60 Day 500 All in One Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Certifications

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

The 500-hour yoga teacher training certification is accessible for anyone who is interested in learning the ancient science of yoga and deepening their yoga practice. To get the 500-hour yoga instructor diploma, the student needs to attend 10-weeks duration course. Assessments will be based on written assignments as well as practical evaluations and student conduct will be a part of the assessment criteria.

Overview

Students will be trained by highly professional teachers having each their own teaching expertise, thus getting ready to create highly integrative yoga classes, combining an array of techniques. After completing the 10-week course, students will receive the 500 instructional hours.

Direct teachings from world-class teachers

Vinyasa Yoga Academy focuses on providing students with small, intimate class settings for individualized and personalized attention from their beloved teachers. The student's classes are located at the same building as their accommodation, so teachers are easily accessible to students throughout the day.

An inspiring and welcoming community

Every teacher and staff member of Vinyasa Yoga Academy is passionate and committed to providing the best possible experience for every student who walks through their doors. Vinyasa Yoga Academy is a spiritual hub for knowledge seekers to grow and nourish their souls. It's a community built on love, enthusiasm, and a profound belief in the transformative powers of yoga. They believe in not just doing yoga, but living yoga. The yoga halls are bright, colorful and modern with a gorgeous Ganga view and a literary library available for students.

Course program

The course has the duration of 8-weeks. Classes will be held from Monday till Saturday, with a half day on Thursday and an off day on Sunday. The full program can be found below.

First month curriculum (200 hours)

Beginner Hatha

• Pawanmuktasana series 1
• Pawanmuktasana series 2
• Pawanmuktasana series 3
• Surya Namaskar ( sun salutation)
• Chandra Namaskar (moon salutation)
• Tadasana (palm tree pose)
• Triyak tadasana (swaying palm tree pose)
• Trikonasana (triangle pose)
• Parivirtatrikon asana (revolving triangle pose)
• Uttkatasana (chair pose)
• Virbhdrasana 1 (warrior 1)
• Virbhdrasana 2 (warrior 2)
• Virbhdrasana 3 (warrior 3)
• Ardha chandrasana (Half moon pose)
• Vriksasana (tree pose)
• Parvatasana (mountain pose)
• Adho mukha svanasana (downward facing dog)
• Kati chakrasana (waist rotating pose)
• Malasana (squatted yoga pose)
• Garudasana (eagle pose)
• Baddha Konasana (bound angle pose)
• Rajkapoot asana (pegion pose)
• Bhujanghasana (cobra pose)
• Urdhva mukha svanasana (upward facing dog)
• Matsyasana
• Setu Bhandasana
• Utrasana
• Dhanurasana
• Salabhasana
• Supta Virasana (reclining hero pose)
• Virasana (hero pose)
• Vajrasana (thunderbolt)
• Gomukhasana
• Balasana
• Dandasana
• Ardha Matsyendrasana

Beginner Vinyasa

• Padangusthasana
• Padahasthasana
• Utthita Trikonasana
• Parivrtta Trikonasana
• Utthita Parsvakonasana
• Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
• Prasarita Padottanasana A, B, C, and D
• Parsvottanasana
• Eka Pada Padangusthasana A, B, C, and D
• Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
• Utkatasana
• Virabhadrasana A and B
• Dandasana
• Paschimottanasana A, B, C, and D
• Purvattanasana
• Ardha Baddha Padma Uttanasana
• Triang Mukaikapada Pashimottanasana
• Janu Sirsasana A, B, and C
• Marichyasana A, B, C, and D
• Navasana
• Bhujapidasana
• Kurmasana
• Supta Kurmasana
• Garbha Pindasana
• Kukkutasana
• Baddha Konasana A & B
• Konasana
• Upavishta Konasana
• Supta Konasana
• Supta Padangusthasana A & B
• Ubhaya Padanghusthasana
• Urdhva Mukha Pashimottanasana
• Setu Bandhasana
• Urdhva Dhanurasana
• Salamba Sarvangasana
• Halasana
• Karnapidasana
• Urdhva Pindasana
• Matsyasana
• Urdhva Padmasana
• Sirsasana
• Urdhva Dandasana
• Baddha Padmasana
• Yogimudra
• Uplutih
• Savasana

