6 Day 50-Hour Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Arambol, India

Certification

Upon completing the training, you will receive a 50-hour yoga teacher training diploma. This certification will empower you to teach yoga globally, opening doors to new opportunities and experiences.

Course objectives:

• Advanced practice: Elevate your physical and mental skills in Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga.
• Deepen knowledge: Expand understanding of pranayama, mantra, yoga philosophy, and anatomy through traditional texts like Hatha Pradipika.
• Diverse exploration: Explore various yoga styles, refine meditation, and integrate holistic practices like Ayurveda and sound healing.
• Teaching mastery: Build confidence and skills for modern teaching, focusing on alignment, adjustments, and injury prevention.
• Holistic experience: Engage in activities like ecstatic dance, sauna sessions, and nature explorations in Arambol for complete rejuvenation.
• Cultural connection: Recharge with nature at the Banyan Tree, scenic beaches, and vibrant cultural experiences, including market visits and mud baths.

Master the Art of Yoga with Ancient Wisdom

This course offers a rare opportunity to explore the depth of Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa practices, drawing inspiration from sacred texts like the Hatha Pradipika. You will cultivate a deep understanding of these styles, enabling you to teach with authenticity and compassion.

Svabodha’s holistic approach integrates the principles of Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa, empowering you to embody the true essence of yoga. By uniting these disciplines, you will emerge as a skilled and inspired yoga teacher, ready to share your knowledge with the world.

Who is this course for?​

This course is designed for true spiritual seekers ready to commit to regular practice and personal growth.

While it's best to have a few years of experience if you are serious about learning and going deeper, even a few months of practice can be sufficient. There are no prerequisites in terms of physical ability—you only need to be able to sit on the ground and stand up.

Course Curriculum

This program is ideal for those deeply committed to spiritual growth, who can dedicate time to regular personal practice and have a foundational background in related disciplines—whether as yoga teachers, seasoned practitioners, energy workers, healers, meditators, or shamans. The course emphasizes hands-on experience over theory, ensuring practical, real-world application.

• Yoga philosophy and history: Explore the origins and evolution of yoga, including the Yoga Sutras and the 8 limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
• Subtle anatomy: How the body works and how yoga can enhance the various systems within it e.g., muscular, skeletal, respiratory, endocrine, etc.
• Pranayama and meditation: Master breath control techniques and mindfulness practices to calm the mind and energize the body
• Asana practice: How the physical postures should be performed and sequenced. Includes variations you can give to students who may need easier progressions into the full posture
• Teaching methodology: Develop effective teaching skills and build your unique teaching voice
• Business of yoga: Learn how to market yourself and establish a successful career in the yoga community

The art of teaching

Become a skilled and inspirational yoga teacher. The program emphasizes practical teaching experience, equipping you with the skills and confidence needed to guide others:

• Practice teaching: Engage in supervised teaching sessions to refine your skills
• Teaching techniques: Learn verbal, visual, and physical instruction methods
• Personal philosophy: Develop and articulate your unique teaching philosophy

What you’ll gain

• In-depth yoga knowledge: Acquire a comprehensive understanding of yoga postures, history, and anatomy
• Teaching certification: Earn an internationally recognized yoga teacher certification
• Mindfulness and presence: Cultivate mindfulness practices to enhance your daily life
• Global community: Build lasting relationships with fellow yogis from around the world

Typical day at Svabodha Yoga School

The carefully crafted daily schedule ensures a balance between rigorous practice, insightful learning, and restful rejuvenation.

• 06:00 Wake-up call
• 06:30 - 07:45 Morning Kriya (Jalneti) + pranayama
• 08:00 - 09:00 Asana (Hatha, Yin), sound healing meditation
• 09:00 - 10:00 Nutritious breakfast
• 10:15 - 11:45 Yoga philosophy, anatomy, and Ayurveda
• 12:00 - 13:15 Teaching methodology (adjustment and alignment)
• 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch break
• 14:30 - 15:15 Rest, self-reflection, and self-love exercises
• 15:15 - 15:30 Library hour / self-study
• 16:00 - 17:30 Advanced asana and teaching practice
• 17:45 - 19:30 Beach practices / Goa experience (ecstatic, sauna, outings)
• 19:30 - 20:45 Dinner break
• 20:45 - 21:30 Satsang / group discussion
• 22:00 - Lights out

Note

• Despite a structured schedule, there will be time for rest, walks, the beach, and personal integration.
• For TTC courses, a minimum of 98% attendance is required (except in case of illness).
• Svabodha Wellness offers one complimentary extra night, which you can choose to take either before the course begins or after it ends. Additional nights of accommodation can be arranged upon request at an extra cost.