200 Hour Yoga teacher Training in Rishikesh

Asana is a comfortable pose of balance and stability. Asana is any relaxed position that induces physical stability. Alignment, adjustment and physical awareness are distinctive features of yogic pose. It steadily removes physical blockages and assists in the free flow of energy, thereby naturally building your immunity power. It prepares you for advanced hatha yoga’s practices. Mastery over any asana is a pre-requisite for pranayama and meditation.

Asana ensures free flow of incoming and outgoing breath. It prepares the body for more advanced practices in yoga teacher training course. It synchronizes your breath awareness with mind and the body’s effortless movements.

Breath is spontaneous. Breath continues even when you are in deep sleep. But when you become aware of incoming breath, outgoing breath and stoppage of breath, then it becomes pranayama kriya. You become aware of the ‘breath within the breath’. This subtle breath is known as ‘prana’ (breath-energy).

Pranayama kriya nourishes your cells, tissues and other organs in your inner body. It makes you grow vertically and horizontally. You feel weightless, energetic and full of enthusiasm. The mastery of pranayama is must to become certified yoga teacher. It gives you wisdom to transform your life and you move towards spiritual dimension effortlessly.  

The Sanskrit word “bandha” means ‘bind’, ‘contract’, ‘hold’, ‘tie’, or lock. The practice of bandha is intended to bestow spiritual blooming in the optimal capacity of every yoga practitioner. In yogic lock, the breath is suspended internally/externally in sync with duration of bandha. Never overdo yogic lock practice, but practice as per your body capacity. The contraction remains for a few seconds in the beginning.

“Mudra” is a Sanskrit word for yogic gesture or aesthetic attitude. The precise movement of hands can be spiritual, emotional, devotional or artistic gestures. As you know, the human body is composed of five elements of nature. Five fingers of your hand resemble these elements. For spiritual gain, mudras are practiced in combination with yogic lock (bandha) and pranayama.

The word “shatkarma” is a Sanskrit word consisting of two syllables “shat” and “karma”. It is subtle approach to attain holistic purification. Purification actions are intended to keep body clean, energetic and productive. It also removes three “doshas” or imbalances from gross body. Any imbalance in any one of these “doshas” causes physical illness/diseases. 

Shatkarma is subtle purification kriya of hatha yoga course which is generally practiced to eliminate three ‘doshas’ (humors). It gives you the feeling of inner purity and also infuses tranquillity in mind. You remain optimistic and full of hope at all the time.  

Meditation is stillness of mind. Mind means ‘world’ which is ever-changing. But there is something ‘mystic’ in you, which remains silent, unmoving but remain conscious even when world disappears in deep sleep. When all the thought-waves disappear in your inner space, the higher “Self” descends on your being. Meditation is door to divine exploration. 

There are many paths to Ultimate—static meditation and dynamic meditation. One is silent witness of inner world and other is playful, action-oriented where you dispel anger, fear, hate and others negativity from the mind. All the paths of meditation lead to the same divine destination. It’s your choice to pick and choose what suits your temperament. 

Mobility workout is additional feature of the YTTC 200. The purpose is to improve flexibility of body and strengthen muscles to make you acceptable for 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh. It refines your overall personality to fulfil your aspirations of becoming a certified yoga teacher. Its sole purpose is to empower future certified yoga teacher with the insight and expertise needed to both grasp and convey the matrix of asanas.    

By integrating supine and prone movements, this holistic mobility routine is carefully designed. It not only prepares aspiring yoga teachers to share their wisdom with future students but also equips them with the necessary tools to guide these students on their journey towards increased flexibility, improved mobility, and heightened body awareness.

In Behavioral/Corporate Training, participants undergo a transformative process to enhance their competence and confidence in tackling professional challenges. The training incorporates specific breathing techniques aimed at positively influencing one’s present behavioral patterns.
The training includes various breathing exercises such as shoulder breathing, namaskar breathing, hand-stretch breathing, kapal breathing, cross breathing, and up-hand breathing. These techniques are designed to bring awareness to the breath and promote a sense of calmness, focus, and balance.

Alignment and adjustment asanas in yoga focus on refining the physical postures to ensure proper alignment and maximize the benefits of the practice. These asanas help students develop awareness of their body’s alignment and make necessary adjustments for optimal positioning.
By practicing alignment and adjustment asanas, individuals can refine their postures, prevent injuries, and experience the full benefits of each pose. It is important to practice under the guidance of a qualified yoga teacher who can provide proper alignment cues and adjustments for individual needs.