200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In Rishikesh, India

Yogic cleansing or Shatkarma practices are a must for the deep cleansing of the body. These techniques also help you to purify the mind and body for proper breathing and to meditate effectively. In addition, yoga cleansing techniques also remove the blockage in the energy channels and purify them.

In this course, you will learn three Shatkarma practices:

Shatkarmas - Six Yogic Cleansing and detoxification Techniques

1 . Neti: cleansing and purifying the nasal passages.

• jala neti
• sutra neti

2. Dhauti:

• Vahnisara dhauti (Agnisar kriya) - activating the digestive fire
• Vaman dhauti (Kunjal ) - cleansing the stomach with water

3. Nauli: massaging and strengthening the abdominal organs.

4. Basti: Techniques for washing and toning the large intestine

• Sthal Basti (dry yogic enema)

5. Kapalbhati: techniques for purifying the brain

• Vatkrama Kapalbhati (air cleansing)
• Vyutkrama Kapalbhati (sinus cleansing)
• Sheetkrama Kapalbhati (mucous cleansing)

6. Trataka: develops the power of concentration.

The 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh will include a session on yoga philosophy. The session will be led by a qualified yoga instructor, who will also be available to answer any questions you may have. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about yoga philosophers and deepen your understanding of this ancient practice.

Our yoga philosophy sessions cover the following:

• History and origin of yoga
• Study yogic ideas and theories
• Introduction to Hatha Yoga- Mudra, Bandha, Panch Koshas, Panch Vaayus
• 5 basic elements
• Six systems of Indian Yoga Philosophy
• Patanjali Yoga Sutra

Theory: Yoga Philosophy

• Introduction to Yoga
• Definition of Yoga
• History of Yoga
• Goal of Yoga
• Myths and Missconcepts about Yoga
• Styles of Yoga
• Essence of Bhangwad Gita and Patanjali Yoga Sutra
• Concept of Diet in Yoga
• Concept of Diet in Yoga Foundations of Yoga
• Traditional Texts

Karma and reincarnation

• The law of action and reaction
• The law of compensation
• The law of retribution
• Destiny and self-effort

Four Paths of Yoga

Practice for complete personality development into Daily Life.

Raja Yoga

Raja is the science of psych control. Raja Yoga is mastery over the mind through systematic channelize of our willpower. Culturing the mind is the key for success on almost all endeavors in our lives. It is based on the astanga yoga of patanjalis yoga system.

• Introduction Bhakti Yoga
• Objectives
• Methods – Bahirranga Yoga
• Antaranga Yoga
• Hurdles and Solutions
• Qualities and Outcome
• Advanced Raja Yoga
• At the time of death
• Essence of Raja Yoga

Karma Yoga

Karma Yoga is art of doing an action in complete state of relaxation. Karma Yoga is skill of doing an action.

• Introduction
• Objectives
• Tamas to Rajas
• Rajas to Sattva
• Essence of Karma
• Conflicts
• Secrets of Karma Yoga
• Master Karma Yogi
• Ultimate Merger
• Essence of Karma Yoga

Jnana Yoga

Jnana Yoga is the path of wisdom and knowledge. The path of intellect which raises us from the lowest level of perfection.

• Introduction to Jnana Yoga
• Objectives
• Eligibility
• Dimensions of reality
• Qualities of a Jnani
• Tools for Growth
• Higher Dimensions
• At the time of Death
• Ultimate Goal of Practicing Jnana Yoga
• Essence of Jnana Yoga

Bhakti Yoga

Bhakti Yoga is the science of emotional Culture. Bhakti is the art of transforming negative emotions such as grief, hatred, grief, Jealously, selfishness into positive emotions like love, joy, bliss, compassion, kindness, empathy, satisfaction and devotion. In Bhakti the devotee seek the god everywhere and every being at all the time with universal love and equanimity.

• Introduction
• Objectives
• Kama to Prema
• Prema to Bhakti
• Saguna Saksatkara
• Nirguuna Saksakara
• Ultiate Meger
• Essence of Bhakti Yoga

Yoga is all about body, mind and soul so it become essential to study human anatomy and how different yogic activities affect our body and mind. In this session, 200 hour YTTC student will get to know how yoga or this course can help them to know their body.

The major topics we cover in this session will be:

• Learn about the human body and how it works in relation to yoga
• Develop a deeper practice by learning about correct alignments
• The importance of learning yoga anatomy
• Understand common injuries and how to avoid them

Modern Medical Human Anatomy and Physiology

• Definition of Health
• Introduction to body systems
• Difference between yoga exercise and physical culture
• Yoga Injuries and Pains

Anatomy and Physiology

Students will learn the relevance and application of these foundational principles of human anatomy to the practice of yoga.

