100 Hours Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh – Introduction

100 Hours of Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Courses at RISHIKESH YOGA PRAKASH is a wonderful start to get the feel of Vinyasa style of yoga. The course includes every aspect of yoga including yoga posture, Pranayama, Human and Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Philosophy and meditation.

Our experienced and renown Astanga yoga teacher is internationally recognized for his magic hands adjustment. Astanga practice is unique in it’s own way, but when it is blended with modern tools, it becomes a wonderful way to deepen your Vinyasa style practice.

Being as a challenging practice, Astanga Yoga requires strong dedication and commitment. During our Teacher Training Courses we will help you to cultivate your practice and to guide you on your journey.

Comprehensive Curriculum

The training program covers all the essential aspects of yoga, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience. The curriculum includes:

Yoga Postures (Asanas): Detailed study and practice of key postures from the Ashtanga Primary Series, focusing on correct alignment, transitions, and adjustments.
Pranayama (Breath Control): Exploration of breathing techniques to enhance energy flow and mindfulness.
Yoga and Human Anatomy: A deep dive into the mechanics of the human body to help you understand how each posture impacts muscles, joints, and internal systems, ensuring safe and effective practice.
Yoga Philosophy: Insight into the ancient wisdom of yoga, rooted in texts like the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, to help you connect your physical practice to a deeper spiritual journey.
Meditation: Techniques to cultivate inner stillness and enhance mental clarity, creating harmony between body, mind, and soul.

This blend of traditional and modern approaches ensures that your training is both authentic and practical.

Expert Guidance

Our experienced and renowned Ashtanga yoga teacher brings a wealth of knowledge to the training. Known internationally for their “magic hands” adjustments, they specialize in helping students achieve proper alignment and deeper expressions of postures. This personalized attention enhances your understanding of the Ashtanga system while addressing your unique strengths and challenges.

Their approach skillfully integrates the traditional roots of Ashtanga yoga with modern tools and techniques, making it accessible and inspiring for practitioners of all levels. Whether you’re a beginner stepping onto the mat for the first time or an experienced practitioner looking to refine your Vinyasa flow, you’ll benefit immensely from their expertise.

The Unique Essence of Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga yoga is renowned for its dynamic, physically challenging practice that synchronizes breath with movement. This method not only builds physical strength and flexibility but also cultivates mental discipline and focus. However, it requires strong dedication and commitment. Our course is carefully structured to support you in developing a consistent and sustainable practice, laying the foundation for lifelong growth.

By blending tradition with innovation, we make the Ashtanga practice more accessible without losing its essence. Through guided practices, hands-on adjustments, and insightful teachings, you will gain confidence in your abilities and deepen your understanding of Vinyasa-style yoga.

Your Journey Begins Here

Embarking on the 100-Hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course is more than just learning yoga; it is a transformative journey of self-discovery. At Rishikesh Yoga Prakash, we aim to create a nurturing environment where you can grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Join us in Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world, to begin your path toward personal and professional growth in yoga.

With our guidance, dedication, and commitment, you will emerge empowered to integrate yoga into your life and share its benefits with others.

Course Schedule

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Course Date	Course Fee (Shared / Private Room)	Register Now
2nd Feb to 13th Feb 2025	550 USD / 699 USD	Fully Booked
2nd March to 14th March 2025	550 USD / 699 USD	Fully Booked
2nd April to 14th April 2025	550 USD / 699 USD	Register Now
2nd May to 14th May 2025	550 USD / 699 USD	Fully Booked
3rd October to 15th October 2025	550 USD / 699 USD	Register Now
3rd November to 15th November 2025	550 USD / 699 USD	Register Now
1st December to 12th December 2025	550 USD / 699 USD	Register Now

Course Summary

The 100-Hours Yoga Teacher Training Course at RISHIKESH YOGA PRAKASH is designed to develop Yoga Teaching skills by understanding the root principles of ancient yoga traditions.

The course is ideal for those who aim to take Yoga teachings as a profession as well as for those who want to experience and follow yoga as a path of holistic living.

We are committed and focused on imparting authentic teachings of traditional yoga with combination of modern 100 hour yoga teacher training in order to enhance and improve your knowledge and skills to become an inspiring yoga teacher.

We conduct our 100 hour yoga teachers training program and Yoga Retreats primarily in Rishikesh (India), Singapore, China and Bali (Indonesia). Our thorough syllabus covers each and every aspect of yoga science including theoretical and practical aspects of yoga practices.

Daily Schedule

The TTC program has 8-12 hours of classes scheduled a day, with one rest day per week. Here is an example schedule:

06:30 – 08:00 — Pranayama/ Meditation / Mantra Chanting
08:30 – 10:15 –Hatha Yoga AsanaClass
10:30 – 12:00 — Brunch / Free Time
12:00 – 13:30 –Adjustment & Alignment class
13:45 – 14:30 — Yoga Nidra Class / Rest Time
14:30 – 15:00 — Tea time/ Snack / Refresh Time
15:00 – 16:30 — Philosophy / Guest Lecturers / Yoga Sutra Study
16:45 – 18:00 — Workshop / Study Time / Teaching Practice
18:30 – 20:15 — Dinner Time / Free Time/ Rest Time
20:15 – 21:00 — Meditation
21:00 – 06:00 — Mauna / Silence/ Rest/ Sleep

*Note: This schedule is an example of the daily timetable. Classes and times are subject to change according to the course, season and any improvements we have made.

