This Yoga Alliance 200 hour certified yoga teacher training course takes place twice per year at our serene location where guests can immerse themselves in yogic studies and practice.
The 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training program aims at developing a strong, lasting foundation for all students who wish to deepen their own personal practice and for students who wish to attain advanced level of yoga practice and knowledge.
Students who have practiced yoga for at least 1 year are eligible to this program.
Private cottage at resort. Includes bedroom, bathroom, sitting room, kitchen, veranda. The resort is situated on the beach 2 minutes walk from the yoga centre
TTC SYLLABUS
HATHA YOGA
What is Hatha yoga ?
Principles of Hatha Yoga
Explanation of Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha (Practice & Benefits)
PRANAYAMA
Different types of breathing
Definition of Prana
Science of the breath (Prana, Apana, Udyana, Samana, Vijana)
Ida, Pingala and Sushumna Nadi
Pranayama practices: Abdominal breathing, Full Yogic Breath, Kapalabhati, Nadi Shodan, Bramhari Pranayama
ASANA
Surya Namaskar (Different variations)
Basic Postures (Standing, Sitting, Back bends, Inversions, Twist, Arm balance Postures)
Asana Variations (from Intermediate to Advanced)
Body Alignment
Yoga Nidra
Also: Yoga for pregnancy, Yoga for children, Yoga for elderly
MUDRA
Explanation and importance of Mudra according to Hatha Yoga
Types of Mudra
Practice of Jnana & Chin Mudra
Physical, Mental and spiritual Benefits of Mudra
BANDHA
Explanation of Bandha
Different types of Bandhas and practice
MEDITATION
What is Meditation
Difference between Dharana and Dyhana
Types of meditation
Breathing Meditation
Mantra Meditation
Walking Meditation
YOGA NIDRA
Definition of sleep and benefits
The 3 states of consciousness
What is Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra Practices
YOGA PHILOSOPHY
What is Yoga ?
History of Yoga
Types of yoga
The five kosha (bodies)
Explanation of Self-realization and liberation
Explanation of consciousness
Eight limbs of Yoga
​Bhagavad Gita
YOGIC ANATOMY
What is Yogic Anatomy and physiology?
The systems of the body
Effects of Asana and Pranayama on the body systems
Know the basic studies and types of joints to avoid injury during Asana classes
Diet and Nutrition
ADJUSTMENT AND ALIGNMENT
Practicing Asana correctly
Front, side and back bending
The use of props
Various style of Asana and their benefits
Contra-indications of specific yoga practices
Yoga Therapy
KRIYAS
Introduction of Kriyas according to classical Hatha Yoga
Practice of Jala Neti and Sutra Neti (Cleansing Mucus or blockages from nasal passages and sinus) and Tatraka
Tongue cleaning
MANTRA
Introduction of Mantra yoga
Importance of (OM)-AUM
CHAKRAS
Explanation of the 7 main chakras
How chakras work physically and emotionally
Asana & Pranayama for each chakra
Chakra meditation
KIRTAN
Musical recitation of hymns, mantras and the praise of deities
KARMA YOGA
The concept of seva will be introduced and explained. Students will participate in Karma Yoga activities inside the yoga centre during the course.
DAILY SCHEDULE
7am Meditation
7.30 Asana Practice
10am Brunch
11am Karma Yoga
12pm Yoga Philosophy/Anatomy/Chakras/Diet
2pm Self study
4pm Asana Practice
6pm Dinner
7pm Meditation
7.30pm Questions & Answers
8-9.30pm self study
10pm lights out