500 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN RISHIKESH
The 500 hour yoga TTC at Agni Yoga India is a combination of 200 hour yoga teacher training in rishikesh and 300 hour yoga teacher training in rishikesh spanning over the course of two months, all while being surrounded by the mountains and the holy River Ganga. You will experience both the Primary Series and Intermediate Series of Ashtanga yoga in this beginner to intermediate and intermediate to expert level yoga course.
This is a complete yoga teacher training certification programme spread over the duration of 60 days and conducted in 2 stages.
In the first stage, the program will commence with the 200 hour yoga teacher training course, where our expert group of instructors will help you understand the fundamentals of yoga schooling and the basic information on instructing yoga. Throughout the training, they will provide you instructions to build your confidence to perform asanas and teach yoga thereon.
In the second stage, this program will be taught as per the 300 hour yoga teacher training course methodology. You will explore deeper and more profound ashtanga yoga poses with the intermediate Series of ashtanga yoga at this level.
Additionally, the combination of the two programmes will help you gain knowledge and self-confidence about ashtanga yoga in general. And as we get closer to the end, you’ll be fully equipped to teach both series and conduct your classes with thorough knowledge of asanas and related subjects.
Who is qualified to apply for the program?
Anyone who is interested in learning yoga can whether beginner or with intermediate knowledge can apply for 500 hoe yoga TTC. After the completion of the course, you will be qualified to teach anywhere in the world and not just in India. The minimum age to enrol in this course is 18 years.
500 Hour Yoga TTC in Rishikesh
Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga, also known as Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, is a vigorous and smooth flowing style of yoga that originated in the twentieth century. It entails synchronising breath while moving into progressive and continuous postures, that results in generating internal body heat while detoxifying the body. It improves overall health by increasing strength, stamina and flexibility while also calming the mind.
It is based on six levels of practise sequences with increasing difficulty at every level. These sequences are known as the Primary Series, Secondary Series, and Advanced Series A, B, C, and D, respectively. The Primary and Secondary series are for beginner and intermediate level of yoga learners and practitioners. The Advanced Series A, B, C, and D is only for advanced students. Each series consists of a set of poses that must be performed in the same order every time. The sequences are physically demanding and fast-paced.
When the course is over, you’ll be equipped to practice and teach the entire Primary series of asanas with your style and at your speed.
Traditional Hatha Yoga
The word ‘ha’ means Sun, and the word ‘tha’ means Moon. Hatha means balancing your Sun and Moon energies. Hatha also means to be tenacious.
Hatha yoga is the science of balancing our Pingala and Ida – our solar and lunar energies to make our higher consciousness alive. It is the science of activating the third and central nadi which is the path to enlightenment called Sushumna.
Hatha is one of the oldest forms of Yoga practice in South Asia, dating back over 2000 years.
Traditional Hatha Yoga practice entails far more than the well-known Yoga asanas. Hatha Yoga texts emphasise the value of mental qualities such as courage, enthusiasm, determination, and patience. They also emphasise the critical importance of lifestyle, diet, and moral and ethical behaviour.
Hatha Yoga has also traditionally been used to prepare our bodies and minds to access our meridian channels. Preparing the proper environment, particularly for the mind, allows the practitioner to perform medication, giving them access to Universal Consciousness.
