Best 100 Hour and 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India.

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India

Our Yoga Alliance accredited 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in India has been designed for yoga practitioners who would like to achieve professional yoga teacher’s training course for personal as well as to become a registered Yoga teacher.

Our 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in India is accomplished according to the ancient traditional practices of multi-style Hatha, Ashtanga forms of yoga, this YTT course combines asana training with knowledge of proper alignment, pop-ups, meditation, Yoga philosophy, Kundalini and breathing techniques.

To be as an RYS 200 (Registered Yoga School) accredited with Yoga Alliance US, Yog Niketan Dham offers Yoga Alliance RYT 200 completion certificate to each student after successful completion of 200 hour yoga teacher training in India.

This certificate might be used by our students to work as a Registered Yoga Teacher in any part of the world or mentor their own yoga studio.

Who may take 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in India course?

Beginners with basic knowledge of yoga.
Professionals with years of experience but no formal training.
Practitioners who wish to brush up their yogic skills.
Enthusiasts who wish to teach yoga professionally.
Aspirants who wish to start their own yoga studio.

What makes Yog Niketan Dham's 200 hour Yoga TTC unique?

After 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in India, hundreds and thousands of yoga enthusiasts from all around the world, we are proud to say that our yoga courses stand out as we:

Offer the most traditional and authentic yoga teachings and practices.
Provide students Yoga Alliance USA certified 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in India Certificate.
Have a dedicated team of well-trained and highly revered experienced yoga teacher in Rishikesh.
Prefer small batches size so our students can have as much personal attention as required.
Are located near the yoga capital of the world, Rishikesh.

200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in India Syllabus

Hatha Yoga

The definition and meaning of Hatha Yog. Brief introduction of traditional Hatha practice.
Surya Namaskar(12 Asanas) with Mantra awareness to built up inner and external awareness.
Chandra Namaskar(Moon Salutation) for energizing the body.
Sukshma Vyayama(Warming up, Joints and Glands exercises).
Standing series of Asanas.
Kneeling series of Asanas.
Sitting series of Asanas.
Lying on Stomach or Prone series of Asanas.
Supine series of Asanas.
Inversion series of Postures.
Importance of adjustment the sequence of Poses.
Asanas benefits and their contra-indications.

Ashtanga Yoga – Basic Series 2

An introduction of traditional Ashtanga practice.
Practice of Strength building, Endurance and balancing poses.
Primary 3 levels.
Drishtis in Ashtanga series.
Importance of Ujjai breathing and Bandhas in series.

Pranayama practice

What is the meaning of Prana and Pranayama?
Types of Pranayama practices.
Practice of major Eight traditional Pranayamas.
Thoracic breathing, Chest breathing & Diaphragmatic breathing.
What is Nadi or the veins?
Introduction of major Nadis in our body.

Yoga Philosophy

Indian Darshan or philosophy?
What is Yog? History of Yog.
The four Yugas or time periods in Yogic Tradition.
Six ancient Indian Philosphies. A brief explanation of Yog Darshan and Vedanta.
The five Koshas or sheaths.
Self-Realization & Liberation? Why?
What is Consciousness?
The four faculties of mind –field.
The four foundational Pillars of life.
Introduction of Ayurvedic life style. How to know different Prakaritis?
Eight limbs of Yog of Patanjali.
What is waking state in Yogic science?
What is dreaming state in Yogic Science?
What is Deep sleep state in Yogic Science?
What is Meditation and Yoga Nidra?

Yogic Anatomy

Introduction of Yogic Anatomy and Physiology?
Introduction of human Skeletal and Muscular Systems and contraction in Muscular System.
Introduction of Respiratory system and Yogic breathing.
The Shat kriya practices and their benefits on body.
Connection of Pranayama practices to digestive and Immune Systems.
How asana practices gives various effect on Joints, Spinal cord and Muscular System.
The structure of spine and its movement in Yog practices.
Know the basic studies and types of joints to avoid injury during Asana classes.
Study and discussion about spine according to yogic point of view.

Dhyana

What is Dhyana or Meditation ? Different types of Meditation.
What is difference in between Dharna and Dhyana?
Chakra Meditation.
Breath Awareness Meditation.
Contemplative Walking Meditation.
Mantra Awareness Meditation.
Inner Light Meditation.
Full Moon Meditation.

Yog Nidra

An Introduction of Yog Nidra or Yogic Sleep. Benefits of Yogic sleep.
Three states of consciousness.
Yoga Nidra practices from Satyananda tradition
How Yoga Nidra practice cures Insomnia & other mental problem?

