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31-Day Multi Style Yoga Teacher Training Retreat in Rishikesh, India
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3 yoga classes per day
Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
Pranayama and chanting lessons
Daily guided meditation session
Anatomy, philosophy, alignment, and adjustment
Daily meals
Rishikesh Yog Nirvana offers you an opportunity to get expertise on advanced level yoga through its 300-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh in the land of yoga’s origin, Rishikesh, the city of yoga!
Accommodation
Currency exchange
Free Wi-Fi
Kitchen
Free parking
Medical assistance
Yoga studio
Rishikesh Yog Nirvana School is located in Rishikesh, it is situated in the lap of nature in the holy town of Rishikesh where people find peace of mind. Being the world capital of yoga, Rishikesh leads you on the way to a happy and stress-free life. The flow of the holy Ganges has a great impact on one’s mind, body, and soul as its water continues to flow it takes away the negativity from one’s life.
With all of these extremely beautiful surroundings, they teach one of the best and most ancient subjects of life: Yoga. In the school, they have blended the ancient knowledge of yoga with the modern dynamic teaching techniques which makes the whole course interesting and easy to understand. Rishikesh Yog Nirvana prepares the students in a way that makes them highly qualified teachers for the future.
The venue
During the yoga teacher training course, you will be staying in clean rooms at Rishikesh Yog Nirvana Yoga School. The school is situated in the mountains of Rishikesh. It has a yoga studio, dining area, chill-out zones, a beautiful rooftop, and free Wi-Fi.
The local market is 300 to 400 meters far from the yoga school. Rishikesh Yog Nirvana offers private and shared rooms according to the student's requirements. Clean bedsheets, pillows, bath towels, toilet paper, and blankets will be provided.
Food
You will be served three yogic and nutritious meals daily. The school prepares healthy and yummy food, as well as shares ideas while cooking in a cosy environment. They have lots of good ingredients such as fresh vegetables, salads, fresh fruits, juices, and so much more.
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate them to the organiser when making a reservation
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Double Room
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Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Pre-requisites
- All body types and physical abilities accepted
- Willingness to participate in group study
- Ability to give and receive feedback skillfully
- Read, speak, and comprehend English
- Dedication toward the yoga
About the course
The 300-hour yoga teacher training course is an advanced course designed to improve both your yoga practice as well your yoga teaching skills. After successful completion of this course, you can further take your spiritual journey by becoming a registered senior yoga teacher and teaching yoga anywhere in the world. Being considered a leader in yoga education, RYN strives to take your practice to the next level through its 300-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh.
They offer their students a homely environment to learn yoga with the personal attention and guidance offered by the experts in the yoga philosophy. They have their distinctive style comprising of in-depth courses and flexible drop-in classes that allows you to develop yourself individually. If you have already got your 200-hour yoga certification and looking to advance both your yoga practice and profession, then you must go resume for this course in Rishikesh.
Who can enrol in this course?
All graduates of the 200-hour yoga teacher training courses from all over the world are eligible to apply for the course. The 300-hour yoga teacher training is an advanced intermediate level course, that requires students to have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training. However, the course is also open to anyone with a strong foundation of yogic practice and a desire to immerse themselves in a deeper knowledge of this field. The course is perfect for those:
- Who have completed the 200-hour yoga teacher training course
- Who want to acquire an in-depth study of yoga and meditation
- Existing teachers who want to learn more to upgrade their skills
- Who want to take their yoga journey to the next higher level
This 300-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is more than just training. The program will add meaning to your life and develop you by freeing your mind from distraction and negative energy.
Ashtanga yoga
In Sanskrit, 'Ashta + anga' is Ashtanga. 'Ashta' means 'eight' and 'Anga' is 'limbs' so it means 'eight limbs' path. You will do yoga poses in a constant flow and at your own pace. The flow of the poses is more challenging and difficult as compared to regular yoga practice.
Benefits
- It increased the awareness of the flow of your body and movements
- For cardio lovers, Ashtanga yoga is perfect
- Increases flexibility
- Toned and strengthened muscles
- Movement of the bodies
Vinyasa yoga
Vinyasa yoga style is one of the most advanced and intensive forms of yoga. It focuses on breathing and endurance within more diligent movement sequences. It is like doing yoga poses with your breath and a dance flow. Vinyasa yoga is all about the deep inhale and exhale of your breath as you move from one posture to the other.
