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14 Day Immersive 100 - hour Yoga Teacher Training in the World's Capital of Yoga, Rishikesh, India

14 Day Immersive 100 - hour Yoga Teacher Training in the World's Capital of Yoga, Rishikesh, India
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Rishikesh, India
14 days
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"Yoga Teacher Training Course in India"

Program Overview

This 100-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India is a universal knowledge, and so, Maa Shakti Yog wants to open the way for you to learn and gain the true knowledge of yoga! This is the reason why they are offering a short yoga course at their yoga school in Rishikesh, Maa Shakti Yog. Through their short yoga courses, they will make an ideal way for you to learn yoga in India even in just...

Highlights

  • Anatomy and philosophy classes
  • Multistyle asanas: Hatha, Ashtanga, and Iyengar
  • Meditation, pranayama, and mantra chanting sessions
  • Yoga by the Ganges and Paramarth Ganga Aarti
  • Excursion trips (Ganga Arti, Temple Darshan, and Ashram tour)
  • 3 100% vegetarian meals per day
  • 13 nights accommodation
  • Airport pick up included

At a glance

Skill Level
all
Duration
14 days
Language
English, Hindi
Group Size
Open group
Airport Transfer
Not included

Yoga styles

Hatha Yoga Ashtanga Iyengar

Check-in Time: 06:00

Check-out Time: 18:00

Facilities

Gym
Spa
Swimming pool (indoor)
Swimming pool (outdoor)
Air-conditioned rooms
Café
Concierge desk
Dining area
Environmentally friendly
Garden
Luggage room / storage
Meditation garden
Multilingual staff
Restaurant
Smoke-free property
Yoga deck
Yoga shala
Yoga studio
ATM / banking
Bicycle rental
Conference room
Dry cleaning
Free Wi-Fi
Internet access
Laundry
Meeting room
Parking lot
Tour assistance
Wireless internet
Outdoor shower

Maa Shakti Yog keeps their rooms clean. Regular housekeeping, 24/7 reception desk, and laundry service are available at any time. You will also have access to the gym facility or you can book a massage at the spa!

14
Days total

You'll gain much about yoga in just 14 days at Maa Shakti Yog's yoga school! These will certainly be the most cheerful days of your life. Without tension, without worry, without health issues, they will give you a chance to explore the true happiness that dwells inside you.

Yoga is a way to true happiness by maintaining your health physically and mentally. If you have a shortage of time, just want to do yoga for inner satisfaction, or you want to experience yoga for the first time, then you can come and join this 100-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh at Maa Shakti Yog center. Learning yoga in Rishikesh is certainly a blessing!

Maa Shakti Yog gives you your choice to be a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)! They have their registered yoga school in Rishikesh with the name, "Maa Shakti Yog!" They are blessed to have their school in such a spiritual location. They bring out the traditional knowledge of yoga in India for you and present it in a very crafted manner in their teacher training courses.

Course syllabus:

  • Asanas (three hours a day)
  • Pranayama
  • Meditation
  • Mantra chanting
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Alignment and adjustment
  • Philosophy
  • Mudra and bandhas
  • Shatkarmas
  • Student practicum

Asana

Asana is a Sanskrit word that means "yogic postures or movements." Then, traditionally defined, asana means "comfortable seat." This means that it is a seated posture used in meditation.

Pranayama

Pranayama, also known as breathing exercise, is the foundation of yoga practice. 'Prana' means 'breath' and "Ayama" means to 'control.' When combined, 'pranayama' means 'to control or hold the breath.'

Meditation

Observing your deep breaths that facilitate to still your mind for a few minutes, where it is away from all the unnecessary aspects - this is meditation. There are mainly four types of meditation styles thatt Maa Shakti Yog focuses on, i.e., traditional Himalayan meditation, healing meditation, crystal meditation, and sound meditation.

Mantra chanting

Chanting the powerful, spiritual mantras helps in the union of body with the mind. It will surely give you a deeply philosophical experience.

