200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India - Drishti Yogshala

We have various types of Meditation techniques which we have included in this course. Our Meditation Practise includes.

• Mantra Chanting Meditation
• Candle Meditation
• Breathing meditation
• Trataka
• Bhajan/Kirtan
• Silence practise meditation

Mantra Chanting is the great way to see the light within you. It greatly helps in improving self confidence, attention, focus and Inner energy to perform. Our course focus on Mantra chanting at regular intervals during daily activities. Mantra Chanting Includes.

• Om Chanting
• Gayatri Mantra
• MahaMrityunjaya Mantra
• Guru Vandana (prayer to Guru)
• Prayer before class & Meal

Pranayama is generally defined as breath control. Although this interpretation may seem correct in view of the practises involved, it does not convey the full meaning of the term. The word pranayama is comprised of two roots: ‘Prana’ plus ‘Ayama’. Prana means vital energy or life force.

Study of Pranayama

• Introduction of Pranayama
• Benefits of pranayama
• Explain the pranic body
• Prana and lifestyle
• Breath, health & Pranayama
• Pranayama and the spiritual aspirants

Ashtanga yoga is a form of yoga that was developed in India over 2,000 years ago. It focuses on improving your physical health through postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation techniques. “Ashta” means eight and “anga” means limbs. Yoga Poses and Asanas you will learn under Ashtanga Yoga.

Standing Pose

• Hasta Padangusthasana & Pada Hastasana
• Utthita Tri Konasana
• Parivrtta Tri Konasana
• Utthitan Parsva Konasana
• Parivrtta Parsva Konasana
• Prasarita Padottanasana A, B, C & D
• Utthita Parsvottanasana
• Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
• Utthita Parsvasahita
• Utthita Eka Padasana
• Ardhabaddha Padmottanasana
• Virabhadrasana A,B and C.

Primary Asanas

• Paschimottanasana A, B and C
• Purvottanasana
• ArdhaBaddha Padma Paschimottanasana
• Tirieng Mukha Eka Pada Paschimottanasana
• JanuSirsasana A,B and C
• Marichyasana A,B and D
• Navasana
• Lolasana
• BhujaPidasana
• Kurmasana
• GarbhaPindasana
• Kukkutasana
• BaddhaKonasana A & B
• Konasana A & B

Intermediate Asanas

• Salabhasana A & B
• Dhanurasana
• Ustrasan
• Kapotasana A & B
• SuptaVajrasana
• Bakasana A
• Bakasana B Jump
• ArdhaMatsyendrasana
• Yoga Nidrasana
• Tittibhasana
• PichaMayurasana
• Gomukhasana A & B

Advanced A (optional)

• Kasyapasana
• Bhairavasana
• UrdhvaKukkatasana A
• Galavasana
• EkaPadaViparitaDandasna
• VipritaSalabhasana
• GandhaBherundasana
• Hanumanasana
• Natrajasana
• Raja Kapotasana

Hatha yoga is the oldest & the most classic method of physical exercises and breathing control used in yoga. Hatha Yoga is excellent for improving body mobility and deep relaxation.

• Joints Moments.
• Surya namaskara ( sun Salutation) & Chandra Namaskara (moon salutation)
• Yoga Mudrasana
• Matsyasana
• Gupta Padmasana
• BaddhaPadmasana
• Lolasana
• Kukkutasana
• Garbhasana

Backward bending Asanas

• SaralBhujangasana (Easy cobra Pose)
• Bhujangasana (cobra Pose)
• TiryakaBhujangasana (twisting cobra pose)
• Sarpasana (snake pose)
• ArdhaShalabhasana ( half locust pose)
• Shalabhasana (locust pose)
• SaralDhanurasana (easy bow pose)
• Kandharasana (shoulder pose)
• ArdhaChandrasana (half moon pose)
• Setu Asana (bridge pose)
• Gomukhasana (cow’s face pose)

Forward bending Asanas

• Paschimottanasana (back stretching pose)
• GatyatmakPaschimottanasasna (dynamic back stretch pose)
• PadaPrasarPaschimottanasana (legs spread back stretch pose)
• JanuSirshasana (head to knee pose)
• Ardha Padma paschimottanasana (half lotus back stretching pose)
• Hasta PadaAngushthasana (finger to toe stretch)
• Padahastasana (hand to foot pose)
• SirshaAngusthaYogasana (head to toe pose)
• Utthitajanusirshasana (standing head between knees pose)

