500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

Here atOm Shanti Om Yoga Ashram, we offer the top Teacher Training course of 500 hours, which is recognized by the official Yoga Alliance.
This 500 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Course is taught in our homely ashram in the heart of Rishikesh, India. The course is 2 full months of extensive learning in all areas within the ancient practice of Yoga. There will be no stone left unturned in regards to your lessons taught by our incredible Yogis and Philosophers. Any questions you have that may remain will be openly answered before or after each and every class here at Om Shanti Om.
The course has been carefully planned by our team of outstanding teachers, who have put their full commitment towards the Yogic life.
This is the utmost important course for students keen to dedicate their lives to training and practicing Yoga for the foreseeable future and further! If two whole months is too much time at once to step away from your current routine or career then that is not a problem. You can complete the first 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training course of covering all the root principles of yoga in a single month and then return at a further date within the year to complete the 300 hours Yoga Teacher Training course of taking the physical practices and teachings to a more in-depth level for a second month.
You will be presented with all of the skills and knowledge needed to become a rounded, professional and spiritually connected Yoga teacher. During this special time with us at the ashram, we will do our best to support you in reaching feelings of inner peace, tranquility, and joy that will remain with you for life.
Our amazing teachers will make sure you’re closely guided each and every step of the way in the two months you spend with us. In the first 200 hours of Yoga Teacher Training, we will help to build your knowledge and understanding of all the theoretical, practical and philosophical aspects of Yoga from the foundations up.
The next 300 hours of Yoga Teacher Training will take this to a more advanced level, teaching and presenting you with all the major fundamentals of various yoga styles. Completing this 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course together over two consecutive months will give you the advantage of consistency and continuity in your learning path, which will be sure to lead to success both professionally as a newly qualified yoga teacher and as a spiritually enlightened being, full of inner peace, serenity and happiness like you’ve never experienced before. Time, effort and consistent practice of what is being taught, will bring you to where you want to be.
Come and connect with your inner self, in a peaceful, love-filled environment at Om Shanti Om Yoga Ashram in tranquil Rishikesh!

500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India | 60 Days Curriculum

Yoga Asana: Asanas are yoga postures and the physical movements of yoga practice and, in combination with pranayama or breathing techniques constitute the style of yoga referred to as Hatha yoga. Traditionally asanas are positions, which make us fit and healthy in all the way. In the yoga sutra, Patanjali describes asana as a "firm, comfortable posture", referring specifically to the seated posture, most basic of all the asanas. Normally asanas will be held for an average of two or three minutes. Besides being held steadily they should also be held comfortably. No pain should be experienced while holding the posture or in the hours or days that follow. Hindu Shastras tell us of 84 lakhs asanas. A lakh being equal to 100,000, this brings the number of yoga postures to 8,400,000.
We teach Yoga asanas as traditional hatha yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Flow, alignment and Posture correction according to yogic science.

• SITTING / MEDITATIVE POSTURES
• Padmasana
• Sukhasana
• Vajrasana
• Bhadrasana
• Swastikasana
• STANDING POSTURES
• Tadasana
• Triyaka Tadasana
• Kati Chakrasana
• Trikonasana
• Utkatasana
• BALANCING POSTURES
• Natrajasana
• Garudasana
• Uttitha Hasta Padangusthasana
• Pada Angushthasana
• Vriskshasana
• Vatayanasana
• Eka Padasana

• INVERTED POSTURES
• Sirsasana
• Sarvangasana
• Padma Sarvangasana
• Oordhwa Padmasana
• Moordhasana
• Salamba Sirshasana
• TWISTING POSTURES
• Ardha Matyendrasana
• Astavakrasana
• Shava Udarakarshanasana
• Supta Udarakarshanasana
• Meru Wakrasana
• FORWARD BEND POSTURES
• Janu Shirshasana
• Paschimottasana
• Pada Prasar Paschimottanasana
• Ardha Padma Paschimottanasana
• Saithalyasana
• Padahastanasana

• BACK BEND POSTURES
• Chakrasana
• Dhanurasana
• Bhujangasana
• Gomukhasana
• Rajkapotasana
• Matsyasana
• Supta Vajrasana
• Ustrasana
• Setuasana
• DYNAMIC POSTURES
• Surya Namaskar
• Chandra Namaskar
• Pawanmuktasana
• Marjariasana
• Vyaghrasana
• Hanumanasana
• Vinyasa Flow Asanas Series
• FORWARD BEND POSTURES
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Balasana
Savasana
Makarasana
Shashankasan
Supta Baddha Konasana
Supta Vajrasana

Pranayama : Pranayama is a Sanskrit word meaning "extension of the praa or breath" or "extension of the life force". The word is composed of two Sanskrit words: prana, life force, or noted particularly as the breath), and ayma, to extend or draw out. (Not "restrain, or control" as is often translated from yam instead of ayama). It is a yogic discipline with origins in ancient India. Pranayama is traditionally viewed as a practice involving a lot more than just breathing for relaxation. It is a term having a broad range of meanings and connotations Pranayama is the foundation for our body because it refreshes our breathing system and makes fit our respiratory system. It is a term having a broad range of meanings and connotations. 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 Breating
• Abdominal Breathing
• Cavicular Breathing
• Thoracic Breathing

• Yogic Breathing
• Nadi Shodhana
• Bhastrika
• Kapalbhati

• Bhramari
• Shitali
• Shitkari
• Surya Bhedi
• Chandra Bhedi

Meditation : Despite all its popularity, today very few of us truly know what meditation is. Some regard meditation is the mental concentration on something; others consider that we meditate when we imagine something that gives us peace or satisfaction. All these methods are being with one goal to slow down and, eventually, completely stop the incessant activity of our minds. These exercises are not really meditation they 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. By engaging in a particular meditation practice you learn the patterns and habits of your mind, and the practice offers a means to cultivate new, more positive ways of being. With regular work and patience, these nourishing, focused states of mind can deepen into profoundly, peaceful and energized states of 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
• Chakra Meditation
• Yoga Nidra Meditation
• Osho Meditation

• Tratak (Candle) Meditation
• Soham Meditation
• Nad Brahma Meditation
• Kundalini Meditation

• Inner Light Meditation
• Mantra Chanting Meditation
• Prana Meditation

Mantra Chanting & Keertan : The word mantra is a Sanskrit word which came from two words man means mind and antra means inner. 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.

• Gayatri Mantra : Om Bhur Bhuvaḥ Swaḥ Tat-savitur Vareñyaṃ Bhargo Devasya Dhīmahi Dhiyo Yonaḥ Pracho dayāt.
• Guru Mantra: By chanting this mantra we can enhance our knowledge.
• Mritunjaya Mantra: This mantra keeps us fit and healthy.
• Shanti Mantra: Shanti mantra keeps our mind cool and tension free.
• Gayatri Mantra: It improves immunity and grows up your learning and concentration skill.
• Santhosham Shanti Mantra: It keeps calm our mind and helps to grow up.
• Yoga Mantra: Yoga mantra helps to reduce anxiety and depression and releases neuroses.
• Vedika Shanti Mantra: It is related to the welfare of humanity and spreads peace all over the world.
• Surya Mantra: This removes carbon dioxide from the lungs and replaces it with fresh oxygen.
• Sun Salutation 12 Mantras: It stimulates and balances all the systems of the Human body.
• Keertan: Mahadev Sambho | Hare Rama Hare | Krishna Jai Gurudev | Jai Ma Kali | Jai Ma Durga

Yoga Philosophy: The main philosophy of yoga is simple: mind, body and spirit are all one and cannot be clearly separated. Yet there is a multitude of philosophical ideas developed by looking into the deeper dimensions of the body, mind and spirit. Yoga is a set of spiritual practices but in itself is not an institutionalized religion, per se. Hinduism is related to yoga through a common recognition of the Vedas as an authoritative source, and both Buddhism and Jainism share many of the core values of the yoga tradition. But classical yoga is best understood as a system of spiritual practice, rather than a particular religion.

• Introduction of Yoga
• Yogic Philosophy I
• Yogic Philosophy II
• Description of Nadis
• Chakras
• Pancha Pranas (Five Vital Airs)
• Panch Kosha (Five Sheaths of Bodies)

• Panch Klesha (Five Causes of Pain)
• Patanjali Yoga Sutra Introduction
• Effect of the Yogi Practice
• Qualification of a Yogis
• Yog Sadhana (Place, Time, Food, Lifestyle)

• Nada Anusamdhana
• Ashtanga Yoga (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharna, Dhyana, Samadhi)
• Chitta Vrtitti
• Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• Seven folds systems of Yoga

Mudra Practice Sessions: Mudra can be described psychic, emotional gesture. It is a combination of subtle physical movements which influence our mind, pranic body, internal organ and concentration. There are hand mudra, body mudra, facial mudra thus Hand Mudra is most famous. When the Mudras is practiced at the highest level, it leads to awakening the Prana, Chakra, Kundalini which can bestow specific powers. Mudra manipulates Prana and eventually our Nadi and Chakra.

