500 Hrs Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh

This 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is for anyone wanting to learn how to teach yoga in a confident, knowledgeable, and empowered way, as well as for students who would like to simply deepen their Yoga practice with hands-on training in adjustments, alignment, philosophy, and history.

This is an in-depth course that goes above and beyond what is required to be certified to teach, and is created for all those who are interested in changing their lives and in delving deeper into truth, health, and healing.

This course is a training that fuses mind, body, soul. Drishti Yoga School teaches in the traditional yogic methodology, which views yoga as a lifestyle, a science, and an art. They combine a detailed and in-depth study of modern asanas (postures) with rich and colorful history and philosophy, as well as the lifestyle of yoga that offers balance and peace for life “off the mat.”

There is ample opportunity to deepen your understanding of Prana (life-force energy), healing, spirituality, and mysticism weaved into the course with anatomy, sequence and breath, all in a space that offers the multi-faceted teachings of yoga while honoring and respecting all religious backgrounds and beliefs.

Learn how to live fully and artfully in every moment, heal your life and others lives, let go of attachments and false beliefs, and rise up into your fullest self. True yoga (meaning “union”) teaches you to expand our consciousness and live in a higher vibrational life of beauty, presence, grace, and bliss. Connect with the best expression of yourself.

06:00 – 07:00 AM Pranayama

07:00 – 08:30 AM Vinyasa Yoga Flow

08:30 – 09:30 AM Breakfast

09:30 – 10:30 AM Yoga Philosophy

10:45 – 11:45 AM Yoga Anatomy

12:00 – 01:00 PM Alignment, Adjustment, and Methodology

01:00 – 02:00 PM Lunch

04:00 – 5:30 PM Ashtanga Yoga

06:00 – 7:00 PM Meditation

07:10 – 08:00 PM Dinner

VINYASA YOGA FLOW

• Standing Yoga Asanas
• Seated Vinyasa Sequences
• Seated Posterior Stretch Sequences
• One Leg Yoga Sequences
• The Supine Asanas
• The Bow Pose Asanas
• The Triangle Pose Asanas
• The Inverted Posture Asanas
• Meditative Pose Asanas
• Visesha Vinyasa Karma

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

• Positive And Conscious Communication
• Friendship And Trust
• Time Management
• Qualities Of A Teacher
• Principles Of Demonstrating, Observing, Assisting, And Correcting
• Use Of Voice In Class
• Mental And Emotional Preparation For Teaching
• Class Preparation
• Step By Step Class Structure Planning

ASHTANGA YOGA

• Surya Namaskar A
• Surya Namaskar B
• Full Primary Series: Padangusthasana
• Padahastasana
• Utthita Trikonasana
• Parivrtta Trikonasana
• Utthita Parsvakonasana
• Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
• Prasarita Padottanasana A, B, C, And D
• Parsvottanasana
• Eka Pada Padangusthasana A, B, C, And D
• Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana Utkatasana
• Virabhadrasana A And B
• Dandasana
• Paschimottanasana A, B, C, And D
• Purvattanasana
• Ardha Baddha Padma Uttanasana
• Triang Mukaikapada Pashimottanasana
• Janu Sirsasana A, B, And C
• Marichyasana A, B, C, And D
• Navasana
• Bhujapidasana
• Kurmasana
• Supta Kurmasana
• Garbha Pindasana
• Kukkutasana
• Baddha Konasana A And B
• Konasana
• Upavishta Konasana
• Supta Konasana
• Supta Padangusthasana A And B
• Ubhaya Padanghusthasana
• Urdhva Mukha Pashimottanasana
• Setu Bandhasana
• Urdhva Dhanurasana
• Salamba Sarvangasana
• Halasana
• Karnapidasana
• Urdhva Pindasana
• Matsyasana
• Urdhva Padmasana
• Sirsasana
• Urdhva Dandasana
• Baddha Padmasana
• Yoga Mudra
• Uplutih
• Savasana

PRANAYAMA AND SHATKARMA

• Introduction Of Pranayama
• Benefits Of Pranayama
• General Guidelines
• Clavicular
• Thoracic And Diaphragmatic Breathing (Yogic Breathing)
• Ujjayi
• Bhastrika
• Kapalbhati
• Nadi – Sodhana
• Bhramari
• Surya – Bhedi And Chandra – Bhedi Sheetali And Sheetkari
• Rubber-Neti
• Jalaneti
• Kapalbhati- Cleansing The Lungs

YOGA PHILOSOPHY

• Introduction To Yoga, Its Philosophy, And Evolution
• Introduction To Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali
• Definition Of Yoga
• 4 Aspects Of The Mind And Its Functions
• The Daily Schedule Of A Yoga Student
• Principles Of 5 Basic Elements And The 10 Senses
• Yama And Niyama
• Asana, Pranayama And Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi
• Pancha – Vayus
• Panchakoshas
• Sattva, Rajas, And Tamas (Triguna)
• Introduction To Chakras And Their Functions
• 3 Doshas
• 4 Padas Of Yoga Sutras
• Lives Of Yogis (Inspiring Stories)
• Diet And Nutrition For A Yogi

YOGA ANATOMY

• Digestive System
• Respiratory System
• Circulatory System
• Nervous System
• Endocrine System
• Organ Bodily System
• Nadis
• Chakras
• Muscular System
• Skeletal System
• Muscle Functions According To Joint Movements