Yog Niketan Dham


200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India

Our Yoga Alliance, US-accredited 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in India, is highly suitable for beginners, enthusiasts, and experienced yoga teachers to polish their yoga skills in a wellness sanctuary. 

This yoga teaching certification is for all who wish to experience professional traditional yoga teacher training India for personal growth and want to become registered yoga teachers.

Our yoga 200 hour training follows Yoga Alliance US standards and guidelines. However, we also provide quality multi-style Hatha and Ashtanga yoga teaching with 200 hour yoga teacher training in India. 

Yog Niketan Dham is a serene yoga healing sanctuary that offers an ancient Gurukul Vedic education system and aims to unite the entire globe.

A 200-hour yoga teacher training program is a spiritual retreat program which allows you to dive deeper into the spiritual world.

It combines nearly 150 asanas (by name) with an intensive knowledge of designing a yoga class, proper alignment, prop-ups, meditation, yoga philosophy, kundalini awakening, and breathing techniques.

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To become an RYS 200 (Registered Yoga School), after completing yoga 200-hour training, Yog Niketan Dham offers each student a yoga teaching certification that enables them to register with Yoga Alliance.

During yoga 200-hour training, we focus on quality teaching and provide vast knowledge about Ayurveda, Pranic healingJin Shin JyutsuReiki, etc.

We motivate our students to assist others who deserve yoga education for their well-being. 

Our trained students may utilise this yoga teaching certification to work as registered yoga teachers worldwide or mentors in their respective yoga schools.

 

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What makes Yog Niketan Dham’s Yoga Teacher Training unique?

  • We facilitate the most traditional and authentic yoga healing teachings to our students during yoga 200 hour training.
  • All students receive a Yoga Alliance, US 200 hour Yoga teaching certification.
  • Have a dedicated team of well-trained, reputable, and highly revered experienced yoga teachers in India.
  • We prefer small batches size of classes for our students to have personal attention to all.
  • We are based in the foothills of the Himalayas, just next to Rishikesh, the world’s yoga capital.
  • Auspicious yoga wisdom with traditional practices like healing practices, different therapies, and Ayurveda principles.

Who may take 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh India?

  • Beginners with basic knowledge of yoga wish to expand their yogic wisdom.
  • Professionals with years of experience but lacking formal and advanced yoga teacher training.
  • Daily practitioners who wish to enhance their yoga skills with our best 200 hour yoga teacher training.
  • Enthusiasts who want to teach yoga methodologies and philosophy professionally after having yoga teaching certification.
  • Aspirants looking to start their yoga studios after completing yoga teacher training.
  • Healers who wish to complete Yoga teacher training in a healing sanctuary.

The daily schedule of yoga 200 hour training in India

Timing   Session
6:00 am : Wake-up call
6:30 am -7:00 am : Shatkarma / pranayama
7:00 am – 8:30 am : Hatha yoga/ alignment sessions
8:30 am – 9:30 am : Breakfast
10:00am – 11:00 am : Yoga Anatomy/Teaching Practice
11:00 am – 12:00 pm : Adjustment and pop-up classes
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm : Lunch/ Free time
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm : Yoga philosophy/ literature class
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm : Ashtanga yoga/ kundalini yoga
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm : Mantra chanting /self-healing/meditation
7:00 pm- 8:00 pm : Dinner time
9:00 pm : Lights Off

200 hour yoga teacher training in India syllabus


Traditional Hatha Yoga teaching according to Hatha Yoga Pradipika

  • The definition and history of hatha yoga. Teaching more than 150 hatha yoga asanas with their terminologies.
  • Surya Namaskar (12 asanas series) has particular mantras to build inner and external awareness.
  • Chandra Namaskar (moon salutation) for rejuvenation and calming the body.
  • Sukshma Vyayama (warming up exercises, Joint and gland workings).
  • Standing series of postures. (30-40 postures)
  • Kneeling series of asanas. (20-25 poses)
  • Sitting series of poses. (35-40 postures)
  • Prone series of postures. (10-15 asanas)
  • Supine series of asanas. (20-25 postures)
  • Inversion series of asanas. (20-30 poses)
  • Proper sequencing of asanas practice during 200 hour yoga teacher training in India.
  • Importance of alignment and adjustment of particular asanas.
  • Asanas benefits and their contra-indications.

Ashtanga Yoga – According to Patanjali teachings

  • An introduction and briefing on Patanjali’s eight limbs Ashtanga yoga system.
  • Ashtanga practices with all four Warrior pose extensions.
  • Practice extensions for the adjustment of the body.
  • The practice of Strength building, stretching, endurance, and balancing poses with alignment.
  • Primary first 3 levels during the best 200 hour yoga teacher training in India.
  • Drishtis in the Ashtanga series and their importance.
  • Importance of Ujjayi breathing and Bandhas in Ashtanga yoga series.

Pranayama or Breathe workout

  • The meaning of prana and pranayama. Their differences and workings.
  • Types of pranayamas and their workings during the best 200 hour yoga teacher training in India.
  • The practice of eight major traditional pranayamas and their effects on the human body.
  • Thoracic breathing, Chest breathing, & Diaphragmatic breathing. Their workings and usages.
  • What is Nadi?
  • Introduction of significant nadis in our body.

