
Functional details of the course
The asana practices include:
- Warm-up exercises and Sun Salutations with mantras and various Surya Namaskara Variations.
- Pavana muktasana series to loosen and strengthen major joints; to develop core energy, to bring flexibility to the body.
- Standing Asanas to develop neuromuscular coordination.
- Total of sixty-five Asanas will be covered; from the foundations of Standing, Sitting, Prone, and Supine; Covering Forward bends, Backbends, Spine twists, Hip openers and Stretches, Arm balances, and Inversions; With the details of breathing patterns while doing and holding an asana, contraindications, and benefits.
- Variations of the above mentioned in full detail.
- The sessions will be focused more on giving a deeper understanding of the importance of breathing, sequencing of sessions, teaching, etc. Many strengthening practices are also will be taught.
Workshops: Special workshops are conducted on variations and modifications of advanced postures, Modifications for beginners and students with injuries (multi-level modifications) arm balances, twists, inversions, hip openings, headstands, back bendings, personal corrections, personal guidance, safety measurements and others individual tips, if required.
Other components related: how to use props including blocks, bolsters, straps, blankets, walls in your yoga practice and rope headstand, etc.
Adjustments/Corrections: Modes of adjustments and effective adjustment techniques are given by expert teachers to reap the full benefits of the practice.
Feedback: Regular feedback is given by your teachers and fellow students about your teaching in order to facilitate you to improve and find your unique voice and style as a teacher.
Teaching methodology: techniques and demonstrations
- Principles of demonstration: The art of teaching, leading a class, voice modulation, and effective communication with great clarity
- Observing, assisting, and correcting: Mindful adjustments, correcting and adjusting through physical and verbal instructions
- Instructions, teaching styles: Designing and planning a class suitable to different needs. Learning Sanskrit names and other symbolism related to asanas, structuring and sequencing an asana class, and exploring various methodologies
- Qualities of a teacher: voice, presence, dealing with injuries, and explaining safety precautions
Pranayama (yogic breathing)
- Pranamaya kosha - pranic body, its nature, and characteristics
- Introduction
- Different aspects and different types of prana
- Breathing basics
- Anatomy of breathing
- Yogic breathing
- Kapalbhati (frontal brain cleansing breath)
- Bhastrika (bellows breath)
- Suryabheda (vitality stimulating breath)
- Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing)
- Ujjayi (the psychic or victorious breath)
- Bhramari (humming bee breath)
Mudra (attitude of energy flow and psychic gesture): Sacred gestures and hand positions for energy flow
- The meaning of mudra
- Different types of mudras observed during yoga practice
- Chin mudra (psychic gesture of consciousness)
- Jnana mudra (psychic gesture of knowledge)
- Nasikagra mudra (nose tip gazing mudra)
- Shanmukhi mudra (closing the seven gates)
- Khechari mudra (tongue lock)
- Vipareet Karani (inverted psychic attitude)
- Maha mudra (great psychic attitude)
- Shambhavi mudra (eyebrow center of gazing)
- Theoretical explorations, symbolism, practice, and benefits of mudras and their effect on the pranic body
Badhas (energy locks)
- Definition and types
- Maha mudra
- Abdominal Mudra
- Throat Mudra
- Perineum contraction Mudra
- Theoretical explanation
- Practical demonstrations, benefits, and contraindications
Kriya (yogic cleansing techniques)
- Nasal cleansing - Jala neti
- Kapala dauti and Trataka - flame gazing -Dhyaana yoga
Meditation practices
- Introduction, definitions, types of meditations, preparatory practices, and obstacles during meditation
- Methods to overcome them and their benefits
- Scientific evidence of the benefits of meditation on the physical, pranic, and emotional personalities
Guided meditation
- Relaxation meditation
- Pranic awareness meditations
- Chakra meditation
- Mantra meditation
- Concentration meditation
- Mindfulness meditation
Mantra yoga (mantra chanting)
- Definition of mantra
- Its significance
- Its calming and healing effect on the psyche
- The role of sound in spiritual practices
Anatomy and physiology (comprising physical anatomy, physiology, and energy anatomy)
Physical anatomy and physiology - insight into relevant anatomical systems in your body and their connection with asana practice. The course focuses on the following topics:
- Insight into different body systems and their function and the terminology of human anatomy
- Skeletal system, muscular system, connective tissue, nervous system, and major joints of the body
- Understanding the anatomical and skeletal differences like compression, tension, and proportion and orientation theory
- The foot, knee, pelvic floor, hips, spine, and shoulder
- Breathing and respiratory system
Energy anatomy
- Energy body (pranic body)
- Nadis (energy channels)
- Chakras (energy centers)
- Theoretical framework and application of its principles in yoga practices
