24 Day 200-Hour Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala, India

Learn authentic ancient wisdom from the masters

The yoga sutras were written by the ancient Indian sages 5000 years ago to end the suffering of the mind. Patanjali, who wrote the yoga sutras, is the compilation of answers to an enquiring mind. You’ll find answers to all the hard life questions on the journey of enlightenment. That’s the promise of the ancient sages!

What better way to begin this journey than in the heart and tranquility of nature? With the company of like-minded people. The 200-hour yoga teacher training course will give you the strength and flexibility of the body and the mind! You become limitless, just like water; nothing can break you!

About the 200-hour yoga teacher training course

This yoga teacher training course is designed to give you a strong foundation. A perfect start for your Yoga journey. This course takes into consideration your time. Hence, they have created a course that will not only give you all the necessary knowledge to begin as a yoga teacher but also do so in a very short period of time. This program will transform you into an efficient and certified yoga teacher. It will help you discover your physical and psychic capabilities. This course will award you with an internationally recognized certificate that’ll allow you to teach yoga anywhere in the world!

You’ll learn the basics of Ayurveda, practical tips on how to run a yoga class, teaching tips, and tricks. They will give you the plan to start your own yoga class and implement all the learning. They believe in providing special training, hence they have subject matter experts for each class. So that you can learn from the best. The course will leave you with enough confidence to start your own yoga class.

The course includes basics of classical Hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga primary series, Anatomy and physiology of yogic science, Mantra chantings, the science of Breathing, shat kriyas, yoga philosophy, foundational text Patanjali yoga sutras, meditation, Yoga Nidra, and yoga teaching methodology. You follow the daily routine of a yogi, waking up at sunrise, with a fresh breakfast, followed by lunch, and then dinner. You have tea breaks and supper. This will give you a holistic Yogi experience.

Curriculum

Welcome to the 200-hour yoga teacher training course! The curriculum is meticulously designed to meet the standards, ensuring that you receive comprehensive and high-quality training to become a skilled and confident yoga teacher. Below is a detailed syllabus outlining the educational categories, minimum contact hours, and specific topics covered in each category.

Techniques, training, and practice

• Minimum contact hours:75 hours
• Minimum contact hours with lead trainer(s):50 hours

This category forms the foundation of your training, focusing on the practical aspects of yoga techniques. You'll receive analytical training and guided practice to deepen your understanding and teaching ability.

Topics include:

• Asanas: Learning and practising key poses across various categories.
• Pranayamas: Techniques for breath control and regulation.
• Kriyas: Purification practices for body and mind.
• Chanting and Mantra: Exploring the power of sound in yoga.
• Meditation: Techniques for mindfulness and concentration.

Teaching methodology

• Minimum contact hours:7.5 hours
• Minimum contact hours with lead trainer(s):5 hours

This category focuses on the art and science of teaching yoga. You'll develop essential skills for effective communication, class management, and understanding student needs.

Topics include:

• Group dynamics and communication skills.
• Addressing individual needs in a group setting.
• Principles of demonstration, observation, and correction.
• Teaching styles and qualities of a good teacher.
• Understanding the business aspects of teaching yoga.

Anatomy and physiology

• Minimum contact hours:10 hours
• Minimum contact hours with lead trainer(s):0 hours

In this category, you'll delve into the physical and energetic aspects of the human body as they relate to yoga practice.

Topics include:

• Human physical anatomy and bodily systems.
• Energy anatomy, including chakras and nadis.
• Applying anatomy to yoga practice, including benefits and contraindications.

Yoga philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers

• Minimum contact hours:20 hours
• Minimum contact hours with lead trainer(s):0 hours

This category explores yoga's philosophical and ethical foundations, guiding you towards a holistic understanding of yoga beyond the physical practice.

Topics include:

• Study of yoga philosophies and traditional texts.
• Yoga lifestyle and ethical principles (e.g., ahimsa, dharma, karma).
• Ethics for yoga teachers and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Service through yoga (seva) and being of benefit to others.

Practicum

• Minimum contact hours:5 hours
• Minimum contact hours with lead trainer(s):5 hours

This hands-on category allows you to put theory into practice by teaching under supervision and receiving feedback.

Topics include:

• Practice teaching as the lead instructor.
• Giving and receiving feedback on teaching.
• Observing and assisting during yoga classes.
• Remaining Contact Hours and Elective Hours

Contact hours vs non-contact hours

Contact hours involve physical presence with faculty and advanced trainees' education, while Non-Contact Hours are learning without faculty present.

Non-contact hours must align with the educational categories and can include:

• Assigned readings, videos, or online resources.
• Webinars and written assignments.
• Group activities and outside yoga class evaluations.
• They are committed to providing a comprehensive and enriching yoga teacher training experience. The syllabus ensures a well-rounded education in yoga philosophy, techniques, teaching methodology, anatomy, and practical teaching experience. Prepare to start a transformative journey towards becoming a certified yoga instructor!

