22 Day 200-Hour Hatha, Ashtanga, Ayurveda, Sound Healing Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Hatha and Ashtanga Focused Yoga Teacher Training in India
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Give yourself the opportunities to learn and have a magical life-changing experience of yoga with this 200-hour yoga teacher training program in Rishikesh, India. This training mainly consists of the traditional Hatha yoga, Patanjali's philosophy, and eight elements of yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga styles. After this, you can apply for becoming a 500-hour registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. Feel the change within you and your yoga-teaching technique.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Sankhya and yoga philosophies
- Instructions to teach and guide others
- Certification to register with Yoga Alliance
- Daily yoga asanas, relaxation, and yoga-nidra techniques
- Daily guided exercises of breathing and pranayama practices
- Healthy nutritious vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Excursion to nearby holy temples and shrines
- 21 nights' accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
22 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga studio
- Free Wi-Fi
- Library
The accommodation is facilitated with Wi-Fi connection and with air-conditioning available (on request only). However, please note that Yoga Vidya Mandiram School provides accommodation for a student who joins yoga classes. Any friends or relatives will not be included in the accommodation.
There are 4 different room options available for this course: private single room, twin shared room, triplet shared dorm, and quadruplet dorm (for female only). The rooms are equipped with beddings, attached bathroom and Wi-Fi connection. All shared rooms are shared with the same gender. Mother and daughter, wife and husband can share their rooms. The bathrooms are equipped with hot showers and towels.
Program
Certifications
Students who complete their subsequent trainings are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Overview
This teacher training is a multi-style program for beginners with basic knowledge of yoga. After the completion of the course, the students will be given a certification of the completion of the 200-hour yoga training program from Yoga Vidya Mandiram School. This 200-hour yoga teacher training will be held by experienced reputed meditation guides and the team of accomplished yoga teachers.
The teachers and guides include an Ayurvedic doctor who feels privileged to share his / her knowledge and practice of ancient traditions with modern elements of medical sciences (yoga anatomy and physiology). This training program aims to provide a solid foundation in different aspects of yogic disciplines that prepare them to apply for the 300-hour yoga teacher training program.
In addition, this 200-hour yoga training program includes mantra recitation (mantra - Japa), daily joints and glands practices (granthi - vimochana - kriya), yoga postures (yoga asanas), meditative steps of doing asanas, six cleansing exercises (shat karma), science of breath (pranayama), yoga energy locks (Bandha).
It also includes yoga gestures (Mudra), meditation (Dhyana), yogic sleep (yoga Nidra), history and philosophy of yoga (yoga Darshana), yogic anatomy and physiology of human body, basic principles of Ayurveda, asana alignment practicum classes, yoga teaching practice, and teaching methodology.
Asana (Postures)
- Hatha yoga (classical postures)
- Yin yoga
- Iyengar yoga
- Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga (Primary Series - Series I)
- Meditative steps of performing the Hatha yoga: centering, entering, refining, holding, coming out, and reflection
- Surya namaskar (sun salutations) - dynamic surya namaskar, surya namaskar with breathe awareness, surya namaskar with mantra chanting
- Types of Hatha posture - standing poses, sitting poses, backward bending poses, forward bending poses, spinal twisting poses, fire series, inversion poses, shavasana
- Postural alignment and art of adjustment
- Counter pose
- Contraindications
Pranayama (the science of breath)
- Science of breath
- Sitting postures for pranayama practice
- How to establish diaphragmatic breathing before pranayama practice
- 1:1, 1:2 and 1:4 breathing practices
- Types of pranayama - nadi shodhana pranayama, ujjayee, kapalabhati, bhastrika, shitali, shitkari, brahmari, and anuloma viloma
Bandhas (lock)
- Jalandhara-bandha (chin lock)
- Uddiyana-bandha (abdominal lock)
- Moola-bandha (root lock)
Practice relaxation and yoga Nidra
- Relaxation in daily life
- Tension and relaxation
- Systematic relaxation
- 31 pints relaxation
- 61 points relaxation exercises
- Preparation for yoga Nidra
Meditation
- What is meditation?
