8 Day 100-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Transformative Yin Yoga Teacher Training in India
Embark on this transformative journey of Yin yoga that will provide you with an opportunity to connect with your inner self. Located in the cultural hub of national spirituality, leaning over by the mogul Himalayas and the pious Ganges, this training is ideal for practitioners to practice the deep essence of Yin yoga.
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Highlights
- Learn from daily classes
- Earn well-designed course material
- Beautiful school bag and T-shirt
- Available on-call doctor and emergency services
- Certificate of completion
- 7 nights accommodation
- Nutritious organic full-board meals daily
- Free Dehradun Airport pick-up
Skill level
- Beginner
Types
6 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Spa
- Wireless internet
The school provides the perfect environment to gain knowledge of yoga and spirituality. Swadharma Yogshala offers a beautiful venue nestled in the Himalayan forest of Rishikesh. The serene location is designed to provide a peaceful and rejuvenating environment for your yoga journey.
Room features:
- Natural light and fresh air - all rooms are designed to let in ample natural light and fresh air, enhancing your connection with nature.
- Modern comfort - enjoy the convenience of modern amenities including hot showers, WiFi, western-style attached toilets, comfy linens, and towels, essential toiletries, and personal wardrobe for safe-keeping.
- Beautiful view - an open sitting and resting area offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas and stunning sunsets, creating an ideal space for relaxation and contemplation. The venue combines the tranquility of nature with the comfort of modern facilities, making it one of the best accommodations in town. This perfect blend ensures that your stay is both comfortable and inspiring, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in your yoga practice and training.
Program
Certifications
The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
Yin yoga teacher training in Rishikesh at Swadharma Yogshala
Yin yoga originated in the line of yoga and took its form to provide people with an opportunity to connect with their inner self: Yin yoga teacher training in Rishikesh at Swadharma Yogshala. Located in the cultural hub of nationals spirituality leaning over by the mogul Himalayas and the pious Ganges this training is ideal for the practitioners to practice the deep resigned of Yin yoga.
Slow-moving asanas are a characteristic feature of Yin yoga, which practice the muscle tends to stay in active poses for a long time affecting the connective tissues, joints, and fascia. It suits the dynamic type of yoga practice and helps to balance the muscle tension, mind, and nerves, besides giving time, patience, and awareness in one’s life.
This Yin yoga program is designed to cater to yoga practitioners and educators who want to receive new knowledge and then introduce it into their practice and teachings. You will get a full Yin Yoga syllabus and integrate the course with excellent instructors who teach you about the principles, anatomy, meridian theory, sequencing, and teaching methodology of Yin yoga.
It is a peaceful environment and free from distractions so as to encourage students to focus on their inner self-analysis and development. Every day you will partake in Yin yoga practice, meditation, and reflection, which will bring you closer to what lies still.
Yin Yoga is a transformative and meditative practice that focuses on stillness, surrender, and deep tissue engagement. Unlike more dynamic yoga styles, Yin yoga is a slow-paced practice where postures are held for extended periods, typically ranging from 2 to 5 minutes or longer. This allows for deep stretching and opening of the body, targeting the connective tissues, fascia, and joints, rather than the muscles.
Schedule
Swadharma Yogshala follows a thoughtfully designed schedule to ensure a harmonious blend of practice, learning, and self-reflection. Each day is carefully structured to provide a balance between physical practice, theoretical knowledge, and personal growth, while allowing time for rest and rejuvenation.
- 05:00 Wake up
- 06:30 - 08:00 Yin yoga practice
- 08:00 - 08:45 Yin pranayama and meditation
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 12:00 Yin yoga philosophy
- 12:00 - 13:00 Yin yoga sequence and teaching methodology
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:00 Body mederian system
- 17:30 - 18:30 Yang practice
- 19:30 Dinner
Yin yoga teacher training syllabus
Yin philosophy and meridian
- Meaning and importance of yin yoga
- History and origin of yin yoga
- Understanding the concept & difference of yin and yang
- Yin and yang organ
- What is yang yoga
- Yin tattva
- Tao and yin
- Meridian points
- Chakra
- Nadis
- Understanding yoga and yin
Yin pranayama
- What is prana and pranayama
- How to take Yin breath
- Types of breathing
- Healing pranayama
- Yang breath
- Cooling breath
- Breathing and Yin movements
- Different from normal pranayama
Yin yoga asana alignment adjustment
- Anahatasana (aka melting heart)
- Ankle stretch
- Bananasana
- Butterfly
- Half butterfly
- Camel
- Cat pulling its tail
- Caterpillar
- Child’s pose
- Dangling
- Deer
- Dragons
- Frog
- Happy baby
- Reclining twist
- Saddle
- Shavasana
- Shoelace
- Snail
- Sphinx and Seal
- Square
- Squat
- Straddle (aka dragonfly)
- Swan and sleeping swan
- Toe squat
- Yin postures for the upper body
Anatomy
- Overview of the musculoskeletal system
- Understand the skeletal systems
- Understand the 10 myofascial groups
