23 Day 200-Hour Ashtanga Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Goa, India

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

200-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yin yoga teacher training

200-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yin yoga teacher training is a uniquely designed training program. Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga and Yin yoga are opposite to each other. Both of these yoga styles have a different approach, but they complement each other. Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga and Yin yoga are a perfect pair.

Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga works on the dynamic energies, the masculine energy (the Shiva), and the Yang aspect of the being. It targets the Yang muscular system and ignites the inner fire which is necessary for tapas (spiritual practice).

Yin yoga works on the subtle energies, the feminine energy (the Shakti), the Yin aspect of the being. Yin targets and stretches the ligaments, tendons, fascia, and deep connective tissues in the body.

Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga

Ashtanga yoga was discovered in the twentieth century by K. Pattabhi Jois and his guru (teacher), Sri T. Krishnamacharya. Ashtanga yoga practices are the translation of an ancient yogic text known as “yoga korunta”. You will learn and practice the Primary series of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga.

"The Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic and intense style of yoga. It is a physically demanding, and vigorous yoga style. It works on the dynamic energies.

The practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa develops flexibility, endurance, and strength. Further, it introduces inner peace and balance. It has three different “series.” These are the primary series (“yoga chikitsa”), intermediate series (“nadi shodhana”), and advanced series (“sthira bhaga”).

The Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga system is based on two main elements i.e. Tristhana and Vinyasas. Tristhana is an incorporation of Drishti (focus on gaze), bandhas (energy locks), and ujjayi breathing (victorious breath) with the asana. The synchronized movement of breath and the body is Vinyasa. “Vinyasas” are the flowing sequences of movements that connect one asana with the other.

Yin yoga

The approach of Yin yoga is completely different from Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga. Yin yoga is gentle, slow, soft, subtle, relaxing, and meditative.

The practice of Yin yoga is slow-paced. You hold a posture for a longer duration i.e. (45 seconds to 5 minutes) depending on the comfort and level of the practitioner. It applies mild stress to the connective tissue, tendons, fascia, and ligaments. It aims to increase blood and prana circulation in the region or a joint.

The regular practice of Yin yoga trains the body to activate the parasympathetic nervous system. It brings a sense of stillness, ease, and a meditative state in life. It teaches the art of “letting go.”

Yin yoga improves joint strength, increases flexibility, reduces stress, and improves sleep quality and relaxation. Yin yoga was founded by a martial arts expert and Taoist yoga teacher Paulie Zink in the 1970s. Later, Paul Grilley and Sarah Powers (disciples of Paulie Zink) refined the Yin yoga. They incorporated their knowledge of anatomy and Chinese medicine into this science.

Learn and teach these powerful active and passive styles of yoga and transform your life and the lives of others.

You will practice Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga and Yin yoga in led class and Mysore-style class formats. In the led class, the teacher will instruct and lead students into the complete sequence of asana. Whereas in the Mysore-style class, students practice together at their own pace. The teacher intervenes to correct or align the postures.

This 200-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yin yoga teacher training program will teach you how to balance the Yin and Yang energies and establish equality, a balance in all aspects of life.

Who can join Ashtanga Vinyasa Yin yoga teacher training?

Yoga Chaitanya's multi-style Ashtanga Vinyasa Yin yoga teacher training (Yin Yang training program) combines the dynamic Ashtanga Vinyasa and the nurturing practice of Yin yoga. This program is open to a diverse range of individuals. People who share a passion for yoga and a commitment to personal growth.

Yoga Chaitanya welcomes people of different ages, genders, nationalities, and professions. If you want to learn and teach Ashtanga Vinyasa and Yin yoga in depth then this YTTC is for you. If you are:

• Yoga enthusiasts: If you're a seasoned practitioner or if you have just started your yoga journey. This TTC program is designed to cater to individuals of all levels. If you desire to explore the dynamic and introspective aspects of yoga, you're welcome to the Yin Yang YTTC program.
• Aspiring yoga teachers: If you dream of becoming a world-class, professional certified yoga teacher, capable of teaching both dynamic (Ashtanga) and passive (Yin) yoga classes. This training will provide you with a comprehensive foundation for both yoga.
• Mindful or spiritual seekers: If you're on a quest for self-discovery, personal growth, and mindfulness, then this program offers a supportive and nurturing environment for your journey. This program will help you balance your Yin and Yang energies, the "shiva" and "shaki" within you.
• Health and wellness professionals: If you are working in healthcare, therapy, nutrition, or any other related field that can incorporate yoga, then this training can provide you with valuable tools and insights.

