60 Day 500 Hour Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy, Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in India

Know Your Traditional Yoga School in India – Gurukul Yogashala

Gurukul Yogashala, a traditional yoga school in Rishikesh, offers Yoga Alliance–certified Yoga Teacher Training and Yoga Retreats, including 100, 200, 300, and 500 Hour Yoga TTC in India. We also provide specialized short-term courses such as 85 Hour Prenatal Yoga TTC, 50 Hour Yin Yoga TTC, Aerial Yoga TTC, Ayurveda TTC, Sound Healing TTC, and more. All courses-residential and online-are designed for practitioners of every level, from beginners to advanced.

Ayurveda Workshop: An enriching workshop rooted in ancient Ayurvedic traditions, offering practical knowledge for holistic healing and balanced living.

Students also experience one of these powerful healing practices - Sound Healing, Emotional Healing, Chakra Healing.

Creative and community-building activities such as Mehendi Art, Rangoli Art, Mandala Art, and optional sessions of Acro Yoga, Bollywood Dance, or Body Movement further enrich the experience.

Course introduction

500 Hour Yoga TTC = 200 Hour Yoga TTC + 300 Hour Yoga TTC

Gurukul Yogashala is presenting you with the opportunity to learn Hatha Yoga, advanced Vinyasa Flow, Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga, pranayama, meditation, and yoga Nidra, Shatkarma kriyas, a deeper understanding of yoga history and philosophy, Kundalini Yoga, Yoga Psychology, Ayurveda, yoga anatomy, physiology, yoga therapy, alignment and adjustment, teaching methodology, and much more.

During your stay, you’ll experience deep personal growth, meaningful transformation, and unforgettable moments with like-minded individuals, together walking the path of yoga, consciousness, and holistic healing.

If you are passionate about learning yoga, set up an example for many people out there so that they can also lead a healthy life.

With the 500-hour yoga teacher training course, Gurukul Yogashala provides the opportunity to learn among a small group of 15-20 people, which will help teachers give personalized attention to the students.

Course schedule and important dates

First month (200-hour Yoga TTC)

• Official arrival date: 2nd of first month
• Welcome Ceremony & Orientation: 3rd of Every Month
• Course ends: 22nd of every month
• Certification: 23rd of Every month
• Check-in - 11 am Onwards (till 5 pm)

Second month (300 Hour Yoga TTC)

• Official Arrival: 2nd of Second Month
• Welcome Ceremony & orientation: 3rd of second month
• Course ends: 29th of second month
• Certification & Departure: 30th of second month
• Note: The certification ceremony will be held in the morning,g and you can depart post-lunch

Note: There will be an approximate 9-10 days break between the 200-hour & 300-hour portion of the program. During this time, accommodation and food will be provided.

Why this program is unique and how it benefits you?

Gurukul Yogshala offers an affordable 500-hour yoga teacher training course accredited by Yoga Alliance USA, covering Vinyasa Yoga, mantra chanting, shatkarma kriyas, Ashtanga yoga, anatomy and physiology, yoga therapy, yoga philosophy, Yoga Psychology, Ayurveda, alignment and adjustment, teaching methodology, and much more.

• Gurukul Yogashala is the only school in India offering dual certification, providing both the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Yoga Alliance RYT®).
• Time-Saving & Cost-Effective: Complete 200 hours + 300 hours together, saving time and money compared to booking separately.
• Unique Curriculum Features: This program integrates Sound Healing practices with the traditional 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, offering deeper awareness, energetic balance, and expanded teaching skills.
• Traditional Welcome: Begin with a Welcome Fire/Hawan Ceremony, connecting with students from around the world.
• Comprehensive Yoga Learning: Study Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Functional Anatomy, Alignment & Adjustment.
• Holistic Knowledge: Gain understanding of Yoga History, Kundalini & Ayurveda Philosophy, and Yoga Psychology with Yoga Therapy, promoting a balanced and healthy life.
• Practical Teaching Skills: Build confidence through Teaching methodology, structured class planning, and hands-on practice.
• Personal Growth & Wellbeing: Strengthen body, mind, and spirit through pranayama, meditation, mindfulness, and self-awareness.
• Flexible Learning: Ideal for beginners and experienced practitioners, offering structured guidance for all levels.
• Lifestyle Transformation: Experience discipline, self-awareness, and holistic living through daily routines, vegetarian meals, and yoga practices.
• Career Advantage: Stand out as a teacher with in-depth traditional knowledge, modern yoga techniques, and Yoga Therapy expertise.
• Global Community & Lifelong Connections: Become part of the Gurukul Yogashala family, making friends and networking with fellow graduates worldwide.

