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300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
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- Certification
- Course Syllabus
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300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India
Have you decided to go deeper into the ocean of knowledge about yoga and meditation? Are you interested in becoming a more confident teacher than ever? Then all you need to know is about the 300 hours yoga teacher training course, which is the best way to refine your practice and teach you everything you are yearning to know in order to become the best teacher you can be.
Make up your mind and get ready to embark on a thrilling journey of 300-hour yoga teacher training in India and Nepal with Atharv Yogshala. Believe us, it will be helpful for you in a personal and professional way too.
Intermediate Level: 300 Hours Yoga Teacher TrainingThe 300 Hours yoga teacher training course conducted at Atharv Yogshala is of intermediate level and has numerous advantages. The course is designed for those who want to learn more about yoga and improve the depth of their practice. The course is about learning and teaching. The residential yoga course with our yoga school deepens your pre-existing knowledge and skills with advanced asana practice. The course is basically about improving your teaching skills. The course is 28 days long, and during this time, you stay with us in a true yogic environment. You will love to indulge in such an atmosphere.
Who can join the course?Certainly, yoga only demands your keen interest and dedication. But for this, you do need experience and a certificate. The course is of intermediate level, and you will pick up where you left off. Those aspirants who have a 200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training certificate and are well-versed in the practice of yoga can come and join the course. Because the course is about brushing up on your skills, it is obvious that you must have some prior knowledge.
Apart from having experience and a certificate, you must have the spirit to go deeper into this. Only then you can learn the best of it.
A 32 Days Course with Atharv YogshalaAtharv Yogshala is a registered yoga school in 3 different locations, i.e., Rishikesh (Uttarakhand), Paravur (Kerala), and Pokhara (Nepal). We run the residential courses over a period of 30 days to ensure that you learn them thoroughly. To ensure a homey stay, we provide sattvic food and a comfortable stay for our students. These 4 weeks might be challenging for you as you stay away from your family and friends, but our teachers and team will create the most positive environment for you.
The teachers at Atharv Yogshala are highly qualified with years of experience in the same field. They teach every topic precisely so that you can become a master of it. The theoretical and practical sessions are meant to clear your doubts and make you aware of each and every aspect of yoga.
Atharv Yogshala offers a secure and clean environment. You will get a chance to balance your life and get to transform it with us in the most promising way. We ensure to meet the needs of every student. Our belief is that the world is one family.
Whatever you learned in the last courses is enough! but there is always a line above enough, i.e., a plenitude. And when it comes to gaining knowledge in yoga, meditation, or other spiritual activities, you definitely need a plethora of it. So, the 300 Hours Yoga TTC awards you with a plethora of skills and knowledge.
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Overview
| Course Name | 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training |
| Level | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Yoga Style | Hatha & Ashtanga Yoga |
| Duration | 32 Days |
| Module | Residential with Meals |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Certification | 300 Hour Yoga TTC (Yoga Alliance) |
| Venue | Atharv Yogshala |
| Location | Rishikesh |
| Course Fee | ( Shared Room - US $1150 ) - ( Private Room - US $ $1450) |
Course Fees & Dates: Year 2024-25
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Yoga Certification
All participants completing a 200 hour yoga training course are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as RYT 300 hour, which is an internationally recognized yoga teacher certification and designation.
You will be able to develop your understanding of yoga at Atharv Yogshala to the point where you will be able to teach yoga professionally. Our graduates can apply to Yoga Alliance to become registered yoga teachers, such as RYT 200, RYT 300 & RYT 500, according to their qualifications.
EvaluationThe overall evaluation of 300 hours Yoga teacher training at Atharv Yogshala India based on below assessment:
- Written assessment - Completion of assignment
- Practical assessment for designing, sequencing and conducting yoga sessions
- Student's conduct throughout the training will be an essential criteria
- Attendance - minimum 90% wherein student must have presented the valid and agreed reason for 10% absenteeism
Course Syllabus: 300 Hour YTTC
At Atharv Yogshala, we offer various yoga teacher training courses to students who are willing to learn the best in the field of yoga and meditation. The curriculum is entirely based on Yoga Alliance standards. We offer residential courses with extra classes in Ayurveda. With our course, we aim to balance our lives and transform them in a positive way. We work in the belief that the world is one family, and with our courses, it is our duty to meet the needs of every individual.
165 Hours
Techniques, Training and Practice
Asana | Assignment | Pranayama | Meditation
30 Hours
Anatomy & Physiology
45 Hours
Yoga Humanities
History | Philosophy | Ethics
60 Hours
Professional Essentials
Teaching Methodology | Professional Development | Practicum
Ashtanga is a dynamic version of hatha yoga. It is a six-level yoga style with a proper series of postures. More than a teaching session conducted by yog gurus, Ashtanga Yoga is a self-assisted and practice class. All students are doing the same sequence and postures, supported by experienced teachers.
