23 Day Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Sound Healing 200 - Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Goa, India
"Rejuvenating Yoga Teacher Training in India"
Program Overview
Experience a memorable Yoga teacher training while enjoying a vacation in Goa! The Association of Yoga and Meditation is one of the most recognised Yoga ashrams in Goa, which develops your personal skills in Yoga practice and leads you towards preparing to teach Yoga professionally, spreading the knowledge of Yoga. This 200-hour Yoga teacher training course is suitable for both beginners and...
Highlights
- Daily meditation sessions
- Daily yoga, anatomy, and physiology classes
- Pranayama, Ayurveda, and philosophy classes
- Relaxing Ayurvedic massage therapy
- Experienced yoga instructors
- 22 nights' lodging
- All meals
At a glance
Yoga styles
Check-in Time: 09:00
Check-out Time: 15:00
Facilities
AYM is also known as the Association of Yoga and Meditation, and it provides certified Yoga teacher training courses and retreats in Goa, India. The school is situated on the beach at Love Temples Cottage, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Your accommodation will be without air conditioning, and Wi-Fi or internet access will only be available in select areas.
Program highlights
- Beginner-friendly program: Designed for new yogis and aspiring teachers.
- Comprehensive curriculum: Covers Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa, Pranayama, Meditation, Philosophy and one demo session of sound healing.
- Daily practice: Asanas, breathwork, mantra chanting, and mindfulness.
- Experienced teachers: Learn from certified and dedicated Yoga professionals.
- Supportive community: Connect with like-minded students worldwide.
- Immersive experience: Live the yogic lifestyle with healthy meals and holistic living.
- Foundation for teaching: Gain confidence to lead safe and effective yoga classes.
Training details and information
- 200+ hours of training in classical hatha yoga, asana, meditation, pranayama, methodology, history, philosophy, self-empowerment, mindful adjustments, self-care, and more
- Learn from professional educators with experience teaching diverse populations (2500+ hours combined facilitating training).
- Join a supportive community structured so that each person can thrive while learning and growing in their practice.
- Experience yoga in an authentic, inclusive, and receptive environment.
- Learn and practice conscious communication techniques (including listening, asking compassionate questions, and direct yet kind responses).
- The theory of Vinyasa, linking poses and transitions, will be introduced.
- Asana practices every day that the training meets.
- Practice teaching happens the very first week!
- Homework – the instructors are professional educators, and having researched the best way to retain and learn information, they found that when you write and recite the information, the retention is higher.
Why take this training?
Yoga can inspire people to lead happier and healthier lives. Paths are many, and everyone can benefit from this practice somehow. By teaching beginners, you are spreading yoga, sharing this experience with others, and making the world brighter for many! Providing students with a foundation of knowledge on the fundamental goal of yoga practice and the physical postures will empower them to continue and feel confident to make their practice personal. Teaching becomes an extension of personal practice through the vehicles of:
- Integrating ancient practice with modern media
- Consistency of skills related to confidence, presence, and leadership
- Awareness of the levels of energy, karma, and mind
- Personal creativity within the boundaries of yogic science
- Compassion for oneself and others throughout the process of living
Curriculum
Techniques, Training, and Practice will comprise most of the training. It includes the general principles of teaching and practicing asanas, props and modifications, effective class sequencing, and an introduction to meditation and pranayama. In short, you will practice A LOT of Yoga!
Teaching methodology includes:
- Teaching communication skills.
- The business of yoga.
- Teaching yoga to beginners and valuable advice on identifying and honing your teaching path and voice.
Anatomy and Physiology are essential components of Yoga teacher training. Aside from basic anatomy, we will explore the anatomy of Yoga poses, body structure, and healthy movement, how to teach students with injuries and illness, and introduce the subtle energy pathways. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, and Ethics for Yoga Teachers, including a mandatory daily personal practice for the first 30 minutes of class time.
Practicum Yoga teacher trainees will spend considerable time practicing newly developed skills on one another, with friends and family, and to volunteer students in a studio environment.
Daily schedule
- 07:30 - 08:30 Pranayama / meditation
- 08.30 - 10.00 Ashtanga and Vinyasa flow
- 10:00 - 11:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 12:00 Yoga Anatomy
- 12:15 - 13:15 Yoga Philosophy
- 13:15 - 14:30 Lunch
- 14:30 - 16:00 Rest / self study / Karma Yoga
- 16:00 - 17:30 Hatha / Iyengar yoga class
- 18:00 - 19:00 Teaching methodology
- 19:00 Dinner
- 20:00 Evening walks / mantra chanting/video shows, etc.
Daily schedule is subject to change.
- Beach Yoga Classes
- Beach rock meditations
Depending on COVID 19 guidelines.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
Cleansing and wholesome nutrition for your practiceAt AYM, delicious yogic and herbal food is prepared with hygiene and organic ingredients. Your meal will be served three times a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). For refreshment, herbal tea will be served once during the day. The food prepared will be vegetarian, which helps maintain good health by providing the body with essential nutrients and improving stamina and immunity.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
- Yogic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organizer when making a reservation.
Other than the main program, you can also explore the beautiful surroundings and the beach at Love Temples Cottage.
- All meals
- Daily Hatha Yoga
- Daily meditation sessions
- Anatomy and physiology classes
- Knowledge of pranayama, Ayurveda, and philosophy
- Teaching methodology
- Relaxing massage therapy
- 200-hour Yoga teacher training certification
- Sessions by expert instructors
- Yoga mats, wooden blocks, straps, and ropes
- Detox kit
- T-shirt and a bag
- 22 nights' accommodation
- Additional activities
- Additional transportation
- Airfare
- Visa expenses
- Personal expenses
- Drop off from the school to the airport
- GST
Beautiful and serene location in Rishikesh, carefully chosen to provide the perfect setting for your yoga journey.
Recommended Airports
Arrival by airplane
You can book your flight to Goa International Airport (GOI), which is 29 kilometres away from the capital city of Panaji. From there, you can hire a taxi or travel by local bus to Arambol Beach, Goa. You will easily reach AYM Yoga School, located on the beach at Love Temples Cottage.
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
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.
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% 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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