Who can join?

This program is for anyone who wants to deepen their yoga practice, start a teaching journey, or achieve holistic health. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience, you are welcome to join.

This program is suitable for those who want to:

• Become a Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher: Gain an internationally recognized RYT® certification and confidently teach yoga worldwide.
• Adopt a Healthy Yogic Lifestyle: Learn to integrate yoga, mindfulness, Ayurveda, and sound healing principles into daily life.
• Deepen Personal Practice: Experience traditional Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and sound healing practices for inner growth.
• Enhance Teaching Skills: Develop strong alignment, adjustment, sequencing, and class management skills.
• Achieve Holistic Well-being: Understand yogic philosophy, physiology, energy systems, and Yoga Therapy for balance of body, mind, and spirit.

500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Detailed Curriculum

First month course

Hatha Yoga

Hatha yoga is one of the most ancient branches of yoga, with a history dating back over a thousand years. Sessions in Hatha Yoga Teacher Training are rooted in ancient practices that evolve your consciousness to a higher understanding.

What will you gain?

• Learn different variations and modifications of the asanas according to different flexibilities
• Learn the English names and Sanskrit names of the asanas
• Learn the right alignment during the class and hands-on adjustments for beginner and advanced students
• Use props (belt, bolster, pillow, wall, block) as supporting agents
• Establish creative and challenging classes using the right voice and words
• Asana knowledge in traditional, therapeutic, and healing contexts
• Important contraindications and necessary modifications in relation to modern problems (hyperthyroidism, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, and so on)

Mysore-style Ashtanga

K. Pattabhi Jois developed a modern-day form called Ashtanga Vinyasa in the mid-20th century, an energetic practice of mindful movements with breath awareness. In a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course, the primary series of Mysore-style Ashtanga is taught in a systematic manner to help you achieve your goal.

What will you gain?

• Role of Drishti in Every Asana
• Synchronizing breath with asanas
• Doing Bandhas in Asanas
• Transitioning to self-practice
• Contraindications of postures
• Learn English and Sanskrit names
• Learn the right adjustments during the asana class
• Learning how to teach Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series

Vinyasa Flow

Vinyasa Flow has movement sequences with focus on the breath. Vinyasa Flow is all about the deep inhale and exhale of your breath as you move from one posture to another.

What will you learn?

• How Vinyasa yoga will decrease stress, anxiety, and depression
• Increase in energy and improvement in cardiovascular conditioning
• How the Vinyasa flow will burn calories faster
• Combining proper breathing with the flow

Pranayama

Pranayama is the practice of rhythmic breathing to purify the body, provide oxygen, and enhance the mind–body connection. It promotes calmness, focus, and concentration. This course teaches various breathing techniques, locks, and mudras for effective practice.

What will you learn?

• Introduction, importance, and benefits of Pranayama
• Preparing yourself for practice and sitting postures
• Nostril activation for effective practice
• Functions, levels, and balancing of pranas; breath retention
• Breathing techniques, prana flow, and connection with chakras
• Beginner and intermediate practices integrated with meditative postures

Mudras

Mudras are the divine gestures that channel and distribute prana in the body. Most of the mudras are performed by hand. Practitioners can have immense benefits from mudras if they are performed in the right manner under the guidance of an expert.

What will you learn?

• The secret of mudras
• The position of different elements in your hands
• The importance and advantages of mudra

Bandhas

While doing yoga, your body generates a lot of energy or prana. With mudra, channel this energy, and with bandhas, control and maintain it in the body to prevent it from draining. When done right, the bandhas can also help awaken the Kundalini.

What will you learn?

