200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In Rishikesh, India

This training is well suited for beginners and intermediate students. This training is designed for someone who wants to be a teacher and also for those who want to deepen their practice and understanding of yoga, or simply improve their quality of life. The Sattva Yoga 200 hour yoga teacher training Rishikesh is considered by many as the most comprehensive Yoga teacher training available anywhere in the world today. It attracts students from around the world and produces authentic, confident, knowledgeable and empowered Yogis. Sattva Yoga Academy’ 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified foundational training studies core essentials of a Sattva Yoga life practice and prepares students to be yoga teachers and to live as Masters in all moments of life. Sattva Yoga teacher training is about more than learning to teach a class. It is about deeply understanding the teachings so they may be shared with any audience in any setting. It offers transformation and personal evolution in the heart of the birthplace of yoga, Rishikesh, India. Training is coupled with spiritual immersion into the yogic lifestyle practice. Sattva Yoga teacher training is designed to immerse students into the physical, mental, and spiritual states of yoga so they emerge as students and teachers of wisdom as well as practice. Rather than just becoming a yoga teacher, Sattva Yoga Academy Teacher Training is about coming into your strong spine, with a fierce presence, and the free life that allows for being a teacher from wherever you stand in your community.

Techniques, Training And Practice

• Asanas, Foundational Yoga Poses: Static, dynamic and flow versions of asanas.
• Principles of alignment and movement.
• Powerful Pranayama (Breathwork): practice and teaching.
• Focusing on the mind and its functions
• Transcendence of the mind to access the pure field of infinite potential
• Benefits, modifications, contraindications and mindfulness for practices
• Vinyasa Krama: The art and science of intelligent sequencing
• Foundational Kundalini and Tantric Kriyas: Practice, effects, placement and delivery
• Partner Work: Tantric principles of healing through shiva/shakti, yin/yang
• Bandhas, mudras and karmas: Practice, use and teaching
• Fluid Freedom Movement: Practice, use and teaching
• Pranayama (Powerful Breathwork): Practice, use and teaching
• Mantras and exploring Naad. Practice, use and teaching.
• Sadhana: Developing and teaching personal Sadhana

Yogic Philosophy, History And Lifestyle

• Origins and History of Yoga
• Recognise the Unity of Paths
• Understanding the Foundational Teachings of Yoga
• Exploring the Supreme Wisdom of Yoga
• Discovering the Vedanta of Life, Self and the Universe
• Yoga as a Path to Awakening
• Sattva Yoga Academy Teachings: The Integrated Approach
• Know Living Enlightenment as a Lifestyle
• Introduction to Sattva Meditation Technique
• Become aware of Self – Mind-Body Connection
• Introductions to Chakras, Koshas, Gunas and Ishtas
• Introduction to Karma and Dharma

Knowledge Meetings And Satsang

• Knowledge Meetings cover many of the subjects of the course, including chakras, koshas, prana vayus, nadis and gunas, chanting, meditation, mantra, japa, nada yoga, music, sangha (community), diet, nutrition, Vedanta, and philosophy.
• Satsangs are spiritual Q&A sessions. Clarify your understanding of the topics covered in Knowledge Meetings by asking questions that are answered as part of Satsang.

Asanas, Applied Anatomy, Physiology, And The Energy Body

• Understand the foundations, origins, principles and purpose of Hatha
• Types of Postures – Purpose and benefits
• Sattva principles of alignment & movement
• Core principles of safe and efficient practice
• Benefits, modifications, contraindications and mindfulness for practices
• Hatha asana breakdown of standing postures, seated postures, seated twists, backward bend postures, arm balance postures, inverted postures, restorative postures
• Sattva Intelligent Sequencing
• Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) and Sattva Moon Salutation
• Sattva Yoga Anatomy
• Systems of the Body
• Physiology of Muscles and Bones
• Eastern and Western Anatomy
• Health considerations

Pranayama Practices

• Learn the power of conscious breathwork
• Explore the science and practice of healthy, effective breath.
• Prepare for breath kriyas

Mantras

• Learn primary mantras that are used in sacred rituals, japa, and kriya practices
• Prepare for mantra kriyas

Teaching Methodology

• Learn to structure and teach classes/journeys in different environments to different people around the world
• Take your seat as a teacher
• Develop your presence and authentic teaching style
• Develop your voice and the use of vocabulary
• Create an optimal atmosphere for transformation
• Learn to offer safe adjustments and assists
• Explore the art and science of connecting with and uplifting your students
• Discover the art of using music in classes

Homework

• Students are required to finish homework after the completion of the contact hours.
• Complete all the course contemplative questions.
• The homework is considered a vital part of the coursework and is required in order to apply for certification by Yoga Alliance or other certifying organisations.
• Structure and teach seven classes and write about your experience.
• Log your personal sadhana for at least 40 days.
• Undertake a SEVA project (volunteer/serve) and share your experience.

Accommodation

Just as a healthy body is essential for the flourishing of the soul, a clean and hygienic atmosphere is necessary for the well-being of our physical body.