1. Cell and Tissue
2. Nervous System
3. Endocrines system
4. Blood cardiovascular system
5. lymphatic system
6. Special Senses and Skin
7. Respiratory system
8. Digestive system
9. Urinary system
10. Resistance and immunity
11. Muscular system
12. Reproductive systems

Detailed study

1. Skeleton System
2. Classification of Joints
3. The movements of Joints
4. Limitations of Joints

Effect of Anatomy and physiology of Yoga

• Subtle aspects of the human body from a yogic perspective.
• How a particular practice effect our body systems
• Which kind of practices have to avoid in certain health conditions

During 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh at Omkar Aham Yoga Mandiram, our yoga teacher will teach you various asanas by combining the beautiful asanas of Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga. In this 200 hour YTT course, you will also learn the techniques to practice these asanas more effectively and smoothly. In addition, our yoga teachers will also teach you the benefits of each asana.

Yoga Asanas

Theoretical Practicum of Yoga Asanas Teaching

• Introduction to Yogasana
• Animal postures
• Yogasanas and Prana
• Yogasanas and kundalini
• Yogasanas and the body-mind connection
• Yogasana and exercise
• Dynamic and static yogasanas

Teaching Mythology Practicum of Yoga Asanas

• Breathing techniques during asanas
• Awareness in yoga Asanas
• Sequencing of yoga postures
• Counter pose
• Contra-indications
• Physical Benefits
• Spiritual Benefits
• Therapeutic Benefits
• Modifications and Variations

Practical Module Yoga Asanas

Multi Style Yoga Styles – Yoga asana Teaching styles:

• Hatha Yoga
• Yin Yoga
• Restorative Yoga
• Iyengar Yoga
• Vinyasa Flow
• Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Category of Yoga asanas ( Yoga Postures )

• Relaxation Yoga Asanas
• Meditation Yoga Asanas
• Cultural Yoga Asanas
• Transidtion Yoga Asanas

Classical Hatha Yoga Yoga Asanas

Netra Yoga - Yoga for the Eyes

Pawanmuktasana Series

Part 1 : Anti-rheumatic Group

Part 2: Digestive/Abdominal Group

Part 3: Shakti Bandha Asanas

Cultural Yoga Asanas

• Vajrasana Group of Asanas
• Standing Asanas
• Surya Namaskara: Sun Salutations
• Chandra Namaskara: Moon Salutations
• Core Strengthening Yoga Asanas
• Padmasana Group of Asanas
• Hip Opening Asanas
• Kneeling Asanas
• Backward Bending Asanas
• Forward Bending Asanas
• Spinal Twisting Asanas
• Lateral Bending Asanas
• Inverted Asanas
• Balancing Asanas

Astanga Vinyasa Curriculum

Theoretical Practicum of Astanga Vinyasa Yoga

• History of Astanga Vinyasa Yoga
• Benefits and Limitations of Astanga Vinyasa Yoga
• Astanga Vinyasa Mantras ( Opening and Closing Prayers )
• Nava drishtis - The nine traditional gazing places
• Bandhas : Yogic Locks
• Awakening The Fire Within : Vinyasa - Movement Breathing System
• The Victorious Breath • Ujjayi Breathing

Practical Practicum of Astanga Vinyasa Yoga

Nava drishti - The nine traditional gazing places

Nasagra Drishti - the space just beyond the tip of the nose

Bhrumadhya Drishti - the space between the eyebrows

Nabhi chakra drishti - to the navel center

Hastagram Drishti - the hands or tips of the fingers

Padayoragram Drishti - feet or the tips of toes

Parsva Drishti - Left Side

Parsva Drishti - Right Side

Angusthamadhyam Drishti - the middle of the thumb

Urdhva Drishti - upward or outward

Samasthiti

Standing Balance Posture

Surya Namaskara A – 9 Vinyasa

Surya Namaskara B – 17 Vinyasa

Ashtanga Yoga Fundamental Asana

1. Padangushtasana
   Thumb to foot pose
2. Pada hastasana
   Hand to foot pose
3. Utthita Trikonasana
   Extended triangle pose
4. Parivritta Trikonasana
   Revolved extended triangle pose
5. Utthita Parshvakonasana
   Extended sideway angle pose
6. Parivritta Parshvakonasana
   Revolved extended sideway angle pose
7. Prasarita Padottanasana (A, B, C & D)
   Spread feet stretching pose
8. Parshvottanasana
   Sideways stretching pose
9. Utthita Hasta Padangushtasana
   Extended triangle pose
10. Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
    Half bound lotus stretching pose
11. Utkatanasana
    Uneven pose
12. Virabhadrasana (A & B)
    Warrior pose

