200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Rishikesh

Ekam Yogshala has been established as one of the best yoga teacher training schools in Rishikesh for many years. Offering an immersive spiritual experience and connecting with our dedicated team, you will not be disappointed when you choose to study with us. We strive to create an atmosphere of freedom and a special bond between students, teachers and teams. Ekam Yogshala, the best Yoga School in India is known for the quality of our teachers, facilities and loving and supportive teaching style. Our yoga teacher training in Rishikesh confirms our deep devotion to the people of this planet who carry within them the ancient teachings of yoga.

Spend few days in in serious authentic yoga practice led by world-class coaches in a supportive environment designed for evolution. Our advanced yoga teacher training course takes you to the next level. Deepen your knowledge, strengthen your practice or improve your game with new techniques. We are registered with the Yoga Alliance. We are based in Rishikesh, but you can also be a part of the Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala and Nepal.

Yoga style - Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa

Package:- 

Private Room     USD 1,199

Sharing Room       USD 999

What is Included in Course Fees:-

1. 26 Days Accommodation
2. 3 Vegetarian meals
3. All Study Materials
4. Free Wi-Fi
5. Free Airport Pickup
6. Free Ayurvedic Massage
7. Beach Yoga session
8. Yoga Alliance Certification
9. Attached bathrooms
10. 1 Pen and note book
11. 1 book Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha ("by Swami Satyananda Saraswati")
12. Free taxi pick-up from Dehradun Airport
13. Pure vegetarian meals
14. Satkarma cleansing items
15. T-Shirt
16. Yoga Alliance Certification
17. One bag
18. Weekend excursions
19. Ganga Beach Acro Yoga

Yoga Alliance Accreditation

Our best 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India accredited by the Yoga Alliance. The Yoga Alliance sets the standard for quality yoga training. To meet these standards, compliance with them is mandatory to ensure the required study time for the course.

Yoga requires full concentration and deep focus from the student. That's why we serve “sattvic” yet healthy food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) at our ashrams. Sattvic food is vegetarian and offers peace and complete control over it. The reception of free meals ensures the purity of the soul of all our students and makes them kind and caring - making them good RYT or registered yoga teachers.

• Vegetarian
• Gluten-Free
• Vegan

Comfortable Accommodation

Located in the small Himalayan town of Rishikesh, we offer simple yet comfortable accommodation for all our ashram inmates. This ensures you don't have to worry about arranging your accommodations so you can focus on your yoga. Accommodation is privately provided/double for stays of 25 nights or more.

• Necessary furniture
• Attached bathrooms
• Both Hot and Cold water
• Free Wi-Fi
• 24 hour running water
• CCTV Security

Why Choose Rishikesh for 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Ekam Yogshala?

During your 200 hour yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh, you will spend your stay at Ekam Yogshala in the most beautiful area of North India, Rishikesh. The yoga school has heavenly mountain views and a peaceful & serene location with lush green gardens and lots of nature all around you. After a short walk, you will find a market where you can buy natural products, local produce, groceries, cafes, etc. Ekam Yogshala is famous for scenic spots nearby like Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula.

Both beginners and experienced practitioners can benefit from this yoga course as it not only deepens your knowledge of yoga but also sharpens your skills as a facilitator. We strive to integrate yoga into your daily life and help you become a confident yoga teacher. So, get ready and join us on our wonderful journey of 200 hour of Yoga TTC in Rishikesh at Ekam Yogshala. We are registered with the Yoga Alliance RYS 200 USA Science.

• Rishikesh, also known as the yoga capital of the world - was once known as a holy place and considered one of the 7 holy cities in India.
• Located at the foot of the mighty Himalayas with the Ganges flowing, discovering and exploring your spiritual side can be the ultimate destination as the birthplace of yoga.
• There flows the holy river Ganges, which brings great joy to people with its indescribable beauty.
• At Rishikesh, you will be guided to become a yoga teacher by some of the most experienced yogis.
• Apart from yoga values and perfect climate, there are even a variety of adventure sports available for activities such as white-water rafting, mountain climbing, paragliding and more.
• Rishikesh's serene environment fills one with immense positive energy and one can feel the flow of spirituality within oneself.
• Friendly locals and delicious food make it an ideal destination for experienced travellers and backpackers looking to learn yoga on a budget while exploring this beautiful country.

