Rishikul Yogshala

Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum

Our Yoga Teacher Training curriculum is recognised by the Yoga Alliance. Each course covers almost the same topics but at different intensities and durations. Within this, you will do yoga practice, study yoga philosophy and anatomy, learn teacher training skills, gain practical experience, and much more.

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum

Techniques, Training And Practice: 100 Hours

In this section, you will learn several techniques in your chosen yoga style. You will practice the basic asanas and build your skills in practicing poses easily and confidently.

Hatha Yoga – Primary Series

Introduction to Hatha Yoga
Surya Namaskar with Mantra Awareness
Sukshma Vyayama (joints and glands exercise)
Asana Series: Standing, Kneeling, Sitting, Prone Position, Supine, and Inverted Poses
Hatha Yoga benefits and its risks
Pranayama techniques while performing Hatha Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga – Primary Series

Ashtanga Yoga: its origin, history, and philosophy
Introduction to the Eight Limbs of Yoga
Practicing Ashtanga series
Pranayama and Meditation while performing asanas

Pranayama and Mudras

Meaning and Importance of Pranayama
Concept of Prana
Chest breathing v/s diaphragmatic breathing
Types of Pranayama practice
Nadi and its types: Ida, Pingala, and Sushmana
Importance and benefits of Mudra
Types of Mudra and their practicum: Gyana, Ashwini and more

Meditation practices

Meditation Philosophy
Types of Meditation and their practice:
1. Breath Awareness Meditation
2. Contemplative Walking Meditation
3. Mantra Awareness Meditation
4. Candle and Inner Light Meditation
5. Full moon Meditation
Introduction to different Mantras and their practice

Yoga Nidra

Introduction to Yoga Nidra and its benefits
Four states of consciousness
Yoga Nidra practice for curing sleep problems
Adjusting in Shavasana

Teaching Methodology: 25 Hours

Adjustment and alignment principles while teaching
Learning modifications of asanas
How to correct postures verbally during yoga class
Benefits and limitations of asanas
Business studies in the yoga teaching career

Anatomy and Physiology: 20 Hours

Understanding Yoga Anatomy (working of bodily systems and the effect of yoga practice on the body)
Performing Shatkarmas
Basic injury prevention techniques for safety during Asana classes

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers: 30 Hours

Meaning and importance of Yoga
Spiritual teachings in yoga
Study of ancient Yogic scriptures
Introduction to Yogic Lifestyle
Yoga Ethics for Teachers and Students

Practicum: 10 Hours

Understanding the Yoga Teaching Process
Techniques and skills for teaching Yoga: observation, demonstration, assistance, lesson planning and more.
Preparing yoga sequence for a class session
Teaching an actual class
Practicals and written exams

300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum

Techniques, Training and Practice: 50 Hours

Hatha Yoga – Secondary Series

Advanced Hatha Yoga Practice
Chandra Namaskar (Moon salutation)
Advanced series of joints and glands exercise
Twisting asana series
Restorative asanas

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Intense practice of primary series (Mysore style)
Introduction to Intermediate series
Vinyasa workshop

Pranayama, Mudra, and Bandhas

Introduction of bandhas and its application in Pranayama
Advanced practice of Pranayama
Practice of the four bandhas:
1. Mula Bandha
2. Uddiyana Bandha
3. Jalandhara Bandha
4. Maha bandha
Practicing various types of Pranayama:
1. Kapalbhati
2. Sheetali
3. Bhastrika
4. Sheetkari
5. Ujjayi
6. Brahmari
7. Anulom Vilom Pranayama, and more
Use of different mudras in performing Pranayama and Bandhas

Meditation Practices

Knowing Obstacles in Meditatio
Practicing different types of Meditation:
1. Chakra Awareness
2. Root Mantra
3. Third Eye meditation
4. Ajapa Japa
5. Non-duality awareness meditation and more
Learning different meditative postures
Advanced practice of Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra practices from Himalayan Tradition.
Intense practice of Mantra chanting using various mantras

Teaching Methodology: 5 Hours

Advanced adjustment and alignment teaching practice
Workshop on twists and inverted postures
Modifying yoga classes to suit individual levels and needs
Adjusting in Shavasana
Advanced business studies in the yoga teaching career

Anatomy and Physiology: 15 Hours

Learn in detail about the working of different body systems
Preventing injuries during asana practice
Modifying asanas to suit the student level
Taking safe and effective classes

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers: 30 Hours

Deep study of ancient philosophical texts: Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and more
Study of Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, Jnana Yoga
Creating a yogic lifestyle
Understanding the meaning of life in yogic science

