28 Day 200-Hour Holistic YTTC in Rishikesh, India: Kundalini, Ayurveda, Sound Healing, Yin, Iyengar

Know your School - Shree Maha Yoga

Shree Maha Yoga offers yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, 200-hour yoga teacher training, Yoga Alliance certified training, mantra chanting classes, yoga anatomy courses, and Ayurveda modules, and Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certification..Shree Maha Yoga

is a certified yoga school from Yoga Alliance. They offer top-quality yoga education in Rishikesh, the global center of yoga. Their main focus is delivering excellent 200-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh. They also provide 100-hour and 300-hour courses. Their training covers traditional yoga styles, yoga philosophy, asanas, breathing exercises, anatomy, meditation, mantra chanting, and teaching methods.

This comprehensive curriculum provides in depth knowledge of traditional Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar Yoga, yoga history and philosophy, anatomy, alignments and adjustments, teaching methodology. Program supports your personal growth through trauma and emotional healing therapies, helping you connect with your deeper self.

What makes Shree Maha Yoga the Best School to learn.

• Opening fire ceremony/ havan ritual before commencing on pious yogic journey
• Traditional yoga and wisdoms of vedas combined with modern techniques
• Daily intensive and in-depth practice of asana, pranayama, meditation, alignments, mantras chanting
• Certified and with decades of experience teachers ang gurus for your transformation from student to teacher
• Acro/ Restorative, Yin, sound healing sessions
• Trauma and emotional healing modules to get past through any emotional/physical pain to heal yourself and others
• Therapeutic/ Ayurvedic massages and naturopathy sessions to clean your mind and body naturally
• Teaching Methodology sessions to make you a skilled teacher ready to inspire
• Comprehensive curriculum: the program covers Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, and Kundalini yoga, providing a well-rounded education in multiple styles
• Sound healing integration: experience deep relaxation and mental clarity with varied sounds and vibrations to balance body and mind and enhance your yoga practice
• Sound healing
• Serene environment: Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas along the sacred Ganges River, offering a spiritually enriching and peaceful setting
• Supportive community: Join a network of like-minded individuals, fostering lifelong connections and a supportive learning environment

Grow personally and succeed professionally with this course.

This comprehensive program goes beyond certification; it fosters profound personal transformation. Through the integration of emotional healing treatment, Ayurveda philosophy, trauma recovery, and applied Ayurveda, you will cultivate physical and emotional well-being, mental clarity, and increased confidence.

You will gain in-depth knowledge of yoga anatomy, precise asana alignment, pranayama techniques, meditation, and spiritual connection, empowering you not only to teach effectively but also to live a balanced, healthier, and happier life.

Graduates become part of the lifelong Shree Maha Yoga family, with ongoing support and a global community of fellow practitioners to enrich your personal and professional journey.

Sample Course Schedule - Your Daily Routine

• 05:00 Morning bell
• 06:00 Shatkarma
• 06:30 Pranayama
• 07:45 Hatha yoga
• 09:15 Breakfast
• 11:00 Alignment, adjustment, methodology/Anatomy
• 12:00 Mantra chanting/Ayurveda
• 13:00 Lunch
• 15:00 Philosophy/Kundalini
• 16:30 Ashtanga yoga
• 18:15 Meditation
• 19:15 Dinner
• 21:00 Lights off

Shree Maha Yoga offers the best 200-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, combining Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar, Yin, and Kundalini yoga with transformative sound healing sessions. This comprehensive program deepens your practice and prepares you to teach with confidence. Nestled in the serene foothills of the Himalayas and along the sacred Ganges River, Shree Maha Yoga provides an ideal, spiritually charged environment. The training includes meditation, pranayama, asana practice, anatomy, philosophy, and teaching methodology, ensuring holistic development and personal growth. Join Shree Maha Yoga for an enriching and life-changing experience.

Yoga styles you will learn in this course

• Hatha yoga
• Vinyasa yoga
• Nidra yoga
• Ashtanga yoga
• Karma yoga
• Alignment yoga
• Yin yoga
• Kundalini yoga

Striking features of the training:

• Traditional yoga school in Rishikesh
• Yoga Alliance certified yoga teachers
• The calm and naturalistic atmosphere in school and residential premises
• Budget friendly yoga teacher training program in Rishikesh
• Specially designed curriculum for beginner-level yoga students

Course syllabus

Pranayama

Pranayama is a set of yogic techniques and practices generally defined as breath control and is on its own considered a science. Here is what you’ll learn on the subject:

• 1 - Introduction of pranayama
• 2 - Benefits of pranayama
• 3 - The pranic body
• 4 - Prana and lifestyle
• 5 - Breath, health and pranayama
• 6 - Pranayama and the spiritual

Bandhas (energy locks)

Bandhas are energy locks provoked by the contraction of certain groups of muscles and are widely used in yoga practice. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn on the subject:

• 1 - Preparation for bandha
• 2 - Benefits of bandha
• 3 - Mula bandha
• 4 - Jalandhara bandha
• 5 - Uddiyana bandha