Syllabus for 500 Hour Multi-style Yoga Teacher Training Course
During 200 hours course month
- Introduction of shatkarma
- Jal neti and sutra neti
- Eye cleaning (trataka and eyes cups)
- Vaman dhauti
- Kapalbhati
- Introduction of Pranayama
- Yogic breathing technics for increasing awareness
- Benefits of pranayama
- Nadi Sodhana pranayama
- Bhastrika pranayama
- Bhramari pranayama
- Surya Bhedi and Chandra Bhedi pranayama
- Ujjayi pranayama
- Surya Namaskar A
- Surya Namaskar B
- Full Primary Series: Padangusthasana
- Padahasthasana
- UtthitaTrikonasana
- ParivrttaTrikonasana
- UtthitaParsvakonasana
- PrasaritaPadottanasana A B C & D Parsvottanasana
- EkaPadaPadangusthasana A B C & D
- ArdhaBaddhaPadmottanasanaUtkatasana
- Virabhadrasana A & B
- Dandasana
- Paschimottanasana A B C & D Purvattanasana
- ArdhaBaddha Padma Uttanasana
- TriangMukaikapadaPashimottanasana
- JanuSirsasana A B & C
- Savasana
- Introduction to yoga
- Its philosophy and evolution
- Concept of hatha yoga
- Different practices of hatha yoga
- Introduction to yoga sutras of patanjali
- Ashtanga yoga – Yama , Niyama
- Lives of yogis (Inspiring stories)
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- Muscle Functions according to Joint Movements
- Circulatory System
- Digestive System
- Introduction of Bandha
- Uddiyana bandha
- Jalandhar bandha
- Mula bandha
- Maha bandha
- Introduction of yogic Mudra
- Jnana and chin mudra
- Bhairava mudra
- Shambhavi mudra
- Nasikagra mudra
- Prana mudra
- Different mudras for better health
- Mudra for concentration
- Common mudras for daily use
- Dynamic Postures: : Pawanmuktasana series, Vyaghrasana, Surya namaskar.
- Standing Postures: Tadasana, Utkatasana, Padhastasana, Trikonasana, ParivrttaTrikonasana, Parshwakonasana, Parivrttaparshwakonasana, Veerbhadrasana I, Veerbhadrasana II, Veerbhadrasana III, Parsvottanasana.
- Inverted Postures: Sirsasana, Sarvangasana, Halasana, Pinchamayurasana, Adhomukhavrkshasana.
- Twisting Postures: Ardhmatsyendra asana, Parivrittijanusirshasana, Kati Chakrasana.
- Back Bend Postures : Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Matsyasana, Kandhrasana, Chakrasana, Gomukhasana, Rajkapotasana.
- Forward Bend Postures : Paschimotanasana, Janusirasana, ArdhpadamPaschimotanasana, PadprasarPaschimotanasana, AdhoMukhaSvanasana.
- Balancing Postures: Vrkshasana, Mayurasana, Natraj Asana, Garudasana, Relaxation Postures, Shashankasana, Makarasana.
- Savasana
- On your feet Yogasanas
- Seated Vinyasa Sequences
- Seated posterior stretch sequences
- On one leg yogasanas
- The supine sequence
- The bow pose sequence
- The triangle pose sequence
- The inverted posture sequence
- Meditative pose sequence
- Viseha Vinyasa karma
- What is mantra and benefits of chanting mantra?
- Shanti mantra (mantra of peace)
- Guru mantra (mantra for guru)
- Ganesh mantra (mantra for auspiciousness)
- Mahamritumjaya mantra ( Mantra on lord shiva)
- Gayatri mantra (universal prayer)
- YogenaCittasya ( Sloka on sage Patanjali)
- Hare rama, Hare Krishna ( Maha mantra)
- Introduction to Meditation and Concentration
- Breathing Awareness Meditation
- Tips for developing concentration
- Bahir and Antar trataka
- Dynamic meditation (osho meditation)
- Nada meditation (sound meditation)
- Chakra meditation
- Third eye meditation
- Yoga nidra
- Inner visualization
- Written Test
- Asana Practical Test
- Attendance
- Performance
- Behaviour
During 300 hours course month
- Shathkarma
- Therapeutical Effects of Shathkarma
- Kati Vasti Tridosha (Explanation of Tridosha)
- Food Habits as per Tridosha
- Nadi Parikshan
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Respiratory Diseases-
- Diseases related to Respiration
- Yoga Nidra
- Pranayama and its effects
- Eyes diseases
- Heart diseases
- Heart opening Session
- Video session on Awakening of Kundalini
- Surya Namaskar A
- Surya Namaskar B
- Padangusth asana
- Padahasth asana
- Utthita Trikon asana
- Parivrtta Trikon asana
- Utthita Parsvakon asana
- Prasarita Padottan asana A B C & D
- Parsvottan asana
- Eka Pada Padangusth asana A B C & D
- Ardha Baddha Padmottan asana
- Utkat asana
- Virabhadra asana A & B
- Dand asana
- Paschimottan asana A B C & D
- Purvattan asana
- Ardha Baddha Padma Uttan asana
- Triang Mukaika pada Pashimottan asana
- Janu Sirs asana A B & C
- Marichy asana A B C & D
- Nav asana
- Bhujapid asana
- Kurm asana
- Supta Kurma asana
- Garbha Pind asana
- Kukkut asana
- Baddha Kon asana A & B
- Kon asana
- Upavishta Kon asana
- Supta Kon asana
- Supta Padangusth asana A & B
- Ubhaya Padanghusth asana
- Urdhva Mukha Pashimottan asana
- Setu Bandh asana
- Urdhva Dhanur asana
- Salamba Sarvang asana
- Hala asana
- Karnapid asana
- Urdhva Pindasana
- Matsya asana
- Urdhva Padma asana
- Sirsa asana
- Urdhva Dand asana
- Baddha Padma asana
- Yogi mudra
- Uplutih
- Sava asana
- Dynamic Postures: : Pawanmuktasana series, Marjala asana , Vyaghrasana, Surya namaskar.
