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Join our 500-hour yoga teacher training at Gopala Om Yoga School and embark on a transformative journey that will elevate your practice and deepen your understanding of yoga. Our comprehensive program is meticulously crafted to enhance your personal practice, expand your yogic knowledge, and equip you with the skills and confidence to become an effective yoga teacher. Throughout the training, you will receive personalized instruction from highly experienced teachers dedicated to your growth and learning. The curriculum spans a broad range of topics, including asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy, teaching methodology, and much more. This holistic approach ensures a well-rounded education in all aspects of yoga. Upon successfully completing the course, you will earn a 500-hour certification from Yoga Alliance, enabling you to register as a certified yoga teacher and pursue a global career in yoga. Additionally, you will become part of a supportive and inspiring community that continues long after the training ends. Join us at Gopala Om Yoga School and take the first step towards becoming a knowledgeable, confident, and compassionate yoga teacher. Let this journey transform your life, deepen your practice, and empower you to share the gift of yoga with others.
JOIN 500 HOUR TTC YOGA IN RISHIKESH
Through regular practice, participants gradually enhance their flexibility by stretching and lengthening muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Simultaneously, they build strength in various muscle groups by holding poses and engaging in strength-building exercises. The concentrated attention demanded by yoga practice sharpens concentration and mental focus, achieved by directing attention to breath, body sensations, and alignment in poses.
- Mindfulness
- Mental Clarity
- Healthier Habits
- Emotional Balance
- Improved Flexibility
- Physical Well-being
BENEFITS 500 HOUR TTC YOGA IN RISHIKESH
Prepare yourself to master the subject area you've been eyeing for so long. At our school, you'll learn the ancient Himalayan style of yoga, which stands in contrast to modern teachings found elsewhere in the country. Personalized care and attention are central to our approach, ensuring that your stay in India will be both comfortable and enriching. You will find the right ambiance and guidance to pursue your training effectively, making the yoga class in Rishikesh an engaging and joyous experience. With small batch sizes, you can clear your doubts promptly and receive individual attention from your instructors. Get ready for an immersive learning experience that covers chapters on anatomy, physiology, philosophy, asanas, pranayama, meditation, mantra chanting, mudras, and bandhas. As you progress through the course, the journey becomes increasingly exciting and fulfilling. You will also practice yoga on the banks of the Ganga, enhancing your experience and connection to the practice. Our experienced teachers will instill a pedagogical approach in you that few others can emulate, ensuring a profound and transformative learning experience.
DEVELOP YOGA SKILLS
- Consistent engagement in yoga poses enhances muscle and joint flexibility, expanding motion range and mitigating injury risks.
- Mastering advanced yoga techniques expands your career prospects as a certified yoga instructor, empowering you to educate and motivate others.
- Refining your yoga abilities deepens self-awareness, fostering a profound understanding of your thoughts, emotions, and actions.
- Refining your yoga abilities boosts your body awareness, fostering improved posture and alleviating back and neck discomfort.
- Elevated training and certification bolster your reputation and expertise, establishing you as a credible and proficient yoga practitioner.
- Yoga aids in regulating emotions by harmonizing the nervous system, resulting in increased emotional resilience and steadiness.
- Engaging in yoga cultivates a meditative mindset, nurturing inner calm and serenity that extend into your everyday experiences.
- Yoga promotes a mindful state, cultivating an inner calm and serenity that extends into your everyday existence.
COURSE FEE INCLUDES
- Yoga material used during course – Mat, Belt, Rope Bolster, Pillow, Blanket, Bricks, Zen Bench, Sand bag, Chair
- Study materials – Note book, pen, Textbooks, printed study materials, Jala & sutra neti and handouts
- Inauguration Program with fire Ceremony and flowers decoration
- One Jungle Picnic or The Himalayas sightseeing trip (once)
- Free Taxi service (pick up) from Dehradun Airport
- 1 cooking Class 500hrs Wi-Fi connection
- 1 cooking Class 500hrs Course
MAIN POINTS
TOPICS COVER IN COURSE
THE TOPICS WILL COVERED
- Astang Yoga
- Yoga Anatomy
- Meditation Practices
- Various Yoga Postures
- Teaching Methodologies
- Varied Yoga Traditions Of The World
SHORT INTRODUCTION
You're warmly invited to embark on our transformative 500 Hour Yoga course in Rishikesh. This program isn't just about refining yoga postures; it's a holistic journey to deepen your understanding of yoga, your body, and the myriad possibilities it offers. In our supportive and nurturing environment, you'll not only enhance your practice but also cultivate a profound sense of self-awareness and well-being. By the end, you'll emerge with a richer appreciation of the art and science of living a life filled with meaning, bliss, and joy. If you're looking for a more comprehensive immersion, we also offer programs ranging from 100 to 500 Hours.