Spinal twisting Asanas

• ArdhaMatsyendrasana (half spinal twist)
• ParivrittiJanuSirsasana (spiralled head to knee pose)

Advance Pose

• Poornabhujangasana (full cobra pose)
• Kurmasana (tortoise pose)
• Poornashalabhasana (Full locust pose)
• PoornaDhanurasana (full bow pose)
• Dhanu-rakarshan-asana (archer’s posed)
• Chakrasana (wheel pose)
• Hanumanasana (leg splitting pose)
• Poornamatsyendrasana (full spinal twist pose)
• Mayurasana (peacock pose)
• Padma mayurasana (Lotus or bound peacock pose)
• Gorakshasana (Yogi Gorakhnath’s pose)
• Astavakrasana (eight-twists pose)
• Vrischikasana (scorpion pose)
• Inverted pose, balancing pose and core pose.

Shatkarma is a traditional yoga technique for cleansing body from inside. It helps in internal cleansing, open blockages in body and remove all internal illnesses. Shatkarma word is derived from Sanskrit and is a combination of two words "shat" + "Karma" also know as Shaktkriya. Below are the Shatkarma techniques included in the course.

• Agni Saar
• JalNeti
• RuberNeti
• Tirieng Mukha Eka Pada
• Paschimottanasana
• Sutra Neti
• Dand

Every yoga teacher before starting it's Yoga Practice should know about the basic structure of our human body and functions of the organs. In this course you will gain below knowledge about human Anatomy.

• Important joints
• Important Nerves
• Basic structure of human body
• Proper functioning of organs and Body parts.
• Types of bones
• Circulatory system
• Types of heart block
• Skeletal system

In this Class you will get Theoretical knowledge of yoga. Here are the below table of content which students will learn. 

• Introduction of Yoga
• Yoga Pantanjali sutra
• 5 basic Element
• Injuries & rest
• Integrating yoga in daily practice
• Principle of Yoga
• 8 limbs of Yoga
• Yoga therapy
• Yoga for stress, Migraine and Insomnia
• Yoga for Hypertension
• Yoga for heart problem, Blood pressure and Diabetic.
• Three Dosha
• The Nadi and kundalini.
• Basic knowledge of Chakra and Ayurveda
• Yogic diet
• Difference between Satvic & Tamasic food.
• Group discussion
• Question and Answers

The teaching methodology is one of the most important parts of the course as our students will learn the following:

• How to conduct a class
• Classroom management
• How to get in and come out from the posture
• How to assist & help while teaching the class
• Which kind of words you should be used as a yoga teacher
• What makes you different than other teachers in terms of teaching.
• Which kind of asanas you should recommend with a different health issue
• How to use belts, bolster, bricks and chair during the class adjustment.

200 Hour YTTC program in Rishikesh is the first step for starting a career in Yoga Teaching, this course provides information about philosophy and Anatomy of Ashtanga Yoga, Vinayasa Yoga and Tradional Hatha Yoga.

This course duration is 4 weeks or 28 days/27 days. Under this duration you will learn yoga postures, pranayam, Mediation and much more.

Maximum of 20 Students are allowed in a Single batch.

Upon completion you will be certified as RYT 200 Yoga alliance certificate from Drishtiyoghshala. RYT means Registered Yoga teacher.

You will be served with 3 daily pure sattvic meals with rich in vegetables. Both Vegan and vegetarian options are available. 

Yes, their will be a Physical and written test before course completion. Upon passing the exam you will be certified with RYT-200 certificate.

Yes, Students can eat outside eatable on their own expenses. But after all classes in evening. No outside eatables are allowed during classes, Student have to eat sattvic meal at dinning hall.

• Valid ID proof for Indian Nationals.
• Visa and Passport for foreign nationals.
• Copy of course confirmation letter or receipt.
• Medication if take any.
• Personal Hygiene Kit.
• Personal Yoga Mat if you wanted to bring, However we also provide a yoga mat.

You will be trained from our well experienced and globally renowned faculties.