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500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh, India (7 Weeks)

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  • Experience the Himalayan tradition

The Vedic Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Ashram is a place of inner science

You will get a unique opportunity to discover your own inner power through the authentic Himalayan wisdoms offered by a Master with over 22 years of experience.

We emphasise working with small groups to ensure personalised attention during your program. It draws on both the ancient theory of yoga, and modern knowledge of the body and mind.

Advanced yoga teacher training course.

This intensive 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh caters to individuals who are willing to fully immerse themselves in the ancient teachings of yoga from the Himalayan tradition.  It is a combination of our 200 and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training Programs, and draws upon traditional yogic, Vedantic, and Tantric wisdom.

For comprehensive information on both programs, please visit our 200 hour and  300 hour  pages on our website. This 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course is accredited by Yoga Alliance USA which validates your Certification for teaching all over the world.

A highlight of this residential course is the opportunity for continual study over seven weeks, allowing participants to establish a structured routine that is beneficial for integrating yoga into their daily lives. It aims to transcend students’ personal limitations and helps them develop trust in themselves so that their teaching can be based on their genuine experiences.  Above all, we maintain small classs sizes to ensure that every student receives the personalised attention needed to reach their maximum potential within the program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Syllabus of 500 hour YTTC

All modules from the 200 and 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training Courses are combined in this program. A brief outline of the content is set out below, but for full details of the modules, please visit our 200 hour and 300 hour pages on our website under the Syllabus/Course Outline headings.

  1. Hatha yoga practices: asana, pranayama, bandha, mudra and yoga nidra based on the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gherand Samhita
  2. Kundalini kriya practices and deeper-level mudra practices
  3. Mantra chanting – how to practice chanting mantra combined with japa meditation, and how to instruct other
  4. Meditation (Vedic Dhyan) – how to practice and teach others
  5. The art of teaching others and assisting different combinations of students
  6. Learning how to prepare for workshops and retreats
  7. Learning the Pyramid method for developing intensity of focus
  8. Applying the Class Structure of 7 Elements (mantra, meditation, pranayama, asana/bandha, kundalini kriya, prana dharana/sakshi bhava, yoga nidra)
  9. Developing the art of sequencing
  1. Teaching the Full Spectrum of Yoga – Mastering how to teach all aspects of yoga: asana,
    pranayama, kriya, mantra, mudra, and meditation.
    Tailoring Classes to Student Needs – Utilising the different aspects of yoga to design
    classes suited to the nature and experience of students.
  2. Safe Adjustments and Use of Props – Developing skills to safely adjust and assist
    students, incorporating the effective use of props.
  3. Preparing the Body for Meditation – Understanding how to use postures to prepare the
    body and mind for meditation practices.
  4. Holistic Program Design – Learning to prepare and teach Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Kriya
    programs, and integrate both with mantra in a single class.
  5. Understanding Vedic Yoga – Developing a deep understanding of Vedic Yoga and its
    holistic approach to well-being and self-transformation.
  6. Pyramid Method for Awareness – Exploring the Pyramid Method (the art of upward-moving
    awareness) to ground awareness in the morning, enhancing focus throughout the day.
  7. Class Structure: The 7 Elements of a Vedic Yoga Class – Observing and practising the
    seven elements of a Vedic yoga class.
  8. Advanced Adjustments and Assisting – Refining adjustment and assistance techniques
    with a deeper understanding of different ways of working with the body.
  9. Vedic Yoga Sequencing – Mastering the principles of Vedic Yoga sequencing to create a
    holistic flow that leads to stillness, including sequences for mixed-level classes.
  10. Kundalini and Tantric Kriya Practices – Exploring combinations of Kundalini and Tantric
    Kriya practices to awaken life force energy and inner consciousness.
  11. Principles of a Vedic Yoga Class – Understanding the Centre’s approach to integrating all
    traditional yoga aspects into one cohesive practice.
  12. Creating the Teaching Environment – Learning to build an appropriate atmosphere for
    teaching in varied environments and to diverse groups.
  13. Building Confidence and Command – Developing confidence in delivering clear,
    appropriate commands while overcoming personal limitations.
  14. Inspiring and Motivating Students – Adopting a systematic approach to connect with,
    inspire, and motivate students.
  15. Developing an Authentic Teaching Style – Cultivating a unique teaching style rooted in
    your own experiences and genuine understanding of yoga.
  16. Carrying the Right Attitude – Nurturing the right mindset to effectively transmit teachings
    with authenticity and humility.
  1. Exploring how yoga relates to various bodily systems like digestion, breathing, circulation, muscles, and hormones, and how they are affected by the Class Structure of 7 Elements, e.g. mantra, asana, kriya etc.
  2. Integrating the astral anatomy and physiology (pranas, nadis etc.) with the different practices
  3. How the Eastern and Western approaches together can lead to one’s harmony
  1. Teaching the Full Spectrum of Yoga – Mastering how to teach all aspects of yoga: asana, pranayama, kriya, mantra, mudra, and meditation. Tailoring Classes to Student Needs – Utilising the different aspects of yoga to design classes suited to the nature and experience of students.
  2. Safe Adjustments and Use of Props – Developing skills to safely adjust and assist students, incorporating the effective use of props.
  3. Preparing the Body for Meditation – Understanding how to use postures to prepare the body and mind for meditation practices.
  4. Holistic Program Design – Learning to prepare and teach Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Kriya programs, and integrate both with mantra in a single class.
  5. Understanding Vedic Yoga – Developing a deep understanding of Vedic Yoga and its holistic approach to well-being and self-transformation.
  6. Pyramid Method for Awareness – Exploring the Pyramid Method (the art of upward-moving awareness) to ground awareness in the morning, enhancing focus throughout the day.
  7. Class Structure: The 7 Elements of a Vedic Yoga Class – Observing and practising the seven elements of a Vedic yoga class.
  8. Advanced Adjustments and Assisting – Refining adjustment and assistance techniques with a deeper understanding of different ways of working with the body.
  9. Vedic Yoga Sequencing – Mastering the principles of Vedic Yoga sequencing to create a holistic flow that leads to stillness, including sequences for mixed-level classes.
  10. Kundalini and Tantric Kriya Practices – Exploring combinations of Kundalini and Tantric Kriya practices to awaken life force energy and inner consciousness.
  11. Principles of a Vedic Yoga Class – Understanding the Centre’s approach to integrating all traditional yoga aspects into one cohesive practice.
  12. Creating the Teaching Environment – Learning to build an appropriate atmosphere for teaching in varied environments and to diverse groups.
  13. Building Confidence and Command – Developing confidence in delivering clear, appropriate commands while overcoming personal limitations.
  14. Inspiring and Motivating Students – Adopting a systematic approach to connect with, inspire, and motivate students.
  15. Developing an Authentic Teaching Style – Cultivating a unique teaching style rooted in your own experiences and genuine understanding of yoga.
  16. Carrying the Right Attitude – Nurturing the right mindset to effectively transmit teachings with authenticity and humility.
  1. Medical anatomy and physiology, how the practices affect the different systems of the body and lead to one’s well-being
  2. Astral anatomy and physiology which provides a deeper perspective of the layers of the body and how these are affected by the different practices
  3. The significance of the mind in astral anatomy and how one can access its subtle dimensions
  4. How the Eastern and Western approaches together can lead to one’s harmony
  • The four paths of yoga
  • Excerpts from Patanjali Yoga Sutras
  • Brief outline of Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gherand Samhita
  • The right and left hands of Tantra
  • Vedanta
  • Selected sutras from Bhagavad Gita
  • How to build an Ayurveda lifestyle and maintain ethical behavior

