Mindful Joint Rotation & Subtle Body Movement Practices

In Hatha Yogic Texts, Sukshma Vyayamas play an important role for preparing the basic foundation of Classical Hatha Yoga. This preparatory section allows the students to understand subtle body movements and joint rotations by developing the beginning layer of awareness of the body. These subtle and gentle activities restore the initial nervous flow and energy flow throughout the body. These Sukshama Vyayamas will prepare the body and mind of the practitioner into the next step of higher energy awakening classical hatha yoga postures.

Classical Hatha Yoga Postures for Energy Awakening & Mindfulness

Under this section, our students will learn and experience many classical hatha yoga postures to build a strong foundation for the stability and flexibility of body with high energy flow. These traditional hatha yogic postures allow the practitioner to move into subtle Pranic Layer called as Pranamaya Kosha through opening up the vast network of energy channels and activating the subtle psychic energy centers throughout the body.

1. Pawanmuktasana
2. Ardha Pawanmuktasana
3. Padottanasana
4. Naukasana
5. Setubandhasana
6. Vajrasana
7. Suptavajrasana
8. Balasana
9. Shasankasana
10. Padmasana
11. Ardha Padmasana
12. Bharadwajasana
13. Gomukhasana
14. Mandukasana
15. Yogamudrasana
16. Shimhasana
17. Bhujanagasana
18. Shalabhasana
19. Ardha Shalabhasana
20. Ustrasana
21. Parvatasana
22. Chakrasana
23. Makarasana
24. Dhanurasana
25. Janushirsasana
26. Paschimottanasana
27. Vakrasana
28. Ardha Matsyenreyasana
29. Marjari Asana
30. Trikonasana
31. Padahastasana
32. Tadasana
33. Triyeka Tadasana
34. Padahastasana
35. Katichakrasana
36. Ashwasanchalanasana
37. Anjaneyasana
38. Utkatasana
39. Vrikshasana
40. Halasana
41. Ardha Halasana
42. Garudasana
43. Viparita Karni Asana
44. Sharvangasana
45. Shirsanana
46. Surya Namaskar & Variations (Sun Salutation)
47. Chandra Namaskar (Moon Salutation)

Yogic Breathing Practices for Mindfulness & Energy Awakening

In classical hatha yoga, pranayama plays an important role to transform and expand our physical bioenergy into subtle Pranic force. Pranayama is considered as an important tool for the expansion and awakening of kundalini energy, activation of chakras and opening up the energy channels. These breathing practices are also key tools for controlling and stabilizing the mind and emotions. It includes

1. Introduction to the Science of Breathing
2. Four Aspects of Breathing Patterns
3. Normal & Natural Breathing
4. Abdominal Breathing
5. Thoracic Breathing
6. Clavicular Breathing
7. Hatha Yoga Breathing Practices (Pranayama)
8. Types of Pranayama Practices
9. Importance & Benefits of Pranayama
10. Ujjayi Pranayama (Victorious Breathing)
11. Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Alternative Nostril Breathing)
12. Chandra Bhedana Pranayama (Moon Piercing Breathing)
13. Surya Bhedana Pranayama (Sun Piercing Breathing)
14. Bhramari Pranayama (Humming Bee Breathing)
15. Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellow’s Breathing)
16. Sheetali Pranayama (Cooling Breathing)
17. Sheetkari Pranayama (Cooling Breathing)

Traditional & Contemporary Meditations Practices, Understanding the Science of Meditation

Meditation is the most powerful and effective tool to move from hatha yoga to Raja Yoga that allows for the transformation of the negative thoughts and feelings into positive and creative. Meditation is a great help to experience a tangible peace in life and for higher energy flow towards upper chakras and dimensions of life. In this section, our students will learn and experience…

1. What is Meditation?
2. What is the Science & Mechanism of Meditation?
3. What is Mind
4. How to control the mind for Meditation?
5. What is Nadi, Chakra, Kundalini?
6. How to Activate Chakras?
7. What is Kundalini Awakening?
8. How Meditation helps in Kundalini Awakening & Activations of Chakra?
9. Kundalini Meditation
10. Chakra Beeja Mantra Meditation
11. Mooladhar Chakra Meditation(Root Chakra)
12. Swadhisthana Chakra Meditation (Sacral Chakra)
13. Anahata Chakra Meditation (Heart Chakra)
14. Vishudhi Chakra Meditation (Heart Chakra)
15. Ajna Chakra Meditation (Third-Eye Chakra)
16. Chakra Sound Meditation
17. Kirtan Meditation
18. Mantra Meditation
19. Mindfulness Meditation
20. Om Meditation
21. Trataka Meditation
22. Anapana Sati Yog Meditation

Please visit our Yoga Nidra Teacher Training level 1 to find the details syllabus of our yoga nidra training.

Yogic Gestures for Energy Awakening in Hatha Yoga

Yogic gestures have great effect on our energy flow and channelling the energy inward and upward. The practice of Mudra is one of the tools of classical hatha yoga to work on subtle bodies.

