200 Hour yoga teacher training in rishikesh india experience an unforgettable, fun-filled life changing experience in the foundation 200 hour yoga teacher training Course in Rishikesh begin your yoga journey with clarity and vision to lighten up the self. Let us prepare you with ancient teachings and techniques so that you can come up as a accomplished yogi or yogini. 

We Already know about basic yoga course but if you want to level up your yoga practice you can join Himalayan Yoga Association’s 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Certification course It is professional and comprehensive program based on teachings of Ashtanga yoga – Hatha yoga – Vinyasa Flow designed by accomplished yoga masters after lot of self-study on the subjects of yoga in order to provide best teachings to the students. Learn about Types of yoga

RYT200 Yoga Certification offers detailed teachings on asana’s (Yoga Postures), meditation, Pranayama, yoga philosophy, yoga anatomy physiology, alignment-adjustment, teaching methodology as well as fundamentals of Ayurveda and its importance.

All yoga classes are taught by well- educated accomplished yogis (Masters) that lefts no space for doubts on the teachings when students step forward to teach others. Once the course syllabus is completed students are also given opportunity to teach their classmates in the presence of teacher which brings clarity and self-confidence in their teaching.

Yoga teacher training course in rishikesh is suitable for all walks of life people whether you are beginner, intermediate or want to learn for personal development or yoga as profession so you are on the right place, come and join Himalayan yoga Association to learn how to transform millions lives.

Why do 200 hour yoga teacher training course in india?

Experience and explore the authentic wisdom of the ancient art of yoga straight from the genuine yoga gurus in the land of yogis and saints – India! A 200 hour yoga teacher training course in rishikesh, india is the best way to achieve this!

This program is not only meant to create and build a community of yoga teachers who will share and impart the yogic knowledge they have imbibed during the course, to others in future, but is also meant to let the practitioners apply what they have learnt in their daily or routine life and lifestyle to make it more meaningful and purpose oriented.

Strengthen your core concepts and your spiritual side while simultaneously gaining a sound foundation as you perform your asanas and learn more about them.  Gain a comprehensive insight through these various asanas and yogic philosophy to know how the body functions and how the mind develops and evolves gradually.

Also access the multiple dimensions of the yogic way of life as you go exploring them and  gain a whole new perspective of the world.

Planning on pursuing a 200 hour yoga teacher training course in india, but not quite sure as to which location to pursue it from?

Yoga teacher training near you may be easily and adequately available in the West, however most prefer a visit to India to pursue the same and become certified yoga teachers.

The reasons are more than one, some  prefer accessing the subject of yoga in its authentic form from where it took birth. On the other hand some others find the idea more cost effective.

And some feel it serves them a dual purpose of combining a travel and a course at the same time thus making the trip an experience worthwhile. Whatever the purpose, it is essential to be prepared well in advance prior to embarking upon the voyage.

Where to pursue a yoga teacher training in india?

India has several beautiful destinations ideally suited for a course on yoga teacher training such as Goa, Dharamsala, and Rishikesh. The humble town of Rishikesh presents a fine blend of yoga with meditative introspection  amidst the tranquility of the Himalayas, the waterfalls and the presence of the gorgeous river Ganges .

This holy city in India gained high popularity during the time of visit by the Beatles and the meditative environment here continues to lure one and many as they feel the vibes as soon as they step foot in the sacred soil of this spot.

Resting at peace in the Himalayan foothills, the town of rishikesh has been spotted for the saints and yogis meditating and taking a dip in the river Ganges daily. Besides, Rishikesh offers adventurous hiking for those passionate about nature and a flourishing downtown enlivened by the presence of great musicians and artists promising you an enriching cultural episode to witness.

So create your next trip to India and make Rishikesh your must-visit destination to learn about the yogic wisdom and explore the path towards enlightenment.

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh Course Overview

Yoga Anatomy & Physiology

Comprehensive & deep study of postures anatomy, movements and the key systems of the body. Learn how the body parts work and apply this knowledge for safe and effective practice and teaching.

Mastering The Asanas (Postures)

Course includes deep practice of asanas (Postures) Ashtanga Yoga/ vinyasa flow as well as its theory. Students are also provided a separate class on alignment- adjustment- teaching methodology as these are part of the training, this class given enough time to students to interact with their teachers and finding out the answers of their questions.

Yoga Philosophy

Yoga philosophy in Sanskrit called yoga darshan which means guiding students through philosophy of life with the help of ancient yoga texts to the aim of yoga. 200 hour yoga ttc in Rishikesh at himalayan yoga school imparts teachings of the mystic sage Patanjali’s ‘Patanjali yoga sutras’ which teaches students to learn how to live appropriate life.

Meditation & Mantra Chanting

Mantras – Sound vibrations that permeate every cell of your being and allow your mind to dissolve and repose. Meditation is that which gives you deep rest. Meditation is an activity in which the practitioner just sits and allows the mind to dissolve. The rest in meditation is deeper than the deepest sleep that you can ever have. When the mind becomes free from agitation, is calm and serene and at peace, meditation happens.

Pranayama

The prana creates an aura around the body. It flows through thousands of subtle energy channels called ‘nadis’ and energy centers called ‘chakras’. The quantity and quality of prana and the way it flows through the nadis and chakras determines one’s state of mind. If the prana level is high and its flow is continuous, smooth and steady, the mind remains calm, positive and enthusiastic.

Ayurveda

Ayurveda is ancient knowledge that indicates the very measure of life, advising on the appropriate and inappropriate, happy and sorrowful conditions of living, and recommending practices auspicious for longevity.

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training School in Rishikesh - Course Syllabus

Ashtanga Yoga Postures
Ashtanga yoga primary series sequence made by K. pattabhi jois, In 200 hours yoga TTC we teach our students basics of Ashtanga yoga and we guide them through the completely Ashtanga yoga series in a systematically way according to the ashtanga yoga tradition which includes-

Sun salutation A
Sun salutation B
Standing sequence postures
Seated sequence postures
Finishing sequence postures
Mysore style/ use of yoga props/ Teaching practice

On 1st week– introduction to Ashtanga yoga followed by Sun salutation A & B.
On 2nd week – Standing sequence postures & use of yoga props.
On 3rd week – Seated sequence postures & Finishing sequence postures.
On 4th week – Mysore style & Teaching practice.

Hatha Yoga/ Vinyasa Flow (Asanas) 1 st to 3rd week

Sun Salutations
Standing & Balancing Postures
Seated Postures
Prone
Supine
Back-bend postures
Inversions

4th week
Teachings
Doubts

Anatomy 1st week
Meaning & Importance / Introduction of anatomy & physiology
Directional terms of anatomy
Introduction of skeleton structure & functions
Bone anatomy & human skeleton system
Important names of human skeleton system
Angular movements of human body
Assignment paper submission/ activities/ exercises

Anatomy 2nd week
Introduction of joints
Function of all types of joints
Anatomy of synovial joints (Knee)
Types of synovial joints & their functions
Types of cartilage & connective tissues
Pectoral girdle introduction & functions
Pelvic girdle introduction & function
Ankle & wrist joints
Assignment/ Activities/ Exercises.

Anatomy 3rd week
Meaning and Importance/Introduction of anatomy and physiology
Introduction of skeleton structure and functions
Bone anatomy and human skeleton system
Important names of human skeleton system
Introduction of joints
Function of all types of joints
Types of synovial joints and their functions
Types of cartilage and connective tissues
Pectoral girdle introduction and functions

4th Week 
Presentation on any topic to anatomy teacher.
Assignments & activities.

Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)
Introduction to Yoga
Summary about Yoga
Evolution of yoga
Introduction to patanjali yog sutra
Introduction to Raja Yoga
Objectives of Yoga
Self attainments & obstacles
Introduction to Karam Yoga
Introduction to Trigunas
Description of 8-Limbs of Patanjali yoga.

Meditation
Introduction to meditation
Guided Meditation
Breathing Awareness Meditation
Om / Mantra Meditation
Trataka
Dynamic meditation
Tips for developing concertation Silence Practice
Ajapa jap/ Antar mouna & Yog nidra

Pranayama (Breathing Practices)
Introduction of Pranayama
Benefits of pranayama
General guidelines
Clavicular
Thorocic and Diaphragmatic Breathing (Yogic Breathing)
Ujjayi
Bhastrika
Kapalbhati
Nadi – Sodhana
Bhramari
Surya – Bhedi & Chandra – Bhedi Sheetali & Sheetkari