• Introduction of Mudra
• Jnana Mudra
• Chin Mudra
• Yoni Mudra

• Ling Mudra
• Hridaya Mudra
• Shambhavi Mudra
• Prana Mudra

• Apana Mudra
• Yoga Mudra
• Ashwani Mudra
• Hridaya Mudra

Bandha Practice Sessions: It is a term for the body locks in Hatha yoga, treated under the heading of mudra. Specific Bandhas are; Mula Bandha, contraction of the perineum, Uddiyana Bandha, contraction of the abdomen into the rib cage, Jalandhara Bandha, tucking the chin close to the chest, Maha Bandha, combining all three of the above Bandhas. Among these, I will give you a short description of the few important ones. You can select that which suits you well and practice regularly. A Cough, asthma, enlargement of spleen and liver, sex-sublimation, venereal diseases, consumption, chronic constipation, leprosy and all sorts of incurable diseases are also cured.

• Introduction of Mudra
• Introduction of Bandha
• Moola Bandha

• Uddiyana Bandha
• Yoni Mudra

• Apana Mudra
• Ling Mudra
• Jalandhara Bandha
• Maha Bandha

Sun Salutation Mantra : Sun Salutation also know as Surya Namaskara.

• Om Mitraaya Namaha
• Om Ravaye Namaha
• Om Suryaya Namaha
• Om Bhaanave Namaha

• Om Khagaya Namaha
• Om Pooshne Namaha
• Om Hiranya Garbhaya Namaha
• Om Mareechaye Namaha

• Om Aadityaaya Namaha
• Om Savitre Namaha
• Om Arkaaya Namaha
• Om Bhaskaraya Namaha

Yoga Anatomy & Physiology: 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 & Respiratory of Physiology System
• Effect of Yoga Practices & Physiology of Pranayama
• Digestive System
• The work of Digestive System in the body
• How Digestion Effect Yoga
• How Yoga Effect Digestive System

• Skeleton Systems (Part I)
• Anatomy & Biomechanics of Joints
• Endocrine System
• The works of the Glands in the body
• The Action of Hormones

• Cardiovascular Systems
• Structure & Physiology of Heart & Blood
• Vessels
• Blood Pressured & Effect of Yoga Practices
• Skeleton Systems (Part II)
• Safe Way of Adjustments & Modifications of Asanas

Ayurveda: Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicine is a system of traditional Hindu medicine native to the Indian subcontinent. Contemporary practices derived from Ayurvedic traditions are a type of alternative medicine. Ayurveda is a discipline of the upaveda or "auxiliary knowledge" in Vedic tradition. The origins of Ayurveda are also found in the Atharvaveda, which contains 114 hymns and incantations described as magical cures for disease. Since then Ayurveda has stood for the wholesome physical, mental and spiritual growth of humanity around the world. Today, it's a unique, indispensable branch of medicine, a complete naturalistic system that depends on the diagnosis of your body's humours - vata, pitta and kapha - to achieve the right balance.

• Introduction of Ayurveda
• Definition of Health
• 3 Doshas and Prakriti

• The Prakriti Analysis
• Daily & Seasonal Routine in Ayurveda
• Yogic Diet

• Ayurveda Nutrition
• Fasting
• Ayurveda Physiology and Kriyas

Shatkarmas Practice Sessions: Kriya most commonly refers to a "completed action", technique or practice within a yoga discipline meant to achieve a specific result. Another meaning of kriya is an outward physical manifestation of awakened Kundalini, such as a spontaneous body movement related to kundalini energy flow. Kriya Shakti is "a power of thought", said to be greatly studied by yogis. The Purity of body encourages purity of the mind. Yoga has developed six cleansing techniques or shat kriyas for purification of the physical body. Through these simple exercises, nature is assisted in the elimination of waste products and mucus. Many mental and physical ailments may be alleviated through the practice of kriyas.

• Introduction of Shatkarma
• Neti (Jala Neti & Sutra Neti)
• Dhauti (Kunjal/Vamana, Vastra, Danta, Vatsara, Agni Sara)

• Nauli
• Basti

• Kapalbhati
• Tratak
• Master Cleaning: Shankha Prakshalana

Teaching Techniques and Allignment : In our 500 YTTC, We help our 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 for there teaching methodology.

