200 hour Teacher Training Course

In this course, we will focus on the traditional teachings of Ancient Hatha Yoga – Patanjali Yoga. This training is perfect for aspiring yoga teachers as well as serious practitioners who just want to develop their own practice and expand their knowledge of yoga. Graduates will have a complex understanding of all aspects of yoga – asana, pranayama, kriya, bandha, meditation, yogic philosophy, anatomy and the art of teaching. This 200 hour yoga teacher training course will provide you with completely new physical and mental experience. Give yourself the opportunity to take your practice to the next level, and feel confident in teaching others, with PIYF’s YTTC!
Patanjali International Yoga Foundation Rishikesh India is a separate institute/organization and bears no resemblance to similar names /organization / institutes in what so manner.

200 hour Teacher Training course

2024 Upcoming Courses : 200 Hour Yoga Teachers Training India

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Feb 02-24, 2024 200 Hour YTT 1099.00 USD Apply for course
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2025 Upcoming Courses : 200 Hour Yoga Teachers Training India

Dates Course Fees Seat Availability
Feb 02-24, 2025 200 Hour YTT 1099.00 USD Apply for course
Mar 02-24, 2025 200 Hour YTT 1099.00 USD Apply for course
Apr 02-24, 2025 200 Hour YTT 1099.00 USD Apply for course
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Attention:

  • Kindly, please mind that students check in date would be on the 2nd and check out date would be 24rth of the month, to stay before or after the yoga course please contact with administration. Our classes run from Monday to saturday, Sunday we get free day from Teaching.
  • Kindly, please inform us by email after filling the application form, because sometimes the applications wouldn’t reach us due to the server problem.
  • Single room accommodation might be provided outside of the PIYF ashram, within 2 minutes’ walk. Extra charge for single room is 200 USD.

PIYF, is registered with Yoga Alliance USA and Canada. The 200 and 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course includes following:

  • Ancient Hatha Yoga – Patanjali Yoga (80%) – the oldest, traditional and the most practiced form of yoga in India and in the world. It is a slow and steady practice, which focus on the purification of the body and awakening of chakras and pranic energy. During PIYF Yoga Teacher Training, our trainees will learn around 41 basic asanas and their variations, along with particular attention on correct alignment and and adjustments.
  • Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (20%) – dynamic, flowing style of yoga that connects the movement of the body with the breath, developed by Sri.K. Pattabi Jois. Purpose of this practice is purification of the body and mind and also gaining strength and flexibility. PIYF Yoga Teacher trainees will learn the whole Primary Series, along with the modifications and therapeutic alignment techniques.
  • *Ashtanga Vinyasa Practice is optional, students may choose to focus only on one style of yoga – Ancient Hatha Yoga – Patanjali Yoga.

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh : Aim and Objective

Teacher Aim and Objective

200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India, registered with Yoga Alliance in both USA and Canada, based on the traditional teachings of Ancient Hatha yoga – Patanjali Yoga organized by Patanjali International Yoga Foundation ( PIYF) – RYS 200, 300, 500 Curriculum of PIYF 200 hours YTTC fully covers the international standards of Yoga Alliance USA & Canada. Objective of the training is to physically and mentally prepare the aspiring yoga teachers and serious practitioners to be confident in practicing and teaching by themselves.

All classes are taught by Dr. Jitendra Das and his assistant yoga teachers.

  • International Yoga Alliance certification – RYT – 200
  • Study material – PIYF course book, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Gheranda Samhita
  • Daily intensive practice o mantra, asana, pranayama, kriya and meditation
  • Daily theory class on yogic philosophy, anatomy and the art of teaching
  • Daily two healthy yogic vegetarian meals and herbal tea
  • Excursions and sightseeing tours
  • 22 nights accommodation
  • Maximum 21 students

200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh : Course prerequisites and requirements

200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course

Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh is an intensive journey of personal and professional self-development, therefore we have created a course prerequisites that we believe will help to develop better teaching – learning relationship and equal group of students. We highly recommend to all applicants to have at least 2 – 3 years of regular yoga practice.

* We will send the specific prerequisites and study materials after the course registration.

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh : Number of Students
In our yoga teacher training we accept maximum 21 students. The group is small enough to ensure an intimate environment, and large enough to ensure a dynamic, engaging and holistic experience.

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh : Language of Yoga Course
The whole Yoga Teacher Training course is in English. At least medium level of understanding is required.

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh : Graduation and Certification
As a graduate of our 200 hour yoga teacher training Rishikesh, you can choose to register either with Yoga Alliance USA or Yoga Alliance Canada, what will give you an opportunity to teach worldwide as you become Registered Yoga Teacher-200.

