200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In Rishikesh

Hath Yoga is the one of the most ancient branches of Yoga which helps in balancing the “Ida” Nadi and “Pingala” Nadi that is the left and right energy channel to awaken the Sushumna Nadi. Hatha Yoga shows the path to balance the moon and sun energies through different practices.

Pawanmukta series

Tadasana (Palm Pose)

Tiryaka Tadasana (Swaying Palm Pose)

Utkatasana (Chair Pose)

Padangusthasana (Big Toe Pose) – Phase 2

Pada Hastasana (Hand Under Foot Pose)

Uttanasana (Standing Forward Pose)

Garudasana (Eagle Pose)

Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose) – Phase 1

Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose) – Phase 2

Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose) – Phase 3

Vrksasana (Tree Pose)

Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

Ekapadangusthasana (Perineum Pressure Pose)

Bhadrasana (Gracious Pose)

Vajrasana (Diamond Pose)

Supta Vajrasana (Reclined Thunderbolt Pose)

Simhagarjasana (Roaring Lion Pose)

Marjari Asana (Cat Stretch Pose)

Ardh Ushtrasana (Half Camel Pose)

Ushtrasana (Camel Pose)

Padangusthasana (Big Toe Pose)

Mandukasana (Frog Pose)

Naukasana (Boat Pose)

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist)

Matsyendrasana (Full Spinal Twist)

Janusirasana (Head to Knee Pose)

Parivritti Janu Sirshasana (Spiraled Head to Knee Pose)

Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)

Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend) – Phase 1

Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend) – Phase 2

Yoga Nidrasana (Yogic Sleep Pose)

Sukhasana (Easy Pose)

Swastikasana (Auspicious Pose)

Ardha Padmasana (Half Lotus Pose)

Shashank Bhujangasana (Striking Cobra Pose)

Makarsana (Crocodile Pose)

Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

Tiryaka Bhujangasana (Twisting Cobra Pose)

Ardh Salabhasana (Half Locust Pose)

Salabhasana (Locust Pose)

Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

Shavasana (Corpse Pose)

Eka Pada Pavanamuktasana (Half Wind Relieving Pose)

Pavanamuktasana (Wind Relieving Pose)

Setu Bandasana (Bridge Pose)

K. Pattabhi Jois developed a modern-day form called Ashtanga Yoga in the mid-20th century, an energetic practice of mindful movements with breath awareness. Although Ashtanga Yoga series can be learned by self also but learning under an experienced teachers will help you in understanding the right adjustment without causing any injuries. Ashtanga Yoga helps in promoting mental clarity and inner peace, making it a challenging workout.

Surya Namaskar A (Sun Salutation A)

Surya Namaskar B (Sun Salutation B)

Padangusthasana (Hand to Big Toe Pose)

Pada Hastasana (Hands Under Feet)

Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

Parivritta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle)

Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle)

Parivritta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle)

Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide Leg Forward Fold)

Parsvottonasana (Side Intense Stretch)

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Extended Hand to Big Toe)

Ardha Baddha Padma Uttanasana (Half-Bound Lotus Intense Stretch)

Utkatasana (Fierce Pose)

Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I)

Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II)

Dandasana (Staff Pose)

Paschimottanasana (West Intense Stretch)

Purvottanasana (East Intense Stretch)

Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana (Bound Lotus Version)

Trianga Mukaikapada Paschimottanasana (One Leg Folded Forward Fold)

Janu Sirsasana (Head to Knee Pose) A, B, C

Marichyasana A, B, C, and D

Navasana (Boat Pose)

Bhujapidasana (Arm Pressure Pose)

Kurmasana (Tortoise)

Supta Kurmasana (Reclining Tortoise)

Garbha Pindasana (Embryo in the Womb)

Kukkutasana (Rooster Pose)

Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Upright Fold)

Upavista Konasana (Wide Angle Seated Forward)

Supta Konasana (Reclining Angle Pose)

Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Big Toe Pose A and B)

Ubhaya Padangusthasana (Both Big Toes Pose)

Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana (Upward Facing Paschimo)

Setu Bandhasana (Bridge-Building Pose)

Urdvha Dhanurasana (Upward Bow)

Savasana (Corpse Pose)

Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)

Halasana (Plow)

Karnapidasana (Ear Pressure)

Urdvha Padmasana (Upward Lotus)

Pindasana in Sarvangasana (Embryo Pose)

Matsyasana (Fish Pose)

Uttana Padasana (Intense Stretched Feet or Legs)

Sirsasana (Headstand)

Balasana (Child’s Pose)

Baddha Padmasana (Bound Lotus and Bow)

Padmasana (Lotus)

Tolasana (Uplifting Scales)

Savasana (Corpse Pose)

Vinyasa Yoga is a flow-based yoga helps in increasing energy in the body with its intensive flow which focusses on strength of whole body. Concentrating on the different aspects of movement with breathing helps in better conditioning of whole body.

