100 hour yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh provided by Hari Om Yoga Vidya School. It provides you with an elementary knowledge yoga teacher training both theoretically and practically. It provides you with hands-on training that involves all vital elements of yoga such as Asana, Meditation, Mudra, Mantra, Anatomy and physiology, Pranayama, Teaching Methodology, and other yoga methodologies. It is crafted and developed according to the standards set by Yoga Alliance USA. This Yoga Course in India offers you vital knowledge of yoga and its important components.
07:30 AM –08:30 AM Traditional Hatha Yoga & Alignments
09:00 AM –10:00 AM Breakfast Time !
10:00 AM –11:00 AM Kundalini Yoga
11:30 PM –13:00 PM Meditation, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, & Satkarma
13:00 PM –14:00 PM Delicious Indian lunch
14:30 PM –15:30 PM Yoga Philosophy
16:00 PM –17:00 PM Yoga Anatomy
17:30 PM –19:00 PM Ashtanga Vinyasa & Alignments
19:00 PM–20:00 PM Enjoy Your Dinner
Yoga TTC Syllabus
Each 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is vital for you for growing. Learning from instructors or books, staying in our school, and following a daily schedule teach you so much. Hari Om Yoga Vidya School program schedule is crafted in a very balanced way to keep a student in the subject's thought all through the day. The whole schedule is the best combination of both theory and practical knowledge of yoga.
Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training
Hatha Yoga is one of the branches of yoga, which utilizes the physical body and external aura, to reach higher levels of consciousness. It is practiced at a slower pace, in comparison to other forms of yoga. The Hatha Yoga stream consists of various controlled movements and stretching. While doing the same, the maximum focus will be on your breath. It is the best, if you have just started on your yoga journey. If you are just starting out, Hatha Yoga can bring about a balance in two different levels of energy. So, it is also a form of initiation into the holistic ambiance. Hatha Yoga helps in the preparation for more higher forms of yoga, like Ashtanga Vinyasa, which are more dynamic. Unless your body is fit enough, you cannot do such dynamic poses. Moreover, Hatha Yoga prepares the mind for greater acceptance. So, you can use Hatha Yoga as a step towards a higher journey. It is very grounding in nature as well.
Students Will Learn About Each Asana (Posture)
STANDING POSTURES
Udwahastasana- Upward Salute Pose Tadasana( Mountain Pose) Utkatasana (Chair Pose) Vrksyasana (Tree Pose)Ver1 & 2 Uthita Hasta Padongustasana(Raise Hand to Toes Pose) Natarajasana (King DancerPose) Ver-1 Padohastasana (Hand to feet Pose) Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) Virbhadrasana (Warrior Pose)-1
SITTING POSE
Upaveshasana ( Squat Pose) Maalaasana (Garland Pose) Vajrasana (Kneeling Pose) Margarisana (Cat Pose) Simhasana (Lion Pose) Veerasana (Hero pose) Dandasana (Stamp Pose)
BACKWARD BENDING POSES
Makarasana (Crocodile Pose) Byaghrasana (Tiger Pose) Ardhakapotasana (Half Pigeon Pose) Astanga Namaskarasana (Salutation with Eight Limbs) Chaturanga Dandasana (Staff Pose) Bhujangasana (Cobra pose) Ardha Salbhasana (Half Locust Pose)
FORWARD BENDING POSES
Balasana(Child Pose) Janushirsana -Head of the Knee Pose Parivrita Janushirasana -- Revolved Head of the Knee Pose Ardha Badha Padma Paschimotanasana -Half bound Lotus Marichyasana Ver - 1- Pose dedicated to the sage Marichi Badhakonasana- Butterfly Pose with forward bending Upavistha Konasana - Seated wide Legged straddle
SPINAL TWISTING POSES
Ardha Mastyendrasana - Half Fish Pose Spinal Twisting In Kneeling Pose Spinal Twisting In Table Pose
FIRE SERIESE - ASANAS FOR ABDOMEN
A & P- Akunchana Prasarana, Abdomen Contraction & Release Single Leg Lift - Hold and Raise - Urdwa Prasarita Eka Padasana Urdwa Prasarita Padasana (Upward Rise Legs) Ananda Balasana( Happy Baby Pose)
INVERSION POSES
Setubandhasana(Bridge Pose) Viparit Karani - Inversion Pose Sarvangasana(Shoulder Stand) Rocking Chair