Standing Postures- Samasthiti
- Sun salutation A & B (Surya Namaskar Series A & B)
- Padangushtasana (Big toes Posture)
- Pada hastasana (Hand under foot posture)
- Utthita Trikonasana (Triangle posture)
- Parivritta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose)
- Utthita Parshvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose)
- Parivritta Parshvakonasana (The Revolved Side Angle Pose)
- Prasarita Padottanasana (A, B, C & D) (Wide-legged Forward Fold A, B, C & D)
- Parshvottanasana (Side Stretch Pose)
Intermediate Postures
- Pasasana (Noose Pose)
- Krounchasana (Heron Pose)
- Shalabhasana A, B (Locus Pose A, B)
- Bhekasana (Frog Pose)
- Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
- Parsvadhanurasana (Side Bow Pose)
- Ustrasana (Camel Pose)
- Laghu Vajrasana (Small Thunderbolt Pose)
- Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose)
- Supta Vajrasana (Reclined Thunderbolt Pose)
- Bakasana (Crane Pose)
- Bharadvajasana (Seated Spinal Twist Pose)
- Ardha Matsyendraasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)
- Ekapada Sirsasana A, B, C (Seated foot-behind-the-head Pose)
- Dwipada Sirsasana B (Feet behind the head pose)
- Yoga Nidrasana (Yogic Sleep Pose)
- Tittibhasana A, B, C (Firefly Pose A, B, C)
- Pincha Mayurasana (Peacock Feather Stand)
- Karandavasana (Himalayana Duck)
- Mayurasana (Peacock Pose)
- Nakrasana (Crocodile Pose Variation)
- Vatayanasana (Horse Pose)
- Parighasana (Gate Pose)
- Gomukhasana A, B, C (Cow Face Pose)
- Supta Urdhvapada Vajrasana A, B (Reclining Thunderbolt Pose One Foot Upward A, B)
- Mukta Hasta Sirsasana A, B, C (Free Hands Headstand Pose A, B, C)
- Baddha Hasta Sirsasana A, B, C, D (Bound Hands Headstand Pose A, B, C, D)
- Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward-facing bow Pose)
- Paschimottanasana (West Stretching Pose)
Finishing Postures
- Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported all limbs Pose)
- Halasana (Plow Pose)
- Karnapidasana (Ear-pressure Pose)
- Urdhva Padmasana (Upward Lotus Pose)
- Pindasana (Embryo Pose In Shoulder Stand)
- Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
- Uttana Padasana (Raised Leg Pose)
- Shirshasana (Headstand Pose)
- Baddha Padmasana (Bound Lotus Pose)
- Yoga Mudra
- Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
- Uth Pluthi or Tolasana (Sprung Up)
- Shavasana (Corpse Pose)
Ayurveda is the oldest and the most natural system of medicine that originated in India years ago. It is approximately 3000 years ago medicinal science. Ayurveda is derived from two words, "Ayur" means "Life" and "Veda" means "Science", thus Ayurveda describes the meaning "Science of Life" or 'Knowledge of Life'. As per Ayurvedic Science, the body is made up of five elements, i.e. Akash (Ether), Vayu (Air), Agni (Fire), Apas (Water), and Prithvi (Earth). These 5 elements create 3 doshas namely, Kapha, Vata and Pitta. When these are balanced, then an individual remains healthy and when these are imbalances, an individual remains ill. Ayurveda helps in balancing all of these to give you a healthy lifestyle.
The 300 Hours Yoga Course explains;
- What is Ayurveda?
- Fundamentals of Ayurveda
- Tridosha (Vata, Pitta and Kapha)
- Prakriti (Know Your Constitution)
- Pancha Mahabhuta [Earth (Prithvi), Water (Jal), Fire (Agni), Air (Vayu) and Aether / Space (Aakash)]
- Vikurti (After Creation)
- Sapta Dhatu or 7 Body Elements (Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja and Sukhra)
- Mala (Waste Products)
- Srotas (Body Channels) - 16 as per Ayurveda
- Agni (Digestive Fire)
- Koshta (Alimentary Tract)
- Ama (Undigested Metabolic Toxins)
Bandhas is the Sanskrit word which means Lock. The aim of it is to block the energy flow from a particular part of the body. When the lock is opened, then the energy flows properly throughout the body and maintains overall wellness and vitality.
