(No availability) 15 Day 100-Hour Ayurveda and Aerial Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Certifications

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

Vedansha Institute of Vedic Science and Alternative Medicine institute offers high qualified certified teachers and provide authentic knowledge of yogic tradition. The institute is accredited by the Yoga Alliance and the Alternative Medical Council Calcutta and contains basic principles of ancient yogic tradition and self-experience of the teachers following the international standard of Vedic science. Vedanta Institute of Vedic science is YACEP course provider and current member of the international association of yoga therapy.

The course is suitable for

• Beginner, intermediate, advanced practitioner
• For people who have the desire to learn Aerial and antigravity yoga practice
• For meditation and wellness teachers
• For teachers who search new ways of development in yoga
• For people who wish to master Ayurveda deeply

What you learn

• Principles of Aerial movement and combination in yoga
• Ayurvedic cooking, nutrition, and herbology
• Variety of meditative techniques
• Awaking of Kundalini with pranayama
• Chakra work in Aerial yoga
• Kriyas that improve stamina
• Teaching methodology of Aerial yoga
• Practicum and sequencing
• Get important information about your energy body with aura check-up

Aerial yoga theory

• The terminology of Aerial yoga, necessary equipment
• Difference between Aerial yoga and circus aerial acrobatic
• Movement principles in Aerial yoga
• How to use aerial equipment
• Preparation for aerial
• Therapeutic aspects of Aerial yoga
• Aerial yoga and Yin yoga
• Aerial and Vinyasa flow
• Acro-aerial yoga
• Aerial yoga for prenatal yoga
• Aerial yoga for kids
• Aerial yoga and meditation
• Aerial and rise of Kundalini energy
• Aerial yoga dance
• Safety techniques in Aerial yoga
• First aid by injury in Aerial class
• Aerial yoga practice
• Aerial warm-up
• Aerial basics
• Straddle inversions
• Foor locks
• Aerial progression
• Conditioning
• Climbing
• Wraps amd tricks
• Sequencing for beginners
• Sequencing for intermediate level
• Aerial sequencing in yoga therapy
• Aerial sequencing in Restorative yoga
• Aerial sequencing in prenatal
• Aerial sequencing in kids
• Aerial sequencing and Vinyasa
• Aerial sequencing and Kundalini

Ayurveda theory

• Human and health - Ayurvedic and allopathic approaches
• History and development of Ayurveda
• Introduction of yoga-Sutra related to Ayurveda
• Tri dosha concept (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha)
• Explanation of Pancha Mahabhuta - five elements
• Explanation of Sapta Dhatu - five body elements
• Explanation of Srotas - body channels
• Explanation of Ama - toxins
• Explanation of Prakriti - constitution
• 20 main Ayurvedic herbs and their qualities
• Different types of massage - indications and benefits (Abhyanga (oil massage), Kizhi (bolus massage), Udvartana (powder massage), and Kerala massage
• Introduction to panchakarma
• Explanation of Purva karma: Snehana and Swedana
• Snehana: types, indications, and contraindications
• Swedana: types, indications, and contraindications
• Main herbs for healing in Ayurveda (cold, headache, stress, and obesity)
• Essential oils, qualities, indications, and application

Ayurveda practical skills

• Preparation and using of main herbs, oils, pastes, and spices for massage
• Identifying of basic herbs and their healing qualities
• Perform of Head treatment (shirodhara)
• Medications for panchakarma
• Perfomance of Purvakarma
• Sudation, oleation, and inner using of herbs
• How to choose and make correct nourishment plan for client
• Pulse examination