What you will learn in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yin yoga teacher training

Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga module

• Introduction and History of the Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga system
• Introduction to five elements of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga
• Concept and execution of the tristhana method in Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga
• Shoulder openers and hip openers
• Surya namaskar A and surya namaskar B
• Full Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga primary series: Standing asanas, seated asanas, back bending asanas, finishing asanas, closing asanas
• Modified variations of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga primary series 90-minute sequence for teaching practicum, 45-minute sequence, 30-minute sequence, and 15-minute sequence
• Concept of Vinyasa flow
• Creating a Vinyasa flow or sequence
• Understanding and Implementation of the art of inversion
• Sanskrit pronunciation of asanas with benefits and details
• Alignment and modification for asanas of primary Ashtanga series
• Benefits, precautions, and contraindications for the asanas of the primary Ashtanga series
• Use and implementation of correction indicators for asanas of the primary Ashtanga series
• Use of yoga props in particular asanas for alignment and self-practice, teaching

Yin yoga module

• What is Yin yoga and how does it differ from more active / Yang styles?
• History of Yin yoga
• Why do Yin yoga?
• Tantric marriage the Yin and Yang
• Principles and concepts of Yin yoga
• What are Chi, Qi, meridian system, and meridians’ 3 primary roles?
• The locations of all 12 main meridians
• The meridians and emotions, meridian clock, and lifestyle
• Yin anatomy: Understanding fascia, the connective tissue system
• Protocols of Yin yoga
• Exploration of Yin yoga asanas.
• Pentacle pose and its variations
• Resting pose and its variations
• Child’s pose and its variations
• Reclining twist 1 pose
• Reclining twist 2 pose
• Knees to chest pose and its variations
• Thread the needle pose and its variations
• Bananasana pose and its variations
• Butterfly pose and its variations
• Half butterfly pose and its variations
• Supine butterfly pose and its variations
• Eye of the needle pose and its variations
• Dragonfly pose and its variations
• Square pose and its variations
• Shoelace pose and its variations
• Reclined shoelace pose and its variations
• Caterpillar pose and its variations
• Snail pose and its variations
• Seal pose and its variations
• Sphinx pose and its variations
• Side deal pose and its variations
• Dragon pose and its variations
• Twisting dragon pose and its variations
• Saddle pose and its variations
• Melting heart pose and its variations
• Dangling pose and its variations
• Deer (or angel) pose and its variations
• Sleeping angel pose and its variations
• Bridge pose and its variations
• Yin fish pose and its variations
• Yin legs up the wall pose and its variations
• Yang counterposes in Yin sequences
• Cat-cow pose and its variations
• Down dog pose and its variations
• Crocodile pose
• Table top pose
• Windshield wipers pose
• Supine windshield wipers pose
• Art and science of Yin yoga sequencing
• Protocols of Yin yoga sequencing
• How to design a Yin sequence based on different requirements and themes
• How to lead a Yin yoga class
• Guidelines for teaching Yin yoga
• Yin yoga sequences for physical, mental, and emotional ailments
• Sanskrit pronunciation of asanas with benefits and details

Pranayama module

• Introduction to pranayama
• Concept of prana and its importance
• Science and anatomy of breathing (pranayama)
• Stages of pranayama
• Types and classification of pranayama
• Breath awareness exercise
• Breath balancing posture
• Abdominal breathing
• Thoracic breathing
• Clavicular breathing
• Yogic breathing
• Kapalbhati pranayama
• Bhastrika pranayama
• Nadi shodhana pranayama
• Anulom vilom pranayama
• Ujjayi pranayama
• Bhramari pranayama
• Sheetali pranayama
• Sheetkari pranayama
• Surya bhedana pranayama
• Chandra bhedana pranayama
• Practice, theory, training, and teaching practice of all the above-mentioned pranayama

Yoga philosophy module

• The foundation of yoga, its legacy
• History of yoga
• What is yoga and its real meaning?
• Types of yoga
• Yoga philosophy
• Eight limbs of yoga
• Patanjali yoga sutras
• Yoga sutras from Bhagwad Gita
• Story of Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita Wisdom
• Yoga sutras from Hatha yoga pradipika
• Subtle yogic anatomy
• Introduction to energetic physiology
• Chakras
• Five koshas
• Three main nadis
• Granthis
• Prana and vayus
• Concepts of three gunas (sattva, rajas, and tamas)
• The yogic diet