Mudras (Yoga Gestures)
Jnana mudra
Chin mudra
Bhairava mudra
Nasikagra

Yoga Bandhas (Energy Lock)
Preparation
Uddiyana
Jalandhar
Mula & Maha Bandha

Yoga Cleansing (Shatkarma)
Rubber-neti
Jalaneti
Kapalbhati- cleansing the lungs

Sitting postures for pranayama sadhana
Easy pose
Half-lotus
Swastikasana
siddha yoni asana

Teaching Practice & Methodology
Demonstration
Alignment
Instructions
Adjustment

Evaluation are based on
Written Test
Asana Practical Test
Attendance
Performance
Behaviour

Daily Schedule

Time                         Schedule
5:30 Am                   Morning Bell
6:00- 7:00 Am          Shatkarma & Pranayama
7:00- 8:30 Am          Hatha/ Vinyasa flow Yoga
9:00 Am                    Breakfast
10:00 -11:00 Am       Yoga philosophy
11:00- 12:00 pm        Meditation
12:00- 1:00 Pm         Yoga Anatomy/ Alignment/ Adjustment/ Teaching Methodology
1:00- 2:00 Pm           Lunch
2:00- 4:00 pm            Free time
4:00- 5:30 Pm            Ashtanga Yoga
5:30 Pm                     Tea Break
7:00- 8:00 Pm             Dinner
9:00 pm                       Lights off 

Himalayan yoga Association aim is to provide practitioners authentic yoga education as it is through yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, providing a great team of accomplished yogis who speaks through their consciousness, who has experienced what they teach, providing students real yogic life-style so that they can feel the power or energy of yogic life. Providing traditional yoga teachings by our Expert Yoga Teachers in Rishikesh as it was about thousand years ago, providing pious environment to go beyond the physical and the mental states to live the life in everlasting bliss.

The most important purpose of our courses is to completely prepare the students (yoga practitioners) in yoga sciences so that when he/she completes their study their vision for teaching or practice is clear.

Himalayan yoga Association & Yoga school is running many yoga courses, courses are being run to keep the main purpose in the mind to full-fill everyone needs. Currently himalayan yoga Association is offering short yoga retreats in Rishikesh, yoga for beginners, yoga for inter-mediate, yoga for advance students. The master course is 3 months yoga diploma which is affiliated by the government of india and it’s certification is recognized all around the world. Other courses such as: 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, 300 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, 500 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh are affiliated by yoga alliance USA, Yoga alliance UK, Yoga alliance inter-national.

All yoga teachers at Himalayan Yoga Association are certified accomplished yoga teachers, holding master and Phd degree in Yoga Sciences recognized by the government of India. All gurus have been teaching yoga for many years around the world and their experience as well as accomplishment on the path of yoga makes very easy for them to understand their students and guiding them towards right direction.

Himanshu Ji (The Founder)

Yoga philosphy Teacher & Meditation Teacher

A simple man, fewer needs, and an accomplished yogi is what describe Himanshu Ji. He is one of the most respected yoga gurus in the yoga city of Rishikesh. His aim has always been to educate the people about yoga sciences and yoga philosophy. He has become an accomplished yogi after acquiring an intense yoga sadhana. He is pursuing Masters in Indian & Western Philosophy. He encourages the yoga students to explore and deepen their practice at their own pace. Since he is the founder of the leading yoga institutes of Rishikesh, he ensures that his classes remain safe, energetic, and dynamic and taught with humor and integrity.Himanshu Ji teaches yoga philosophy ‘Teachings of Maharishi Patanjali’s yoga sutras & teachings of Bhagavad Gita.’ Besides yoga teaching, he loves to play harmonium & dholak. He also conducts kirtan nights for yoga students so that they will be able to learn about Indian classical & traditional music and its power added with spiritual songs.

Yogi Vivek ji

Ashtanga & Pranayama 

One of the fabulous yoga instructor in rishikesh. He believes in practice and that’s what makes him a good teacher. He is very calm and composed. His teaching style is very unique which always assists beginners as well as advanced practitioners. He’s very energetic and always keen to help everyone. He has got tremendous enthusiasm. He has spent a lot of days in ashram which makes him very dextrous. He is currently pursuing masters in yoga from sanskrit university.

