500 Hour Master Level Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh Yoga is not a simple term whose knowledge can gain by just practice for a few days, indeed it is a deep ocean of knowledge where one needs to completely delve to know it better. Yoga is not only a practice but it is a power that makes you live life in your own way. In past times, you often read or listen that sages and monks meditate for years and years to gain the true knowledge of yoga and true power of it. Yoga is a knowledge which keeps increasing on practice. To let you delve completely into the sea full of the knowledge of yoga, Rishikesh Yoga Association comes up with 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh, certified by Ministry of Ayush. This is 2 months Yoga Teacher Training course in Rishikesh which is the combination of 200 hour yoga TTC + 300 Hour yoga TTC = 500 Hour yoga TTC. It is master level and life changing experience. The course aims to take your yogic skills to a higher level, free from every nuance and error. The level where you get the designation of a yoga master. The level where your desire becomes a profession, where your passion becomes a talent, where your skill becomes a power, where your knowledge becomes the master. 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course at Rishikesh Yoga Association is conducted under well-professional and trained yoga master and gurus with having years of expertise. The skills they gain with their practice and experience, they will share all those with yoga students at the school. They teach you with the utmost proficiency that every doubt will be cleared and it will be replaced with the beautiful knowledge of yoga. They share the beautiful gift of yoga with their students. In this 2 months yoga teacher training course which is the combination of 200 hour yoga teacher training course + 300 Hours yoga teacher training course = 500 Hours yoga teacher training course, you will see yourself with a lot of confidence and knowledge. You not only develop your skills but can also be able to develop the skills of other students. The 500 Hours Yoga Teacher Training Course at Rishikesh Yoga Association aims to teach you how to teach. After the course, you will definitely be able to conduct yoga class with utmost proficiency and technique. Your fear will become your love; you will love to conduct the class. The skills they gain with their practice and experience, they will share all those with yoga students at the school. They teach you with the utmost proficiency that every doubt will clear from your mind. They share the beautiful gift of yoga with their students. First month 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Syllabus Shatkarma (cleaning process) Introduction of shatkarma Jal neti and sutra neti Eye cleaning (trataka and eyes cups) Vaman dhauti Kapalbhati Agnisara Ashtanga yoga asanas and their adjustment Surya Namaskar A Surya Namaskar B Full Primary Series: Padangusthasana Padahasthasana UtthitaTrikonasana ParivrttaTrikonasana UtthitaParsvakonasana PrasaritaPadottanasana A B C & D Parsvottanasana EkaPadaPadangusthasana A B C & D ArdhaBaddhaPadmottanasanaUtkatasana Virabhadrasana A & B Dandasana Paschimottanasana A B C & D Purvattanasana ArdhaBaddha Padma Uttanasana TriangMukaikapadaPashimottanasana JanuSirsasana A B & C Marichyasana A B C & D Navasana Bhujapidasana Kurmasana SuptaKurmasana GarbhaPindasana Kukkutasana BaddhaKonasana A & B Konasana UpavishtaKonasana SuptaKonasana SuptaPadangusthasana A & B UbhayaPadanghusthasana UrdhvaMukhaPashimottanasana SetuBandhasana UrdhvaDhanurasana SalambaSarvangasana Halasana Karnapidasana UrdhvaPindasana Matsyasana UrdhvaPadmasana Sirsasana UrdhvaDandasana BaddhaPadmasana Yogimudra/li> Uplutih Savasana Vinyasa Flow (Postures) On your feet Yogasanas Seated Vinyasa Sequences Seated posterior stretch sequences On one leg yogasanas The supine sequence The bow pose sequence The triangle pose sequence The inverted posture sequence Meditative pose sequence Viseha Vinyasa karma Hatha yoga asanas and their adjustment Dynamic Postures: : Pawanmuktasana series, Marjala asana , Vyaghrasana, Surya namaskar. Standing Postures: Tadasana, Utkatasana, Padhastasana, Trikonasana, ParivrttaTrikonasana, Parshwakonasana, Parivrttaparshwakonasana, Veerbhadrasana I, Veerbhadrasana II, Veerbhadrasana III, Ardhchandrasana, Parsvottanasana, Prasaritapadottanasana. Inverted Postures: Sirsasana, Sarvangasana, Halasana, Pinchamayurasana, Adhomukhavrkshasana. Twisting Postures: Ardhmatsyendra asana, Parivrittijanusirshasana, Kati Chakrasana. Back Bend Postures : Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Matsyasana, Ushtrasana, Kandhrasana, Chakrasana, Gomukhasana, Setu Asana, Rajkapotasana. Forward Bend Postures : Paschimotanasana, Janusirasana, ArdhpadamPaschimotanasana, PadprasarPaschimotanasana, AdhoMukhaSvanasana. Balancing Postures: Vrkshasana, BakDhayan Asana, Mayurasana, Natraj Asana, Garudasana, Relaxation Postures, Shashankasana, Makarasana. Savasana Pranayama Introduction of Pranayama Importance of Pranayama Yogic breathing technics for increasing awareness Benefits of pranayama Different Pranayama and general guidelines Nadi Sodhana pranayama Bhastrika pranayama Bhramari pranayama Surya Bhedi andChandra Bhedi pranayama Sheetali and Sheetkari Ujjayi pranayama Mudras Introduction of yogic Mudra Jnana and chin mudra Yoni mudra Bhairava mudra Shambhavi mudra Nasikagra mudra Prana mudra Maha mudra Maha vedha mudra Different mudras for better health Mudra for concentration Common mudras for daily use Bandhas Introduction of Bandha Uddiyana bandha Jalandhar bandha Mula bandha Maha bandha Yoga Philosophy Introduction to yoga Its philosophy and evolution Concept of hatha yoga Different practices of hatha yoga Introduction to yoga sutras of patanjali Importance of discipline in path of yoga Definition of yoga Vrittis (mental fluctuations) and their classification Consistent practice and non-attachment (Abhayasa and