27 Day 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Body and Emotion Rebalancing and More in Rishikesh, India

Certification

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

Prerequisites

The medium of communication in this course is English, so it requires a certain amount of proficiency in the language to be able to handle and respond to the instructions and lectures. Students who speak basic English have benefitted as much from the training as others, only some classes like Anatomy might be a bit more challenging, but we are here to support you throughout the training. There are no educational requirements to join. As long as you come with an open mind and a kind attitude, you are most welcome to join. The age of the candidate should not be less than 18 or more than 70 at the time of admission.

About the training

This 300-hour teacher training is created for individuals with aspirations of becoming yoga teachers but is appropriate for any individual wishing to further expand their yoga practice. Whether you are a beginner or advanced in your practice, all yoga practitioners are welcome and encouraged to join this teacher training. Join hundreds of students from all over the globe who have experienced Triguna Yoga's unique and engaging approach to teaching yoga. If you are searching to advance your skills in yoga, then you are at the right place at Triguna Yoga.

In this 300-hour teacher training, they will guide you from the beginning stages into the advanced stages of the ancient styles of yoga. For those who completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training, this teacher training course might be a unique chance to deepen your practice and learn a wider variety of yogic teachings. This 300-hour yoga teacher training course is for anyone from anywhere, with any background, nationality, or religion. This yoga teacher training course is designed by the experienced yoga teachers of Triguna Yoga School.

While making the outline of the course, they went on putting a lot of emphasis on the needs of a beginner as well as the intermediate practitioner of yoga. So, this course not only guides the beginner towards their first step into the world of yoga but at the same time helps the intermediate practitioner to move forward in their journey with clear directions. Students should arrive on the 2nd because the training start on the 3rd in the morning and that night is included. The course ends on the 30th at noontime so students can check out on the 30th in the afternoon.

Yoga styles

The teacher training will cover traditional Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Yin yoga, pranayama, yoga philosophy or ethics or lifestyle, anatomy and physiology, teaching methodology, purification kriyas, mudras, mantras chanting, bandhas, and meditation. Besides these main topics, the team is also passionate about sharing with you the experience and teachings of

• Naturopathy and five elements of kriyas
• Yoga Nidra (levels I, II, and III)
• Various yogic breathing techniques

Opening fire ceremony

This one-month-long yoga journey starts with a fire ceremony according to the traditional yogic culture.

Direct teachings from sincere, experienced teachers

Triguna Yoga focuses on providing you with small, intimate class settings for individualized and personalized attention from your beloved teachers. The teachers are not only rich in knowledge, but they are also teaching from their own experience in yoga, meditation, and often strong sadhana. Your classes are located in the same building as your accommodations, so teachers are easily accessible to you throughout the day.

Implementation in modern lifestyle

They have a team of experienced teachers who have learned from traditional masters and gurus who shared their teachings adapted to the modern person's needs and necessities.

Deeper understanding of asanas

Besides teaching yoga asanas you will also learn the effect of some asanas on mind patterns. This will enable you to change habits and certain mind patterns and help other people in your teachings.

Naturopathy and emotional detoxification kriyas

Naturopathy is an additional part of the teacher training course. Emotional detoxification kriyas are other ways to detoxify the body and the effects of negative emotions. It is a part of the training that is very effective and much loved and appreciated by former students.

Yoga as an alternative therapy

In the training, you will learn how to apply yoga tools for therapeutic use.

Ayurveda and acupressure points

The basic use of Ayurveda and acupressure points is implemented in this advanced course. You will learn about the deeper meaning of the correct breathing techniques and develop knowledge about how you may use them in yoga asanas and how they can improve your life. Changing breathing patterns will affect mind patterns and bring balance to the body and emotions.

An inspiring and welcoming community

Every teacher and staff member of Triguna Yoga is passionate and committed to providing the best possible experience for you. Triguna Yoga is a spiritual hub for knowledge seekers to grow and nourish their souls. It is a community built on love, enthusiasm, and a profound belief in the transformative powers of yoga.

Course outline

1. Yoga postures (asana)

Students will gain extensive knowledge of yoga postures and will increase their physical strength, inner strength, and naturally their flexibility. Some asanas are connected to certain mind patterns and throughout the training, this body-mind connection will get more clear in many ways. There will be assistance with the asanas and enough space for alignment. The focus is on Hatha yoga, partly on Ashtanga yoga and there will be some Vinyasa yoga classes as well. During the course, you will learn 84 traditional and dynamic Hatha yoga asana poses as well as a minimum of 40 Ashtanga poses.

2. Pranayama (breathing exercise)

Pranayama is an ancient yogic breathing technique that is used as preparation for meditation and is a vital aspect of practicing yoga. It improves the respiratory system and purifies the body and mind. Pranayama topics include an introduction, aspects of pranayama, different types of prana, types of breathing and the following:

• Yogic breathing
• Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing)
• Ujjayi (the psychic or victorious breath)
• Shitkari (hissing breath)
• Sheetali (cooling breath)
• Kapalabhati (frontal brain cleansing breath)
• Bhramari (humming bee breath)
• Bhastrika (bellows breath)
• Suryabheda (vitality stimulating breath) including advanced variations

3. Recitation of sacred sound (mantra chanting)

The purpose of mantra chanting in yoga is to generate vibrations and connect with the universe. Each mantra has its unique vibration.

