21 Day 200-Hour Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Ayurveda and Healing Yoga Teacher Training in Goa, India

Certification

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

At Shiva Yoga, Goa, the experienced and certified teachers will guide you through an in-depth exploration of yoga philosophy, anatomy, ayurveda, teaching methodology, asana practice, pranayama, and meditation.

Course Objectives

• Develop advanced physical and mental practice in Vinyasa yoga and Ashtanga yoga
• Deepen understanding and experience of Pranayama and Mantra
• Explore yogic philosophy in more depth
• Enhance knowledge of Yoga Anatomy and its application to teaching
• Expand practice by exploring different styles and disciplines of yoga
• Refine meditation skills for relaxation and concentration
• Foster individual yoga journeys and growth
• Cultivate confidence and teaching skills for modern society
• Master the art of clear demonstration and instruction
• Teach proper alignment, hands-on adjustments, and prevent injuries
• Instruct jumping transitions in Vinyasa Flow
• Explain Pranayama's benefits and teach Kriya Yoga
• Demonstrate Mudras, Bandas, and their benefits
• Introduce Ayurveda and principles for observing and teaching one-to-one and group classes
• Holistic Healing in Arambol, Goa: Immerse yourself in the serene town of Arambol for a true yogic experience. Engage in diverse activities like ecstatic dance, sauna sessions, and nature explorations, providing a holistic rejuvenation.
• Nature, Culture, and Relaxation: Connect with nature at the Banyan Tree, explore scenic beaches, and indulge in vibrant cultural experiences like market visits and mud baths. Our environment offers the perfect blend to recharge and reconnect with yourself.

Classes (Yoga Teacher Training Studying Program)

Asana Practices

This helps you become a skilled instructor in yoga and meditation. They have expertise in various types of yoga postures, including standing, seated, forward bends, back bends, spinal rotations, and inversions, as well as positions where the practitioner is lying on their front or back.

Teaching Methodologies

A yoga teacher's responsibilities typically include designing and sequencing yoga classes, using techniques to adjust students' poses, and providing hands-on assistance as needed. They get knowledge about proper alignment for each posture and potential risks associated with certain poses.

Yoga Anatomy

Topics that may be covered in yoga training could include the digestive system, respiratory system, and circulatory system, as well as the language of motion and skeletal anatomy. Understanding how muscles function in essential yoga poses could also be a key component of this training.

Meditation and Pranayama

Involves learning various breathing techniques, including abdominal breathing, Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing), and Kapalabhati breath along with structured methods to cultivate inner calmness, with the ultimate goal of achieving Samadhi (self-realization)

Yoga Philosophy

Involves learning about the foundational texts of Yoga, such as the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and understanding the concepts of Yoga philosophy, including the eight limbs of Yoga, the nature of the self, and the concept of karma and dharma

Additional Topics

In a yoga teacher training course, topics such as Yoga Nidra, yoga cleansing practices (Shatkarma), yoga bandhas, mudras, sound healing, and recitation of sacred sounds such as Mantra chanting and Kirtan may be covered.

Daily tentative schedule

• 06:30 - 07:30 - Meditation
• 07:30 - 08:30 - Mantra chanting and Pranayama
• 08:30 - 09:00 - Fruit and tea break
• 09:00 - 10:00 - Asana practice
• 10:00 - 11:00 - Breakfast
• 11:00 - 12:15 - Adjustment and alignment
• 12:30 - 13:45 - Yoga Philosophy/ Yoga Anatomy/ Ayurveda
• 13:45 - 14:30 - Lunch
• 14:30 - 15:30 - Break
• 15:30 - 16:00 - Karma yoga
• 16:00 - 17:30 - Asana practice/Asana teaching practice by students
• 18:00 - 19:00 - Dinner
• 19:00 - 20:00 - Yoga Nidra/Trataka/Theory teaching practice by students
• Saturday: Cleansing techniques/Shatkarma, workshop/outings, Asana Practice
• On Sundays, enjoy a complete day of rest, and kindly note that meals will not be provided.

Note: Schedule can be changed according to the group, weather conditions and facilitators

Rules and regulations at Shiva Yoga

• Lights will be turned off at 22:00, and no noise should be made after that.
• Please use bluetooth or headphones to avoid disturbing others.
• Do not eat inside the dorm.
• Smoking and drinking are not allowed.
• Any individual from Shiva Yoga who stays in the house and misbehaves, disrespects others, smokes, or drinks on the premises can be immediately removed without prior warning.
• Please take care of your belongings. The Shiva Yoga team is not responsible for them.
• Keep the washroom clean.
• There will be extra charges for laundry.
• Do not waste food, food will be self-service. Please wash your plates and glasses after using them.
• Your consent for content creation is valued. If you are not comfortable with photos or videos, please inform the organizers in advance.
• If you are not comfortable with physical adjustments and alignment of asanas, please inform the organizers in advance.
• Please clean the mats after class and roll them up for storage.
• Don't bring outsiders into and around the shala and engaging in conversations and forming close connections with outsiders within the Shiva Yoga premises is strictly prohibited.
• Access to the dorm is restricted to residents only; outsiders are not permitted
• 90% attendance is compulsory for the course, except in cases of sickness.
• Conversation and discussion about alcohol, drugs, and any substances around the Shala are prohibited.
• If you go outside, please return before 22:30.
• Only vegetarian food is permitted in yoga shala.
• This Shala was created with a lot of positive energy and love, so please respect the space.
• Please let the organizers know about your food preferences(vegan/glutton-free, lactose-free to make necessary arrangements).

Important information

Each course has 2 batches, 15-20 student capacity.​

• Batch 1- Beginners Batch (100, 200 hours and Retreat students)
• Batch 2- Advanced Batch (300 hours and intermediate students) ​​

Asana, Anatomy, Philosophy, Ayurveda, Adjustment and Alignment classes run separately for batch 1 and batch 2 students but outings and workshops practice will be together.