Meditation module

• Meditation and its definition, aim, and benefits
• How to meditate?
• Meditation postures
• How to teach meditation
• Types of meditation and their importance
• Chakra sound meditation
• Chakra breathing meditation
• Kundalini meditation
• Nadhabrahma meditation
• Vipassana meditation
• Silence meditation
• Yoga Nidra
• Meditations for daily life

Mudra, mantras, and bandhas module

• Introduction to bandhas
• Importance of bandhas
• Execution of energy locks (bandhas)
• Application of bandhas in yoga practice and Ashtanga Vinyasa practice
• Mula bandha (the root lock)
• Uddiyana bandha (the abdominal lock)
• Jalandhara bandha (the throat lock)
• Maha bandha (the great lock)
• Mantras with meaning and their essence
• Ashtanga Vinyasa opening and closing mantras
• Yin yoga opening and closing mantras
• Introduction to mudras
• Mudras for pranayama
• Mudras for meditation

Anatomy and physiology module

Introduction to the major systems of the human body and how these systems are connected to the yoga practice.

• Cardiovascular system
• Respiratory system
• Digestive system
• Skeletal system
• Muscular system
• Endocrine system
• Urinary system
• Integumentary system
• Lymphatic system
• Nervous system
• Reproductive system
• Biomechanics of movement
• Spine and its common disorders

Professional essentials module

Teaching practice and feedback

Yoga Chaitanya has a proper teaching practice class in Ashtanga Vinyasa and Yin yoga teacher training program. You will get opportunities to teach the modified Ashtanga yoga primary series and Yin yoga sequences. Initially, you will start teaching one-on-one and then teaching in small groups. Finally, you will lead and teach a larger group at the end of the course.

You will practice pranayama and meditation teaching in their respective classes.

You will receive teaching feedback based on your teachings from your teacher and batchmates. This will help you improve your communication and teaching skills. Further, it will help you find your unique style as an Ashtanga Vinyasa and Yin yoga teacher.

Art of sequencing

You will learn the art and principles of creating a Yin yoga class or a sequence. This will cover pacing and class management of Yin flow or sequences for different body types, and ailments, to heal physical, mental, and emotional issues. You will also learn the principles of sequencing a Vinyasa flow class using the Ashtanga yoga primary series, and its modified sequences. How to create your own sequence covering Yin poses / Ashtanga poses, pranayama, mudras, and meditation.

Art of teaching

At Yoga Chaitanya International Institute, you will learn and practice the following teaching principles during the program:

• Terms, instructions, and details for guiding through a yoga practice (Ashtanga Vinyasa and Yin yoga)
• Adjustments, alignment, and hands-on adjustments while teaching Ashtanga Vinyasa, and Yin yoga
• Safety measures and concerns while adjusting
• Art of observation, assistance, and correction, cueing (verbal, visual, physical)
• Art and principles of demonstration while guiding
• Voice management and projection techniques covering pitch, pace, pause, tone, and rhythm. Learning voice modulation for guiding Ashtanga vinyasa, Yin yoga, pranayama, meditation, and mantras. How to make your voice strong, sharp, soothing, deep, and vibrant
• Class management, floor presence, and time management
• Receiving and giving feedback
• Ethics for a good yoga teacher

Practicum and final assessment

Students will go through three types of assessments: first is a written exam, then they have to demonstrate the technique (asana, pranayama, or meditation) and finally, they will go through the teaching practicum where they have to teach the complete asana class.

During the final stage of the practicum of the Ashtanga Vinyasa and Yin yoga teacher training program, you have to lead and teach:

• 90 minutes modified beginners Ashtanga Vinyasa primary series class
• 40 minutes self-designed Yin yoga sequence

General professionalism

• Understanding the principles of general professionalism required for an Ashtanga Vinyasa and Yin yoga teacher or a yoga business / brand.
• Understanding and implementation of concepts of marketing, and promotion, ethical commitment, the scope of practice, code of conduct, tools for business development, liability insurance, waivers, invoicing, etc.

Self-healing swad-haya meditation module

Yoga Chaitanya has included this module of self-evaluation, self-discovery, and self-healing in all of their yoga teacher training in India and Thailand. During the last week of the training, you will experience different meditations, and healing techniques, and go through a questionnaire that will help you understand yourself in depth. This will help you heal and develop better relationships with yourself and others.