Yoga Chikitsa (Primary Series / 1st Series)

1. Dandasana (Chaturanga Dandasana)
   Four-Limbed Staff Pose (staff means spine, body support)
2. Paschimattanasana ( 3 types A, B, C & D )
   West-Back (extended-intense) stretching pose
3. Purvatanasana
   East-Front (extended-intense) stretching pose
4. Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimattanasana
   Half bound lotus forward pose
5. Trianga Mukhaekapada Paschima
   One foot transversely facing back forward stretch
6. Janu Shirshasana (A, B & C)
   Head to knee pose
7. Marichyasana (A, B, C & D)
   Marichya (Ray of light (of sun or moon)) pose
8. Navasana
   Boat pose
9. Bhujapidasana
   Arm pressure pose
10. Kurmasana
    Tortoise pose
11. Supta Kurmasana
    Sleeping tortoise pose
12. Garbha Pindasana
    Embryo in the womb pose
13. Kukkutasana
    Roster pose
14. Baddha Konasana
    Bound angle pose
15. Upavishta Konasana
    Seated angle pose
16. Supta Konasana
    Sleeping angle pose
17. Supta Padangushtasana
    Lateral sleeping thumb to foot pose
18. Ubhaya Padangushtasana
    Both thumbs to feet pose
19. Urdhva Mukha Paschimattanasana
    Upward facing forward stretch pose
20. Setu Bandhasana
    Bridge configuration (construction) pose
21. Urdhva Dhanurasana
    Elevated bow pose
22. Paschimattanasana
    West-Back (extended-intense) stretching pose

Ashtanga Yoga Finishing Positions

1. Salamba Sarvangasana
   All limbs pose
2. Halasana
   Plow pose
3. Karnapidasana
   Ear pressure pose
4. Urdhva Padmasana
   Elevated lotus pose
5. Pindasana
   Embryo pose
6. Matsyasana
   Fish pose
7. Uttana Padasana
   Extended foot pose
8. Shirshasana
   Head standing pose
9. Baddha Padmasana
   Bound lotus pose
10. Yoga Mudra
    Yoga gesture
11. Padmasana
    Lotus pose
12. Uth Pluthi (Tolasana)
    Sprung up
13. Shavasana
    Corpse pose

Pranayama is an ancient breathing technique that has been used for centuries to promote health and well-being. The practice involves controlled breathing through the nose, which is said to help purify the body and calm the mind. In this session, you will learn many different pranayama techniques, each with its own benefits.

This session covers the following:

Pranayama Teaching Mythology

Pranayama Theoretical Practicum

• Four Main aspects of pranayama
• Prana and Mantra
• Physiology of Respiration and Pranayama
• Physiology of Breathing
• Respiratory control
• Yogic Physiology of the Nose

Benefits of Pranayama

• Physical benefits of Pranayama Systems of Body
• Psychological benefits of Pranayama
• Research on Breath and Pranayama
• Pranayama as therapy

Pranayama Practice Practicum

Pre-Pranayama Training

List of Pranayama

• Both Nostril Pranayama
• Cooling Pranayama
• Balancing Pranayama
• Single Nostril Pranayama
• Vitalizing Pranayamas

List of Breathing Practices

• Standing Positions
• Sitting Positions
• Supine Positions

Mantra Chanting is the concept of sounds and rhythm, which helps you eliminate the limits of your mind. Mantras chanting helps in discovering the hidden aspects of the human body. Moreover, it will improve your concentration & and thinking power. In this session, the our yoga teachers at Omkar Aham Yoga Mandiram will guide you step by step and make you learn various mantras and their benefits.

You will cover the following in this session:

• Introduction to Mantra Science
• How to sit properly during Mantra Chanting?
• Practice Mantra with proper modulation
• Discover hidden aspects of the human body with Mantra Chanting
• Significance of Mantras
• Morning & evening Mantra Chanting sessions

Yoga Nidra, or Psychic Sleep, is an excellent form of yoga to manage and cure stress, anxiety, and other mental health-related conditions. In this 200 hour YTTC, during the practice of Yoga Nidra, students will experience relaxation, which they can teach to their students after completion of the course.

