500-Hour YTT in India: Deepen Your Practice

Best 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In India (Kerala)

Yoga Alliance Symbol For 500 Hour YTTC In Kerala

If you've already completed your foundational training and are inspired to deepen your understanding and practice of Yoga, our Advanced 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India offers an enriching opportunity.

Rishikul Yogshala invites you to venture on an intensive journey of self-discovery and skill development, with a curriculum designed to delve into various yoga styles, including Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, Iyengar, and more. As a Yoga Alliance International recognised institution, Rishikul Yogshala assures a standard of excellence in yoga education, guided by experienced trainers dedicated to nurturing your growth as an expert Yogi.

We are committed to providing authentic and transformative yoga education, believing in the power of Yoga to impact lives positively.

So, let Rishikul Yogshala be your guide to this transformative journey.

500-Hour YTT: Dive Deep in The Practice

Why Choose Our 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Kerala, India?

Rishikul Yogshala RYT 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Video

Comprehensive Curriculum:

Our 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training India comprehensively explores diverse yoga styles, including Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, and Iyengar Yoga. We deep dive into yoga philosophy, anatomy, teaching methodologies, and ethical considerations, ensuring a holistic understanding and application of yoga principles. You will also engage in Pranayama, Ayurveda, and meditation practices, enhancing your experience and expertise.

Experienced RYT 500 Instructors

Rishikul Yogshala boasts a team of qualified instructors adept at guiding students with precision and care. Beyond physical postures, our experienced instructors impart profound insights into yoga philosophy and its essence, ensuring a well-rounded and enriching learning experience.

Sattvic Meals

Your health and well-being are paramount to us. We provide nourishing Sattvic vegetarian meals based on Ayurvedic principles, promoting overall vitality and balance.

Intensive 500-hour yoga immersion course

Our RYT 500 Yoga Alliance certification facilitates an immersive exploration of the yogic lifestyle, incorporating structured daily schedules, Sattvic diets, and a serene environment conducive to deepening spiritual practice.

Tranquil Environment

Situated in the serene locales of Kerala, Rishikul Yogshala offers a tranquil setting amidst natural beauty, ideal for focused learning and introspection. Our environment fosters inner connection and spiritual growth.

Most Affordable 500-Hour Training Program

We believe in making quality yoga education accessible. Our 500 yoga teacher training program offers high-value education with comfortable accommodations, meals, and essential amenities at reasonable costs, ensuring a rewarding investment in your yoga journey without compromising on the 500-Hour Yoga Training Cost or the quality of this intensive 500-Hour Yoga Immersion Course.

Rishikul Yogshala

Curriculum - 500 Hour Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training Course

Welcome to our comprehensive 500-hour yoga teacher training program! Our curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards set by Yoga Alliance, ensuring that you receive a thorough and enriching educational experience in all aspects of yoga.

First Month Syllabus

I. Classical & Traditional Practice of Hatha Yoga

Topics include:

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga – Primary series- structure and sequential Methods
Understanding the idea of Mysore Ashtanga Practices Vs Krishnamacharya’s Ashtanga Practices
Idea of teaching ashtanga Yoga sequence
Four modules of Ashtanga Yoga
What is vinyasa ?
How many Bandhas are there in ashtanga ?
Importance of Ujjayi practice
Its benefits and side effects

You will engage in both analytical training on how to teach and practice these techniques and guided practice sessions to enhance your understanding and proficiency.

II. Pranayama & its cleansing and expansions

Topics include:

Chest breathing v/s diaphragmatic breathing
What do Prana and Pranayama mean?
Types of Pranayama practice
What is Nadi?
What are Ida, Pingala and Sushmana?
Seven main practices of Pranayama
Four qualities of yogic breathing
1:1, 1:2 and 1:4 breathing for emotional purification
Psychological effect of yogic breathing
Stress and stress less related breathing techniques

III. Mudra and its sparks

Topics include:

Yogic Gesture for stress related problems
Internal mudras
Healing Gestures for physical blockages
Pranic gestures for awakening energy
Importance of Mudra according to Hatha Yoga
Types of Mudra
Practicum of Gyana & Chin Mudra
Practicum of Ashwini Mudra
Physical, Mental and Spiritual Benefits of Mudra

IV. Mantra & its Vibrations

Topics include:

Introduction of Mantra yoga
Significance of (OM)-AUM
Mantra for Meal Purification
Mantra for Obstacles
Mantra for universal masters to bless
Mantra for Realization
Mantra for well being

V. Meditation & its transformations

Topics include:

Breath awareness meditation
Inner light meditation
Chakra awareness meditation
Body less meditation
Mantra Awareness meditation
Walking meditation
Full moon meditation
Third eye meditation

