Om Ashram

200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

 

The 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training program (see 200 hour dates 2016) at (ASHRAM) in Dharamsala &Rishikesh, India is intended for people with a great skill development interest that are looking to explore it. The course touches each area of yoga and is led by instructors with a solid knowledge of yoga who use their time to present accurate yogic theory. Completing this program will be an incredible metamorphosis for you. The courses included in the program will strengthen your own practice allowing you to use your own experience to start teaching others with confidence.

 

Traditional Hatha 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher training program

 

Ashram is a registered organization by Government of India, Yoga Alliance International This is a world class training institute perfect for both yoga beginners looking to improve their health, happiness, peace and harmony and for those who want to acquire yoga as profession. After successfully completing the Yoga Teacher Training program, the certificate provided is valid all over the world for you to begin your new calling!

The main objective of our courses is to allow you to develop a self-practice both spiritually and physically in each of the areas listed below. The modules are categorized into 5 areas:
1) Practice

2) Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices

3) Yoga Philosophy

4) Yogic Lifestyle

5) Teaching Methodology and Practice

As you develop your spiritual and physical practice, Teaching Methodology then assists you teach what you yourself are practising. We firmly believe that being a strong practitioner in each of these will give you the grounding and foundations to becoming a successful and confident yoga teacher.
Take your first step into something that can change your life. In one month, you’ll finish this training with the necessary lools, skills and insights, to guide you on your journey.

One of the things that’s so rewarding about these 200hr intensives, is that each one of us comes to the mat for something different. Our journey is unique to ourselves, yet for 30 days we learn and grow together, become part of the same energy. You will learn to create flows for a variety of class types. Explore what works best for your body. This course offers a complete study of the eight limbs of yoga based upon the Yoga Sutras. Our training is devoted to helping Yoga Teachers teach to all walks of life. Our motto is “yoga for all” Our asana technique explores contemporary principles of alignment and safety, while honouring our students’ need for creativity, freedom, and self-expression in their practice.

Practice

1) Asanas (Postures): You will learn Many postures of Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Hatha Yoga.

Study various asanas and the technique of teaching the postures, the benefits of each posture, modifications, contraindications, and the use of props.
 Standing poses.
 Sitting poses, forward bends and hip openers.
 Sitting/supine twists.
 Back bends.
 Inversions.
 Arm balances.
 Restorative postures.

2) Adjustment: Learn how to adjust these asanas and understand how adjustment can deepen your practice.

3) Pranayama (Breathing Techniques): These are based on traditional yogic breathing techniques which will benefit your yoga practice as you learn how to lengthen your breath. How to incorporate breathing into postures and into your classes. How breath work assists the body.

4) Shatkarma (Cleansing Techniques): These yogic cleansing practices will be integrated into the daily morning schedule and will work in conjunction with the asana practices. These will purify the nervous system and allow your breath to flow freely throughout the body. In expelling toxins from the body, we therefore cleanse it.

5) Yogic Mudras (Energy Seals): Stimulate different parts of the body by sealing in the energy. These are usually used in Pranayama and affect the flow of prana.

6) Bandhas (Energy Locks): How they regulate the flow of energy and assists the practitioner in asana.

7) Meditation: You will cover a range of meditation techniques that will help build concentration and focus in your daily practice. Techniques include Om Chanting, Chakra, candlelight Meditation.

8) Mantras (Chanting): A range of mantras will be taught including the Gayatri Mantra and many more. Find your inner harmony in these sessions.

Anatomy
You will learn anatomy relevant to yoga in order to strengthen the classroom explanations, cues, and corrections of asanas.
* Yoga and Skeletal System,  Brain & Nervous System, Respiratory ystem, Digestive System, Cardiovascular System.
 *Effects of kriya, Pranayama, Asanas and Meditation for various disorders.
 *Subtle Body Anatomy of the chakras, nadis and the application of chakras energy in the practice of Yoga.

Introduction to Ayurveda & Yogic Diet.

 

Yoga Philosophy

This class will focus on introducing you to the basic philosophy, concepts and history of yoga. It will cover the various traditional philosophies and viewpoints, insights from modern research and ways in which the essence of this holistic life-view can be integrated into a modern lifestyle.
a) Yoga Sutras (Preface of Patanjali’s yoga Sutra): Study this important text based on the 8 limbs of Ashtanga Yoga. Discover the theory and foundations of yoga as Patanjali describes how to make a connection with the body, mind and spirit.
b) Kriya Yoga a methodology to overcome Panch-klesha (5 causes of pain and miseries)
c) Raj yoga and Hatha yoga

Teaching Methodology and Practice

Class Observation: You will observe a Class given by one of our experienced yoga teachers as inspiration for the class that you will then prepare.
Teaching Methodology: This class will give you the necessary building blocks to devise your own yoga class. Learn how to motivate your students by teaching inclusively to the range of abilities that you may be faced with.
Peer Teaching: These sessions allow you to practice your teaching skills and get constructive feedback from both your Senior Teachers and your peers on your progress.
Adjustment: Learn how to help your students get deeper into a posture through adjustment.

* Studying yoga lifestyle and the ethics of a yoga teacher
* Studying the attitude and presence of the teacher
* The seat of yoga teacher/teaching as service/why we teach/creating a sacred space
* Ethical guidelines for the student teacher relationship

Creating a class/Sequencing/General teaching points
* Elements of great teaching.
* Classroom organization and set up.
* Creating a class plan.
* Teaching progressively focusing on alignment principles.
* The basic principles of sequencing.

