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25 Day 200-Hour Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Acro and Iyengar YTTC with Sound Healing in Rishikesh
Vinyasa Yoga Shala, Balaknath Street, Upper Tapovan, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand (249192) India.
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Become a US Yoga Alliance certified Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa Flow teacher and learn from some of the best teachers of Rishikesh. Transform your perception of life with this in-depth course that deals with traditional Hatha yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, yoga philosophy, pranayama, meditation, anatomy, adjustment and alignment, mantra chanting, and much more, on a holistic level.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga and meditation
- Family-operated school for a family environment and safety
- Yoga books and study materials will be provided
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Visit the Himalayan Sun-Rise Temple, live Ganga Arti, Yogi Cave, and a lot more
- 3 healthy vegetarian / vegan meals a day are included
- 24 nights accommodation
- Enjoy weekly excursions
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
24 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Hindi
Group size: Maximum of 15 participants
Airport transfer included:
Jolly Grant Airport
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 100 per person)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 100 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Health Club
- Sauna
- Spa
- Steam room
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Barbeque facilities
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- ATM / banking
- Beauty salon
- Board rental
- Car rental
- Cell phone rental
- Convenience / grocery store
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair salon
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laptop rental
- Laundry
- Library
- Medical assistance
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
For your stay, you would be given comfortable, pleasant, and hygienic rooms. Every single room would have a private attached bathroom coupled with both cold and hot water. Apart from this, the rooms will be endowed with free Wi-Fi and essential amenities for daily needs. You can pick a shared room or opt for a solo one too.
- Equipped with proper furniture
- Attached bathrooms
- Both running cold and hot water
- Unlimited Wi-Fi free of cost
- Water throughout the day
- Safety with CCTV
The accommodation is provided in the same building as the classes so it is convenient for the students. The accommodation also includes the yoga hall, dining, and lounge area to sit, relax, and study amidst magnificent views. Wi-Fi, water and room heaters, filtered drinking water, and laundry services are available in the building itself as well as the parking area which is open for the students.
The school has spacious, clean, sattvic rooms, and you can choose from shared, single, or double occupancy rooms as per your comfort and convenience. Shops, ATMs, healthcare, bike rentals, and cafes are all nearby the school within walking distance. The world-famous Laxman Jhula hanging bridge is only a 10-minute walk away.
Program
The 200-Hour YTT in Rishikesh is certified by Yoga Alliance USA. Meaning that once you’ve completed the 200-Hour TTC, you will be considered a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200). This certificate proves that you have met the minimum standards of yoga training and will be able to teach yoga around the world.
In the training, the concept of Vinyasa flow is to let the mind move the body consciously, hear its declare to work more on breath, work on voluntary actions of the body which are to be checked to prevent consumption of the mento-emotional energy and involuntary action to be controlled with the help of the creating strong will power.
Because the breath is the bridge between the body and mind-means here, you'll see that by working with breath rhythm the body and mind becomes very flexible and detoxified on both sides. Once the breath is controlled the whole life’s rhythm can be understood easily. A 200-hour yoga teacher training course provides you with a good chance for deepening and expanding your theoretical knowledge and practical skills for yoga and meditation.
This is one of the renowned yoga courses that meet the standard requirements of Yoga Alliance. It offers a complete knowledge of yoga and its required components such as asana, mudra, Kriya, mantra, anatomy, and physiology, teaching methodologies, etc.
200-hour YTT is a particular category of yoga for anyone who wishes to be a global yoga teacher. Initiate your journey to be a competent yoga teacher, attaining the highest entitlement of E-RYT 500 offered by Yoga Alliance USA.
What will you gain from this course
- Learn authentic yoga from an indigenous yoga school
- Get comprehensive knowledge of yoga, both theoretical and practical
- Obtain a global certification from Yoga Alliance or World Yoga Alliance
- Get trained in traditional yoga but in the latest scientific way
- Highly qualified teachers who are well-versed in both theory and practical
Who is this course for
This course is best for those with an avid desire to enhance yoga knowledge as a practice, its techniques as well as its philosophy. If you are a yoga trainer looking to sharpen your yogic skills or expand your knowledge, then, in that case, this course is perfect for you. No prior knowledge or any degree is required for joining this course.
Designed to get you started on the path of yoga and is the best way for developing a deep understanding of Hatha Ashtanga yoga. Vinyasa Yoga School is one of the best places to dip yourself and achieve growth in your yogic journey. Obtain a remarkable transforming experience that you will cherish for a lifetime.
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Prerequisites
- Dedication and discipline
- The consumption of meat, fish, eggs, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs is prohibited on the school premises
- Nudity is strictly prohibited
- Recommended readings before the course
About the course
Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world, is the best place to learn and understand yoga from its place of origin and become an accomplished yoga instructor. It does not matter if you are an experienced yogi looking for a rich yoga community or a solo traveler enthusiastic about checking for a beautiful destination on your bucket list.
