200 Hours Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh India with (up-levelled curriculum) incorporates a variety of topics. All these topics come under these following heads –

1. Techniques, Training and Practice – It incorporates various techniques of Hatha Yoga which students will study in the Yoga Teacher Training Course. They are –

Asana – Postures of Hatha Yoga such as preparatory movements of joints, muscles and parts of body, Standing, Supine, Prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), Inversion and Balance at intermediate level.

Pranayama – Udar Svashan, Vaksha Svashan, Griva Svashan, Yogic Svashan, Kapalabhati, Nadi Shodhana, Bhramari and Ujjayi.

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

Bandha – Practices of locking the energy in body (Jalandhara Bandha).

Satkarma – Practices for purification of body in Yoga (Jala Neti).

Meditation – Fundamental practices of Yoga Nidra, Yogic breathing with awareness, Fundamental practices of developing awareness, Kaya asthairyam (stillness of body), Awareness of natural breath, Awareness of peace, Antarmouna (inner silence) with awareness of natural sensory responses and awareness of natural thought process and Developing awareness with mantra such as AUM.

Chanting – Chanting and practice of important holy syllables for well-being and auspiciousness in life.

Singing Bowls – Practice of sound awareness and sound experience.

2. Anatomy and Physiology –

Anatomy – Skeleton system (major bones, types of joints, major muscles involved in asana and 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 including 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 and adaptations.

Elective – Additional study on modern physio about bones, joints, muscles and their movements.

Additional topics – Shared anatomical and alignment principles plus contraindications, Effects of Pranayama on anatomy and subtle body, Complete sequencing of pranayama including alternatives and adaptations, Different types of Pranayama and Ayurveda tri-dosha basic knowledge.

3. Yoga Humanities –

History – Yoga and its meaning, 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, Veda, Vedanta and Hatha, Historical context of Asana, specific Asana from the school’s lineage, Historical context of Pranayama, Meditation methods by lineage and Ability to practice school’s chosen meditation practice.

Philosophy – Definition of Yoga, philosophy and key terms, Tradition of Yoga, Important scriptures of Yoga, Important Darshan (schools of philosophy), Branches of Yoga (Gyana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Swara Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Nada Yoga and Mantra Yoga), Brahman and Atman, Yuga (Age) and its characteristics, Individual existence (Sharira Traya, Pancha Tattva, Gyanendriya and Karmendriya, Antahkaran, Triguna, Pancha Kosha, Nadi, Prana Vayu, Chakra and Kundalini), Sad Bhava Vikar (Six modifications of body), Sadurmi (Six waves), Sadripu (Six enemies), Karma, Mrityu and Punarjanma (Death and reincarnation), Mukti, Important topics from Yoga Sutra of Patanjali (Introduction of the four chapters, Anushashan, Chitta, Vritti, Swarupa, AUM and Asta anga of Yoga), Key terms of meditation, Japa, Mantra, Mudra, Relationship between Asana, Pranayama and meditation with reference from Yoga sutra and according to school’s approach, Relationship, message and similarity between Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika and 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 –

Teaching Methodology – Sequencing, Pace, Environment, Cueing (verbal, visual, physical) and 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 and cleanliness and 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.

Additional topics – Complete sequencing (Asana, Pranayama and Meditation) to achieve particular effect.

Suggested Yoga Books for 200 Hours Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course –

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha – Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Raja Yoga – Swami Vivekananda or

Four Chapters on freedom – Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Yoga Darshan – Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati

Anatomy and Physiology – Not specified

300 Hours Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh India incorporates a variety of topics. All these topics come under these following heads –

1. Techniques, Training and Practice – It incorporates several practices of Hatha Yoga which students will study in the Yoga Teacher Training Course. They are –

Asana – Postures of Hatha Yoga such as Standing, Supine, Prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), Inversion and Balance at intermediate and advance level.

Pranayama – Udar Svashan, Vaksha Svashan, Griva Svashan, Yogic Svashan, Kapalabhati, Bhastika, Nadi Shodhana, Sheetali, Sheetkari, Bhramari and Ujjayi. In addition, altogether 12 classical Pranayama.