Vairagya) Obstacles and distractions on the path of yoga (concepts of citta-viksepa and antaraya) Ashtanga yoga - Yama , Niyama Asana , Pranayama ,Pratyahara , Dharana , Dhyan , Samadhi Sattva , Rajas and Tamas (Triguna) Introduction to chakras and its functions Lives of yogis (Inspiring stories) Meditation Introduction to Meditation and Concentration Breathing Awareness Meditation Tips for developing concentration Bahir and Antar trataka Dynamic meditation (osho meditation) Nada meditation (sound meditation) Ajapajapa Antarmouna (silence practice)/li> Chakra meditation Third eye meditation Mantra meditation Yantra meditation 61 point meditation Yoga nidra Inner visualization Mantra chanting What is mantra and benefits of chanting mantra? Shanti mantra (mantra of peace) Guru mantra (mantra for guru) Ganesh mantra (mantra for auspiciousness) Mahamritumjaya mantra ( Mantra on lord shiva) Gayatri mantra (universal prayer) YogenaCittasya ( Sloka on sage Patanjali) Hare rama, Hare Krishna ( Maha mantra) Anatomy Skeletal System Muscular System Muscle Functions according to Joint Movements Respiratory System Endocrine System Circulatory System Nervous System Digestive System Chakras Inversions Physiological Benefits of Asana Teaching Methodology Positive & conscious communication Friendship and trust Time management Qualities of a teacher Principles of demonstrating, observation, assisting, correcting Use of voice in class Mental & emotional preparation for teaching Class preparation Step by step class structure planning Evaluation are based on Written Test Asana Practical Test Attendance Performance Behaviour Second month 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Syllabus Mastering Vinyasa Flow On your feet Yogasanas Seated Vinyasa Sequences Seated posterior stretch sequences On one leg yogasanas The supine sequence The bow pose sequence The triangle pose sequence The inverted posture sequence Meditative pose sequence Viseha Vinyasa karma Mastering Ashtanga Postures (Primary Series) Surya Namaskar A Surya Namaskar B Full Primary Series: Padangusthasana Padahasthasana Utthita Trikonasana Parivrtta Trikonasana Utthita Parsvakonasana Parivrtta Parsvakonasana Prasarita Padottanasana A B C & D Parsvottanasana Eka Pada Padangusthasana A B C & D Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana Utkatasana Virabhadrasana A & B Dandasana Paschimottanasana A B C & D Purvattanasana Ardha Baddha Padma Uttanasana Triang Mukaikapada Pashimottanasana Janu Sirsasana A B & C Marichyasana A B C & D Navasana Bhujapidasana Kurmasana Supta Kurmasana Garbha Pindasana Kukkutasana Baddha Konasana A & B Konasana Upavishta Konasana Supta Konasana Supta Padangusthasana A & B Ubhaya Padanghusthasana Urdhva Mukha Pashimottanasana Setu Bandhasana Urdhva Dhanurasana Salamba Sarvangasana Halasana Karnapidasana Urdhva Pindasana Matsyasana Urdhva Padmasana Sirsasana Urdhva Dandasana Baddha Padmasana Yogimudra Uplutih Savasana Pranayama (Breathing Control) Introduction of Paranayama The pranic body- Annamaya kosha Manomaya kosha Pranamaya Kosha Vijnanamaya Kosha Anandamaya Kosha Natural Breathing Abdominal Breathing Thoracic Breathing Clavicular Breathing Yogic breathing Nadi shodhana Pranayama & It techniques Sheetali Pranayama & It techniques Sheetkari pranayama Bhramari pranayama Ujjayi pranayama Bhastika Pranayama Kapalbhati Pranayama Moorchha Pranayama Surya Bheda Pranayama Chandra bhedana pranayama Swana pranayama Bandhas (Energy locks) Introduction to bandha alandhara bandha Moola bandha Uddiyana bandha Maha bandha Dhayan (Meditation) Introduction to Meditation Why Meditation ? Meditation and Brain waves Meditation and its effect on Stress Management Obstacles in Meditation Role of concentration in Meditation Tips for developing concentration Meditation on Body and Breath Om / Mantra Meditation Antat and Bahir Trataka Dynamic meditation Tips for Silence Meditation Practice Japa Meditation Ajapa japa Antar mouna Nada Meditation Relaxation (Yoga Nidra) The relaxation postures Stillness Basic Relaxation Tension Relaxation Full Body Relaxation Yoga Anatomy & Physiology Effects of Pranayama in Respiratory System Effects of Yoga practice and Nauli in Digestive system Muscular and Skeletal system with advance postures Anatomy of Pelvic griddle and spine Nadis-The Energy Channel Prana and Nervous system Kundalini Shakti Chakra Panchakosha Therapeutic Applications of Yoga Postures and How to avoid injury in class Digestive system Respiratory System Circulatory System Nervous System Endocrine System Organs Bodily systems Yoga Philosophy Patanjali Yoga Sutras Chapter no 1st Chapter no 2nd Mantra Chanting Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gurudevo maheshwara Om sahana vavatu Hare rama Hare Krishna Vakratunda Mahakaya Mantra Yogena Cittasya Om Bhur Bhuva Swaha Tvameva mata ca pita Tvameva Mudra (Yoga Gestures) Introduction of Mudras Jnana & Chin mudra Yoni mudra Bhairava mudra Hridaya mudra Khechari Mudra Nasikagra mudra Shambhavi mudra Shatkarma (Yoga cleansing) Introduction to shatkarma Jalaneti Satkarma (Nasal cleansing with salty water) Rubber neti (Nasal cleansing with a rubber string) Agnisar Kriya Nauli Kriya Kapalbhati Cleansing Therapeutic Yoga Shathkarma Therapeutical Effects of Shathkarma Kati Vasti Tridosha (Explanation of Tridosha) Food Habits as per Tridosha Nadi Parikshan Diabetes Hypertension Respiratory Diseases- Diseases related to Respiration Yog Nidra Pranayama and its effects Eyes diseases Heart diseases Heart opening Session Video session on Awakening of Kundalini Teaching Practice Demonstration Alignment Instructions Teaching Methodology Positive & conscious communication Friendship and trust Time management Qualities of a teacher Principles of demonstrating, observation, assisting, correcting Use of voice in class Mental & emotional preparation for teaching Class preparation Step by step class structure planning. Evaluation are based on Written Test Asana Practical Test Attendance Performance Behaviour