Astanga Vinyasa Flow in 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga is a highly active and dynamic form of yoga. You need to develop a high level of focus and intuition, to practice the Ashtanga Vinyasa flow. You can call it more like a mind-boy extreme workout. Apart from bringing suppleness to the body, it also brings clarity to the mind. The flow yoga is a system, which generates a lot of heat in the body, as well. You can remove all the clutter from your life, you are devoted to your practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow. Ashtanga Vinyasa utilizes the asanas, breath, bandhas, and your gaze. You can call it Tristhana of Ashtanga. This form of yoga came into existence in the 20th century. It is often referred to as a modern version of Indian Classical Yoga. The individual asanas being linked with flow movements, drive synchronicity. You can also practice this form of yoga, without guidance. As A practitioner, one is supposed to first master the individual asanas, and then start with the rhythmic flow.
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Students will learn Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga system was reconstructed from a mysterious manuscript written on a bundle of palm leaves, the Yoga Korunta. This collection of verses on HATHA YOGA was discovered in the 1930s by Yoga master and Sanskrit scholar Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya and his disciple K. Pattabhi Jois researching Sanskrit texts at a Calcutta university library. The manuscript is dated to be between 500 and 1,500 years old.
Surya Namaskara A
Samasthiti Urdvahastasna Uttanasana A Uttanasana B Chaturanga Dandasana Urdvamukha Svanasana Adhomukha Svanasana Uttanasana B Uttanasana A Urdvahastasana Samasthiti
Surya Namaskara B
Samasthiti Utkatasana Uttanasana A Uttanasana B Chaturanga Dandasana Urdvamukha Svanasana Adhomukha Svanasana Bibhadrasana A Chaturanga Dandasana Urdvamukha Svanasana Adhomukhasvanasana Birbhadrasana A Chaturanga Dandasana Urdvamukha Svanasana Adhomukha Svanasana Uttanasana B Uttanasana A Utkatasana Samathiti
Primary Series – Standing Asanas
Janusirsasana B – Head to Knee Pose B Janusirsasana A – Head to Knee Pose A Triyang Mukhaipada Paschimottanasana – One Leg Folded Forward Bend Pose Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana – Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend Pose Purvattanasana – Intense West Stretch Paschimottanasana C – Intense West Stretch Pose C Paschimottanasana B – Intense West Stretch Pose B Paschimottanasana A – Intense West Stretch Pose A Dandassana – Staff Pose Virbhadrasana B, Warrior Pose B Virbhadrasana A, Warrior Pose A Utkatasana, Fierce Pose Ardhabadha Padmottanasana, Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend Pose Utthita Hasta Padongusthasana,1,2,3,4, Extended Hand to Big Toes Pose Parsvatanasan,, Intense Side Stretch Pose Prasarita Padottanasasna D, Intense Wide Leg Stretch D Prasarita Padottanasasna C, Intense Wide Leg Stretch C Prasarita Padottanasasna B, Intense Wide Leg Stretch B Prasarita Padottanasasna A, Intense Wide Leg Stretch A Parivrita Parsvakonasana, Revolving Side Angle Pose Uthita Parsva Konasna, Extended Side Angle Pose Parivrita Trikonasana, Revolving Triangle Pose Utthita Trikonasana, Extended Triangle Pose Pada Angusthasana – B, Big Toe Pose - B Pada Angusthasana – A, Big Toe Pose – A Janusirsasana C – Head to Knee Pose C Marichasana A – Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi – A Marichasana B – Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi - B Marichasana C – Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi - C Marichasana D – Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi – D
Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training
The term ‘Kundalini’ is the dormant spiritual energy that is stored in the Muladhara or the root chakra. The practice of Kundalini yoga, awakes the snake lying there in the physical body. The aroused snake rises through the chakras of the body upwards including the basal chakra. Moreover, the same activates the energy of each one of the chakras, as it passes through them. You can increase the vibrations of your body through this. The essential components are breath, movement, and the sound. A typical Kundalini session starts with mantras, as they help to calm the mind. You can seamlessly move into physical exercises after a session. The kriyas come after this stage, followed by relaxation, meditation, and affirmation. The final goal is self-awareness.