FOOD

• 3 meals a day (100% Veg & Organic)
• Herbal/Black Tea/Ayurvedic Tea
• Hot Water Available
• Indian style cooking
• Seasonal Vegetables Only
• On request dietary requirements

ACCOMMODATION

• Attached washroom
• Hot water
• Woolen blanket
• 24 Hrs. water & power
• Personal cupboard
• Wi-Fi connectivity

EASY TO ACCESS

• Cafe nearby
• Restaurant nearby
• Books & Stationery store
• River nearby
• Convenience/Grocery store nearby
• Cyber (Internet) Cafe nearby
• Tour & Travel agencies nearby

OUTDOOR EXCURSIONS

• Kunjapuri Temple (Sun Salutation Trek)
• Silent Cave (Ancient Sage's Meditation Place)
• Ganga River nearby (The Holy River Ganges)
• Parmarth Niketan Ashram (Ganga Puja Ceremony)
• Trayambkeshwar Temple (13th floor Temple)

Food plays a crucial role at various stages or journeys of life and one such journey is of becoming a yoga teacher. To be a real yogi, it is necessary to follow the right diet at the right time and so Kamal Yoga strictly focuses on this aspect by providing the healthy and hygienic diet to our beloved yoga students. Om Shanti Om Yoga Ashram provides 100% pure vegetarian yogic diet food. Participants will enjoy various kinds of Indian Vegetarian Cookings. All the food is cooked and served in ‘sattvic’ and ‘organic’ ways, as food is essential for the practice of yoga and a healthy way of life. The menus are always varied, so you won't get tired of eating the same food. If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organizer when making a reservation.

Experience the true yogic lifestyle at the divine location of our yoga Ashram in Rishikesh. To be a good yogi, it is necessary to keep the mind healthy and clean and for this, our yoga Ashram's accommodation plays a crucial role. Rishikesh is regarded as the spiritual location, with a tranquil atmosphere and beautiful sights that is far from the chaos of fast life. This region is known as the hub of yoga and in this beautiful location, we have our yoga Ashram providing the gorgeous selected accommodation. We provide spacious rooms with stunning mountain, river views and furnished with comfortable beds, cupboards, hot water bathrooms, and Wi-Fi, are in close proximity to shopping outlets for your personal needs as well as to shopping centers, grocery stores, and restaurants. The Hotel is located in a peaceful place close to nature at in the foot of the surrounding hills. All rooms are fully ventilated to open air and atmosphere. During winter in November to February - comfortable winter blankets are provided.

• Students are required to submit their passport original and passport size photo to Om Shanti Om Yoga Ashram for the FRRO process and Yoga Alliance US certificate application.
• The duration of the course is as referred to as their course levels such as 100 hours (14 days), 200 hours (25 days), 300 hours (33 days) or 500 hours (60 days).
• During the 3rd week of the course students will be assignment tests and in the last week of the course, will be given a written test as well as a practical test.
• On the last day, a closing ceremony “Pooja” will be performed to Lord Ganesha and certificates will be forwarded to the students with Prasad.
• Students should attend all classes such as Pranayama, Meditation, Ayurveda, Anatomy or Yoga Philosophy.
• Students should not commit to any other activities during the course. In case, any confusion related to the lesson in Hindu Mantra, Philosophy and culture, our knowledgeable and friendly teachers is willing to assist you.
• The TTC schedule will be given before the commencement of the training and 8 hours of learning session allocated per day for all subjects (except Sunday for body massages).
• Students should be punctual to the class and give full attendance without fail unless if such unavoidable cases occur.
• Students are only qualified to receive the Yoga Alliance US certificate if they complete the required hours of course successfully and pass in their test with satisfactory marks.
• Students should obey and follow the respective qualified teacher's teaching and instruction for every subject appointed by Om Shanti Om Yoga Ashram without any obligations.
• Students should not consume non-vegetarian food, alcohol, and tobacco during the course and hang around till late nights. Students should back to the room by 9.00 pm.
• The total fees should be paid upon registration by filling up the application form upon arrival before the commencement of the course, by CASH or PayPal transfer (including tax).
• Students are advised to obey the Ashram rules and regulations throughout the stay in Ashram.
• All fees paid are not refundable or transferable in any situation that students wish to withdraw their course or quit. Alternatively, they are allowed to carry forward their course to future sessions.