Why Join Yoga Course with Yoga Sadhana ?
Unlock and unleash your yoga teaching potential. We do not produce cookie-cutter yoga instructors. We challenge and educate you to better know yourself as a teacher and grow your capacity from your ability to make sound decisions based on your needs and the needs of your students. This 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training will challenge you to investigate the why of how you teach, and ask questions that may not have occurred to you to consider, so that you can ultimately deliver your own lessons and curriculum with clarity and confidence.
This 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh boasts the highest caliber of yoga experiential education from both teachers who have been Yoga Mentors over 18 years. This internationally recognized 200-hour Yoga Alliance-approved curriculum is known to be among the very best of trainings. We set a high standard and our students graduate with vast teaching knowledge and skills, and resources and materials they can access and revisit forever.
Course Syllabus – 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh
- Teaching Methodology (for both “Hatha” & “Vinyasa Styles”)
- Myofascial Sling method movement warm ups for Hatha Yoga Asanas
- Functional Anatomy & kinesiology for Yoga
- Effective Sequencing for every level, for practice advancement and for stiff & injured yogis
- Creative sequencing with Somatic ideas
- The art of teaching
- When and how to modify yoga poses
- Observing and understanding bodies
- How or whether to touch students and when to use adjustment
- Ethical with Anatomical reality Hands on (and off) adjustments
- Actions and alignment , how to construct effective verbal cues
- Purpose and use of props to enhance the natural movements of the body in Yoga Asanas
- Restorative Asanas as preparation to Rest , Recover and Resilience
- Breath Awareness leading to Yogic Pranayama Techniques like Brahmari , Ujjaiyi , Viloma , Nadi Shodhana, Kapala Bathi and Bastrika
- Applied Philosophy of Yoga and Non duality
- Yoga Sutra of Sage Patanjali leading to Non Dual Meditation
200-Hour TTC batch 2, 2022, Rishikesh, India
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200 Hour TTC Course Fees
| Room | Indian | International |
|---|---|---|
| Single Room | 60,000 INR | $1100 USD |
| Shared Room | 50,000 INR | $950 USD |
200 Hour Training Content & Structure
1. Embodied Movement ( Myofascial Sling Method )
- Is a gentle inquiry into the multilayer myofascial slings of the body, consisting of muscle strengthening and lengthening, fascia and ligament hydration to create stability and mobility. They all connect and function together to produce dynamic movement in the body. When myofascial slings work in harmony, they provide optimal alignment of bones and joints to produce innate movement.
- Students will learn various templates in relation to the Superficial lateral lines , Superficial front line ,Superficial Backline and the Superficial Spiral Line
- These 4 templates will be used as gentle warm up before opening the body to Yoga Asanas.
- Students will also be introduced to fundamental somatic movements as rest and recovery patterns
2. Yoga Asana
- Students will explore 50 Yoga asana in a progressive method according to anatomical reality of the body. These 50 yoga asanas are carefully picked to enhance our daily life movement requirements.
- Counter indication and therapeutic effects of Asanas will be an essential part of the training.
- Functional approach in using the props to aid and enhance the practice of Yoga asanas such as yoga blocks, belts, blankets, chairs and bolsters.