What'll you learn?- Meaning and Importance of Energy Lock
- Kundalini Awakening
- Bandhas and Prana
- Unblocking the system for energy flow through Bandha
- 3 Energy Knots (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) and How to Open Them
- The outcome of Bandhas practice
- Precautions
- Health and Spiritual Benefits
- Practices (Beginners and Intermediate Level)
- Agnisar - Advance Level (Preparation to Uddiyana)
- Advance Level Vahir Kumbhaka (External Retention)
- Advance Level Antar Kumbhaka (Internal Retention)
- Ashwini Mudra to prepare Mulabandha
- Vajroli Mudra to prepare Mulabandha
- Mula bandhas (Anal lock)
- Uddiyana bandha (Abdominal lock)
- Jalandhar Bandha (Throat Lock)
- Maha Bandha (Great Lock)
Prana, the life energy Yama means control. It is the foundation practice of the traditional form of yoga. It is not just a breathing practice but much more than this. The class of pranayama reveals its secrets and the power of pranayama to gain the right health, peace, and balance.
The four week course offers a different experience, such as;- Week 1: Step wise knowledge of pranayama and building strength.
- Week 2: From the beginning to the deep core of pranayama.
- Week 3: Advance practice by holding the breath and manifesting chakra awareness.
- Week 4: Teaching practice while moving to the master level of the breath.
Pranayama Topics:
- Definition of Prana
- Definition of Pranayama
- Definition of breath
- Connection of the Prana and the breath
- Importance of Pranayama
- Benefits of Pranayama
- Preparing ourselves to practice pranayama
- Aspects of Breathing
- Ancient Texts of Breathing
- General understanding
- Knowledge of nostrils
- Activating nostrils for pranayama
- Secrets of Pranayama
- Breath flow in 5 elements
- Unit of Prana
- Function of Prana
- Three levels of Prana
- Three Gunas
- Flow of Prana
- Quality of breath
- Imbalance of Prana
- Retention of breath
- 6 Sitting postures for Pranayama practices
- Breathing pattern
- Chakras and Kundalini connect with Prana
- Beginners and Intermediate Practices of Pranayama
- Clavicular Pranayama
- Thoracic Pranayama
- Diaphragmatic Pranayama
- Yogic Pranayama
- Pranava Pranayama (Om Meditation Breathing)
- Nadi Shodhana Pranayama or Anulom Vilom Pranayama
- Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellows Breath)
- Kapalbhati Pranayama (Skull Shining Breath)
- Bhramari Pranayama (Humming Bee Breath)
- Ujjayi Pranayama (Ocean Breath)
- Sitali Pranayama (Cooling Breath)
- Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath)
- Murcha Pranayama (Swooning Breath Yoga)
- Surya Bhedi Pranayama (Right Nostril Breathing)
- Chandra Bhedi Pranayama (Left Nostril Breathing)
Hatha Yoga sessions conducted by our school are a positive workout for one's physical and mental wellness. It originated years ago with the aim to attain health and peace. The practice also benefits you with strength and flexibility.
Hatha Yoga works on the basic aim of;- Promoting health and longevity
- Strengthening the mind
- Awakening the Kundalini
Practices:
- Joints and glands exercise foundation practices
- Joints and glands exercise advanced practices
- Centering postures series (Yoga Sequence Builder)
- Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
- Chandra Namaskar (Moon Salutation)
- Standing postures series
- Kneeling postures series
- Sitting Postures series
- Forward bending postures series
- Backward bending postures series
- Supine postures series
- Prone Postures series
- Fire Series series
- Inversions series
- Twisting postures series
- Balancing Postures series
- Relaxing Posture series
- Meditative Asana Series
Philosophy Of Hatha Yoga
You have done practice sessions but what about theory? It is also as important as practice sessions. If you are not theoretically aware of Hatha yoga and its elements, you are not able to practice it well.
- Surya Namaskar Philosophy
- Hatha Yoga Philosophy
- Kundalini Awakening
- Asanas
- Yog Sadhana
- Benefits of Hatha Yoga Asanas
- Rules and Regulations
- Advancing Yoga Poses
The four weeks program work as;
- Week 1: Introducing Meditation and Building Foundation
- Week 2: Making the mind able to focus on a single aspect with concentration process and exercises.
- Week 3: Meditation Techniques
- Week 4: Chakra Awareness and Kundalini Meditation
What'll you learn?
- What is Meditation?
- History and Origin of Meditation
- How to prepare yourself for Meditation?
- What Meditation is actually?
- What Meditation is not?
- Why to meditate?
- How to meditate?
- Where to meditate?
- When to meditate?
- Philosophy of Meditation
- Meditation Traditions
- Meditation Scriptures
- Aim and Objectives of Meditation
- Sitting Positions
- How to Sit Correctly
- Preliminary Practices Before Practicing Meditation
- Diaphragmatic Breathing in Meditation
- Correct Breathing in Meditation
- How to Relax in Meditation?
