24 Day Live, Breathe, and Teach Yoga: 200 - Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

What will you do after completing the 200-Hour Yoga Course?

You might be thinking about the benefits of joining the 200 Hours Yoga Course. So, dear reader, Yoga, itself is a benefit for the body, it carries lots of advantage that helps in maintaining the stability of the body. Apart from this, there are many other benefits of the yoga course like:

• The 24-day yoga course in Rishikesh makes a person spiritually and physically balanced.
• Yoga clears the roots of diseases from the body, so, this 200 Hours Yoga TTC will make you healthy.
• You can further join the advanced course of yoga after completing this 200-hour yoga course.
• You will become aware of Yoga in India.

After the completion of the course by the school, students will receive registered certificates that will be valid globally and also entitle them as a registered yoga teachers. If you have decided to join yoga and make it your priority, then don’t let second thoughts strike your mind. Just go for it and come to our yoga school; We Sanskriti Yogpeeth make your dreams come true! You will get the support and guidance of respected yoga teachers throughout the journey. This is not a school; this is a family; a family of dedicated, hard-working, disciplined, and friendly yogis and yoginis. Don’t waste time thinking much; just come to Sanskriti Yogpeeth and opt for a life-changing program of 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh.

Yoga Certification

All participants completing a 200-hour yoga training course are eligible to apply for 300-hour yoga TTC which is an internationally recognized yoga teacher certification and designation. You will be able to develop your understanding of yoga at Sanskriti Yogpeeth to the point where you will be able to teach yoga professionally.

Evaluation

The overall evaluation of 200-hours yoga teacher training at Sanskriti Yogpeeth India based on the below assessment:

• Written assessment - Completion of assignment
• Practical assessment - Designing, sequencing, and conducting yoga session
• Student's conduct throughout the training will be an essential criteria
• Attendance - minimum 90% wherein the student must have presented the valid and agreed reason for 10% absenteeism

Course Syllabus: 200-Hour YTTC

110 Hours

• Techniques, training, and Asana practice
• Assignment
• Pranayama
• Meditation

20 Hours

• Anatomy
• Physiology

30 Hours

• Yoga humanities history
• Philosophy
• Ethics

40 Hours

• Professional essentials teaching methodology
• Professional development
• Practicum

Pranayama (Yogic Breathing Techniques)

Pranayama is a breathing practice or breath regulation technique. "Prana" means "Life Energy" and "Yama" means "Control" meaning the control of breath or life energy. It comprises physiology, methodology, and practicum. Pranayama is the process of controlling breathing or vital energy in the body. In this subject, students learn methods to control their breath and function with vital energy in the central body part. It is an important subject for our students to make them professionally sound for their yogic future.

• Introduction of Pranayama
• Natural Breathing
• Abdominal Breathing
• Clavicular Breathing
• Thoracic Breathing
• Yogic Breathing
• Nadi Shodhana
• Bhastrika
• Kapalbhati
• Bhramari
• Shitali
• Shitkari
• Surya Bhedi
• Chandra Bhedi

Mudra (Gestures)

In simple terms, Mudra is a sign language or gesture to express the state of mind through the actions of fingers. It awakens the internal and dormant energy of the yogi's body. Some of the yoga mudras are Jnana/Gyan Mudra, Chinmaya Mudra, Vayu Mudra, Agni Mudra, Varun Mudra, Prana Mudra, and Surya Mudra.

• Jnana Mudra
• Chin Mudra
• Yoni Mudra
• Bhairava Mudra
• Hridaya Mudra
• Nasikagra Mudra
• Khechari Mudra

Bandha (Locks)

Bandha means to hold, tighten, bind, or lock. Practicing it regularly helps the prana energy to be stored in a particular part of the body. It also awakens Kundalini by controlling Prana.

• Introduction of Bandha
• Moola Bandha
• Uddiyana Bandha
• Jalandhara Bandha
• Maha Bandha

Meditation (Dhyana)

Meditation is a peaceful state of mind. It is a mental exercise that involves relaxation, focus, and awareness. This exercise is usually done individually while sitting in a calm position and with eyes closed. It is an important subject for our students to make them professionally sound for their yogic future.

• Introduction of meditation
• Benefits of meditation
• Om meditation
• Mantra chanting meditation
• Soham meditation
• Shiva meditation
• Yoga Nidra meditation
• Tratak (Candle) meditation
• Chakra meditation
• Buddha meditation (Vipassana)
• Inner light meditation
• Prana meditation
• Kundalini meditation

Mantra Chanting (Shlokas, Sutras, Bhajan and Keertan)

Mantra Chanting is a spiritual practice. But besides this, it is highly recommended for emotional and mental balance. While chanting the mantras, you release stress and enter into a happy space.

• Guru Stotram - Akhanda Mandalakaram
• Patanjali Prayer - Yogena Chittasya Padena Vacham
• Shanti Mantra - Om Sahana Vavatu
• Pavamana Mantra - Asato Mā Sadgamaya
• Food Prayer - Brahmarpanam Brahma
• Completeness Mantra - Om Purnamadah Purnamidam

Yoga Philosophy

Yoga philosophy is also dualistic. The purpose of Yoga Darshan or Philosophy is to show the path on which one can walk and enjoy the whole life i.e. attain salvation. It covers basic Yoga Philosophy, history, and concepts of yoga. It is a combination of both traditional Yogic practices along a modern lifestyle.