The 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh provides detailed teachings on asanas (yoga postures), meditation, pranayama, yogic philosophy, yogic anatomy physiology, alignment, teaching methodology, and Ayurveda fundamentals and importance. It is a professional and comprehensive program based on the teachings of Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Vinyasa Flow developed by accomplished yoga masters after much self-study on yoga topics to provide the best teaching to students. Learn everything you need to know about yoga by masters at Ekam Yogshala.

Curriculum:-

1. Ayurveda Curriculum

Ayurveda Curriculum

• History of Ayurveda
• Ashtang Ayurveda
• Indina Philosophy
• Anatomy in Ayurveda
  ( Sharir Rachna)
• Basic Principle of Ayurveda
• Concept of Tridosha
• Concept of Prakruti
  and Constitution &
• Concept of Tissues
• Concept of Mala
  and Waste Products
• 3 Gunas
• Ayurvedic Spices
• Medicated oils

2. Mantra & Mantra Chanting

Mantras are a word or phrases repeatedly chanted to call on spiritual awareness for mental peace and contentment. When chanted under the guidance of experts, you can easily relieve stress, eliminate negative thoughts and experience joyous feelings. At our 200 Hour Yoga Training in Rishikesh, we train you in the following mantra chanting with frequent practices:

• Ganesh Mantra
• Ashtnga Mantra Prayer
• Patanjali Mantra

• Shanti Mantra
• Gaytri Mantra
• Bojhan Mantra

3. Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga refers to stressing your body under a specific set of physical techniques to attain a state of spiritual perfection. Though it has numerous benefits, the key offering is to withdraw your mind from external desires and affections. We at Ekam Yogashala- a Yoga school for trainers, curate customized Hatha Yoga plans that your body can be easily accustomed to. Our practices are inspired by ancient practices carried out by Himalayan Masters. Key asanas we focus upon include:-

• Pavan Muktasana series 1 (15 practices)
• Pavan Muktasana series – 2 (10 practices)
• Centering postures series(5 practices)
• Surya Namaskar (12 asana series)
• Chandra Namaskar (12 Asana Series)
• Standing postures series(10 practices)
• Kneeling postures series(5 practices)
• Sitting Postures series(10 practices)
• Forward bending postures
  series(5 practices)

• Backward bending postures series(5 practices)
• Supine postures series(6 practices)
• Prone Postures series (5 practices)
• Fire Series series(5 practices)
• Inversions series(5 practices)
• Twisting postures series(5 practices)
• Balancing Postures series(5 practices)
• Relaxing Posture series(5 practices)
• Meditative Asana Series(5 practices)

4.  Hatha Yoga Theory

Hatha Yoga aims to create a balance between mind, body, and spirit. The process to perform all postures combined with chants can get complex for Novices. To ensure that you get the most out of this valuable course, we have included theoretical sessions that explain you science behind the asanas to build a knowledge base in you. This comes in handy when you hit practice sessions. Here’s a brief overview of our Hatha theory curriculum:

• Philosophy of Hatha Yoga
• Ancient Scriptures of Hatha Yoga
• Aim and Objectives of Hatha Yoga

• Yoga as a Therapy
• Yoga as Balancing

5. Ashtanga Vinyasa

Ashtanga Vinyasa is a subgroup of Hatha Yoga. It was developed in the 20th century as a convenient and classical modern-day form of Indian yoga. Ashtanga vinyasa involves sequences of sitting and standing postures with synchronization of breath to attain mental and physical stability. Here’s what we cover under Ashtanga Vinyasa in 200 Hour Hour Yoga Training in Rishikesh:

STANDING POSES

• Samasthiti - Standing still
• Surya Namaskara (A & B) - Sun salutation
• Padangushtasana - Thumb to foot pose
• Pada hastasana - Hand to foot pose
• Utthita Trikonasana-Extended triangle pose
• ParivrittaTrikonasana - Revolved
  extended triangle pose
• Utthita Parshvakonasana -
  Extended sideway angle pose
• Parivritta Parshvakonasana -Revolved
  extended sideway angle pose
• Prasarita Padottanasana (A, B, C & D)
  - Spread feet stretching pose
• Parshvottanasana-Sideways stretching pose
• Utthita Hasta Padangushtasana- Extended
  triangle pose
• ArdhaBaddhaPadmottanasana -
  Half bound lotus stretching pose
• Utkatanasana - Uneven pose
• Virabhadrasana (A & B) - Warrior pose
• Dandasana (Chaturanga Dandasana)
  -Four-Limbed Staff Pose(staff means
  spine, body support)
• Paschimattanasana (3 types) - West-Back (extended-intense) stretching pose
• Purvatanasana - Est-Front (extended-intense)stretching pose