• Meaning of Bandhas and their importance
• Draining of Pranas and how to retain them
• Understanding the chakras and the role of Bandhas
• Benefits and precautions during the practices

Shatkarma or Yogic Cleansing

Shatkarma is a series of six types of cleansing activities that help with physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual cleansing. Cleansing your body is a fundamental step toward working on your yoga journey.

What will you learn?

• What Shatkarma is, along with its benefits and precautions
• Who should practice it and who should avoid it
• Preparation steps and post-practice guidelines

Meditation

Yoga asanas make the body stable, and pranayama soothes the nervous system, thus preparing the flow of prana to be channelized effectively and making it easier for the mind to focus. Practicing pratyahara, or the control of the senses, further facilitates control of the mind, which is the preparation for meditation.

What will you learn?

• Introduction to Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi
• History and philosophy of meditation
• Preparation, aim, and objective of meditation
• What meditation is and what it’s not
• Meditation traditions
• Correct sitting posture and role of diaphragmatic breathing
• Correct breathing during meditation
• Meditation practice

Yoga Nidra – Psychic Sleep

Yoga Nidra (psychic sleep) is sleeping in awareness in such a way that takes you from a conscious state to a superconscious state of awareness.

What will you learn?

• Meaning, basics, purpose, and Tantric origin of Yoga Nidra
• Various schools, traditions, lifestyle guidelines, and practitioner rules
• Benefits and precautions
• Difference between meditation and Yoga Nidra
• Yoga Nidra experience and healing applications
• Three-body awareness, four states of consciousness, and stages of Yoga Nidra

Mantra

Mantra Meditation employs the power of chanting to align mind, body, and spirit, expanding awareness and facilitating inner and outer healing.

What will you learn?

• What is a mantra – understanding its meaning, significance in life, and the process of personal mantra initiation.
• Healing of the body with mantras
• Use of mala in mantra recitation
• How will mantra help you in your life?

Yoga History & Philosophy

Understanding the history and philosophy of yoga not only helps you to grasp the deep meaning Yoga has in our life but also helps you integrate the philosophy into your life. Various ancient philosophies will be introduced to you, like Bhagwat Geeta, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Patanjali Yoga Sutra, and much more.

What will you learn?

• Introduction to Yoga Philosophy (Yog Darshan) and its Evolution
• Introductiontof Patanjali Yoga Sutras
• Nadis (Ida, Pingala & Sushumna)
• Introduction to Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
• Pancha – Vayus, Panchakoshas
• Sattva, Rajas & Tamas (Trigunas)
• Four Padas of Yoga Sutras
• Life stories of yogis (Inspiring stories)
• Introduction to Chakras – energy centres of the body & Kundalini
• Introduction to Vedas

Kundalini Philosophy

Kundalini Yoga is practised to activate the kundalini energy, which sits at the base of the spine. Kundalini awakening is called the ultimate form of yoga sadhana that is attained after steadily mastering the previous layers of yoga sadhana.

The term kundalini comes from the Sanskrit word "Kundal," which means circular or the coiled snake at the base of the spine.

During the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, you will have a comprehensive introduction to Kundalini Yoga, which will help you understand what the subject entails and how to move ahead in the future regarding an in-depth understanding of this vast subject, Kundalini Yoga.

What will you learn about Kundalini Yoga practices during the training?

• Introduction, definition, core principles, unique features, aims, and historical evolution of Kundalini Yoga
• Recognizing energetic blocks/flow and traditional methods to balance, activate, and harmonize the subtle body
• Understanding various meditative practices for different chakras and their role in spiritual awakening

Yogic Lifestyle

Yoga is not only a set of postures to keep you fit but also a holistic lifestyle and philosophy that enhances one's mind, body, and soul. A yogi's lifestyle opens doors for every individual to the highest form of knowledge.

What will you learn?

• Understanding what a yogic lifestyle is, who a yogi is, and why a healthy lifestyle matters
• Importance of a yogic lifestyle, including a vegetarian/vegan diet and basics of the yogic diet
• Daily routines: morning–evening practices, sleep cycle, and preparation for restful sleep
• Living with awareness: behaviour toward others and following Yamas & Niyamas

Ayurveda Workshop

Ayurveda is the ancient Indian science of holistic healing that nurtures balance of the body, mind, and spirit. Through traditional Ayurvedic practices, the body is purified and harmonized by balancing the three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, supporting natural health and inner well-being.