- Standing Postures: Tadasana, Utkatasana, Padhastasana, Trikonasana, ParivrttaTrikonasana, Parshwakonasana, Parivrttaparshwakonasana, Veerbhadrasana I, Veerbhadrasana II, Veerbhadrasana III, Ardhchandrasana, Parsvottanasana, Prasaritapadottanasana.
- Inverted Postures: Sirsasana, Sarvangasana, Halasana, Pinchamayurasana, Adhomukhavrkshasana.
- Twisting Postures: Ardhmatsyendra asana, Parivrittijanusirshasana, Kati Chakrasana.
- Back Bend Postures : Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Matsyasana, Ushtrasana, Kandhrasana, Chakrasana, Gomukhasana, Setu Asana, Rajkapotasana.
- Forward Bend Postures : Paschimotanasana, Janusirasana, ArdhpadamPaschimotanasana, PadprasarPaschimotanasana, AdhoMukhaSvanasana.
- Balancing Postures: Vrkshasana, BakDhayan Asana, Mayurasana, Natraj Asana, Garudasana, Relaxation Postures, Shashankasana, Makarasana.
- Savasana
- On your feet Yogasanas
- Seated Vinyasa Sequences
- Seated posterior stretch sequences
- On one leg yogasanas
- The supine sequence
- The bow pose sequence
- The triangle pose sequence
- The inverted posture sequence
- Meditative pose sequence
- Viseha Vinyasa karma
- Introduction of shatkarma
- Jal neti and sutra neti
- Eye cleaning (trataka and eyes cups)
- Vaman dhauti
- Kapalbhati
- Agnisara
- The Relaxation Postures
- Stillness
- Basic Relaxation
- Tension Relaxation
- Full Body Relaxation
- Introduction of Pranayama
- Importance of Pranayama
- Yogic breathing technics for increasing awareness
- Benefits of pranayama
- Different Pranayama and general guidelines
- Nadi Sodhana pranayama
- Bhastrika pranayama
- Bhramari pranayama
- Surya Bhedi andChandra Bhedi pranayama
- Sheetali and Sheetkari
- Ujjayi pranayama
- Introduction to yoga
- Its philosophy and evolution
- Concept of hatha yoga
- Different practices of hatha yoga
- Introduction to yoga sutras of patanjali
- Importance of discipline in path of yoga
- Definition of yoga
- Vrittis (mental fluctuations) and their classification
- Obstacles and distractions on the path of yoga (concepts of citta-viksepa and antaraya)
- Ashtanga yoga – Yama , Niyama
- Asana , Pranayama ,Pratyahara , Dharana , Dhyan , Samadhi
- Introduction to chakras and its functions
- Lives of yogis (Inspiring stories)
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- Muscle Functions according to Joint Movements
- Respiratory System
- Endocrine System
- Circulatory System
- Nervous System
- Digestive System
- Chakras
- Inversions
- Physiological Benefits of Asana
- Introduction of Bandha
- Uddiyana bandha
- Jalandhar bandha
- Mula bandha
- Maha bandha
- Introduction of yogic Mudra
- Jnana and chin mudra
- Yoni mudra
- Bhairava mudra
- Shambhavi mudra
- Nasikagra mudra
- Prana mudra
- Maha mudra
- Maha vedha mudra
- Different mudras for better health
- Mudra for concentration
- Common mudras for daily use
- What is mantra and benefits of chanting mantra?
