200-HOUR VINYASA YOGA TE ACHER TRAINING

COURSES IN RISHIKESH, INDIA

Eager to learn more about the art of Yoga and share your knowledge by teaching other
inspired Yogis? If your answer is yes, don't hesitate any further. Join our 200HR Yoga
TTC at our Vinyasa Yoga School Academy India full of learning experiences and fun!
Yoga is about taking control and responsibility for your own health. It's about calming
the fluctuations of a manic mind through breath, movement and meditation. Our well
established course program takes you to different subjects including the philosophy
behind Yoga (pranayama, mediation, asanas). In this way you will develop yourself on a
spiritual, mental and physical level, giving you the confidence to take your Yoga practice
to a deeper level and become a moving Yoga Teacher.
We look forward to welcome you with open arms in our heartwarming and uplifting Yoga
School in India!
'' Yoga is the practice of quieting the mind.'' Patanjali.

What characterizes us?

Rishikesh, also referred to as ''the Yoga capital of the world'' is a unique place to study
Y oga. Surrounded by the holy waters of the Ganges, set onto the hills of the beautiful,
green Himalayan Mountains you'll experience an instant and natural feeling of true
happiness and gratitude. Enjoy the nightly Ganga Aarti (fire offering) on the Ganges in
the evenings. All and all granted for a truly spiritual journey into India, completing your

Yoga course with an uplifted spirit and feeling compassion for everything surrounding
you.
Next to this we are very proud to introduce you to our beloved family consisting of our
highly qualified Indian team of teachers and our staff members. All teachers have a
unique approach with a personal touch of love, paying attention for the group process
but also meeting the student's personal needs. Our humble staff members will do
everything in their power to make your stay as convenient as possible, making it feel as
if you are home.

Course program
The course has a duration of 4 weeks. Classes will be held from Monday till Saturday,
with a half day on Thursday and an off day on Sunday. The full program can be find
under ''Happy Yoga TTC schedule''.

Eligibility and accreditations

The 200HR TTC certification is accessible for anyone who is interested in deepening
their Yoga practice.

Vinyasa Yoga Academy is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga

Alliance, which designates this teacher training program as one which
follows Yoga Alliance's standards. Students who complete an approved
training with this school may be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance.
To get the 200-Hour Yoga instructor diploma the student needs to attend
the 4-weeks duration course. Assessments will be based on written
assignments as well as practical evaluations and student conduct will be a
part of the assessment criteria.

VINYASA YOGA TTC-EXTENDED CURRICULAM

VINYASA YOGA TTC-EXTENDED CURRICULAM

Asana (Yoga Postures)
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Hatha Yoga Asanas
Ashtanga Yoga Asanas
Structuring and sequencing the asana
sun salutation ( Surya Namaskara A & B )
15 Most Inportant Standing Asanas ( The Primary Series)
20 Most Imporatnt sitting Asanas ( The primary Series)

Bandhas (Energy Lock)

Introduction to Yogic Bandhas
Jalandhara Bandha (Throat Lock)
Moola Bandha (Perineum Contraction)
Uddiyana bandha (Abdominal contraction)

Yoga Darshana (Yoga philosophy)

9 Indian Philosophies
History and origin of Yoga
Eight limbs and the aim of Yoga
Emotional purification through Yoga
Understanding Mind and its all four aspects
Yoga Sutra of Patanjali
5 Vritti modification of the mind
Kriya Yoga and its importance of practice
The Chakras
Kundalini Yoga
Ancient texts of Yoga Tradition

Adhyatma Sadhana (Spiritual Practices)

Kirtan (Chanting and singing spiritual music)
Chanting vedic Hyms and Mantras

Arati Singing divine glory of Divinity

Japa Recitation of Divine sounds

Pranayama (Power of Breathing)

Understanding the importance correct breathing
Clavicular, Thoracic and Diaphragmatic Breathing
Kapala-bhati (Fire Breathing)
Bhastrika (Belly Breathing)
Nadi-Sodhanam (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
Bhramari (Brain Cells Activating Humming Breathing)
Ujjayi (Throat Chakra Breathing)
Surya-Bhedi (Sun Energy Activation Breathing)
Chandra-Bhedi (Moon Energy Activation Breathing)
Sitli (Cooling Mouth Breathing)
Sitkari (Cooling Teeth Breathing)

Sharirik Vijnan ( Anatomy)

Chakras
Compression and Tension
Functional Anatomy
Bones and Joints
The spine
The muscles
Four Types Of Postures
Yoga Therapy
Health Concerns
Skeletal system and understanding of joints in Yoga
Muscular System and strengthening and flexibility of muscles
Respiratory system
Spiritual Anatomy

Dhyanam and Dharana(Meditation and Concentration)

Contemplative walking
Basics of meditation
Candle light gazing meditation
So-Ham meditation
Mantra Meditation
Chakra meditation
Kundalini Meditation'

Dancing, Laughing Meditation

Breath Awareness Meditation

Sat-karma (Six Yogic Cleansing)

Jala-Neti
Rubber Neti
Kapal-Bhati
Trataka
Nauli

Mudras (Yoga Gesture and attitude)

Introduction to Mudras
5 group of Yoga mudras
Jnana, Chin and Bhairava mudra for meditation and memory
Yoni Mudra
Hridaya Mudra
Shambhavi Mudra
Nasikagra Drishti
Khechari Mudra
Kaki mudra

Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep and sleeping meditation)

Full body Relaxation
Tension Relaxation
Heart center Yoga Nidra
Awakening subtle body
Chakra Awakening
Healing Relaxation Practices

Yoga Vyavasaya (Opening a Yoga Business)

How to organize a retreat
Need to know before opening a Yoga center
Things needed for your Yoga school
Registration with yoga alliance and Yoga Community

Choosing a place for your retreat and yoga courses

Yoga and profession

Upachara (Healing Practices)

Ayurveda and alternate therapy
Understanding Tri-dosha
Understanding Healing diet
Introduction to Healing through Reiki
Natural Healing
Self-Massage
How to do Ayurveda massage

Yoga Chikitsa (Yoga Therapy)

Yogic Consultation
Therapy with the Yoga posture
Yoga therapy for Back pain
Yoga therapy for Heart diseases
Yoga for obesity
Yoga for hyper tension

Alignment / Adjustment
Hip opening
Joints opening
Correcting postures
Preparation for advance postures
Safety of adjustment

Practice (Adhyapanam)
Demonstration
Alignment
Instructions

Teaching Methodology
Step-by-Step Class Structure Planning
Student Guidelines (How to care for different skill levels in your class)

Class Preparation (Mental and emotional preparation for teaching)

Adhyatma Sadhana (Spiritual Practices)

Kirtan (Chanting and singing spiritual music)
Chanting vedic Hyms and Mantras
Arati Singing divine glory of Divinity
Japa Recitation of Divine sounds

Principles and Guidelines:

Vinyasa Yoga Academy is a Traditional Vinyasa Yoga School.

The Teaching starts from early in the morning. The time schedule of the practices change
according to the seasons.
Respectful behavior is mandatory at all times on and off the premises.
To respect the rules and regulations Vinyasa Yoga Academy will not refund the fee of
students after joining the course.
We must be informed in advance if the student is not going to come for a meal.
Before departure from Vinyasa Yoga Academy, students must return all the books from the
library.
Non veg. food, smoking, and drinking alcohol are not allowed on the Vinyasa Yoga Academy
premises.