- Lifestyle in Meditation
- Diet of Meditation
- Why should one sleep while meditating?
- What are the rules of meditation?
- Styles of Meditation Practices
- Himalayan Meditation Practices
- Basics Foundation Meditation Practice
- Breath- Mind- Mantra Awareness
- Trataka Meditation
- Nada Meditation Practices
- Music Meditation
- Om Meditation
- Mantra Power Meditation
- Active Meditation Practices
- Dynamic Moving Meditation (Osho)
- Buddha Walking Meditation
- Karma Yoga Meditation
- Natraj Meditation
- Sufi Meditation
- Gaurishankar Meditation
- Ajna Chakra Awakening Meditation
- Kundalini Active Meditation
- Vipassana & Passive Meditation Practices
- Breath Awareness (Anapana)
- Mindfulness and Sensation
- Total Awareness Practice
- How to Do Japa (recitation)
- Kirtan Even and Creating a Spiritual Vibe
- One-Day Silence Meditation
- Silence Practice
Mantras are sacred sounds, words, or phrases which are recited to attain spiritual attention. In other words, a mantra is a tool of the mind. It helps the mind in focusing better.
Mantra Healing- Mantras for physical healing
- Mantras for mental healing
- Mantras for emotional healing
- Mantras for spiritual healing
Mantras for planetary disorders
- Mantra for sun
- Mantra for moon
- Mantra for Saturn
- Mantra for vrihaspti/guru
- Mantra for Mangala
Mantra for healing the different diseases
- Mantra for Cancer
- Mantra for HBP
- Mantra for heart problem
- Mantra in pregnancy
- Mantra for stress relief
- Mantra for concentration
- Surya Mantra (Sun Mantra) -Om Hring Hraung Suryay Namah
- Chandra Mantra (Moon Mantra) - Om Aing Kling Somay Namah
- Mangala Mantra - Om Hung Shring Bhaumay Namah
- Buddha Mantra - Om Aing Shring Shring Budhay Namah
- Brihaspati Guru Mantra - Om Hring Cling hung Brihsptye Namah
- Shukra Mantra - Om Hring Shring Shukray Namah
- Shani Mantra - Om Aing Hring Shring Shanaishchray Namah
- Rahu Mantra - Om Aing Hring Rahave Namah
- Ketu mantra - Om Hring Aing Ketave Namah
Chakras are energy points of the body. They are believed to be spinning disks which is needed to be open and aligned for healthy well-being. In the human body, there are 7 chakras.
Characteristics of each chakra;Muladhara Chakra or Root Chakra
- Sound: Lam
- Location: Between the anus and genitals, the base of the spine
- Petal: Four Petals
- Color: Red
Swadhistana or Sacral Chakra
- Sound: Vam
- Location: Below the bellybutton
- Petal: Six Petals
- Color: Orange
Manipura or Solar Plexus Chakra
- Sound: Ram
- Location: The Upper Abdomen
- Petal: Ten Petals
- Color: Yellow
Anahata or Heart Chakra
- Sound: Yam
- Location: Above the heart
- Petal: Twelve Petals
- Color: Green/Pink
Visuddha or Throat Chakra
- Sound: Ham
- Location: Throat
- Petal: Sixteen Petals
- Color: Blue
Ajna or Third Eye Chakra
- Sound: Om
- Location: Between the eyebrows
- Petal: Two Petals
- Color: Indigo
Sahasrara or Crown Chakra
- Sound: Silence
- Location: Top of the head
- Petal: One Thousand Petals
- Color: Violet, Gold, White
Just like you involve your body in physical exercise for its benefits, in the same way, meditation is an exercise for mental health. With the power of meditation, you can control your mind and block negative and unnecessary thoughts. You enter into a deep state of relaxation where peace is the ultimate goal. During the meditation class, you are advised to sit quietly by keeping your focus on a single thing. It helps you in eliminating tension and stress. With the 300 Hours yoga teacher training course, you get to learn basic and intermediate techniques of meditation. The four weeks program work as;
- Week 1: Introducing Meditation and Building Foundation
- Week 2: Making the mind able to focus on a single aspect with concentration process and exercises.
- Week 3: Meditation Techniques
- Week 4: Chakra Awareness and Kundalini Meditation
What'll you learn?
- Mind and its role in meditation
- Nature of mind
- Why the mind is anxious?
