200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Pranayama

Pranayama is a collection of yoga techniques and practices. It's all about controlling your breath and is like a science on its own. Here's what you'll discover about it.

• 1. Introduction of pranayama
• 2. Benefits of pranayama
• 3. The Pranic body
• 4. Prana and lifestyle
• 5. Breath, health & pranayama
• 6. Pranayama and spiritual development

Bandha (energy lock)

Bandhas are like energy locks that happen when you squeeze certain muscle groups, and they're commonly used in yoga. Here's a quick look at what you'll find out about them.

• 1. Preparation for Bandha
• 2. Benefits of Bandha
• 3. Mula Bandha
• 4. Jalandhara Bandha
• 5. Uddiyana Bandha

Mantra chanting

Mantras are significant in everyday yogic life. They are sounds and prayers that carry a lot of energy and vibrations. We will teach you how to chant them.

• Opening mantra
• Om chanting
• Gayatri Mantra
• Guru Vandana (prayer to Guru)
• Student and master mantra
• Patanjali mantra (ashtanga mantra)
• Completeness mantra

Kriya and Shatkarma (the six purification methods of hatha yoga)

Shatkarma is a term in Sanskrit that refers to one of the six yogic purification techniques, as described in the "Hatha Yoga Pradipika." The purpose of these cleansing methods is to maintain a strong, clean, and healthy body. They help remove toxins and any obstructions in the body's energy flow (prana). By practicing shatkarmas, you can internally cleanse your body, making it easier to engage in pranayama and meditation without distraction, discomfort, or fatigue. You will learn how to use and perform these techniques:

• Jal Neti
• Rubber Neti
• Kunjal

Hatha yoga

The traditional Indian yoga style is called "Hatha". It aims to balance the opposing forces of the sun and the moon within us. Hatha yoga is a physical approach to prepare and keep the body in good shape. In Hatha yoga, you'll practice:

• 1. Joints warm ups (pawanmuktasana series a b and c)
• 2. Surya namaskara (sun Salutation) & Chandra Namaskara (moon salutation)
• 3. Yoga Mudrasana
• 4. Matsyasana
• 5. Gupta Padmasana
• 6. Baddha Padmasana
• 8. Kukkutasana
• 9. Garbhasana

Backward bending Asanas

• 1. SaralBhujangasana (Easy cobra pose)
• 2. Bhujangasana (Cobra pose)
• 3. TiryakaBhujangasana (twisting cobra pose)
• 4. Sarpasana (snake pose)
• 5. ArdhaShalabhasana (half locust pose)
• 6. Shalabhasana (locust pose)
• 7. SaralDhanurasana (easy bow pose)
• 8. Kandharasana (shoulder pose)
• 9. Ardha Chandrasana (half moon pose)
• 10. Setu Asana (bridge pose)
• 11. Gomukhasana (cow's face pose)

Forward bending Asanas

• 1. Paschimottanasana (back stretching pose)
• 2. Gatyatmak Paschimottanasana (dynamic back stretch pose)
• 3. Pada Prasar Paschimottanasana
• 4. Janu Sirsasana
• 5. Ardha Padma paschimottanasana
• 6. Hasta Padangusthasana
• 7. Padahastasana
• 8. Sirsha Angústia Yogasana
• 9. Utthita Janu Sirsasana

Spinal twisting & Advanced Asanas

• 1. Ardha Matsyendrasana
• 2. Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana
• 3. Poorna Bhujangasana
• 4. Kurmasana
• 5. Poorna Salabhasana
• 6. Poorna Dhanurasana
• 7. Dhanur Aakarshan-asana
• 8. Chakrasana
• 9. Hanumanasana
• 10. Poorna Matsyendrasana
• 11. Mayurasana
• 12. Padma mayurasana
• 13. Gorakshasana
• 14. Astavakrasana
• 15. Vrschikasana
• 16. Inverted pose, balancing pose and core pose

Teaching methodology & adjustment

In these classes, you will learn the art of achieving a perfect posture, establishing a connection with students, and hands-on adjustments. We will discuss common yoga-related injuries and effective ways to avoid them.

