𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬

• Ashtanga Primary Series
• Hatha Yoga
• Body Alignment & Adjustment
• Yin Yoga
• Yoga Philosophy
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Pranayama Breathing Practices
• Bandhas
• Recitation of Sacred Sound
• Teaching Methodology
• Mudras (Hand Gesture)
• Meditation
• Kundalini Yoga
• Yoga Cleansing/Shatkarmas
• Theoretical and Practical Skills
• Teaching Methodology

The training lays out a strong foundation for holistically deepening the understanding and practices of yoga. Yoga has become popular in this modern age for its physical practices (“asana”) and another aspect that is an essential part of yoga has been largely looked over. In the training, Rudra Yogpeeth makes sure to integrate well-rounded studies of yoga and bring spirituality into the teachings and practices to support the personal and spiritual growth of the students.

Curriculum

Practice asana in the Hatha style

• Daily practice of asana from basic to intermediate level
• Technique, sequence, and modifications of asana
• Limitations and benefits of asana
• Theoretical explanations with references to traditional texts

Practice Primary Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa

Practical exposure of a group of asana in a determined flow of Ashtanga with all the respective techniques.

Alignment of postures

Experiential understanding of postures with the proper alignment.

Practice of Pranayama

The art of controlling the breath is often the most difficult yet the most transformative one. Often amateur yogis get exhausted in the long list of postures. Pranayama not only helps them to find the lost energy, but it also refines the breath and offers many other advantages. Some of the most famous breathwork exercises are Alternate Nostril Breathing, Skull Cleansing Breath or Bee’s breath, etc. 200-hour yoga teacher training syllabus includes this class daily to tone the body and the breath simultaneously.

Daily practice of pranayama i.e., Suryabhedana, Ujjayi, Bhastrika, Bhramari, Nadi Shodhana, Shitali, Sitkari, with the references to traditional Hatha yogic text.

Practice of cleansing process (shatkarma)

• Kapalbhati: To clean the lungs
• Jal-Neti: To clean the nostrils
• Rubber Neti: To clean the nasal passage
• Kunjal: To clean the food pipe and stomach
• Trataka: To clean the eyes

Mantra yoga

Recitation of important Vedic mantras for spiritual awakening.

Yoga philosophy

Conceptual and textual understanding of Yoga Sutra.

Yoga anatomy

To understand the effect of applied yoga practices on the cells, musculoskeletal system, respiratory system, digestive system, and nervous system.

Mudras

Gestures to direct the energy.

Deep relaxation

Practice Shavasana and yoga Nidra for deep relaxation of the body and mind.

Concentration and meditation

Practice various techniques of concentration and meditation from traditional texts.

Meditation directly impacts the mind, which goes on to help the body in the asana practice. This 200-hour yoga teacher training syllabus involves mentioned with great intensity and demands the practitioner to go inside to find oneself before setting foot in the world.

Karma yoga

To purify the heart through selfless service.

Teaching methodology

The methods of teaching to become a good yoga teacher.

Assignments

To improve the personal understanding of a particular subject.

Written and practical examination

Self-evaluation to improve the skills.

Sample daily schedule

• 05:00 Wake up
• 06:15 - 06:30 Mantra chanting
• 06:30 - 07:30 Shat-kriyas and pranayama practices
• 07:30 - 09:00 Hatha yoga (classical)
• 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast and free time
• 10:00 - 11:00 Yoga philosophy
• 11:00 - 12:00 Yoga anatomy and 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 and 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.