Experience a subtle shift in the energies with the practice of this Kundalini yoga form. The chanting, mantras, energy guidance, and meditation helps to release locked pain from the body. The old wounds are healed as well. Moreover, it also helps to attract more gratitude from the universe. You can gain mastery and control over your breathing patterns and can stop unhealthy habits. Connect with the divine with the help of Kundalini yoga. Additionally, you can wear white-colored clothes during the practice. It helps to ward off unwanted feelings and attract positivity. You will find the teachers wearing white clothes to protect the thoughts and life patterns. This intense yoga form can uplift the mind, body, and spirit, so you should also take up Kundalini yoga so as to benefit from the modality.
Kundalini Yoga In Rishikesh
By the regular practice of Kundalini, it helps in achieving a healthy and flexible body Pranayama and Kriyas eliminate diseases from your mind and body Kundalini practice enhances your immunity by becoming free from several diseases High self-awareness and more receptiveness Purification of body decreasing toxins Awareness of breath that enhances well being Good life discipline Real spiritual awakening Good control over energy that assists in all kind of healing.
Yoga Anatomy in 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
An understanding of the human body and its internal organs, is extremely important for a yoga practitioner. If you are teaching others, you need to be much more informed, so that you can gauge the abilities of your students, and also prevent injuries. After you get a detailed knowledge of the anatomical features of the human body, you can practice more effectively, and also modify the asanas to suit the different learners needs. Moreover, you need to know of the different body parts, to be able to understand the comfort levels, and the higher levels that you are trying to achieve. Many students have injuries, and want to make yoga part of their lives for healing. However, if you jumpstart with a difficult pose, it can do more harm than good. Thus, anatomical studies teach the location and significance of the organs, so that you can suggest them easier poses, from which they can always transition later on.
Yoga Anatomy in Rishikesh
Pranayama in 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Pranayama is mentioned in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, as the fourth limb. It is a science of breathwork. It includes controlling your breath in different ways and for varying length of time. Prana means ‘vital life force’ and Ayama means ‘expansion or extension or expanding the dimension of Prana. You can elevate the energies around you with the help of Pranayama. It is an exercise for physical as well as mental health. The main purpose of Pranayama Yoga in Rishikesh is to connect the body and the mind. When you slow down breathing patterns, you can also increase longevity. That is the reason why some animals live longer than humans. The core reason of existence is your breathing pattern. Nadi Shodhana or Alternate Nostril Breathing is one of the most commonly taught Pranayamas. You can make it a part of your life. It involves exhalation and inhalation, through one nostril at a time. When you retain the breath between each exhalation and inhalation, it can lead to conservation of energies. Likewise, you can also practice Anuloma Viloma. It is another variety that can give you the calmness you are looking for, in your life.
Pranayama Yoga in Rishikesh
Pranayama is an integral part of Yogic Practices also mentioned in the eight limbs of Patanjali Yoga sutras. Pranayama specifically focuses on increased efficiency and balancing of the breath of an individual. Prana is the vital energy of the body and Yama refers to the expansion and growth. There are many physiological and psychological benefits of doing pranayama practices daily.