- Effect of stretching on the body
- Tension and compression
- Connective tissue
- Bone differentiation
- Understand fascia and its importance
- Effect of yin yoga on the fascia
- Hyaluronic acid and effect of yin yoga
- Understanding of pelvic girdle
Yin yoga sequence and teaching methodology
- All meridian sequence
- Chakra sequence
- Understanding the teaching yin postures
- Building teaching skills
- Transition poses
- The right way of breathing in excuses
- Physical, mental
- Building communication skills
- Preparing for a class
- Managing a class
Meditation and yoga Nidra
- Different meditation practices
- Meaning and purpose of yoga Nidra
- Difference between yoga nidra and meditation
- Yoga Nidra experience
Included excursions
Exploring the beauty of Rishikesh along with this course makes learning more fun. On Sundays, Swadharma Yogshala arranges excursion tours to places such as:
- Mysterious Mouni Baba Cave or
- Holy Kunjapuri Temple
Instructors
Shobhit Ghanshyala
Shobhit started his yoga journey at a very young age, and lived in Shivananda Ashram, Trivandrum and Divine Life Society, Rishikesh to nurture his yogic journey through various learnings. He studied and practiced yoga under various renowned gurus from different yoga ashrams and schools. He qualified with multiple certifications and yoga courses and has taught in different countries. He teaches 200, 300, and 500-hour yoga teacher training courses. His teachings inspire and motivate students to understand more about yoga.
Yogini Aishwarya Ji
Started from being XXII National Yoga Meet participant in 2011, Aishwarya had a keen interest in learning and exploring Yoga. She continued yoga after achieving Master's degree in Food and Nutrition. She is certified with 500 hours of yoga teacher training program, then completed PG diploma and M.A. in Yogic Science. Aishwarya had an experience of working as a Nutritionist in hospital for 3 months and 1 year working experience as a Yoga Trainer. She has expertise in Yin Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Pranayam, Meditation, Astanga and Vinyasa classes. Along with Yoga, she is a nutritional counsellor also
Location
This teacher training course will be held near Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh, northern India. Situated near the main city of Rishikesh, the venue is surrounded by forested mountains. Guests will not only get a feel of fresh air to breathe in but will also get an opportunity to explore the sacredness of the land.
The divine vibrations coming from the surroundings are enhanced by the Ganges River, which enriches the entire experience. You can take a dip in this holy river and experience the divinity. Meditating here will bring you closer to the attainment of Moksha. The blissful moments are sanctified in the evening when priests conduct the famous Ganga Aarti and offer their prayers to the deity.
Distances
- Shopping streets - 100 meters
- Cafes and restaurants - available nearby
- Ganga River - 100 meter
Food
Swadharma Yogshala takes pride in providing yoga guests with delicious and healthy meals prepared in the beautiful in-house kitchen by experienced Indian Ayurveda cooks. The food is cooked with love and utmost hygiene to ensure the best quality for the guests.
Culinary specialties Include:
- Indian curry vegetables: flavorful and nutritious curry dishes made with fresh vegetables.
- Khichri: a wholesome and comforting dish made from rice and lentils.
- Flavored rice: variety of aromatic and tasty rice preparations.
- Pulses and lentils: protein-rich and hearty dishes featuring various types of pulses and lentils.
Quality Ingredients: fresh fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients are sourced from organic vendors, ensuring that every meal is both nutritious and delicious.
Beverages: in addition to the three daily vegetable-based meals, herbal tea and traditional Indian Masala chai are offered twice a day, providing a perfect blend of taste and wellness.
Swadharma Yogshala's commitment to healthy and tasty food enhances your overall yoga experience, nourishing both body and soul during your stay.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Yogic
What's included
- Comprehensive and enriching training
- Well-designed course material
- Beautiful school bag
- Cultural trips and excursions
- Beautiful sitting area
- On-call doctor and emergency services
- T-Shirt
- WiFi
- Certificate of completion
- 7 nights accommodation
- 3 nutritious organic meals daily
- 24/7 filtered drinking water and hot water
- Dehradun airport pickup
- GST
What's not included
- Airfare
- Visa fee
- Women's herbal beauty, share wearing, and many more with the help of local ladies
- Airport drop off
- Pick-up, drop-off, and any taxi services from Delhi, Haridwar
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Jolly Grant Airport
16 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 80 per person
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Transfer from the airport is included. Swadharma Yogshala will pick you up from the airport. For drop off service to the airport, please send an inquiry. Airport drop off in the day of departure is not included in the price.
Arrival by train
From Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), go to the train station by car. Take the train to Rishikesh. From Rishikesh, ride a taxi to the school.
Arrival by bus
From Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), take a bus, preferably an overnight bus to Rishikesh from Delhi. From Rishikesh bus station, Swadharma Yogshala can pick you up.
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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