ABOUT 200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING The 200 hour yoga teacher training provided by RishikulYogshala is meant to build a strong and lasting foundation for a deeper self practice and start you on the path to becoming a yoga teacher. The course is packed with information, but scheduled and delivered in a way that keeps you interested and wanting to practice more! All levels are welcome in the 200 hour training as each yogi will choose to pursue their own path with individual vigor. 200 hour yoga teacher training is for individuals who want to learn, practice and spread a life lead by yoga philosophy. Core Subjects of Focus: You will also practice: Hatha Yoga Adjustment and Alignment Ashtanga Yoga Cleansing practices Pranayama Yoga Therapy Yoga Nidra Yoga Ethics Yoga Philosophy Yoga Science Yoga Anatomy Mantra Meditation These core classes will facilitate an environment to bring personal development in a calming yet challenging lifestyle that is the journey to the self. Of course discipline is the main pillar of success in becoming a true yogi. As such, we expect you to attend each class with attentiveness although we certainly understand listening to what your body tells you. Although the course is demanding, there are also two half days of free time each week with optional karma yoga trips and natural excursions. Rishikul’s 200 hour training is meticulously designed to satisfy the requirements of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series and Hatha yoga. During your asana classes, you will learn how to: Move through every pose The drishti (point of focus), prana (breath) Bandhas (locks) Decorating (perfecting the pose). Correct pronunciation of the Sanskrit names Root definition for each pose. By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to plan and teach your very own yoga class in front of your peers. You will gain a well-rounded knowledge of the yogic sciences and strong foundation on which to instruct your future students. Upon completion of the course, registering with Yoga Alliance International and Yoga Alliance USA is quick and easy. Hatha Yoga – Beginner series What is Hatha yoga ? Surya Namaskar with mantra awareness Sukshma Vyama ( joints and glands exercise) Standing series of asana Kneeling series of asana Sitting series of asana Lying on stomach series of Asana Supine series of asana Inversion series of asana Importance of sequence of asana Asana benefits and its contra-indications Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series Primary Series What is Vinyasa ? 9 Drishti in Ashtanga series Importance of Ujjai and Bandha in series Pranayama Chest breathing v/s diaphragmatic breathings What is Prana and pranayama mean? Types of Pranayama practices What is nadi? What is Ida and Pingala ? Seven main practices of Pranayama Yoga Philosophy -1 What is Darshanam ? What is Yoga ? History of Yoga The four Yuga in Yogic Tradition The five kosha (bodies) What is Self-Realization & Libration ? why ? What is consciousness? The four faculties of mind –field Five Stages of Mind -Field The four foundational Pillars of life Intro to Ayurvedic life style Intro to Yogic sleeping life style Intro to Kama Sutra Eight limbs of Yoga of Patanjali What is waking state in yogic science ? What is dreaming state in Yogic Science ? What is Deep sleep state in Yogic Science ? What is Meditation and Yoga Nidra ? Yogic Anatomy What is Yogic Anatomy and physiology? Introduction of respiratory system and yogic breathing How shat kriya practices gives benefits on body ? How Pranayama practices gives connection to digestive and immune system ? How asana practices gives various effect on joints, spine and muscular system ? The structure of spine and its movement in yoga Types of contraction in muscular system Know the basic studies and types of joints to avoid injury during Asana classes Studies and discussion about spine according to yogic point of view Meditation -1 What is Meditation ? What is difference between Dharna and Dhyana? What are types of Meditation? Breath Awareness Meditation Contemplative Walking Meditation Mantra Awareness Meditation Inner Light Meditation Full Moon Meditation Yoga Nidra-1 What is sleep? Three states of consciousness Benefits of deep sleep What is yoga Nidra ? Yoga Nidra practices from Satyananda tradition How Yoga Nidra practices cures insomnia problem? Adjustment & Alignment Class-level1 Six steps of doing Asana correctly Workshop on side bending and front & back bending How to make mind flexible by making body flexible? How to use of props for protection ? Alternative style of Asana for various benefits Various limitations and contra-indications of specific yoga practices Shat Kriya –level 1 Introduction of Shat Kriyas according to classical Hatha Yoga Practicum of Jal Neti and Sutra Neti (Cleansing Mucus or blockages from nasal passages and sinus) Practicum of Kunjal (Cleansing the excessive mucus from the digestive track) Mantra -1 Introduction of Mantra yoga Importance of (OM)-AUM Mantra for Meal Purification Mantra for Obstacles Mantra for universal masters to bless Mantra for Realization Mantra for well being Mudra -1 Importance of Mudra according to Hatha Yoga Types of Mudra Practicum of Gyana & Chin Mudra Practicum of Ashwini Mudra Physical, Mental and spiritual Benefits of Mudra Teaching Metholodgy-1 Disciplines of yoga teachers and students The scope of listening, presence, directive and non directive dialogue How important is demonstration? What are the preparations for class room? How to describe the practice , techniques and delivery in teaching a class? What are the seven steps to become a great Yoga teachers? Bandhas-1 Nine Main Doors in Human Body What & why is Yogic locks? What are its preparation & its benefits? Three Main Bandha Moola Bandha-Root Lock Intro to Ayurveda What is Ayurveda ? How Ayurvedic science helps in Yogic life? How six tastes can balances the mind and body? What are three main mind body constitutions? What is health mean in Ayurveda ? Yogic Cooking Yogic healthy Kichadi Yogic herbal Tea Group Discussion Group Discussion Root cause of all pain and suffering is ignorance, how? Practicum -1 How to sit for Meditation ? How to breath for Yogic practices ? How to do digestive breathing ? Yoga Dance Laughing Yoga Daily Schedule Time Schedule 05:30-6:00Am Morning Tea 06:00-7:30Am Hatha Yoga 07:45-8:45Am Pranayama 09:00-10:00Am Breakfast 10:30-11:30Am Yoga Philosophy 11:30-12:00Pm Tea Break 12:00-1:00Pm MantraYoga/Teaching methodology 01:00-1:45Pm Lunch 03:00-4:00Pm Yoga Anatomy/Alignment Class 04:00-4:15Pm Tea Break 04:15-5:45Pm Ashtanga Yoga 06:00-7:00Pm Meditation/Yoga Nidra 07:00-7:45Pm Dinner