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Patnem Garden Cottages, Patnem Beach, Cancona 403702 South Goa, India
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India Yoga Teacher Training
Experience a yoga teacher training with highly experienced teachers by the beach. Join this 200-hour teacher training of multi-style yoga in the land of mesmerizing Indian beaches. Shivoham Yoga is committed to bringing you in touch with the true essence of yoga. Discover what it takes to be an inspiring yoga teacher and get completely equipped to become a professional or do this just to deepen your knowledge about yoga.
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Rimi
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Highlights
- Eligibility to register for Yoga Alliance certification upon completion
- Daily yoga classes
- Pranayama, chanting, and painting
- Workshops on hip-opening, back-bending, inversion, etc.
- Asanas, anatomy, yoga philosophy, and teaching methodology
- Receive a Shivoham Yoga manual and stationery, bag, t-shirt, and yoga mat
- 23 nights accommodation
- 3 meals a day will be provided
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
23 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Hindi
Group size: Maximum of 18 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
12:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
During the training, you will stay at Patnem Garden Cottages. You can choose to stay in single or double accommodation. All rooms are non-AC and you can upgrade to an AC room at an additional cost. The spacious accommodation with a pleasant environment helps you to learn the core of yoga with positivity all around.
The YTT in Goa has all the necessary amenities you will need including restaurants, chill out and dining areas, Wi-Fi, staff to assist you 24/7, toilet papers, and clean towels. Hot water is supplied through water heaters. The space has been designed to align with the wider purpose and values, respecting the environment, and looking after all living beings.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
About the training
The 200-hour yoga teacher training in Goa at Shivoham Yoga School is registered with Yoga Alliance. This 200-hour yoga teacher training Goa is created to teach you various aspects of yoga from asana (yoga poses), pranayama (yoga breathing technique), and teaching methodology to planning and sequencing a yoga class with anatomy.
This comprehensive curriculum also covers yoga philosophy based on the Yoga Sutras, yogic lifestyle and ethics, yogic diet, and physiology for yoga teachers and yoga practitioners, among other topics related to the practice of cultivating a balanced life. Shivoham Yoga School strongly encourages you to bring your own creativity into your teaching practice.
By the end of the 200-hour yoga teacher training in Goa, you will learn Hatha yoga, Vinyasa Flow, and Ashtanga yoga as self-practice and be ready to teach classes based on this style of yoga, along with creating your own Vinyasa Flow sequences with various themes and teach yoga anywhere in the world.
This yoga teacher training course starts with a strong physical foundation, evolving into energetic, mental, emotional, and spiritual practice. This teacher training course is a fusion of Hatha yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga. Key principles and rules of yoga are taught by the teachers of Shivoham Yoga and dedicated practitioners to help you gain an in-depth understanding, knowledge, and insight into the methodology of yoga.
The Shivoham Yoga system encourages function within an existing society, rather than against it or apart from it. This allows for deeper connections with the spiritual and physical beings that surround you on a daily basis. When individuality is inspired and oneness within the community is celebrated, the teachings become inclusive of infinite possibilities.
Yogic Philosophy
- History and evolution of yoga, concept
- Meaning and aim of yoga
- What is Hatha yoga? What is Ashtanga yoga? What is Vinyasa Krama?
- Four paths of yoga
- Vedas and six systems of Indian Philosophy
- Meaning of Om, Omkar, and Gayatri Mantra
- Eight Limbs of Yoga
- Mudras, Bandhas, and Kriyas
- Concepts of Gunas (Satva, Rajas, Tamas) and their application in daily life.
- Meaning and importance of Mantra Chanting
- Lifestyle and ethics of a yoga practitioner and teacher.
- Fire ceremony - Philosophy
Yoga asana practice
- Gentle warm-up exercises, dynamic warm-up, full-body warm-up before a practice
- Sun salutations, traditional Hatha sun-salutation, sun-salutation with variations in a Vinyasa Flow
- The concept of asanas, varieties, and effects
- Traditional Hatha yoga poses, modern, and contemporary yoga poses
- Standing sequence and standing postures
- Seated postures, supine and prone poses, inversions, the closing sequence
- Vinyasa sequences based on themes
- Workshops on handstand, arm-balance, back-bending, hip-opening
- Therapeutic yoga, how to avoid injuries, safety in practice
Teaching methodology
- Qualities of a yoga teacher
- The attitude of a yoga teacher and being yourself
- Safety measures, how to avoid injuries
- Cultivation of command through voice modulations
- How to deepen your connection with your inner being
- Importance of communication, giving cues, and instructions
- Traditional Hatha yoga class, Sivananda class 12 basic postures
- Principles of sequencing various Vinyasa flows
- Peak pose and how to build up to one
- Setting up a class, teaching big groups and small groups, personal training
- Yoga business, marketing strategies, set up your studio, build a community
Pranayama and meditation
- What is Prana, types of Prana, importance, and benefits of Pranayama
- Eight types of pranayama: Nadi Shodhana, Shitali, Shitkari, Bhramari, Ujjayi, Bhastrika, Moorcha, Plavini
- The concept of meditation, types of meditation
- Observing the breath, body-scanning, Vipassana, Transcendental
- Meditation, Chakra meditation, Kundalini meditation
Yogic Anatomy
- Basic concepts of functional anatomy and physiology related to movement
- Application of anatomical principles to yoga practice (mechanics of yoga asana, its benefits, contraindications, healthy patterns of movement, etc)
- Practical anatomy with a major emphasis on the skeletal system, muscular system, connective tissue, nervous system, and movements of the major joints of the body
- Muscular and skeletal differences i.e. compression, tension, and proportion and orientation theory
- Study of different regions of the body: The knee, hips, spine, and shoulder
Alignment and adjustment
- How to safely go in and go out of a posture
- How to give cues and instructions
- Anatomy of a yoga posture
- Benefits of a yoga posture
- Contra-indications, hands-on adjustments
- Modification, advance variation, and use of props
Note
At the end of the 200-hour yoga teacher training in Goa, there will be a written, as well as practical assessment, and full participation is expected from students in all classes. Attendance in all classes is mandatory and compulsory, if you fail to do so, there is a possibility that you will receive a certificate of participation whereas full participation students will receive a certificate of completion.