Mantra chanting

Mantras play a big role in daily yogic life. Mantras are sounds, and prayers that carry huge energy and vibration. You will be taught to sing:

• 1 - Opening mantra
• 2 - Om chanting
• 3 - Gayatri mantra
• 4 - Guru vandana (prayer to Guru)
• 5 - Student and master mantra
• 6 - Patanjali mantra (Ashtanga mantra)
• 7 - Completeness mantra

Kriya And shatkarma (the six purification methods of Hatha yoga)

Shatkarma is the Sanskrit term for one of the six yogic purification techniques (kriyas) as outlined in the “Hatha Yoga Pradipika.” The purpose of these cleansing techniques is to keep the body strong, clean and healthy. They remove toxins and anything blocking the flow of prana in the body.

Practicing shatkarma internally purifies the body, and makes pranayama and meditation practice easier by preparing the body to perform these practices without distraction, discomfort or fatigue. This is a traditional yogic cleansing technique which is very effective and good to remove many illnesses and open the body blockages. You’ll learn:

• 1 - Jal neti
• 2 - Ruber neti
• 3 - Sutra neti
• 4 - Kunjal neti

Hatha yoga

Indian traditional yoga style is called “Hatha” (“ha” means sun, “tha” means moon) unifying the sun and the moon within (Yin and Yang). It’s a physical method for preparing and maintaining the body, providing stamina, flexibility, balance, and strength. This is the most traditional, popular, and beneficial yoga style. What you’ll practice:

Joints warm ups (Pawanmuktasana series A, B and C):

• 1 - Surya namaskara (sun salutation) and Chandra Namaskara (moon salutation)
• 2 - Yoga Mudrasana
• 3 - Matsyasana
• 4 - Gupta Padmasana
• 5 - Baddha
• 6 - Padmasana
• 7 - Kukkutasana
• 8 - Garbhasana
• 9 - Backward bending asanas
• 10 - Saral Bhujangasana (easy cobra pose)
• 11 - Bhujangasana (cobra pose)
• 12 - Tiryaka Bhujangasana (twisting cobra pose)
• 13 - Sarpasana (snake pose)
• 14 - Ardha Shalabhasana (half locust pose)
• 15 - Shalabhasana (locust pose)
• 16 - Saral Dhanurasana (easy bow pose)
• 17 - Kandharasana (shoulder pose)
• 18 - Ardha Chandrasana (half moon pose)
• 19 - Setu Asana (bridge pose)
• 20 - Gomukhasana (cow’s face pose)
• 21 - Forward bending asanas
• 22 - Paschimottanasana (back stretching pose)
• 23 - Gatyatmak Paschimottanasana (dynamic back stretch pose)
• 24 - Pada Prasar Paschimottanasana (legs spread back stretch pose)
• 25 - Janu Sirshasana (head to knee pose)
• 26 - Ardha Padma paschimottanasana (half lotus back stretching pose)
• 27 - Hasta Pada Angushthasana (finger to toe stretch)
• 28 - Padahastasana (hand to foot pose)
• 29 - Sirsha Angustha Yogasana (head to toe pose)
• 30 - Utthitajanusirshasana (standing head between knees pose)

Spinal twisting and advanced asanas:

• 1 - Ardha Matsyendrasana (half spinal twist)
• 2 - Parivritti Janu Sirsasana (spiraled head to knee pose)
• 3 - Poornabhujangasana (full cobra pose)
• 4 - Kurmasana (tortoise pose)
• 5 - Poornashalabhasana (full locust pose)
• 6 - Poorna Dhanurasana (full bow pose)
• 7 - Dhanu-rakarshan-asana (archer’s pose)
• 8 - Chakrasana (wheel pose)
• 9 - Hanumanasana (leg splitting pose)
• 10 - Poornamatsyendrasana (full spinal twist pose)
• 11 - Mayurasana (peacock pose)
• 12 - Padma mayurasana (lotus or bound peacock pose)
• 13 - Gorakshasana (Yogi Gorakhnath’s pose)
• 14 - Astavakrasana (eight-twists pose)
• 15 - Vrischikasana (scorpion pose)
• 16 - Inverted pose, balancing pose and core pose

Teaching methodology

During these classes, you will learn how a perfect posture should be. You will also learn how to connect with your future students through correct class verbal guidance and touch adjustment, and about recurrent yoga injuries and how to prevent them.

Teaching methodology is one the most important parts of the course as the students will learn the following:

• 1 - How to conduct a class
• 2 - Classroom management
• 3 - How to get in and come out from the posture
• 4 - How to assist and help while teaching the class
• 5 - Which kind of words you should be using as a yoga teacher
• 6 - What makes you different than other teachers in terms of teaching
• 7 - Which kind of asanas you should recommend with different health issues
• 8 - How to use belts, bolster, bricks and chair during the class adjustment

Yoga philosophy

The history of yoga, the sutras of Patanjali and the importance of yoga and its origins in India are the subjects of these classes and lectures. Questions will be addressed and you will deepen your knowledge about yoga.

