200 Hours Online Yoga Teacher Training Program

Learn Yoga from Anywhere with our Online Teacher Training Program

Are you looking to become a certified yoga teacher but unable to attend in-person training? Look no further than Rishikesh Yog Kendra's 200-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training Program. With our program, you can learn yoga from anywhere in the world and become a certified yoga teacher from the comfort of your own home. Our experienced and knowledgeable instructors will guide you through the ancient practice of yoga, covering asanas, pranayama, meditation, and more. Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to deepen your understanding of yoga philosophy and anatomy, and give you the tools to teach yoga with confidence. Join our virtual community of like-minded individuals from around the world and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Enroll now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career as a yoga teacher.

What You'll Learn in Our 200-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training Program

Our 200-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training Program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in the practice and teaching of yoga. Throughout the course, you will learn:

Yoga Philosophy and History: Gain a deep understanding of the history and philosophy of yoga, including the eight limbs of yoga and the Yoga Sutras.

Anatomy and Physiology: Learn about the physical and energetic systems of the body, including the musculoskeletal system, the respiratory system, and the nervous system, as well as how they relate to yoga practice.

Asanas (Yoga Postures): Practice and learn to teach over 100 asanas, including proper alignment, modifications, and variations.

Pranayama (Breathing Techniques): Learn various breathing techniques to deepen your yoga practice and incorporate into your teaching.

Meditation and Relaxation Techniques: Explore different meditation and relaxation techniques, including yoga nidra and guided meditation, to promote physical and mental relaxation.

Teaching Methodology: Learn the fundamentals of teaching yoga, including sequencing, class planning, and teaching techniques.

Our experienced and knowledgeable instructors will guide you through the course, providing personalized feedback and support to ensure you are confident in your practice and teaching abilities. By the end of the program, you will have the skills and knowledge to lead a safe, effective, and inspiring yoga class. Enroll now to start your journey towards becoming a certified yoga teacher.

200 Hours Online Yoga Teacher Training Course

Applied Yoga Philosophy and Psychology:

Applied Yoga Philosophy and Psychology prepare the basic foundation to understand and experience all Yoga practices correctly. It is one of the important subjects of Hatha Yoga teacher training course and contains the core principles of various practices. It helps the students to understand the true essence of yoga and provides a guide map on the path of yoga and inner journey. Hence, it is important to have a clear understanding of the roots of yoga practices and their explanation in various yogic text to become a successful yoga teacher. It includes:

• • Introduction, Concept, Meaning & Definition of Yoga.
• • The History and Origin of Yoga.
• • Sankhya and Yoga Philosophy.
• • Concept & Practice of Eight-Fold Path.
• • Pre-requisites of Yoga Sadhaka.
• • Obstacles to yoga and inner journey.
• • Ethical guidelines of Yoga Teacher.
• • The science of chakras, kundalini and nadis.
• • Panchakosha – The five bodies or layers of human existence.
• • Chittabhumi – The five states of mind.
• • Sharira Traya – Three bodies.
• • Four States of Consciousness.

Asana – Yoga Postures with Alignment and Adjustment

Asana is one of the most fundamental practices of hatha yoga. In hatha yoga pradipika, Swami Swatmaram says Asana practices bring greater flexibility, lightness, and stability to the body and also prevent disease. Higher yogic practices like pranayama, dharana and Dhyan is easier with the help of asana practices.