- Meditation as Reverse Journey of Pratiprasava
- Brain Waves
- Music and Meditation
- Emotional Purification Meditation
- Past Life Healing with Meditation
- Samadhi with Meditation
Styles Of Meditation Practices Himalayan Meditation Practices
- Advance Foundational Meditation Practice
- Breath- Mind- Mantra Awareness
- Trataka Meditation
- Anapana Meditation
Nada Meditation Practices
- Music Meditation
- Pranava Meditation
- Advance Mantra Meditation
Active Meditation Practices
- Dynamic Moving Meditation (Osho)
- Contemplative walking
- Meditation in daily life
Tantra & Kundalini Meditation Practices
- Meditation for Muladhara Chakra
- Meditation for Swadhisthana Chakra
- Meditation for Manipura Chakra
- Meditation for Anahata Chakra
- Meditation for Visuddhi Chakra
- Meditation for Ajna Chakra
- Meditation for Sahasrara Chakra
- Guru chakra Meditation
- Kundalini Meditation
Vipassana & Passive Meditation Practices
- Breath Awareness
- Mindfulness and Sensation
- Total Awareness Practice
Mudra is a symbolic gesture. It is normally practiced with hands and fingers, explaining the flow of energy in the subtle body. It brings a wondrous change in body and mind.
The 300 Hours Yoga Course explains; Hasta Mudra (Hand Mudra)- Yoni mudra
- Linga Mudra
- Bhairava Mudra
- Bhairavi Mudra
- Energy Mudra
- Viparita Karnai Mudra
- Mahabandha Mudra
- Mahabheda Mudra
- Kundalini Mudra
- Ashwini Mudra
- Vajroli Mudra
- Sahajoli Mudra
Prana, the life energy Yama means control. It is the foundation practice of the traditional form of yoga. It is not just a breathing practice but much more than this. The class of pranayama reveals its secrets and the power of pranayama to gain the right health, peace, and balance.
Four Weeks of Pranayama- Week 1: Advanced pranayama practices
- Week 2: Variations and experiments
- Week 3: Awakening nadis and chakras
- Week 4: Teaching practices and mastery of breathing
- What is Pranayama?
- How pranayama brought happiness
- Physiology of prana
- Elements in nature of prana
- Prana body types
- Astrology of Breathing science
- Prana and it routes
- How prana flows in the body
- Prana & Consciousness
- Number of breaths we take
- Research on prana
- Health parameter with breath length
- Guideline and discipline of pranayama
- Intermediate and Advance Practices of Pranayama
- Clavicular Pranayama (Upper Chest Pranayama)
- Thoracic Pranayama (Middle Chest Pranayama)
- Koshtiya (Diaphragmatic Pranayama)
- Full body Yogic Pranayama
- Pranava Pranayama (Om Meditation Breathing)
- Nadi Shodhana Pranayama or Anulom Vilom Pranayama
- Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellows Breath)
- Kapalbhati Pranayama (Skull Shining Breath)
- Bhramari Pranayama (Humming Bee Breath)
- Ujjayi Pranayama (Ocean Breath)
- Sitali Pranayama (Cooling Breath)
- Sitkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath)
- Murcha Pranayama (Swooning Breath Yoga)
- Surya Bhedi Pranayama (Right Nostril Breathing)
- Chandra Bhedi Prana
In yoga, anatomy is a crucial subject for yoga teachers and learners. In the class, you will get to know physical anatomy and spiritual anatomy.
Physical Anatomy- Prana supply to the respiratory system
- Function of cells
- Digestive system
- Circulatory system
- Endocrine system
- Physical transformation with yoga
- Hormone secretion in yoga
- Effects of pranayama on the respiratory system
- Effects of Yoga practice and Nauli on the digestive system
- A muscular and skeletal system with advanced postures
- Therapeutic applications of Yoga postures
- Avoid injuries in asana class
- Anatomy of pelvic griddle and spine
Physic body Anatomy
- Advanced details regarding the energy channel
- Anatomy of the 7 chakras (Muladhara Chakra, Swadhisthana Chakra, Manipura Chakra, Anahata Chakra, Visuddhi Chakra, Ajna Chakra, Sahasrara Chakra)
- Kundalini (Prime Energy and Souce of All Creativity)
- Pancha Kosha (5 Layers)
"Shat" means "Six" and "Karma" means "Actions". Thus, as per yogic science, Shatkarma is six cleansing actions that help to clean your body and mind. It is well described in the Hatha Yoga Tradition. Shatkarma is an important practice to maintain a balance between body and mind and also promote well-being. The practice eliminates toxins from the body and unblocks energy channels.
With the 300 Hours Yoga TTC, you will learn;- 11 major systems of the body
- Body purification
- What is Shatkarma or Shatkriya?