Sun Salutation A & B

Suptha Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle)

Ananda Balasana (Happy Baby Pose)

Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog)

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Facing Dog)

Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

Vrksasana (Tree Pose)

Natarajasana (Dancer Pose)

Garudasana (Eagle Pose)

Uttanasana (Forward Fold)

Ardha Uttansana (Halfway Forward Bend)

Virbhadrasana I (Warrior I)

Virbhadrasana II (Warrior II)

Virbhadrasana III (Warrior III)

Viparita Virabhadrasana (Reverse Warrior)

Utthita Ashwa Sanchalanasana (High Lunge)

Utthita Chaturanga Dandasana (High Plank Pose)

Chaturanga Dandasana (Plank Pose)

Ashtanga Namaskar (Eight Limbed Pose)

Balasana (Child Pose)

Utkatasana (Chair Pose)

Baddha Virabhadrasana (Humble Warrior)

Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana (Three Legged Dog)

Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose)

Vasisthasana (Side Plank Pose)

Padangusthasana (Big Toe Pose)

Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)

Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana (Standing Split)

BaKasana (Crow Pose)

Ardha Hanumanasana

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Extended Head-to-Big-Toe Pose)

Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

Shalabhasana (Locust Pose)

Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose)

Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana (One Legged Pigeon Pose)

Janu Sirsasana (Head to Knee Pose)

Marichyasana I (Twist Pose)

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of Fishes Pose)

Dandasana (Stick Pose)

Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend Pose)

Purvottansana (Upward Plank Pose)

Navasana (Boat Pose)

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)

Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose)

Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)

Halasana (Plough Pose)

Karnapidasana (Ear Pressure Pose)

Matsyasana (Fish Pose)

Supta Matsyendrasana (Lumber Twist)

Savasana (Corpse Pose)

Based on the Taoist concept of Yin and Yang, as a complimentary principle of nature. Staying in a posture for a longer duration of 3-10 mins will help in increasing circulation and improves flexibility. Yin Yoga helps in calming the anxiety and stress all the while balancing the mind and body.

Melting Heart Pose

Ankle Stretch Pose

Banana Pose

Half Butterfly Pose

Butterfly Pose

Camel Pose

Cat Pulling its Tail Pose

Caterpillar Pose

Child’s Pose

Dangling Pose

Deer Pose

Dragon Pose

Frog Pose

Happy Baby Pose

Reclining Spinal Twist Pose

Saddle Pose

Shoelace Pose

Snail Pose

Sphinx Pose

Seal Pose

Square Pose

Squat Pose

Straddle Pose

The six Yogic cleansing practices are called as Shatkarma Kriyas. Cleansing the body inside out is the first practice in the journey of Yoga. These practices will help you to understand why it is important to practice and what are the precautions you need to take before and after the Yogic Cleansing practices.

Jala Neti

Rubber Neti

Netra Neti

Kapalbhati

Trataka

Pranayama or Breathwork is not just the inhalation and exhalation rather it helps in expansion of the Pranas while inhalation, exhalation and retention of the breath for the holistic well-being. During the Pranayama Sessions, you will learn the different aspects of breathing and how to prepare yourself to practice Pranayama and what precautions you need to take.

Abdominal Breathing

Thoracic Breathing

Clavicular Breathing

Yogic Breathing

Nadi Shodhana Pranayama

Ujjayi Pranayama

Bhramari Pranayama

Sheetali Pranayama

Sheetkari Pranayama

Chandra Bhedi Pranayama

Bhastrika Pranayama

Kapalbhati Pranayama

Surya Bhedi Pranayama

Mudras are called the gestures, with majority of the mudras are the Hand Gestures, helps in channelising and distributing the energies in the body. It is advised that mudras should be performed under the guidance of the expert teachers.

Jnana Mudra

Chin Mudra

Dhyana Mudra

Yoni Mudra

Bhairava Mudra

Nasikagra Drishti Mudra

While practicing Yoga, a lot of energy is generated and to channel these energies so it does not get drained from the body, the practices of bandhas help in maintaining the energy in the body. During the course you will learn the beginner practices of bandhas

Agnisar (for Uddiyana preparation)

Bahir Kumbhaka (External Retention)

Antar Kumbhaka (Internal Retention)

Mula Bandha

Uddiyana Bandha

Jalandhara Bandha

Yoga is much more than the regular practices of asanas and for spiritual growth a holistic approach is necessary. Asanas are the physical aspect of the yoga and Meditation is the spiritual aspect. The first step for the spiritual growth is practicing Pratyahara your first step towards meditation.