1. Suksma Vyayam – Warm Up and Joint Rotation 2. Pavanmuktasana series 1 3. Pavanmuktasana series 2 4. Pavanmuktasana series 3 5. Surya Namaskar 6. Shavasana 7. Makarasana- Crocodile Variations 8. Bhujangasana – Cobra Pose with Variations 9. Shalabhasana 10. Setubandhasana- Bridge Pose 11. Ardha Halasana – Half Plough Pose 12. Saral Matsyasana – Simple Fish Pose 13. Ardha Chandrasana- Half Moon Pose 14. Marjarasana – Cat Pose 15. Vajrasana –thunderbolt 16. Balasana – Child Pose 17. Shashankasana 18. Tadasana – Palm Tree Pose 19. Ardha Matsyendrasana 20. Uttkatasana – Chair Pose 21. Triyak Tadasana – Swaying Palm Tree Pose 22. Trikonasana – Triangle Pose 23. Janushirsasana- Seated Head To Knee 24. Vakrasana- Spinal Twist Pose 25. Padahastasana Hand to Feet Pose 26. Ushtrasana- Camel Pose 27. Yoga Mudra 28. Simhasana- Lion Pose

1. Chandra Namaskar 2. Naukasana – Boat Pose 3. Chakrasana – Wheel Pose 4. Paschimottanasana 5. Purvottanasana 6. Halasana – Plough Pose 7. Karnapidasana 8. Matsyasana – Fish Pose (in Lotus pose) 9. Dhanurasana 10. Kati Chakrasana – Waist Rotating Pose 11. Sarvangasana 12. Viparita Karni 13. Virbhadrasana – Warrior Pose – 1,2,3 14. Vriksasana – Tree Pose 15. Parvatasana – Mountain Pose 16. Adhomukha Svanasana – Downward Facing Dog 17. Urdhvamukha Svanasana –Upward Facing Dog 18. Gomukhasana 19. Garudasana – Eagle Pose 20. Baddha Konasana- Bound Angle Pose 21. Rajkapoot Asana – Pegion Pose 22. Supta Virasana- Reclining Hero Pose 23. Virasana –Hero Pose 24. Shirsasana – Headstand Pose

Pranayama, Mudras and Bandhas

Pranayama practice is one of the central practice of yoga to expand energy and stabilize the mind. It is an important practice to activate the chakras, awaken the kundalini and prepares solid foundation for higher yoga practices like Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyan and Samadhi.Pranayama sessions are being conducted very systematically and scientifically to develop a holistic and comprehensive awakening to this potential form of consciousness and upward movement of energy.

Introduction of Pranayama, Benefits of pranayama, General guidelines
Fundamental Yogic Breathing Practices
Abdominal Breathing
Thoracic Breathing
Clavicular Breathing
Kapalbhati Pranayama
Nadi Shodhana- Alternative Nostril Breathing
Ujjayi Pranayama
Bhastrika Pranayama
Bhramari Pranayama
Surya Bhedana Pranayama
Chandra Bhedana Pranayama
Sheetali & Sheetkari Pranayama

Mudras – Yogic Gestures

The practice of Mudra- the gestures is one of the tool of yoga to work on subtle bodies.Performing gestures affects our energy flow of the body and channelize that energy for higher consciousness and awakening.

Jnana mudra
Chin mudra
Yoni mudra
Bhairava mudra
Shambhavi mudra
Khechari Mudra

Bandhas – Energy Lock

Bandhas are specially used in Pranayama and advanced asana practices to channelize the energy that activate Kundalini, Chakras as well as to give upward direction to the energy through major energy channels.

Uddiyana Bandha
Jalandhar Bandha
Moola Bandha
Maha Bandha

Mantra Chanting- Intonation of Sound for Higher Consciousness

Yoga says the first manifestation of unmanifest Existence is Sound. Mantra is one of the most powerful tools based on sound and its vibrations. Hence, almost all religions have developed their own sound practices to work deeply on body, mind, heart for health, healing, and spiritual growth. Mantra is also very effective practice to stop the obsessive nature of mind and bring down the mind to the present moment. Mantra is one of the best tool to activate chakras,kundalini, expansion of energy body, experience of higher consciousness etc.

Beginning Prayer Mantra
Universal Shanti Mantra
Gayatri Mantra
OM Jap – OM Recitation
Trayambakam Mantra
Om Mani Padme Hum
Maha Mantra
Shivoham Mantra
Buddham Sharnam Gachchami