- Ancient scriptures of Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- Gheranda Samhita
- Precautions while performing shatkarmas
Practices
- Vamana Kriya (Purification of the upper digestive tract)
- Vastra Dhauti (Cleansing of the stomach and oesophagus)
- Laghu Sankha Prakyalana (Cleasning of the stomach and intestines)
- Bama Nauli Kriya
- Dakshina Nauli Kriya (Cleansing of the right abdomen)
- Vyaghra Kriya
Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana) Yoga Philosophy is a powerful subject that can change one's life. Many are confused that it only exists in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras but this is not true. It is the philosophy of life which can also be found in Bhagwat Geeta, Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Upanishads. The basic and main philosophy of yoga is simple, body, mind, and soul are one and one can not separate them. During the 4 weeks of the 300 Hours Yoga Course, Yoga Philosophy will explain to you the motive of life.
Week 1: The World of Enlightenment (Yoga Samadhi)- Yoga and Yoga Samadhi
- How to achieve Samadhi?
- Discipline of Yoga
- States of mind
- Controlling the mind
- What is Samadhi?
- What if we are not in the state of Samadhi?
- The right knowledge, wrong knowledge, imagination, sleep & memory
- Why practice Yoga Samadhi?
- Self-practice
- Types of Samadhi
- Yogi who born with yoga and bodiless yogi
- How to achieve Samadhi?
- What is God?
- What is Om?
- How to overcome obstacles in yoga?
- The utmost Samadhi
Week 2: (Yoga Sadhana)
- Tapasya (Intense practice of Yoga)
- How to practice Tapasya?
- Swadhyaya (Self-Analysis, self-discovery)
- Surrender to the Divine
- Kriya Yoga?
- Ignorance and emotional attachment
- Minimising pain
- Past life; pain and pleasure
- How pain lives with you and how it generates and vanishes
- Clear perception
- Right action
- Stability
- Control of sense organ
- Experience of self
- Source of liberation
- How to achieve total withdrawal and separation of mundane psychology
- Viveka kyati – insight discrimination
- Eight limbs of yoga
Week 3: Yoga Vibhuti
- Concentration
- Meditation
- Samadhi
- External and internal yoga
- How Yogis receive the knowledge of the entire cosmos
- How cessation of hunger and thrust is achieved
- Acquiring complete stillness
- Celestial beings
- How the flash of illumination happens
- How can one have knowledge of the mind
- Siddhis? Are they helpful or hindrances for Sadhana?
- Achieving glorification and indestructibility of bodily qualities.
Week 4: Yoga Kaivalya
- How Siddhi generates
- Achieving Kaivalya (liberation)
- Revision of the first week- Samadhi Yoga
- Revision of the second week –Sadhana Yoga
- Revision of the third week –Vibhuti Yoga
- Revision of the fourth week – Kaivalya Yoga
Yoga Therapy Yoga is the wellness science for nurturing the body, mind and spirit. It is the natural healing process to keep you healthy and free from illness. Yoga therapy uses yoga postures, breathing exercises (pranayama), meditation, and other practices to improve physical and mental well-being. Yoga therapy encourages the amalgamation of the body, mind, and spirit.
In the 300 Hours Yoga Course, you will learn;- The disease of the head and neck
- Headache
- Thyroid
- Heart problems
- Circulatory problems
- Respiratory system and its disorders
- The common cold
- Bronchitis and Eosinophilia
- Asthma
- Sinusitis and Hay Fever
- Tonsillitis
- Disorder of the Digestive system
- Upper Digestive disorders
- Peptic Ulcer
- Constipation
- Colitis
- Acute Gastro Enteritis
- Diabetes
- Hepatitis
- The problem of Obesity
- Arthritis
- Cervical Spondylitis
- Back pain
- Slipped Disk and Sciatica
- Kidney stones
- Menstrual disorder
- Disorders of the male reproductive system
- Hernia
- Skin problems
- Yoga For Health
- Yogic counselling for a healthy life.
- Yogic techniques to use in daily lifestyle.
- Yoga cures common diseases like Headaches, migraine, colds, sinus, etc.
- Yoga tools for back issues like backache, slipped disk, sciatica, diabetes, thyroid.
- What is alignment and why it is important
- What is an Asana , an exercise and a movement
- What is ideal alignment of body
- How to avoid misalignment
- How body can be positioned to optimise the Asana and exercise
- 9 major joints of the body movements patterns
- How to move and position the joints of body with safety and avoid injury
- What are the best possible patterns of movements
- How to prepare for an Asasna
- How to modify and do variation in an Asana
- Common mistakes in Asana
- How to adjust students in Asanas and classes
- Alignment of all types Sun Salutations
- Alignment of standing, balancing, forward bend , backbends, sidebends , twisting and inversions.
Yoga is the education of life and if you wish to clear the advanced yoga program of 300 hours, then do follow the criteria given below:
Students will be tested based on- Written Test
- Asana Practical Test
- Vinyasa Flow teaching to the class
- Attendance, Performance & behaviour
- Get a registered certificate of the 300 hours yoga ttc with a registered yoga school.
