100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Introduction to Ashtanga yoga (Primary series) followed by Sun salutation A & B.Stretching and Strengthening Practice For Transitions and Traditional Postures In The Sequence. Standing sequence postures & use of yoga props. Seated sequence postures & Finishing sequence postures. Mysore style & Teaching practice.

Introduction to Vinyasa flow and Hatha Vinyasa flow What is the difference between Vinyasa flow and Hatha Vinyasa flow? Pawanmukht asana series (joints movements): Series 1 - Anti-rheumatic Series 2 - Digestive/abdominal Series 3 - Shakti Bandha Hatha Sun Salutation and Moon Salutation Ashtanga Sun Salutation Asana practice: Standing posture Balancing posture (arm, one-legged) Sitting posture with twisting and forward bending Prone posture Backward extensions Inversions (upside-down) Supine posture Relaxing posture Restorative asanas Teaching methodology The theory is just as important as practising Note: Understanding how we can create a sequence for beginner practitioners and intermediate practitioners and what you need to do in class.

Introduction to Vinyasa flow and Hatha Vinyasa flow What is the difference between Vinyasa flow and Hatha Vinyasa flow? Pawanmukht asana series (joints movements): Series 1 - Anti-rheumatic Series 2 - Digestive/abdominal Series 3 - Shakti Bandha Hatha Sun Salutation and Moon Salutation Ashtanga Sun Salutation Asana practice: Standing posture Balancing posture (arm, one-legged) Sitting posture with twisting and forward bending Prone posture Backward extensions Inversions (upside-down) Supine posture Relaxing posture Restorative asanas Teaching methodology The theory is just as important as practising Note: Understanding how we can create a sequence for beginner practitioners and intermediate practitioners and what you need to do in class.

Yogic anatomy, psychology, phisilogy introduction What is yoga from a science and anatomy point of view? How yoga supports our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual life from Scientific point of view? Understand Asana, movements and exercise from yogic science Anatomy, Alignment and biomechanics of 7 major parts of body Wrist joint anatomy, alignment ,biomechanics, prehab and rehabilitation Elbow joint anatomy, Alignment, biomechanics, prehab and rehabilitation Shoulder joint anatomy, Alignment,biomechanics, prehab and rehabilitation Spine the axis of the body anatomy, alignment , safety rules, biomechanics, prehab and rehabilitation Hip joint anatomy, alignment ,biomechanics, prehab and rehabilitation Hip joint anatomy, alignment ,biomechanics, prehab and rehabilitation Ankle joint anatomy, alignment, biomechanics, prehab and rehabilitation Understanding of thoughts, mind, experience from nervous system, neuroscience and yogic point of view Understand the breathing and pranayama from yogic and scientific point of view Learn to the core muscles for better spine stability and optimised breathing pattern

Introduction to Pranayama Benefits of Pranayama Yogic Breathing Introduction to Ashta Kumbhaka Theoretical Knowledge and Practical experience in Anulom Vilom, Nadi Shodhan, Surya Bhedi, Chandra Bhedi, Sheetkari, Sheetali, Ujjayi, Bhramari, Bhastrika, Antar and Bahir Kumbakh, Tri bandhas Pancha Prana breathing Sequencing of Pranayama Introduction to shatkarma Practical experience of Jala neti, Rubber neti, Trataka & Kunjal Benefits of Shatkarma practise

What is alignment and why it is important What is an Asana , an exercise and a movement What is ideal alignment of body How to avoid misalignment How body can be positioned to optimise the Asana and exercise 9 major joints of the body movements patterns How to move and position the joints of body with safety and avoid injury How to prepare for an Asasna How to modify and do variation in an Asana Common mistakes in Asana How to adjust students in Asanas and classes Alignment of all types Sun Salutations Alignment of standing, balancing, forward bend , backbends, sidebends , twisting and inversions.

Introduction to Meditation Benefits of Meditation Importance of Meditation Meditation and Brain Health Meditation & Its Effect on Stress Management Obstacles in Meditation Role of Concentration in Meditation Tips for Developing Concentration Meditation on Body & Breath Om Chanting Meditation Antar & Bahir Tratak Dynamic Meditation Tips for Silent Meditation Ajapa Japa Antar Mouna Nada Meditation

Students will be tested based on Written Test Asana Practical Test Vinyasa Flow Teaching to the Class Attendance, Performance & Behaviour

Sound Healing Keertan Meditation Beach Yoga Acro Yoga Yin Yoga Partner Yoga Observing Silence Note: All these additional classes are not part of the course but are included additionally.