• Pratah Smarana (morning prayer)
• Ratri Smarana (evening prayer)
• Swadhyaya Prarthana (study prayer)
• Maha-mrtyunjaya mantra and gayatri mantra
• AUM chantings
• Shiva chantings
• Ganesha chanting
• Mantras for Chakras

4. Mudra (gestures)

The practice of mudra is an ancient facet of yoga. Performing gestures affects the energy flow of the body and can change a person's spiritual and mental characteristics. This will cover Jnana mudra, Chin mudra, Yoni mudra, Bhairava mudra, Shambhavi mudra, Khechari mudra, Asvini mudra, Dhyan mudra, Apaan mudra, Samaan mudra and Vayu mudra.

5. Emotional detoxification kriyas

Emotional detoxification kriyas is a combination of removing knots in the body through pressing points, breathing techniques, release through sound and laughter, and meditation. It is a three-day program and very effective to release the effect of emotions and other toxins in the body.

• Body points
• Treatment structure
• Theory and lecture
• Bhairava mudra
• Treatment practice
• Relationship between emotional accumulation in body and thought pattern

6. Meditation (Dhyana)

Meditation is a systematic practice that promotes physical, mental, and emotional tranquillity. It increases the vital energy in the body and gives you more aliveness, good blood circulation, and a relaxed nervous system. This will cover breathing awareness meditation, AUM (Om) or mantra meditation, Trataka, Kirtan, tips for developing concentration, silence practice, Cathartic meditation, Kundalini meditation, Chakra meditation, Sufi Meditation, and dance meditation.

7. Teaching methodology

A yoga teacher should efficiently perform the practical applications of class planning and preparation. At Triguna Yoga, students will learn how to create a positive and peaceful class environment for an enjoyable and transformative experience. You will learn:

• How to structure a yoga asana class
• How to use the breath while teaching
• Yoga asana compared to physical exercises
• Verbal cues
• Functional modifications and safety
• Guidelines for each asana (as per manual)
• Assisting inversions

8. Teaching practice (Adhyapanam)

Students will take turns practicing their teaching skills by performing in front of their peers and teachers. There will be demonstration, alignment, and instructions. You will learn:

• Symptoms of a good teacher
• Clear instruction
• Demonstration
• Proper alignment
• Individual care of each student

9. Anatomy and physiology (Sharir Fijian)

• Proper understanding of the physical body will help to prevent injury before, during, and after practice
• Physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.)
• Includes both the study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns)
• Practical anatomy with a major emphasis on muscular and skeletal structures and in-depth study of anatomical and skeletal differences (i.e. compression, tension, and proportion and orientation theory)
• Introduction to different body systems
• Proper alignment
• Skeletal system, muscular system, connective tissue, nervous system, major kriya of the body, digestive system, endocrine system, circulatory system
• Breathing and respiratory system
• Practical applications of anatomy into postures
• Therapeutic applications of postures and working with injuries in asana class

10. Yoga philosophy (Yoga Darshana)

• Yoga philosophy is the foundation of your yoga practice and is the key to earning yogic strength. Through the path of yogic philosophy, you will establish a solid, well-rounded yoga practice
• Meaning of yoga, concepts, and history
• Four paths of yoga (Jnana, Raja, Bhakti, and Karma yoga)
• Ashtanga yoga and Hatha yoga
• Prana (bioplasmic energy)
• The chakra system, its qualities, activating, and balancing techniques
• Energy or Nadi system
• Meditation: introduction, practices, meditation and mind, removal of mental problems
• Guru and disciple relationship
• Kriya yoga
• Five types of bodies (sheaths or koshas)
• Patanjali Yoga Sutras
• Bhagavat Gita
• Hath Yoga Pradipica

11. Yoga Nidra (psychic sleep)

When a yoga practitioner moves through the various internal states of Yoga Nidra, a profound experience of relaxation occurs. This is called "turiya", a sensation of pure bliss. This will cover basic relaxation, tension relaxation, and full-body relaxation. In the course at Triguna Yoga, you will practice all levels of Yoga Nidra as they divide this process into beginner, intermediate, and advanced practices (levels I, II, and III). In Yoga Nidra advanced practices, you will learn to guide your body-mind into a certain rhythm.

12. Yoga Therapy (new): 2 classes

Assessments are based on

• Written-test
• Oral test
• Attendance
• Performance
• Behavior

Daily schedule

• 06:00 - 07:00 Shatkarma or naturopathy cleansing
• 07:00 - 08:30 Traditional Hatha yoga practice
• 08:30 - 09:30 Pranayama and mantra chanting
• 09:30 - 11:00 Breakfast and rest
• 11:00 - 12:00 Yoga philosophy
• 12:00 - 13:00 Yoga alignment and adjustment
• 13:00 - 15:00 Lunch break and rest
• 15:00 - 16:00 Yoga anatomy
• 16:00 - 16:30 Herbal tea break
• 16:30 - 18:00 Ashtanga yoga practice
• 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation or emotional detoxification
• 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner