100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

According to Patanjali asanas means,’’sthira sukham asanam’’ i.e’’ that position which is comfortable and steady’’.Asana is that state of body in which it may be kept easily. As a matter of fact, the ability to sit comfortably for an extended period of time in any position is called asana. Yoga asana gives fundamental skills of keeping our body fit and healthy

• Sitting Postures / Meditative Postures: Baddha Padmasana, Dhyana Veerasana, Moolabandhasana, Eka / Dwi Pada Sirasana, Poorna Titali Asana,
• Standing Postures: Trikonasana (Variation 1 – 4 ), Utkatasana, Veerbadhrasana (Variation 1, 2)
• Balancing Postures: Palm Balancing, Saral Natarajasana, Vatayanasana, Uttitha Hasta Padangusthasana, Eka Padasana, Eka Pada Pranamasana, Vriskshasana, Garudasana, Baka Dhyanasana, Eka Pada Baka Dhyanasana,Garbhasana, Lolasana, Kukkutasana, Merudandasana, Dwi Hasta Bhujasanam, Santolanasana, Vashisthasana, Mayurasana, Padma Mayurasana
• Inverted Postures: Sirshasana, Sarvangasana,Padma Sarvangasana, Halasana, Vipareeta Karani Asana
• Twisting Postures: Ardha Matyendrasana, Astha Vakrasana, Supta Udarakarshanasana, Meru Wakrasana, Parivritti Janu Sirshasana
• Forward Bend Postures: Pada Prasar Paschimottanasana, Ardha Padma Paschimottanasana, Yoga Mudhrasana, Saithalyasana, Padahastanasana, Koormasana, Supta Pawanmuktasana
• Forward Bend Postures: Pada Prasar Paschimottanasana, Ardha Padma Paschimottanasana, Yoga Mudhrasana, Saithalyasana, Padahastanasana, Koormasana, Supta Pawanmuktasana
• Back Bend Postures: Saral Bhujangasana, Tiryaka Bhujangasana, Saral Dharunasana, Dhanurasana, Shalabasana, Supta Vajrasana, Ustrasana, Setuasana, Vrischikasana, Sarpasana, Ardha Shalabhasana, Poorna Shalabhasana, Kandharasana, Ardha Chandrasana
• Dynamic Postures: Pawanmuktasana, Marjariasana, Surya Namaskar, Chandra Namaskar, Vyaghrasana Astavakrasana, Hanumanasana
• Relaxing Postures: Balasana, Savasana, Makarasana, Shashankasana

Pranayama is a Sanskrit word meaning "extension of the life force". Prana means life force and ayama means to extend. It is a yogic discipline with origins in ancient India. Pranayama is the foundation for our body because it refreshes our respiratory system. The sage Patanjali, in yoga sutras, defines pranayama as regulation of incoming and outgoing breath coupled with retention. The practice of pranayama is crucial for preparing your body and mind for meditation. Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training program includes the theory and practice of the essential methods of pranayama.

• Introduction of Pranayama: Natural Breathing, Abdominal Breathing, Chest Breathing or Thoracic Breathing, Clavicular Breathing, Yogic Breathing or Deep Breathing, Nadi Shodhana with inner & outer retention and Jalandar Bandha, Anuloma Viloma, Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, Shitali Shitkari, Surya Bedhi & Chandra Bedhi, Purak Kumbhak Rechak, Ujjayi, Kakimudhra Bahya Pranayama Karna Rogaanta Pranayama

Meditation is a practice with sitting or lie down with relaxation while observing breathe with one goal to slow down thought and eventually stop the incessant activity of our minds. These exercises are substitutes for meditation because it is normally very difficult to stop your mind altogether. In reality, meditation is a state of thoughtless awareness. The real meaning of meditation is transforming our mind. Our approach to the practice of asana will facilitate the experience of meditation both in your asana practice and during seated meditation at the end of each day.

• Introduction of Meditation: OM Meditation, Mantra Chanting Meditation, Soham Meditation, Shiva Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Tratak (Candle) Meditation, Chakra Meditation,

The word mantra is a Sanskrit word which came from two words man means mind and tra means to deliver or change. The mantra chanting will help you to reduce your all the stress level. Chanting helps us to change our thoughts and behavior. In our 200 hour YTTC, we give a selective mantra which student can practice themselves and as well as they can teach their students.

• Ganesha Mantra -Vakratunda Mahakaya
• Shiva Mantra – Karpoora Gauram
• Santhosham Santhi Mantra
• Mangalam Mantra Samarpanam Mantra
• Twameva Sarvam Mantra
• Om Mantra
• Vaidika Shanthi Mantra (Dyoho Santhir Antararikagum)
• Kirthana
• Benefits of Mantra Chanting
• Calms the mind and reduces stress through rhythmic sound repetition
• Lowers cortisol levels, easing anxiety and mental fatigue
• Improves focus, memory, and mental clarity
• Regulates breath and supports a relaxed, balanced nervous system
• Encourages deep physical relaxation and natural healing
• Releases suppressed emotions and mental tension
• Enhances self-awareness, meditation, and mindfulness

The main philosophy of yoga is simple: mind, body and spirit are all one and cannot be clearly separated. Yoga is a set of spiritual practices but in itself is not an institutionalized religion. Philosophy of yoga is best understood as a system of spiritual practice, rather than a particular religion. It is all about reality of life.

• Why is Yoga?
• Historic tradition of Yoga
• Shiva and Shakti concept
• Yoga Sutra: The four path of Yoga Sutra, The discipline of life
• Bhagavad Gita: Introduction and Meditation, Sthita and Prajna, Path of Devotion and Royal Path, The Profound Knowledge of Three Gunas, The Knowledge of Field
• Samkhya: Introduction to Samkhya, Cause of Pain and Way of Self-realization, Karma and Sanskara
• Stages of consciousness Tantra: Introduction of Tantra, Vijnana Bhairava Tantra Kundalini Yoga
• The Art of Kundalini Yoga: The Kundalini Yoga works with Kundalini Energy
• Yogi and Rishi and Avatar concept
• The concept of mind, senses and soul
• Yogic Ethics (Yamas and Niyamas
• Indian Culture and Spiritual Traditions

Yoga Anatomy is a study of the Subtle currents of energy that moves through the layers of three bodies. The Ancient yogi held the view that we actually have three bodies; Physical, Astral and Causal. Asana practice is a way of imposing order on the human system and use the poses in a proper alignment. We don't live to do Yoga but we do yoga in a proper way and proper sequencing so that we may live a healthy life. Basically, Yoga Anatomy comprises of breathing excercises, muscular and skeletal adjustment as well as correcting improper body alignment. Yoga Anatomy is a valuable resource that allows you to see each movement in an entirely new light. This approach will lead you logically through a wealth of musculoskeletal anatomy, bring the academic discourse to life, and permit you to understand the body's architecture and work with its safety.

• Respiratory Systems: Anatomy and respiratory of physiology system, Effect of Yoga practices and physiology of Pranayama
• Skeleton Systems: Anatomy and biomechanics of joints, Safe way of adjustments and modifications of asanas
• Cardiovascular Systems: Structure and physiology of heart and blood vessels, Blood pressured and effect of yoga practices
• Digestive System: The work of Digestive System in the body, How Digestion Effect Yoga
• Endocrine Systems: The works of the Glands in the body, The Action of Hormones
• Nervous System and Plexus: The Nadis and Nerves, The Function of Nervous Systems
• Muscular Systems: The Functions of Muscular & Skeletal System, The Effect of Yoga and Muscular System, Muscular and Skeletal System effect the Posture of the Body

In 100 Yoga Training Course, we help the student to see what is the right and wrong posture between the class and help them to get the right posture. And create the group to help each other to create a sequence of asanas.

• 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

Sukshma is a Sanskrit word meaning "subtle".The presence of sukshma is felt, but not seen. Sukshma yoga is an excellent relaxation technique that promotes and activate our pranic body. It is a form of yoga comprising of subtle exercises that are simple to practice yet highly effective.

• Benefits of Sukshma Vyayama
• Improves joint mobility and keeps the body flexible
• Gently warms up muscles and reduces stiffness
• Enhances blood circulation and oxygen supply throughout the body
• Helps release physical tension and muscular fatigue
• Supports healthy posture and spinal alignment
• Increases energy flow and reduces lethargy
• Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels
• Ideal for beginners, seniors, and those with limited mobility
• Promotes relaxation, focus, and mental clarity
• Encourages mindful movement and present-moment awareness

Learning and understanding the physical bodily functions will help prevent injury before, during and after practice. The types of yoga anatomy are both physical and spiritual. This will include the study of digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous and endocrine systems. Also organs and Chakras. The anatomy studies will teach how the body is affected by Asanas - skeletal, muscular and joint movements.

Teachers will guide students on how to teach and conduct the class in the qualitative way. The class is ment for those who wants to be a teacher.