200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala

Are you ready to take your yoga teaching to a more meaningful and deeper level? Unfold the mysteries of the yogic science by immersing into the 5000-year-old wisdom in the flourishing nest of Kerala. Cleanse your aura, rebalance and detox in the foregoing 200-hour yoga teacher training in Kerala. Learn Yoga in its most original form during the training at nature’s den or ‘God’s Own Country’. What does this program leave you with? Acute purification and overall rejuvenation!

Our 200 hour yoga instructor training in Kerala India serves as the perfect opportunity to go deep into the ancient wisdoms while bringing back balance and harmony into your life. In the nurturing, caring and sharing environment follow your 'true' calling with the guidance of our experienced gurus. Our comprehensive curriculum ensures learning from the roots, focusing on traditional yogic teachings which have been passed on since generations.

^USD 1300 ^{25 Days}
The Kerala Retreat, Kalakkodu, pattambil, parvoor, Kerala
Arrival Date: 6th of every month Course starting Date: 7th of every month Course ending Date: 30th of every month Departure date: 31st or 1st
* Extra Charges For AC *single room Fees –Extra -225 USD

Summary For 200 Hour Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training

200 Hour Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training is the basic form of Yoga and Ayurveda training and as its name suggests it is completed in 200 hours for everyone’s knowledge this is the minimum requirement needed worldwide to become a Yoga or Ayurveda Teacher. The curriculum of every Yoga and Ayurveda School is different from each other. A good Yoga and Ayurveda School for 200 hour Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training will not only give you lectures on how to do the Yoga asana or what Ayurveda is but will also furnish you with the tips to give a good impression on your students with your skills and will teach you how to teach and handle a class with full confidence. We all know that both Yoga and Ayurveda are considered twin sisters of each other as they are streams of the same river and are benefiting humans for ages from health to beauty, we got all the benefits from both Yoga and Ayurveda. The main motive of the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training is not just to become a Yoga Teacher or Yoga instructor but it is also to boost your confidence and self-esteem so that you can feel a lot better about yourself.

For 200 hour Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training, Kerala is the best because it is the birthplace of Ayurveda, and both Yoga and Ayurveda are interlinked. That’s why Kerala is considered best for 200 hour Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training as when the students are exposed to both Yoga and Ayurveda they are provided with a holistic approach. The course includes knowledge about Yoga anatomy and Philosophy, which will make you able to start teaching students.

About the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course

Break free from self-imposed limitations and let go of unresolved emotions as you become a part of our transformative yoga teacher training in India. The specially curated curriculum, like-minded people, quaint location, nourishing food and expert guidance will be the perfect catalysts to expedite your inner-growth and move you towards higher awakening.

Prepare yourself for a profound learning experience through a well-devised curriculum that incorporates yoga asanas, meditation, pranayama, cleansing practices, Yoga Nidra, Ayurveda and more. Enhance your physical, spiritual and mental being with this transformative yoga teacher training in India where you slowly build upon the practice and develop your own voice.

Our 200 hour yoga teacher training course in Kerala imparts yogic education based on the age-old traditions, but in a subtler way that applies to modern life as well. Learn about overall well-being and health as we go one step at a time, allowing you to absorb what’s been already taught and reflect on that. Our Yoga Alliance approved teacher training will assist you to build a strong yogic foundation and build upon the same. Not only the 200 hour YTTC in Kerala but all our programs have been devised with the assistance of our revered teachers to inspire yoga leaders who can inspire everyone in a community.

Yoga Teacher Training course is mainly a four-week course in which students stay at yoga school and turn their daily schedule according to the yoga school also Yoga schools are based on both the ancient and modern systems of India in which students and teachers stay at the same residential place. This will help students and teachers to know each other better and hence improvement in coordination and practice will be seen. When both students and teachers will be available on the same campus then they can ask any queries or can ask for help in practice at any hour of the day. When one is enrolled in a Yoga teacher training course then they are given only yogic food to live and understand the lifestyle of a yogi better. Yoga teacher training’s sole purpose is not only to make one a Yoga teacher or Yoga instructor but to let the person know the dimensions of life and peace of mind.

