100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

100 hour Toga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh, India

100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh, Hatha, Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course In India registered with Yoga alliance USA. As per the obstacles of yogic path like less time, commitments of usual life etc., learning may not be possible in a life time. The modern lifestyle made the person away from actual knowledge and hence flexibile method f teaching will help the situiation. All these observations in enquiring time brought this 100 hour TTC. This can be done twice to accumulate 200 hours in 3 years of time. This flexibility may meet the demands of the lack of 4 weeks at a stretch, lack of fee to be paid at a stretch. This program also helps to spread the knowledge beyond the rules and regulations of normal 200 hour TTC. Person can gain health with this flexible yet residential way of education. 100 hour TTC is the base for any beginner and is still the same challenging as 200 hour TTC. The assignments, presentations, attendance, etc,. will be assessed and conclude with a proving letter in first two weeks. The attendance, regularity, punctuality, open discussions and final practical exam will be conducted at the end of next contact session (3rd and 4th weeks).

Eligibility: Beginners but seekers
Medium: English
Duration: 14 days (100 hours)
Objective: To make a person experience the traditional yoga.
Goal: The learner can experience the transformation. Person can witness the most beautiful part of life by making different view of normal life.

Overview of 100 hour yoga teacher training course

Teaching Process
Evaluation process
Code of conduct

Curriculum of 100 hour Teacher Training

Chapter-1: YOGA TECHNIQUES (1, 2 weeks-50 hours, 3, 4 weeks-40 hours)

Introduction to Yoga

These topics are part of Philosophy, Anatomy.

Principles of yoga
Concept of Stress
Yoga Schedule
Anatomy of bellow Yoga techniques

Mantra Chanting/ Recitation of Sacred Sound
This subject is part of teaching techniques. The purpose of mantra chanting in yoga is to generate vibrations and connect with the universe. Each mantra is special and rich with spiritual energy.

Guru Brahma (Guru Vandana)
Maha mrityunjai Mantra
Gayatri Mantra
Surya Namskara Mantras

Asana/ Yoga Postures

This subject is part of teaching techniques and Methodology. Students will gain extensive knowledge on yoga postures and will increase their strength, flexibility and discipline.

Hatha Yoga asanas: History and learning Sanskrit names with english meaning.
Sura namaskaras
Standing poses: Triangle series, Worrier series, Dolasana series, Utita Hasta Padangushtasana series.
Sitting poses: Head to knee series, Plank series, Lotus series, twisting series, Raja kapotasana.
Prone poses: Locust series, Bhujangasana series, Dhanurasana, Mayurasana.
Supine poses: Pawan muktasana series, Chakrasana, Halasana series, Sirshasana.

Pranayama/ Breathing Practices

This constitutes 15 hours. Pranayama is an ancient yogic breathing technique that is used as preparation for meditation and is a vital aspect of practicing yoga. It improves the respiratory system and purifies the body and mind.

Yogic Breathing
Ujjayi
Bhastrika
Nadi – Sodhana
Bhramari
Sheetali
Sheetakri

Yoga Gestures/ Mudras

This subject is part of teaching techniques. The practice of Mudra hand gestures is an ancient facet of yoga. Performing gestures effects the energy flow of the body and can change a person's spiritual and mental characteristics.

Jnana mudra
Chin mudra
Yoni mudra
Bhairava mudra
Hridaya
Nasikagra
Khechari

Dhyana/ Meditation

This as part of other subjects constitutes 10 hours.Meditation is a systematic practice that promotes physical, mental and emotional tranquility with the purpose of reaching Samadhi (self-realization).

Breathing Awareness
OM
Trataka
Dynamic
Vipasana

Relaxation Techniques

This subject is part of teaching techniques. When a yoga practitioner moves through the various internal states of Yoga Nidra, a profound experience of relaxation occurs. This is called "Turiya," a sensation of pure bliss.

