100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Our Program For 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh-

Yoga poses stretch your muscles and increase your range of motion. And even though yoga is not aerobic, some research finds it can be just as good as aerobic exercise for improving health.

• 2 weeks is more than enough to understand how to integrate yoga in your daily life
• learn self healing methods of yoga and ayurveda
• for busy people who have a short vacations and can not complete 200 hours yoga teacher training at once
• do only part of standard yoga education of yoga alliance USA and reach 200 Hrs certificate by performing training  2 times.
• developing physical and mental discipline
• learn basic techniques of breath control “short breath – short life, long breath – long life”
• learn yogic lifestyle and healing power of your body and mind
• share your experience with other yoga practitioners
• discover ancient yogic practice from spiritual Himalayan masters

• Beginners & intermediate students.
• For people who can not complete the whole 200 Hour course at once

• Asanas according to Hatha and Ashtanga Style
• Elements of Iyengar Style
• Pranayama, Meditation
• Yoga Philosophy Mantra
• Yoga Anatomy
• Yogic Nutrition
• Elements of Ayurveda
• Asana Alignment (depends on week Dates)
• Yogic cleansing
• Teaching Methodology
• Get important information about your energy body with aura check up

Note: If 1st/16th of any month is a Saturday or Sunday, then the course will begin from Monday.

Please Note – Participation in course after first 2 weeks by request.

• Certificate of attendance.
• Theoretical and practical skills.
• Mala (string of beads) energized by our Guru Ji Yogachariya Dr. S.K.Pandey, PhD (Yoga & Naturopathy).
• 14 nights accommodation.
• Wi-Fi.
• 3 times of yogic nutrition, beverages.
• Study materials.
• Cleansing Kit.
• T-shirts (1) with symbols of school.
• 1 excursion in Himalaya.
• 1 short aura check up.
• 1 Ayurvedic massage.

• Pick up and drop.
• Other ayurvedic procedures.
• Ayurvedic doctor consultation.
• Number of excursions more than mentioned above.
• Detailed Aura check-up with providing of written report about Aura statement, disturbances in Aura if they are present, supporting methods and treatment advice of naturopathy
• Specialist (individual plan of asana postures, pranayama, herbs, meditative practice).
• Detailed horoscope assessment.
• Extra night of accommodation.

• Accompanying and supporting
• During time of staying in the Institute, help provided 24 Hours.

Note:- Time table can be changed during to teaching process.

• Human Life: Meaning & Aim of Life.
• Yoga – Introduction / it’s origin & development.
• Introduction of Patanjali’s Yoga-Sutras.
• Meaning of Yoga According different philosophical paths Vedansha, Pataljali, Bhagavad Geeta
• Yoga philosophy of east and west
• Four paths of Yoga

• Concept of Karm, Akarm and Vikarm
• Arjuna questions about Karma yoga
• Disapproval of the effect of action
• What is action in inaction, inaction in action
• Samatvam or equanimity in yoga

• Shravan, Manan, Niddhidhyasana (hearing, reflecting and deep realization)
• Theory of Self realization ( Bhgvadgita 2. 20-24)
• Who is Jnani ( Sthitprajna BG-2. 55-57)
• Tool for Growth (BG-2.62-63)

• Bhakti yoga concept was developed by Narada Maharishi Parashar
• Peacefulness, self-control, austerity, purity, tolerance, honesty, knowledge, wisdom and religiousness
• The nine forms of Bhakti (Navavidha Bhakti Margas): Shravan, kirtan, smaran, Padsevnam, Archnam, Vandanam, Dasyam, Sakhyam, atmnivdnam
• Para and Apara Bhakti : rituals and objects of yoga

• What is Ashtanga yoga
• 8 Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga – Yama, Niyama, Asana , Pranayama , Pratyahara , Dhyana , Dharana , Samadhi
• Yamas (Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha)
• Niyamas (Sauca, Santosa, Tapas, Svadhyaya, Isvarapranidhana)
• Asana. History. Origin. How to master in different yoga styles (hatha, ashtanga, yin, bikram, prenatal, kinds, anusara, iyengar yoga)
• Pranayama. Main effect, practice
• Pratyahara general meaning, effect, practical aspects
• Dharana general meaning, effect, practical aspects
• Hidden power of Dharana
• Dhyana general meaning, effect, practical aspects
• Dhyana and its Influence on life
• Samadhi general meaning, effect, practical aspects
• History of Samadhi. Who already reached Samadhi
• Possibility to reach Samadhi in this life. Precautions.
• Vinyasa yoga. Asana, breath and movement
• Role of Kundalini yoga in the spiritual path
• Three bodies and their role in spiritual yoga practice
• What is Kosha. Its role in successful practice
• Three main Nadis. Ida, Pingala, Sushumna
• Panch-Klesha (Five Causes Of Pain & Miseries) / causes of success and failure in Yoga
• 5 Elements Water, Fire, Air, Space, Earth. How to adjust the elements to yoga practice

