200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

Bandhas are energy locks provoqued by the contraction of certain groups of muscles and are widely used in yoga practice. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn on the subject. :-

• 1 - Preparation for Bandha
• 2 - Benefits of Bandha
• 3 - Mula Bandha
• 4 - Jalandhara Bandha
• 5 - Uddiyana Bandha

Mantras play a big role in daily Yogic life. Mantras are sounds, and prayers that carry huge energy and vibration. We’ll teach to sing :-

• 1 - Opening mantra
• 2 - Om chanting
• 3 - Gayatri Mantra
• 4 - Guru Vandana (prayer to Guru)
• 5 - Student and master mantra
• 6 - Patanjali mantra (ashtanga mantra)
• 7 - Completeness mantra

Shatkarma is the Sanskrit term for one of the six yogic purification techniques (kriyas) as outlined in the “Hatha Yoga Pradipika.” The purpose of these cleansing techniques is to keep the body strong, clean and healthy. They remove toxins and anything blocking the flow of prana in the body.
Practicing shatkarma internally purifies the body, and makes pranayama and meditation practice easier by preparing the body to perform these practices without distraction, discomfort or fatigue. This is a traditional yogic cleansing technique which is very effective and good to remove many illnesses and open the body blockages. You’ll learn :-

• 1 - Jal Neti
• 2 - Ruber Neti
• 3 - Sutra Neti
• 4 - Kunjal neti

Indian traditional yoga style is called “Hatha” (“ha” means sun “Tha” means moon) Unifying the sun and the moon within (Yin and Yang). It’s a physical method for preparing and maintaining the body, providing stamina flexibility Balance and strength. This is the most tradicional popular and beneficial yoga style. What you’ll practice :
Joints warm ups (Pawanmuktasana series a, b and c) :-

• 1 - Surya namaskara (sun Salutation) & Chandra Namaskara (moon salutation)
• 2 - Yoga Mudrasana
• 3 - Matsyasana
• 4 - Gupta Padmasana
• 5 - Baddha
• 6 - Padmasana
• 7 - Kukkutasana
• 8 - Garbhasana
• 9 - Backward bending Asanas
• 10 - SaralBhujangasana (Easy cobra pose)
• 11 - Bhujangasana (Cobra pose)
• 12 - TiryakaBhujangasana (twisting cobra pose)
• 13 - Sarpasana (snake pose)
• 14 - ArdhaShalabhasana (half locust pose)
• 15 - Shalabhasana (locust pose)
• 16 - SaralDhanurasana (easy bow pose)
• 17 - Kandharasana (shoulder pose)
• 18 - Ardha Chandrasana (half moon pose)
• 19 - Setu Asana (bridge pose)
• 20 - Gomukhasana (cow’s face pose)
• 21 - Forward bending Asanas
• 25 - Paschimottanasana (back stretching pose)
• 26 - GatyatmakPaschimottanasasna (dynamic back stretch pose)
• 27 - PadaPrasarPaschimottanasana (legs spread back stretch pose)
• 28 - JanuSirshasana (head to knee pose)
• 29 - Ardha Padma paschimottanasana (half lotus back stretching pose)
• 30 - Hasta PadaAngushthasana (finger to toe stretch)
• 31 - Padahastasana (hand to foot pose)
• 32 - SirshaAngusthaYogasana (head to toe pose)
• 33 - Utthitajanusirshasana (standing head between knees pose)

Spinal twisting & Advanced Asanas :-

• 1 - ArdhaMatsyendrasana (half spinal twist)
• 2 - ParivrittiJanuSirsasana (spiralled head to knee pose)
• 3 - Poornabhujangasana (full cobra pose)
• 4 - Kurmasana (tortoise pose)
• 5 - Poornashalabhasana (full locust pose)
• 6 - PoornaDhanurasana (full bow pose)
• 7 - Dhanu-rakarshan-asana (archer’s posed)
• 8 - Chakrasana (wheel pose)
• 9 - Hanumanasana (leg splitting pose)
• 10 - Poornamatsyendrasana (full spinal twist pose)
• 11 - Mayurasana (peacock pose)
• 12 - Padma mayurasana (Lotus or bound peacock pose)
• 13 - Gorakshasana (Yogi Gorakhnath’s pose)
• 14 - Astavakrasana (eight-twists pose)
• 15 - Vrischikasana (scorpion pose)
• 16 - Inverted pose, balancing pose and core pose

During these classes, you will learn how a perfect posture should be. You will also learn how to connect with your future students through correct class verbal guidance and touch adjustment, and about recurrent yoga injuries and how to prevent them.

Teaching methodology is one the most important part of the course as our students will learn the following :-

• 1 - How to conduct a class
• 2 - Classroom management
• 3 - How to get in and come out from the posture
• 4 - How to assist & help while teaching the class
• 5 - Which kind of words you should be using as a yoga teacher
• 6 - What makes you different than other teachers in terms of teaching.
• 7 - Which kind of asanas you should recommend with different health issue
• 8 - How to use belts, bolster, bricks and chair during the class adjustment.