What will you learn?

• Introduction to Ayurveda and Definition
• Meaning and importance of Dincharya - Daily routine activities according to Ayurveda
• Introduction to tridoshas - Vata, Pitta & Kapha
• Understanding the concept of Sapta Dhatu - 7 Body Tissues
• Understanding the concept of Ama - Toxins in the body
• Learning the meaning of Ojas - Immunity
• Learning about seasonal regimes
• What are the six different tastes

Applied Ayurveda

Applied Ayurveda focuses on bringing ancient Ayurvedic wisdom into daily life. By understanding and practicing these principles, one learns how to live a balanced, healthy, and harmonious life in alignment with nature.

You will learn to:

• Prepare Ayurvedic detox teas, including liver detox, Tulsi, and herbal infusions
• Create natural Ayurvedic face and hair masks
• Practice Ayurvedic gardening and understand medicinal plants
• Learn the basics of Basti therapy
• Detoxify the body using traditional Ayurvedic cleansing methods
• Perform Abhyanga (self-massage) with Ayurvedic oils for relaxation and vitality

Ayurveda Marma Therapy

• At Gurukul Yogashala, you will explore the connection between emotions, trauma, and the body as part of the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training. Students learn the theory and practical application of techniques combining Marma Therapy, Meditation, Breathwork, and Asanas to understand how emotions are stored in different parts of the body and how to release them.
• With these sessions, you will explore the theory and practice of Marma Therapy; you will learn to identify key energy points, understand how they store emotions, and apply them for emotional healing. You will also gain the skills to support emotional balance, inner resilience, and holistic well-being for yourself and others, integrating these methods into your yoga practice and daily life.

What will you learn?

• Understanding Marma Therapy, the 72 Marma points, and how they store emotional memories
• Techniques for stimulating Marma points to release blocked emotions
• How Marma point therapy enhances the flow of prana and promotes healing according to Ayurveda
• Key points and precautions
• Effects of Emotional Healing through Marma Therapy on the body, mind, and spirit
• Ways to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual wellness

Functional Anatomy

Anatomy is an essential subject for ensuring a safe, effective, and personalized yoga practice. Empowering newly certified yoga teachers with the skills needed to guide students safely and effectively.

What will you learn?

Anatomy Foundations & Movement Basics: Understand the role of anatomy in yoga, basic bones and joints, movement terms, flexibility vs. mobility, and injury prevention essentials.

Spine, Core & Breathing Anatomy: Learn spine structure, core muscles, pelvic awareness, diaphragm mechanics, and the connection of breath to the nervous system.

Upper & Lower Body Anatomy: Focus on shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and foot alignment to support safe and effective movement.

Asana Biomechanics & Functional Movement: Explore anatomy in forward bends, backbends, twists, and side bends, balance mechanics, and fascia/connective tissue in movement.

Energetics & Safe Alignment in Yoga: Study bandhas, parasympathetic activation, common yoga injuries, and safe alignment for diverse body types.

Alignment & Adjustment: Learn posture alignment in accordance with Iyengar Yoga. Expert teachers of Gurukul Yogashala will help in understanding how to align yourself while you are doing self-practice and will also help you understand how to align others in your class as a Yoga Teacher.

What will you learn?

• Why is it important to align your own body during the asana practice?
• Alignment and precision in the practice of asanas.
• Use of props such as blocks, straps, and blankets for correct alignment according to Iyengar yoga
• Learn the right alignment in various asanas: standing, seated, backward/forward extensions, twisting, and inverted postures
• Understand the common mistakes, precautions, benefits, and modifications according to strength and flexibility

Teaching Methodology

It is not enough to learn and practice yoga to be a great yoga teacher. Teaching yoga is an art, as it can change lives, so a lot of preparation and skills go into it.

What will you learn?

