200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

200 Hour yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh India is taught by an experienced and best-certified yoga teachers team from Rishikesh, who provide personalized attention to each student. The curriculum includes in-depth knowledge of traditional Hatha yoga and Ashtanga vinyasa yoga, asana body alignment and adjustment techniques, yogic anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy, teaching methodology, mantra, pranayama, and ethics for yoga teachers.

In addition, the course offers training in Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, which helps students understand the relationship between yoga and Ayurveda, and how to use Ayurvedic principles to create personalized yoga practices for their students.

The course duration of 200-hour yoga teacher training at Yoga Om Shanti Om Yoga Ashram is typically 25 days. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification, which enables the glorious opportunity to register as registered themself to become RYT-200 and be able to teach yoga worldwide.

The course has multiple aims and objectives, which include:
To provide a comprehensive understanding of yoga philosophy, including the history, theory, and concepts of yoga.
To teach students the techniques and principles of Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, including asanas, pranayama, meditation, and relaxation techniques.
To provide knowledge of human anatomy and physiology as it pertains to yoga practice, including common injuries and how to avoid them.
To teach students the principles of alignment and adjustment, including how to modify yoga poses to meet the individual needs of students.
To provide training in teaching methodology, including sequencing, class planning, and teaching techniques.
To teach students the importance of ethical behavior and professionalism in the field of yoga teaching.
To provide training in Ayurveda, including the principles of Ayurvedic medicine and how it relates to yoga practice.
To provide a safe and supportive learning environment for students to deepen their own yoga practice and gain confidence in teaching others.
To prepare students to become certified yoga teachers through the Yoga Alliance, enabling them to teach yoga worldwide.
To make you a proficient and confident yoga teacher, under the guidelines of Yoga Alliance, USA.

Most of the time spent on this course will cover these core areas:
Yoga philosophy (Darshana) - This essential ancient information is key for you to earn yogic strength. You will be taught the history and ethics of yoga, Indian culture, kundalini, and much more.

Dhyana (meditation) - by practicing meditation you will be attempting to reach a state of self-realization (Samadhi). This will aid in gaining tranquility of emotions, physical and mental being.

Pranayama - ancient breathing techniques, used in preparation for meditation. This is a vital aspect of yoga practice. It will improve the respiratory system and purify the body and mind. There will be an introduction to the topic followed by sitting postures, Mudras (yoga gestures that affect energy flow), and yoga bandhas, which is a way of improving lung capacity.

Mantra chanting - each of the chants will have a unique meaning and will use the sacred sound vibrations in a spiritual way creating a clear and focused mind.

Hatha, Vinyasa Yoga - an in-depth study of all of the asanas/poses within these styles and taught how to practice them in correct ways.

Ashtanga, Vinyasa Yoga - This Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary Series literally means yoga therapy. This when practiced regularly heals all sickness and purifies your body in preparation for deeper advance Yogic practice. Ashtanga means 8 limbs of the body and Vinyasa means breathing and movement system. For each movement, there is one breath. The purpose of vinyasa is for internal cleansing. Breathing and moving together while performing asanas makes the blood hot thus improving circulation.

Yin Yoga - Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga as exercise, incorporating principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with asanas (postures) that are held for longer periods of time. The sequences of postures are meant to stimulate the channels of the subtle body increasing circulation in the joints and improving flexibility. A more meditative approach to yoga, its goals are awareness of the inner self.

Restorative Yoga - Restorative Yoga is the practice of particular asanas, in which each asana is held for longer than in conventional classes, often with the support of props such as folded blankets, bolster, cushion, and wall in order to relax the body and remove stress.

Sukshma Vyayama -Sukshma is a Sanskrit word meaning "subtle".The presence of Sukshma is felt, but not seen. Sukshma yoga is an excellent relaxation technique that promotes and activates our pranic body. It is a form of yoga comprising of subtle exercises that are simple to practice yet highly effective.

Laughter Yoga -Laughter yoga is a modern exercise involving prolonged voluntary laughter. This type of yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides similar physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter. It is usually done in groups, with eye contact and lots of playfulness between participants. Intentional laughter often turns into real and contagious laughter.

Physiology & Anatomy (Sarir Vijnan) - Learning and understanding the physical bodily functions will help prevent injury before, during, and after practice. The types of yoga anatomy are both physical and spiritual. This will include the study of digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, and endocrine systems. Also organs and Chakras. The anatomy studies will teach how the body is affected by Asanas - skeletal, muscular, and joint movements.

Teaching practice and methodology - You will learn how to be able to carry out demonstrations, correct alignment, and instruct other students by performing in front of your peers and yoga teachers on the course. Being able to create peace and positivity will be key to ensuring your students have a transformative and enjoyable experience with you.

The timetable every day is full of the varied topics studied. Classes will start at 6.30 am daily and will continue throughout the day until dinner at 6.00 pm. There will be adequate breaks along the way giving you time to absorb all of the knowledge and information presented to you by your teachers.

Embarking on this course will steer you in the direction of a well-balanced life, leaving all materialistic cravings behind. Equipped with practical teachings of both yogic and spiritual sciences, this 200-hour teacher training course will further your path toward enlightenment. The holistic, well-rounded approach to yoga will leave you feeling energized and focused, ready to take on the next chapter of your yoga journey.

At Om Shanti Om Yoga Ashram we are committed to giving you authentic teachings of traditional yoga within your 200 hours of teacher training to ensure you enhance and improve your knowledge and skills to become an inspiring yoga teacher!