Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
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, 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.
What will you gain from this course at Vinyasa Yogashala?
Learn authentic yoga from an indigenous yoga school. Get comprehensive knowledge of yoga, both theoretical and practical. Obtain a global certification from 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.
Topics
Ashtanga / Vinyasa Flow yoga postures (asana)
- Surya Namaskar A
- Surya Namaskar B
- Primary Series:
- 1. Padangusthasana
- 2. Padahastasana
- 3. Utthita Trikonasana
- 4. Parivrtta Trikonasana
- 5. Utthita Parsvakonasana
- 6. Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
- 7. Prasarita Padottanasana A B C & D
- 8. Parsvottanasana
- 9. Eka Pada Padangusthasana A B C & D
- 10. Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
- 11. Utkatasana
- 12. Virabhadrasana A & B
- 13. Dandasana
- 14. Paschimottanasana A B C & D
- 15. Purvottanasana
- 16. Ardha Baddha Padma Uttanasana
- 17. Triang Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana
- 18. Janu Sirsasana A B & C
- 19. Marichyasana A B C & D
- 20. Navasana
- 21. Bhujapidasana
- 22. Kurmasana
- 23. Supta Kurmasana
- 24. Garbha Pindasana
- 25. Kukkutasana
- 27. Konasana
- 28. Upavistha Konasana
- 29. Supta Konasana
- 30. Supta Padangusthasana A & B
- 31. Ubhaya Padangusthasana
- 32. Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana
- 33. Setu Bandhasana
- 34. Urdhva Dhanurasana
- 35. Salamba Sarvangasana
- 36. Halasana
- 37. Karnapidasana
- 38. Urdhva Pindasana
- 39. Matsyasana
- 40. Urdhva Padmasana
- 41. Sirsasana
- 42. Urdhva Dandasana
- 43. Baddha Padmasana
- 44. Yoga Mudra
- 45. Uplutih
- 46. Savasana
Important sequences of yoga practices
- Hip opening series
- Backbend sequence
- Back ache sequence
- Restorative sequence
- Arm balancing sequence
- Forward fold series
- Warrior series
- Inversion
- Yogic Jogging
Pranayama
- Definition of Prana (vital force energy)
- Intorduction to pranayama
- Difference between Prana and breath
- Movement of prana in the body
- Nadis (energy channels)
- Chakras
- Chakras and pranayama
- Aim and objectives
- Benefits and contraindications
- Relation of breath with mind and emotion
- Emotional purification treatment
- Pranayama and aging
- Different techniques
- Preparation and general guidelines
- Quality of breathing
- Life span and breathing
- Abdominal breathing
- Clavicular breathing
- Thoracic breathing
- Diaphragmatic breathing
- Yogic breathing
- Ujjayi
- Bhastrika
- Kapalbhati
- Nadi Shodhana
- Surya and Chandra Bhedi
- Bhramari
- Sheetali and Sheetkari Breathing
- Snoring and controlling it
Sitting postures for pranayama and meditation
- Sukhasana (Easy Pose)
- Ardha Padmasana (Half-lotus)
- Swastikasana (Auspicious Pose)
- Siddhasana (Accomplish pose)
Mudras (yoga gestures)
- Jnana mudra
- Chin mudra
- Dhyana mudra
- Yoni mudra
- Shambhavi mudra
- Bhairava mudra
- Nasikagra drishti mudra
- Khechari Mudra
Bandhas (energy lock)
- Preparation for Bandhas
- Granthis - 3 knots in the spine
- Energy blockages and their removal
- Cleaning the energy through bandha
- Kundalini awakening with the help of Bandhas
- Why is Bandhas an advanced practice
- Mula Bandha (Root Lock)
- Uddiyana Bandha (Abdominal Lock)
- Jalandhara Bandha (Thoracic Lock)
- Maha Bandha-Mula + Uddiyana + Jalandhara (Great Lock)
Meditation (Dhyanam)
- Introduction and preparation
- Breathing awareness and mindfulness
- Aum meditation
- Mantra meditation
- Trataka (candle gazing)
- Dynamic (Osho) meditation