200 hrs Multi-Style Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training
Course Curriculum

Classical & Traditional Practice of Hatha Yoga

What is Hatha yoga? And its various sequence style of practice
Surya & Chandra Namaskar & Its mantra awareness Practices
Six steps of doing Asana consciously
Joints and Gland as Preparatory Practice
Deep study of Classical Hatha yoga with adjustments and alignments
Core understanding of Practice of Kundalini yoga.
Practical idea of Iyenger Yoga and its tools of implementations
Standing series of asana methods
Kneeling series of asana Methods
Sitting series of asana
Lying on stomach series of Asana
Supine series of asana
Inversion series of asana
Asana benefits and its contra-indications

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 Ujjai practice
Its benefits and side effects

Pranayama & its cleansing and expansions

Chest breathing v/s diaphragmatic breathing
What are 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

Mudra and its sparks

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

Mantra & its Vibrations

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

Yoga anatomy & its safety and precautions

What is Yogic Anatomy and physiology?
Introduction of the respiratory system and yogic breathing
How shat kriya practices give benefits on a 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

Meditation & its transformations

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

Yoga Nidra & its Deep Silence

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

Adjustment & Alignment Practices

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

Teaching methodology & its confidence

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

Yoga philosophy & it’s unknown realities

History and origin of yoga
Why we have disturbed mind, distracted mind, and stupefied mind in yogic science?
What is yoga?
What is celibacy and sex in yogic science?
Why we suffer?
What is Ashtanga Yoga?( eight limbs of yoga)
What made 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 is practice mean in yogic science?
Five layers of body in yogic science
What is Ekagrah mean?
What is knowledge and wisdom in yoga?
What is kundalini?
What is karma?
What is chakra?
What is Nirodhah mean in yoga?
What is Fear and love in yogic science?
What is enlightenment and liberation in yoga?

Ayurvedic Curriculum

Ayurvedic Science Theory Session

What is ayurveda ?

Why ayurveda and yoga are co sisters in path of good health?

Fundamentals of body constitutions in Ayurvedic

Concept of metabolic Toxins in Ayurvedic science

Practical Concept of Panchakarma in Ayurveda

Practical Idea of Six tastes in Ayurveda

Understanding the major seven important tissues for better transformations

The concept of Agni (Digestive Fire)

The concept of Ayurvedic Idea of Nutrition

Concept of Seasonal Routines to adopt for better lifestyle

Ayurvedic Science Practical Session

Stress releasing facial massage techniques

Practical idea of Marma massage

Two ayurvedic cooking practices for better lifestyle

Three best herbal drinks to boost immunity

Local Treatment method for Knee & Lower back pain

Practical idea of Pulse Reading method in Ayurveda

Daily Schedule

200 HRS YOGA & AYURVEDA TTC IN KERALA
05:00 AM - 05:30 AM	Morning Tea
05:30 AM - 07:00 AM	Hatha Yoga
07.00 AM - 07:30 AM	Tea Break
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM	Pranayama
08:30 AM - 09:30 AM	Breakfast
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	yoga Philosophy
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Tea Break
12.15 PM - 13.00 PM	Self Study
13:00 PM - 14:00 PM	Lunch
15.00 PM - 16.00 PM	Safety, Injuries, Anatomy & Alignment
16:00 PM - 16:15	Tea Break
16:15 PM - 17.45 PM	Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
18:00 PM - 19:00 PM	Meditation/ Yoga Nidra
19.00 PM - 20.00 PM	Dinner
20.00 PM - 22.00 PM	Self Journaling
20.00 PM - 22.00 PM	Self Journaling
22.00 PM	Light Off & Sleep

200 HRS YOGA & AYURVEDA TTC IN KERALA
05:00 AM - 05:30 AM	Morning Tea
05:30 AM - 07:00 AM	Hatha Yoga and Shat Kriya
07.00 AM - 07:30 AM	Tea Break
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM	Ayurvedic Practicum
08:30 AM - 09:30 AM	Breakfast
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	yoga Philosophy
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Tea Break
11.15 AM - 12.15 PM	Ayurvedic Practicum
12.15 PM - 13.00 PM	Self Study
13:00 PM - 14:00 PM	Lunch
15.00 PM - 16.00 PM	Ayurvedic Practicum
16:00 PM - 16:15 PM	Tea Break
16:15 PM - 17.45 PM	Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
18:00 PM - 19:00 PM	Ayurvedic Meditation
19.00 PM - 20.00 PM	Dinner
20.00 PM - 22.00 PM	Self Journaling
22.00 PM	Light Off & Sleep

Our Yoga Teachers

At RishikulYogshala in Kerala, we provide highly recommended and experienced Yoga Teachers and Ayurveda Doctors having a minimum experience of 10 years in their field. We have one of the best Yoga Teachers and Ayurveda Doctors who meet the requirements of our school and Yoga Alliance syllabus also. They also make sure that every student is understanding the concept well and does not have any problems with the 200Yoga Teacher Training course because many peoples want to turn into the Yoga profession. Every day almost 6-to 7 teachers, who are experts in their yoga field are assigned to every batch so that they can learn everything about yoga perfectly. Also, all the teachers are available on campus the whole day and are available to answer students every time so that any student who got any queries can simply ask them without having any trouble.

Included Excursions

On Week Offs:

Visit to Kappil Beach for sunset yoga
Visit toVarkala Beach
For shopping
Visit to beautiful Temples and Ashrams
Boating in backwater and many more places
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What is included

Non Ac Accommodations shared or single cottages
3 Vegetarian & Yogic meals in a Day
4 times Different Types of Herbal Teas
Free wireless Internet
Mindful Fun of Games
One Special event from the Local Community
Free Ayurveda Consultation
30mint Ayurvedic Foot or Hand or Head Massage.