Pranayama
Regulate Your Breath And Achieve Physical And Mental Wellness
Relaxation
Control Your Breathing, Keep Your Mind Clear And Relax Your Body
Ashtanga Vinyasa
Use The Breath To Align The Body And Mind. Grow In Strength
Hatha Yoga
Guide Your Body And Mind To Meditation Through Asanas
Mantra Chanting
Learn To Chant Mantra To Attain Mind Liberation
Teaching
Know Teaching Methodology And Actual Teaching Experience
OUR FACILITIES
ACCOMMODATION & FOOD
FOOD & ACCOMMODATION
Partake in daily yoga sessions crafted to bolster your mental strength and enhance inner tranquility. Led by our seasoned instructors, these sessions cater to individuals of all proficiency levels, from novices to advanced practitioners. Our retreats are thoughtfully curated, offering you the opportunity to evolve spiritually through yoga teachings while also immersing yourself in the essence of Rishikesh. This experience transcends mere yoga classes; it's a holistic journey. Our cuisine is renowned for its delectable flavors and diverse offerings. Prepared with utmost attention to hygiene, our dishes feature pure, fresh ingredients. Our program encompasses a wide spectrum of yoga practices, equipping you with a comprehensive yoga toolkit to integrate into your daily life. Don't leave Rishikesh without delving into its authentic teachings and rich culture.
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE OF 500 HOUR YOGA
ABOUT SCHEDULE
Every session contributes significantly to your journey of learning and development in yoga. Following the entire schedule is crucial for optimizing your learning journey. The daily timetable is carefully designed for students, and strict adherence is expected. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.
Please ensure that there are no activities scheduled at the school on the 1st and 2nd of every month. On the 2nd, students will arrive at school and have ample time to rest. The following day, starting at 9:00 am, all students will gather for breakfast, after which the program will commence with flower decoration.
FEW MEMORIES
TRAINING
TEACHER TRAINING COURSE
Participating in Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is a profound journey that fosters holistic wellness and self-development, enriching your mind, body, and spirit for a transformative experience.
HATHA YOGA TRAINING
Through consistent practice, individuals progressively enhance their flexibility by elongating muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Concurrently, they cultivate strength across various muscle groups through sustained poses and strength-building exercises. The focused mindfulness demanded in Yoga sessions refines concentration and cognitive acuity. By directing attention to breath, bodily sensations, and pose alignment, Hatha Yoga fosters equilibrium in dual energy levels, offering an initiation into holistic well-being. Serving as a foundational preparation for more dynamic yoga forms such as Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga underscores the importance of physical fitness for executing such vigorous poses effectively. Additionally, it primes the mind for enhanced receptivity, positioning Hatha Yoga as a transitional step towards deeper spiritual exploration. Its inherent grounding nature further solidifies its significance in the journey towards self-discovery.
Asana (Posture):
Name of the Asana in English & Sanskrit
Benefits
Introduction & History of AsanaConclusion
How to do this Asana dynamic way step by step?
Asana Doing Meditatively:
Centring
Refining
Come out
Entering
Holding
Reflection
Standing Posture:
Upward Salute Pose
Chair Pose
Hand to feet Pose
Warrior Pose
Raise Hand to Toes Pose
Mountain Pose
Tree Pose
Triangle Pose
Sitting Posture:
Squat Pose
Kneeling Pose
Stamp Pose
Cat Pose
Garland Pose
Hero pose
Inversion Posture:
Bridge Pose
Shoulder Stand
Inversion Pose
Rocking Chair
Spinal Twisting
Half Fish Pose
Spinal Twisting In Table Pose
Spinal Twisting In Kneeling Pose
ASTANGA VINYASA TRAINING
Surya Namaskara A:
Samasthiti
Uttanasana A
Chaturanga Dandasana
Adhomukha Svanasana
Urdvahastasna
Uttanasana B
Urdvamukha Svanasana
Urdvamukha Svanasana
Surya Namaskara B:
Samasthiti
Uttanasana A
Adhomukhasvanasana
Chaturanga Dandasana
Adhomukhasvanasana
Chaturanga Dandasana
Adhomukha Svanasana
Urdvahastasna
Uttanasana B
Urdvamukha Svanasana
Bibhadrasana A
Urdvamukha Svanasana
Birbhadrasana A
Urdvamukha Svanasana
Primary Series:
Janusirsasana B – Head to Knee Pose B
Triyang Mukhaipada Paschimottanasana – One Leg Folded Forward Bend Pose
Purvattanasana – Intense West Stretch
Paschimottanasana B – Intense West Stretch Pose B
Dandassana – Staff Pose
Virbhadrasana A, Warrior Pose A
Ardhabadha Padmottanasana, Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend Pose
Parsvatanasan,, Intense Side Stretch Pose
Uthita Parsva Konasna, Extended Side Angle Pose
Pada Angusthasana – A, Big Toe Pose – A
Marichasana A – Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi – A
Marichasana C – Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi – C
Janusirsasana A – Head to Knee Pose A
Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana – Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend Pose
Paschimottanasana C – Intense West Stretch Pose C
Paschimottanasana A – Intense West Stretch Pose A
Utthita Hasta Padongusthasana,1,2,3,4, Extended Hand to Big Toes Pose
Prasarita Padottanasasna D, Intense Wide Leg Stretch D
Prasarita Padottanasasna B, Intense Wide Leg Stretch B
Pada Angusthasana – B, Big Toe Pose – B
Janusirsasana C – Head to Knee Pose C
Marichasana B – Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi – B
Marichasana D – Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi – D
Parivrita Trikonasana, Revolving Triangle Pose
KUDALINIA TRAINING
Kundalini Yoga, a profound and transformative discipline, centers on rousing the latent energy situated at the base of the spine, referred to as Kundalini. Integrating ancient techniques, it melds physical postures, controlled breathing, mantra recitation, meditation, and relaxation methods to awaken and direct this energy upwards through the body’s energy hubs, known as chakras.
