300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India

• Introduction to Ashtanga vinyasa and its tradition
• Explanation of Ashtanga pillars Tristhana
• Practice of Primary series of Ashtanga with correct technique, alignment, vinyasa and modifications with adjustment for a week With Mysore style at the end of the week
• Starting with Intermediate series of Ashtanga with preparation to every posture as peak pose
• Practice of backbend postures from Ashtanga with best progressive movements and Asanas , working with modification and adjustments
• Practice of Hip opening posture with preparatory Asanas and Streching techniques to achieve complex posture such as Eka pada/ Dvi pada sirsasana, yog nidrasana , Titibhasana, etc.
• Preparation and progressive Asana sequence for arm strengthennig and balancing position such as pincha mayurasana, Mayurasana, Bakasana.
• Practice of Advanced Sirsasana with finishing sequence
• Learning to teach, adjust, modify the practice of Ashtanga for beginners and different level of students.

• Introduction to Vinyasa flow.
• Understanding the movement of body with breath.
• Asanas practice
  • Warmup (dynamic/static)
  • Standing posture
  • Balancing posture (arm, one legged)
  • Sitting posture with twisting and forward bending
  • Prone posture
  • Backward extensions
  • Inversions (upside-down)
  • Supine posture
  • Relaxing posture
• Theme base Vinyasa flow practice.
• Restorative asana
• How to create a Vinyasa flow sequence for :
  • Theme base
  • Free flow
  • Power Vinyasa
• Improving teaching skills and our asanas practice so we can guide intermediate and advance practitioners

• Concept of God & Soul
• Yoga Sutras of Patanjali in detail first 3
• Samkhya Philosophy
• Yoga Philosophy
• Types of Yoga –
  • Bhakti
  • Karma
  • Gyan
  • Raja Yoga
  • Kundalini Yoga
  • Prapti Marg
  • Nivrutti Marg
  • Nada Yoga
• Gyan Yoga in detail
• Purushartha
• Women in the Vedas
• Hindu Rituals & Significance
• Cycle of Time
• Primary Scriptures: The Vedas
• Primary Scriptures: The Upanisads
• Primary Scriptures:The Bhagvad Gita
• Importance of a Guru
• Sixteen Sanskaras
• Hindu Gods & Goddesses
• Triguna Theory
• Panch Klesha
• Pancha Kosha
• Chakra & Kundalini
• Theory of Karma
• Sanskrit CHANTING
• Stories from the scriptures - 3
• Stories from the scriptures -3
• Revision

• Introduction to Asana, Pranayama, Shatkarma and meditation through Anatomy Easy understanding of musculoskeletal system, how muscles work for movements and position of body , learning to use muscles activation for best results in Asana and exercises outside yogic practices
• Anatomy of 9 major Joints with 9 Major bandhas of body for pranic healing and stability of body while yoga practice
• Muscles Co Activation techniques in Yoga practice and exercises in gym or any other platform
• What is Streching , types of Streching, best streching techniques for body flexibility for complex Asanas
• Ex. Dynamic, static , active , passive, ballistic and PNF streching techniques with proper safety measures and optimised method
• Understanding of Neuromuscular systems how Muscles are guided and manipulated by our mind, actions, thoughts , emotions and daily expressions
• Instinctive hardwired Reflex of body which make us react and not respond
• Learning to take charge of it Learning to use Our nervous system to help muscles activate or relax as per need through Autogenic, Reciprocal inhibition and other reflexes
• Science of respiration while exercising, practicing Asana, and in day to day life , how breathing could help with stress, anxiety, stamina, efficiency of energy and Optimal health
• Understanding the science of food digestion and nutrients and how to optimise eating and drinking through scientific approach
• Science of stress management and how to use yogic practices to use stress for helping us rather disturbing us
• Science of Focus , balance, coordination and movements using scientific researched yogic tools to optimise the bodily functions and health
• Anatomy of Different types of Asanas
  • With anatomy sequencing methods
  • Such as Backbends, forword bends, balancing, inversions, handstand, plus additional
  • movement training besides yoga Asanas

• What is prana and Pranayama
• What is breathing and how breathing works
• Types of breathing patterns
• Breathing ability tests
• Why people breath shallow and fast
• How to optimise breathing for different types of people
• How to help anyone breath properly
• Natural breathing pattern and how to train it
• Yogic breathing
• Many different types of breathing patterns which are researched for optimal health condition
• Practice of shatkarma such as Jala neti, sutra neti, kunjal, agnisar, kapalbhati, trataka and shankhprakshalan
• Classical pranayama for traditional hatha yoga technique, modification and benefits
• Sequencing and teaching of pranayama
• Pranayama for therapeutic purpose
• Rules and regulations for pranayama practice

• How to sequence a class
• How to work with breathing and posture to create an appropriate sequence
• How to work with different levels of students
• How to cue/instruct different level of students
• Importance of Drishti in the posture
• Time management
• Qualities of a teacher and student
• Principles of demonstration, and observation.
• Assisting and correcting the postures
• Use of voice in class
• Mental & emotional preparation for teaching
• Importance of Active Warm up
• Different Surya Namaskars and when to use them
• Step-by-step class structure planning.
• Sequence preparation for o Yin Yoga
  • Vinyasa theme-based Yoga
  • Peak posture Vinyasa Flow
• Ashtanga standing sequence teaching practise
• Practise of opening and closing mantras and their importance

• Fundamentals and need for Body alignment in Yoga Asanas
• Alignment of different postures like standing, seated, backward extension, forward extension, twisting, inverted postures
• Alignment explanation covers
  • How to perform the posture
  • Correct Alignment
  • Common mistakes and Precautions
  • Contraindication
  • Benefits
  • Modifications
  • Verbal adjustments
  • Hands on adjustments

• Purpose of Meditation & It’s importance in one’s spiritual journey
• Different paths of Yoga: Bhakti yog, Raja yog, Karma yog, Gyan yog and suitable meditation for each path.
• Patanjali Yog Sutra limbs related to Meditation. ( Dharana , Dhyana, Samadhi)
• Ana pan Sati- Vipassana Meditation Technique as per Sayagi Uba Khin
• Metta Bhavana- Sending love and kindness through meditation
• Transcendental Meditation as per Maharshi Mahesh Yogi ( TM- Siddhi)
• Beej Mantra- Vedic Chanting Meditation
• Chakra Meditation
• Kundalini Meditation
• Yog Nidra
• Powerful Mantra meditation from Vedas
• Breathing awareness Meditation
• Sound Meditation – Indian classical Music – Ragas for meditation
• Meditation for different ages as per purpose- Children, Teenagers ( Concentration) , adults and senior citizens (well-being)
• Meditation Therapy for Psychosomatic Disorders – Anxiety , Panic, Stress

Students will be tested based on:

• Written Test
• Asana Practical Test
• Vinyasa Flow teaching to the class
• Attendance, Performance & behaviour