- Nadabrahma meditation
- Tantric and Kundalini meditation
- Practicing silence
- Techniques to improve concentration
- Ajapa Meditation
- Japa meditation
- Antar Mouna
Yoga anatomy
- Brief overview
- Digestive system
- Nervous system
- Muscular system
- Skeletal system
- Respiratory system
- Circulatory system
- Endocrine system
- Organs
- Nadis and Chakras
Guidelines to asana anatomy
- Muscle functions during joint movements
Anatomy of:
- Breathing
- Savasana
- Inversions
Hatha yoga asanas (postures)
- Pawanmuktasana series 1
- Pawanmuktasana series 2
- Pawanmuktasana series 3
- Surya Namaskar or sun salutations
- Chandra Namaskar or moon salutations
- Tadasana or palm tree pose
- Triyak tadasana (swaying palm tree pose)
- Trikonasana (triangle pose)
- Parivirtatrikon asana - revolving triangle pose
- Utkatasana or chair pose
- Virabhadrasana 1 or warrior 1
- Virabhadrasana 2 or warrior 2
- Virabhadrasana 3 or warrior 3
- Ardha Chandrasana or Half moon pose
- Vrksasana or tree pose
- Parvatasana or mountain pose
- Adho mukha svanasana or downward facing dog
- Kati chakrasana or waist rotating pose
- Malasana or squatting yoga pose
- Garudasana or eagle pose
- Baddha Konasana or bound angle pose
- Rajakapotasana or pigeon pose
- Bhujangasana or cobra pose
- Urdhva mukha svanasana or upward facing dog
- Matsyasana
- Setu Bandhasana
- 27 Ustrasana
- Dhanurasana
- Salabhasana
- Supta Virasana or reclining hero pose
- Virasana or hero pose
- Vajrasana or thunderbolt
- Gomukhasana
- Balasana
- Dandasana
- Ardha Matsyendrasana
Yoga philosophy
Week 1
- Himalayan tradition of yoga, an introduction
- Different Indian philosophy
- History of yoga
- Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- Types of yoga
Week 2
- The Eight Limbs of Yoga
- Yamas and Niyamas
- Philosophy behind Asanas
- Concentration (Dharana) and its power
- The Universe (Brahman)
Week 3
- Aspects of mind
- Controlling the mind
- Samadhi
- Introducing Bhagavad Gita
Week 4
- Kundalini
- Chakras
- Karma
- Spirituality
Yoga cleansing
- Neti (Jal, rubber)
- Kapalbhati (breath of fire)
- Trataka
- Agnisar Kriya
Yoga Nidra
- Basics of yoga Nidra
- Benefits
- Science behind yoga Nidra
- 4 states of consciousness
- Basic relaxation
- Tension relaxation
- Relaxation of full body
- Sleep control
Mantra chanting
- Meaning of mantra
- Sound vibrations
- Origin
- Healing qualities
- Science behind mantras
- 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)
- Maha mantra (Hare Rama, Hare Krishna)
- Aum Namah Shivaya
Reiki session
- Understanding Reiki
- Levels of Reiki
- How Reiki healing works
- Qualification needed to be a reiki healer
- Cleaning aura
- Cleaning chakras
- Energizing chakra
- Connecting Universal Reiki Energy
Sound healing
Sound healing has healing vibrations that are very powerful. It also helps you relax and calm your mind. Vinyasa Yogashala would like to introduce you to the concept and benefits of sound healing. In this course, you will be learning:
- Introduction to sound healing
- History and types
- Sound healing and prana
- Therapeutic qualities
- Balancing chakras with sound healing
Guest lectures
Vinyasa Yogashala hosts guest lectures for you to meet other great yogis, spiritual masters, and teachers so you can learn from them and find inspiration and motivation to go further in your yoga journey. The school invites masters from Ashrams, monasteries, and temples to talk on topics like:
- Lifestyle
- Yoga and spirituality
- Experiences
Students should feel free to question them so they can get a better understanding of yoga.
