200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Shimla (Hatha, Asthanga Yoga TTC)

The 200H TTC Program is designed to walk you through the path of Yoga and is a rewarding way to develop a more polished understanding of Yoga practice. It is a beginner course which will enable you to reinforce your own practice with the essential alignment techniques, meanwhile preparing you to become the teacher you aspire to be. Hatha and Ashtanga styles will be given primary focus during this course. 

The 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training is presented with a progressive approach to yoga and is taught primarily in English, followed by Sanskrit and Hindi languages as well. This Training Program is the perfect platform for you to lay the groundwork to be a motivational Yoga Teacher. The training by itself will build you a solid foundation in Hatha Iyengar Yoga. The program is taught in a traditional and relaxed environment in which it will encourage, support and guide one to learn more about oneself. Come prepared to push your mental and physical limits to attain your goal of becoming a Yoga Teacher.

The school offers simple and clean accommodation facilities. Both single, as well as double shared rooms, are available with attached bathrooms. The bathrooms are equipped with western toilet seats and cold showers and hot water facility is available during the winter seasons.

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh (Hatha, Asthanga Yoga TTC) course syllabus includes:

Yoga Philosophy

This class will prepare students to read and understand Patanjali Yoga Sutras. Each Friday, students will lead a discussion reflecting on the week's readings. Before class, students should write down one question on a notecard directly related to the day's reading and give this to the teacher at the start of class, Yoga and Philosophy go hand in hand, just as the body and the mind do.

Introduction

• Origin of Yoga
• Different Paths of Yoga
• Samkhaya Darshan
• Vedanta Darshan
• Obstacles in Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga (8 Limbs)

• Yama
• Niyama
• Asana
• Pranayama
• Pratyahara
• Dharana
• Dhyana
• Samadhi

Hatha Yoga

Panch Kosha

• Annamaya Kosha
• Pranamaya Kosha
• Manomaya Kosha
• Jnanamaya Kosha
• Anandamaya Kosha

Human Anatomy Physiology and Yoga

The human anatomy classes of this 200 hour yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh, India covers all the necessary knowledge of the mechanisms of our body.

Introduction

• Skeletal System
• Joints and Range of Motion
• Muscular System
• Postural imbalances

Physiology of Asana

• Standing
• Back Bend
• Forward Bend
• Twist
• Inversion
• Digestive System
• Respiratory System
• Circulatory System
• Physiology of Pranayama
• Nervous System
• Endocrine System
• Stress and Homeostasis
• Physiology of Meditation
• Lesson Planning, Practical and Written Assessment

Mantra Recitation Curriculum

Mantra lessons are included in 200 hour yoga teacher training course as they create facilitates peaceful vibrations for the practitioners. The following are included

• Ganesha Mantra
• Guru Mantra
• Shakti Mantra
• Gayatri Mantra
• Mangalacharan Mantra
• Shanti Mantra

Teaching Methodology, Yoga Alignment

Learning the techniques to teach an asana session is the most critical part of this yoga teacher training course. This class focuses on covering the important asanas and the ideal methods to teach them. You will also learn to optimize and adjust the poses and how to teach difficult asanas by the use of props.

Asanas and Pranayama Practice Sessions

Dynamic Postures

• Pawanmuktasana series
• Marjala asana
• Vyaghrasana
• Surya namaskar

Standing Postures

• Tadasana
• Utkatasana
• Padhastasana
• Trikonasana
• Parivrtta Trikonasana
• Parshwakonasana
• Parivrtta parshwakonasana
• Veerbhadrasana I
• Veerbhadrasana II
• Veerbhadrasana III
• Ardh chandrasana
• Parsvottanasana
• Prasarita padottanasana

Inverted Postures

• Sirsasana
• Sarvangasana
• Halasana
• Pincha mayurasana
• Adho mukha vrkshasana
• Twisting Postures
• Ardh matsyendra asana
• Parivritti janu sirshasana
• Kati Chakrasana

Back Bend Postures

• Bhujangasana
• Shalabhasana
• Dhanurasana
• Matsyasana
• Ushtrasana
• Kandhrasana
• Chakrasana
• Gomukhasana
• Setu Asana
• Rajkapotasana

Forward Bend Postures

• Paschimotanasana
• Janusirasana
• Ardh padam Paschimotanasana
• Padprasar Paschimotanasana
• Adho Mukha Svanasana

Balancing Postures

• Vrkshasana
• Bak Dhayan Asana
• Mayurasana
• Natraj Asana
• Garudasana
• Relaxation Postures
• Shashankasana
• Makarasana
• Savasana

Pranayama Practices

• Yogic Breathing
• Nadi Shodhan
• Kapalbhati
• Ujjayi
• Bhramari

Dhyana Practices

• Breath Awareness
• Pranava Dhyana

Yog Nidra Practices

• Visualization
• Breathing Meditation
• Chakra Meditation

Mudras

• Anjali Mudra
• Chin Mudra
• Jnana Mudra
• Poorna Mudra

Bandhas

• Uddiyana Bandha
• Jalandhara Bandha
• Moola Bandha

Kriyas

• Jala Neti
• Kapalbhati
• Tratak

During the course, and after, here are a few places which can be visited during the weekend excursions:

• Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla
• Rafting in Tattapani
• Kalka-Shimla Toy Train
• Jake Ropeway
• Lutru Gufa
• Camp Potters Hill
• Chadwick Falls
• Chail Cricket Ground
• Mushoobra

You will be provided with three pure vegetarian meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner), and herbal tea.

The following meals are included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Drinks

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

• Vegetarian

The food is totally vegetarian and if anyone has problem with the vegan food . Arrangements are made for the people having problem with it.

The following are included in the course fees:

• Room with attached bath,
• 3 vegetarian meals a day, 2-time tea,
• Yoga course material, Two yoga books, One notebook,
• Two outdoor tours on the weekend.
• free Wi-Fi facility

• Airfare
• Personal Expenses

By Airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Indra Gandhi International Airport (DEL), from Delhi airport You can take a flight to Shimla Airport from Indra Gandhi International Airport.

By Bus

From Indra Gandhi International Airport (DEL), you will have to take a taxi to ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminal). From there you can find many government and private buses to Shimla.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Shimla railway station. From there you can find many cabs and buses to the school.

The reservation requires a payment of 20% of the total price.

• If the booking is cancelled one month (31 Days) prior to the start of the retreat/course you will get 90% refund of the booking amount.
• If the booking is cancelled 30 to 15 Days prior to the start of retreat/course, you will get 50% refund of the booking amount.
• No refund will be given if the retreat/course booking is cancelled less than 15 days prior to the start of the course. Although we can adjust the 50% of your paid amount to any other retreat/course you book with us in future.
  
  

The remaining amount shall be paid on arrival to the course/retreat location.