Who can apply to this program
This 200-hour yoga teacher training in Goa is the first step aspirants take to deepen their yoga practice, whether your goal is to start teaching yoga and make it a career or it’s a journey to immerse yourself in spirituality, both are welcome. So don’t question your practice, all levels are welcome, and the team of well-experienced teachers will offer you full support in your journey.
Sample daily schedule
Keeping the requirements of Yoga Alliance, the 200-hour YTT program follows an intense schedule where almost 6 to 7 training hours in a day are assigned to some aspect of yoga. You may find the training intensive but transformational.
- 06:00 - 07:00 Shatkarma / mantra chanting
- 07:00 - 08:45 Pranayama and Vinyasa flow
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 - 11:30 Anatomy / hands-on adjustment / yoga therapy
- 12:00 - 13:00 Philosophy - yoga philosophy
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
- 14:00 - 15:00 Karma yoga / painting / Bhakti yoga
- 15:00 - 16:15 Alignment / workshops / Acro yoga
- 16:30 - 17:45 Ashtanga Vinyasa - primary series, intermediate series
- 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation / yoga Nidra
- 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
Instructors
Rimi Sodhi
Born in Pune, dynamic and cheerful Rimi Sodhi is a yoga instructor who said goodbye to the corporate world, and namaste to her yogic journey, which began at the age of 26. Her teaching skills specialize in Hatha and Vinyasa yoga. Spirituality struck her at the tender age of 8 when she and her friends would meditate every weekend under the guidance of their spiritual mentor. She is a classically trained dancer and singer who carries her Zen den to every corner of the country, providing yoga sessions in schools, corporates, studios and has taught at some yoga training courses in Goa, Dharamsala.
Location
Shivoham Yoga school is located at Patnem Beach in South Goa, known for its pristine beaches, it is consistently rated one of the best places to do your YTT course and yoga retreats in the world. Shivoham Yoga in Goa is located near the beach, set back from the main road, nestled in the middle of beautiful natural surroundings, it allows you to be in nature and enjoy the beach and mountain vibes of Goa.
It is a safe and welcoming space of self-discovery where you can truly escape and connect with your inner-self. The beach is scenic and very popular amongst iternational tourists.
Food
At the restaurant, you will find a wide variety of exquisite vegetarian food with the taste and spice of Indian cuisine. All food is handled with love, care, and cleanliness. The vegetables and fruits are washed with filtered water, and every dish represents the passion they feel for food. Please note that the kitchen team does not offer any non-vegetarian food (including eggs). Please inform them of any dietary requirements when you book.
See below a sample of the menu:
- Breakfast: Oats porridge, muesli, brown bread, fresh tropical and seasonal fruits, herbal tea, milk, yogurt, and one traditional Indian breakfast, different every day
- Lunch: Fresh salads, sautéed vegetables, lentils, beans, rice, Indian bread, and more
- Dinner: Close your day with delicious traditional Indian food, along with healthy salads and healthy soups
- Tea breaks: You will enjoy herbal or masala tea, twice a day
- Filtered water: There is unlimited free filtered water available all the time.
On the weekends, the following activities are organized:
- Visit to a local market, here you will explore the local Indian stuff
- Visit vegan cafes and understand the Indian culture
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
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)
- Henna tattoo
- Boat ride
- Rent a bicycle
- Kayaking
- Ayurvedic massage therapies
Spa treatments
Available at a center nearby:
- Deep-tissue massage
- Swedish massage
What's included
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance
- Full 200-hour tuition fee for all classes
- Workshop on hip-opening, back-bending, inversion
- Shivoham yoga manual and stationery, bag, t-shirt, and yoga mat
- 23 nights accommodation
- 3 meals and drinks daily
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Sunday meals
- Air conditioner (Extra 100 USD)
- Room heater (Extra 100 USD)
- Extra expenses (personal, laundry, etc.)
- Visa fee
How to get there
Recommended Airports
GOI
Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport)
47 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 21% 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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