Yoga Teacher Training Course

Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh (YTTC)

Core Curriculum:

Styles of Yoga (Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin etc.) may vary according to the need & eligibility of the students, but a registered curriculum of YTTCs typically covers five key areas:

Techniques, Training And Practice:

• Asanas (Postures): deep dives into the alignments, benefits, and risks of various poses
• Pranayama & Meditation: Learning breath control & balancing
• Shatkarma: Traditional cleansing techniques (kriyas) to purify body & rejuvenate mind.

Anatomy & Physiology:

• Physical Anatomy & Physiology: Understanding the skeletal and muscular systems to prevent injuries.
• Energy Anatomy & Physiology: Study the Chakras (energy centres), Nadis (energy channels), & Prana (life force).

Yoga Philosophy & Ethics:

• Ancient Texts: Studying the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Bhagwad Gita, Hatha Pradipika, Gherand Samhita and other important Yogic Texbooks.
• The 8 Limbs of Yoga: Moving beyond the physical (Asana) to explore Yamas (ethics), Niyamas (self-discipline), etc
• Sacred Mantras: to learn what are the important mantras in Yoga and others for day to day life, through chanting together and experiencing its after-effects on mind & body

Teaching Methodology:

• Sequencing: How to build a class that flows logically and safely from warm-up to peak poses.
• Adjustments: Learning “hands-on” assists to help students find better alignments of each and every poses.
• Yoga as a Profession: Basics of marketing, professional ethics and techniques to start-ups, future scopes.

Choosing the Right Program :

• In-Person vs. Online: In-person offers deep focus, while online programs provide flexibility for those with full-time jobs.
• Lineage/Style: Choose any lineage or style of Yoga that aligns with your needs as well as you enjoy practicing (e.g., Ashtanga for intensity, Restorative for healing etc.)
• Eligibility: Must check your eligibility & interests to join any of the YTTC programs.
• Resolving Doubts/Queries: Feel free to contact us to assist with your related doubts or any further queries.

Benefits Beyond Career:

• Mental Clarity: The discipline of daily practice often leads to emotional breakthroughs and reduced stress, giving more mental clarity.
• Family-like Community: You join a “Sangha” or community of likeminded individuals, often forming lifelong bonds.
• Physical Transformation: Constant practice builds functional strength, flexibility, and more intuitive connection to your body.