The teacher training course with (up-leveled syllabus) incorporates a variety of topics. All these topics come under these following heads –

1. Techniques, Training, Practice (75 Hours) - It incorporates several levels of topics, techniques, practices, trainings of Hatha Yoga which students will study in the Yoga teacher training course. They are – Historical context of Asana, specific Asana from the school’s lineage, complete sequencing (asana, pranayama, meditation) to achieve particular effect, shared anatomical and alignment principles plus contraindications, historical context of pranayama and subtle body, effects of pranayama on anatomy and subtle body, complete sequencing of pranayama safely, including alternatives and adaptations, different types of pranayama types, koshas, kleshas, chakra, nadis and prana vayus, key terms of meditation, meditation methods by lineage, ability to practice school’s chosen meditation practice, chanting, mantras and mudras.

Elective – sacred sound, singing bowl, ayurveda tri-dosha basic knowledge.

The involved practices are -

Asana – (different basic postures from Hatha Yoga such as purificatory asana for lightness and purification of body, standing, supine, prone - (backward, forward, spine twist), inversion and balance.

Pranayama – techniques for correction of breath, breathing to heat and energize, breathing to balancing, breathing to cool and harmonize.

Mudra – gesture of hands, fingers and body to affect energy in body.

Bandha – practices of locking the energy in body.

Shat-karma – practices for purification of body in Yoga.

Meditation – practices for mind management such as study of sitting asana, Yogic breathing with awareness, peace establishment, Stillness of body, awareness of senses, awareness of thought process and Yoga Nidra.

Mantra Chanting – chanting and practice of important mantras for well-being and auspiciousness in life.

Singing Bowls - practice of sound awareness and sound experience.

2. Anatomy and Physiology (30 Hours) - 

Anatomy - Skeletal system - major bones, types of joints, major muscles involved in asana, types of contraction.

Physiology - Nervous system including ‘fight, flight, freeze’ stress response, vagal theory, overall mind-body connection, cardiovascular/circulatory, endocrine, digestive systems as they relate to yoga practice, respiratory system, incl. muscles that affect breathing, involuntary vs. voluntary breath, and how air enters and leaves the body.

Biomechanics - types of joint movement, joint stabilization, safe movement as it pertains to balancing, stretching, awareness and physical limitations, contraindications, misalignments, adaptations.

Elective - additional study on modern physio about bones, joints, muscles and their movements.

3. Yoga Humanities (30 Hours) -

History - The term ‘Yoga’, historical perspective of Yoga, Yoga in ancient texts, school’s lineage, style and methodology, important dates and key ideas - Vedic period, Pre-classical era, Classical era, Middle Ages, Hatha Yoga 11 Century, Colonial era, Modern revival - 19th century with Swami Vivekananda and other great saints and Yogis, Vedas, Vedanta and Hatha.

Philosophy - definition of Yoga and key terms, relationship between asana, pranayama and meditation with reference from Yoga sutra and according to school’s approach, texts of Yoga – important topics from Yoga Sutra, relationship, message and similarity between Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika, self-reflection on how philosophy relates to practice.

Ethics - Awareness of Yoga Sutras or similar Yogic ethical precepts, relationship to Yoga Alliance’s ethical commitment, comprehension of and responsibility to increase equity in Yoga, accountability measures, self-reflection on how Yoga ethics relate to practice and teaching.

Elective - Aum definition, Aum sound and inner sound awareness.

4. Professional Essentials (50 Hours) -

Teaching Methodology – sequencing, pace, environment, cueing (verbal, visual, physical), class management.

Professional Development - Yoga-related professional organizations including the Yoga Alliance credentialing process, ethical commitment, including scope of practice, code of conduct and equity position statement, lifetime of learning and continuing education, general professionalism, including timeliness, consistency, cleanliness, liability insurance, waivers and invoicing.

Elective - marketing tools, online Yoga business, websites, promotion, profession and career.

Practicum - knowledge, skills, experience across 12 key competencies, mentorship component, including apprenticeship and feedback.

Suggested Yoga Books for 200 Hours Hatha Yoga teacher training course -

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha - Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Raja Yoga - Swami Vivekananda or

Four Chapters of freedom - Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Yoga Darshan - Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati

Anatomy and Physiology - not specified

The daily schedule starts by 7am. All students should wake up at this time except in some contingencies. The programmes are tentative and subject to change according to need. All classes are held for 6 days in a week.

• 6.45am – Wake up
• 7.20am – Guru Pooja
• 7.30am to 9.30am – Cleansing, Morning Asana, Pranayama and Relaxation.
• 10am to 11am – Brunch
• 12pm to 1pm – Lecture (Anatomy, Yoga Humanities etc.)
• 2.30pm to 3.30pm – Professional essentials (Teaching methodology, professional development and Yoga business tools.)
• 4pm – Drinks/Snacks
• 5pm to 6pm – Asana alignment and adjustments (theory and practical training with teaching practices), Practicum.
• 6pm to 6.45pm – Meditation
• 7pm to 8pm – Dinner
• 9.30pm – Bedtime

Every Wednesday and Saturday evening will be Mantra chanting, kirtan of holy names of God. These activities are optional but group participation creates distinct harmony). Sunday free time.

2950 USD only for (both in single bed room and sharing bed rooms).

Place - Ananda Guest House, 70934, C. Jacarandas 18, Sta Maria, Brisas de Zicatela, Oax., Mexico.

About the place - The teacher training course venue is peaceful with natural surroundings. Situated on the beachfront in Puerto Escondido and boasting a garden, Ananda Guest House has free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Certain units at the property have a patio with a garden view. Each room is fitted with a wardrobe. Rooms come complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, while some rooms at Ananda Guest House also feature a seating area. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels. The rooms, Yoga space, Swimming pool, beach and areas around are very beautiful and what one can expect. The place is ideal for experiencing Yogic lifestyle, holistic approach towards life. These are very helpful to improve and strengthen physical, mental, emotional and spiritual state.

Rooms - Private as well as shared room with very nice facilities according to the requirements of the course.

Things to do -

• Visit nearby Zicatela Beach, Marinero Beach and Principal Beach.
• Enjoy beautiful neighbourhood
• Shopping
• Excursions

Recommended Airport to reach - The nearest airport is Puerto Escondido International Airport, 7 km from the hotel.

Registration - Please Register or write to us via our email - (sanatanayogsandesh@gmail.com) to check the availability of a place. It the place is available we will request you to fill in the registration form online. Then you need to make non-refundable deposit to finally be selected for the course.

Deposit - A non-refundable deposit of 500 USD only plus transaction charges/commissions is required to confirm the candidature in Yoga teacher training course. Please follow 

Cancellation of the application for the course - For the time being we do not provide this facility. Therefore, properly decide before you deposit the amount for the course. But you can use the deposit amount for the future course we will organize.

Remaining Payment - The remainder payments can be made after arrival.