Second month curriculum (300 hours)

Advanced Hatha

• Alignment, assist, and adjustment
• Surya namaskar (sun salutation)
• Chandra namaskar (moon salutation)
• Bharadvajasana
• Lolasana (swinging pose)
• Kukkutasana (rooster pose)
• Sarpasana (snake pose)
• Shalabhasana (locust pose)
• Dhanurasana (bow pose)
• Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend)
• Janu sirshasana (head to knee pose)
• Parivirta janu sirshasana (revolving head to knee pose)
• Sarvangasana (shoulder stand)
• Padam sarvangasana (shoulder stand lotus pose)
• Sirshasana (headstand)
• Natarajasana (lord Shiva’s pose)
• Utthita hasta padangusthasana
• Naukasana (boat pose)
• Vatayanasana (horse face pose)
• Mayurasana (peacock pose)
• Koormasana (tortoise pose)
• Chakrasana (wheel pose)
• Hanumanasana (monkey pose)
• Agnistambhasana (fire log pose)
• Brahmacharyasana (celibate’s pose)
• Astavakrasana (eight-twist pose)
• Ek pada sirasana (one foot to head pose)
• Chaturanga Dandasana
• Pincha Mayurasana (feathered peacock pose)
• Eka Pada Koundinyasana (sage koundinyasana)
• Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand)
• Ardha Pincha Mayurasana (dolphin pose)
• Makara Adho Mukha Svanasana (dolphin plank pose)
• Bakasana (crow pose)
• Ek pada bakasana (one leg crow)
• Utthan Pristhasana (lizard pose)
• Pashasana (noose pose)
• Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana (sundial or compass pose)
• Titibasana (fire fly pose)
• Parshva bakasana (side crow)

Advanced Vinyasa

• Sun salutation A
• Sun salutation B
• Padangusthasana (big toe posture)
• Padahastasana (hand under foot posture)
• Utthita trikonasana (triangle pose)
• Parivrtta Trikonasana (revolving triangle)
• Utthita parvakonasana (extended side angle pose)
• Parivritta Parsvakonasana (revolving side angle pose)
• Prasarita padottanasana A to D (intense wide leg stretch)
• Parsvottanasana (intense side stretch posture)
• Utthita hasta padangusthasana (hand to big toe posture)
• Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana (half bound lotus forward bend)
• Utkatasana (fierce pose)
• Virabhadrasana A-B warrior
• Dandasana (staff pose)
• Paschimottanasana A to C intense west (stretch or sitting forward bend)
• Purvottanasana (intense east stretch)
• Ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana (half bound lotus forward bend)
• Tiriang mukhaipada paschimottanasana (reverse the leg direction of one leg intense east stretch)
• Janu sirsasana A to C (head to knee pose)
• Marichyasana A-D
• Navasana (boat posture)
• Bhujapidasana (shoulder pressure posture)
• Kurmasana (tortoise posture)
• Supta kurmasana (sleeping tortoise)
• Garbha pindasana (embryo posture)
• Kukkutasana (rooster posture)
• Baddha konasana A to B (bound angle posture)
• Upavista konasana A to B (seated angle posture)
• Supta konasana A to B (lying down angle posture)
• Supta padangustasana (reclining big toe posture)
• Ubhaya padangusthasana (both big toes postures)
• Urdhva mukha paschimottasana (upward facing full forward bend)
• Setu bandhasana (bridge)
• Urdhva dhanurasana (upward bow posture)
• Paschimottanasana (full forward bend)
• Salamba sarvangasana (shoulder stand)
• Halasana (plow)
• Karnapidasana (ear pressure posture)
• Urdhva padmasana (upward lotus)
• Pindasana (embryo posture)
• Matsyasana (fish posture)
• Uttana Padasana (extended leg posture)
• Sirsasana (headstand)
• Yoga mudra (sealed yoga posture)
• Padmasana (lotus)
• Uttpluthi (uprooting)
• Savasana (corpse posture)