Yoga Teaching Practicum
* Practicing teaching with RYT/ERYT.
* Karma yoga.
* Receiving/giving feedback.
* Group teaching during class hours.

 

 

 

4 Week Curriculum – 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

1.Asana                          

2.Pranayama

3.Meditation

4.Cleansing Processes

5.Bandhas

6.Mudras

7.Teaching Practice

8.Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practice

9.Yogic Philosophy

10.Hatha Yoga Pradipica

11.Mantra Recitation

Syllabus of Yoga Courses

1.Parshvava Chakrasana – Sidebending Pose

 2.Tadasan A & B – Palm Tree Pose A & B

 3.Vrikshasan – Tree Pose

 4.Utkatasan – Chair Pose

 5.Trikonasan – Triangle Pose

 6.Padahastasan – Hands to Feet Pose

 7.Garudhasan – Eagle Pose

 8.Natarajasan – Shiva Dancing Pose

 9.Shirsha Padangushthasan – Head to Big Toe Pose

 10.Parivatrita Trikonasan – Reverse Triangle Pose

 11.Uttanpadasan – Raising Feet Pose

 12.Ardha Pavanmuktasan – Half Gas Release Pose

 13.Pavanmuktasan – Gas Release Pose

 14.Viprit Karani –

 15.Kandhrasan – Shoulder Pose

 16.Setubandhasan – Bridge Pose

 17.Matsyasan A – Fish Pose A

 18.Naukasan – Boat Pose

 19.Sarvangasan – Shoulder Stand

 20.Matsyasan B – Fish Pose B

 21.Salabhasan – Locust Pose

 22.Viprit Naukasan – Inverted Boat Pose

 23.Bhujangasan – Cobra Pose

 24.Dhanurasan – Bow Pose

 25.Vakrasan – Twisting Pose

 26.Janushirasan – Nose to Knee Pose

 27.Vajrasan – Strong/Thunderbolt Pose

 28.Mandukasan – Frog Pose

 29.Uttan Mandukasan – Raising Frog Pose

 30.Supta Mandukasan – Sleeping Frog Pose

 31.Ushtrasan – Camel Pose

 32.Yoga Mudra A

 33.Vadha Gomukhasan – Bound Cow Face Pose

 34.Supta Vajrasan – Sleeping Thunderbolt Pose

 35.Paschimottasan – Seated Forward Bend

 36.Simhasan – Lion Pose

 37.Ardhmatsyendrasan – Half Fish Lord Pose

 38.Shirshasan – Head Stand Pose

 39.Ardha Chandrasan – Half Moon Pose

 40.Majariasana – Cat and Cow Pose

 41.Uthitha Parsvakonasan – Extended Side Angle

 42.Parshvaottanasana – Intense Side Stretch

 43.Halasana – Plow Pose

 44.Chakrasana – Wheel Pose

 45.Karnpidhasan – Knee to Ear

 46.Crocodile Practices (4 Variations)

 47.Yoga Mudra B

 48.Gomukhasana – Cow Face Pose

 49.Poorna Matsyendrasana – Full Fish Lord Pose

 50.Mayurasana – Peacock

 51.Kukkutasana – Rooster Pose

 52.Uttana Kurmasana – Raising Tortoise Pose

 53.Padma – Bakasana – Lotus Crane Pose

 54.Baddha -padmasana – Bound Lotus Pose

 55.Akarnadhanurasana – Archer Pose

 56.Ugrasana – Ferocious Pose

 57.Parvatasana – Mountain Pose

 58.Tolangulasana – Scale Pose

 59.Virasana – Hero Pose

 60.Sankatasana – Comtracted Pose

 61.Garbhasana – Womb Pose

 62.Bhadrasana – Gracious Pose

 63.Kapotasana – Pigeon Pose

 64.Ekpadaskandhasna – Foot Behind the Head Pose

 65.Vatayanasana – Horse Pose

 66.Padmasana – Lotus Pose

 67.Siddhasana – Accomplished Pose

 68.Swastikasana – Prosperous Pose

 69.Shavasana – Corpse Pose

 70.Makarasana – Crocodile Pose

 71.Brahmamudra

 

B. Pranayama and Different types of Meditation (Primary Level)

 

1.Anuloma Viloma, Nadi Shodhan

2.Ujjayi

3.Sitali

4.Sitkari

5.Bhastrika

6.Bhramari

7.Suryabhedena

8.Chandrabhedana

9.Theory of Murccha

C. Kriyas – Cleansing Process

1.Jala Neti5.Kapalabhati

2.Sutra Neti6.Aganisara

3.Dhauti (Vamana)7.Trataka

4.Nauli 8. Uddiyana

 

D. Recitations

1.Pranava Japa2.Svasti Mantra

 

E. Other Practices

1.Five Elements3.Mudras & Bandhas (Locks)

2.Seven Chakras

 

F. Teaching Practice

1.Symptoms of a good teacher4.Clear instruction

2.Demonstration5.Individual care of each student

3.Proper alignment

 

G. Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practice

1.Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology4.Respiratory System

2.Structure and Function of Brain5.Cardiovascular System

3.Digestive System6.Musculoskeletal System

 

H. Yoga Philosophy

1.Introduction to Indian Philosophy5.Concept of Panch Vritti & Panch Klesha

2.Concept of Yoga according to Patanjali6.Kriya Yoga- A way to overcome inborn afflictions

3.Concept of God in Yoga Philosophy7.Ashtanga Yoga- A methodology to overcome suffering

4.Yamas & Niyamas: Foundation of Yogic Practices 8.Introduction to Samkya Philosoph