You will cover the following in this session:

• The basic concept of Yoga Nidra
• Preparation of Yoga Nidra
• Benefits of Yoga Nidra

Teachings Methodology in 200 hour yoga teacher training comprises different aspects of yoga teaching that are required to consider to meet the specific needs of individuals and groups.

Here we will teach you the following teaching methodologies in this course:

Teaching Methodology for Our Yoga TTC Course

• Demonstration of All Practice
• Group discussion
• Group Practice
• Individual Attention
• Assignment writing and presentation
• One to one discussion
• Theory Lectures
• Practical Sessions
• Review classes
• Class arrangement and management
• Lesson planning
• Model lesson Plans

Teaching Methodology to Improve Teaching skills future yoga professionals

1. Communication skills Enhancement Techniques
2. Time management
3. Establishment of priorities and boundaries
4. Principles of Teaching Yoga
   • Demonstration
   • Observation
   • Assisting
   • Correcting
5. Qualities of a Good Yoga Teacher
6. Business aspects of teaching yoga
7. Maps of Alignment
8. Use of Language and Voice
   • Lecture and discussion on active vs. passive language and the effective use of each
   • Positive and conscious communication
   • habitual speech and communication patterns

Meditation is a great way to relax and feel more calm. In addition, it has many other benefits, including reducing anxiety and improving concentration. So, during this session, our yoga teacher will also teach you different meditation exercises and ensure that you are doing the exercises correctly.

This session covers the following:

• Meditation and its related-theroies
• Different posture while meditation
• Stress & emotion control with meditation
• Benefits of meditation on physical and mental health
• Practice of Mantra Chanting Meditation

1. Mudras - Yoga Gestures

• Jnana mudra
• Chin mudra
• Chinmaya Mudra
• Adi Mudra
• Brahma Mudra
• Nasika Mudra
• Nasagra Mudra
• Yoni mudra
• Bhairava mudra for Male
• Bhairavi mudra for Female
• Hridaya mudra

2. Mana (head mudras)

• Vipareeta karani mudra

3. Kaya (postural mudras)

• Shambhavi mudra
• Nasikagra drishti
• Khechari mudra
• Shanmukhi mudra

4. Adhara (perineal mudras)

• Ashwini mudra

1. Introduction to Ayurveda

• Origin of Ayurveda
• Philosophical orientation of ayurveda
• The tridosa theory

2. Constitution and consciousness

• Prakrti: the constitution
• Manas prakrti: the Constitutional influence Upon mind
• Triguna manas: the qualities of the mind
• Manas: The mind
• Citta: Consciousness

3. Ayurvedic threefold approach

• Determining one’s elemental constitution (dosha or prakiti)
• Learning the elemental cause of illness (vikiti)

4. Concept of body as per Ayurveda

• Qualities of the Three Doashas
• Sthana: residence of the dosas
• Kala: Timing of the dosas
• Tridosa laksanas: symptomology of the dosas
• Caya and kopa: increase and vitiation of the dosas
• Agni: The Fire Of Digestion And Metabolism
• The sub-dosas: subdivisions Within each dosa
• Sapta Dhátus – The 7 types of Body Tissues
• Ojas: the vital essence
• Tri Malas – The 3 types of body waste
• Ama: toxins and wastes
• Rasa: the six tastes

5. Ayurvedic Living

• Dinacarya: The daily regimen
• Ritucarya - seasonal regimen

• Introduction to Kundalini Yoga
• Preparations for practice Kundalini Yoga
• Benefits and limitations of Kundalini Yoga
• Kundalini Yoga and Supernatural power
• Kundalini yoga and Brain functioning
• Experiencing the Pranic and Physical Bodies
• Mantra to Open Up Blockages in Your Life
• Mudra to Open Up Blockages in Communication
• Purification of Nadis ( Every channels )
• Activation and balancing chakras
• Method of awaken the Kundalini Yoga
• How to safe and secure practice
• Creating Positive field of Energy
• Asanas for activation of chakras
• Pranayama for kundalini Awakening
• Mantra chanting for purification of Chakra
• Sex and spirituality through Kundalini yoga
• Healing the Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Bodies
• Regulate The Systems OfThe Body
• Relief From Stress
• Take Charge of the Energy of Life
• Work On The Psyche Through The Spine
• Creating Internal Balance

Bandhas - Yoga Energy Locks

• Jalandhara Bandha (throat lock)
• Moola Bandha (perineum lock)
• Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal lock)
• Maha Bandha (the great lock)

