45 Day 500 - Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training in Chhaling, Bhaktapur, Nepal

Pre-requisites

Nepal Yoga Academy encourages students from all backgrounds with different levels of experience to join the Advanced Yoga Training Course. If you have practiced yoga previously, it is a very suitable course for you. Beginners can join it too as this course is an amalgamation of 200 plus 300 hours courses.

Certification

Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

What type of yoga do you teach?

Nepal Yoga Academy teaches you the Sanatana or traditional yoga styles. The school follows Sanatan yoga practices as this is a vast subject area including the writings of Patanjali Yoga and other old masters. They mostly teach Hatha, Ashtanga, and Raja styles of yoga during the course.

At Nepal Yoga Academy, you will learn Sanatan yoga which is based on two major forms of yoga – Hatha Yoga (7 limbs) comprising Hatha Pradipika, and Gheranda Samhita; and Ashtanga Yoga (8 limbs) comprising Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.

Hatha yoga

It is believed that Lord Shiva himself taught this form of yoga. Hatha is a sum of two words, where ‘Ha’ means the sun and ‘Th’ means the moon. The Sun represents life energy as it is the source of every life on this planet. It also governs the health and vitality of the physical body. It is masculine energy. Moon implies feminine energy and it governs your mind and emotions. Hence, aligning ourselves with the universe, certain asanas, practices, pranayama, etc. have been formulated to attain enlightenment, which is the highest possibility for a human being.

• Shatkarma – A cleansing process
• Asana – Postures
• Pranayama – Breath regulation
• Mudras – Hand gestures
• Pratyahara – Regulation of senses
• Dhyana – meditation, focus, awareness, concentration, and consciousness
• Samadhi – emptiness, equanimity, a state beyond mind, emotions, and body

Ashtanga yoga

Ashtanga Yoga is 8 limbs-based yoga given by Rishi Patanjali. Patanjali's Yoga Sutra is focused on aligning the mind and heightening the energies with sadhanas accompanied by asanas for a healthy body. The ultimate goal of Ashtanga yoga is to reach the state of samadhi. Here are the 8 limbs of Patanjali Yoga:

• Yama – Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha
• Niyama – Observance of facilitating conduct, wisdom, morality, and sensible actions
• Asana – Postures.
• Pranayama – Regulation of breath
• Pratyahara – Regulation and control of senses
• Dharana – Concentration of mind in such a way that the surroundings almost disappear in one’s experience
• Dhyan – meditation, awareness, and consciousness
• Samadhi – emptiness, equanimity, a state beyond mind, emotions, and body

Ashtanga yoga’s 8 limbs involve complying with ancient philosophy and wisdom for a blissful and sensible life. In Nepal Yoga Academy, every student’s individual ability and learning pace is taken into consideration. They are guided by certified and registered teachers who have qualitative experience in practicing yoga as well as in teaching. Since yoga has to be taught in a certain way, students are attended to with utmost care.

The program aims at their overall development in such a way that their spiritual process gets sped up with the necessary balance. With the right ambiance and facilitation, this ancient knowledge is imparted to you. All you need is to stick to what you strive for. Nepal Yoga Academy welcomes you to this sacred space of yoga academy to experience the grandeur of life.

The 500-hour YTT course is for you if:

• You want to learn core classical hatha yoga
• You aspire to become a yoga teacher with authentic practice and wisdom
• You aim to get registered as an RYT 500 and become eligible to teach globally
• You want to get into the right networking by connecting to the community of yoga teachers and trainers
• You prefer an interactive and engaging training course in a peaceful setting
• You want to develop the right approach to teaching methodologies, incorporating yogic lifestyles and speeding up your quest for self-discovery

This 500-hour YTT course is an amalgamation of 200-hour and advanced 300-hour courses with more intensive and in-depth practices, skills, and philosophy. If you are not yet a yoga practitioner, then also you can apply for this long course as the course takes you toward mastering Hatha yoga step by step.

Why choose Nepal Yoga Academy?

• Nepal Yoga Academy is a pioneer in teaching internationally accredited yoga courses in Nepal
• Authentic classical Hatha yoga and practices, in-depth knowledge of classical Hatha and Patanjali’s Ashtanga tradition
• Advanced posture and breathing techniques
• Unique and well-structured yoga teaching techniques
• Live and lead a well-balanced yogic lifestyle
• The batch size is kept small to make it qualitatively interactive and engaging
• Develop a deeper awareness of physical, mental, and emotional aspects of human life and deal accordingly
• A perfect blend of yoga philosophy and practical aspects of it is taught
• Ways to groom yourself into a yoga practitioner and teacher
• Conducive natural and beautiful surroundings and stays for an enhanced experience in practicing yoga

Nepal Yoga Academy is headed by Dr. Chintamani Gautam, who is a highly knowledgeable and experienced yoga guru and has been in this field for the past 22 years. He has a Ph.D. in Yoga, a master’s degree in human consciousness and yogic science, a master's degree in the Sanskrit language, a diploma in yoga and naturopathy, a diploma in massage therapy, and has studied various ancient scriptures, Vedas, Upanishads, Gita, Eastern Philosophies, has in-depth of mantras, etc. He has won many awards for his exemplary work.