Inttroduction of Pranayam
Kapalbhati Pranayama (Frontal brain cleaning breath)
Sheetali Pranayama (Cooling breath)
Sheetkari Pranayam (Hishing Breath)
Bhastrika Pranayam(Bellows Breath)
Bhramri Pranayama(Humming Bee Breath)
Ujjayi (Psychic Breath)
Nadishodhana Pranayama(Psychic Network / Chanel Purification)
Satkarma
The Shatkarmas are also called Shatkriyas. It is a set of body purification techniques, with the help of which, you can cleanse your system internally. In order to move ahead in your yogic journey, you need to have a strong body, as it serves as the foundation for yoga sadhana. Shatkarmas consists of six cleansing techniques, like Basti, Nauli, Dhauti, Trataka, Neti, and Kapalbhati. Each of these kriyas target specific organs in the alimentary canal. Apart from just strengthening the body, it also leads to the balance of the Tridoshas. It also helps in the flow of Prana through the Nadis. Kapalbhati is not only a kriya, but it is also a Pranayama. So, you get to indulge in two practices, rolled into one. It is a forceful breathing practice, that can aid in alleviating stress from your brain. You can also practice Neti, very easily. However, a guide will initiate the process, for you to feel comfortable later on.
Satkarma Yoga in Rishikesh
(Six Steps of Cleansing - Subject focus on Jala Neti & Sutra Neti)
Introduction to Six types of Satkarma
Introduction to the practical Jala Neti
Introduction to the practical Sutraneti
Bandha
Bandha is a lock. You can lock yourself in certain postures, to increase energy flow to specific organs. You can also call it the energy lock. There are four main bandhas, that the yogis practiced from early on. They include Mula, Uddiyana, Jalandhara and Maha Bandha. The Maha bandha is a combination of the three bandhas. Moreover, it is the highest form of body lock. Practicing bandhas involves muscular contractions. The Mula bandha is especially useful in awakening the Kundalini energy. The Uddiyana Bandha energizes the Heart Chakra and the abdominal organs. Likewise, the Jalandhara Bandha energizes the thyroid and parathyroid, along with respiratory organs. You can also practice the three together, starting from the throat. Bandhas help to lock and release energies from various organs, and increase blood as well as energy flow. You also learn to observe the performance later.
Bandha Yoga In Rishikesh
Jalandhara Bandha
Udiyana Bandha
Mula Bandha
Mudra – Gesture
A Mudra is a gesture or seal in yoga. You may come across mudras in dance forms as well, however, they are much different. When you practice mudras, you can channelize Prana through the body. There are various kinds of mudras, like Hasta mudras, Kaya mudras, and Chitta Mudras. Hasta mudras are the most important in Yoga practice. According to the Science, Ayurveda, there are five elements or Mahabhutas. Fire, earth, air, water, and ether. Each finger represents one maha bhuta. You can manipulate each element for the betterment of your body and health, and increase or decrease the flow of prana to specific body parts. One of the most commonly used mudras, is Gyan mudra. You can practice it while performing the asanas. It helps in obtaining knowledge and greater wisdom from the universal body. You can practice mudras anywhere, while sitting in your home or workplace, so that is an added benefit of mudras. Get the maximum benefits today.
Mudra
Jnana Mudra (Psychic Gesture of Knowledge)
Chin Mudra (Psychic Gesture of Consciousness)
Bhairava Mudra – Shiva Mudra
Meditation in 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
It is a set of practices that encourage higher states of consciousness, awareness, and focused attention. Moreover, it is not just a part of yoga. Every culture practice meditation. People practice meditation for spiritual as well as religious reasons. In the Western World, meditation has been shown to help people cope with stress, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. It is all about training your awareness. You learn to observe your thoughts and patterns, without any judgement. Moreover, everyone can meditate. There is no age boundation or health boundation. So, it is a universal practice, that goes beyond the physical body. . If you are just starting out and find it extremely difficult to practice meditation, you can also use props, like meditation seats, malas, and singing bowls. It will alleviate the strength of your practice. Meditation can cure the most incurable diseases, as per research. Always practice in a clean and calm place. Lots of sunlight is also important.