1. Prana Mudra
2. Yoga Mudra
3. Dhyana Mudra
4. Jnana Mudra
5. Chin Mudra
6. Bhairava Mudra
7. Hridaya Mudra
8. Shambhavi Mudra
9. Nasikagra Dristi Mudra

Yogic Energy Locks

In advanced pranayama practices yogic energy locks are used to channelize energy and activate the psychic energy centers. In some advanced Asana practices also bandhas are used to work deeply on energy flow. It includes

1. Moola Bandha
2. Jalandhara Bandha
3. Uddiyana Bandha
4. Maha Bandha

Understanding the Philosophical Science of Hath Yoga & Raja Yoga

To understand the Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga practices rightly and the Philosophical science behind is must for Yoga Aspirants and Seekers. This topic lays the theoretical foundation for the yoga practitioner to get the right yogic prospective for their mindfulness journey. One gets the first-hand guiding map on the path of yoga. It includes:

1. Introduction, Concept, Meaning & Definition of Yoga
2. The History and Origin of Raja Yoga & Hatha Yoga
3. Introduction to Hatha Yoga
4. Importance of Hatha Yoga for a Seeker
5. Sankhya and Yoga Philosophy
6. The Six Systems of Indian Yoga Philosophy
7. Panchakosha – The Five Bodies or Sheaths
8. Chittabhumi – The five states of mind
9. Antarayas – The Obstacles to Yoga
10. Samskaras – The Theory and Law of Karma
11. Purushartha – The Four Goals of Human Life
12. Ashrama – The Four Stages of Human Life
13. Major Yoga Traditions – Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga. Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga or Laya Yoga
14. Patanjali Yoga Sutra – Concept & Practice of Eight-Fold Path
15. The Science of Chakras, Kundalini & Nadis
16. Ethical Guidelines to Yoga Teacher

Along with the ancient Yogic wisdom, contemporary knowledge of modern medical science greatly helps the students to understand the human body and the yogic practices on a scientific basis. Hence, Yoga anatomy and physiology subject is very helpful to understand the yogic practices through modern health science.

1. Understanding Eight-Limbs of Yoga in context of Anatomy & Physiology
2. Yoga Postures, with Muscles & Joints Coordination
3. Major Systems of Human Body
4. Nervous System
5. Endocrine System
6. Respiratory System
7. Skeleto-Muscular System
8. Digestive System
9. Importance of Nervous System in Yogic Science

Learning the Art of Teaching the Yogic Science

Through the subject teaching practicum, the students will learn the necessary procedures and techniques involved to impart the yogic science & yogic practices. Learning the skills to impart the yogic practices and knowledge holds prime importance in yoga teacher training course.

Before forwarding the application of Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course, all aspirants are advised to carefully consider the time and resource required for the course. We  therefore recommend that all applicants carefully examine their upcoming obligations so that they may be able to devote their full attention to the teacher training program.

Please note that Yoga Essence receives initial advanced deposit to reserve the spot which is non-refundable, in case of any cancellation. However, in case of any emergencies and other unavoidable causes, Yoga Essence at its discretion can permit the student to enroll in the course within 6 months of advanced deposit.

• White clothing for Inaugural Ceremony & Graduation Ceremony
• Metal Drinking Water Bottle (you can also find here in nearby market)
• Minimum 32GB memory stick/card to receive useful materials of the course.
• We have necessary Yoga Props, but can bring your own yoga mat.
• A Torch
• A Plug Adaptor

Yoga Essence Rishikesh is a Registered Yoga School(RYS) of Yoga Alliance, USA. It is also a Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). After successful completion of 200 Hour Hatha Yoga teacher training course, students receive certification of 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training plus certification of 30 hour Yoga Nidra Teacher Training. The certifications will allow you to teach yoga, Yoga Nidra, and meditation all over the world. You can also register yourself as a certified yoga teacher(RYT-200 level) with Yoga Alliance, USA.

Yoga Essence Rishikesh supports its graduates on their teaching journey beyond the duration of the course. We assure you that you will leave us with deeper joy, peace, understanding and inner richness of life.

Evaluation and Certification

• Assessments for certification of the training will be based on practical, written and oral test
• Students who have minimum of 95% attendance in the class will be qualified to get certification
• Students behavior and code of conduct will be considered for the assessment of certification

On the path of Yoga, Yama (the social code of conduct) and Niyama (the personal code of conduct) are considered the basic foundation for Yoga practices and transformation. To get maximum result from various yoga practices, Yama and Niyama conducts are an integral parts of learning. The students of our training program are advised to maintain following code of conducts:

1. Discipline is an integral part of the hatha yoga teacher training course curriculum; hence, all students should follow it sincerely.
2. Ensure you are on time for class or you will not be permitted to enter any class once it has commenced.
3. Disrespecting rules and regulations of the school could result in termination of studentship with no refund of course fee.
4. During the course, no guest or friend of any student are allowed to stay without prior permission from the management.
5. Team oriented positive attitude of the students are required to continue the course.
6. Absenting yourself from the scheduled program without prior permission of the teacher is considered a gross breach of discipline.
7. Negative, rude,˜ and disruptive behavior may result the termination of studentship without any refund of course fee.
8. Smoking, non-veg, alcohol and illegal drugs are not allowed during the training. Students who cannot comply with this rule will be asked to leave the course with no refund of the fees.

We understand and acknowledge the sacred and sensitive nature of relationship between students and teachers. We understand and believe that it is the responsibility of the yoga teachers to ensure a safe and protected environment in which a student can grow physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

Code of Ethics

As Teachers of the 200 hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course at Yoga Essence Rishikesh we agree to uphold the highest professional standards as set forth in the following Code of Ethics.

1. We welcome all students with respect and friendliness and do not discriminate against or refuse professional help to anyone on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national origin.
2. We understand that all forms of sexual behaviour or harassment with student are unethical, and use only appropriate methods of touch when assisting students.
3. We make only realistic statements regarding the benefits of yoga, make responsible decisions to determine if and when we can assist a student, and use our yogic knowledge and skills only for their benefit.
4. We conduct our public and private affairs with honesty in all financial, material, emotional and spiritual interactions.
5. We establish and maintain professional relationship boundaries at all times.
6. We respect the rights, dignity and privacy of all students, and treat all communications from students with professional confidence.