• Concept of three bodies and it’s role in yoga practice
• Gross body, energy body, subtle body
• 7 Dhatu 1.Rasa – Plasma 2. Rakta – Blood Tissue 3. Mamsa – Muscle Tissue 4. Meida – Adipose Tissue, Fat 5. Asthi – Bone Tissue 6. Majja – Bone
• Marrow, Nerve Tissue 7. Shukra – Semen, Reproductive Tissue
• Subtle Body (3 Nadis, 5 Pranas, 6 Chakras, Kundalini)
• Chakras, general concept & role in daily life
• Concept of Gunas
• Prakriti & Purusha
• Discipline of Yoga student

• Dukkha, Samudaya, Nirodha, Magga
• Right understanding (Samma ditthi)
• Right speech (Samma Vacca)
• Right action (Samma kammanta)
• Right livelihood (Samma ajiva)
• Right effort (Samma vayama)
• Right mindfulness (Samma sati)
• Right concentration (Samma samadhi)
• Karma, Rebirth, Law of Nature

• Asana in Ashtanga practice
• Surya Namaskara Part A and B. Sun salutation
• Utkatasana chair pose
• Padangustasana Big toe pose
• Padahastasana Hand to foot forward bend pose
• Utthita Trikonasana extended triangle pose
• Parivrtta Trikonasana revolved triangle pose
• Trikonasana Variation 1, 2 Triangle pose
• Parivrtta parsvakonasana revolved side angle pose
• Utthita parshvakonasana extended side angle pose
• Parasarita padottanasana a b c d wide legged extended pose
• Parsvottanasana intense side stretch pose
• Utthita hasta padangusthasana A,B,C,D Extended hand to big toe pose
• Ardha baddha padmottanasana half bound lotus pose
• Samastithi simple standing pose
• Uttanasana A,B standing half forward bend
• Chaturanga dandasana four limbed staff pose
• Urdhva mukha svanasana upward facing dog pose
• Adho Mukha svanasana downward facing dog pose
• Veerbhadra asana I, II, III warrior yoga pose
• Paschimottanasana A, B,C,D seated forward bend
• Purvottanasana upward plank pose
• Ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana half bound lotus intense west stretch
• Triang mukhaikapada paschimottanasana three parts forward bend pose
• Janusirsasana A,B,C,D head to knee pose

• Bhujangasana (cobra pose)
• Tiryaka Bhujangasana (Twisting cobra pose)
• Bhujangasana (cobra pose)
• Ardha Salabhasana (Half Locust pose)
• Saral Dhanurasana (Easy bow pose)
• Ustrasana (Camel pose)
• Setu Asana (Bridge pose)
• Chakrasana (Wheel pose)

• Tadasana (Palm tree pose)
• Tiryaka Tadasana (Swaying palm tree)
• Kati Chakrasana (Waist rotating pose)
• Tiryaka Kati Chakrasana (Swaying waist rotating pose)
• Samakonasana (Right angle pose)
• Utkatasana (Chair pose)
• Trikonasana (Triangle pose Variation 1,2,3,4)
• Surya namaskar (Salutation to Sun with divine Mantra)
• Chandra Namaskar Moon Salutation

• Meru Vakrasana (Spinal twist)
• Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal twist)
• Bhu Namanasana (Spinal Twist Prostration pose)
• Parivritta Janu Sirsasana (Spinal Twist Prostration pose)

• Paschimottanasana (Seated forward bend)
• Pada Parasar Paschimottanasana (Legs spread back Stretch pose)
• Janu Sirsasana (Head to knee pose)
• Adha Padma Paschimottanasana (Half Lotus back stretching pose)
• Padahastasana (Hand to foot pose)
• Sirsa Angustha Yogasana (Head to Toe Pose)
• Dandasana (Staff pose)

• Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand)
• Salamba Sirsasana (Supported headstand pose)
• Plow pose (Halasana)
• Viparita Karani (Legs up the wall pose)