About Rishikesh Yoga Association

Rishikesh Yoga Association is situated in the world yoga capital-Rishikesh. We offer certified yoga courses and yoga retreats to all aspiring yogis. We are a Yoga Alliance USA registered yoga school and provide 200 hour, 300 hour and 500 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh. Our faculty is proficient in imparting core knowledge of various yogic subjects such as Multistyle Yoga, Hatha yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Ashtanga yoga, and more. We bring together traditional yoga and modern teaching methodology to form the most beneficial package to become a yoga teacher. During the training, the students are taken on a spiritual journey of unison through asana (posture), pranayama(breath control) and dhyana (meditation).

The entire vibe and energy of Rishikesh are apt for wholesome transformations through yoga. The town is blessed with abundant natural beauty as it is settled at the foothills of Great Himalayas. Rishikesh Yoga Associations is situated in the Tapovan area which is the most prime location to practice yoga in Rishikesh. Surrounded by lush green trees, the fresh breeze coming straight from the mountains is in itself a dose of positive energy. What makes Rishikesh the best place for yoga is the presence of Holy River Ganges flowing right through its heart. When the whole ambience is so pure and revitalizing, the yogic journey becomes even more fruitful.

Our school offers best views of the Himalayan Mountains and the majestic Ganges is just at the walking distance from the school. Thus taking you a step closure to nature during your yoga teacher training in Rishikesh. You might even spot some beautiful birds and animals like cows or squirrels around the school, giving you an experience of harmony and peaceful co-existence.

Alongside impeccable training, the staff at Rishikesh Yoga Association is dedicated to provide all the students a comfortable and enjoyable stay. From rooms to food, the staff takes care of everything like that for a family. With such a committed team, Our school is definitely the best yoga school in Rishikesh (Feel it yourself!).

