100 Hour Yoga Teacher training in Varkala

Our 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Varkala, Kerala is a program tailored for working professionals, creative types, frequent travellers, and other busy people who cannot find time to undertake the 200 Hour course in one go.

It is open to everyone, irrespective of their yoga experience and practice. 100 Hour yoga TTC in Varkala may very well teach you yoga dynamics and motivate you to develop a healthy foundation upon which you will establish a strong teaching foundation and yoga and Ayurveda practice.

• Our 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training offers multiple benefits and opportunities, including:
• Understand different ways to integrate yoga into your everyday schedule
• Learn yoga and Ayurveda self-healing practices
• Do the 200-hour Yoga TTC in two parts
• Learn a different variation of yoga asana, breathing techniques, and breathing control and motion analysis
• Achieve mastery in your physical and mental discipline
• Learn to work on your personal spiritual growth
• Discover traditional yogic ways and practice from spiritual Himalayan masters
• Nurture your teaching skills to become an excellent teacher who can prepare your students for the life and career challenges they will face a yoga teacher.

Kerala is known for its strong Ayurveda traditions. The place is known as the land of Ayurveda because it uses Ayurveda as its mainstream medicine. By learning here, you will:

• Gain deeper insight into the Ayurveda lifestyle and its healing powers
• Learn to include Ayurveda practices as an integral part of your everyday life
• Use Ayurveda practice to bring about a perfect balance to your entire personality
• Enjoy Ayurveda healing and rejuvenation methods used in Kerala
• Know different combinations of herbal extracts and how to use that to support your immune system.
• Improve your digestive system
• Detox and cleanse your body and mind

The two weeks 100 Hour Yoga TTC in Varkala, Kerala grants learners relevant, practical, and essential facets of yoga

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

• Asanas according 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 an aura check up

NOTE:- If 1,15th is Sunday then class will be start on 2,16th.

• Human Life: Meaning & Aim of Life.
• Yoga – Introduction / its origin & development.
• Introduction of Patanjali’s Yoga-Sutras.
• Meaning of Yoga According to different philosophical paths Vedansha, Patanjali, 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)
• Whi is Jnani ( Sthitprajna BG-2. 55-57)
• Tool for Growth (BG-2.62-63)

• Bhakti yoga concept 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 different yoga styles (hatha, ashtanga, yin, Bikram, prenatal, kinds, Anusara, Iyengar yoga)
• Pranayama. The main effect, practice
• Pratyahara’s general meaning, effect, and practical aspects
• Dharana’s general meaning, effect, and practical aspects
• The hidden power of Dharana
• Dhyana’s general meaning, effect, and practical aspects
• Dhyana and its Influence on Life
• Samadhi’s general meaning, effect, and 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 succsess and Failure in Yoga
• 5 Elements are Water, Fire, Air, Space, and Earth. How to adjust the elements to yoga practice

• Concept of three bodies and it’s Role in yoga Practice
• The gross body, energy body, subtle body
• 7 Dhatu 1.Rasa – Plasma 2. Rakta – Blood Tissue 3. Mamsa – Muscle Tissue 4. Media – 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
• The 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 solutation
• Utkatanasana chair pose
• Padanghustasana 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
• Uthitha 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’s simple standing pose
• Uttanasana A, B standing half forward bend
• Chaturanga dandasana four limbed staff pose
• Urdhva mukha svanasana upward facing dog pose
• Andho Mukha svanasana downward facing dog pose
• Veerbhadra asana I, II, III warrior yoga pose
• Paschimottansana 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 devine Mantra)
• Chandra Namskar 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)
• Salambha 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, Platini).
• 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 are mudra and bandha?
• What is Ashwini Mudra, its role in the 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
• The real result of pranayama practice.
• Important role of Ashwani mudra

• Body planes and movement (Frontal Saggital, Transverse)
• Types of movement (Adbuction, Adduction, Flexion, Extension, External Rotation, Internal Rotation, Circumduction, Dorsiflexion, Plantar Flexion, Inversion, Eversion, Supination, Pronation, Elevation, Depression, Protraction, Nautation, Counternautation)

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

• Function, shapes, types of contractions. Stretch reflex.
• Classification of muscles. Muscles groups of upper and lower extremists, 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, and abdomen. Function and structure of the 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
• The function of the nervous system in movement
• The function of the 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 between 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 the 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