- Meditation in daily life
- Sitting positions for meditation
- Two to five minutes meditations
- So-ham mediation
- Intro to sound healing
Yoga anatomy and physiology
- Introduction about anatomy and physiology
- Skeletal system
- Muscular system
- Nervous system
- Digestive system
- Endocrine system
- Cardiovascular system
- Effect of yoga posture on muscles and systems
- Nadis (energy channels)
- Chakras (energy plexus)
- Pancha tatwa (five great elements)
- Panchakosha (five sheaths)
- Pancha pranas(five vital energy)
Yoga philosophy
- General introduction: six school of Indian philosophy
- Samkhya and yoga
- Intro of pattanjali yoga sutras
- Highlight of astanga yoga: yama, niyam, asana, pranayam, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi
- Introduction to upanishad
- Life style and yoga ethics
Ayurveda
- Basic principle of Ayurveda
- Basic doshas
- Tri-gunas
- Balance of the mind and Ayurvedic diet
Mudras
- Jnana-mudra
- Dhyan-mudra
- Vishnu-mudra
- Hridaya-mudra
Mantra chanting
- Om mantra
- Morning mantra
- Guru mantra
- Meal mantra
- Gayatri mantra and more
- Suryanamaskar mantras - 12 names of sun
Satkriya (cleaning)
- Jala-neti
- Sutra-neti
Teaching methodology and home work
- Lesson plan
- Assignments
- Practice teaching
- Feedback
- Group discussion
- Question and answer
- Homework
Daily schedule
- 05:00 Wake Up!
- 06:15 - 06:30 Mantra chanting
- 06:30 - 07:30 Shat-kriyas and pranayama practices
- 07:30 - 09:00 Hatha yoga (Classical) / teaching methodology / practice teaching
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 - 11:00 Yoga philosophy
- 11:00 - 12:00 Yoga anatomy and physiology
- 12:00 - 12.30 Karma yoga
- 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
- 13:30 - 16:00 Self-practice / self-study / occasional special sessions
- 16:00 - 16:15 Tea break
- 16:15 - 18:00 Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga / teaching methodology / practice teaching
- 18:00 - 19:00 Relaxation and meditation
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
- 20:00 - 21:00 Self-practice / self-study / free time
- 21:00 Go to Sleep!
Schedule is subject to slight changes without prior notice.
Please note that on the first day, the course will start with an opening fire ceremony at 10.30. Yoga Vidya Mandiram advises that you arrive at least 1-2 hours early to settle into your room and take your time before the course starts. However, if your journey will be a long one, you may plan to arrive a day early to give yourself time to recover from your journey.
Important note
- Official Check-in Time: 14:00 - 21:00
- Official Check-out Time: 12:00
Please take into account our check-in time to plan your arrival at the school. Many international flights landing in Delhi and overnight transports means arriving in Rishikesh at night. Their school does not have 24 hours check-in, but they can help with taxi pick-up 24 hours and transfer you safely to a hotel / hostel with 24 hours check-in service, if needed.
Early check-in is possible only if room is available, ready and requested in advance before arrival. Early check-in would be possible only starting from 09:00 onwards.
Late check-in is not possible after 21:00.
Included excursions
Yoga Vidya Mandiram organizes a half-day excursion on the rest days, usually to the following destinations:
- Vashishtha Cave
- Kunjapuri temple
- A local waterfall
The rest days commonly falls on a Sunday but can change if needed. The excursion destination can also change under unexpected circumstances.
In your free time, you will have the opportunity to explore the surroundings and visit the nearby holy shrines.
Instructors
Sandeep Pandey
Yogacharya Sandeep Pandey was born in a traditional Brahamna family and was sent to Gurukul at the age of 8. At the Gurukul, he studied the Yajurveda and mastered all the 16 Samskaras along with Yogasana, pranayama, and Shat Kriyas. He participated in many national-level yoga championships in India and won prizes. However, his quest for knowing the inner self through yoga lead him to Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama where under the direct guidance of H.H. Swami Veda Bharati, he studied and practiced the deeper and subtler aspect of Raja yoga.
Subhash Petwal
Subhash Petwal is an asana yoga instructor who is experienced teaching internationally and locally in the styles of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga and Hatha yoga. He has undergone his training in Mysore and Kaivalyadhama Lonavala and has been undergoing continuous practices for several extended years at Kishore Yoga Kendra Bangalore. Subhash is passionate about sharing his knowledge of Hatha and Ashtanga yoga and takes great care in layout a strong foundation for his students to further their practices.
Anuradha Sharma
Anuradha Sharma, originally from Manipur, India, was inspired by her grandmother, a devout yoga practitioner. While pursuing her bachelor's degree in History, her interest in yoga grew. Guided by her Gurus, she was initiated into the Himalayan meditation tradition at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram in Rishikesh. Anuradha holds a one-year diploma in holistic science and a Master's in yogic scriptures from Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University. A certified 500-RYT from Yoga Alliance USA, she specializes in traditional Hatha, pranayama, meditation, and Iyengar Yoga.