Nepal Yoga Academy is a Yoga Alliance registered school, you will become a certified yoga teacher who will be eligible to become a Yoga Alliance RYT 500. That means, after completing this course and successfully passing the assessment process, you will receive 2 certificates – 200 YTT and advanced 300 YTT certifications from Nepal Yoga Academy. After this, you can apply to any alliance to be registered as RYT 500.

What is the course comprised of?

The 45-day Sanatan Yoga Teacher Training taught by Dr. Chintamani Gautam comprises both physical and theoretical studies in traditional Sanatan and Hatha yoga. The Experienced Registered Yoga Teachers (E-RYT) will guide you through the different pathways of yoga, asana (85 plus), pranayama, mudra, bandha, philosophy, anatomy, teaching skills, etc.

• Physiology: 55 hours
• Mantra chant/prayer: 15 hours
• Practice: 180 hours
• Teaching methodology: 60 hours
• Anatomy philosophy: 65 hours
• Yogic diet, lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers: 40 hours
• Practicum: 25 hours
• Q&A discussions: 20 hours
• Triyoga: Jnan, Bhakti and Karma: 20 hours
• Total: 500 hours

Key topics

Yoga philosophy

• Philosophy of Hatha Yoga for Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• Major parts of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra
• Yoga Sutras from Bhagvad Geeta
• Lifestyle and ethics of a yoga teacher
• Obstacles and supporting elements for a transformative practice of yoga

Asana practice

• Advanced asanas and process
• Alignment and adjustment
• The sequence of asanas

Pranayama techniques and practice

• All about Prana according to Vedic science
• Pranayama Niyama
• Prana Sadhana
• Panchkosha and Prana Shakti
• Flow, regulation & channelization of energy
• Importance & benefits of pranayama

Meditation techniques and forms

• Different methods of meditation
• Yoga Nidra
• Nada yoga & mantras
• Guided meditation
• Shoonya meditation
• Stages of mind & meditativeness
• Raising consciousness & awareness

Teaching methodology

• Design, plan, and implement effective classes and workshops
• Create an effective asana sequence for practitioners of all levels
• Learn and practice hands-on adjustments of asanas and alignment
• Be aware of the do's and don’ts during asana practice

Anatomy

• The musculoskeletal system of the human body
• Common areas of injury and its prevention
• Spinal movement and its health
• Contraindications and avoiding movements under specific conditions

Classroom management

• The optimum number of students
• Conducive ambiance of the classroom
• Necessary accessories, tools, and items
• Interactive space
• Q&A sessions

Required communication skills and terminology for teaching yoga

• Clarity in communication
• Intention of well-being & self-expression
• Conscious interaction and engagement
• Verbal, behavioral & body language
• Specific terminology of yoga
• Attending questions of the students
• Deepening the knowledge of yoga & imparting it effectively

Conduct of conduct

• Conscious behavior & sensitivity towards life
• Operating through awareness
• Maintaining the sanctity of yoga
• Living in the depth of core yoga

Sample Schedule

Here is the schedule of your day at the academy throughout the course duration. We may make some changes in the schedule as per the situation. During winter, there may be a slight difference in the schedule. You will get one day off a week. Mostly, the students get a day off on Sundays, however, depending on course requirements, the day off could differ.

• 06:30 - 07:45 Satkarma, chanting and pranayama
• 08:00 - 08:10 Tea break
• 08:10 - 09:30 Asana practice
• 09:30 - 10:30 Breakfast
• 10:30 - 11:30 Self-study
• 11:30 - 13:00 Philosophy / lecture
• 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
• 14:00 - 15:00 Self-study
• 15:00 - 16:30 Workshop
• 16:30 - 17:00 Tea break
• 17:00 - 18:30 Asana / meditation practice
• 18:30 - 19:30 Dinner
• 19:30 - 21:30 Self-study

Please note this schedule is changeable on request by the students. The students will get one day off per week (usually on a Sunday) but this can also be changed.

Terms and conditions

• Only vegetarian food is allowed on the premises during the training period.
• Safety measures and precautions are provided here, however, in case of any unwanted injuries or health conditions, Nepal Yoga Academy and Retreat is not liable and you are solely responsible for it.
• Please follow all the rules and discipline as per the course as these are the pillars of yoga.
• In case Nepal Yoga Academy and Retreat finds you being a huge nuisance to others or any other life in the retreat, or in case of any breach that is a mandate to follow, you may be asked to leave.