What you will gain and get

After completing of 200 hours Ashtanga Vinyasa and Yin yoga teacher training you will get:

Confidence and skill to teach:

• The primary series of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga.
• Beginners class of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga primary series.
• Modified variations of the Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga primary series.
• Yin Yoga class and sequences.
• Vinyasa flow.
• Pranayamas and meditation.

Creative Skills to Design:

• Different types of Yin yoga flow or sequences for different body types, requirements, ailments, etc.
• Vinyasa flow or sequences based on the Ashtanga primary series.
• Pranayama and mudra sequences.

Embracing yoga beyond the mat:

• You will learn to implement yoga in daily life, beyond the mat.
• You will learn to implement svadhyaya (self-study or evaluation) through our unique module for self-discovery, self-healing, and meditation.
• You will learn to implement the understanding of yogic philosophy and spirituality in daily life.
• You will experience depth in your personal yoga and meditation journey.
• You will experience a real yogic lifestyle and the flavor of real joy, peace, contentment, and silence.

Yoga Alliance certification and professional skills:

• You will receive an international, 200-hour Yoga Alliance-accredited multi-style Ashtanga Vinyasa and Yin yoga teacher certification.
• You will learn and understand how to implement ethical commitment, scope of practice, code of conduct, general professionalism, marketing, and promotion. Tools for business development, liability insurance, waivers, invoicing, etc.

Complimentary add-ons

• Free Ayurvedic massage
• Free consultation from an Ayurvedic doctor
• Pack of Yoga Chaitanya’s Ayurvedic and herbal wellness teas

Daily sample schedule

During the four weeks, the daily time schedule will remain the same, but the subjects will change according to the program.

• 06:30-08:30 Asana practice (led / Mysore-style)
• 08:30-10:00 Breakfast / self-study
• 10:00-12:30 Asana lab, alignment, teaching curriculum
• 12:30-14:30 Lunch and rest / self-study
• 14:30-15:15 Yoga anatomy / physiology
• 15:15-16:00 Yoga philosophy
• 16:00-17:00 Pranayama, mudras theory, and practice
• 17:00-17:30 Tea break
• 17:30-18:30 Meditation / Yin yoga
• On Saturday, the program is just half-day
• On Sunday, you will have an off day

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yin yoga teacher training FAQ's

What is multi-style Ashtanga Vinyasa Yin yoga teacher training?

Yoga Chaitanya’s multi-style Yin Yang yoga teacher training is a comprehensive 200-hour program. It combines Ashtanga Vinyasa and Yin yoga. This unique yoga teacher training program blends the dynamic and energetic aspects of Ashtanga Vinyasa with the nurturing and introspective practice of Yin yoga. It is designed to prepare you to become a certified yoga teacher capable of teaching both styles.

Is this program Yoga Alliance certified?

Yes, this multi-style Ashtanga Vinyasa Yin yoga teacher training program is Yoga Alliance certified. You will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance after completion of the course.

Who can join this multi-style Ashtanga Vinyasa Yin yoga teacher training?

This yoga teacher training program is open to all. Yoga enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners. Yoga Chaitanya recommends that you should have practiced yoga for at least 1 year before the 200-hour yoga teacher training program. However, this is a suggestion and not a strict requirement. Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga is a physically demanding, and vigorous yoga style, it’s better if your body is prepared for it. However, they will teach from the basics.

What will you learn during this Ashtanga Vinyasa Yin yoga teacher training?

You will learn the practice and philosophy of Ashtanga Vinyasa and Yin yoga. In Ashtanga Vinyasa, you will explore the primary series (“yoga chikitsa”). In Yin yoga, you will explore 30 Yin poses. In addition to this, you’ll learn about anatomy, sequencing, alignment, teaching methodology meditation, mudras, bandhas, and pranayamas. This program offers a well-rounded education to help you confidently teach both Yin and Yang styles.

Do you need prior teaching experience?

No, you don’t need any prior teaching experience. is required. This training is suitable for those who are new to teaching yoga as well as experienced teachers looking to expand their skill set.

Can you teach both Ashtanga Vinyasa and Yin yoga after completing this training?

Yes, the TTC program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to teach both styles confidently. You will learn the art of sequencing and teaching methodology for both Ashtanga Vinyasa( primary series) and Yin yoga.