VI. Yoga Nidra & its Deep Silence

Topics include:

What is Yoga Nidra?
What is sleep?
Four states of consciousness
Benefits of deep sleep
Yoga Nidra practices from Himalayan tradition
How Yoga Nidra practices cure insomnia problem
Adjusting in Shavansana

VII. Adjustment & Alignment Practices

Topics include:

The fundamentals of practicing side extension, forward extension, backwards extension and revolving action
How to correct postures verbally and by hands on adjustments
Modifying the asana with different tools
Various limitation, contra-indications and benefits of yoga asana
Workshop on hip opening
Workshop on back bending
Workshop on forward bending
Workshop in twisting postures

VIII. Teaching methodology & its confidence

Topics include:

Disciplines of yoga teachers and students
How important to ensure the safety of student while teaching
Understanding the idea of demand of student before start the class
The scope of listening, presence, directive and non-directive dialogue
How important is demonstration
What are the preparations for classroom
How to sequence the class
How to describe the practice, techniques, and delivery in teaching a class
Discussion on different types of lesson planning

IX. Yoga philosophy & it’s unknown realities

Topics include:

History and origin of yoga
Why do we have disturbed mind, distracted mind, and stupefied mind in yogic science?
What is yoga?
What is celibacy and sex in yogic science?
Why do we suffer?
What is Ashtanga Yoga?( eight limbs of yoga)
What caused us to get disease?
What is Raja Yoga?
How to bend body to bend mind?
What is ignorance?
Three states of consciousness in yogic science
What is mind?
Four foundational pillars of life
Four faculties of mind field in yogic science
What does practice mean in yogic science?
Five layers of body in yogic science
What does Ekagrah mean?
What is knowledge and wisdom in yoga?
What is kundalini?
What is karma?
What is chakra?
What does Nirodhah mean in yoga?
What is Fear and Love in yogic science?
What is enlightenment and liberation in yoga?

X. Yoga anatomy & its safety and precautions

Topics include:

What is Yogic Anatomy and physiology?
Introduction of the respiratory system and yogic breathing
How do shat kriya practices give benefits to the body?
How Pranayama practices give connection to a digestive and immune system?
How asana practices give various effects on joints, spine and muscular system?
The structure of the spine and its movement in yoga
Types of contraction in the muscular system
Know the basic studies and types of joints to avoid injury during Asana classes
Studies and discussion about spine according to a yogic point of view

Second Month Syllabus

I. Classical & Traditional Practice of Hatha Yoga

Topics include:

Hatha Yoga – Intermediate sequence
Advance Series Of Joints And Glands Exercise
Chair Yoga
Flexibility And Strength For Series
Importance To Have Much Water In Body To Do Series
Importance Of Sequence And Systematic Flow
Advance Study of Poses
Idea of stillness and posture
Importance of Hatha yoga texts with special reference to Hatha Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita
Causes of success (Sadhaka Tattwa) and causes of failure (Badhaka Tattwa) in Hatha yoga Sadhana
Concept of Ghata and Ghata Shudhhi in Hatha yoga
Purpose and utility of Shat kriyas in Hatha yoga
Purpose and utility of asanas in Hatha yoga
Purpose and importance of pranayama in Hatha yoga

You will engage in both analytical training on how to teach and practice these techniques and guided practice sessions to enhance your understanding and proficiency.

II. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga – Intermediate series- structure and sequential Methods

Topics include:

Pashasana
Krounchasana
Shalabhasana A, B
Bhekasana
Dhanurasana
Parshva Dhanurasana
Ushtrasana
Laghu-Vajrasana
Kapotasana A, B, C
Supta Vajrasana
Bakasana A, B
Bharadvajasana
Ardha Matsyendrasana
Eka-Pada Shirshasana
Dvi-Pada Shirshasana
Yoga-Nidrasana
Tittibhasana A, B, C
Pincha Mayurasana
Karandavasana
Mayurasana
Nakrasana
Vatayanasana
Parighasana
Gomukhasana A, B
Supta Urdhva Pada Vajrasana
Mukta Hasta Shirshasana A, B, C
Baddha Hasta Shirshasana A, B, C, D
Urdhva Dhanurasana
Paschim

III. Pranayama & its cleansing and expansions

Topics include:

Idea of kumbhaka practice
Refining the breathing flow
Concept of sushumna
Understanding the idea of nadi’s and its chakras
Mystical science of swara yoga
Power of navel center – seat of prana
Balancing breath with mind practices

IV. Mudra and its sparks

Topics include:

Concept of internal mudras and its benefits
Practical practices of eye mudras
Understanding the idea of stimulate and activate the chakra through mudras
Re-gain energy through Mudra
Positivity through various mudra practice
Mantra & its Vibrations
Concept of so-hum Mantra
Universal mantra for all realizations
Japa and ajapa practice of mantra
Mantra for self dependent
7 methods of om Chantings
Obstacles and disciplines in the path of mantra science
Meditation & its transformations
Third eye meditation
Open eye meditation
Technique-less meditation
Obstacles in the path of meditation
Idea of expectation and results
Yoga Nidra & its Deep Silence
Four stages of consciousness
Yoga nidra practice with om
Spinal breathing practice
Sweeping the karma through yoga nidra
Yoga nidra in heart center
Idea of witnessing and observing
Adjustment & Alignment Practices
Art Of Adjustment Yoga For Daily Life
Workshop On Head standing postures
Understanding each and every detail of the whole Body, its Emotions and Vibrations while doing Asana
Balancing the Body Weight to Feel the Infinity Within
Modifying the Asana practice according to individual’s Limitations

V. Teaching methodology & its confidence

Topics include:

Positive & conscious communication
Friendship and trust
Time management
Qualities of a teacher
Principles of demonstrating, observation, assisting, correcting
Use of voice in class
Mental & emotional preparation for teaching
Class preparation
Step by step class structure planning

VI. Yoga philosophy & it’s unknown realities

Topics include:

Study of Kundalini and Chakra
Study of Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, Swara Yoga and Tantra Yoga
Study of Yoga in connection with Gita
Health Maintenance and Benefits of Yoga
Study of Nourishing the Body
Karma And Non-Attachment In Yogic Dimensions
Four Level Of Consciousness
Kundalini Awakening
Keys to Successful Living In Yogic Science
Meditation And The Spiritual Heart
Intuitive Dream and Lucid Dream
Meaning of Birth And Death In Yogic Science
Reincarnation In Spiritual Science
6 Main Obstacles In The Path Of Yoga
Samadhi and Its Study

VII. Yoga anatomy & its safety and precautions

Topics include:

The nine systems of the human body
Functions of the different systems of the human body
Introduction to sensory organs
Neuro-muscular coordination of sensory organs
Basic understanding of exercise physiology
Homeostasis
The benefits of various asanas on different parts of the human body
Limitations and contra-indications of specific yoga practices

VIII. Yoga For Health

Topics include:

Yogic counselling for a healthy life.
Yogic techniques to use in daily lifestyle.
Yoga cures common diseases like Headaches, migraines, colds, sinus, etc.
Yoga tools for back issues like backache, slipped disk, sciatica, diabetes, thyroid, spinal deformities, obesity, etc.

IX. Evaluation & Certification

Topics include:

Performance during the course
Attendance
Practical asana demonstration test
Written test (Objective and subjective type)
Behavior

Availability For 500 Hrs YTTC

Duration & Fee Of 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In Kerala

500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (59 Days Program)
Start-Date	End-Date	Sharing Room (USD)	Private Room (USD)	Apply
7 December 2024	4 February 2025	$ 2400	$ 2800
7 January 2025	7 March 2025	$ 2400	$ 2800
7 February 2025	7 April 2025	$ 2400	$ 2800
7 March 2025	5 May 2025	$ 2400	$ 2800
7 April 2025	5 June 2025	$ 2400	$ 2800

Start-Date 7 December 2024
End-Date 4 February 2025
Sharing Room $ 2400
Private Room $ 2800

59 Days Program

Start-Date 7 January 2025
End-Date 7 March 2025
Sharing Room $ 2400
Private Room $ 2800

59 Days Program

Start-Date 7 February 2025
End-Date 7 April 2025
Sharing Room $ 2400
Private Room $ 2800

59 Days Program

Start-Date 7 March 2025
End-Date 5 May 2025
Sharing Room $ 2400
Private Room $ 2800

59 Days Program

Start-Date 7 April 2025
End-Date 5 June 2025
Sharing Room $ 2400
Private Room $ 2800

59 Days Program

Programe Detail:

1. Arrival and Opening Ceremony:

Arrival on the 7th is flexible; you can arrive at any time.
The opening ceremony will be held at 4:30 pm.

2. Certificate Distribution & Departure:

Certificates will be distributed on the 5th/7th.
Departure is scheduled after breakfast on the same day.

3. If you'd like to arrive early or extend your stay

No problem! There's an option available for that. You'll just need to pay a little extra per day.
This includes accommodation at $24 USD and food at $ 10 USD (3 Meals a Day) per day.