Mudra – Specific, selected and important gesture to affect energy in body.

Bandha – Important locks to block the flow of energy in body (Jalandhara Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha and Moola Bandha).

Satkarma – Purificatory practices in Yoga (Laghu Sankhaprakshalana, Vaman, Jala Neti and Sutra Neti).

Meditation – Intermediate practices of Yoga Nidra, Intermediate Kaya asthairyam (stillness of body), Intermediate awarenss of breath, Antarmouna (inner slience) with conscious creation and disposal of thought and awareness and disposal of spontaneous thoughts, Japa (chanting) of sacred mantra or holy syllables with rosary, Ajapa Japa (spontaneous chanting) with awareness of frontal psychic passage and awareness of frontal psychic passage with SOHAM, Fundamental Dharana (concentration) practices and concentration with sacred mantra, Trataka (gazing) and Group meditation for universal peace and harmony.

2. Teaching Methodology – This is a combination of complex topics such as Designing Yoga class, How to teach different practices of Yoga, How to be good Yoga teacher, Ethical guidelines, Develop communication skills, Time management, Principles of demonstration, Assistance, Awareness, Correction, Styles of teaching, Specific needs of individuals in a Yoga class and Business aspects of Yoga teaching etc.

3. Anatomy and Physiology –

(a) Modern human anatomy and physiology – Overview and additional details of (Skeleton, Muscular, Digestive, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Endocrine and Nervous system), Urinary system and Reproductive system (female and male), Immune System, Important Joints and their movements in different Asana and Important muscles and their movements in different Asana.

(b) Yoga human anatomy and physiology – Discussion on Human body according to Hatha Yoga and its relation to the study of human body in modern study regarding 3 Bodies, 5 elements, 5 Kosha, Prana, Mind, 5 Sense organs and 5 Motor organs, Nadi, Chakra and Kundalini.

(c) Holistic approach of Yoga – Learning how the system of Hatha Yoga needs to be incorporated for human well-being of body, mind, emotion and spirit.

4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – Overview of the fundamental topics from 200 Hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course, Sristi (Creation) and Pralaya (Dissolution), Concept of Dharma, Dharma and Karma relation, Religion and its true essence with reference to comparative study of different faiths of the world, Hinduism – a way of living with reference to other ism’s as ways of living, Reflection on the life of great Gurus of different parts of the world with special reference to Swami Vivekananda, Bhakti Yoga as the Yoga of Kaliyuga, Yogic lifestyle, Ethics for a Yoga Teacher, Ethical guidelines as an individual and as a Yoga teacher and Yoga Sutra of Patanjali (important topics from all four chapters – Samadhi Pada, Sadhana Pada, Vibhuti Pada and Kaivalya Pada).

5. Practicum – Practice of teaching different practices in groups as the lead instructor, Observe and assist while others teaching, Focus on specific practices and Compiling feedback etc.

Suggested Yoga Books for 300 Hours Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course –

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha – Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Raja Yoga – Swami Vivekananda or

Four Chapters on Freedom – Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Yoga Darshan – Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati

Anatomy and Physiology – Not specified

500 Hours Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh India (Split into 200 hours and 300 hours) incorporates a variety of topics. All these topics come under these following heads –

1. Techniques, Training and Practice – It incorporates several practices of Hatha Yoga which students will study in the Yoga Teacher Training Course. They are –

Asana – Postures of Hatha Yoga such as preparatory movements of joints, muscles and parts of body, Standing, Supine, Prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), Inversion and Balance at intermediate and advance level.

Pranayama – Udar Svashan, Vaksha Svashan, Griva Svashan, Yogic Svashan, Kapalabhati, Bhastika, Nadi Shodhana, Sheetali, Sheetkari, Bhramari and Ujjayi. In addition, altogether 12 classical Pranayama.

Mudra – Specific, selected and important gesture to affect energy in body.

Bandha – Important locks to block the flow of energy in body (Jalandhara Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha and Moola Bandha).