Practicum: 30 Hours

Cleansing practices
Building a healthy teacher-student relationship
Developing confidence while teaching yoga
Advanced teaching skills: creating multi-style lesson plans, giving proper instructions
Delivering effective feedback to students
Practicals and written exams

500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum

Techniques, Training and Practice: 150 Hours

Hatha Yoga (Primary Series-Secondary Series)
Ashtanga Yoga (Primary Series-Secondary Series)
Beginner to advanced level studies of Meditation
Practicing basic to complex Pranayama techniques
Mastering the practice of Bandhas
Mantra meditation (beginner to advanced)
Basic to complex mudras
Practice of Yog Nidra and fixing sleep patterns

Introduction to Ayurveda (Only for Kerala location)

Philosophy of Ayurveda
Importance of Ayurveda in Yogic Science
Introduction to the six tastes and their role in balancing the mind and body
Understanding the three doshas

Teaching Methodology: 30 Hours

Basic to advanced teaching techniques
Addressing a real class
Practicing a range of teaching skills
Sequencing yoga class in multi-style forms for different individual levels
Gaining the knowledge of the business of yoga

Anatomy and Physiology: 35 Hours

Detailed study of human anatomy and physiology
Understanding the effect of yoga on the functioning of bodily systems
Learning in-depth about energy systems: Nadis and Chakras
Learning preventive and restorative yoga
Modifying asana practice for maximizing health benefits

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers: 60 Hours

Understanding the meaning and philosophy of Yoga
Studying the ancient yogic texts in detail
Learning the spiritual element in yogic science
Building a yogic lifestyle
Knowing the ethics of yoga teachers and students

Practicum: 40 Hours

Performing cleansing practices
Providing helpful feedback on student's performance
Learning to align and adjust students in a yoga session
Practicals and written exams

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Rishikul Yogshala

Ayurveda Curriculum

Ayurvedic Medicine Overview

Meaning and Importance of Ayurveda
Understanding the concept of the three doshas and Agni (digestive fire)
Role of Panchakarma in detoxifying the body
Introduction to the six tastes in Ayurveda
Application of medicinal herbs in Ayurvedic medicine

Ayurvedic Counseling And Treatment

Ayurvedic consultation
Health checkup and assessment of doshas
Ayurvedic treatment and therapy based on your health requirements
Diet plans and lifestyle suggestions

Yoga Classes

Yoga practice in multi-style forms
Application of Ayurvedic principles while practising yoga
Practicing yoga asanas for balancing doshas
Restorative yoga for healing and relieving stress

Meditation And Pranayama

Understanding the concept of Prana
Pranayama and Ayurveda relationship
Health benefits of Meditation and Pranayama
Practicing different Meditation and Pranayama techniques

Building Ayurvedic Lifestyle

Forming healthy habits for overall well-being
Adjusting sleep patterns
Practicing self-care habits
Learning to cook Sattvic meals using seasonal foods
Yoga and meditation techniques for natural detoxification
Learning to use natural remedies to treat common health problems

Ayurveda Workshops

Ayurvedic cooking class to learn how to make Sattvic meals
Learning how to grow medicinal plants
Discussing about Ayurveda philosophy, history, and lifestyle
Doubt-clearing sessions with Ayurvedic doctors

Ayurvedic Nutrition

Learning the use of different herbs in balancing the doshas
Knowing how to use the six Ayurveda flavours in meals properly
Creating the habit of mindful eating
Making balanced and healthy diet plans

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Ayurvedic Science Practical Session

Our Ayurveda Curriculum involves practical sessions that teach you how to apply the principles and practices of Ayurveda in your daily life.

Some of the practices in which you will be involved are

Ayurveda Treatment And Therapy

Importance of cleansing practices for detoxifying the body
Performing Panchakarma therapies
Concept of Marma points
Understanding the chakra system or the energy centers of the body
Yoga and meditation sessions for healing
Learning different facial massages:
1. Forehead massage
2. Temple and eye area massage
3. Cheek massage
4. Jaw massage
5. Nose and Sinus Area Massage
6. Chin and Neck Massage
7. Marma Massage
Learning different massage techniques
How to choose the right oils and serums based on individual skin type and dosha

Ayurvedic Cooking Practices

Understanding the concept of Doshas
The knowledge of medicinal herbs and their application in Ayurvedic treatments
Proper way of using herbal spices in Ayurvedic cooking
Learning to combine the six tastes of Ayurveda in meals
Concept of mindful eating
Practice making immunity booster herbal drinks
Learning to create a healthy diet plan with seasonal foods

Pulse Reading In Ayurveda

Concept of Nadi and its role in pulse reading
Classifying the various Nadis
Knowing how to interpret the pulse vibrations
Learning to assess doshas with pulse reading