• 1 - Complete body anatomy
• 2 - Skeleton system
• 3 - Muscular system
• 4 - Circulatory system
• 5 - Nervous system
• 6 - Respiratory system

Ashtanga Vinyasa

An intensive and integral part of yoga, Ashtanga yoga style requires deep commitment and self-practice to achieve the goal. The Pyramid’s yoga instructors are experienced teachers and advanced practitioners of the Ashtanga style and will guide you safely through the hardest postures. you’ll learn the complete Led primary series :

Standing poses:

• 1 - Hasta Padangusthasana and Pada Hastasana
• 2 - Utthita Tri Konasana
• 3 - Parivrtta Tri Konasana
• 4 - Utthitan Parsva Konasana
• 5 - Parivrtta Parsva Konasana
• 6 - Prasarita Padottanasana A, B, C and D
• 7 - Utthita Parsvottanasana
• 8 - Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
• 9 - Utthita Parsvasahita
• 10 - Utthita Eka Padasana
• 11 - Ardhabaddha Padmottanasana
• 12 - Utkastasana
• 13 - Virabhadrasana A, B and C
• 14 - Primary asanas
• 15 - Paschimottanasana A, B and C
• 16 - Purvottanasana
• 17 - Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana
• 18 - Tirieng Mukha Eka Pada Paschimottanasana
• 19 - Janu Sirsasana A, B and C
• 20 - Marichyasana A, B and D
• 21 - Navasana
• 22 - Lolasana
• 23 - Bhuja Pidasana
• 24 - Kurmasana
• 25 - Kukkutasana
• 26 - Baddha Konasana A and B
• 27 - Konasana A and B

Intermediate asanas:

• 1 - Salabhasana A and B
• 2 - Dhanurasana
• 3 - Ustrasana
• 4 - Kapotasana A and B
• 5 - Supta Vajrasana
• 6 - Bakasana
• 7 - Bakasana B Jump
• 8 - Ardha Matsyendrasana
• 9 - Tittibhasana
• 10 - Picha Mayurasana
• 11 - Vatayanasana
• 12 - Gomukhasana A and B
• 13 - Hasta Sirsasana (head stand)

Advanced A (optional):

• Kasyapasana
• Bhairavasana
• Urdhva Kukkatasana A
• Galavasana
• Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana
• Viprita Salabhasana
• Gandha Bherundasana
• Hanumanasana
• Natrajasana
• Raja Kapotasana

Anatomy and physiology

In the 200-hour multi-style program, the anatomy module takes you deeper into how the human body works during yoga. You’ll learn about the biomechanics of poses and how to align your body properly to get the most benefits and avoid injuries. You also cover common injuries and ways to modify poses for safe practice. Additionally, you’ll discover how yoga can be used for healing and overall well-being. This advanced anatomy knowledge will help you approach your practice and teaching with a better understanding of your body. It’s an exciting opportunity to enhance your yoga journey and become a more mindful and informed practitioner.

• 1 - Advanced understanding of anatomy and physiology
• 2 - Biomechanics of asanas
• 3 - Common injuries and modifications
• 4 - Yoga Therapy and rehabilitation

Adjustment and alignment

This module focuses on improving your skills in assisting students during advanced yoga poses. It will help you understand how to align their bodies properly for safety and effectiveness and enhance your teaching abilities. Follow these simple steps to refine your adjustment and alignment skills:

• 1 - Understanding advanced asanas
• 2 - Mastering verbal cues and observations
• 3 - Building body-mind connection
• 4 - Optimal alignment for effectiveness
• 5 - Elevate your teaching
• 6 - Cultivating sensitivity and awareness

Practicum

In the 200-hour multi-style program, the practicum module is a crucial step for students to become yoga teachers. They get to practice teaching yoga to their classmates under the guidance of an experienced teacher. This hands-on experience helps them refine their teaching style, find their own voice, and become more confident as yoga instructors. They receive feedback and support from their peers, which helps them improve their teaching abilities.

The practicum module brings together everything they’ve learned, from alignment and adjustments to sequencing and philosophy, and allows them to apply it in their teaching. It’s a safe and nurturing environment that prepares them to start their teaching journey with skill and authenticity.

Meditation

In the 200-hour multi-style program, the meditation module is all about exploring different meditation practices. Students will learn techniques like mantra, trataka, and vipassana, experiencing their powerful effects firsthand. They’ll deepen their own meditation practice and also learn how to guide others in meditation. Integrating meditation into yoga classes will be taught, creating a complete and transformative experience for students. This module empowers students to embrace meditation’s essence, cultivating presence, stillness, and mindfulness. They’ll be ready to share the wonderful benefits of meditation with others and make a positive impact on their yoga journey.

Assessment

• Your overall performance
• Your improvement from day 1 to day 28th
• Attendance
• Your behavior and maintaining code of conduct.
• Practical demonstration of the postures (test)
• Written exam (objective)