- Benefits of opening the nadis and chakras
- Healthy energy movement within the body and more
Philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics
- Philosophy content (Yoga Sutras of Patanjali)
- Functional definition, meaning, concepts, historical, and cultural background of yoga, its essence, and goals
- Four paths of yoga (Jnana, Raja, Bhakti, and Karma yoga)
- Three-gunas and their effects on the mind
- Five-Kleshas or afflictions and their binding effect
- Hatha yoga, nadis (energy channels), chakras, and kundalini system
- Vedas and six systems of Indian philosophy and the theory of karma in relation to self-realization
Ashtanga yoga (Raja yoga)
- Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- Aim of yoga according to sutras
- Modification of mind and mental disposition
- Different levels of preparation
- The role of ego in self-realization and understanding consciousness
OM
- Meaning, symbolism, and significance of OM
- Eight limbs of yoga
- Kriya yoga
- Samyama yoga
- Types of Samadhi
- Nirbija and Sabija Samadhi
- Superconscious state of self-realization
Obstacles on the path of yoga
- Physical and mental disturbances caused by an unconcentrated mind
- Means to overcome obstacles
- Methods to control the modifications of the mind
Lifestyle and ethics for yoga practitioners and teachers (value-based lifestyle - yamas and niyamas)
- Yogic value system in an ancient period and in a contemporary period
- Non-judgmental disposition of a yogi
- The exemplary role of a yogi in the contemporary society
- Lifestyle of a yogi - yogic diet
- The spirit of the yogic practices
- Roles and responsibilities of yoga teachers
- Written assignment on selected philosophical topics and finishing test
The Practicum
- Practice teaching under the guidance of a teacher
- One to one teaching, teaching in small groups, and in big groups
- Receiving and giving feedback
- Observing others teaching
- Practical exam of teaching
- Assisting the main teacher
Itinerary
- 06:15 - 07:45 Mantra chanting, pranayama, and guided meditations / Kriya practice
- 08:30 - 10:00 Asana practice
- 10:00 - 11:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00 Yoga philosophy and anatomy class
- 13:00 - 15:00 Lunch break
- 15:00 - 16:00 Alignment, teaching methodology, or adjustments training
- 16:00 - 16:50 Student teaching practice
- 17:00 - 18:00 Asana practice
- 18:00 - 19:00 Methodology / teaching practice / guided meditation
- 20:00 - 21:00 Sat-Sangams - question and answer session on philosophy, spirituality, and meditation-related topics (two days a week)
Included excursions
A day trek to Triund and a popular hill dubbed the jewel crown of Dharamsala is included in the retreat.
Instructors
Dr. Keshava Murthy, PhD, E-RYT-200, RYT 500+
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Dr. Keshava has been teaching yoga philosophy, meditation and pranayama, therapeutic yoga, principle teachings of original tantra, Sanskrit language and poetry, and Vedic mantra chanting in various academic settings and yoga teacher training centers. He taught more than 100 yoga teacher training courses. Keshava lives a monastic life practicing and teaching yoga, meditation, and spirituality. He is committed to bringing a deep change in the personality of a seeker in order to have a meaningful and blissful life with peace, harmony and universal awareness.
Eleanor Evrard, E-RYT-200, RYT 500+
Eleanor is RYT- 500+ in Yoga Anatomy and Vinyasa Teacher. She is an experienced osteopath and practicing yogini (RYT 500+) with extensive training in various styles including Hatha, Anusara, Vinyasa flow, Yin, and Ashtanga. She loves yoga’s eight limbs for their profound healing qualities and the unconditional unlimited joy they helped bring into her life. Teaching anatomy is one of Eleanor’s many passions. She especially enjoys helping yogis understand their own bodies in order to fully integrate their unique limitations and qualities in their own practice.
Shubham Dhumal (Shubhu), E-RYT 500+, YACEP
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Subham was born and brought up in central India. A yoga enthusiast from the age of 4, he started learning Yoga from his mother Ms. Anjali and always dreamt about being a Yoga Sadhaka and teacher. Shubham received various certificates and titles from Kaivalyadhama, a well-known Yoga Institute in central India on successful completion of different yoga programs. He has been teaching different styles of Yoga, physiology and Anatomy in various Registered Yoga Schools (RYS) and Yoga Teacher Training programs and various platform since 2013.
Helen Warriner- E-RYT-500+
Her yoga journey started 8 years ago and she fell in love with yoga the way the asanas made her feel. Her curiosity and love for yoga took her to India in 2017 where she did her initial teacher training at Sarvaguna in Hatha and Vinyasa. She did an advanced training 2 years later eager to learn more and have since found a love for trapeze and aerial yoga. Yoga has taken her on a journey of self-discovery and growth, supported her through difficult periods and opened up an incredible new way of thinking and perspective on life.