Anatomy and physiology

Anatomy deals with the bodily structure of an individual and how to protect from injuries. In Maa Shakti Yog's yoga teacher training classes, they conduct the theoretical class of anatomy too.

Alignment and adjustment

Maa Shakti Yog's yoga teacher training courses focus on body alignment, which means doing poses or asanas in an effortless state of the body according to the body composition of an individual. Alignments are very significant to understand any style of yoga practice.

Philosophy

Philosophy here means yoga philosophy that includes the systemic study of the body, mind, and spirit of an individual.

Mudras and bandhas

Yoga mudras mean "gestures" that facilitate the flow of energy in the body of an individual. Treating under the heading of yoga mudras, bandhas are body locks in yoga.

Shatkarma

Shatkarmas are basically the six purification techniques that aim to clean the body, free from all the diseases. More than this, it improves the flow of prana into the organs of the body.

Teaching methodology

Teaching methodology in Maa Shakti Yog's yoga courses specifically aims to provide a nurturing environment to your students, on making lesson plans, setting class environment, and conducting classes regarding various yogic practices for gaining enough confidence and awareness on building a good student-teacher relationship.

Sample daily schedule

  • 07:00 - 08:00 Pranayama / meditation
  • 08:30 - 10:00 Iyengar asana
  • 10:00 - 11:00 Breakfast
  • 11:00 - 12:00 Alignment
  • 12:00- 13:00 Teaching methodology
  • 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
  • 14:00 - 15:30 Break or self-study
  • 15:30 - 17:00 Hatha yoga / Ashtanga
  • 17:00 - 18:00 Anatomy
  • 18:00 - 19:00 Philosophy
  • 19:00 Dinner
  • The Beatles Ashram
  • Live Ganga Aarti
  • Sunrise visit - Kunjapuri Devi Temple
  • Yoga on the beach
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This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly

Cleansing and wholesome nutrition for your practice

Maa Shakti Yog believes in the Ayurvedic proverb, "When the diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When the diet is correct, medicine is of no need." This is why yogic food is an integral part of their yoga programs.

The meals will include seasonal vegetables and fruits, all vegetarian and cooked fresh daily. They will nourish your body with all the nutrition that you need for your yogic practices. They will also give you a taste of traditional Indian cuisine. Filtered water will be at your disposal at any time.

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinks

The following drinks are included:

  • Water
  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Detox juices

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Organic
  • Raw food
  • Yogic
  • Other dietary requirements on request

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organizer when making a reservation.

  • Outdoor excursions
  • Waterfall trek (Neer Gaddu and Patna)
  • Vashistha Cave (ancient sage's meditation place)
  • Ganga River nearby (the Holy River Ganges)
  • Parmarth Niketan Ashram (Ganga Puja ceremony)
  • Easy to access
  • Cafe nearby
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Books and stationery store
  • River nearby
  • Convenience / grocery store nearby
  • Cyber (Internet) cafe nearby
  • Tour and travel agencies nearby
  • Certificate of completion
  • 8 hours of classes a day
  • Mult-style asanas: Hatha, Ashtanga, and Iyengar
  • Study materials
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 power supply
  • 24/7 hot / cold / normal filtered water
  • 13 nights accommodation with attached washroom
  • 3 100% vegetarian meals a day
  • Special diets (organic, raw, vegan, gluten-free)
  • Free pickup from Dehradun airport
  • Airfare
  • Airport drop-off
  • Visa

Beautiful and serene location in Rishikesh, carefully chosen to provide the perfect setting for your yoga journey.

Recommended Airports

Transfer included
DEDJolly Grant Airport
14 km away from your destination

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Jolly Grant Airport (DED). The transfer from this airport is included in the price. Maa Shakti Yog will pick you up from the airport.

Airport transfer included: Jolly Grant Airport

No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price. The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled. The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 15% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

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