Rishikesh has a lot to offer to anyone and everyone, no matter if you are a yogi or a person trying to figure out the purpose of your life or a traveler who wants to admire and experience the beauty of nature, or just someone who needs a little break from the chaos.
This 200-hour YTT program is designed for beginner and intermediate level practitioners and takes its foundation from Hatha and Ashtanga yoga and emphasizes a thorough understanding of all yoga concepts as well as the science underlying them.
Vinyasa Yogashala designs the schedule in a manner that not only assists your learning but also your individual spiritual growth making you more disciplined and grateful. The classes are planned in a way that is critical to your development and are expected to be attended regularly and religiously.
You may only take leave with the approval of the respected teachers in the event of an emergency or illness. Thursdays will be the day off instead of Sunday as it is more crowded during the weekend.
Brief overview
- Yoga foundation, and importance in life
- Traditional Hatha yoga practices
- Ashtanga Vinyasa flow
- Alignment and adjustment
- Anatomy of yoga
- Science and meaning underlying over 150+ yoga poses
- Teaching methodology
- Introduction to Himalayan yoga practices
- Various yoga traditions from around the world
- Over 150+ yoga postures
- Mindfulness
- Yoga philosophy
- Holistic approach towards life
- Pranayama, Bandha, Mudra and Mantra
- Meditation and Yoga Nidra
- Contemplation techniques
Through this course, the qualified teachers at Vinyasa Yogashala, led by Ashish Rawat, impart their knowledge of ancient yogic and Vedic practices so you can get the opportunity to participate in transformative yoga learning experience and meet a new version of your rejuvenated personality.
The 200-hour yoga teacher training program is designed to assist the students with walking on the path of yoga and self-realization along with equipping themselves with the best of yogic knowledge and experience. Vinyasa Yogashala is one of the finest and most reputed yoga schools in the world and aims at providing you with the best yoga teacher training experience with a deep understanding of the ancient and modern practices of yoga and to become a certified and motivated yoga teacher.
You will be learning from great yoga masters and Ph.D.-holding teachers. The quizzes, assignments, and exams ensure better learning. This one-month life-changing course is guaranteed to give you the knowledge of a lifetime.
Curriculum
1. Mantra and mantra chanting
a. Mantra
A mantra is made up of specific sounds and vibrations that ancient yogis and seers received after years of dedication and disciplined spiritual practice. The effects of mantras are on a physical, mental, and spiritual level. There are a variety of mantras for various specific purposes. In this course, you will be learning:
- Mantra; art and science
- Power of Mantra
- How is a mantra created?
- Is mantra considered a religion?
- Sound vibrations and their significance
b. Mantra chanting
- The proper way to chant
- Aum; meaning and importance
- Shiva mantra (peace)
- Ganesha mantra (removal of obstacles and stillness)
- Krishna mantra (joy)
- Durga mantra (energy awakening)
- Kundalini mantra (chakra stimulation)
- Pavanaman mantra (lead towards light and immortality
- 12 mantras from the Surya Namaskar series
- Guru Brahma (Guru mantra)
- Twameva Mata (Surrender mantra)
- Tryambakam (save life and safe journey)
- Gayatri Mantra (purification of the mind)
- Sahana Bhavatu (Guru-disciple study mantra)
- Yogena cittasya (Patanjali mantra)
2. Hatha yoga
In this course, they'll teach the classic ancient Hatha yoga techniques that have been taught for thousands of years by great Himalayan gurus. The practices can be done as per the strength and flexibility of the student as the major goal is optimum mental and physical health and not trying to achieve unattainable standards of perfection. Following is the list of postures(asanas) to be practiced:
- Surya Namaskar (12 asana series)
- Chandra namaskar (12 asana series)
- Pavan muktasana series 1, 2, and 3
- Standing postures series
- Centering postures series
- Kneeling postures series
- Sitting postures series
- Forward bending postures series
- Backward bending postures series
- Supine postures series
- Prone postures series
- Fire series
- Inversions series
- Twisting postures series
- Balancing postures series
- Relaxing postures series
- Meditative postures series
There are about 140 yoga exercises. They consider theory as significant as practicing because one can not do it well without proper understanding. Everything is taught from the base level. With dedication and self-motivation it becomes easier to get deeper into the postures. Here are some of the theories that will be taught:
- Philosophy of Hatha yoga
- Ancient scriptures
- Aim and objectives
- Yoga therapy
- Balancing through yoga
- Hatha yoga and its connection with nadis, chakras, Kundalini, and the subtle body
3. Ashtanga yoga