Supriya Karikatti
Yogini Supriya Karikatti Ji brings in the knowledge of holistic yoga from the generational background, 6 years of experience in the industry and from her MA degree in Yoga Science. She is deeply rooted with the rich yogic spiritual culture practicing and guiding students from across the world to connect with oneself through Pranayama, Meditation and sound healing techniques. With her experience, she will guide you to release, relax and restore your energy to be in your absolute self and will assist the students in their teaching skills.
Divyansh Baduwal
Divyansh Baduwal, born and raised in Rishikesh, comes from a family of yoga teachers. Divyansh holds a qualification in Hatha Yoga from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. He is a certified personal trainer from the K11 Institute of Fitness Sciences and a certified nutritionist from Excel Nutrition Uni. Deeply influenced by Hatha Yoga and human anatomy, Divyansh is dedicated to sharing his knowledge of Yoga Anatomy and Physiology instructor with the world, striving to simplify complex subjects so his students can realize the true potential of their bodies.
Location
This yoga teacher training will be held at Yoga Vidya Mandiram Yoga School, Rishikesh, India. Nearby there is Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport (DED) which is 15 kilometers from the center. The yoga school is located in the heart of the sacred township of Rishikesh on the bank of the holy river Ganges and at the foothills of the Himalayas, the abode of yogis.
The school is in a wonderful magical place only a short walk from the main town and the bank of the river, it is the perfect location for your activities.
Distances
- Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport (DED), 15 kilometers
Features
Activities
- Hiking
- Shopping
- Surfing
- Swimming pool (indoor)
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
Food
During this yoga training, you will be served three daily delicious and healthy vegetarian meals; breakfast, lunch and dinners. Filtered water, Chai tea, and snacks are also available. They offer simple Indian dishes balanced with proteins so you feel full and satisfied. If you are planning to have fast in any day, please inform Yoga Vidya Mandiram for avoiding food waste.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Whole food
- Yogic
Things to do (optional)
- Hiking
- Shopping
- River Rafting
- Visit nearby temples and shrines
What's included
- 21 nights' non-AC accommodation
- Certificate of completion
- Daily vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Filtered water, afternoon tea, and snacks
- Free use of yoga tools during the course
- Free Wi-Fi connection
- Local sightseeing exploration
- Neti pot and sutra neti
- 200RYS Course Completion Certificate under Yoga Alliance standard (Registered Yoga Teachers - 200RYT®)
- Textbooks, printed study handouts and 200-hour yoga teacher training manual
- GST (18%)
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfer (available at additional charges)
- Travel expenses (i.e. airfare, train, bus, taxi, etc)
- Extra nights beyond course dates (available at additional charges)
- Air-conditioning / heater (available at additional charges)
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Medical expenses
- Other personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 20 per person
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 85 per person
Indira Gandhi International Airport
209 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane:
Students can enter India at the nearest international airport, Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), in New Delhi. From there, students can take a domestic flight to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) which is a 1-hour flight. DED airport is only 35-40 minutes from our school in Rishikesh. If students are already in India, students can book a flight directly to Jolly Grant Airport (DED) airport.
Arrival by bus
Buses to Rishikesh leave New Delhi from the Kashmiri Gate national bus stand approximately every hour. The bus ride takes about eight hours to reach Rishikesh bus station.
Arrival by train
Students can either get off at Rishikesh Yog Nagiri station or at Haridwar Junction station. The Hardwar Junction is further away by about 45 minutes from Rishikesh, but sometimes there are more train options to choose from. From Haridwar, you can reach Rishikesh by road on via a prebooked taxi or by the so called tuktuk/auto (rickshaws). From Delhi, the train ride takes approximately eight hours, depending on the train type. Haridwar is serviced by many trains from and to Delhi, Varanasi, Rajasthan, Amritsar, and many others.
Arrival by taxi
Taxis are always available anywhere in India. The drive from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Rishikesh will take around six hours depending on traffic conditions. Our still can help arrange taxi for students at an additional fee, depending on where the pickup location is.
Important note
- Official Check-in Time: 14:00 - 21:00
- Official Check-out Time: 12:00
Please take into account our check-in time to plan your arrival at the school. Many international flights landing in Delhi and overnight transports means arriving in Rishikesh at night. Their school does not have 24 hours check-in, but they can help with taxi pick-up 24 hours and transfer you safely to a hotel / hostel with 24 hours check-in service, if needed.
Early check-in is possible only if room is available, ready and requested in advance before arrival. Early check-in would be possible only starting from 09:00 onwards.
Late check-in is not possible after 21:00.
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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