SITTING POSES

• ArdhaBaddha Padma Paschimattanasana
  - Half bound lotus forward pose
• TriangaMukhaekapadaPaschima-One foot
  transversely facing back forward stretch
• Janu Shirshasana (A, B & C)- Head to knee pose
• Marichyasana (A, B, C & D)- Marichya
  (Ray of light (of sun or moon)) pose
• Navasana - Boat pose
• Bhujapidasana -Arm pressure pose
• Kurmasana - Tortoise pose
• SuptaKurmasana-Sleeping tortoise pose
• GarbhaPindasana-Embryo in the womb pose
• Kukkutasana-Roster pose
• BaddhaKonasana-Bound angle pose
• UpavishtaKonasana -Seated angle pose
• SuptaKonasana - Sleeping angle pose
• SuptaPadangushtasana-Lateral
  sleeping thumb to foot pose
• UbhayaPadangushtasana-
  Both thumbs to feet pose
• UrdhvaMukhaPaschimattanasana
  - Upward facing fo

6. Pranayam Theory

7. Pranayama practices

8. Meditation Theory

A body with all power and no concentration futile. Meditation helps you improve focus, and concentration of your mind. Various meditation practices including tratak help you with a sharp memory and peace of mind. We have included advanced meditation practices from Himalayan hermits in your teaching curriculum so that you can impart the best of your knowledge to the pupils.

• Introduction to Meditation
• History of Meditation
• Preparation to Meditation
• What is Meditation and what it is not
• Why- How- Where- When Meditation
• Philosophy of Meditation
• Meditation Traditions
• Meditation Scriptures

• Aim and Objectives of Meditation
• Sitting Positions
• How to Sit Correctly
• Preliminary Practices Before Practicing Meditation
• Role of Diaphragmatic Breathing in Meditation
• Correct Breathing in Meditation
• How to Relax in Meditation

9. Meditation Practices

• Basics Foundation Meditation Practice
• Breath- Mind- Mantra Awareness
• Tratak Meditation
• Music Meditation
• How to Do Japa (recitation)

• Om Meditation,
• Mantra Power Meditation
• Breath Awareness (Anapana)
• Dynamic Moving Meditation
• Buddha Walking Meditation
• Yoga Nidra

10. Shatkarma theory

11 . Yoga Philosophy

12. Yoga Anatomy

Yoga is an Art and you need to understand the mental and physical anatomies of the body to scale faster and effectively. We have special anatomy classes by experts who guide you through spiritual and physical majors:

• Introduction to Body and Its Structure
• Body Planes
• Anatomical Movements
• Bones of the Skull
• Cervical Vertebrae
• Shoulder Girdle/ Arm Bones/ Pelvic Region
• Deformities of the Spine

• Lower Extremity
• Tendons and Ligaments
• Muscular System
• Nervous System
• Respiratory System

13 . Alignment & Adjustment

Dislocation of Joints and normal wear up of muscles is what learners fear the most. Since this is a normal state where your body will experience joint injuries irrespective of age and experience levels. That’s why we have scheduled a dedicated program for your correct postures and body alignments. Here’s what we do there:-

• Sense of alignment
• Role of alignment in daily practice
• How to balance prana & chakras
• How alignment works in 5 koshas
• Importance of Alignment
• Different aspect of Alignment
• To decrease the risk of injuries
• Increase the movement of joints
• Alignment based on body regions
• Upper Limb alignment
• Lower Limb alignment
• Torso – Thorax - Abdomen
  – Pelvis Alignment
• Head & neck - Alignment
• Spinal alignment
• Basic alignment postures
• How to bring the body
  in comfortable

• How to find balance between body and mind
• What is the sense of yoga adjustment
• What is the level of yoga adjustment
• Why adjustment is needed in yoga asana
• Role of adjustments in yoga asana class
• Right technique of perfect adjustment
• How to apply a bandha and when
• Exploring the dynamics of each asana
• How to adjust self adjust in a posture
• How to adjust others during the class
• Pre required methods of adjustment
• Uses of different tools and props
  to achieve a peak of the posture
• Body weight management during a posture
• Safety rules and preparations

14 .Teaching Methodology

Teaching Methodology

• Components of lesson plan
• Time management
• Aspects of individual lesson

• Different categories of lesson plan
• Lesson plan for specific needs
• Characteristics of being a great teacher