Yoga Anatomy and Physiology

Yoga deals with the body structure and parts. It is important to know about the structure and function of the body before performing a particular yoga asana. It covers Anatomy. Learning and explanation of aspects of physiology and anatomy for increasing efficiency of classroom explanations, asanas corrections, and cues.

Ayurveda (Nutrition and Diet)

The ancient medicinal science that originated years ago in India is Ayurveda. India is home to many herbs and natural medicines which not only cure the body but also prevent it from further upcoming diseases or illnesses.

Shatkarma/Kriya (Yogic Cleansing)

Shatkarma is a cleansing technique that consists of six yogic purity kriyas (or actions), which are also mentioned in ancient texts of yoga. Its other name is Shatkriya. Through these six actions, the entire human body is purified. The class of Shatkarma gives a detailed description of all the six kriyas namely, Dhauti, Basti, Neti, Trataka, Nauli, and Kapalbhati. Shatkarma involves the sanctification of a body in the early morning in association with the practices of various Asanas.

• Neti (Nasal cleansing technique)
• Trataka (Gazing practice)
• Kapalbhati (Cleansing the lungs)
• Dhauti (Vomiting practice)
• Nauli (Intra-abdominal massage)
• Basti (Reverse Enema)

Teaching Methodology (Teaching Practice Student's Practicum, and Ethics)

Yoga deals with the body structure and parts. It is important to know about the structure and function of the body before performing a particular yoga asana. It covers Anatomy. Learning and explanation of aspects of physiology and anatomy for increasing efficiency of classroom explanations, asanas corrections, and cuesWhat you learn is important but in a teaching training course, how you learn and how to convey the teachings to others are equally important. The class on Teaching Methodology is important as it helps in a broad way to make you a successful yoga teacher.

Asana Alignment, and Adjustment (Posture Correction)

The class of yoga alignment and adjustment holds great importance as it corrects the posture and provides you with the right understanding of each pose or asana.

Yoga Therapy (Therapeutic Yoga)

The prevention of disease through yogic actions is called Yoga Therapy. The purpose of yoga therapy is to treat various diseases by using all yogic processes like asanas, pranayama, etc. All these processes have a specific effect on the subtle to the gross functions of the body.

Asanas (multi-style yoga Asana practice i.e. Hatha, Ashtanga, and Iyengar)

Asana is the starting step of yoga. Also termed the seated posture, it allows other asanas to be performed. It is done in all styles of yoga, i.e. Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Iyengar. It comprises methodology and Asana practice. Daily 3-4 hours of practice of yogic postures are to be done. The introduction of students to the different types of yogic postures is done methodically by increasing the difficulty level step by step. After your basic practice of Asana is done then students encounter asana flows, adjustments, and awareness and breathing of subtle aspects.

Sitting / Meditative Postures

• Padmasana
• Sukhasana
• Vajrasana
• Bhadrasana
• Swastikasana
• (and all sitting asana variations)

Standing Postures

• Padmasana
• Tadasana
• Triyaka Tadasana
• Kati Chakrasana
• Trikonasana
• Utkatasana
• Veerbadhrasana (I, II & III)
• (and all standing asana variations)

Balancing Postures

• Natrajasana
• Garudasana
• Uttitha Hasta Padangusthasana
• Pada Angushthasana
• Vriskshasana
• Vatayanasana
• Eka Padasana
• Eka Pada Pranamasana
• Baka Dhyanasana
• Dwi Hasta Bhujasana
• (and all balancing asana variations)

Inverted Postures

• Sirsasana
• Sarvangasana
• Padma Sarvangasana
• Urdhva Padmasana
• Moordhasana
• Salamba Sirsasana
• Halasana
• Viparita Karani
• (and all inverted asana variations)

Twisting Postures

• Ardha Matsyendrasana
• Astavakrasana
• Supta Udarakarshanasana
• Meru Vakrasana
• Parivritti Janu Sirsasana
• (and all twisting asana variations)

Forward Bend Postures

• Janu Sirsasana
• Paschimottasana
• Pada Prasar Paschimottanasana
• Ardha Padma Paschimottanasana
• Padahastanasana
• Koormasana
• Supta Pawanmuktasana
• (and all forward bend asana variations)

Back Bend Postures

• Chakrasana
• Dhanurasana
• Bhujangasana
• Gomukhasana
• Matsyasana
• Supta Vajrasana
• Ustrasana
• Setuasana
• Vrischikasana
• Sarpasana
• Shalabhasana
• (and all back bend asana variations)

Dynamic Postures

• Surya Namaskar
• Chandra Namaskar
• Pawanmuktasana
• Marjariasana
• Vinyasa Flow Asanas Series
• (and all dynamic asana variations)

Relaxing Postures

• Balasana
• Savasana
• Makarasana
• Shashankasan
• Supta Baddha Konasana
• Supta Vajrasana
• (and all relaxing asana variations)

Daily Schedule

• 06:00 - 06:45 Pranayama
• 07:00 - 08:30 Hatha yoga asana
• 08:30 - 09:45 Breakfast and rest
• 10:00 - 11:00 Philosophy
• 11:15 - 12:15 Ayurveda and anatomy
• 12:30 - 13:30 Adjustment-alignment
• 13:30 - 15:30 Lunch and rest
• 15:30 - 17:00 Ashtanga-Vinyasa Asana
• 17:15 - 18:30 Mantras and meditation
• 18:30 - 19:30 Self-study
• 19:30 - 20:00 Dinner
• 21:00 Lights off