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh : Training Schedule

200 hour yoga teacher training program follows a very tight schedule, with almost 8 to 10 yoga teacher training hours a day assigned to some aspect of yoga, including contact and non-contact hours. You will find the training intensive but enlightening.

  • 06:00 Wake up, self-practice
  • 07:00-07:45 Kriya, Bandha, Pranayama & Meditation
  • 08:00-10:00 Morning yoga practice – Surya namaskar, asana & relaxation
  • 10:30-11:00 Lunch break (yogic meal)
  • 11:00-12:00 Non-contact hours – self-study
  • 12:00-13:00 Anatomy & Physiology
  • 13:00-14:00 Science of yoga theory class – Yoga Sutra & Philosophy
  • 14:00-15:00 Yoga Nidra
  • 15:00-15:30 Herbal / Milk Tea
  • 17:00-19:00 Evening yoga practice – practicum, asana, adjustments and Astanga Vinyasa
  • 19:00-20:00 Dinner break (yogic meal)
  • 20:30-21:30 Meditation
  • 22:00 Lights off
  • Above schedual are changable according to Summer or Winter weather
  • Kindly, please mind that students check in date would be on the 2nd and check out date would be 24rth of the month, to stay before or after the yoga course please contact with administration. Our classes run from Monday to saturday, Sunday we get free day from Teaching.
  • *We provide five – seven dishes in one meal with proper nutrition and fresh cooked. Our foods are suitable for both western and eastern students. We have different menu for each day.
  • According to Yoga and Ayurveda text book two meal is healthy and sufficient also between two meal should be eight-hour gap for healthy life, but students can have fruits and nuts, if they feel hungry

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh : Course Syllabus

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh

The Yoga Alliance USA and the Canadian Yoga Alliance Canada have set widely-accepted International standards for Yoga Teacher Training programs which includes 100, 200, 300 and 500 hour across five areas of yoga teacher training teachings.Patanjali International Yoga Foundation (PIYF) Rishikesh India explores these teachings areas in Yoga Teachers Traning Rishikesh India at the bank of holy Ganga river in the lap of great mountain Himalaya.

 

1 – Techniques : Asana, Pranayama, Bandha, Kriya, Mantra and Dhyana (Meditation) techniques will be taught during the training. Also, trainees will learn about the benefits, checkpoints and contra-indications, as well as how to teach, assist, adjust and correct others.Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) : Yoga Trainees will learn the 12 positions of sun salutations with points of concentration, breathing and Mantra. Also trainees will learn Surya Namaskar with many variations of practice. Asanas : learn more than 40 basic asanas (postures) including their different levels and variations, from beginner to advance level.
In each asana you will learn proper adjustments, alignments, techniques, corrections, contra-indications, physical and psychic awareness, benefits, etc.

Bandhas : learn the practice of 3 bandhas – energy locks in the body – Mula bandha, Jalandhara bandha, Uddiyana bandha and Maha bandha.We place emphasis on technique, contra-indications and benefits.

Pranayama :
learn 8 main types of Pranayama (breathing) techniques – Anuloma-Viloma, Nadishodhana, Ujjai, Bhramari, Shitali, Sitkari, Bhastrika and Kapalbhati. Each Pranayama will be taught with emphasis on many technique, duration, ratio, physical and psychic awareness, contra-indications and benefits.

Kriyas :
learn and practice Shatkriya “six body cleansing methods”: Dhauti, Basti, Neti, Nauli, Tratak and Kapalbhati with emphasis on techniques, practice and theory, variations, awareness, contra-indications, benefits, etc. We will explain how to use Kriya in daily life.

Dhyana (Meditation) :
Yoga Teacher Training students will learn and be guided into practice of major 6 meditation techniques in accordance with each Chakra plus 5 additional practices of different meditations with emphasis on background, techniques & benefits.

Mantra :
learn to chant and present main vedic mantras.

2 – Philosophy, lifestyle and ethics :
We will explain and discuss the history and philosophy of Yoga.

Yogic-Lifestyle :
YTT students will learn Yogic diet and achievements of yoga.

Text books :
The trainee will learn the eight original limbs : Yama, Niyam, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahar, Dharna, Dhyana and Samadhi from Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. As well as seven limbs of Hatha Yoga from Gherand Samhita and their use in modern life-style.

3 – Teaching Methodology :
Learn how to demonstrate and and adjust different asanas, observe the class and assist other students.