Food and Accomodation

Accommodation

Enjoy the solace at our peaceful resort located away from the chaos and hustle-bustle of Varkala. The accommodation is an epitome of elegance and tranquility, where the comfortable rooms are crafted to perfection. There are over 1500 palm trees around the campus in the lush green surroundings and a mesmerizing lake runs right next to the boundary. The cocoon style architecture makes you feel different, the wooden furniture warms up your heart, and the large windows open up as if you are sitting in the laps of nature. In an ambient environment, nurture your mind, body, and soul thoroughly and extensively. It is a delightful setting to simply unwind and relax.
The place is very beautiful and exotic: There are pine trees, with exotic and gorgeous beaches filled with the beauty of nature which will make your heart melt just by looking around. Beautiful as well as clean cottages are provided for the stay. Both twin sharing and private rooms with and without AC are provided as per preferences. You will have a very comfortable room to stay in as the mattresses provided are soft so that you will not get back pain and can have a good night’s sleep Food is also included with the accommodation.

Food

Participants of the program are served vegetarian meals three times a day. The meals are prepared by the expert chefs at our center by infusing the goodness of Ayurveda with local delicacies. The meals usually consist of rice, lentil soup, chapattis, vegetables, khichdi and salads along the choice of tea, coffee or fruit juice. Fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables are a regular part of the diet for the students. The option of a customized diet can also be considered upon request.
100% Vegetarian food is provided which is a pure Yogic diet and good for health according to Ayurveda also. If a student is Vegan or wants Gluten-free food, they can simply just ask the member of the staff for food changes according to their preferences. Every day one meal from the whole day meal will be rich in protein so that students can have the energy to do some hard energy-efficient yoga asanas like Hatha, Ashtanga, etc.

About Kerala and Its Well Known Place Varkala

Kerala is a beautiful state with palm trees and coconut trees surrounded by lakes and oceans in other words heaven for eyes. Imagine having your whole day of Yoga training and then going outside to freshen the mind and then seeing the beautiful scenery of nature the calmness felt to the mind will be just heavenly. Yoga training in Kerala will be the best option anyone can have as Kerala is a state to calm the mind and with a calm mind, you can learn and practice Yoga better in comparison with a busy mind. Our Yoga School is in Varkala- Kerala, surrounded by nature and one of the most famous beaches is Varkala beach, peoples from different places visit this beach and come to admire the beauty of this place. There are cliffs also from which one can enjoy the beautiful sunset looking at the sea shore. Varkala is the only town in Kerala which provides both Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training at the same time because they believe that both Ayurveda and Yoga are twin sisters and should be conducted at the same time to see extra benefits. But all things aside one should visit Varkala for calming both the mind and body and just to watch the true beauty of nature

FAQ

1. Why you should choose India for Yoga?

As we all know Yoga originated in India and is practised in India for ages keeping this in mind India hasa more deep knowledge of Yoga and also has a beautiful environment which lets one do Yoga without any distraction.

2. Are there any benefits of doing 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training?

It depends on what you are aiming for while doing Yoga training, like if you are doing it to walk on the Yogic path as a profession then 200 Hour Yoga Teacher training is the minimum requirement to register in Yoga alliance as RYT200 and can be recognised as a professional Yoga Teacher or Yoga Instructor worldwide. If you are doing it for personal benefits like for a fit body or a calm mind then you will take a fresh mind and body, Yoga has numerous benefits it will be only of use.

3. What is 200 Hour YTTC?

It is the minimum required qualification to become a certified Yoga Teacher as after completion of the course one can register in Yoga Alliance. 200 Hour YTTC includes every basic fundamental of Yoga as Yoga anatomy, and yoga philosophy and makes you able to start teaching Yoga.

4. Is there any experience required to enrol in 200 Hour YTTC?

Absolutely no, you can join the course without any experience as it is a beginner course which is meant to give students experience.

5. Can a pregnant woman join the course?

Well, there is no problem until you are physically fine and mentally sound. Also, you have to ask your doctor if it is ok to do Yoga for you.

6. What should I do after 200 Hourof YTTC?

After doing 200 Hour YTTC you can easily become a certified Yoga teacher just by applying at Yoga Alliance for RYT200, if you think you are not ready to teach students already then you can study further by doing 300 Hour YTTC course and after deepening your knowledge completely in Yoga you can apply for RYT500 and now you are a professional Yoga Teacher.

7. Is Kerala safe for travelling alone?

Yes, Kerala is one of the safest states in India and is one of the most praised destinations by travellers who visit this paradise and freshen their minds with the refreshing vibes here.