The objective of Kundalini Yoga is to awaken and harmonize the Kundalini energy, fostering heightened consciousness, spiritual enlightenment, and a profound union with both the self and the cosmos. Often dubbed the “yoga of awareness,” it underscores the expansion of consciousness and the interconnectedness of existence.
Typically, Kundalini Yoga sessions commence with a mantra invocation, followed by a sequence of dynamic movements, termed kriyas, designed to target specific bodily areas and energy centers.
Intro:
Introduction – Meaning – Benefits – Contradictions
Preparation of Kudalinia Yoga
How to do Kudalinia Yoga
Duration of practice – Demonstration of Kudalinia Yoga
YOGA ANATOMY
The study of yoga anatomy delves deeply into the intricate connection between the human body and yoga practice. It delves into how the body moves, functions, and adjusts within different yoga postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation techniques. By examining the musculoskeletal system, practitioners gain a deeper understanding of alignment principles, biomechanics, and anatomical variations, empowering them to practice yoga safely and efficiently. Emphasizing injury prevention and therapeutic applications, yoga anatomy helps individuals develop a heightened awareness of their bodies, fostering a sustainable and transformative yoga practice that promotes overall well-being.
However, attempting advanced poses right from the start can be counterproductive and even harmful. Therefore, anatomical studies teach the location and significance of organs, enabling instructors to recommend more suitable poses initially, with the option to progress gradually.
Intro:
By the regular practice of Kundalini, it helps in achieving a healthy and flexible body
Kundalini practice enhances your immunity by becoming free from several diseases
Purification of body decreasing toxins
Good life discipline
Pranayama and Kriyas eliminate diseases from your mind and body
High self-awareness and more receptiveness
Awareness of breath that enhances well being
Real spiritual awakening
PRANAYAMA YOGA
Introduction:
Meaning of Pranayama
Breathing experiment
Definition
Conclusion
Kapalbhati Pranayama:
Introduction – Meaning – Benefits – Contradictions
Preparation of Kapalabhati for students – Technique
Duration of practice – Demonstration of Kpalabhati Pranayama
How to do Kpalabhati Pranayama?
Sheetali Pranayama (Cooling breath):
Introduction – Meaning – Benefits – Contradictions
Preparation of Sheetali for students
How to do Sheetali Pranayama?
Duration of practice – Demonstration of Sheetali Pranayama
Sheetkari Pranayam:
Introduction – Meaning – Benefits – Contradictions
Preparation of Sheetkari Pranayam for students
How to do Sheetkari Pranayam?
Duration of practice – Demonstration of Sheetkari Pranayam
Bhastrika Pranayam:
Introduction – Meaning – Benefits – Contradictions
Preparation of Bhastrika Pranayam for students
How to do Bhastrika Pranayam?
Duration of practice – Demonstration of Bhastrika Pranayam
Nadishodhana Pranayama:
Introduction – Meaning – Benefits – Contradictions
Preparation of Nadishodhana Pranayama for students
How to do Nadishodhana Pranayama?