• Introduction to Pranayama
• Basic Pranayama Techniques & Benefits (Abdominal breathing, Preparational breathing, Kapalabhati, Nadi Shodana with/without retention Level I, II, Ujjayi breathing, Bramari, Bhastrika, Shitali, Shitkari, Surya Bheda & Chandra Bheda, Plavini).
• The pranic body.
• Parana and lifestyle.
• Breathe, health and pranayama.
• Breathing and life span.
• Sitting and Laying Positions for Pranayama
• Kriyas (Body Cleansing Methods): (Neti, Sutra Neti, Kapalabhati, Trataka, Shanka Prakshalana, Netra Shuddhi)
• Retention. How to reach. Safety level.
• What is mudra and bandha
• What is Ashwini Mudra, its role in energy body
• Dyana, Ajali, Prithvi, Varuna, Shakti, Gyana, Chin, Shambhavi, Khechari Mudra, Hansi mudra, Vayu mudra, akash Mudra, Shunya Mudra, Surya mudra, Jalodarnashak mudra, Apan mudra, Uddyana Bandha, Jalandhara Bandha
• Nadi Shodhana Pranayama. Levels, retention, safety, performance, benefits
• Kapalabhati. Levels, retention, safety, performance, benefits
• Surya Bheda. Levels, retention, safety, performance, benefits
• Chandra Bheda. Levels, retention, safety, performance, benefits. When to use.
• Bramari. Levels, retention, safety, performance, benefits
• Bhastrika pranayama. Levels, retention, safety, performance, benefits
• Sheetali pranayama. Levels, retention, safety, performance, benefits
• Shetkari Pranayama. Levels, retention, safety, performance, benefits
• Ujjayi breathing. Levels, retention, safety, performance, benefits
• Plavini pranayama. Levels, retention, safety, performance, benefits
• Real result of pranayama practice.
• Important role of Ashwani mudra

• Body planes and movement (Frontal Sagittal, Transverse)
• Types of movement (Abduction, Adduction, Flexion, Extension, External Rotation, Internal Rotation, Circumduction, Dorsiflexion, Plantar Flexion, Inversion, Eversion, Supination, Pronation, Elevation, Depression, Protraction, Nutation, Counternutation)

• Bones of upper and lower extremities, functions.
• Spine. Structure, Curvatures, Movements, Functions. Pathology of spine issues
• Joints of upper and lower extremities, spine, thorax, pelvis . Types of joints. Types of joint movements. Joint stability and movement.

• Function, shapes, types of contractions. Stretch reflex.
• Classification of muscle. Muscles groups of upper and lower extremities, spine, thorax, pelvis.
• Range of movement. Body axis. Theory of gravity.
• Abnormal Postures . Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Flat back, Osteoporosis, Hyper and Hypomobility.
• Use of props for postural correction

• Introduction of respiration
• Organs of respiration. Nose, Lungs, diaphragm, abdomen. Function and structure of respiratory tract
• Muscles of respiration and their role in breathing act
• Types of breath. Mechanics of Yogic Breath

• Introduction. Types of Nervous system. Central and Peripheral Nervous System.
• Afferent and Efferent parts
• Function of nervous system in movement
• Function of nervous system in breath
• Reflex and its role in physical practice

• Parts, function. Mouth and throat, the teeth, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver and gallbladder, pancreas
• Common digestive pathology. Gastritis, Constipation, Liver and Gallbladder disorders.
• Pathological conditions in pranayama
• Pathological conditions in meditation and concentration
• Pathological conditions in Kriya

• Basics of meditation and concentration
• Difference of these two practices
• Basic requirements for meditation
• Types of Meditation
• Standard Meditation Practice
• Om Meditation
• AUM Meditation
• Trataka with object & candle
• Vaju Meditation
• Jal Meditation
• Akasha Meditation
• Agni Meditation
• Prithvi Meditation
• Yoga Nidra
• Sound meditation
• Mantra meditation
• Vigyan Bhairava Breath Meditation
• Satnam Meditation
• OSHO Natraj Meditation
• OSHO Kundalini Meditation
• OSHO Nada Brahma Meditation
• OSHO No Dimensions Meditation
• Antar mouna meditation
• Walking meditation
• Ham- so, So-ham meditation
• Ajapa/japa
• Ida/Pingala spinal rotation
• Hridayakasha Dharana
• Panchaprana Dharana, Pranava Dhyana)
• Visualisation & concentration

• Main sanskrit characteristics
• How to pronounce sanskrit letters correct
• Role of Mantra in Yoga education
• Mantra and connection with cosmic powers
• Mantra & pray. Main features
• Power of original sanskrit mantra
• Guru Mantra
• Ganesh Mantra
• Shakti Mantra
• Gayatri Mantra
• Shanti Mantra
• Shiva Mantra
• 5 elements mantra
• So Ham
• AUM & Om Mantra Lakshmi Mantra
• Vishnu Mantra
• Mantra for health, business, children, carrier etc