Location
This course will be held in Dharamsala, close to the Himalayas. The Himalayas, meaning the abode of snow in Sanskrit, are a range of mountains with mighty snow peaks, forming the northern border of the Indian subcontinent. The Himalayas have been a great inspiration for spiritual practitioners, yogis, saints, as well as healers. Experienced by many practitioners and yogis as a very powerful energy center on the Earth, these sacred mountains have been inspiring many people.
Dharamshala is located in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Nestled below the mighty snow-clad peaks of the beautiful Himalayan Dhauladhar mountain range, it is a wonderful location with an abundance of natural beauty and spiritual diversity.
Dharmashala is the spiritual headquarters of Buddhists all over the world. It is the home of the Dalai Lama and the center of the Tibetan exile. Dalai Lama has been living here along with his followers since 1959. His presence and the Tibetan population have made Dharamshala a popular destination for Indian and foreign tourists, including students studying Tibetan culture.
Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj are twin towns located by the Himalayan mountain range. Dharamshala is mainly populated by locals. McLeod Ganj is the abode of the Dalai Lama. Many Tibetans have found their permanent settlements in this town and are leading a peaceful life.
Bhagsunag and Dharmakot are twin beautiful hamlets located two kilometers away from McLeod Ganj. These two villages are relatively calm and quiet and give a conducive atmosphere for yoga and meditation practices. Hence, many yoga and meditation learners chose to come here for their training.
Distances
- Amritsar, 200 kilometers
- Chandigarh, 250 kilometers
- Gaggal Airport, 25 kilometers
- Pathankot train station, 100 kilometers
Features
Activities
- Massage
- Reiki
- Shopping
- Swimming
General
- Beach
- Café
- Dining area
- Yoga shala
Services
- Beauty salon
- Free bottled water
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Local market
- Mosquito net
Food
In this training course, all three meals would be provided except for Saturday dinners and meals on Sunday. The meals would be vegetarian. Vegan and gluten-free food also served those who opt. The food during the training period is included in the total course fee.
Oasis guesthouse runs its own restaurant exclusively for the yoga students. Indian yogic meals are prepared there for the course students.
Additionally, two herbal teas will be provided daily along with unlimited filtered drinking water. For meals on Sundays, you can visit the many local restaurants that are just three minute's walk from the yoga center offering Indian, International, and Tibetan cuisine at very reasonable prices.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Raw food
- 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)
- Meditate on the mountains
- Take day trips in the area
- Visit Dalailama temple and Tibetan settlements
What's included
- 2 herbal teas and unlimited filtered drinking water
- 3 daily vegetarian meals except on Saturday nights and Sundays
- 27 nights of accommodation
- Certificate of completion
- A day trek to Triund
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hot shower
- Registration fee
- Sarvaguna Yoga kit containing two T-shirts and one yoga bag
- Transfer from and to Gaggal Airport (DHM)
- Teacher training course study material
- Tuition fee
- 18% GST
What's not included
- Flights
- Meals on Saturday nights and Sundays
- Optional activities
- Transportation
- Travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DHM
Gaggal Airport
11 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Gaggal Airport (DHM). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Sarvaguna Yoga will pick you up from the airport. The best way for travelers to reach Dharamsala by air is to travel from New Delhi Airport (DEL). New Delhi Airport is connected to almost all major destinations and all major cities in India.
Daily flights are operated from New Delhi to Gaggal Airport, which is about 25 kilometers away from the yoga center. Alternatively, you can take a flight to Chandigarh (250 kilometers from the yoga center) or Amritsar (200 kilometers away from the center), and then take a pre-paid taxi to McLeod Ganj. It takes four to five hours to reach there. A taxi ride will cost about 6,000 INR. If you choose to arrive at Amritsar International Airport, you can reach Dharamsala by taxi, which is a better option.
Arrival by bus
There are daily bus services from Delhi to Dharamsala every evening. It is a 10 to 12-hour journey with a fare of 300 to 1,300 INR depending upon the type of bus you choose to travel. Public buses are available from New Delhi and from other major cities. This option is the most economical. Bus services are also available from Manali and Shimla. Sarvaguna Yoga can provide you with more information on how to travel to Dharamsala if you need it.
Arrival by train
There is no direct train to reach Dharamsala. Pathankot is the nearest railway station to reach Dharamsala. Pathankot Railway Station is well connected by rail with all other major cities in India. The distance from Pathankot to the center is about 100 kilometers and it costs around 1,500 INR to reach the center by taxi.
Airport: Gaggal Airport
Airport transfer included: Gaggal Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
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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