Yogini Durgesh Ji

Meditation/Pranayama/Philosophy Teacher

At age of 16 started practicing the yoga, specially meditation. While Seeking the answer about life, in 2014 came contact with Vipassana since then started practicing deeply and found peace within self and got complete transformation in the approach towards life.When Got professional degree in Yoga Science, dedicatedly teaching Yoga for four and half years.

Swami Ji

Meditation/Yoga Philosophy Teacher

Swami ji is a great yogi, an ideal person and true teacher who can tell the truth, an inspiration for all of us, we are very fortunate to have his presence in the ashram that guides us to always perform the right actions, swami is a writer, scholar, highly educated, he knows his students and their expectations from life, he guides students very well by which students completes the course with no doubts.

Swami ji words- Yog is union with true self, blissful soul.

Yogi Ankit Ji

Ashtanga / Hatha/ Alignment Teacher

Yogi Ankit Ji has a profound experience of teaching Ashtanga/ Vinyasa flow/ Hatha/ Iyengar Yoga. His heart is the source of inspiration which helps the yoga students to know true Practices of yoga. Ankit Ji has learned yogic teachings from great yoga masters. He has completed his master degree and he is teaching yoga for 2 years the deep experience of teaching has helped him to develop special teaching techniques which proved effective.

Yogi Vipin Ji

Hatha/Ashtanga/Vinyasa flow Instructor

One of our finest yoga instructor Yogi Vipin Ji is a gold medalist in international yoga championship events. The simplicity of Vipin Ji and his life and teachings helped the students to know what the want to do in their life. He is the ideal yoga teacher for all practitioners because his teaching covers all aspects of yoga but it also cultivates love in practice.Power, inquiry, endurance & summerise his yoga teachings.

Yogi Amit Ji

Ashtanga/ Vinyasa flow/ Hatha/ Acro yoga Teacher

Yogi Amit ji is very well know master of Ashtanga/ Vinyasa flow/ Hatha/ Alignment, Amit ji has completed his master degree in yoga sciences as well as he has more than 2 years of teachings experienced in the path yoga currently yogi amit is serving yogic teachings with us at Himalayan Yoga Association.

Yogi Kirti Anand Ji

Hatha/Ashtanga/Vinyasa flow Instructor

Yogi Kriti ji is our one of the best yoga teacher in Rishikesh, born and brought in a spiritual environment-Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, Mudra Yoga, and Mantra Chanting are some of his expertise, Kriti ji has done his master in yoga sciences, he is also Yoga alliance & QCI Level – 1 certified recognized by AYUSH and IYA.

Yogini Alka Ji

Yoga Therapy, Philosophy, Pranayama and Meditation

Yogini alka ji is very Experienced and passionate yoga Teacher in rishikesh at Himalayan yoga association, Alka ji has done Masters from Gurukul Sanskrit university and also done diploma in yoga science from morarji desai institute..she has lead yoga classes in yoga therapy,philosophy,pranayama and meditation. Worked with students of all body types and fitness levels..very particular about the needs of each and every student.

Yogi Rahul Ji

Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa flow, Alignment & Anatomy

Yogi rahul is an excellent teacher of hatha, Ashtanga, vinyasa flow, alignment, anatomy in rishikesh at Himalayan yoga association, rahul ji has been practicing yoga for more than 4 years in India as well as in many other countries, he holds master degree in yoga sciences, rahul ji is one of the residential teacher at HYA, rahul ji classes are very informative at the same time powerful and fun loving, calm and pure nature of rahul ji gives him a very positive personality which attracts every student to learn more from him about the yoga sciences.

Yogi Vishnuraj Ji

Philosophy & Meditation Teacher

Yogi vishnu raj ji is philosophy & meditation teacher in Himalayan yoga association in rishikesh, India, as he is practicing yoga since childhood he loves to share these ancient yogic teachings with everyone, a very disciplined being at the same time very fun loving, he holds master degree in yoga sciences from haridwar yoga university in India, he has been teaching for a long time in India as well as in other parts of the world, students love his philosophy classes so come & join us to learn these ancient yoga teachings at (HYA) ?

Yogi Pankaj Ji

Yoga Therapy

Yogi Pankaj is yoga therapy teacher in HYA, pankaj has done Masters in yoga sciences from one of the very prestigious yoga university of India ( dev sanskrity haridwar university) he also done many other yoga courses and teaching yoga for 3 years in rishikesh at HYA, his behaviour and style of teachings are very simple that it can be understood easily, students love his presence as well as teaching.