• 1. How to conduct a class
• 2. Classroom management
• 3. How to get in and come out from the posture
• 4. How to assist & help while teaching the class
• 5. Leading and cueing - How to use speech in a class environment
• 6. What makes you different from other teachers
• 7. Which asanas you should recommend for different health conditions
• 8. How to use belts, bolster, bricks and chairs to assist in your classes.

Yoga philosophy

We delve into the history of yoga, the teachings found in the sutras of Patanjali, and the significance of yoga. The topics covered include:

• The study of yoga philosophies and traditional texts (such as the Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika or Bhagavad Gita)
• Yoga lifestyle, such as the precept of non-violence (ahimsa), and the concepts of dharma and karma.
• Ethics for yoga teachers.
• Understanding the value of teaching yoga as a service (seva).

Yoga anatomy

In anatomy classes, you'll learn how yoga postures (asanas) and the flow of breath affect the body and internal systems.

• 1. Complete Body Anatomy
• 1. Skeleton system
• 2. Muscular system
• 3. Circulatory system
• 4. Nervous system
• 5. Respiratory system
• 6. Endocrine system
• 7. Joints and movement.

Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini yoga is practiced to awaken and activate this energy, allowing it to ascend through the chakras along your spine.

• Fundamentals of Kundalini
• Tantras as the philosophical background
• Concept of Kundalini shakti
• Concept of chakras
• Their location and psycho-physical significance

Practices you'll learn:

• Muladhara Chakra Activation
• Swadhisthana Chakra Activation
• Manipura Chakra Activation
• Anahata Chakra Activation
• Vishuddhi Chakra Activation

Ayurveda

Ayurveda is a natural system of medicine that originated in India over 3,000 years ago. It's built on the belief that disease results from an imbalance in a person's consciousness.

• Ayurveda – Basic Concepts
• The Body Matrix
• Panchamahabhutas
• Health and Sickness
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Types of Treatment
• Diet and Ayurvedic Treatment

Reiki

Reiki is a form of energy healing. Enhancing the energy flow in the body can promote relaxation, alleviate pain, accelerate the healing process, and reduce other symptoms of illness.

• The best ways to perform complete Reiki sessions on yourself and others
• Advanced techniques to help you access your intuition
• Learning to feel energetic imbalances
• Exploring energy fields
• The History of Reiki
• Cleansing & grounding rituals
• Understanding the chakras
• Meditation practices

Ashtanga Vinyasa

Ashtanga yoga is an intensive and comprehensive yoga style. You will learn the entire Led primary series during your training:

Standing poses

• 1. Hasta Padangusthasana & Pada Hastasana
• 2. Utthita Trikonasana
• 3. Parivrtta Trikonasana
• 4. Utthita Parsvakonasana
• 5. Parivrtta ParsvaKonasana
• 6. Prasarita Padottanasana A, B, C & D
• 7. Utthita Parsvottanasana
• 8. Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
• 9. Utthita Parsvasahita
• 10. Utthita Eka Padasana
• 11. Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
• 12. Utkatasana
• 13. Virabhadrasana A,B and C
• 15. Paschimottanasana A, B and C
• 16. Purvottanasana
• 17. Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana
• 18. Tryang Mukha Eka Pada Paschimottanasana
• 19. Janu Sirsasana A,B and C
• 20. Marichyasana A,B and D
• 21. Navasana
• 22. Lolasana
• 23. Bhujapidasana
• 24. Kurmasana
• 25. Garbha Pindasana
• 26. Kukkutasana
• 27. Baddha Konasana A & B
• 28. Konasana A & B

Intermediate & Advanced

• Salabhasana, Dhanurasana, Ustrasana, Kapotasana, Bakasana, and more...