- Shanti mantra (mantra of peace)
- Guru mantra (mantra for guru)
- Ganesh mantra (mantra for auspiciousness)
- Mahamritumjaya mantra ( Mantra on lord shiva)
- Gayatri mantra (universal prayer)
- YogenaCittasya ( Sloka on sage Patanjali)
- Hare rama, Hare Krishna ( Maha mantra)
- Introduction to Meditation and Concentration
- Breathing Awareness Meditation
- Tips for developing concentration
- Bahir and Antar trataka
- Dynamic meditation (osho meditation)
- Nada meditation (sound meditation)
- Ajapajapa
- Antarmouna (silence practice)/li>
- Chakra meditation
- Third eye meditation
- Mantra meditation
- Yantra meditation
- 61 point meditation
- Yoga nidra
- Inner visualization
- Written Test
- Asana Practical Test
- Attendance
- Performance
- Behaviour
Daily Schedule
During 200 Hours Course Month
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 06:30 - 07:30 | Shatkarma, Pranayama & Mantra |
| 07:40 - 09:30 | Hatha Yoga |
| 09:30 - 10:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Yoga Anatomy |
| 11:45 - 12:45 | Yoga Philosophy |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30 - 16:00 | Self Study / Free Time |
| 16:00 - 18:00 | Ashtanga Vinyasa & Alignment |
| 18:15 - 19:15 | Meditation |
| 19:15 - 19:45 | Dinner |
During 300 Hours Course Month
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 06:30 - 07:30 | Shatkarma, Pranayama & Mantra |
| 07:40 - 09:30 | Hatha Yoga |
| 09:30 - 10:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Yoga Anatomy |
| 11;45 - 12:45 | Yoga Philosophy |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30 - 15:00 | Self Study / Free Time |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Yoga Therapy |
| 16:00 - 18:00 | Ashtanga Vinyasa & Alignment |
| 18:15 - 19:15 | Meditation |
| 19:15 - 19:45 | Dinner |
Objectives and Benefits of 500 Hours Yoga Teacher Training Course
Irrespective of your level of practice, our 500 Hour Yoga teacher training course rishikesh will equip you with all the necessary skills that you’ll require to become a highly proficient yoga teacher. The objectives of this program are
- Get into the yoga discipline by creating a daily yoga practice routine for yourself.
- Develop expertise in dhyana, kriyas, mudras, and pranayama.
- To thoroughly learn the Patanjali Yoga Sutras and how to follow and apply them to your everyday practice and life.
- To deeply understand and learn about the skeletal and muscular systems and how it relates to your practice and teaching.
- To gain the skills to teach and conduct yoga classes.
- To understand how to create a structure and flow for a class by incorporating all of the elements you learned.
Following are some benefits of 500 hour yoga TTC at Agni Yoga India
- Joining this program will aid you in your quest to delve deeper into the study of yoga.
- You will stand out from the crowd and gain real respect as a yoga instructor and professional.
- This will help you teach yoga correctly and learn the necessary techniques.
- You can establish and run your own yoga school or centre, or grow your current yoga school. Our 500 hour yoga TTC would undoubtedly be very beneficial for this.
Who is this course meant for?
If you have a strong desire advance yourself and learn more about yoga, its practices and philosophy then this course is meant for you. This teacher training course will provide you with a thorough understanding of yoga, regardless of whether you are a yoga practitioner or a teacher who wants to learn more or advance your knowledge.
This course is meant for you if
- You have been practising yoga intensively and continuously, and want to move to the next level.
- You want to deepen your knowledge of yoga and increase your knowledge beyond asanas.
- You want to go explore and go deeper in your practice of asanas, meditation and self-awareness.
- You want to learn how to find and maintain the spiritual balance between body, mind and soul.
- You are looking for a safe and well-maintained yoga institute that provides a friendly yet challenging environment to learn and grow.
- You have a strong desire to spread your knowledge of yoga with others through the medium of teaching.
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Course Dates For 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh
| Course Dates | Seat Availability | Course Fee 20% OFF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd March 2023 | Ongoing | USD 1899 | |
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