This long-standing Foundations 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training led by Yogrishi Vishvketu, PhD, has empowered thousands of Yoga teachers globally to share authentic, traditional techniques and wisdom of Yoga back to their local and online communities.
In this unique, highly rated, immersive training in the foothills of the Himalayas, students embark on an authentic journey of becoming a Yoga teacher. They are introduced to and empowered with a balanced toolkit of ancient, real Yogic techniques and wisdom, derived from original sources and lineages of Yoga under the guidance of a global team of experts and Yogis.Students are offered a rare opportunity to focus in-depth on their journey of self-discovery being guided by teachers of many decades of experience. During their immersion at Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram, they are able to experience traditional ashram living experiences adapted for modern day conveniences. A combination of expert guidance and living in safe, self-healing spaces in community enables students to emerge as confident, knowledgeable and embodied Yoga teachers.
What will I learn in this Course?
You will be immersed in the peace of the Himalayan foothills for a deep exploration of authentic Yoga and how it has been carefully preserved within the Adi Nath Shiva lineage; a rare and invaluable opportunity.
You will explore a holistic and sincere approach towards Yoga with experience of asana, pranayama, meditation, soundwork and yogic philosophy. Through this thorough framework of teachings, you will be well-equipped to step proudly into the shoes of a knowledgeable and embodied Akhanda Yoga Teacher; a title which we share with you with great warmth and pride.
Through the deep focus on traditional techniques adapted for modern day lifestyles, not only will you be able to confidently hold space in an Akhanda Yoga class, but also within a Pranayama and Meditation class; allowing you to cater to a wider community of yogis and yoginis regardless of their prior experience and encouraging your students to journey deeper within themselves.
Akhanda Yoga classes are specifically designed to support mobility, immune function, respiratory wellness, good quality of sleep, emotional wellness, and spiritual inquiry.
Course Outline – Akhanda Yoga Foundations 200-hour Teacher Training
Asana Techniques
Learn how to find steadiness and ease within a vast selection of postures and how they affect the body across the different layers, all whilst being encouraged to listen to one's needs.
The Art of Pranayama
Designing and teaching the more subtle area of Yoga; pranayama. Learn the difference between traditional pranayama techniques and how to incorporate them into a transformative practice.
Study of Yogic Texts
Confidently research techniques and philosophical concepts through the use of Patanjali’s Sutras and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, exploring complex technicalities to enrich your practice.
Teaching Meditation
How to teach diverse meditation tools to beginners and how to guide them to build their capacity in incremental steps.
Designing sequences for teaching audiences of diverse backgrounds
Teaching with an emphasis on accessible practices to enable a wider community to have access to yogic wisdom.
Akhanda Yoga Ananad Prakash Yoga Ashram Rishikesh is located in Tapovan on a headland above the banks of the Ganga. Tapovan ("Forest of Yogis") is considered to be the gateway of the Himalayas.
This Yoga Ashram cum Yoga Training center was co-founded by Yogrishi Vishvketu in 2007 who believes in the traditional and the holistic approach to Yoga, it is with this ideology he created Akhanda Yoga a complete and balanced practice including asana, pranayama, relaxation, mantra and meditation as well as discussions and readings on the yogic lifestyle and yoga philosophy.
The yoga ashram is also a charitable trust, supporting the local community. They conduct Yoga retreats, 100 hours Yoga Teacher Training Certification Course Program (TTC), 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training Certification Course Program (TTC), 300 hours Yoga Teacher Training Certification Course Program (TTC), 500 hours Yoga Teacher Training Program and 1000 hours Yoga Teacher Training Program.
Accommodation is provided on sight in the Yoga Ashram in Tapovan. The yoga ashram has 14 double rooms and 7 triple rooms. All the rooms come with single beds with comfortable and seasonal bedding. Every room has an adjoining bathroom with Western toilet with hot and cold water.
The Yoga Ashram has two yoga halls the Patanjali Sadhana Hall (1300 square feet) on the lower level, and the main, Nataraj Yoga Hall (1900 square feet) on the third floor. The main hall has a wooden floor and a vaulted bamboo ceiling, creating a clean, authentic and natural space for yoga practice. Each hall is supplied with pillows, bolsters and yoga mats.
The Yoga Ashram also has a functioning library and sitting where one can find books in English, Hindi and Japanese on Yoga and spirituality.
Accommodation is provided on sight in the Yoga Ashram in Tapovan. The yoga ashram has 14 double rooms and 7 triple rooms. All the rooms come with single beds with comfortable and seasonal bedding. Every room has an adjoining bathroom with Western toilet with hot and cold water.
The Yoga Ashram has two yoga halls the Patanjali Sadhana Hall (1300 square feet) on the lower level, and the main, Nataraj Yoga Hall (1900 square feet) on the third floor. The main hall has a wooden floor and a vaulted bamboo ceiling, creating a clean, authentic and natural space for yoga practice. Each hall is supplied with pillows, bolsters and yoga mats.
The Yoga Ashram also has a functioning library and sitting where one can find books in English, Hindi and Japanese on Yoga and spirituality.
3 ayurvedic, vegetarian meals per day; grown at the private farm. Dietary requirements honored wherever possible.
By Air:
The nearest international airport is New-Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. For those who choose to continue their way by air, there are currently domestic flights to nearby Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport. From there it is less than 45minute drive by taxi to Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram.
By Train:
The closest train stations is Rishikesh (RKSH) but there are very few trains arriving at this stations hence it is better to arrive at Haridwar train station (HW) and take a 30 min taxi ride to Rishikesh.
By Bus:
Buses to Rishikesh leave New-Delhi from the Kashmiri Gate National Bus Stand approximately every hour. The bus ride takes about 7-9 hours and buses don't have toilets so not recommended for people with motion sickness.