Indian classical dance
Classical Indian dance is a very important part of our yogic culture. You will be taught various mudras of different limbs and how to connect them with emotions and movement in classical Indian music. These dances have a beautiful effect on the mind and body and have a great meaning behind them.
Ayurvedic massage
You will be going through a lot of changes, physically, emotionally, and mentally and it can be a little draining. An Ayurvedic doctor or therapist will be in the school to help you with maintaining balance and feeling calm through rejuvenating ayurvedic massages. You can choose a massage according to your need, that will help you feel relaxed.
Abhyangam
- Rejuvenize the entire body
- Reflexology
- Deep tissue massages
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. In this course, you will learn:
- Introduction to Ayurveda
- Ayurvedic principles
- Branches of Ayurveda
- Pancha Mahabhuta or 5 Elements Theory
- Ama
- Mala
- Ojas
- Dhatu
- Tridosha
- Panchakarma theory
Acupressure (Level I)
- Understand alternative medicines
- Meridian Points according to traditional Chinese medicine
- Concept of prana (life force energy)
- Pressure points
- Treatment through acupressure (headache, stomachache)
Study tour
Vinyasa Yogashala takes the students to ancient and powerful old temples that are thousands of years old so they can learn from their experiences that would facilitate their self-practice.
Teaching practice
- Demonstration
- Alignment
- Adjustment
- Instructions
Teaching methodology
- Positive communication
- Building trust and friendship
- Time management
- Qualities of a good teacher
- Demonstrating, observing, assisting, and correcting
- Proper use of voice in class
- Mental and emotional class preparation
- Structure planning
Assessments will be based on:
- Written and oral test
- Attendance
- Performance
- Conduct
Trauma and Emotional Centering Sessions
Traumatized people often have trouble sensing what is going on in their bodies, they lack a nuanced response to frustration. They either react to stress by becoming “spaced out” or with excessive anger. Whatever their response, they often can’t tell what is upsetting them. This failure to be in touch with their bodies contributes to their well-documented lack of self-protection and high rates of re-victimization..." ― Bessel A. van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma.
Learn practices that help trauma survivors reconnect to their bodies in healthy and meaningful ways. Our beautiful ashram setting is the perfect place to spend time in nature and process what you learn. These sessions will provide you will several tools for processing trauma and equip you to help lead others through a healing journey of mind and body.
Lecture Topics Include:
- Trauma and the Body and the body’s role in healing
- Mind-Body Connection and Trauma Interferences
- Understanding neurological triggers for trauma
- How yoga must be adapted for trauma survivors
- Pranayama - traditional yogic breathing for emotional regulation
- And more…
Sessions Includes:
- Yogasanas (postures) to release trauma (pose breakdowns and practices for you to teach others)
- Mindfulness Meditation
- Healing Heart Meditation
- Past Impressions Releasing Practice
- Pranayama (Breathing Exercises)
- Somatic Exercises
- Journaling Exercises
Sample of the daily schedule
- 05:00 Morning Bell
- 06:30 - 07:30 Shatkarma & pranayama
- 07:30 - 09:00 Traditonal Hatha Yoga
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 - 10:45 Yoga Anatomy
- 11:00 - 11:45 Yoga Alignment & Adjustment
- 12:15 - 12:45 Mantra Chanting & Yin Yoga
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:00 Yoga Philosophy
- 16:00 - 17:30 Ashtanga Yoga & Vinyasa Flow Yoga
- 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation & Restorative Yoga
- 19:10 - 20:00 Dinner
- 20:00 - 20:30 Bhakti Yoga
- 22:00 Lights off