AUM Meditation

Trataka Meditation

Japa and Ajapa Meditation

Antar Mouna Dhyana Meditation

Silent Meditation

Chakra Meditation

Mantra or Kirtan Meditation

Yoga Nidra is the awareness for you body in such a way that takes from the conscious state of mind to the superconscious state of awareness so that you can shut the five senses to attain the awareness of the mind.

Meaning and Basics of Yoga Nidra

Purpose of Yoga Nidra

Lifestyle and Rules for Practitioners

Benefits and Risks

There is a philosophy behind every practice of Yoga and that you will be learn in the Yoga History and Philosophy Sessions. Understanding why yoga is not just practicing asanas rather much more than that.

Introduction of Yoga Philosophy (Yog Darshan) and its Evolution

Introduction of Patanjali Yoga Sutras

Nadis (Ida, Pingala & Sushumna)

Introduction of Chakras – Energy Centres of the Body & Kundalini

Explanation of Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga

Pancha – Vayus, Panchakoshas

Sattva, Rajas & Tamas (Trigunas)

Four Padas of Yoga Sutras

Life Stories of Yogis (Inspiring Stories)

Introduction to Vedas

Ayurveda is the ancient healing science to heal the body in the holistic way. It is through the different practices of Ayurveda; you can heal the body by clearing out the doshas of the body. Following are the things you will learn during 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course:

Introduction to Ayurveda

Definition and Core Principles

Unique Features and Aims of Ayurveda

Historical Overview and Evolution

Exploration of Ayurvedic Branches

Understanding the Philosophy Behind Ayurvedic Practices

Elemental Knowledge in Ayurveda

Concept of Holistic Health in Ayurveda

Fundamentals of Doshas, Dhatus, and Agni

Exploring Prakriti (Individual Constitution) and Vikriti (Imbalance)

Body Types and Energies

In-depth Discussion on Various Body Types (Doshas)

Balancing Body Imbalances

Recognizing Signs of Balance and Imbalance in the Body

Techniques and Practices to Restore Balance and Harmony

It is important to align your own body as well as to understand the mistakes so that you will get no injuries while practicing and also while you are teaching as a Certified Yoga Teacher.

Why it is important to align your own body during the asana practice?

Alignment and precision in the practice of asanas.

Use of Props such as blocks, straps, and blankets for correct alignment according to Iyengar Yoga

How to deepen your practice by going deeper into your asana practice through correct alignment?

Maintaining close attention to the details of each asana

Learn the right alignment in various asana: standing, seated, backward/forward extensions, twisting, and inverted postures

Understand the common mistakes, precautions, benefits, modifications according to strength and flexibility

Physical yoga anatomy is an essential subject for ensuring a safe, effective, and personalized yoga practice. Empowering the newly certified yoga teachers with the skills needed to guide students safely and effectively.

Understanding the Basic Anatomical Terminology

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Respiratory System

Spinal Anatomy

Anatomy of Upper Extremities (Shoulder Area)

Anatomy of Lower Extremities (Pelvic Area)

Becoming a Certified Yoga Teacher will be incomplete without understanding how to conduct a class all the while managing the proper flow and correcting the students. All of this and much more will be learned during the Teaching Methodology Session

Blending traditional teaching methods with modern outlook prioritizing holistic approach in teaching

Crafting an engaging curriculum

Connection and empathy

Efficiency in class management

Safety and effectiveness

How to avoid injuries

Preparing yourself mentally and emotionally before teaching

Keeping a positive attitude during and after the practice

Developing step-by-step class structures

Proper adjustments with and without yoga props

Establishment of yogic personality

You will get the certification at the end of the course after proper evaluation. The evaluation will be based on:

Performance Throughout the Course

Attendance

Conduct

Practical Demonstration of the Postures (Test)

Written Tests (Objective and Subjective)

Adishakti Yogpeeth believes in the holistic approach of Yoga. And therefore, have included the following complimentary sessions which are not the part of the 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training course curriculum but are given complimentary by us according to the availability of the teachers.

Kundalini is the term for life force located at the base of the spine. Kundalini yoga is nothing but the practice of expanding and intensifying mindfulness and unravelling the concealed enthusiastic and spiritual-psychic potentials in aspirants. Kundalini awakening is called the ultimate form of yoga sadhana that is attained after steadily mastering the previous layers of yoga sadhana. This comprehensive training is based on the ancient philosophies of tantras and kriya yoga.

Sound healing has healing vibrations that are very powerful. It also helps you relax and calm your mind.

Introduction to Sound Healing

Sound Healing and Prana

Therapeutic Qualities

Balancing Chakras with Sound Healing