Who can join?
This course is open to anyone with a desire to deepen and expand their knowledge of traditional Vinyasa yoga. Itโs ideal for those who have done previous training, and have a preexisting Vinyasa Primary Series practice. This 200-hour teacher training program is suitable for those that would like to teach Vinyasa yoga, as well as those that would just like to develop their practice and learn more!
Course outline
- Daily pranayama/meditation practice
- Daily Vinyasa Primary Series
- Philosophy and history of Vinyasa yoga
- A look at Patanjaliโs Yoga Sutras and the eight limbs in relation to Vinyasa Yoga
- Western anatomy includes a look at muscles, joints, connective tissues and fascia
- Eastern anatomy including meridians, nadis, and the chakra system
- Yoga philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers
- Alignment, adjustments, and assists
- Daily teaching practice
- Alignment of all key Vinyasa asanas
Daily schedule
06:30 - 07:30 Meditation / pranayama
07:30 - 09:30 Vinyasa yoga
09:30 - 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 - 10:50 Mantra
11:00 - 12:00 Philosophy
12:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:00 Anatomy
15:00 - 17:00 Art of teaching
16:00 - 17:30 Vinyasa yoga
19:00 - 20:00 โDinner
Classes run from 6:30 a.m. to about 5:30 p.m. daily. Your time will be spent between asana, theoretical, and practical classes. Please note that the schedule above is an example and timings may change. On Saturdays, you will have only half day classes and Sundays are your days off. Use this time to relax, study and enjoy your surroundings.
Karma Yoga (selfless service)
On the weekdays, you will be engaged in voluntary Karma Yoga. This will be a short time either before or after classes. Karma Yoga, the yoga of selfless action, will help you to learn and practice yoga holistically.
Check-in and check-out
Please feel free to check in any time from 10 a.m. The day is dedicated for you to settling in. Shree Hari Yoga will hold an introduction and orientation opening ceremony for your information, followed by a welcome dinner from 5:30 p.m. onwards.
On the last day, Shree Hari Yoga will hold a closing ceremony before your departure, where you will get your certificates. You have time to prepare everything to leave on this day. They welcome any feedback at the end. Check-out time is 1 p.m., but you may join activities throughout the day as desired. They will hold your belongings safely.
Optional activities
- Visiting Hindu temples
- Mountain trekking at Triund
- Visiting the Dalai Lamaโs temple, or seeing him do teaching if youโre lucky!
- Meditation at Tushita Buddhist meditation center
- Paragliding, climbing, and more