• Blending traditional teaching methods with a modern outlook, prioritizing a holistic approach in teaching.
• Crafting an engaging curriculum; Connection and empathy during the sessions
• Efficiency in class management
• Safety and effectiveness
• Preparing yourself mentally and emotionally before teaching
• Keeping a positive attitude during and after the practice
• Developing step-by-step class structures
• Proper adjustments with and without yoga props
• Establishment of yogic personality

Teaching Practice:

There will be teaching practice done by all the participants of the batch in the presence of the teacher that will help you gain hands-on practical experience.

Second month course

Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga is a well-structured style of Yoga developed by K Pattabhi Jois in the 20th century. Ashtanga Yoga follows a series of asana practices that require strength, concentration, and agility to perform. During the course,e the focus will be on revision of the primary series and introduction of the Secondary series. Ashtanga Yoga helps in creating a connection with mind, body, and breath to help in balancing the energies.

What will you learn?

• Practice of Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga with correct Alignment and Modifications
• Introduction to the Intermediate Series of Ashtanga Yoga
• Role of Drishti in every asana in the series.
• Synchronizing the breath and Bandas in each asana
• Learn to teach, adjust, and modify the practice for beginner students
• Understanding the series for self-practice

Vinyasa Flow

Vinyasa Flow is a series for continuous practice of the asanas flow that is often described as Meditation in Motion. Each practice of the postures is synchronised with breath and great concentration, turning into the most energetic flow.

What will you learn?

• Understanding the coordination of vinyasa flow movement with breath
• Importance of movement and transition between different asanas
• How to teach and give modifications for the beginner students
• Understanding the flow movement to make your own self-practice flows

Pranayama

During the 300 Hours course, you will be able to understand pranayama on a deeper level with the introduction of advanced practices of holding the breath. The practice will help in attaining maximum connection between the body and mind while offering an overall synchronized breathing experience for other styles of yoga. The course will unfold the most advanced techniques of locks and practice to reach tranquility.

What will you learn?

• Understanding the connection between Prana and Pranayama
• Understanding the different aspects of breathing
• Understanding all about nostrils and activating them
• How does the prana flow and its Functions
• Understanding how to make a sequence for self-practice
• Sequencing and teaching of the Pranayama

Mudras

Mudras are the gestures that help channelise, distribute, and preserve the Prana. During the course, you will be able to advance your practice that will help uplift the energy.

What will you learn?

• Introduction to Yoga Mudras
• Understanding the position of different elements in your hands
• Importance of the Mudras during self-practice

Bandhas

While doing yoga, your body generates a lot of energy, or prana. With mudra, channel this energy, and with bandhas, control and maintain it in the body to prevent it from draining. When done right, the bandhas can also help awaken the Kundalini.

What will you learn?

• Meaning of Bandhas and their importance
• Draining of Pranas and how to retain them
• Understanding the chakras and the role of Bandhas
• Benefits and risks of the practices
• Practices (for intermediate and advanced level)

Kriyas

Shatkarma Kriyas are one of the ancient yogic practices for which years of practice and patience are required. Regular practice of these kriyas helps in cleansing the body internally using different yogic techniques. The course will unveil these techniques, and students will learn from the teacher how to perform them and cleanse their bodies for better immunity and purity.

What will you learn?

• What is Shatkarma
• Benefits and risks of Shatkarma
• Who should practice and who should not
• Preparation for Shatkarma
• Practices post Shatkarma

Meditation

Dhyana is the eighth limb described by Sage Patanjali. Regular practice of Meditation will help in developing self-awareness, emotional balance, and mental clarity. Helping you not only in deepening your practice but also in the betterment of your day-to-day life. Dhyana is a journey of enlightenment that helps not only in removing external disturbances but also in internalisation for a deeper connection with mind and body.

What will you learn?

• Understanding the purpose of meditation and why it is important in the spiritual journey.
• Understanding different types of meditation as per different paths of yoga.
• Understanding Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi
• Importance of Mantras for regular meditation practice
• Discovering what works best for self-practice

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra (psychic sleep) is sleeping in awareness in such a way that takes you from a conscious state to a superconscious state of awareness. The goal is to shut out the five senses so the mind can attain pratyahara.

What will you learn?