Meditation in Rishikesh
Relaxation in 100 Hour Yoga TTC
The answer to life’s stress and tension is yoga. It has been widely researched, that yoga can change your life, by reducing stress and anxiety. No matter, where you are, at work or at home, yoga can help you. If you are new to yoga, you can start your yoga journey with mindfulness. Your breath is the single-most thing, that can alleviate the mind, body and soul. Moreover, mindfulness is the main modality, that can alleviate your symptoms. When you move into the postures, you should ensure to think about your own self-respect and self-care. It is the curiosity towards yourself, that can help you relax. Some of the easy poses, that you must practice today are Sukhasana, Uttanasana, and Tadasana, to name a few. These are very easy for one and all. You can practice the asanas, after a few hours of having your food. When the stomach is full, your body’s energies are aligned toward the stomach. So, you will not be able to utilize them to their full strength. Apart from poses, you can also utilize breathing techniques. Meditation and relaxation are inter-linked. You have to utilize breathing to guide the poses, and it should not be the other way round. That is when, you can gain the true benefits of yoga. The best part of yoga relaxation is that, you can practice it anywhere and everywhere. So, it is universal in nature and beyond boundaries. Start relaxing now, with myriad yoga practices. It is one of the ancient sceiences that has cleared clutter from the minds of millions.
Relaxation
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Mantras in 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
Mantras are group of syllables, or complete words, or phrases. Most religious and spiritual practitioners, believe them to have originated from Sanskrit. Om is the believed to be the first sound that originated on earth, and has divine connotations. It produces higher vibrations in the body and mind. Mantras also serve an important role in Tantra. You can also term it as a mind vibration that helps to focus the thoughts and feelings, and the highest intention. With time, the mantras and their vibrations sink deeper into the consciousness. You can practice mantra recitation to make your energies vibrate at a higher level. Om is one of the mantras sounds that assumes a lot of significance. It releases subtle energies, that can aid your meditation and yoga practice. You can chant mantras at any time, and place. But they have the maximum significance, when you chant them at the Brahma Muhurta. You will feel the vibrations emanating from the mantras, as you make them a part of your life.
Mantra
What is Mantra?
The word "mantra" is derived from two words. The first word is "Manas" or "mind," which relates to the "man" syllable means "To think", the second word is a suffix "Tra" which means instruments, tools, protect, or free from. Therefore, the word Mantra in its most literal sense means "to free from the mind Mantra is a tool used by the Mind to be free from all kinds of distractions of the Mind field.
Benefits of Mantra Chanting
Astanga Vinyas Mantra
Yoga Philosophy in 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
Along with the practical applications of yoga, you need to fall back at times, on the foundation of yoga. That is what Yoga Philosophy is all about. The main philosophy of yoga states that the minds, body, and soul are all one. You need to know about the philosophical ideas, to be able to utilize the various practices under the umbrella of yoga. In yoga, you cannot choose one or leave out another aspect. The entire practice has to be carried out in totality. Spiritual ignorance can only create suffering, and mothing more than that. So, you need to amass the wealth of knowledge that philosophy of yoga offers. You can call it the blue print of your yogic practice. It enlists what all you should follow, and what you should not. The main principle of yoga is that the mind, body and soul is one. You cannot separate one from the other. It also allows the concept of God. It is amongst the six orthodox schools.
Yoga Philosophy in Rishikesh
Bhajan during 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh
A Bhajan is basically a devotional song, that you sing to glorify any particular deity or the lord in general. It is usually the ancient scriptures, from where it originates. You can sing it straightforward, or recite it like a mantra, or add some melody. Bhajan is related to Bhakti. You will learn of different styles of Bhakti songs from different parts of India. You may hear them coming from various Hindi complicated dialects, and some using various day-to-day occurrence in in simple words and forms. You will be able to get rid of mental issues, once you make such devotional hymns a part of your practice. . This kind of devotional singing is very popular at Indian pujas and rituals. Slowly the wet is also opening up to its possibilities, as it tends to calm the mind. It is a spiritual practice of sorts, where everyone participates in one go. You can also start doing this practice alone, from home.
Bhajan