The 500 hour yoga teacher training in India is challenging because it equips yoga teachers with expertise in hatha and ashtanga yoga practices, which includes physical as well as theoretical knowledge of yoga.The 500-hour course is a perfect choice for those of you, who wish to complete your entire yoga teacher training in one go. You will not only deepen your personal practice but will be fully prepared to teach yoga to beginners and those who are undertaking the 200 hour TTC. Besides being suitable for those who wish to become highly skilled yoga teachers the 500-hour yoga teacher training is also meant for individuals who want to improve their personal yoga and meditation techniques or those who wish to improve their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
Our school is nestled peacefully among the trees between Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula offering a relaxing atmosphere for our yoga students. Our state of the art facilities include hot water, WiFi, yoga hall, a dining hall, and accommodations on site. For all yoga students private rooms and meals are included in your tuition. Rooms will be allocated according to booking order, hosting 8 students in the school building first and after all places have been taken, in the guest house located two minutes walking distance off of the main campus. If you are interested in discounted rates and don't mind sharing a room with a friend or fellow student please inquire about options as we may be able to provide a discounted tuition.
05:30 am Wake Up
06:00 am Herbal Tea
06:15 am Shatkarma/Yogic cleansing
06:30 am Pranayama and Chanting
07:30 am Yoga Therapy| Yoga Asana
09:00 am Breakfast
10:30 am Yoga Therapy
11:30 am Yoga Philosophy
12:30 pm Lunch
03:30 pm Yoga Anatomy
04:30 pm Yoga Breathing | Yoga Nidra
05:00 pm Hatha/Ashtanga Yoga Asana
06:45 pm Pranayama | Meditation
07:15 pm Dinner
10:45 pm Lights Out
Introduction of Yoga, its meaning and definitions from various authentic scriptures(Aagama). Gradual development in yoga.
Difference between exercise and yoga.
Brief introduction of yoga and Sankhya philosophy.
Ashtanga yoga – mainly yama, niyama, asana and pranayama.
Human anatomy and physiology in respect to various yogic practices.
Teaching methodology – ethics, qualities and characteristics of yoga teacher.
How to learn yoga instead of how to teach. Class management.
Elaboration of origin and expression of yoga per Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali yoga sutra and different schools of Yoga.
Important concept of Hatha Pradipika Place of practice, Diet, constructive and destructive aspects. Asana-various types , technique and benefits. Kriyas(cleansing process)-types, technique, effects on psychic level and benefits (physical and psychological cleansing). Mudra and bandhas-various types, technique and benefits.
Important concept of Patanjali Yoga Sutra. Yoga as a discipline. Concept of chitta and its vrittis. Abhyasa and Vairagya. Factors those accelerate yogic Sadhana. Concept of Ishvara and Ishvarapranidhana.Chitta-vikshepa/Antaraya. Methods of chitta prasadan. KriyaYoga.Concept of kleshas.Yogic view of pain and suffering. Bahiranga Yoga (Yama, Niyama, Asana and Pranayama). Antaranga Yoga (Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi)
Human anatomy and Physiology in respect to yogic practices.
Yoga therapy- common psychosomatic diseases and their Yogic management through diet, asana, pranayama and life style. emphasis on neuromuscular- glandular system.
Yoga Nidra