• Understanding the importance of breath awareness for Yoga Nidra
• How Yoga Nidra helps in synchronising mind, body and breath
• What are the four stages of consciousness
• How Yoga Nidra will help in healing?
• What are the benefits and precautions needed during the practice of Yoga Nidra

Mantra Chanting

Mantras use the power of sound to calm the mind and balance energy. Regular chanting enhances focus, relaxation, and inner harmony.

What will you learn?

• What is a mantra – Understanding its meaning, significance in life, and the process of personal mantra initiation.
• Healing of the body with mantras
• Use of mala in mantra recitation
• How will mantra help you in your life?

Yoga Philosophy

Yoga Philosophy helps in understanding not just the philosophy behind the yogic practices but also understanding the philosophy behind life. Yoga Philosophy will help you understand the key concepts, the importance of self-realization, and you will be able to connect the practical and spiritual aspects of Yoga.

What will you learn?

• Introduction to Yoga Philosophy
• Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
• Concept of God and Soul
• Types of Yoga - Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Gyan Yoga, Raja Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Prapti Marg, & Nada Yoga
• Ancient Scriptures - The Vedas
• Introduction to the Upanishads
• Introduction to Bhagavad Gita
• Introduction to Chakras and Kundalini
• Theory of Karma

Yogic Psychology

Yogic Psychology helps in bridging the gap between traditional yogic philosophy and modern lifestyles. Yogic psychology helps bring self-awareness and helps you to find emotional balance in modern technological times.

What will you learn?

• Understanding the meaning of Yogic Psychology
• Importance of Balanced State of Consciousness
• Understanding modern lifestyle behaviour through ancient scriptures.
• How different mindful techniques help in calming psychological responses
• How to achieve emotional balance through application of traditional yogic philosophy

Yoga Lifestyle

Yoga is not only a set of postures to keep you fit but also a holistic lifestyle and philosophy that enhances one's mind, body, and soul. A yogi's lifestyle opens doors for every individual to the highest form of knowledge.

What will you learn?

• Understanding what a yogic lifestyle is, who a yogi is, and why a healthy lifestyle matters
• Importance of a yogic lifestyle, including a vegetarian/vegan diet and basics of the yogic diet
• Daily routines: morning–evening practices, sleep cycle, and preparation for restful sleep
• Living with awareness: behaviour toward others and following Yamas & Niyamas

Ayurveda

As the journey of Ayurveda has already started during the 200-hour yoga teacher training course, here at the 300 Hour yoga teacher training course, you will deepen your understanding of this ancient holistic study that helps you in harmonizing the three Doshas - Vatta, Pitta, and Kapha.

What will you learn?

• Understanding the concept of Trodoshas and Prakriti of the body
• Understanding the importance of Self-Abhyangam (Padabhyangam, Uroabyangam)
• Understanding the Akashi Tarpana or Eye Treatment
• Introduction to Su-jok practices
• Relation of Pancha Mahabhut with Marma and the effect of emotional imbalance
• Understanding the role of Mantra in healing
• Understanding the importance of Home Remedies

Applied Ayurveda

Applied Ayurveda workshops help you apply the concepts of Ayurveda in a practical form to lead a balanced and holistic lifestyle which is in harmony with individual prakriti and also with nature.

What will you learn?

• Practice of Self-Abhyangam (Padabhyangam, Uroabyangam)
• Practice of Akashi Tarpana or Eye Treatment
• Practice of Su-jok Techniques
• Practice of the three main Marma and Seven Mahamarma with Mantra
• Substitute Home Remedies

Anatomy and Physiology

In yogic practices, it is important to understand the anatomy in a holistic way so that it will help you in understanding the effects of the traditional practices of yoga deeply on the body. During the course, you will be able to respond and not react.

What will you learn?

Understanding the Musculoskeletal System, how muscles work for movements and the position of the body, and learning to use them for best results

Understanding the anatomy of 9 major Joints with 9 Major bandhas of the body for pranic healing and stability of the body

Understanding the dynamic, static, active, and passive movements with proper safety and optimization

Understanding of Neuromuscular systems: how Muscles are guided and manipulated by our mind, actions, thoughts, emotions, and daily expressions

Science of respiration while exercising, practicing Asana, and in day-to-day life: how breathing could help with stress, anxiety, stamina, efficiency of energy, and Optimal health

• Science of Focus, balance, coordination, and movements using scientifically researched yogic tools to optimise bodily functions and health

Anatomy Yoga Therapy

During the course, you will be able to understand what practices are necessary to cure diseases. This understanding will not only help you in deepening your own self-practice but also help you in teaching someone who has any disease.