K. Pattabhi Jois developed a modern-day form of classical Indian yoga called Ashtanga Vinyasa in the mid-20th century, which he was taught by his Guru Krishnamacharya as an energetic practice of mindful movements with breath awareness. In a 200-hour yoga teacher training course, the first series of Ashtanga yoga is taught in a systematic manner and a manual will be provided from the school containing more details. The following will be taught in the Ashtanga class:
- Ashtanga yoga; introduction
- History of Ashtanga yoga
- Awakening of the inner fire
- The breath of life (Kapalbhati)
- Prana (life force energy)
- Chakras
- Bandhas and their application
- Eight limbs of yoga
- Drishti (focused attention)
- Cleansing and purification
- Creating a sacred practice space
- Use of yoga props and instruments
- Sun salutations A and B (week 1)
- Standing series (week 2)
- Sitting series (week 3)
- Finishing series (week 3)
- Teaching practices (traditional as well as Mysore style - week)
Following are the postures to be taught:
- Padangustasana or big toes posture
- Pada hastasana or hand under foot posture
- Utthita trikonasana or triangle posture (A + B)
- Utthita parsvakonasana or extended side angle pose (A + B)
- Prasarita padottanasana or intense wide leg stretch (A, B, C, D)
- Pārśvottānāsana or intense side stretch posture
- Utthita hasta pādāṅguṣṭāsana or hand to big toe posture
- Ardha buddha padmottānāsana or half bound lotus forward bend
- Utkatāsana or fierce pose
- Vīrabhadrāsana or warrior pose (A + B)
- Dandasana or staff pose
- Paścimattānāsana or intense west stretch or sitting forward bend
- Pūrvattanāsana or intense east stretch
- Ardha baddha padma paścimattānāsana or half bound lotus forward bend
- Tiryaṅgmukha ekapāda paścimattānāsana or reverse the leg, one leg intense stretch
- Jānuśīrṣāsana or head to knee pose
- Marīcāsana or sage marichi pose
- Nāvāsana or boat pose
- Bhujapīḍāsana or shoulder pressure pose
- Kūrmāsana or tortoise pose
- Supta kūrmāsana or sleeping tortoise
- Garbha piṇḍāsana or embryo posture
- Kukkuṭāsana or rooster posture
- Baddha konāsana or bound angle pose
- Upaviṣṭha konāsana or seated angle posture
- Supta konāsana or lying down angle posture
- Supta pādāṅguṣṭāsana or reclining big toe posture
- Ubhaya pādāṅguṣṭāsana or both big toes posture
- Ūrdhva Mukha paścimattānāsana or upward-facing full forward bend
- Setu bandhāsana or bridge posture
Finishing postures
- Ūrdhva dhanurāsana or upward bow posture
- Salaṁba sarvāṅgāsana or shoulder stand posture
- Halāsana or plow posture
- Karṇa pīḍāsana or ear pressure posture
- Ūrdhva padmāsana or upward lotus
- Piṇḍāsana or embryo posture
- Matsyāsana or fish posture
- Uttāna pādāsana or extended leg posture
- Cakrāsana or wheel posture
- Sirsasana or headstand
- Baddha padmāsana or sealed lotus pose
- Yoga mudra or sealed yoga posture
- Padmasana or lotus posture
- Utpluthih or uprooting posture
- Savasana or corpse pose
4. Pranayama (breathing practices)
Pranayama, often misunderstood as just a breathing practice, uses breath as a medium to reach the highest state of consciousness. According to yoga, people are born with a certain number of breaths, and a person who has mastery over his breath has mastery over his life.
In this class, you will learn the significance of pranayama in a yogis life and how it leads you to live a life full of peace, happiness, and good health and can also help awaken the Kundalini. Every week, different techniques of Pranayama will be practiced to achieve different states of experience.
- Week 1: Strength building and understanding pranayama step-by-step
- Week 2: A deeper understanding of pranayama and different practices
- Week 3: Advance practices that involve holding of breath and breathing with chakra awareness
- Week 4: Mastery of breath and also practice teaching
The topics you will be covering in pranayama
- Prana and its meaning
- What is pranayama?
- Breath and its connection with the prana
- Pranayama; importance and benefits
- Preparation
- Ancients texts
- Aspects of breathing
- Activation of nostrils
- Secrets of pranayama
- Flow of breath in five elements
- Unit and function of prana
- Levels of prana
- Three Gunas or qualities of material nature
- How does the flow of prana take place?
- Quality of breath quality
- Pranic imbalance
- Breath retention
- Sitting positions for practices
- Breathing patterns
- Connection of Prana with chakras and Kundalini
- Beginners and intermediate practices
- Diaphragmatic pranayama
- Thoracic pranayama
- Clavicular pranayama
- Yogic pranayama
- Pranava pranayama
- Surya Phedi pranayama
- Chandra bhedi pranayama
- Nadi Shodhana pranayama
- Shitali pranayama
- Shitkari pranayama
- Bhastrika pranayama
- Bhramari pranayama
- Murcha pranayama
- Ujjayi pranayama
5. Meditation (dhyana)
Yoga asanas make the body stable and pranayama soothes the nervous system, thus preparing the flow of prana to be channelized effectively and making it easier for the mind to focus. Practicing pratyahara, or the controlling of sense further facilitates control of the mind which is the preparation for meditation.
