500 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 and ability to sit comfortably for an extended period of time in any position.

• 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 which 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 300 Hours Yoga Teacher Training program includes the theory and practice of the essential methods of pranayama.

• Introduction of Pranayama: Natural Breathing, Abdominal Breathing, Thoracic Breathing, Clavicular Breathing, Yogic Breathing, Deep brething, Nadi Shodhana and Anuloma Viloma, Kapalbhati, Brastika, Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, Shitali, Shitkari, Surya Bedhi & Chandra Bedhi, Purak Kumbhak Rechak, Ujjayi, Kakimudhra Bahya Pranayama Karna Rogaanta Pranayama
• Benefits of Pranayama:
• To improve respiratory functioning and vitality
• To improve the funtioning of our organ and body systems
• To improve thoughts control
• To help in managing our stress
• To improve our sleep pattern

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 as well.

• Introduction of Meditation: OM Meditation, Mantra Chanting Meditation, Soham Meditation, Shiva Meditation, Yoga Nidra Meditation, Tratak (Candle) Meditation, Chakra Meditation, Buddha Meditation (Vipassna), Inner Light Meditation, Prana Meditation, Kundalini Meditation
• Benefits of Meditation
• Meditation can support both mental and physical well-being
• Reduce stress and tense.
• Improve emotional regulation and greater awareness of thoughts and feelings
• Good for memory and creativity

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 Yoga Teacher Training Course, we give a selective mantra for students' self practice and teaching.

• 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

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
• Yoni Mudra
• Apana Mudra
• Maha Bandha Yoga
• Mudhra Nasagra Mudhra
• Gyana Mudhra
• Hridaya Mudhra
• Bhairava Mudhra
• Jnana Mudhra
• Prana Mudhra
• Singha Mudhra

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. Bandhas practice helps in soe disease such cough, asthma, enlargement of spleen and liver, venereal diseases, consumption, chronic constipation, leprosy and all sorts of incurable diseases.

• Introduction of Bandha
• Moola Bandha
• Uddiyana Bandha
• Jalandhar Bandha
• Uddiyana Bandha
• Jalandhar Bandha
• Alandhara Bandha
• Maha Bandha

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. 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

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 is well known in eastern and western continent. This indispensable branch of medicine is complete naturalistic system that depends on the diagnosis of your body's humours - vata, pitta and kapha. Maintaining the balance of doshas leads to healthy life.

• The holistic health
• The sub-doshas 1
• The sub-doshas 2
• Fasting (colon cleansing)
• Panchakarma 1 & 2
• Ayurvedic way of diet

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.

• Jala Neti
• Rubber Neti
• Sutra Neti
• Nauli
• Tratak
• Bahya Kumbha
• Agnisara
• Kunjal
• Vastra Dauti
• Sankaprakchalan

In 200 Yoga Teacher Training Course, We help the student to see what is the right and wrong posture in the asanas and help them to get the right posture.

• 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

Laughter yoga is a modern exercise involving prolonged voluntary laughter. This type of yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides similar physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter. It is usually done in groups, with eye contact and lots of playfulness between participants. Intentional laughter often turns into real and contagious laughter.