Syllabus

Classical and traditional practice of Hatha yoga

Topics include:

• What is Hatha yoga? And its various sequence styles of practice
• Surya and Chandra Namaskar and Its Mantra Awareness Practices
• Six steps of doing Asana consciously
• Joints and glands as preparatory practice
• Deep study of classical Hatha yoga with adjustments and alignments
• Core understanding of the practice of Kundalini yoga.
• Practical idea of Iyengar Yoga and its tools of implementations
• Standing series of asana methods
• Kneeling series of asana Methods
• Sitting series of asana
• Lying on stomach series of Asana
• Supine series of asana
• Inversion series of asana
• Asana benefits and its contraindications

Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga - Primary series - structure and sequential methods

Topics include:

• Understanding the idea of Mysore Ashtanga practices vs Krishnamacharya’s Ashtanga practices
• Idea of teaching the Ashtanga yoga sequence
• Four modules of Ashtanga yoga
• What is Vinyasa?
• How many Bandhas are there in Ashtanga?
• Importance of Ujjayi practice
• Its benefits and side effects

Pranayama and its cleansing and expansions

Topics include:

• Chest breathing vs diaphragmatic breathing
• What do Prana and Pranayama mean?
• Types of Pranayama practice
• What is Nadi?
• What are Ida, Pingala, and Sushmana?
• Seven main practices of Pranayama
• Four qualities of yogic breathing
• 1:1, 1:2 and 1:4 breathing for emotional purification
• Psychological effect of yogic breathing
• Stress and stress-relieving breathing techniques

Mudra and its sparks

• Minimum contact hours:20 hours

Topics include:

• Yogic gesture for stress-related problems
• Internal mudras
• Healing gestures for physical blockages
• Pranic gestures for awakening energy
• Importance of Mudra according to Hatha yoga
• Types of Mudra
• Practicum of Gyana and Chin Mudra
• Practicum of Ashwini Mudra
• Physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of Mudra

Mantra and its vibrations

Topics include:

• Introduction of Mantra yoga
• Significance of (OM)-AUM
• Mantra for meal purification
• Mantra for obstacles
• Mantra for universal masters to bless
• Mantra for realization
• Mantra for well-being

Meditation and its transformations

Topics include:

• Breath awareness meditation
• Inner light meditation
• Chakra awareness meditation
• Body-less meditation
• Mantra Awareness meditation
• Walking meditation
• Full moon meditation
• Third eye meditation

Yoga Nidra and its deep silence

Topics include:

• What is Yoga Nidra?
• What is sleep?
• Four states of consciousness
• Benefits of deep sleep
• Yoga Nidra practices from the Himalayan tradition
• How Yoga Nidra practices cure the insomnia problem
• Adjusting in Shavasana

Adjustment and alignment practices

Topics include:

• The fundamentals of practicing side extension, forward extension, backwards extension, and revolving action
• How to correct postures verbally and by hands-on adjustments
• Modifying the asana with different tools
• Various limitations, contraindications, and benefits of yoga asana
• Workshop on hip opening
• Workshop on back bending
• Workshop on forward bending
• Workshop on twisting postures

Teaching methodology and its confidence

Topics include:

• Disciplines of yoga teachers and students
• How important to ensure the safety of students while teaching
• Understanding the demand of students before starting the class
• The scope of listening, presence, directive, and non-directive dialogue
• How important is demonstration
• What are the preparations for the classroom
• How to sequence the class
• How to describe the practice, techniques, and delivery in teaching a class
• Discussion on different types of lesson planning

Yoga philosophy and its unknown realities

Topics include:

• History and origin of yoga
• Why do we have a disturbed mind, a distracted mind, and a stupefied mind in yogic science?
• What is yoga?
• What is celibacy and sex in yogic science?
• Why do we suffer?
• What is Ashtanga Yoga? ( eight limbs of yoga)
• What caused us to get the disease?
• What is Raja Yoga?
• How to bend the body to bend the mind?
• What is ignorance?
• Three states of consciousness in yogic science
• What is the mind?
• Four foundational pillars of life
• Four faculties of the mind field in yogic science
• What does practice mean in yogic science?
• Five layers of the body in yogic science
• What does Ekagrah mean?
• What is knowledge and wisdom in yoga?
• What is kundalini?
• What is karma?
• What is a chakra?
• What does Nirodhah mean in yoga?
• What is Fear and Love in yogic science?
• What is enlightenment and liberation in yoga?

Yoga anatomy and its safety and precautions

Topics include:

• What is Yogic Anatomy and physiology?
• Introduction of the respiratory system and yogic breathing
• How do shat kriya practices give benefits to the body?
• How do Pranayama practices give connection to the digestive and immune system?
• How do asana practices give various effects on joints, spine, and the muscular system?
• The structure of the spine and its movement in yoga
• Types of contraction in the muscular system
• Know the basic studies and types of joints to avoid injury during Asana classes
• Studies and discussions about the spine according to a yogic point of view

Yoga for health

Topics include:

• Yogic counselling for a healthy life.
• Yogic techniques to use in daily lifestyle.
• Yoga cures common diseases like Headaches, migraines, colds, sinus, etc.
• Yoga tools for back issues like backache, slipped disk, sciatica, diabetes, thyroid, spinal deformities, obesity, etc.

Evaluation and certification

Topics include:

• Performance during the course
• Attendance
• Practical asana demonstration test
• Written test (Objective and subjective type)
• Behaviour

Daily schedule

• 05:30 - 06:00 Wake up
• 06:00 - 07:30 Hatha yoga
• 07:30 - 08:00 Karma yoga
• 08:00 - 09:00 Pranayama
• 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
• 10:30 - 11:30 Philosophy
• 12:00 - 13:00 Adjustment & alignment
• 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
• 14:00 - 15:00 Rest time
• 15:00 - 16:00 Anatomy
• 16:30 - 18:00 Ashtanga
• 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation
• 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
• 20:00 - 21:00 Self-study