  • As well as we teach to our trainee lesson planning,
  • Injury Prevention how to avoid injury from asana,
  • How to use hand for yogasana adjusting,
  • How to do alignment principles in yoga poses,
  • Educational techniques to teach principles of yoga,
  • Practicum in teaching yoga what to talk and not to talk during yoga practice,
  • Understanding, correcting, assisting, encouraging and caring

4 – Anatomy and physiology : There are both physical and subtle anatomy lessons. You will get complete Information about three nadi-Ida, Pingla and Shusmana, kundalini and Shat chakras “Six energy channels” Mulladhar, Swadhisthana, Manipur, Anahata, Vishuddhi,Ajna and Sahashrar chakra.

5 – Practicum : Learn how to teach all yoga techniques and how to manage the structure of yoga practice and lessons.

Class Structure and Planning : Yoga trainee will learn how to create an effective and intelligent structure and build your class during the training. By the end of the training you would have enough structure, and have the confidence to go forwards on your own.

Assisting and Alignment :
Yoga Trainee students will learn how to make hands on adjustments for every pose study and you will practice with a partner yoga students.

Practice of Teaching : Yoga teacher trainee will learn practice teaching poses one by one as you learn them. We would slowly and intelligently build up to teaching sun salutations and keep adding a little more material until you have built a full class and will feel comfortable teaching it. Throughout this process you are given a lot of support, feedback and encouragement to give you the tools to become a great teacher.

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh India : Code of Conduct

  • Discipline is an integral part of the training program and the course routine must be strictly followed.
  • Restricted dress code for all yoga classes is white yoga trousers, t-shirt, socks, jacket, jumper and shawl.
  • A student must inform the staff in advance if they intend to skip a meal, so there is no waste of food.
  • Any activity that is not related to the course is not permitted.
  • Do not be late for class, the door of yoga hall would be closed and you will no longer be allowed to enter.
  • Smoking and consumption of any drugs, alcohol and meat is strictly prohibited during the training.
  • Animals and children under 12 years are not allowed in the ashram.
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200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh : Fees Includes

  • International Yoga Alliance certification ( USA, Canada ) – RYT – 200
  • Study material – PIYF course book, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Gheranda Samhita)
  • Daily intensive practice of mantra, asana, pranayama, kriya, and meditation
  • Daily theory class on yogic philosophy, anatomy and the art of teaching
  • Daily 2 healthy yogic vegetarian meals and herbal tea
  • Excursions and sightseeing tours
  • 22 nights accommodation
  • Printed materials of course
  • Tools for neti kriya pot
  • Yoga mats available in yoga hall
  • Include yoga text books like-Yoga sutra and Gheranda samhita

*We provide five – seven dishes in one meal with proper nutrition and fresh cooked. Our foods are suitable for both western and eastern students. We have different menu for each day.

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh: Fees refund policy

  • Please mind, that deposit submitted with the application is non – refundable or transferable under any circumstances.
  • Only in special case of emergency, PIYF allows students to transfer for other scheduled course within the period of one year.
  • Notification must be made at least 1 month prior the beginning of the course.

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh : Payment Options

  • Overseas payment should be made on behalf of Patanjali International Yoga Foundation / Dr. Jitendra Das, using one of the following methods:
  • The overseas payment transfer charges will be paid by students.
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200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh : Location

Yoga teacher training program takes place at Patanjali International Yoga Foundation, in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India, situated on the bank of the holy Ganga River, on the foothills of the Himalayas. Rishikesh is a very relaxed and spiritual place, enabling you to get into the very peaceful atmosphere. It is believed, that yoga & meditation in Rishikesh brings people closer to the attainment of moksha, as does a dip in the holy river that flows through it.

Yoga Ashram Rishikesh Nearby:

  • Dehradun Airport (DED), 30 km
  • Haridwar, 25 km
  • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) – 250 km
  • Lakshman Jhula Bridge, 200 m
  • Rishikesh town, 4 km

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200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh : Accommodation and Yoga Ashram Facility

At Patanjali International Yoga Foundation (PIYF), Rishikesh, we provide accommodation and other facilities to our yoga students to make their stay comfortable and healthy.

  • Single / shared accommodation with attached bathroom and hot water.
  • Upon your arrival, we provide soap and toilet paper, the rest of the time you need to buy it.
  • For your personal safety and security, please bring a padlock for your room.
  • We provide clean bed sheets and towel once a week.
  • We provide shared kettle, iron and hair dryer on the each floor.
  • We provide a blanket, but during the winter we recommend you to bring a sleeping bag.

Yoga Ashram & Retreat Center Additional facilities:

  • Shop with Ayurveda medicine
  • Library
  • Laundry
  • Taxi Service

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