In this course, start with meditating through concentration, and with more practice, and development of high-level awareness and concentrating on various other techniques will be introduced from basic to intermediate level. The right way of practicing the techniques and their benefits will also be explained in the course.
- Week 1: Foundation of meditation
- Week 2: one-pointed focus, types of visualization exercises, and concentration techniques
- Week 3: different meditation techniques
- Week 4: Kundalini meditation and Chakra awareness
Here is the list of what you will be learning
- Meditation: History and introduction
- Preparation for meditation
- What meditation is and what it’s not
- Aim and objectives of meditation
- Why - how - where - when
- Philosophy of meditation
- Meditation traditions
- Meditation scriptures
- Preliminary practices prior to practicing meditation
- 6 Sitting positions for meditation
- Correct sitting posture
- Role of diaphragmatic breathing
- Correct breathing during mediation
- Relaxation meditation rules in meditation regarding lifestyle, diet, sleep, sex, and job
Styles of meditation practices
- Breath awareness (anapana)
- Mindfulness
- Mantra chanting
- Trataka meditation
- Nada meditation
- Aum meditation
- Active meditation
- Osho meditation (Dynamic)
- Buddha walking meditation
- Karma yoga
- Sufi and Music meditation
- Tantra and Kundalini meditation
- Chakra awareness
- Ajna or third eye chakra awakening meditation
- Vipassana and passive meditation practices
- Japa (recitation) and Ajapa meditation
- Gaurishankar meditation
- Natraj meditation
- Kirtan meditation evening
- Silence meditation
- Freewriting
- Sound healing
6. Yoga Nidra (psychic sleep)
Yoga Nidra (psychic sleep) is sleeping in awareness in such a way that takes you from a conscious state to a superconscious state of awareness. This is the most natural way of sleeping, for all the birds and animals sleep in Yoga Nidra and so does a yogi. The goal is to shut out the five senses so the mind can attain pratyahara. Your teacher, Tanushree, is one of the best Yoga Nidra teachers in Rishikesh and will help you to experience the pure consciousness that you are.
- Week 1: Basic practices for relaxation
- Week 2: Visualization Yoga Nidra
- Week 3: Yoga nidra with Yoga Nidra
- Week 4: Inner flame Yoga Nidra
You will be learning:
- Meaning and basics of Yoga Nidra
- Purpose of Yoga Nidra
- Various schools and traditions of Yoga Nidra
- Tantric origin
- Lifestyle and rules for practitioners
- Benefits and risks
- Difference between meditation and Yoga Nidra
- Yoga Nidra experience
- Healing with Yoga Nidra
- Three-body awareness
- The four states of consciousness
- Different stages of Yoga Nidra
- Stress relaxation
7. Yoga cleansing (shatkarma)
A sound mind lives in a sound body. You can only focus your mind on something when your body is at ease. With time, due to many factors, especially your diet and lifestyle, we tend to accumulate a lot of toxins in the body. Cleansing the body is a fundamental step toward working on your yoga journey.
Shatkarma is a series of six types of cleansing activities that help with physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual cleansing. You will be taught these practices in your 200-hour yoga teacher training course. The basic theory of the following is also included:
- What is Shatkarma
- Benefits and risks of Shatkarma
- Who should practice and who should not
- Preparation to shatkarma
- Practices post shatkarma
- Nadi cleansing
- Jala Neti
- Rubber Neti
- Kapalbhati
- Jihwa dhauti
- Danda dhauti
- Karna dhauti
- Agnisara Kriya
8. Yoga philosophy (Yoga Darshana)
Yoga philosophy is the real essence of yoga. One can simply change his life by understanding the philosophy behind yoga. Hundreds of yogic texts will be introduced to you, a few important ones being the yoga sutra, Bhagwat Geeta, and Upanishad. In this course, the yoga philosophy explained to you will take you on a great journey of knowledge and understanding of life. Kirtans with Iskcon and satsangs are organized for students to have a spiritual experience.
Week 1: Enter the realm of wisdom
- Introduction to Spirituality, Indian culture, and the Himalayan tradition
- Introduction to the ancient scriptures
- Meaning and purpose of Indian philosophy
- Nine major Indian philosophies
- Why is yoga philosophy the most important among all other aspects?