- Stay present in all lectures.
- Submit assignments timely.
- Conduct full yoga sessions.
- Achieve passing marks at the end of the course.
Daily Yoga Schedule
The 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course at Atharv Yogshala follows a strict schedule in compliance with Yoga Alliance standards. Nearly 6 to 7 hours of training time are assigned to some aspect of yoga each day. You could find the training intensive but enlightening.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 05:00 AM | Wake Up |
| 05:30 AM - 06:00 AM | Morning Tea |
| 06:00 AM - 07:30 AM | Hatha Yoga |
| 07:45 AM - 08:45 AM | Pranayama |
| 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Yoga Philosophy |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Tea Time |
| 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM | Yoga Anatomy/Alignment Class |
| 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM | Lunch |
| 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Mantra/Ayurveda/Teaching Methodology |
| 04:15 PM - 05:45 PM | Ashtanga Vinyasa |
| 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Meditation/Yoga Nidra |
| 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM | Dinner |
| 10:00 pm | Lights Off |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:00 AM | Shat Kriya - Cleansing Practice |
| 07:30 AM | Self-practice |
| 08:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 10:30 AM | Self-Practicum |
| 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM | Rest |
| 01:30 PM | Lunch |
| 02:00 PM | Free/Rest/Self-Study |
Please note:
Excursions will be in the Morning/Afternoon/Evening time.
Schedule on Sunday- Whole day is Rest/ Holiday/ Field Visits
- Includes Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner in Campus
Study Materials/Give-away
- Yoga Manual
- Notebook
- Jal Neti Pot, Rubber Neti
- School Bag
- School T-Shirt
Excursions to be Done
Kunjapuri : Sunrise Tour
Kunjapuri Devi Temple is one of the most revered Shakti Peeths of Goddess Shakti in Garhwal Himalayas. This is an ancient temple located at about 1600 meters height. The beauty of this place is, you can see snow-clad white Himalayas and river Ganga (Ganges) from the same peak. Kunjapuri is temple of Goddess Durga , as it being one of the thirteen Shakti Peethas (Power Centers) in Shivalik range and one of the three Shakti Peethas in Tehri district established by Jagadguru Shankaracharya.
Ganga Aarti - Rishikesh
The Ganga Aarti is performed by Vedic priests, or by the children. The Maha Aarti begins with the chanting of Vedas, bhajans, and offers prayers to Agni, the god of fire. Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh is conducted on Triveni Ghat and Parmarth Niketan Ashram every day, and hundreds of people physically become a part of it and thousands virtually. The Ganga Aarti is live telecasted every day across the globe. During the aarti, lit diyas float on the river making the view breathtaking.
Itharana Village : Nature Walk
At Itharana, every activity you indulge in aims to drive you a little closer to nature. Itharana is your escape from the compact concrete buildings, blaring streets and a frenzied daily routine to the peace of a rustic Himalayan village. If you are an avid yoga practitioner, you can practice your sun-salutations while overlooking the dawn every morning and sipping the natural beauty. Itharana is blessed with the best of nature. The aim of Itharna is to achieve a perfect balance between urban and rural life, away from digitisation yet well connected to the outer world.
Bhootnath Temple
Bhootnath temple is hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Bhootnath Temple is located in Swargashram area behind Parmarth Niketan Ashram. Bhootnath Temple has multiple floors. The main temple is small temple on top floor. From the top floor you will get amazing panoramic view of Rishikesh. According to legends Lord Shiva took rest here while he was going to marry his first wife Sati. Unlike the other temples this temple is very quiet as not many people visit here. The temple is surrounded by Rajaji National Park on 3 sides.
School & Premises
Atharv Yogshala's stay and meals are truly based on yogic patterns. Our accommodation is situated in a beautiful quiet place, a wholly isolated space just outside of Rishikesh. You will be surrounded by nature away from the chaos and busy everyday life and feel calm as soon as you enter the school premises. AtharvYogshala is a beautiful place for nature lovers and perfect for meditation and finding your true self.
At Atharv yogshala we follow the ashram principals An ashram is a place of temporary retreat where great effort is undertaken to accelerate the transformation process towards self-realization. It is a place of spiritual retreat and growth where you come to know yourself.
An ashram fosters and encourages various types of discipline without which hard work and effort are not possible. It also teaches us how to live with simplicity, rather than indulging in the passing whims of fashion or social trends. The very atmosphere of the ashram environment is infused with spiritual ideals for us to reflect on and absorb.
Rishikesh - The small city in Uttarakhand, is undoubtedly the prime choice for yoga lovers, from all over the world. It is also known as the "World's Capital of Yoga." The spiritual atmosphere of the city makes it more vibrant and divine. It is a yoga-centric city. All fully furnished rooms are spacious and well-appointed.