Satkarma – Purificatory practices in Yoga (Laghu Sankhaprakshalana, Vaman, Jala Neti and Sutra Neti).

Meditation – Fundamental and intermediate practices of Yoga Nidra, Yogic breathing with awareness, Fundamental practices of developing awareness, Kaya asthairyam (stillness of body) and its intermediate level, Awareness of natural breath and its intermediate level, Awareness of peace, Antarmouna (inner silence) with awareness of natural sensory responses, awareness of natural thought process, conscious creation and disposal of thought and awareness and disposal of spontaneous thoughts, Japa (chanting) of sacred mantra or holy syllables with rosary, Ajapa Japa (spontaneous chanting) with awareness of frontal psychic passage and awareness of frontal psychic passage with SOHAM, Developing awareness with mantra such as AUM, Fundamental Dharana (concentration) practices and concentration with sacred mantra, Trataka (gazing) and Group meditation for universal peace and harmony.

2. Teaching Methodology – This is a combination of complex topics such as Designing Yoga class, How to teach different practices of Yoga, How to be good Yoga teacher, Ethical guidelines, Develop communication skills, Time management, Principles of demonstration, Assistance, Awareness, Correction, Styles of teaching, Specific needs of individuals in a Yoga class and Business aspects of Yoga teaching etc.

3. Anatomy and Physiology –

(a) Modern human anatomy and physiology – Skeleton system, Muscular system, Digestive system Respiratory system, Cardiovascular System, Urinary and Reproductive system (Female and male), Endocrine system, Immune system, important Joints and their movements in different Asana and important muscles and their movements in different Asana.

(b) Yoga human anatomy and physiology – Discussion on Human body according to Hatha Yoga and its relation to the study of human body in modern study regarding 3 Bodies, 5 elements, 5 Kosha, Prana, Mind, 5 Sense organs and 5 Motor organs, Nadi, Chakra and Kundalini.

(c) Holistic approach of Yoga – Learning how the system of Hatha Yoga needs to be incorporated for human well-being of body, mind, emotion and spirit.

4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers –

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, Historical context of Asana, Specific Asana from the school’s lineage, Historical context of Pranayama, Meditation methods by lineage and Ability to practice school’s chosen meditation practice.

Philosophy – Definition of Yoga, philosophy and key terms, Tradition of Yoga, Important scriptures of Yoga, Important Darshan (schools of philosophy), Branches of Yoga (Gyana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Nada Yoga, Swara Yoga and Mantra Yoga), Brahman and Atman, Yuga (age) and its characteristics, Individual existence (Sharira Traya, Pancha Tattva, Gyanendriya and Karmendriya, Antahkaran, Triguna, Pancha Kosha, Nadi, Prana Vayu, Chakra and Kundalini), Sad Bhava Vikar (six modifications of body), Sadurmi (six waves), Sadripu (six enemies), Karma, Mrityu and Punarjanma (death and reincarnation), Mukti, Key terms of meditation, Japa, Mantra, Mudra. Relationship between asana, pranayama and meditation with reference from Yoga sutra and according to school’s approach, Relationship, message and similarity between Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Self-reflection on how philosophy relates to practice, Sristi (Creation) and Pralaya (Dissolution), Concept of Dharma, Dharma and Karma relation, Religion and its true essence with reference to comparative study of different faiths of the world, Hinduism – a way of living with reference to other ism’s as ways of living, reflection on the life of great Gurus of different parts of the world with special reference to Swami Vivekananda, Bhakti Yoga as the Yoga of Kaliyuga, Yogic lifestyle, Ethics for a Yoga Teacher, Ethical guidelines as an individual and as a Yoga teacher and Yoga Sutra of Patanjali (important topics from all four chapters – Samadhi Pada, Sadhana Pada, Vibhuti Pada and Kaivalya Pada).

5. Practicum – Practice of teaching different practices in groups as the lead instructor, Observe and assist while others teaching, Focus on specific practices and Compiling feedback etc.

