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12-Day 100-Hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Retreat in India
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Yoga practices
Theory on anatomy and philosophy
Shree Hari Yoga school book and kriya equipment
Vegetarian meals and teas
Meditation and pranayama
The hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTยฎ)
Alignment, adjustments, sequencing
Instruction in English
Organiser also speaks German, Hindi, and Nepali
Ashtanga style of yoga is taught in the style of K.Pattabhi Jois at Shree Hari Yoga School. This method of practice is more associated with toning the body and expanding your physical strength. It is more grounding and helps in digesting thoughts. It also helps in activating the nadis, the energy channels, through the structure of the practice. The resulting effects of Ashtanga yoga practice will be experienced immediately. This particular practice involves a more potent experience of physical and mental release. This can produce swift healing and strengthening experiences, leaving the practitioner more energized and active.
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Program
Certification
The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTยฎ) only.
Overview
Ashtanga yoga philosophy originates between 200 BCE to 250 CE with the Sage Pataรฑjali. He compiled the existing yoga knowledge of his time and wrote a book called the Yoga Sutras. This book of 196 sutras, or verses, makes up what is commonly called โClassicalโ or โRajaโ (Royal) yoga.
The classical definition of yoga comes from Patanjali: yogaลcittavแนittinrodaแธฅ โ yoga is channeling or controlling the fluctuations of the chitta (mind). The mind is the sum total of your: thoughts, desires, senses, emotions, personality, intellect, perception, memory, understanding, recognition, and cognition. It consists of three parts: the sensory mind, ego, and intellect.
It is thought that learning to direct and control the chitta allows you, to see your real nature, your โTrue Selfโ, and gain direct experience of the "Ultimate Reality". To achieve this objective, Patanjali defined eight practices which are known as the Eight Limbs of Yoga. The term Ashtanga yoga is found in the second chapter of Patanjaliโs Yoga Sutras.
In the modern context of Yoga, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (Guruji), the 94-year-old yoga master from Mysore, South India, called the system of postures he learned from his teacher Krishnamacharya "Ashtanga yoga". Pattabhi Jois taught a form of Hatha yoga and believed it was essential for most students to enter the Eight-Limbed- Path through the third limb: asana (postures).
Most forms of โflowโ or โpowerโ yoga classes taught in yoga studios and gyms across the world today, trace their roots back to the Ashtanga-Vinyasa-Asana system of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. However, he would say there is much more than just the practice of postures involved in the system of yoga he disseminated. Pattabhi Jois always claimed that the yoga he was teaching was completely in-line with Pataรฑjaliโs Ashtanga yoga philosophy.
Whether you set out to understand an aspect of yoga unfamiliar to you or to gain another perspective on a particular topic, continuing to learn is crucial to your success as a teacher and practitioner. The 100-hour course provides the chance to join a residential program while focusing deeply on an individual component of the yogic path. Each of the 11-day courses includes daily subject-specific asana and methodology sessions which will enhance both your teaching and personal practice.
Who can join?
The course welcomes anyone with a sincere desire to learn and grow through the practice of yoga. This training is an opportunity for you to enjoy life while learning about the timeless tradition of yoga, cultivating greater health and happiness, and making new friends
While the 100-hour programs are offered as continuing education for registered yoga teachers, these courses are also perfect for anyone who wants to deepen their personal practice or maybe consider a longer teacher training certification course in the future.
What you will gain from this training
- 100 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) hours: Upon graduation from this course, you will be eligible to add 100 hours of YACEP to your Yoga Alliance registration.
- Immersion in a yogic lifestyle: Feel the benefits of consistent asana, meditation, and pranayama practice combined with a healthy sattvic diet in a supportive community environment
- Expanded knowledge, capability, and experience in the course topic: Gain deeper knowledge and practical experience of the subject matter through intensive daily practice and study
During these immersive yoga training experiences you will be living in a peaceful community environment while developing friendships with your fellow trainees. You will engage in a regular daily routine that includes meditation, asana practice sessions, theory classes, practice teaching, self-study, and plenty of free time to enjoy the natural surroundings. Your tuition includes accommodations and meals. You will sleep in a clean, comfortable, and safe room and enjoy three fresh healthy vegetarian meals each day prepared by the kitchen staff.
Sample daily schedule
- 06:30 - 07:30 Meditation / pranayama
- 07:30 - 09:00 Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga
- 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 - 12:00 Theory (anatomy, philosophy, etc)
- 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
- 13:00 - 14:30 Art of teaching (alignment, adjustments, sequencing)
- 14:30 - 16:00 Free time
- 16:00 - 17:30 Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
Accommodation
Cafรฉ
Kitchen
Smoke-free property
Currency exchange
Bar
Convenience / grocery store
Garden
Restaurant
Yoga shala
Free Wi-Fi
Terrace
Tour assistance
Check-in
08:00
Check-out
16:00
The accommodation offered is simple but comfortable and clean, and close to the school. The accommodation offers double and single rooms with attached bathrooms including the Indian or Western-style toilet, as well as a hot water shower. Some of the accommodations provided at the school are going to have shared bathrooms, but most of the accommodations provided have private bathrooms. There is also Wi-Fi access available.
Double Room
Shared room | Shared bathroom | $819
School - Shared Room
Single Room
Private room | Shared bathroom | $949
School - Private Room
Food
Shree Hari Yoga provides three healthy, energy-boosting meals per day, from Monday to Saturday. Sunday is a holiday for staff and students and they encourage you to try some of the delicious food on offer in the surrounding area. The kitchen staff pride themselves on their local, fresh, seasonally-appropriate ingredients. They aim to give you all the energy you need for this intensive time. Let them nourish your soul and fill your body with prana-supporting meals!
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate them to the organiser when making a reservationย
Location
Dharamshala, nestled in the tranquillity of the Himalayan mountains, is the home of the world-famous spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. In the lush green mountains surrounding the school, you will find Hindu temples and Buddhist stupas. A short walk up the mountain will take you to secluded meditation spots with breathtaking views of the valley.
Nearby Towns
Dharmsala
4 km
Pathankot
64 km
Kulu
79 km
Nearest airports
DHM Gaggal Airport
Transfer not provided
11 km
Nearest train stations
Nagrota
16km
Kangra Mandir
17km
Samloti
17km
Instructor
Shree
Guru Hari was raised by a Nepalese father and Indian mother in a cross-cultural context near Rishikesh. From an early age, Hari rejoiced in and sung mantra. Presently, Guru Hari teaches a traditional Hatha yoga combined with classical knowledge, experiential understanding, and wisdom, as well as a modern outlook. This style of yoga teaching by Guru Hari is essentially a Nath lineage tradition. Guru Hari is also a chef of Ayurvedic food which is known in yogi terminology as sattvic food.
What's included?
- 11 nights in shared or private accommodation
- Yoga course fee
- Certificate of completion
- The hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTยฎ)
- 3 vegetarian meals per day with tea/water from Monday to Saturday (Sunday is a holiday for all staff and students)
- Yoga mat
- Shree Hari Yoga school book
- T-shirt
- Bag
- Kriya equipment
- Notebook and pen
- Wi-Fi / internet
What's not included?
- Laundry service
- Ayurveda spa, treatments, and courses
- Airport pick-up and drop-off service
- Airfare
Cancellation policy
Cancellation
Cancel up to 1 day in advance for a 70% refund
Changes
You may not change your dates after booking
Covid
No refund if you test positive for Covid
Full refund if you cannot travel due to Covid restrictions
Full refund if the retreat does not take place due to Covid restrictions
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