Being a yoga practitioner is not an easy job. Therefore if you plan to become a physical instructor you need to get a degree and certificate to become eligible for opening your own institute. Wondering where you will be able to pursue the course? India (especially the northern part) has many yoga teacher training courses offering courses to the aspirants who desire to be trained by the professional teachers..
These training institutes offer courses on yoga on an hourly basis like 100 hours, 200 hours, etc.
200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh:
The 200 hours Yoga TTC in Rishikesh is an intensive course which introduces the would be trainers with the history and philosophy of yoga and also strengthen their knowledge about the effect of the asanas on the body parts of the practitioners. The trainees will be provided with extensive knowledge of diet, meditation, cleansing rituals besides the discipline of yoga which are the essential requirements of being a yoga teacher.
The yoga teachers in India who are a part of the faculty in the institutions have a balanced outlook – their minds are firmly rooted in tradition but are modern in their vision and communication. They are very loving, caring and supportive.
Pros of the Courses
The residential facility is an added advantage of the course. The ashrams are located away from the hullaballoo of the city but are not very far from the cities. There are private rooms and attached bathrooms for each student. The course fees are very reasonable and affordable. The ashrams for yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh provides the international students with an opportunity to taste Indian culture.
Contents of the Course
The course consists of the study of yoga which mainly deals with proper alignments, variations, modifications with the ability to minimize the risk of injuries; the art of improvisation, sequencing and angles and postures. The course also offers training in the intelligent employment of props to help to improve practice for beginners, using voice modulations while teaching, the Sanskrit names of the postures, jargons related to yoga, principles of yogic science (anatomy, physiology and psychology). Most importantly the course provides every student with the opportunity of practice teaching which boosts confidence and also focuses on the spirituality and ethics related to the business of yoga.
Strict Schedules
The institutions follow a strict routine consisting of the daily schedule of 6 to 7 hours of training. Through intensive, the course is enlightening too. There are daily practices including meditation, yoga postures, chanting, pranayama, and lectures related to yogic philosophy or anatomy. Homework is given to motivate self-study. The students have to wake up early and go to bed early during the training.
The course fees include 3 meals per day, fruits and green tea as refreshments and of course the lodging facility.
The course hours (approximately) for 200 Hours Yoga TTC in Rishikesh are divided in the following manner in the institutes-
- 100 hours are allotted to techniques and practices;
- 20 hours are spent on learning anatomy and physiology.
- The methodology takes up 25 hours.
- 30 hours are devoted to philosophy and ethical conduct.
- 15 hours are given for elective and
- 10 hours for the completion of the practicum.
Like any other educational institutions, evaluation is done both on theory and practical aspects of the course. The conduct of the student forms an integral part of the assessment process and students can be disqualified on the basis of misconduct, breach of rules or insufficient attendance.
So, all the budding yoga instructors enrol yourself for 200 Hours Yoga TTC in Rishikesh and move a step ahead towards achieving your dream!
Yoga syllabus for 200 HoursAnatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices 30 hrs.
1 | Introduction of Anatomy and Physiology and its connection to Yogic Practices | Concepts related to human body , how yogic practices affects on human body scientific analysis | 2 hrs. |
2 | Main concepts of human body | Such as homeostasis. Body cells, muscles tone and yogic practices | 2 hrs |
3 | Organization of body | Cells, tissues, organs and sytems of human body and its functions | 2 hrs |
4 | Introduction to various systems | Mucsulo- skeleton system Resperatory system Cardio vascular system Nervous system Digestive system Indocrine system
| 20hrs |
5 | Effect of yoga on each system | Role and effect of yogic practices on deferent systems | 4 hrs. |
Yoga Philosophy 25 hrs
1 | Introduction to Indian system of Philosophy | Deferent Indian thoughts of Indian philosophy, Vedas, Upanishadas, and other important schools of philosophy | 2 hrs |
2 | Six Schools of Indian Philosophy | Atheistic philosophical thoughts in Indian philosophy Purva mimama Vedant Samkhya Yoga Nyaya Vaisheshik | 6 hrs |
3 | Jain, Budhha and charvak | Three schools of Indian Philosophy not based on Vedas and do not accept concept The God | 2 hrs |
4 | Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali | This complete chapter will be based on Patanjali yoga Sutras Intoduction to Patanjali Philosophy What is yoga according to patanjali Concept of Vrttis Eight limb path of patanjali Obsticles on the path of Yoga according to patanjali Concept of Samadhi Concept of Kriya Yoga | 15 hrs |
Teaching Methods and Practice Teaching total 30 hrs.
1 | Intoduction | Need of learn teaching methods for a yoga teacher, special requirements to teach yoga | 2 hrs |
2 | Creating atmosphere | Preparation of students Start of Class Preparing deferent Yoga schedules according to requirement of students Preparing balance yoga Programme End of Class | 3 hrs |
3 | Classroom management | Setting up of class Light Air Attire Use of props Use of Audio visual equipments | 3 hrs |
4 | Teachers Personality | How to develop personality for a good yoga teacher Voice Instructions Interaction with students Attire Use of Sanskrit Concepts in class How to tackle various kind of students | 2 hrs |
5 | Knowing your students | How to understand your student Lifestyle His special requirement Questions before admitting for the class Previous injuries, or medical issues Preparing suitable programme | 3 hrs |
6 | Lesson Planning | Verious aspects of Lesson planning Module lesson plan | 2 hrs |
6 | Practice Teaching | Each student will conduct yoga class on given topic Such as Asana Pranayama Kriya or Meditation for 30 Minute | 15 hrs |
Yogic Texts Total 15 hrs
Interlocution | Yoga Science has various traditional texts book. In this subject we will get introduced to various yogic text books | 2 hrs | |
Text book 1 | Hathapradipika | 3 hrs | |
Text book 2 | Gherand Samhita | 3 hrs | |
Text book 3 | Shiva Smhita | 2 hrs | |
Text book 4 | Bhagwat Gita | 2 hrs | |
Text book 4 | Various books | 3 hrs |
Practicales Total 100 hrs
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Daily Schedule | |
Meditation | 6:00 am to 6:30 am |
Cleansing and Hatha Yoga | 6:30 am to 8:30 am |
Breakfast | 8:30 am – 10:00 am |
Yoga Philosophy | 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
Alignment class | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Lunch | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
Free Time | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Anatomy & Physiology | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Hatha Yoga + Mantra Chanting | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Dinner | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm |