200 Hours Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course

Our Yoga Teacher Trainings course in India is an intensive program designed to train Yoga practitioners in the art of teaching Yoga. The course entails an insightful journey that goes far beyond the physical aspects of Yoga and allows one to rediscover the instinctive connection between one’s body, mind and soul. The experience is a unique and gratifying way of finding everlasting happiness and peace. Abhinam Yoga School offers the following TTC courses. The 200 hours Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Courses in India offered by Abhinam Yoga School is suited for anyone who has a passion for Yoga, wishes to do an in-depth study of Asanas, Anatomy, Physiology, Pranayama, Meditation Yoga philosophy and Teaching Methodology. The course aims to perfectly balance physical as well as mental well-being, which is why we lay equal stress on subjects like Yoga philosophy and meditation. If you have been practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary Series for at least 3 months, it’s an added advantage. But also if you have no or little experience in Ashtanga Vinyasa practice but have a good physical fitness, this teacher training course in Goa might be suitable for you or you can look to participate in our Yoga teacher training in Dharamshala. If you don’t feel ready before your course begins, you can also opt for our Pre-TTC 5 day Yoga workshops.

7.00 am to 8.00 am – Meditation, Pranayama, Mantra and Kriya

8.00 am to 10.00 am – Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary Series Class

10.00 am to 11.00 am – Breakfast

11.00 am to 1.00 pm – Theory: Yoga Philosophy / Anatomy and Physiology

1.00 pm to 3.00 pm – Lunch, Assignment and Rest

3.00 pm to 5.00 pm – Workshops On Teaching Methodology; Alignment and Adjustment

5.00 pm to 7.00 pm – Free Flow Led Class

7.00 pm to 8.00 pm – Dinner

200 Hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course India

This course focuses on the practice and teaching methodology of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in Goa & Dharamshala - India.

It is one of the most popular Ashtanga yoga teacher training programs in India. Our 200-hours Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Courses in India are accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals (Formerly Yoga Alliance UK). Our curriculum has been structured based on our solid experience and knowledge to build a strong foundation in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga practice combined with alignment techniques with various yoga props from the Iyengar style.

Learning The Art of Teaching

From the second week of the TTC, students actively participate in teaching as well as adjusting others during the  classes. The practicum sessions are organized under the observation of your instructors who will guide you on how to prepare and present your class. They will also offer various tips on how to observe your students and refine your hands on adjustment techniques. During the course, you will be learning many different techniques on how to adjust the position of your own body so that you can handle the student’s body position while adjusting. This would eradicate any possibility of  anyone getting injured. There would be many classes where you would be asked to practice these techniques repeatedly on different bodies, so that it sharpens your observation and gives you confidence. These sessions give the students and future yoga teachers the best opportunity to learn and how to teach in a very supportive, open and safe environment.

During the last weeks, the students will be expected to lead their own class and complete the assignments on Yoga philosophy, anatomy etc. After successfully meeting all the exam criteria for 200 hours Yoga teacher training certification course at Abhinam Yoga, students will find themselves trained as well as confident enough to act as yoga teachers and lead yoga lessons.

200 hrs Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Yoga Teacher Training Course Syllabus

Abhinam Yoga incorporates training hours in the following modules:

Techniques, Training and Practice

• Learning to master and teach Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary Series
• Theory and Practice of Mantras, Kriyas, Pranayamas and various techniques of Meditation
• Asana practice is focused on developing the quality of body alignment, observation and sharpening awareness of deeper physiological processes while performing an Asana.
• Theory and Practice of Standing poses, sitting poses, inversions, backward extensions, arm balances and other postures
• Learning the Sanskrit Language to master names of Asanas
• Bhakti Yoga which includes Mantra Chanting, Kirtans and Satsang
• Karma Yoga
• Ayurvedic Yoga Massage to learn hands on adjustment

Teaching Methodology

• Learning the art of alignment and hand on adjustment with the help of props
• Workshops on demonstration of Asanas(like hip openers, arm balances etc.), Restorative Yoga, Yoga for specific groups and Yoga to deal with common ailments like joint pain, back pain, thyroid, diabetes, etc.
• Qualities and Conduct of a Teacher while leading a class
• Business Skills – How to promote your Yoga business in the world of Web Marketing
• Conducting Vinyasa Flow led classes with a touch of personal creativity

Anatomy and Physiology

• Detailed Study of Applied and Specific Anatomy
• Practical Application of Anatomy and Physiology to Yoga Practices
• Learning about the musculoskeletal system with focus on bones, ligaments, origin & insertions of muscles with nerve supply.
• Basic Overview of the structure and functions (Anatomy and Physiology) of different systems in the human body.
• Anatomy of Pranayama with focus on Energy Systems, Chakras, Energy Bodies and the Cardiovascular System.

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers

• Introduction and History of Yoga
• Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – Samadhi and Sadhana (Chapter 1 & 2)
• Bhagavad Gita – Dhyana Yoga (Chapter 6)
• Hatha Yoga Pradipika (Kriyas, Bandha, Mudra and Pranayama)
• Meditations from Vigyan Bhairav Tantra Text
• Different Paths of Yoga (Raja, Bhakti, Karma and Gyana Yoga)
• Ethics mentioned in Yogic Scriptures for Yoga Practitioners and Teachers (Emphasis on Yamas and Niyamas)
• Minimum decency codes for Yoga teachers

3 yogi vegetarian meals per day (except Saturdays and Sundays)

Abhinam Yoga Center located near Morjim Beach, Goa India provides 200 hours Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teachers Training Certification Course Program, 300 & 500 hours Yoga Teacher Training Certification Course Program and 5 days yoga workshops. The center provides food and accomodation at the site.

Abhinam Yoga Center has been started with the approach that a good teacher is one who is capable of being a good student. Yoga is a lifelong learning process; it is a life-style and demands a very humble, open and innocent mind.

By Plane

Goa International Airport (GOI), also known as the Dabolim airport would be the closest most convenient airport. The Morjim beach is about 70-80 km from the airport.

By Train

The Morjim beach is about 36 kms from the nearest major Railway Station, Pernem.

By Road

Near Morjim Beach located in the North of Goa. About a 10-minutes’ walk from Raj Supermarket Bus stand in Morjim. Buses available from Mapusa and Panjim Bus Stand.

Check our TTC Fees and Dates page to know about our price. A booking fee of 300 USD (part of the total amount) is due after the application is approved which can be paid through Paypal/bank transfer and non-refundable. The balance amount must be paid in cash on arrival at Abhinam Yoga Center or transferred to the account directly via bank transfer before arrival. The whole amount can also be paid at once.