Healthy Food at Rishikesh Yoga Association

• Yoga is about bringing a positive change in your body and mind, thereby bringing an overall transformation. Yoga is not just limited to your yoga hall, but it also extends to your dining table.Hence, it is important to maintain a healthy diet.
• At Rishikesh Yoga Association, we serve a satvik diet to our yoga teacher trainees. The satvik diet which includes vegetables, fruits etc., is considered to be the best diet to keep a light and healthy body. Food which tends to make one’s body either too lethargic or hyperactive is avoided.
• We make sure that the kitchen area and the food is clean and hygienic. Also the food is freshly prepared for immediate consumption because it gives the best results.
• Consuming the satvik diet for few days will automatically satiate your body needs and your body won’t crave for any unhealthy food.
• Along with the food, it is also important to keep a check on the time that you consume. Our classes and the food breaks are so scheduled that the food benefits you the most.
• We also keep in mind if any student is allergic to any specific food ingredient. In such a scenario, the student can approach our staff to inform them about their allergy. The staff is kind enough to prepare a separate meal for such students.

Our Teachers

Yogi Arpit

Yogi Arpit Ji has instructed in various schools of Rishikesh and got unbelievable gratefulness from the understudies from all corners of the world. He shows yoga as a smooth and graceful lifestyle. He started learning yoga at the most famed Bihar School of Yoga, Munger. He is additionally the follower of Swami Niranjanananda, the well-known yoga instructor in Rishikesh. He is the coordinator and Ashtanga yoga educator at Rishikesh Yoga Association. Also he has immense knowledge of human body and Naturopathy . So he is always capable of sharing information for avoiding bad postures, minor injuries and know how to heal quickly. At first, it challenges your body and later it matures your body and brain to reach in the condition of peace and satisfaction

Yogi Mohit

Yogi Mohit Ji is a very beloved yoga philosophy teacher in Rishikesh and also charismatic and energetic yoga teacher with bellyful ancient yogic wisdom. He has consistently been attracted to ashram lifestyles and to follow his dedication, he frequently toured Ashram where he initiated his journey by visiting every evening to learn about spirituality and to add his services to the ashram during his teenage. He had birth in a Hindu Brahman family at Raiwala (a small village of Rishikesh) where from childhood he picks up spiritual upbringing.He also clenches master degree in Yogic Science from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. Due to his broad quest for knowledge, he competes in many national seminars connected to yogic philosophy and yoga therapies in different Indian yoga Research Universities.

Yogi Harmindra

Yogi Harmindra Ji is enthusiastic towards spreading knowledge with honor to yoga and other fields like motionless life disorder, posture imbalance, and physical therapy. Being registered as a 500 Registered Yoga Teacher(RYT),He is our Anatomy and Physiology Teacher. He has done Masters in Yoga from one of the most famous University called as Dev Sanskriti University, Haridwar near Rishikesh. He has experience in the various aspect of Yoga Therapy and Anatomy. Being a Rishikesh local, he has been practicing yoga since childhood and teaching for more than 6 years. He has always found the system and structure of the body captivating while doing pranayama and asanas. Yogi Harmindra Singh ji is devoted to sharing his knowledge with aspirants.

Yogini Praveen

Yogini Praveen Ji is our meditation teacher. She is also a recognized and certified healing teacher in Rishikesh. She owes her yogic knowledge to great yoga masters. Her calm mind and strong learning helps her to teach the art of meditation to her students. She has a friendly nature which lets students interact with her easily and become comfortable during class. Her experience with yoga meditation and yoga philosophy has made her one of the finest teachers of our school. Yogini Praveen Ji believes learning is a never ending process and that we can always learn something from one another.

Yogi Kalpendra

Yogi KalpendraJi has done his masters in yogic science from the renowned yoga University of Haridwar. He specializes in teaching pranayama and also facilitates yogic cleansing for all students. With years of experience in learning and teaching, he has become a master of advanced pranayama skills. This is the reason he has been to various countries around the globe to spread his knowledge globally.His techniques are particularly beneficial for people suffering from psychological issues. Those who have attended his classes have noticed visible improvement in their health in a short period of time. We are glad to have Yogi KapendraJi onboard our faculty.

Yogi Satish

Yogi SatishJi is a certified yoga teacher who has completed his 200 and 300 hour yoga ttc. He is a master of yoga asanas or postures. With over five years of experience, he has taught yoga to many students. His calm persona and a gentle smile make him really approachable for students to interact. His dynamic style of teaching is much appreciated by the students. Along with yoga asanas, he also has an expertise in vedic mantras. He usually begins his class with mantra chanting and takes forward the lesson in positive energy. Under his guidance, the most dreaded yoga asanas become easy and fun.