Yin yoga philosophical aspects

• Human life: meaning and aim of life
• Yoga and Taoist philosophy
• Yin and Yang analogue in Hatha yoga
• Concept of five basic precepts
• Tzu Jan, Wu Wei, Yu and Wu, the one - bacis princliples of Taoism
• History of Daoism
• Principles of Daoism
• Concept of three treasures
• Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
• 12 main meridians
• Yin yang groups of Meridians
• Mind/body connection
• Muscle mandalas with physical target areas
• Skeletal and muscular system
• The approach of bio-individuality
• Muscle energetic target areas
• Chinese medicine and five elements
• Yin Yang primary organ meridian channels
• Theory of Yin, Yang, and Qi
• Taoism and history of Yin yoga
• Teaching yoga as an art
• Equanimity: more fluid, more relaxed
• Tranquility: empty mind, high awareness
• Stillness: smaller and smaller movements, eventually to complete stillness
• Concept of seven chakras and their main focus
• Yin asana-practical aspects

Asana

Supine poses

• Butterfly supine bend
• Baby Shrimp
• Fabric position and swings
• Reclining hero
• Elevated reclining Hero
• Supine pigeon
• Single Hero variation
• Supine pigeon variation

Lunges, pigeons, splits

• Tips on stretching
• Lunge Entries
• Fabric position
• High and low runners lung
• Wide runnes Lung
• Bent knee lunge
• Lizard lunge
• Pigeon pose
• Bent knee pigeon
• Mermaid
• King pigeon
• Back lunge split
• Elevated middle split
• Side middle split

Various poses

• Cpbra pose
• forward fold
• Happy puppy
• Flying butterfly
• Butterfly
• Foot to head variations

The double chrochete

• Needle hang
• Schoulderstand
• Needle Cobra
• Needle twist

Practicum

• Beginner Sequence
• Sequence for Digestion
• Sequence for insomnia
• Intermediate sequence if beginner is mastered
• Neck and shoulder problems sequence
• Lower back problems sequence
• Upper back problems relief
• Stress relieving sequence
• Sequence for sciatica
• Hips flexibility sequence
• Hamstrings Sequence
• Prenatal Yin sequence

Yin, pranayama, and mudras

• Introduction to Yin pranayama techniques
• Basic pranayama techniques and their benefits for health (preparational breath, neti, kapalabhati, and nadi shodana without retention)
• The pranic body and qi energy
• Reverse breathing
• Embryonic breathing
• Five Pranas and their role in human body
• Prana and lifestyle
• Three main nadi and their role in pranayama
• Breathing and life span
• Kriyas (body cleansing methods): (neti, kapalabhati, and nadi shodhana)
• Mudras and bandhas (moola bandha, prithvi, jnana, gyan mudra, hansi mudra, and ashwani mudra)

Meditation

• Meditation practice (mindfulness meditation and breath awareness meditation)
• Vipassana meditation, sound meditation, and two Dantian breathing meditation
• Sitting relaxing meditation, inner smile meditation, and small heaven meditation
• Three Dantians meditation and empty vessel meditation
• Affirmations for meditation

Mantra

• Intentional sound movement: careful, flowing balanced style
• Rhythmic breathing: slow, deep, coordinated with fluid movement
• Awareness: calm, focused meditative state
• Visualization: of prana flow, philosophical tenets, aesthetics
• Chanting/Sound: use of sound as a focal point

Anatomy and physiology

• Myofascial concept of Aerial practice
• Tension and compression theory
• Fascia connective tissue and science of movement
• Functional approach to Aerial yoga
• The art of propping and asana breakdown
• Dynamic practice
• Static practice
• Meditative practice
• Use of external agents
• Softness: soft gaze and expressionless face
• Solid stance: firm footing, erect spine
• Relaxation: relaxed muscles and slightly bent joints
• Balance and Counterbalance: motion over the center of gravity
• Princliples of hanging
• Shoulder in Hanging, Engagement, Hanging from the legs
• Balancing in Aerial yoga

Teaching methodology

• Creating your aerial yoga class
• Progressing in training
• Injury management in aerial class
• Principles of choosing equipment for aerial class
• Aromatherapy in aerial yoga class
• Principles of use of essntial oils