- History of yoga
- Different types of yoga
Week 2: Patanjali - external limbs
- Patanjali and his teachings
- Introduction to yoga sutras
- Eight limbs of yoga
- Yamas and Niyamas
- Philosophy of Asana and Pranayama
- The Science behind karma
Week 3: Inward journey of philosophy - internal limbs
- Philosophy of Dhyana, Dharana, and Samadhi
- Overview of the first, second, third, and fourth chapters of Patanjali
- Mind and how to control it
- Introduction to Upanishad and Bhagavat Geeta
Week 4: Introduction to the wisdom of yoga
- Nadi
- Chakras
- Kundalini
- Three-fold pain
- Three bodies (sharira)
- Panchakoshas(layers)
- Tri-Gunas (qualities of material nature)
- Theory of Mahabhutas (elements)
9. Anatomy and physiology (Sharir Vijnan)
Yoga anatomy is the study of how yoga affects the anatomy of the human body, both on a physical and spiritual level, and is one of the most important subjects for yoga practitioners.
Physical anatomy
- Introduction to the body and body structure
- Different body planes
- Anatomical Movements
- Bones of the skull
- Cervical vertebrae
- Shoulder girdle, arm bones, and pelvic region
- Spine deformities
- Lower extremities
- Tendons and ligaments
- Respiratory system
- Muscular system
- Nervous system
Spiritual anatomy
- Nadis (energy channels)
- Chakras (energy centers)
- Kundalini (prime energy and the source of all creativity)
- Panchakoshas (five layers)
- Pancha mahabhuta (five elements of the body structure)
- Tri-guna (three qualities)
10. Yoga therapy
Yoga is not limited to the body but also affects the mind and the soul and hence is a holistic science. Through yoga, the body uses its own natural healing energy to keep the practitioner healthy and free of illness of any sort, be it, physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual.
In this course, you will be taught to use yoga as a therapy to heal naturally and how to use the therapeutic qualities of yoga through pranayama, asana, meditation, and anatomy. These will be taught in the respective classes and no separate class will be taken for the same. The following will also be taught in reference to yoga therapy:
- Rules and regulations
- Healing through pranayama,asana, and meditation
- Therapy for various common diseases
11. Ayurveda
Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, believes that the human body is made up of panchamahabhutas or 5 elements (earth, water, fire, air, and ether) which create three doshas (Vata, pitta, and Kapha). It is the balance and imbalance of these doshas that make a person either healthy or ill. A yoga teacher must have these basics clear so that he can help the students with proper health management, so one Ayurveda workshop will be provided in the course. The ollowing is what you will learn in the Ayurveda class:
- Introduction to Ayurveda
- Features of Ayurvedic treatment
- Ayurveda and its various diversified areas
- Ashtanga Ayurveda
- Ayurveda and its fundamentals
- Panchamahabhutas (five elements)
- Kapha
- Vata
- Pitta
- Know your Prakriti (constitution)
12. Mudra
Mudras are the divine gestures that channel and distribute prana in the body. Most of the mudras are performed by hand. There are hundreds of different mudras and one can have extraordinary benefits if they are performed in the right manner and with proper knowledge. You will be learning and understanding the following in your course:
- The secret of mudras
- The position of different elements in your hands
- The importance of mudra
- The advantages of mudras
- Special guidelines
- Gyan mudra (wisdom)
- Purn Gyan mudra (complete wisdom)
- Vairagya mudra (dispassion)
- Abhaya mudra (blessing, fearlessness)
- Dyan mudra (meditation )
- Vayu mudra (air)
- Pran mudra (prana)
- Prithvi mudra (Earth)
- Surya mudra (Sun)
- Varun mudra (God of water)
- Shoonya mudra (openness and space)
- Pran-apan mudra (prana and apana)
13. Bandha (energy lock)
While doing yoga, your body generates a lot of energy or prana. With mudra, channel this energy and with bandhas, control and maintain it in the body to prevent it from draining. When done right, the bandhas can also help awaken the Kundalini.
In yoga, there are only three bandhas and in this course, you will be learning about them in detail and proper preparatory techniques will be shared so you can perform the bandhas in a proper manner. Here are the things that you will learn:
- Meaning of energy lock and its importance
- How the prana gets drained
- Energy knots and the way to open them
- Understanding the chakras: Muladhara, Manipura, vishuddhi
- Experiences of energy locks
- Benefits and risks of the practices
Practices (for beginners and intermediate level)
- Agnisar (for uddiyana preparation)
- Bahir kumbhaka (external retention)
- Anta kumbhaka (internal retention)
- Ashwini mudra
- Vajroli mudra
- Mula bandha
- Uddiyana bandha
- Jalandhara bandha
- Maha bandha
14. Teaching methodology
It is not enough to learn and practice yoga to be a great yoga teacher. Teaching yoga is an art as it can change lives so a lot of preparation and skills go into it. A proper teaching methodology will help you with:
- The sequence
- How to avoid injuries
- Keeping a positive attitude during and after the practice
- Levels of yoga
- How to give a meditative experience
- Balancing and managing the energy?