Adjustment & Alignment Class

Six steps of doing Asana correctly. How to use of props for protection?
Workshop on side bending and front & back bending.
How to make mind flexible by making body flexible?
Alternative style of Asana for various benefits.
Various limitations and contra-indications of specific Yoga practices.

Shat Kriya

Introduction of Shat Kriyas according to classical Hatha Yoga.
Practicum of Jal Neti and Sutra Neti(Cleansing Mucus or blockages from nasal passages and sinuses).
Practicum of Kunjal (Cleansing the excessive mucus from the digestive track).
Practice of Danda Dhauti to cleanse the stomach and heart track.

Mantra Chanting

Introduction of Mantra Yog. Importance of (OM)-AUM.
Mantra for Meal Purification.
Mantra for Obstacles. Mantra for self Realization.
Mantra for universal masters to bless.
Chanting for self confirmation.
Mantra for well being.

Mudras

Importance of Mudras according to Hatha Yog Pradipika. Types of Mudras.
Knowledge of Mudras for curing the Ailments.
Physical, Mental and spiritual Benefits of Mudras.
Practicum of Gyana & Chin Mudra. Practicum of Ashwini Mudra.

Teaching Methodology

Discipline for Yog Teachers and Students.
The scope of listening, presence, directive and non directive dialogue.
How important is demonstration?
What are the preparations for class room?
How to describe the practice, techniques and delivery in teaching a class?
What are the seven steps to become a great Yog teacher?

Bandhas

Nine Main Doors in Human Body.
What are Yogic locks?
What are its preparations & benefits?
Three Main Bandhas(Mool Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha & Jalandhar Bandha).
Maha Bandha- Great Lock.

Intro to Ayurveda

What is Ayurveda ?
How Ayurvedic science helps in Yogic life?
How six tastes can balances the mind and body?
What are three main mind body constitutions?
What is health mean in Ayurveda ?

Yogic Cooking

Yogic healthy Kichadi.
Yogic herbal Tea.

Group Discussion

Group Discussion
Root cause of all pain and suffering is ignorance, how?

Practicum

How to manage a Yogic Session?
The adjustment of body parts before Yogic practices.
Proper warm up and well suitable instructions to the students.
Long practice of teaching and attaining command over the class.
Checking proper poses and techniques of students.
A proper guideline for practice of Asanas, Pranayamas and Meditation to the students.

Why is Rishikesh the best place for 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in india?

Yoga is known to have originated in Rishikesh a few thousand years ago.
As legend goes, it was in and around Rishikesh, the Himalayas where the ancient sages practiced and preached this art of living all those years ago.
And, since time immemorial, Rishikesh has been known as the yoga capital of the world.
Devprayag, a quaint spiritual town next to Rishikesh, enjoys a pristine location on the foothills of the majestic Himalayas and on the banks of the Holy River Ganges.

Immersed in spirituality and authenticity, Devprayag offers the perfect environment to yoga practitioners to connect with the nature and experience serenity like nowhere else.

One of the safest places in the country, the town is visited by travellers and yoga enthusiasts from all around the world.

To make the student experience even better, we offer complimentary pick and drop facilities between Dehradun airport and the school.

What Do We Offer Our Students at 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in India?

Complimentary Study Material

Our students are provided with all the study material they require to undergo their yoga practice efficiently, including but not limited to stationery, yoga mats, neti pots, and much more. We do not require our students to bring any of these with them or even buy them.

Complimentary Yoga Kit

All our students are provided with individual yoga kits that include yoga mats as well as equipment such as neti pots that are required for their yoga practice.

Complimentary T-shirts

All our students get a complimentary T-shirt that they can wear for their yoga practice. If any of the students require an additional T-shirt or a hoodie, they can buy it from the ashram at a nominal price of INR 300 and INR 600, respectively.

Complimentary Excursions

The ashram arranged for three complimentary excursions during a month-long program. These excursions often give our students a chance to experience the local temples, waterfalls, caves, and other places of importance.

24X7 Student Support

All our students are provided with our dedicated helpline and WhatsApp number from the moment they leave their country. These numbers are provided to them, so they have complete assistance from the moment they land in India.

What are the facilities at Yog Niketan Dham?

Accommodation

We provide comfortable, spacious accommodation to all our students so they can enjoy their time here at the ashram during their yoga teacher training course.

Food

Our kitchen staff take special care in creating meals for all our students. All our meals are cooked keeping in mind the health and nutritional factors, which is why we like to observe Ayurvedic cooking techniques. We also take great care towards making special meals for vegans and those with extra dietary needs.

Transportation

The travel duration between Dehradun Airport and the Ashram is approximately two and a half hours. We provide complimentary pick and drop facilities to all our students between the airport and the ashram.

Fee: $999/-