- Women’s practice and modification during menstruation
Category of Asanas covered
• Standing & Sub Categories
• Seated & Sub Categories
• Inversions
• Arm balance
• Back Extensions
• Restorative
4. Anatomy
- Functional and Physiology of the human body and its relationship with Yoga Asanas
- Anatomical reality versus esthetics of an Asana
- How to apply Anatomical directions in a asana class
5. Philosophy
- Establishing the relevance of the Vedic philosophy to our daily lives
- Studying selected versus from the Yoga Sutras of Sage Patanjali from chapter 1 and 2
- How to apply Yoga philosophy in the Yoga class to keep the pursuit of practice authentic to the philosophy
6. Pranayama
- Breath and the anatomical Structure in the human body
- Learning to Notice the Breath and the effect of letting the breath lead
- Breath and movement
- Movements that enhances the natural breathing
- Bandhas like Uddiyana, Jalandhara, Mula and Maha Bandha
- Mudras: Gyana, Chinmaya, Prana, Shambhavi, Hridaya, Ashwini and Nasikagra Dristhi ,
- Shat Kriyas: Jal neti, Sutra Neti, Kunjal and Laghoo Sankhaprakshalana
7. Yoga Lab
- How to teach a yoga pose
- Actions and alignment
- Purpose and use of props
- Observing and understanding bodies
- The art of teaching
- When and how to modify yoga poses
- How or whether to touch students and when to use adjustments
- How to effectively sequence an Asana and Pranayama class
8. Meditation
- Yoga Nidra (Deep Relaxation)
- Kaya Sthairyam (Body Stillness )
- Asap Japa (Meditation on Spontaneous Sound )
- Antar Mouna (Inner Silence )
- Chidakasha Dharana (Being Aware of the Space in the Skull Cavity )
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Daily Class Schedule
A typical day in our 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course comprises of various elements – practical sessions and theory workshops every day. Every day, you will get opportunity to immerse yourself in three practice sessions and three theory workshops. Each of these sessions will equip you with the knowledge and understanding of various facets of yogic wisdom.
Monday to Saturday
| 06:30 – 08:00 | Asana Practice |
| 08:00 – 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | Yoga Philosophy |
| 10:15:11:15 | Alignment & Teaching methodology |
| 11:30:12:30 | Anatomy |
| 13:00:14:00 | Lunch Break |
| 15:30:17:00 | Hatha Yoga |
| 17:15:18:30 | Pranayama / Yoga Nidra / Mantra /Meditation |
| 17:00:18:00 | Dinner |
| 22:00 | Light Off |
| (Sunday – A day to relax/excursions/local sightseeing etc) |
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Frequently Ask Questions
Q: How do I prepare for 200 hours yoga teacher training?
One can prepare by starting to read the books recommended by our teachers. Here is the list of books – Asana Pranayam Mudra Banda by Bihar school of Yoga, Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar, Dharna Darshan by Bihar Yoga, School anatomy of Hatha Yoga by David Coulter. You may also start with some self practice by joining our online drop in classes.
Q: Is 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification enough to teach yoga?
The 200-Hour Yoga Teachers Training course is the basic to intermediate level. The course is done wisely it will help you to build a strong foundation for the future and a step forward to your journey. Yes, you may start teaching, however, the exceptional feature comes with dedicated practice and years of experience.
Yoga Sadhana`s team of teachers have intricately designed the curriculum of the 200-hour TTC that covers yoga philosophy, meditation, yogic anatomy, pranayama, yoga adjustments alignment, teaching methodology.
The students are offered to take a class to explore and experience the concepts of teaching yoga and transform into a classic yoga teacher. Sessions are conducted on different themes and on different variations, for different age groups, for people having physical limitations. We stay connected with our students even after the completion of the course incase of any guidance needed.
Q: How long should you practise yoga before teaching?
The Yoga Teacher Training course will give a direction about how to conduct a class. The level of teachings depends upon your dedication to teach. As an institution, we suggest all our students to start sharing their knowledge as soon they have absorb all the learnings of the Teacher Training Course. The yoga course will definitely bring out the best version of you and you may start with teaching the mint yoga aspirants around the world. After all, Yoga is never ending journey that makes us reach the different aspects of wisdom and knowledge through dedication and practice.
Q: Can I teach yoga with 100 hours of yoga training?
You can’t teach yoga after completing 100-hour Yoga Course. It will definitely give you an sense of what you should be learning and how you can continue to study and prepare yourself to become a successful Yoga Teacher
Q: Is it safe to travel alone to Rishikesh and stay at your ashram?
Rishikesh is spiritual city and considered to be one the safest city in India. Rishikesh attracts people from all over the world, the most of the locals welcome our guests whole-heartly and makes you feel like home. As it is spiritual place we recommended our students to adorn modesty in everything like clothes, behaviour etc) . The ashram is absolutely a safe place for stay. Of course one should always be diligent and alert about her/his belongings and surroundings. The ashram lifestyle will encourage you to see the understand the minimal required of life and at the same time acquire great knowledge with alike people around. Rishikesh is a beautiful place and holds immense power to heal. 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