What will you learn?

• Head and Neck Diseases
• Heart and Circulatory Problems
• Disorders of the Respiratory System
• Disorders of the Digestive System
• Problems of Obesity
• Menstrual Disorders and much more.

Spiritual Yoga Therapy

During the course, you’ll understand the yogic approach to healing through lifestyle modifications, asanas, pranayama, and relaxation techniques, all tailored to promote recovery and balance. These sessions empower aspiring yoga teachers to apply yoga therapeutically, enabling others to lead healthier, more balanced lives through the timeless wisdom of yoga.

What will you learn?

• What is Yoga Therapy and its scope in holistic wellness
• Understanding the Prana, Doshas, Gunas, Agni, Koshas and their role in holistic wellbeing
• Yogic principles of food
• Therapeutic Planning and Disease Management
• Therapeutic benefits of Kriyas, Asana, Pranayama, Mudras and other yogic practices

Alignment and Adjustment

During the course, you will not only understand the right alignment of each asana but also understand how you do the self-alignment while you are doing your own practice and how to adjust others when you are teaching. A little tweak in the movement can help avoid serious injuries and pain.

What will you learn?

• Understanding the fundamentals and the need for aligning the posture.
• Learning alignment of different postures while practicing Standing, seated, forward bending, backward bending, inversions, and much more, and the right adjustments for them.
• How to make small changes in the movement for maximum benefits and minimum injuries
• Understanding hands-on adjustments and verbal adjustments

Teaching Methodology

Becoming a Certified Yoga Teacher will be incomplete without understanding how to conduct a class, all the while managing the proper flow and correcting the students. All of this and much more will be learned during the Teaching Methodology Session.

What will you learn?

• How to sequence a class - step-by-step approach
• How to work with different levels of students simultaneously and how to guide them
• Importance of time management in the class
• Qualities of a teacher and importance of using proper voice during the class
• Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting, and correcting during the class

Teaching Practice:

There will be teaching practice done by all the participants of the batch in the presence of the teacher that will help you gain hands-on practical experience.

Complimentary Sessions

Each participant will have an option to choose from the following one-to-one sessions. Kindly note that only one of the following sessions will be complimentary; students can select from the following. If they wish to have more than one, then you can connect with the team.

• Emotional Healing Consultancy & Massage
• Ayurveda Consultancy and Massage
• Sound Healing Session

Group Complimentary Sessions

Depending on the availability of the teachers, only one session from each of the following will be conducted in every batch:

• Enriching Add-On Workshops
• Ayurveda workshop

One complimentary healing group session

• Sound healing
• Emotional healing
• Chakra healing

One complimentary group session by the river

• Acro yoga
• Pranayama
• Meditation

One complimentary active Group Session

• Bollywood dance session
• Body movement session

Complimentary group art activities

Gurukul Yogashala offers hands-on experiences in traditional Indian arts such as Mehendi (Indian tattoo), floral Rangoli, and Mandala art-perfect opportunities to connect, collaborate, and create meaningful memories together.

Sample of daily schedule

• 06:00 - 07:30 Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga
• 07:40 - 08:40 Pranayama / Kriya / Mudra / Bandha
• 08:45 - 09:30 Breakfast
• 09:30 - 10:00 Mantra & Kirtan
• 10:15 - 11:15 Functional Anatomy \ Yoga Therapy
• 11:15 - 12:15 Alignment & adjustment
• 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
• 13:30 - 14:30 Rest
• 14:30 - 15:30 Philosophy \ Yoga Psychology
• 15:30 - 16:00 Tea break
• 16:00 - 17:30 Vinyasa Flow \ Hatha Yoga
• 17:45 - 18:45 Traditional & Dynamic meditation
• 18:45 - 19:00 Yoga Nidra
• 19:15 - 20:00 Dinner
• 22:00 Lights out

Note: The schedule is subject to change based on weather, teacher availability, and ashram requirements.