- Proper demonstration of the practices
- Proper way of instructing and guiding a lesson
- Proper alignment of asanas
- Proper adjustments with and without yoga props
- Establishment of yogic personality
15. Alignment
- Understanding alignment
- Role in daily practice
- Balancing prana and chakras
- Alignment in five koshas
- Importance
- Aspects of alignment
- Decreasing the risk of injuries
- Increase movement in joints
- Alignment based on different body regions
- Upper and lower limb alignment
- Alignment of the torso - thorax - abdomen and pelvis region
- Head and neck alignment
- Alignment of the spine
- Basic alignment postures
- How to make the body feel at ease
- Finding the balance between mind and body
16. Adjustment
- Understanding the meaning and importance of yoga adjustment
- Level of yoga adjustment
- Need and role of adjustment in yoga asana
- Right techniques of adjustment
- How and when to apply bandhas
- Dynamics of asanas
- Self-adjusting in a posture
- Adjust others in postures
- Pre required methods
- How to use tools and props to adjust postures
- Body-weight management during performing the postures
- Rules and preparations for safety
17. Evaluation and certification
You will get the certification at the end of the course after proper evaluation. The evaluation will be based on:
- Performance throughout the course
- Attendance
- Conduct
- Practical demonstration of the postures(test)
- Written tests (objective and subjective)
Sample daily schedule
- 05:45 Classical Hatha yoga
- 07:30 Pranayama
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 Yoga Philosophy
- 12:00 Alternate classes of mantra chanting/teaching methodology/adjustment and alignment
- 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 Yoga anatomy
- 16:15 Vinyasa Flow yoga
- 18:00 Meditation and relaxation
- 19:30 Dinner
The training will be from Monday to Saturday, with Wednesday being a half-day class and Sunday for excursions.
Instructors
Ashish Rawat
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Ashish is well-versed with asanas and in teaching them to his students. He has been teaching in Rishikesh and other parts of the country for the last seven years. Ashish studied yoga at the famous International Vishwaguru School of Yoga Vedniketandham in Rishikesh. He obtained his master's degree in yogic sciences from Sanskrit University in Uttarakhand. He has also attended several workshops and seminars on physical education, sports training, and yoga in various parts of the country. Teaching Hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Vinyasa flow, and adjustment alignment of postures.
Tanushree Rawat
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Tanushree Rawat is responsible for teaching asanas, pranayama, meditation, mantras, and other yoga forms. She obtained her post-graduate in Yoga from Sanskrit University in Haridwar in 2011. She continued her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Yogic Science in 2013. Furthermore, she completed her six-months certificate training from Ved Niketan Ashram and a 200-hour yoga teacher training program at Jeevmoksha Yoga Gurukul.
Shivam Rawat
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Shivam having deep knowledge of philosophy and specializing in Indian Philosophy did a systematic study on Patanjali yoga sutra, Upanishad, and Buddhist literature. Having been sharing their experience of philosophy and how to utilize the knowledge in day-to-day life with a practical approach through reasoning, he initiated his learnings from Divine Life Society, Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh, completed his MA in yoga from MS university Vadodara, Diploma in Buddhism from Mumbai university, Diploma in Pali language, and Certificate in Buddhist teaching and Vipassana meditation.
Yogi Aman Ji
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Born and raised in a small village northern state of Uttarakhand Indian, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. Aman is the elder son in his village family where the family needed his physical help on daily household duty. He is a hard-working boy who attending school in the morning and helping the family in the second half of the day till late at night. Aman’s classes will challenge you, make you sweat, and push you to the next level. The yoga sequence will open and strengthen your body all while bringing you to a state of peace, relaxation, and rejuvenation.
Ravi Bisht
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Ravi Bisht is a registered yoga teacher of 500 Hours from the Yoga Alliance USA commenced his yogic journey 15 years back after completing his graduation in Uttrakhand (Rishikesh). With the intention of spreading yoga as a tool for overall well-being, Ravi Bisht the most well-known and experienced Hatha yoga teacher in Rishikesh started his yogic path 16 years ago in the spiritual city of Rishikesh where he was born and brought up, he had a keen interest as a child to pursue this 5000-year-old traditional science which was widely practiced in his city.
Yogi Raghav
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Yogi Raghav is an awakened personality and he is strongly rooted in Hatha yoga and Therapeutic yoga. His style is dynamic combination of intelligent sequencing and alignment for the body and health condition of the person. He was introduced to yoga at a very tender age. He became a devotee of Rama and long-time he lived with a monastic life. Now he is serving the mission of yoga with us to bring peace in the world.