First month schedule

• 05:00 Morning bell
• 06:00 Join movements exercises and pranayama
• 07:00 Hatha yoga
• 09:00 Breakfast
• 10:00 Yoga philosophy
• 11:00 Yoga anatomy and physiology
• 12:00 Yoga practicum
• 13:15 Lunch
• 15:30 Vinyasa yoga
• 17:00 Guided meditation
• 18:00 Dinner
• 19:30 Chanting
• 20:30 Silence practice
• 21:00 Lights off

Second month schedule

• 05:00 Morning bell
• 06:00 Hatha yoga
• 07:30 Pranayama
• 09:00 Breakfast
• 10:00 Yoga philosophy
• 11:00 Yoga therapy
• 12:00 Yoga anatomy and physiology
• 13:15 Lunch
• *15:30 Vinyasa yoga / yoga practicum
• 17:00 Guided meditation
• 18:00 Dinner
• 19:30 Chanting
• 20:30 Silence practice
• 21:00 Lights off

Prerequisites

A high degree of self-motivation is required for all aspects of the course. The practice and especially the teaching of yoga demand a high degree of self-discipline and purity. To ensure the success of the programme, participants are required to attend all spiritual activities, meditation sessions, lectures, and asana classes. Meat, fish, eggs, black tea, coffee, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and nudity are prohibited during the course as they are counterproductive to the yoga practice. Participants who do not comply with the school rules may be dismissed from the course.

Principles and guidelines

• Vinyasa Yoga Academy is a traditional Vinyasa yoga school.
• The teaching starts from early in the morning. The time schedule of the practices changes according to the seasons.
• Respectful behavior is mandatory at all times on and off the premises.
• To respect the rules and regulations Vinyasa Yoga Academy will not refund the fee of students after joining the course.
• Vinyasa Yoga Academy must be informed in advance if the student is not going to come for a meal.
• Before departure from Vinyasa Yoga Academy, students must return all the books from the library.
• Non vegetarian food, smoking, and drinking alcohol are not allowed on the Vinyasa Yoga Academy premises.

General rules

• On the premises, modest dressing is mandatory.
• Silence should be maintained after 20:00.
• Regular homework should be completed.
• All classes are mandatory to attend.
• As a part of the evaluation procedure, there will be a final exam both theory and practical.
• Vinyasa Yoga Academy reserves the right to disqualify any students at anytime during TTC for misconduct or breaking the rules.

Note

All classes are mandatory only in case of an emergency or illness one can take leave with respected teacher permission. Uninformed leaves won’t be accepted and this will effect on student monthly performance.

There will be nature excursions and one Himalayas sightseeing trip.

Rishikesh, also referred to as ''the yoga capital of the world'', is a unique place to study yoga. Surrounded by the holy waters of the Ganges, set onto the hills of the beautiful, green Himalayan Mountains, you'll experience an instant and natural feeling of true happiness and gratitude. Enjoy the nightly Ganga Aarti (fire offering) on the Ganges in the evenings. All and all granted for a truly spiritual journey into India, completing your yoga course with an uplifted spirit and feeling compassion for everything surrounding you.

Nearby places

• Dehradun - 30 minutes
• Ganges River, 300 meters
• Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, 400 meters

You will get three daily nutritious vegetarian meals and herbal teas. There is pure filtered water available for students 24 / 7, free of charge. Meat, fish, eggs, black tea, coffee, alcohol, and tobacco are prohibited on the premises. Vinyasa Yoga Academy has taken extra precautions by hiring dedicated staff to prepare each and every meal at the school from fresh ingredients. Eating outside of the school is pretty safe at the restaurants at Rishikesh. If your stomach is sensitive, you should beware of eating street foods. If you have any dietary requirements, please send Vinyasa Yoga Academy an inquiry and they will provide you food according to your needs.

• Daily yoga teachings and practices
• Kirtan night every Friday
• Yoga material
• 1 Ayurvedic massage
• Nature excursions
• 1 Himalayas sightseeing trip
• 3 daily vegetarian meals and herbal teas
• Pick-up facility from Dehradun Airport (DED)
• 59 nights' accommodation

• Airport drop off

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• 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.