4. Taxi from Airport to Yogshala

$30 USD within Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)
$95 USD from Cochin

Note: If you require access to air conditioning (AC) during the 500-hour course, an additional fee of $400 will apply. Feel free to contact us for more information.

500 Hr YTTC Offerings

What We Offer In Our 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course In Kerala?

We Offer

Private and shared accommodation during the program
3 Sattvic vegetarian meals with herbal tea daily
Yoga materials and props
Tours to local attractions and refreshing activities
500 Hour YTT course certification

We Don't Offer

Travel costs to and from the yoga institute
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, and extra meals
Optional additional activities or trips not mentioned in the program
Extra stay beyond course dates

Yoga Alliance Certified 500 Hours YTTC

Certification Of 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In Kerala

The 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training is an essential milestone in every Yogi's life. Being certified with 500 Hours of training is a significant achievement that will help you realize your dreams of becoming an advanced and highly qualified yoga practitioner.

RYT 500 Certificate By Rishikul Yogshala

Rishikul Yogshala honors your accomplishment of completing your 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala by awarding a valuable certification that displays your advanced abilities and deep understanding of the art form. It allows you to register as an RYT-500 with the Yoga Alliance, which will recognize you as a certified and registered yoga teacher, opening your doors to yoga teaching opportunities in India and internationally.

Answers To All Your Querries

FAQs on 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in India

Breathe Deep: Pranayama Practice Amidst Nature, India

What is the difference between 300 Hour YTT and 500 Hour YTT?

The 300 Hour and 500 Hour YTT are advanced level Yoga Teacher Training programs for yoga trainers offering an in-depth exploration of yoga. They involve a detailed study of yoga philosophy and rigorous practice of yoga asanas.

The main difference between these courses is the training duration and complexity level. The 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training has a more prolonged course duration and provides more advanced yoga training covering additional topics than the 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training.

Are there any eligibility criteria for enrolling in the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at your yoga school in Kerala?

To enroll in the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training course in Kerala at Rishikul Yogshala, you need to meet the following requirements:

200 Hours of Yoga Teacher Training Certification
Good knowledge of the English language as classes are taught in English
Good mental and physical health
Age must be 18 years and above

For more information, Contact Rishikul Yogshala at +91-8433225327 or Email us at info@rishikulyogshala.org!

Can I teach yoga after completing a 500 Hour YTTC in Kerala?

Yes, after you complete your 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala, Rishikul Yogshala provides certification, which allows you to register as an RYT-500 with the Yoga Alliance. This recognition qualifies you to teach yoga professionally at an advanced level.

Can I enroll in a 500-hour YTTC without completing a 200-hour YTTC?

500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training certification is an advanced-level program designed for yoga professionals who want to deepen their practice and learn more complex skills. You must be certified with 200-Hour YTT to enroll in this course.

Still, if you wish to pursue yoga teaching, you can take the beginner 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training from Rishikul Yogshala in Kerala.

For more details about our Yoga Teacher Training courses, visit our website: www.rishikulyogshala.org

Is accommodation provided during 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala?

Yes, At Rishikul Yogshala, we provide shared and private room facilities with comfortable accommodations and delicious vegetarian meals within the course fees. We also offer high-quality services such as internet services, hot and cold showers available 24 hours a day, and more during your yoga teacher training.

For more information, Contact Rishikul Yogshala at +91-8433225327

Positive Feedbacks From 500 Hours YTTC Students

What People Are Saying About Our 500-Hour YTTC In Kerala?

"I really liked the structure of the 500 hour yoga TTC in Kerala. It helped me connect with my inner self more easily. The subjects were all taught in a positive and constructive way, and the staff's attitude was clear, friendly, and non-intrusive. I feel very confident about teaching yoga now."

Marie

"I've truly enjoyed the past weeks of 500 hour yoga TTC in Kerala at Rishikul Yogshala. The course content was excellent and taught by very good yoga teachers. I have gained a strong foundation, and I'm sure it will help me grow further in my practice."

Emily

"I want to thank Rishikul Ygshala for giving me cherishable memories during 500 hour yoga TTC in Rishikul Yogshala Kerala. The schedule and courses are well-organized, the diet is natural, simple, and delicious, and the ashram surroundings are peaceful. I appreciate the approach of yoga teachers, which is very informative. Thank you!"

Ivan

"I have truly enjoyed my time at Rishikul Yogshala. The standard of teaching during 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala has been extremely high, and all the staff members have been amazing, treating us with professionalism and kindness. The inspiration from our teachers made me believe I could achieve my goal. Thanks!"

Hana

Rishikul Yogshala

Our Policies