You will find every modern facility in a secure and clean environment at our premises. They are cleaned regularly and have a cabinet and attached bathroom for your convenience. Also, there is a big dining hall where all students dine together and share their thoughts. Free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities are also available. We have the supportive environment and calm atmosphere needed for spiritual growth.
Yogic Meals at Atharv Yogshala
Atharv Yogshala offers three times a day freshly cooked meals, herbal tea and filtered drinking water. Atharv Yogshala Sattvic diet primarily consumes nutritious foods, including fresh produce and nuts, which is why this diet may lead to a number of health benefits. However, it’s quite restrictive, and many healthy foods are off-limits.
Living a healthy lifestyle is the expectation of everyone but very few obey the rule of living a healthy life.
Eating Satvic food will give you good health, good nutrition and improves digestion. Sattvic food is very natural since it includes all fresh and medicinal ingredients. The diet is so natural that you don’t feel heavy or lethargic after eating and gives a peaceful feeling so here in Atharv Yogshala yoga practitioners slowly start incorporating Satvic food in theirs diet and learn to cook varieties of tasty dishes because this is going to show wonderful results in your body starting from good health, good energy boost and positive state of mind.
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Recommended Books
Whether you’re looking for a light read about beginner yoga poses or a deep dive into how yoga promotes spiritual healing, the right book can round out your knowledge and improve your practice. The best yoga books cover a topic you're interested in, have a length that fits your needs, and are written by a credible yoga expert. Depending on your reading habits, it may also help to look for digital versions of the book. This can be very convenient since you won't have to worry about lugging around a heavy book to read. Illustrations are also a great feature since they can show you how different yoga poses are properly achieved. We researched various yoga books with these features in mind.
The book by B.K.S. Iyengar, "Light on Yoga" is the bible for many people who practice Iyenger method of yoga. It is the best book if you are doing self practice on asanas, meditation or relaxation. The book has more than 600 illustrations which describes different postures and breathing exercises. It is a comprehensive book and the best for novice who are seeking for the benefits of yoga for body, mind, and soul.
Light on Pranayama is another book by B.K.S. Iyengar. It is a descriptive book on pranayama practice. The different types of pranayama, like Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, Nadi Shodhan, and others are described in this book. It also depicts the benefits of pranayama for various mental disorders like anxiety, stress, and depression. The book is a descriptive guideline for the pranayama program. You can do daily self practice of 15-30 minutes of pranayama with the help of the book.
There are various books published by Bihar School of Yoga. All are certainly the best if you want to do self-practice and learning. It clears your insight to various aspects or elements on yoga, pranayama, and meditation. Some of the books by Bihar School of Yoga are Yoga & Kriya, Upasana: In the Presence of Divine, Prana & Pranayama, and so on.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda is a comprehensive study of yoga philosophy and sutras. It is a guide to physical postures, meditation, pranayama, as well as aspects to deal with daily situations. The books covers practical examples which are shared by Sri Swami Satchidananda which he had done to achieve the ultimate physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Hatha Yoga Pradipika is authored by Swami Muktibodhananda. It is divided into different parts, each part explaining a certains style of yoga. It involves the yoga of the body, and mind. It is a deeper insight on knowing how to awaken the chakras and kundalini with yoga. Shatkarmas are also discussed elaborately in the book. The book clears your doubts and every topic and is certainly the best for self-study.
Please contact us to find out more about our yoga courses and retreats.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are interested then it is very much expected that you know which is the hub of Yoga. Well thus taking the curse and doing it from the best place has to be the best decision for you. Also here the atmosphere, ambiance nature, hills, everything is so perfect that it altogether enhances your learning and the course.
This is a 300-hour program which is designed over 4 weeks and this course mainly focuses on deeper knowledge. Here all the learned techniques will be brushed up with full details about them. The learning will be improved and enhanced technically and structurally where all the performing forms are to be elaborated.
It depends on you where you want to do which course. You can do the 200 and the 300-hour courses in two different schools there will not be any problem. But definitely in the case of a 500-hour course, there will be a problem.
It is believed and expected that the 300-hour course will be taken by someone who is a little bit experienced in yoga. This course is for anyone who wants to brush up their skills, any teacher or someone who wants to set up his or her studio and is in the learning phase.
Factors like online-offlines do not matter at all. If you have taken one course online and want to pursue the other offline then it is normal and you can come to Rishikesh and register at the Vinyasa Yogshala. All the classes will be very normal provided you have learned everything properly.
Yes, there is a huge difference between the 200 and the 300-hour course. In the 200-hour course, one will just learn the basics and in the 300-hour course, a deep knowledge will be gained. The pose and the asana level and difficulty vary a lot.