- Decrease stress, anxiety, and depression
- Increase energy
- Cardiovascular conditioning
- Burn calories faster
- Inculcates proper breathing
Curriculum
- Six types of Satkarma (body cleansing) for awakening the chakras
- Six types of meditation techniques
- Six types of pranayama with specific angles related to chakras
- Story of postures with their Sanskrit names
- Anatomy - physiology of yoga poses, meditation, pranayama, and body cleansing related to chakras
- Study of yoga asanas with alignment, variations, modifications, adjustments with details about chakras
- Mantra chanting with musical instruments
- Vedic tradition of yoga and its diets
Syllabus
1. Vinyasa flow (postures)
- On your feet yoga asanas
- Seated Vinyasa sequences
- Seated posterior stretch sequences
- On one leg yoga asanas
- The supine sequence
- The bow pose sequence
- The triangle pose sequence
- The inverted posture sequence
- Meditative pose sequence
- Viseha Vinyasa karma
2. Pranayama (breathing practices)
- Introduction to pranayama
- Benefits of pranayama
- General guidelines
- Clavicular
- Thoracic and diaphragmatic breathing (yogic breathing)
- Ujjayi
- Bhastrika
- Kapalbhati
- Nadi - Sodhana
- Bhramari
- Surya - Bhedi, Chandra - Bhedi Sheetali, and Sheetkari
3. Mudras (yoga gestures)
- Jnana mudra
- Chin mudra
- Yoni mudra
- Bhairava mudra
- Shambhavi mudra
- Nasikagra
- Khechari
4. Yoga cleansing (shatkarma)
- Rubber-neti
- Jalaneti
- Kapalbhati - cleansing the lungs
5. Recitation of sacred sounds (mantra chanting)
- Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya (Mantra from Upanishad)
- Tvameva mata ca pita Tvameva (Sloka on gods)
- Om Tryambakam Yajamahe (Mantra on lord shiva)
- Om Sahana vavatu (Mantra from Upanishad)
- Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gurudevo maheshwara (Guru stotram)
- Yogena Cittasya (Sloka on sage Patanjali)
- Hare Rama, Hare Krishna (Maha mantra)
6. Yoga Nidra (psychic sleep)
- Basic relaxation
- Tension relaxation
- Full-body relaxation
7. Yoga philosophy (yoga Darshana)
- Introduction to yoga, its philosophy, and evolution
- Introduction to yoga sutras of Patanjali
- Definition of yoga
- Four aspects of the mind and its functions
8. The daily schedule of a yoga student
- Principles of five basic elements and 10 senses
- Yama, Niyama (four days)
- Asana, pranayama, pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyan, Samadhi (two days)
- Pancha - Vayus
- Panchakoshas
- Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas (Triguna)
- Introduction to chakras and their functions
- Three Doshas
- Four padas of yoga sutras
- Lives of yogis (Inspiring stories)
- Diet and Nutrition for a yogi
- Question and answers
9. Anatomy and physiology
- Digestive system
- Respiratory system
- Circulatory system
- Nervous system
- Endocrine system
- Organs bodily systems
- Nadis
- Chakras
- Muscular system
- Skeletal system
- Muscle Functions according to Joint Movements
- Breathing
- Inversions
- Savasana
10. Teaching methodology
- Positive and conscious communication, friendship, and trust
- Time management
- Qualities of a teacher
- Principles of demonstrating, observation, assisting, and correcting
- Use of voice in class
- Mental and emotional preparation for teaching
- Class preparation
- Step by step class structure planning
11. Evaluation is based on:
- Written-test
- Asana practical test
- Attendance
- Performance
- Behaviour
Daily schedule
- 05:30 - 06:00 Herbal tea
- 06:00 - 07:00 Shatkarma or yogic cleansing, pranayama, and chanting
- 07:00 - 08:30 Hatha yoga asana
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 10:30 Yoga anatomy
- 11:00 - 12:00 Yoga philosophy
- 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 - 16:00 Body alignment and adjustment
- 16:00 - 17:30 Vinyasa yoga asana
- 17:00 - 18:30 Yoga asana practice including teaching practicums
- 18:00 - 19:00 Meditation
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner time
- 22:00 Lights off
Optional activities
In Rishikesh, you can do a lot of adventure things. Kindly note that the following activities are not included in the package but the school can assist you.
- Bungy jumping
- Camping
- Flying fox
- Giant swing
- Kayaking
- Local villages visit
- Paragliding
- Rock climbing
- Shopping at the markets
- Walking trails
Instructor
Sajan
A calm and composed soul living his life in a yogic way. Having a master's degree in yoga, he chose meditation and Yoga philosophy because he always wanted to be a calm and composed person. He has a good strong texture of voice, which certainly makes the environment holy when he chants the mantras. He believes as we all are running behind the materialistic world, we are getting more and more stressed and depressed and we need to change this. He teaches some beautiful meditation techniques that help people to let go of all the negativity they are carrying inside.
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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