Applying all of the techniques studied in the 200 and 300 hour courses to both individuals and larger groups, while building trust and confidence in one’s role as a teacher

Self-study time is allocated each day.

Students are required to finish their assignments either during the course or submit them online within 60 days of completion of the program

Students will be asked to provide feedback on their personal experience of their practice teachings sessions

Students must continue a routine of daily sadhana (practice) for a minimum of six weeks after returning home

Students must complete a written exam and return this online within 60 days of completing the course (we expect students to complete this task ethically)

During the course, students will be requested to undertake seva according to tasks that require completion at the Centre; and carrying this attitude of selfless service into all different aspects of their lives

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Himalayan Tradition

A science based on the ancient teachings of Vedic & Tantric wisdom

Years of experience

Highly experienced teacher with more than 22 years of mastery

Holistic approach

Synergetic combination of yoga & ayurveda practices

Certified therapists

Authentic Ayurveda Kerala Certified therapist

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Course fee details of 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh, India (7 Weeks)

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500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Our entry level accommodation

  • Yoga course
  • Duration: 56 Days
  • Private Room: $1800
  • Shared room: $1400
  • Dormitory room: $1000
  • Certification: Yoga Alliance Eligible
  • Style: Hatha , Ashtanga Vinyasa, lyenger, Yin Yoga/Restorative, Kundalini, Meditation, Pranayama
  • Date: 2nd of every month
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We offer holistic approach

Yoga practices

Science of Vedic Yoga & Meditation

Ayurvedic therapies

Complete approach to rejuvenate body & mind

food

Healthy diet

Ayurvedic vegetarian meals

Accommodation

Peaceful stay in the Himalayan foothills

Pilgrimages

Himalayan Sacred Walks to Gangotri & Badrinath

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What is Included?

  • 500 hours 56 days Accommodation
  • Clean & Comfy Accommodation
  • Weekend Excursions
  • Course Material (Yoga Alliance U.S.A)
  • Wifi Access
  • Laundry Service Extra Cost
  • 3 Meals Yogic food every day
  • Pickup from Dehradun Airport Extra Cost
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What is not included?

  • Ayurvedic Panchakarma & Treatment
  • Visa fee
  • Air fare
  • Taxi pick-up from Delhi, Haridwar
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What To Bring?

  • Please Carry a White Dress For Course Ceremony
  • As for Yoga gear, we recommend carrying a couple of pairs of leggings or yoga pants and supportive tops, especially if you have a favorite style.
  • Pants (for yoga, town, travel, hiking)
  • T-shirt short or long sleeved, Outer layer (sweatshirt or light jacket/fleece)
  • Sleepwear
  • Sandals or flip-flops
  • Please carry a bath towel
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Time Activity

  • 05:00 Wake Up!
  • 06:15 – 6:30 Mantra Chanting
  • 06:30 – 7:30 Shat-kriyas & Pranayama Practices
  • 07:30 – 9:00 Hatha Yoga (Classical)
  • 09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast & Free Time
  • 10:00 – 11:00 Yoga Philosophy
  • 11:00 – 12:00 Yoga Anatomy & Physiology
  • 12:30 – 13:00 Karma Yoga (Seva)
  • 13:00 – 14:30 Lunch
  • 14:30 – 16:00 Self-Study / Self-Practice
  • 16:00 – 16:30 Tea Break
  • 16:30 -18:00 Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
  • 18:00 – 19:00 Relaxation & Meditation
  • 19:00 – 20:00 Dinner
  • 20:00 – 21:00 Self-Study / Free-Time
  • 21:00 Go to Sleep!

Note: Daily Schedule is subject to change.

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