Siddha Ji
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Siddha Ji brings a wealth of knowledge from his diverse experience and background, he has been formally educated with a master of business administration in marketing management and a postgraduate in retail management and also has a degree in geography. He has experience working with Multinational companies in Dubai and India. Siddha Ji has been always a follower of his passion and wanted to follow his passion of yoga he came to the yoga capital Rishikesh, and eventually, he successfully completed 500 RYT Teachers training courses.
Rohit Kumar
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Rohit Kumar comes from the northern province of Bihar, India. Academically, he is a Master's in English Language and Literature and a Bachelor in Law from Indian Universities. He started practicing and teaching Yoga practices at the early stage of his life at Yoga Sansthan (a Yoga Ashram), in his hometown, Begusarai, and in the later years on invitation, he has visited several places to disseminate the principles of Yoga along with its practice. The main focus of his classes is Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, and Kriya Yoga although depending upon the needs he combines other aspects of Yoga.
Shobhit Ghanshyala
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Shobhit started his yoga journey at a very young age. He has lived in Shivananda Ashram, Trivandrum, and Divine Life Society, Rishikesh to nurture his yogic journey through various learnings. Studied and practiced Yoga under many renowned Gurus from different yoga ashrams and schools. Professionally qualified with multiple certifications and yoga courses and have taught in different countries. Teacher in 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, 300-Hour and 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Courses. His teachings inspire and motivate students to understand more & more about yoga education.
Mahesh Bhatt
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Mahesh was born and raised in very spiritual family. He graduated from Garhwal University with a Science background. He transformed after meeting his guru who helped him realize and understand energy and how he is connected intimately to society and others through his own energy. His guru taught him to cultivate this energy through his personal practices. He developed his knowledge further and began sharing with others, towards building a strong foundation for society. He continued practicing under his guru, furthering his education and learnin how to teach others according to his gurus teach
Yogi Deepak
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Deepak started his Yoga Journey in 2005. He is certified by the Yoga Alliance, holds a Diploma in Yoga and Masters in Yoga Science. In the year 2009, he conducted a workshop on Yoga which motivated him to move to Rishikesh for pursuing yoga professionally. Since the year 2010 under the guidance of his guru, Deepak has been providing customised Yoga Therapies to differently-abled people. He is particularly loved by his students for his sunny disposition and kind nature. He is experienced in the aspects of Pranayama and Shatkarma.
Yogi Sushant Pandey
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Sushanth was born in the Yoga capital of the world, Rishikesh. His Yogic Journey started in 1997 when he started his postgraduate course in Yoga Psychology at the world-renowned Bihar School of Yoga where he learned both the theoretical and practical aspects of the Yogic Discipline through a psychological lens. Upon graduation, he joined the university as a lecturer who led practical classes on Hatha yoga, kundalini yoga, meditation, and philosophy with a focus on Samkhya (the theoretical foundation), Tantra (principles), Kundalini (a form of innate intelligence) among other philosophies.
Mandeep Bhatt
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Mandeep Bhatt Ji has been an ardent student of Vedic Study for the last 20+ years and has been teaching Mantra Chanting and Kundalini yoga for teacher training programs at Vinyasa Yogashala Rishikesh India.
Rozee Srichandran
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Meet Rozee Srichandran, also known as the flying master of Vinyasa Yogashala. She is an expert in Aerial Yoga. She has worked in Beijing as a Pilates, yoga & aerial teacher for five years. Her expertise lies in understanding students' fears and helping them overcome them through yoga. Her expertise as a yoga teacher is diverse and expansive, as she has been teaching yoga for the last 15 years. Indeed, her experience and dedication in yoga is commendable. Though she adorns a lot of feathers in her achievement hat, she is a humble human being, someone who associates with generosity and humanity
Abhishek
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Meet Vinyasa's omnipresent teacher, Abhishek. Students are amazed to see how a young and enthusiastic teacher like him can fill a room full of dullness with so much energy and passion with his knowledge and interest in yoga. The most incredible part is he is all over the place; you can spot him on a trek with you, and you may find him doing photography at excursions & definitely in the class teaching his favorite subject, Sound Healing. He is an expert in sound healing; students love what he makes them experience through sound and emotions. It is definitely an experience one should go through.
Jeet
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At the tender age of twelve, Jeet began his journey into the depths of Yoga, seeking solace for his partially deaf ears and hyper-acidic body. Through dedicated practice, his hearing mended, and his body found balance once more, marking a transformative progress in his life. Now, with over a decade of personal practice and formal teaching, Jeet teaches students Vinyasa Flow, Hatha Yoga, and Mantra Chanting and guides them through 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training courses.