Sample schedule

• 06:00 - 06:30 Wake up and cleansing
• 06:30 - 07:00 Shatkriya and herbal tea (yogic cleansing with jala neti (special techniques of nose cleansing) and pooja (mantra recitation and fire ceremony purification))
• 07:00 - 08:30 Aerial class
• 08:30 - 09:30 Pranayama, mudra, and bandha
• 09:30 - 10:30 Breakfast: special yogic menu
• 10:30 - 11:30 Yoga philosophy/Ayurveda/naturopathy/teaching methodology
• 11:30 - 12:30 Aerial class
• 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
• 14:00 - 16:00 free time
• 16:00 - 17:30 Yin Yoga or Ayurveda
• 17:30 - 18:30 Yoga Nidra/guided meditation: guided relaxation practice, meditation, and concentration
• 18:30 - 19:30 Dinner
• 20:30 - 22:00 Free time
• 22:00 - 06:00 Sleep

One excursion in Himalaya is included in the package.

This training will take place at the Moksha Ashram in Rishikesh, India.

Nearby places

• Dehradun Airport (DED), 15 kilometers
• Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) - 6 hours

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All the food that you get during the course is fresh cooked. Vedansha takes care of its meal quality. If you eat outside sometimes you can have problems with stomach. Remember that better to ask about fewer amounts of spices for your meal preparation in the restaurants if you have a sensitive stomach or any stomach problems. Vedansha provides pure drink filter water.

Vedansha is catering only to vegetarian and vegan meals. In Rishikesh non-vegetarian meal is not provided. Vedansha can fulfill all dietary requirements from a gluten-free meal until a special menu for diabetes, obesity, kidney failure, cancer, etc. Here, you can find standard dishes that Vedansha offer for a week. Each meal time included three to five different dishes:

Breakfast menu (different sauces are used for the preparation)

• Oatmeal porridge
• Cereals
• Poha
• Sevai
• Paratha (plain, stuffed with cheese, potatoes, andgreen spices)
• Puri with peas souse
• Bread Pakora
• Sandwich
• Different fruits
• Sprouts
• Different types of healthy super food
• Mung bean pancakes
• Dalia

Lunch or finner menu

• Boiled mixed vegetables
• Sabzi (spinach, mushrooms, potatoes, and gourd)
• Sabzi (cauliflower, pumpkin, and broccoli)
• Sabzi (potatoes and tomatoes)
• Moon Dal
• Arhar Dal
• Masoor Dal
• Chana Dal
• Rajma
• Dal makhnee
• Curry
• Rice
• Chapatti
• Shahi paneer
• Matar Paneer
• Khadai Paneer
• Different dishes with tofu
• Ridge gourd
• Vegetarian pasta
• Kad ginger
• Khitchari
• Soups (mushrooms, gourd, tomato, onion, and vegetable)

Deserts

• Pumkin halwa
• Kheer
• Suzi halwa

Vedansha can also provide a gluten free meal plan.

During your free time, you can book a detailed aura check-up with a written report about the aura statement, disturbances in aura if they are present, supporting methods, and treatment advice of a naturopathic specialist. You can receive an individual plan of asana postures, pranayama, herbs, and meditative practice.

During this training, one ayurvedic massage sessions are included in the price package. Other spa treatments are available, on request, for an additional cost.

• Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
• Theoretical and practical skills
• Mala (a string of beads) energized by Guru Ji Yogachariya Dr. S.K.Pandey
• Wi-Fi
• 3 times of yogic nutrition, beverages
• Yogic cleansing session
• Study materials
• Cleansing kit
• T-shirts (1) with symbolic of the school
• 1 excursion in the Himalaya
• 1 short aura check-up
• 1 Ayurvedic massage
• Support during the training (help is provided 24 hours)
• 14 nights accommodation

• Pick up and drop from the airport
• Other Ayurvedic procedures
• Detox Ayurvedic herbal program
• Modern automatic hydro colon therapy session
• Ayurvedic doctor consultation
• Number of excursions more than mentioned above
• Detailed aura check-up with a written report

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• 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.