Relaxation and Rejuvenation Techniques

• Avartan Dyana – Cycling Meditation
• Instant Relaxation Technique
• Quick Relaxation Technique
• Deep Relaxation Technique
• Yoga Nidra Sessions
• Nada Anusandhana
• Healing the Body-Mind Sessions
• Chakra Healing Sessions
• 31 Points Relaxation Techniques

Concentration and Meditation Techniques

• Introduction and Definition
• Mechanisms of Meditation
• Ways to Begin
• Time for Meditation
• Preparing for Meditation
• Place of Meditation
• Challenges in Meditating
• The Physiological and Psychological Effects of Meditation

Theory

• Mind according to Ancient and Tradition belief
• Mind according to Modern Science
• Modern Psychology
• What is Dharna? ( Concentration ) Types of Dharna
• What is Dhyana ?( Meditations) Types of Meditations
• Benefits of meditation
• Types of Awareness
• Techniques to control mind
• Science and Art of Mediation
• Techniques to develop concentration

Preparation practice for Meditation

• Yoga Asana for Prepare the body for the meditation
• Pranayama to preparation for meditation
• Fundamental of Meditation

Meditation Teachings based

• Meditation Techniques by Lord Shiva – Vijnana Bhairava Tantra
• Meditation techniques by Lord Krishana – Bhagavad Gita
• Meditation by techniques Lord Patanjali – Patanjali Yoga Sutra
• Mediation by techniques Swatmarama – Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• Meditation techniques by Osho

Meditation Techniques

• Panchakosha Dhyana( Five Body Meditation)
• Pancha Dharana ( Five Elements)
• Sthula Dhyana (Gross Mediation )
• Sukshma Dhyana (Subtle Mediation)
• Guided Meditation
• Breath Awareness meditation
• Mantra Sadhana ( Meditation on Sound Vibration)
• Mind Sound Resonance Techniques
• Antar Mona ( Inner silence )
• Ajapa Japa
• Chakra Purification and Balancing
• Kundalini Meditation
• Emotional Cleansing Meditation
• Dynamic Mediation
• Who I am mediation
• Walking meditation
• Music meditation

Yoga Sharira - Yogic Concept of Body

1. Pancha Mahabhutas – Five Great Elements

2. Pancha Kosa – Five Layers of Human Existence

• Annamaya Kosa - Physical Body
  1. Introduction to Anna Maya kosa
  2. Pancha Karma Indirya – Five Organs of Action
  3. Pancha Jnana Indirya –Five Sense Organs
  4. Pancha Tanmatra – Five types of Perception
• Pranamaya Kosa - Energical Body
  1. Introdction to Pranamaya kosa (Energy Body)
  2. Pranas Vayus (Life types Forces )
  3. Nadis (Energy Chennals)
  4. Chakras (Energy Centres)
  5. Kundalini (Serpent Power)
  6. Aura 9
  7. Energy (Modern Science and Scientific evidence)
  8. Cosmic Energy
• Manomaya Kosa (Mental & Emotional Body)
  • Introduction to Mind
  • Cosmic mind and individual mind
  • Functions of Mind
  • Aspects of mind
  • Mental Aura or Psychic Aura
  • Parts of Mind
• Vijanamaya Kosa (Intellectual Body)
  1. Introductions to Vijanamaya Kosa
  2. Inner growth and personal development
  3. Way to freedom from thoughts, actions, and speech
  4. Presence and Evolution of Morals and Ethics
  5. knowledge, discernment and wisdom
  6. Vedanta ( Teaching of Vedas )
• Anandamaya Kosa ( Bliss Full Body)
  1. Introductions to Anandamaya Kosa
  2. Happiness Analysis
  3. Yoga and Consciousness
  4. Supreme Bliss
  5. Self-Realization and Enlightenmen

The Spinal Vertebral Column

• Anatomy and physiology
• Vertebral Structure
• Curve of Spinal Column
• Joints & ligaments
• Inter vertebrae
• Types of Spinal Movement

Spinal Problems

• Acute and Chronic Back Pain
• Lumbar Spondylosis
• Disc Prolapsed
• Slipped Disc
• Neck Pain

Spinal Deformity

• Lordosis
• Kyphosis
• Scoliosis
• Flat Back

Yogic Management of Diseases

• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Arthritis
• Constipation
• High Blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Obesity

Yogic Management of Spinal Column Deformity

• Lordosis
• Kyphosis
• Scoliosis

1. Yogic Principles
2. Psychological Principles
3. Anatomico-physiological Principles
4. Educational Principles
5. Social Principles