Yoga Nidra
Insant Relaxation
Quick Relaxation
Deep Relaxation

Shatkarma/ Yoga Cleansing Techniques

This subject is part of teaching techniques. Yogic cleansing practices are important to learn the body as not noly physical aspect but also the other levels of existance. It also removes the physical impurities, energy channels, blockages of mind and the experiences as a real knowledge.

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

Chapter-2: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (1, 2 weeks: 20 hours)

This subject constitutes 20 hours. This is called as "Sharira Vignan" in Snaskrit. With this subject student can properly understand the physical body which helps to prevent injury before, during and after practice. There are two kinds of yoga anatomy: physical and spiritual. Understanding both types are needed.

Brief overview:

Digestive System- Basics and related yogic practices
Respiratory System- Basics and related yogic practices
Circulatory System- Basics and related yogic practices
Nervous System- Basics and related yogic practices
Endocrine System- Basics and related yogic practices

Guidelines in Studying Anatomy of Asana
The purpose of mantra chanting in yoga is to generate vibrations and connect with the universe. Each mantra is special and rich with spiritual energy.

Muscular System- Basics and related yogic practices
Skeletal System- Basics and related yogic practices
Biomechanics
Breathing

Chapter-3: YOGA DARSHANA/ YOGA PHILOSOPHY (1, 2 weeks: 20 hours, 3, 4 weeks: 10 hours)

This subject constitutes 30 hours of teaching. The student is going to gain the sacred knowledge and also the real yogic life. Patanjali Yoga Sutras are going to be understood and implement at evey moment of the day. This is how personality can be changed to balanced life (Sthitaprajna/Yogi).

Introduction to yoga- Definitions and History
Sapta dhatu
Panchakosha
Patanjali Yoga Sutras
Bhagawadgita
Chakras
Emotions & 5 Senses
Prana
Trigunas
Jnana Yoga
Bhakti Yoga
Karma Yoga
Raja Yoga
Basics of Patanjali Yoga sutras

Chapter-4: TEACHING METHODS (1, 2 weeks: 20 hours, 3, 4 weeks: 10 hours)

This will be discussed as part of teaching techniques and Methodology in every asana session.

Students will gain extensive knowledge on yoga postures and will increase their strength, flexibility and discipline.

Structuring the Yoga Asana session.
Demonstration.
Tone or Voice.
Stepwise instructions.
Counting- with instructions, with benefits, with numbering, with breaths.
Support the weak person physically.
Appreciate the best performance with voice.
Stay in the final pose with the meaning of "Stiram Sukham Asanam".

Outing Tour (10 hours)

Ashram visits
Ganga arti
Kunjapuri
Rafting
Camping

100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Daily Schedule

» 05:30 am - Wake Up
» 06:00 am - Herbal Tea
» 06:15 am - Shatkarma/Yogic cleansing
» 06:30 am - Pranayama and Chanting
» 07:30 am - Yoga Asana
» 09:00 am - Breakfast
» 10:30 am - Yoga Anatomy
» 11:30 am - Yoga Philosophy
» 12:30 pm - Lunch
» 04:30 pm - Yoga Breathing | Yoga Nidra
» 05:00 pm - Hatha/Ashtanga Yoga Asana
» 06:45 pm - Pranayama | Meditation
» 07:15 pm - Dinner
» 10:45 pm - Lights Out

Note: This is a tentative schedule. This may change according to the climatic situations.

EVALUATION PROCESS (10 hours)

Students will gain extensive knowledge on yoga postures and will increase their strength, flexibility and discipline.

Written Test: preparation of charts or group preentations.
Oral Test: group discussions, debates, question and answer sessions
Attendance: punctuality of 95%
Performance: All practices
Code of conduct: social and ethical behaviour will be observed
Assignments (after 2nd week to have the continuity of knowledge and practice)

COURSE FEE INCLUDES

Extensive knowledge of yoga practices

He or she will gain strength, flexibility and discipline
Single Accommodation for 13 nights
Three vegetarian meals
Planned excursion
Yoga material (books, body cleansing kit (Kriya kit), etc)
Sightseeing trips