500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India

500 hours is a combination of 200 and 300 hours of yoga TTC, we start with the primary series in the first month and then progress our students gradually to the intermediate series of Ashtanga yoga and we systematically guide them through the complete sequence created by K. Pattabhi Jois in a traditional way which includes-

• Month 1
  • Week 1 – Practice of Primary series guided by the instructor and Mysore style practice.
  • Week 2 – Starting with intermediate series halfway.
  • Week 3 – Full intermediate series guided by the instructor.
  • Week 4 – Mysore-style intermediate series & Teaching practice

• Introduction and benefits Vinyasa Flow
• How to design a Vinyasa Flow sequence
• Vinyasa flow for peak postures
• Importance of breathing in Vinyasa flow
• How to cue/instruct the Vinyasa flow for different levels of practitioners

In the last week of both 200- and 300 hour courses, students will be asked to prepare their own flow and guide the class.

• Introduction to Yoga Philosophy (Yog Darshan) and its evolution
• Patanjali Yoga Sutras in detail
• Nadis (Ida, Pingala & Sushumna) in detail
• Chakras in detail
• Eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
• Pancha – Vayus, Panchakoshas
• Life stories of yogis (Inspiring stories)

• Introduction to applied yoga anatomy
• Anatomical explanation of Asana
• Importance of movements
• introduction to a skeleton system
• Understanding joint mobility and their restrictions
• Introduction to the muscular system
• Muscle contractions in detail
• Tension, tightness, strength weakness of a muscle
• Understanding flexibility & strength in detail
• Muscle relaxation technique
• Co – Activation of muscles & Bandhas
• Musculoskeletal system
• Neuromuscular system
• Anatomical exploration of an exercise or posture
• The yogic approach to breathing and circulation

• Introduction and benefits of Pranayama
• Introduction of meditative poses and mudras
• Introduction of bandhas (locks) and Kumbakhas (breath retention)
• Knowledge sharing and regular practice of below mentioned breathing exercises:
  • Clavicular, Thoracic and Diaphragmatic Breathing
  • Yogic Breathing
  • Ujjayi, Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, Surya – Bhedi
  • Nadi – Sodhana, Bhramari, Chandra – Bhedi, Sheetali, Sheetkari

• Jalaneti
• Rubber-neti
• Eye-cleansing
• Kapalbhati- cleansing the lungs
• Kunjal – stomach cleansing
• Shankprakshalan
• Dhauti Kriya

• How to sequence a class
• How to work with breathing and posture to create an appropriate sequence
• How to adjust
• How to work with different level of students
• How to cue/instruct for different level of students
• Building Positive & conscious communication, Friendship and trust
• Time management
• Qualities of a teacher
• Principles of demonstration, observation.
• Assisting and correcting the postures
• Use of voice in class
• Mental & emotional preparation for teaching
• Class preparation
• Step by step class structure planning.

• Fundamentals and need for Body alignment in Yoga Asanas
• Alignment of different postures like standing, seated, backward extension, forward extension, twisting, inverted postures
• Alignment explanation covers
  • How to perform the posture
  • Correct Alignment
  • Common mistakes and Precautions
  • Contraindication
  • Benefits
  • Modifications
  • Verbal adjustments
  • Hands on adjustments

• Introduction and importance of Meditation
• Tips to improve concentration in order to avoid distractions during Meditation.
• Different types of meditation techniques like:
  • Om/Mantra Meditation
  • Trataka
  • Dynamic meditation
  • Silent Meditation Practice Japa Meditation
  • Ajapa japa
  • Antar mouna
  • Nada Brahma Meditation
  • Yog nidra

Students will be tested based on:

• Written Test
• Asana Practical Test
• Vinyasa Flow teaching to the class
• Attendance, Performance & behaviour