The history of yoga, the sutras of Patanjali and the importance of yoga and its origins in India, are the subjects of these classes and lectures. Questions will be adressed and you will deepen your knowledge about yoga :-

• 1 - Complete Body Anatomy
• 2 - Skeleton system
• 3 - Muscular system
• 4 - Circulatory system
• 5 - Nervous system
• 6 - Respiratory system

An intensive and integral part of yoga, Ashtanga yoga style requires deep commitment and self-practice to achieve the goal. The Pyramid’s yoga instructors are experienced teachers and advanced practitioners of the Ashtanga style and will guide you safely through the hardest postures. you’ll learn the complete Led primary series :
Standing poses :-

• 1 - Hasta Padangusthasana & Pada Hastasana
• 2 - Utthita Tri Konasana
• 3 - Parivrtta Tri Konasana
• 4 - Utthitan Parsva Konasana
• 5 - Parivrtta Parsva Konasana
• 6 - Prasarita Padottanasana A, B, C & D
• 7 - Utthita Parsvottanasana
• 8 - Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
• 9 - Utthita Parsvasahita
• 10 - Utthita Eka Padasana
• 11 - Ardhabaddha Padmottanasana
• 12 - Utkastasana
• 13 - Virabhadrasana A,B and C
• 14 - Primary Asanas
• 15 - Paschimottanasana A, B and C
• 16 - Purvottanasana
• 17 - ArdhaBaddha Padma Paschimottanasana
• 18 - Tirieng Mukha Eka Pada Paschimottanasana
• 19 - JanuSirsasana A,B and C
• 20 - Marichyasana A,B and D
• 21 - Navasana
• 25 - Lolasana
• 26 - BhujaPidasana
• 27 - Kurmasana
• 28 - Kukkutasana
• 29 - BaddhaKonasana A & B
• 30 - Konasana A & B

Intermediate Asanas :-

• 1 - Salabhasana A & B
• 2 - Dhanurasana
• 3 - Ustrasana
• 4 - Kapotasana A & B,
• 5 - SuptaVajrasana
• 6 - Bakasana
• 7 - Bakasana B Jump
• 8 - ArdhaMatsyendrasana
• 9 - Tittibhasana
• 10 - PichaMayurasana
• 11 - Vatayanasana
• 12 - Gomukhasana A & B
• 13 - Hasta Sirsasana (head stand)

Advanced A (optional) :-

• Kasyapasana • Bhairavasana • UrdhvaKukkatasana A • Galavasana • EkaPadaViparitaDandasna • VipritaSalabhasana • GandhaBherundasana • Hanumanasana • Natrajasana • Raja Kapotasana

In the 200-hour multi-style program, the Anatomy module takes you deeper into how the human body works during yoga. You’ll learn about the biomechanics of poses and how to align your body properly to get the most benefits and avoid injuries. We also cover common injuries and ways to modify poses for safe practice. Additionally, you’ll discover how yoga can be used for healing and overall well-being. This advanced anatomy knowledge will help you approach your practice and teaching with a better understanding of your body. It’s an exciting opportunity to enhance your yoga journey and become a more mindful and informed practitioner :-

• 1 - Advanced Understanding of Anatomy and Physiology
• 2 - Biomechanics of Asanas
• 3 - Common Injuries and Modifications
• 4 - Yoga Therapy and Rehabilitation

This module focuses on improving your skills in assisting students during advanced yoga poses. It will help you understand how to align their bodies properly for safety and effectiveness and enhance your teaching abilities. Follow these simple steps to refine your adjustment and alignment skills :-

• 1 - Understanding Advanced Asanas
• 2 - Mastering Verbal Cues and Observations
• 3 - Building Body-Mind Connection
• 4 - Optimal Alignment for Effectiveness
• 5 - Elevate Your Teaching
• 6 - Cultivating Sensitivity and Awareness

In the 200-hour multi-style YTTC program, the Practicum module is a crucial step for students to become yoga teachers. They get to practice teaching yoga to their classmates under the guidance of an experienced teacher. This hands-on experience helps them refine their teaching style, find their own voice, and become more confident as yoga instructors. They receive feedback and support from their peers, which helps them improve their teaching abilities.

The Practicum module brings together everything they’ve learned, from alignment and adjustments to sequencing and philosophy, and allows them to apply it in their teaching. It’s a safe and nurturing environment that prepares them to start their teaching journey with skill and authenticity.

In the 200-hour multi-style YTTC program, the Meditation module is all about exploring different meditation practices. Students will learn techniques like mantra, trataka, and vipassana, experiencing their powerful effects firsthand. They’ll deepen their own meditation practice and also learn how to guide others in meditation. Integrating meditation into yoga classes will be taught, creating a complete and transformative experience for students. This module empowers students to embrace meditation’s essence, cultivating presence, stillness, and mindfulness. They’ll be ready to share the wonderful benefits of meditation with others and make a positive impact on their yoga journey.