8. How you should prepare yourself before joining the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training course?

You don’t have to take much pressure on yourself even if you don’t want to prepare yourself then just make sure to join the course with an open mind and a strong will to learn Yoga. If you want to prepare yourself then begin with normal stretching and some easy asanas you can find a tutorial on our website only, and also start reading some Yogic books you can read some of the books that are suggested by us if you are having trouble in choosing one for you.

9. Do I have to wait and practice Yoga before starting teaching or should I just start teaching Yoga?

It completely depends on you, what you want to do you can either wait and practice yoga or you can just register with Yoga Alliance and start teaching after completing your course. You can practice yoga for as long as you want mostly 1-2 years of experience is enough to teach as a Yoga Teacher also Yoga Alliance recommend 2 years of experience. Also, there is no problem with instantly teaching once you get certified because the important thing is being certified as a Yoga Teacher.

10. Is the food over there vegan?

We provide 100% vegetarian food but not vegan but there is no need for you to worry leave it to us you just have to inform us beforehand so that we can make special arrangements for you.

Yoga Certification &Eligibility Criteria

Yoga Certification:

Every student who completed a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training course canregister with Yoga Alliance as RYT 200, it is a Yoga Certification which is accepted all over the world. You can also register for RYT 500, as per your qualifications.

RishikulYogshala in Kerala courses included are:

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
85 Hour Pre and Post Natal Yoga Teacher Training Course

Eligibility Criteria:

If you don't have any experience in Yoga there is no need to worry no minimum experience is required in the 200 Hours of Yoga Teacher Training course.
English is important but if you are not good with English just basic communication skills will work.
There is no minimum age until and unless you are focused on your Yogic career.
Linens, towels and laundry are washed in line with local authority guidelines.
You should be both physically fit and mentally sound to join the course

In Our Yoga Program -What to expect and its benefits

You should expect:

Learning about yoga from many professional Yoga teachers of India.

Staying in a comfortable room giving you that luxurious feel.

Having delicious Yogic food which is vegetarian and if you are vegan then you will be provided with delicious vegan food.

Learning deep and keen knowledge about Yoga.

Knowing different dimensions of both Yoga and a person’s life.

Getting a calm and fresh mind.

Benefits:

There are many benefits of Yoga as:

It provides you with a calm mind and with deep thinking.

Yogic food consists of many nutrients which make your body fit, strong and flexible at the same time.

Having deep and keen knowledge in your field of profession helps you in becoming a master of your field.

Knowing about life will make you live your life to the fullest extent and will provide you with a happy life.

Strengthof RishikulYogshala Kerala And its location
Our strength is:

We got a very friendly and well-behaved staff.

Priority for qualitative teaching over quantitative teaching is always preferred.

We got all the professional and recommended Yoga Teachers only.

Student’s opinion matters, and we will do our best to consider students are not getting any problem with the course.

We got a chef who isa master in Ayurvedic food

A safe and secure environment is provided so that everyone can learn Yoga better without any problem.

We got Yoga Teachers who don’t only know how to do Yoga as a Yogi but also know the nutritional part of a Yogi’s food which will help you to also know about the nutritional part of Ayurvedic food.

Our Yoga school venue is in The Kerala Retreat which is spread over many acres and is a very beautiful property which is attached to a gorgeous lake so that everyone can spend some quality time or can just walk around and admire the beauty of nature the location is just perfect surrounded with beautiful as well as enormous pine trees reflecting an exotic scenery soothing both the eyes and mind just by looking at it and also the location is between Kappil beach and Varkala beach making it easy for anyone to visit beaches if anyone wants to.

Major subjects that will be covered

Anatomy and Biomechanics‍

Asana Variations and Modifications‍

Teaching Methodology and Its Skills

Yoga Nidra and Its Various Mudras

Chakra and its Awakening

Sequencing‍ & structuring

Meditation and Pranayama‍

Yoga Philosophy and its Unknown Facts

Business of Yoga‍ and Its Preparations

Practice Teaching‍ Classes

Why Multi Style yoga is very important in the Current Era

Multi Style Yoga is important in today’s era because as we all that how lazy and busy we became and because of that we can’t spare time for our physical fitness because of this most the people are patients with heart disease, also because of this our body became kind of stiff and is not naturally flexible now. Multi style Yoga is a type of Yoga in which different asanas are performed frequently but faster and more active way. Because of this it easily heats a person’s body and results in an enhanced heartbeat. It also includes stretching and as poses are changed frequently it also helps in increasing physical strength as a result it makes our body both strong and flexible. It helps in understanding yoga better and getting more enhanced knowledge also it will help you in knowing your preferred style.

We have three style of Yoga which is implemented in our Yoga Programs are:-

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Flow Yoga

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Some of Iyenger style of yoga is merged in Adjustment and Alignment Class