Duration of practice – Demonstration of Nadishodhana Pranayama
SATKARMA YOGA
Satkarma Yoga, alternatively known as Shatkarma Yoga, delves into the purification and cleansing of the body. “Satkarma” originates from Sanskrit, where “Sat” signifies “six,” and “karma” refers to “actions” or “practices.” Consequently, Satkarma Yoga encompasses six purification techniques geared towards detoxifying the body and priming it for yoga and meditation. By regularly engaging in these practices, Satkarma Yoga practitioners aim to purify the physical body, harmonize the subtle energy channels (nadis), and foster a state of holistic well-being. These techniques often serve as a foundational step in traditional Hatha Yoga teachings, preparing individuals for more advanced practices like asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation. Essentially, it combines two practices into one, offering potent breathing exercises to alleviate brain stress and facilitating simple practices like Neti, with initial guidance to ensure comfort and confidence.
Introduction To Six Types Of Satkarma:
Introduction – Meaning – Benefits – Contradictions
Preparation of Satkarma Pranayama for students
How to do Satkarma Pranayama?
Duration of practice – Demonstration of Satkarma Pranayama
Introduction To Jala Neti:
Introduction – Meaning – Benefits – Contradictions
Preparation of Jala Neti Pranayama for students
How to do Jala Neti?
Duration of practice – Demonstration of Jala Neti Pranayama
Introduction To Sutraneti:
Introduction – Meaning – Benefits – Contradictions
Preparation of Sutraneti Pranayama for students
How to do Sutraneti?
Duration of practice – Demonstration of Sutraneti Pranayama
BANDHA YOGA
Bandha Yoga, a specialized branch of yoga, concentrates on utilizing energy locks, known as bandhas, to regulate and channel the flow of prana, the vital life force, throughout the body. The term “bandha” originates from Sanskrit, translating to “lock” or “binding.” These bandhas involve subtle muscular engagements applied during yoga sessions to bolster physical steadiness, balance energetic currents, and foster spiritual awakening. Through the practice of Bandha Yoga, practitioners seek to synchronize energy flow, align the physical and energetic aspects of the self, and awaken latent spiritual capacities. Mastery of these subtle bandha activations can enrich one’s yoga journey, deepen internal awareness, and facilitate profound states of meditation and self-realization. Furthermore, bandhas are seamlessly integrated into various yoga postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation techniques to magnify their transformative impact and nurture a holistic approach to yoga and life. They serve to both harness and release energies from different organs, enhancing circulation and energy circulation while fostering a reflective observation of performance over time.
Introduction To Jalandhara Bandha:
Introduction – Meaning – Benefits – Contradictions
Preparation of Jalandhara Bandha
How to do Jalandhara Bandha
Duration of practice – Demonstration of Jalandhara Bandha
Introduction To Udiyana Bandha
Introduction – Meaning – Benefits – Contradictions
Preparation of Udiyana Bandha
How to do Udiyana Bandha
Duration of practice – Demonstration of Udiyana Bandha
Introduction To Mula Bandha
Introduction – Meaning – Benefits – Contradictions
Preparation of Mula Bandha
How to do Mula Bandha
Duration of practice – Demonstration of Mula Bandha
MUDRA YOGA
Jnana Mudra
Introduction – Meaning – Benefits – Contradictions
Preparation of Jnana Mudra
How to do Jnana Mudra
Duration of practice – Demonstration of Jnana Mudra
Chin Mudra
Introduction – Meaning – Benefits – Contradictions
Preparation of Chin Mudra
How to do Chin Mudra
Duration of practice – Demonstration of Chin Mudra
Bhairava Mudra
Introduction – Meaning – Benefits – Contradictions
Preparation of Bhairava Mudra
How to do Bhairava Mudra
Duration of practice – Demonstration of Bhairava Mudra
MEDIATION
Mediation Intro
Introduction – Meaning – Benefits – Contradictions
Preparation of Meditation
Sixty One Energy Points discussion
Dancing Meditation Practice
How to do Meditation
Duration of practice – Demonstration of Meditation
Walking Meditation Practice
Practice of Candle Meditation
RELAXATION
Relaxation embodies a serene state, free from tension or stress, fostering both physical and mental tranquility. Techniques tailored to induce this state promote well-being by reducing stress, enhancing sleep, and nurturing overall health. By integrating these practices into your daily life, you nurture calmness, equilibrium, and resilience against life’s trials. Whether through deep breathing, mindfulness, or indulging in hobbies, prioritizing relaxation profoundly impacts physical, mental, and emotional well-being, transcending borders. Begin your journey to tranquility through diverse yoga practices. Digestion consumes bodily energy, limiting its full potential. Ancient sciences, like yoga, have long liberated minds from clutter, offering timeless wisdom.
Synopsis of Featured Teachings:
Point-to-Point Movement and then Stillness
Entire-Body Tension and Relaxation
Selective Tension and Relaxation of Body Parts
Point-to-Point Tension and Relaxation
Point-to-Point Relaxation
More Detailed Point-to-Point Relaxation with Visualization of Pure White Divine Light at the Cardiac Center