Yoga Philosophy

  • Indian darshan or six Indian philosophies during the best 200 hour yoga teacher training in India.
  • Basic introduction to Yoga Science. History of yoga.
  • An introduction about moksha or liberation.
  • The five Koshas or sheaths in the human body.
  • Self-realization & liberation. Why?
  • What is consciousness? How does it differ from super-consciousness?
  • The four foundational pillars of life.
  • Eight limbs of yoga by Maharishi Patanjali.
  • What is the waking state in yoga science?
  • What is a dreaming state in yogic science?
  • What is meditation and yoga nidra? How are they alike?

Yoga Anatomy

  • Introduction of Yoga Anatomy and Physiology?
  • Introduction of human Skeletal and Muscular Systems. The contraction in the Muscular System.
  • Introduction of the respiratory system and Yogic breathing during the best 200 hour yoga teacher training in India.
  • Connection of Pranayama practices to circulatory, digestive and Immune Systems.
  • How asanas practice work and their various effect on Joints, Spinal cord, and the muscles.
  • The structure of our spine and its movement in Yoga practices.
  • To know the basic structure and types of joints to avoid injury during Asana classes.

Dhyana or Meditation

  • What is Dhyana or Meditation? Different types of Meditation.
  • What is the difference between Dharna and Dhyana?
  • Chakra Meditation or Chakra balancing.
  • Breath Awareness Meditation during the best 200 hour yoga teacher training in India.
  • Contemplative Walking Meditation.
  • Mantra Awareness Meditation. How is it similar to Mauna Sadhana?
  • Inner Light Meditation.
  • Full Moon Meditation.

Yoga Nidra

  • An Introduction of Yog Nidra or Yogic Sleep. Benefits of Yogic sleep.
  • Three states of consciousness.
  • How is Yog Nidra different from Meditation?
  • How does Yoga Nidra practice cure Insomnia & other mental problems?

Adjustment & Alignment Class

  • Six steps of doing Asana correctly. How do you use props for protection?
  • Introduction of side bending and front & back bending.
  • How can the mind be made flexible by making the body flexible?
  • Alternative style of Asana for various benefits.
  • Various limitations and contraindications of specific Yoga practices.

Shat Karmas

  • What are Shatkarmas? An Introduction of Shat Karmas according to classical Hatha Yoga.
  • Daily practicum of Jal Neti and Sutra Neti (Cleansing Mucous or blockages from nasal passages and sinuses).
  • Practicals of Kunjal Kriya (Cleansing the excessive mucous from the digestive tract).
  • The practice of Danda Dhauti is to cleanse the stomach and heart tracking.
  • Importance of Shatkarmas in Yogic tradition. 

Mantra Chanting

  • Introduction of Mantra Yog. Importance of (OM)-AUM.
  • Mantra for Meal Purification during the best 200 hour yoga teacher training in India.
  • Mantra for Obstacles. Mantra for Self Realization.
  • Mantra for universal masters to bless.
  • Chanting for self-confirmation.
  • Mantra for well-being. 
  • Learn almost 25 Mantras for a better life.

Mudras

  • Hatha Yog Pradipika explains the importance of mudras or gestures. 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 Yoga Teachers and Students.
  • A suitable and convenient teaching procedure.
  • A scope of listening, presence, directive, and non-directive dialogue between a teacher and student.
  • How vital is demonstration?
  • What are the preparations for the classroom?
  • What are several steps to becoming a great Yoga teacher?

Bandhas

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

Introduction to Ayurveda

  • What is Ayurveda? History of Ayurvedic practice.
  • How does Ayurvedic science help in Yogic life?
  • Pulse reading.
  • How do I find different Prakaritis after seeing people?
  • What are six tastes? How can six tastes balance the mind and body?
  • What are the three primary mind-body constitutions?
  • What is overall health meaning in Ayurveda?

Healing Techniques/ Alternative Therapies

  • Reiki practice.
  • Jin Shin Jyutsu.
  • Pranic Healing.
  • Tibetan Healing.
Group Discussion
  • Group Discussion.
  • Non-contact hours preparation and sharing.
  • Preparation of class and discussing the difficulties.
  • The root cause of all pain and suffering is ignorance. How?
Practicum
  • How do you manage a Yogic Session?
  • The alignment and adjustment of body parts before Yogic practices.
  • Proper warm-up and well-suitable guidelines for the students.
  • A long and intensive practice of teaching and attaining command over the class.
  • Checking proper poses and techniques of students.
  • Proper instructions for practising Asanas, Pranayamas, and Meditation to the students.

Why Dev Prayag for Yoga teacher training?

Yoga is known to have originated in Rishikesh, Garhwal Himalayas, a few thousand years ago, where the ancient sages practised and preached this art of living for spiritual objectives.

Since ancient times, Rishikesh has been established as the world’s yoga capital. Every year, hundreds of practitioners visit to enhance their yogic wisdom.

Devprayag, a quaint spiritual town next to Rishikesh, enjoys a pristine location on the foothills of the majestic Himalayas and the banks of the Ganges.

We offer yoga sessions in different locations around the ashram. Dev Prayag is known for merging two rivers, Bhagirathi and Alaknanda.

Fee: $999/-

Duration: 28 Days

  • Ashram Accommodation
  • Satvic Veg Food
  • Teaching by Yoga Masters
  • Yoga Alliance Certificate

*Extra requirements are chargeable.

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Upcoming Course Dates

15th September, 2024

Location: Devprayag, India

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How much does 200 hour yoga teacher training cost in India?

It depends from school to school. Mainly it varies from 800$ to 2000$ depending on the facilities.

Is 200 hour yoga teacher training worth it?

Yoga teacher training is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.

It takes 3 to 5 weeks to complete 200 hours of yoga teacher training.

200 hour yoga teacher training in India takes nearly 28 days to complete.