100 Hours Ashtanga Yoga TTC Syllabus

PRANAYAMA AND BREATHING TECHNIQUES

Kapalabhati
Nadi Shodhana
Bhastrika
Ujjayi
Surya Bhedan
Chandra Bhedan
Yogic Breathing

THEORY AND PHILOSOPHY

History and tradition of Yoga
Schools of Yoga
Patanjali Ashtanga Yoga
Concept of Prana
Theory on Kundalini
Chakras
Physical and psychological effects of Pranayama
Introduction to Bhagavad Gita
Introduction to Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Introduction to Six Indian Philosophies
Relevance of Omkara in Yoga System
Consistent practice and Detachment (Abhayasa and Vairagya)
Concept of the Divine and Surrender to the Divine in yoga (concept of Isvara and Isvarapranidhana)
Foundations of Yoga
Yoga and psychology

RECOMMEDED READING

The Yoga Mala - Sri K. Pattahbi Jois
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Swami Venkatesananda, Motilal publications
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha (APMB) Yoga Darshan - Swami Niranjanananda Ji The Heart of Yoga, T.K.V. Desikachar
Hatha Yoga Pradipika
The Science of Breath- Dr. M.L. Ghorole
Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita

Guidelines & Etiquettes for 100 Hours Yoga TTC

At RISHIKESH YOGA PRAKASH, we strive to maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere and so, we expect respectful behavior on the premises at all times. Showing disrespect to below guidelines and etiquettes may result in termination of your Yoga Teacher Training course, without any reimbursement of course fee.

Be on time for all theory and practical classes and stay for the length of every class. We recommend you to arrive at least 10 minutes before your class, which allows you to have sufficient time for any necessary preparation. Any type of audio, video recording or photography is not permitted without prior approval.

Inside the yoga studio, eating and drinking is not allowed (except water). Remove your footwear before entering the yoga studio. Do not bring your personal belongings (Jewelry, wrist watches, extra clothing, books, wallet, money etc.) inside the yoga studio. We take no responsibility of any lost and theft of your personal belongings.

Do not miss scheduled classes. Please inform your teacher or manager in advance, if you are not feeling well. It’s important to attend all scheduled activities/ceremonies organized by RISHIKESH YOGA PRAKASH.

Smoking, any kind of drugs and alcoholic beverages are not allowed inside the premise.

Please do inform us in advance, if you have visiting friends or relatives during your course. Outside visitors are not allowed for overnight stay. They are permitted to meet you only during day hours.

Facilities & Inclusions

Yoga Alliance USA certification

Choice of private or shared room

Attached bathroom with each room

Hot and cold water facility for drinking and shower.

Two times Indian vegetarian meals.

Two times tea (Indian, green, black) everyday.

Yoga mats provided for the practice

Small library for study and making notes

Yoga purification kit

Wi-Fi facility inside the campus

Food at Rishikesh Yoga Prakash

We provide two full yogic meals and one time tea with snacks everyday. We have dedicated team of professional cooks, who prepare the meal close to SATTVIC yogic diet. Brunch and dinner contains mix variety of seasonable fruits and vegetables, sugar and milk free porridge, lentils, wheat bread, grains, chapattis, tofu, soup, fibers, nuts, butter, muesli, yogurt, honey and pickle.

We get most of our food items directly from organic farm, depending on the availability of the product. Our meals are Indian vegetarian yogic food, but not vegan food. In the essence, all your meals are planned to provide you enough nourishment, but at the same time you will feel light and healthy.

Accommodation at Rishikesh Yoga Prakash

RISHIKESH YOGA PRAKASH provides neat and clean accommodation with attached bathrooms. Our yoga school is surrounded by various guesthouses in RamJula. Each room is based on twin sharing or if available, you may wish to choose private room, which depends on availability. Each room will have a cupboard, bedding, and private bathroom with hot and cold-water facility. Please note that, we don’t provide laundry facility.

All the students generally hand wash the clothes, but if you wish to avail the laundry facility (at extra cost), please contact the reception and you will be directed towards it. There is free WI-FI in the Ashram. On your day off, you may wish to choose various activities during your day off and enjoy the outside local food, shopping, river rafting, bungee jumping etc.

Indian traditional masala chai (generally known as Indian tea). You will see lots of cows, dogs and wild monkeys while exploring the street of Ram Jhoola. Feel free to feed them with love with respect, but don’t get too close to the wild monkeys. The entire area of Rishikesh is full of spiritual vibration, which you will certainly feel during your stay here.

Refund Policy

The 20% deposit that you pay as a registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

If you fail to cancel your course 45 days in advance before the starting date of the course, it will be considered as late cancellation. The course fee is non-refundable for late cancellations. You can transfer your course fee to your friend or family member, who might be interested in the same course or any other course at RISHIKESH YOGA PRAKASH within one year of course date. No show is considered as no refund and no transfer.

If you cancel 45 days before starting date of the course, this will be considered as early cancellation. We shall fully refund your course fee, but registration fee is not refundable. For all refunds, there is 5% of administrative charge. You can transfer your course fee to your friend or family member, who might be interested in the same course or any other course at RISHIKESH YOGA PRAKASH within one year of course date. We accept all early cancellation only via emails, must be received before 45 days, on a business day and during working hours. Business days are from Monday to Friday and working hours are 10 AM – 6 PM (India time zone).

RISHIKESH YOGA PRAKASH reserves all the rights to cancel, postpone and change our studio location due to low enrolment or any un-avoidable circumstances. If any course is cancelled from our side, we shall refund you fully. No administrative charges shall be applied on this refund. Bank transfer fees shall be born by us. Not only this, but we would be happy to extend additional 15 % discount for any of your next course with us.

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Pick up and drop off to the local airport. Local airport is: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, 20 min drive from our Yoga School. If you plan to take taxi from New Delhi International Airport to our Yoga School, we are happy to assist you, but all the travel cost shall be born by you.