Location
Vinyasa Yogashala is located on Balaknath Road in Tapovan, 22 kilometers from the Jolly Grant Airport (DED). The sacred land of Rishikesh situated at the foothills of the Himalayas has a long and illustrious spiritual tradition. It reverberates with the energy of yogis who have meditated for thousands of years and allows you to be surrounded by peace, fresh air, beautiful mountains, and Ganga to facilitate your journey of yoga and self-realization.
Vinyasa Yogashala is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas and overlooking the Holy Ganges River, Vinyasa Yogashala is the perfect setting to fully immerse yourself in the yogic culture. All core teachers are experienced instructors, well trained and versed in all things yoga, asana, pranayama, alignment, and adjustment of postures, meditation, and Shatkriya, ensuring all graduates are fully equipped to be successful.
Their core teachers being international asana champions, are truly the best in the world, and will encourage you to be the best you can be, taking your practice to the next level. Vinyasa Yogashala push their students to get the best knowledge, skills, and experience from the teachers so they can achieve their own personal goals.
Features
Activities
- Gym
- Sauna
- Spa
- Steam room
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Barbeque facilities
- Café
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga shala
Services
- ATM / banking
- Beauty salon
- Board rental
- Car rental
- Cell phone rental
- Convenience / grocery store
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair salon
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laptop rental
- Laundry
- Library
- Medical assistance
- Newspapers
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
Food
Special attention is given to food. You would be given proper breakfast, lunch, and dinner. These foods will be vegetarian and proper attention is given to high nutritious ingredients. The meals would be catered with fresh fruits, salad, and healthy beverages. You also have the ease of opting for gluten-free food too. It would be as per the needs of the aspirants. Please note you have to inform Vinyasa Yoga Shala as well in time about your choices.
Yoga gives a lot of importance to the food. Ayurveda, being the sister science of yoga, believes that what you eat and the way you eat affects how you function in your actions as well as in your thoughts. Vinyasa Yoga Shala provides Sattvic meals, which is the highest pranic food and is meant to be full of purity and goodness which allows you to not only feel satiated but makes you feel more energized than lethargic.
The meals are delicious and planned perfectly in accordance with the 6 tastes recommended by Ayurveda that making the meal balanced and provided at proper intervals. The school follows the concept of vegetarianism but vegan and gluten-free food are also provided. An Indian vegetarian diet usually includes fresh fruits and juices, vegetables (mostly green), lentils, rice, chapati bread, porridge, oatmeal, and plant-based oils to help you become more peaceful, conscious, and feel lighter.
On Sundays, only breakfast is provided, so the students can explore local cuisines and food culture. The importance of a holistic diet and mindful eating will be explained in detail by your teachers.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Yogic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- A variety of massages at a discounted price
- Ayurvedic Panchakarma and treatment
- Healing sessions
- Cycling
- Kayaking
- Exploring local markets and ghats
- Movie nights
- River rafting
- Traveling around the Himalayas
- Trekking
- Visiting famous temples and ancient caves
What's included
- Daily mantra chanting, meditation, asana, yoga anatomy, and yoga philosophy
- Introduction to Yoga philosophy and yogic lifestyle
- Learn relaxation and meditation techniques
- Family-operated school for a family environment and safety
- Daily fresh and healthy organic vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free meals
- Detailed content for structured learning
- Free Astrology Workshop
- Free Body Movement Workshop
- Free Sound Healing/Reiki session
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course
- Freebies: 1 Ayurvedic full-body massage
- Free pick up from Dehradun airport to Vinyasa Yogashala
- 50 steps to the riverside, view of the forest and majestic mountains
- Ganga Arti and Ganga Puja ceremony
- The one and only 5-star yoga school property in Rishikesh
- Sunday activity tour in places like Kunjapuri temple, waterfall, Vasishtha Cave, Beatles ashram, etc.
- One special session of the most appreciated Emotional blockage treatment
- Receive 5-course books as PDFs in advance of the training
- 24 night's accommodation
What's not included
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Drop off from the school back to the airport
- Ayurvedic Panchakarma and treatment
- Air-conditioner (Additional charges)
- Visa fee
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DED
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km
Transfer included
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 100 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) or Jolly Grant Airport (DED). Taxi pick-up from Jolly Grant Airport (DED) is included, just let Vinyasa Yoga Shala know of your flight details in advance. For the flights arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), you can inform Vinyasa Yogashala and the school will transfer you from the airport for 100 USD (one way).
Arrival by train
There is an option to travel by train from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). The train station can be reached by car and a train can be taken to Haridwar. Upon reaching there, you can hire a taxi to get you to Rishikesh.
Arrival by bus
A bus, preferably an overnight one is another convenient option to travel from Delhi to Rishikesh. The Rishikesh bus stand is merely 15 minutes away from Tapovan.
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport
Airport transfer included: Jolly Grant Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 100 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
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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Early bird Discount
This listing has a early bird discount of 25%. You must pay the deposit before 2024-Dec-31 to qualify for this discount.
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