300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

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 requires strength, concentration and agility to perform. During the course the focus will be 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 of 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 the self- practice

Mysore-Style Ashtanga Sequence :

• Ashtanga Surya Namaskar
• Ashtanga Standing Postures
• Intermediate Postures
• Finishing Postures

Vinyasa Flow is a series for continuous practice f the asanas flow that is often described as Meditation in Motion. Each practice of the postures is synchronised with breath and great concentration that turns to 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 own self-practice flows

Vinyasa Yoga Sequence

• Dynamic and Static Warm up
• Vinyasa Surya Namaskar - Traditional Sun Salutation Variations
• Vinyasa Standing Flow - Forward Bend Sequence, Hip Opening Flow, Balance Postures
• Vinyasa Sitting and Twisting Flow - Sitting posture with twisting and forward bending
• Vinyasa Prone and Supine Flow - With backward extensions and inversions
• Vinyasa Closing Sequence - Cooling & Restorative postures

During the 300 Hours course, you will be able to understand the pranayama on the 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 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 sequence for the self practice
• Sequencing and teaching of the Pranayama

Different Types of Pranayama

• Yogic Breathing
• Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
• Surya Bhedi Pranayama
• Chandra Bhedi Pranayama
• Ujjayi Pranayama
• Bhastrika Pranayama
• Bhramari Pranayama
• Sheetali Pranayama
• Sheetkari Pranayama
• Kapalbhati Pranayama

Mudras are the gestures that help channelising, distribution and preservation of the Prana. During the course, you will be able to advance your practice that will help in uplifting the energy.

What will you learn?

• Introduction to Yoga Mudras
• Understanding the position of different elements in your hands
• Importance of the Mudras during the self-practice
• Jnana mudra
• Chin mudra
• Dhyana mudra
• Yoni mudra
• Bhairava mudra
• Nasikagra drishti mudra
• Vairagya mudra (dispassion)
• Abhaya mudra (blessing, fearlessness)
• Vayu mudra (air)
• Pran mudra (prana)
• Prithvi mudra (Earth)
• Surya mudra (Sun)
• Varun mudra (God of water)
• Ashwini Mudra
• Vajroli Mudra

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 its 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)

List of Bandhas

• Agnisar (for Uddiyana preparation)
• Bahir kumbhaka (external retention)
• Antar kumbhaka (internal retention)
• Mula bandha
• Uddiyana bandha
• Jalandhara bandha
• Maha bandha

Shatkarma Kriyas is 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 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

Dhayana 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 helps in betterment of your day-to-day life. Dhyana is a journey of enlightenment which helps not in removing the external disturbances but also helps in internalisation for deeper connection with mind and body.

What will you learn?

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

List of Meditation Techniques

• Jala Neti
• Traditional Himalayan meditation
• Om Mantra meditation
• Breath awareness (Anapana)
• Trataka meditation
• Silent meditation
• Practice Japa Ajapa meditation
• Antar Mouna Dhyana meditation
• Chakra awareness
• Kirtan meditation evening
• Active meditation
• Mindful Meditation

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

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

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 in understanding the key concepts, the importance of self-realization, and you will be able to connect 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 Bhagwat Geeta
• Introduction to Chakras and Kundalini
• Theory of Karma

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

What you will learn?

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

Physical Anatomy

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 you will learn?

• Understanding what a yogic lifestyle is, who a yogi is, and why a healthy lifestyle matters
• Importance of a yogic lifestyle, including 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

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 Marma in healing
• Understanding the importance of Home Remedies

Applied Ayurveda

Applied Ayurveda workshops help you in applying the concepts of Ayurveda in the practical form to lead a balanced and holistic lifestyle which in harmonization of 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 mainMarma and Seven mahamarma with Mantra
• Substitute Home Remedies

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 you will learn?

• Understanding the Musculoskeletal System, How muscles work for movements and position of body and learning to use for best results
• Understanding the anatomy of 9 major Joints with 9 Major bandhas of body for pranic healing and stability of body
• Understanding the dynamic, static, active, 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 scientific researched yogic tools to optimise the bodily functions and health

Anatomy Yoga Therapy

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

What will you learn?

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

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 principle of Food
• Therapeutic Planning and Disease Management
• Therapeutic benefits of Kriyas, Asana, Pranayama, Mudras and other yogic practice

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 right adjustments for them.
• How making small changes in the movement for maximum benefits and minimum injuries
• Understanding hands on adjustments and verbal adjustments

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 you will learn?

• How to sequence a class - step by step approach
• How to work with different level of the students simultaneously and how to guide them
• Importance of the time management in the class
• Qualities of a teacher and importance of use of proper voice during the class
• Principles of demonstration, observations, 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 in giving hands-on practical experience.

Culture Study Tour

Each participant will have an option to choose from following one-to-one sessions. Kindly note 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.