The 500 Hour yoga teacher training is an intensive 55-day course, designed to reinforce and advance your existing knowledge of yoga. You will learn how to develop your own yoga practice to a professional level and gain enriching expertise. We invite you to cultivate your individual teaching style and connect to yourself on a deeper level.
This yoga teacher training fulfills all needs of becoming a registered yoga instructor. During the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, you will cover Hatha asana, Ashtanga Yoga, Alignment, Advanced asana, Teaching Methodology and Practice, Pranayama, Shatkarma, Ayurveda, and Emotional Blockage® Treatment.
An in-depth study of the Patanjali Yog Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Yoga Anatomy will increase your ability to understand human nature, body, and mind. This is an important part of becoming a knowledgeable yoga teacher.
You will learn how to teach asana, pranayama, meditation, and design challenging and motivating classes.
Our 500 hour yoga teacher training in India is registered with Yoga Alliance. After course completion, you will receive a Yoga Alliance Certification that allows you to teach yoga internationally and obtains a career.
The 500 hour yoga teacher training at Yoga India Foundation is very complex and requires discipline, attention, and willpower.
With small group sizes, we aim to provide a spacious and individual teaching environment. Throughout the yoga teacher training, you get to enjoy a personalized setting with a one-on-one focus. We, at Yoga India Foundation, focus on quality, so we keep our student size limited.
The classes are held six times a week from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Once a week, you have a holiday which you can use to relax or self-study.
Time Week 1+2 Week 3+4 Week 5+6 Week 7+8
06:00 Shatkarma Shatkarma
07:00 Pranayama Pranayama Pranayama Pranayama
08:00 Asana Asana Asana Teaching Practice
10:00 Brunch Brunch Brunch Brunch
11:00 Yoga Philosophy 1 Yoga Philosophy 2 Yoga Philosophy 3 Ayurveda
12:00 Yoga Anatomy Yoga Adjustment Teaching Methodology Yoga Adjustment
13:00 Fruit Meal Fruit Meal Fruit Meal Fruit Meal
14:00 Karma Yoga Karma Yoga Karma Yoga Karma Yoga
16:00 Hatha Asana Ashtanga/ Hatha Asana Hatha/ Ashtanga Hatha Asana
18:00 Treatment /Meditation Meditation Meditation /Mantra Meditation
19:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India: Course Content
1.Yoga Asana (Postures)
The teacher training covers both Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga Asana. Hatha yoga will be the primary style as the foundation of all yoga. Ashtanga Vinyasa will be the secondary style, taught daily (week 4-8). The asana practice aims to increase flexibility, strength and theoretical understanding of yoga postures. Your teacher will explain each asana in detail.
During your 500 hour yoga teacher training you will cover:
2.Pranayama (Breathing Techniques)
Regulating the breath helps the practitioner to regulate his/her whole being. In Yoga, Pranayama is used to remove the subtle energy blocks and purify the respiratory system and nadis (channels). You will be able to breathe better and prepare for the higher stages of yoga and meditation.
During your 500 hour yoga teacher training, you will learn the following techniques:
Mantras are the Indian sounds of yoga that generate spiritual vibrations. Through mantras, you can connect to yourself and the universe. Breaking the limitations of the mind, makes you feel free and at peace. Chanting also encourages a positive class/group energy.
During your 500 hour yoga teacher training, you will learn:
Practicing Mudras or hand gestures stimulates the flow of energy. Bandhas are energy locks that expand the breathing capabilities.
During your 500 hour yoga teacher training, you will cover:
Meditation is the highest practice of yoga and promotes ultimate clarity, concentration and oneness. The daily Dhyana (meditation) practice, will enable you to shift your perspective and reflect on yourself and evolutionary learning outcome. Meditation brings you patience, bliss and mental peace.
During your 500 hour yoga teacher training, you will cover:
Shatkarma starts at 6:00 AM every morning. The yogic cleansing practices (the six actions) are of great importance as they remove accumulated mucous and blockages in the nadis (energy channels). You will be able to breathe much better.
During your yoga teacher training, you will learn all six shatkarma (shatkriya).
Learning about the different body systems improves the understanding of one’s physical well-being. It promotes harmony and prevents injury. Detailed explanations with visual demonstrations enable you to practice with more awareness and learn about the inner body processes.
During the 500 hour yoga teacher training, you will cover:
The in-depth yogic Philosophy discussions connect your yoga practice to the theoretical wisdom behind it. Studying the Vedas, Gita or Patanjali Yog Sutras in-depth helps you to establish a broad and solid understanding of the path of yoga. You will learn about the Ethical Guidelines of a yoga teacher as well.
During your 500 hour yoga teacher training, you will cover:
Through Emotional Blockage® Treatment we can remove such accumulated energy blockages and feel more light, free and relaxed. Negativity is removed quickly and the body becomes more flexible.
Imagine living life without the burden of past problems, trauma and pain. The Emotional Blockage® Treatment was invented by Swami Bipin Gyan and addresses the physical, mental and energetic koshas.
This course module goes hand in hand with your yoga practice. Union, oneness and enlightenment are the ultimate goals. The Emotional Blockage Treatment® unlocks your inner life and shows you that it’s not just about the postures.
It is an optional part of the 500 hour yoga teacher training and requires discipline and surrender.
For aspiring yoga teachers, teaching methodology is a fundamental course aspect. In this class, you will gain diverse theoretical and practical methods:
During your yoga teacher training, you will be served two delicious vegetarian meals per day and unlimited fresh and seasonal fruits.
Our meals are always freshly prepared and cooked with love.
For brunch, we serve dalia, oats with soy or coconut milk, fresh fruits, Indian brunch, Poha and tea.
At dinner, you will enjoy great varieties of vegetables, rice, chapati, dhal pulses, chutneys, curries, soups and salads.
Occasionally we serve sweets and Western dishes as well.
If you have any allergies, please inform us in advance.