Suggested Yoga Books for 500 Hours Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course –

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha – Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Raja Yoga – Swami Vivekananda or

Four Chapters on Freedom – Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Yoga Darshan – Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati

Anatomy and Physiology – Not specified

300 Hours Traditional Kriya Yoga Teacher Training Course incorporates a variety of topics. All these topics come under these following heads –

1. Techniques, Training and Practice – It includes several levels of practices with designed orientation, breathing and visualization which students will study in the Kriya Yoga Teacher Training Course. They are –

Special Kriya of Kriya Yoga – 20 special and specific Kriya as taught by Swami Satyananda Saraswati, which forms the essence of Kriya Yoga.

Asana – Very selective and specific postures of Hatha Yoga such as Standing, Supine, Prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), Inversion, Balance, specific Padmasana Asana and Vajrasana Asana (Lotus and Thunderbolt series postures) in a prescribed sequence for Kriya Yoga purposes.

Pranayama – Higher techniques of breathings with awareness, visualization, retention, use of Mudra and Bandha (Yogic Svashan, Kapalabhati, Bhastika, Nadi Shodhana, Sheetali, Sheetkari, Bhramari, Ujjayi, Surya Bheda and Moorcha). In addition, altogether 12 classical Pranayama.

Mudra – Specific, selected and important gesture to affect energy in body.

Bandha – Important locks to block the flow of energy in body (Jalandhara Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Moola Bandha and Maha Bandha).

Satkarma – Purificatory practices in Yoga (Laghu Sankhaprakshalana, Vaman, Jala Neti and Sutra Neti).

Meditation – Fundamental and intermediate practices of Yoga Nidra, Yogic breathing with awareness, Fundamental practices of developing awareness, Kaya asthairyam (stillness of body) and its intermediate level, Awareness of natural breath and its intermediate level, Awareness of peace, Antarmouna (inner silence) with awareness of natural sensory responses, awareness of natural thought process, conscious creation and disposal of thought and awareness and disposal of spontaneous thoughts, Japa (chanting) of sacred mantra or holy syllables with rosary, Ajapa Japa (spontaneous chanting) with awareness of frontal psychic passage and awareness of frontal psychic passage with SOHAM, Developing awareness with mantra such as AUM, Fundamental Dharana (concentration) practices and concentration with sacred mantra, Trataka (gazing), Specific Kriya Yoga meditation and Group meditation for universal peace and harmony.

2. Teaching Methodology – This is a combination of complex topics such as Designing a Kriya Yoga class, How to teach different practices of Kriya Yoga, How to be good Kriya Yoga teacher, Ethical guidelines, Develop communication skills, Time management, Principles of demonstration, Assistance, Awareness, Correction, Styles of teaching, Specific needs of individuals in a Yoga class and Business aspects of Yoga teaching etc.

3. Anatomy and Physiology –

(a) Modern human anatomy and physiology – Overview and additional details of (Skeletal, Muscular, Digestive, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Endocrine and Nervous system with regards to Kriya Yoga and its practices), Urinary system and Reproductive system (female and male), Immune System, Important Joints and their movements in different Asana and Important muscles and their movements in different Asana.

(b) Yoga human anatomy and physiology – Discussion on Human body according to Kriya Yoga and its relation to the study of human body in modern study regarding 3 Bodies, 5 elements, 5 Kosha, Prana, Mind, 5 Sense organs and 5 Motor organs, Nadi, Chakra and Kundalini.

(c) Holistic approach of Yoga – Learning how the system of Kriya Yoga needs to be incorporated for human well-being of body, mind, emotion and spirit.

4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – Overview of the fundamental topics from 200 Hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course, Sristi (Creation) and Pralaya (Dissolution), Concept of Dharma, Dharma and Karma relation, Religion and its true essence with reference to comparative study of different faiths of the world, Hinduism – a way of living with reference to other ism’s as ways of living, Reflection on the life of great Gurus of different parts of the world with special reference to Swami Vivekananda, Bhakti Yoga as the Yoga of Kaliyuga, Kriya Yoga, History of Kriya Yoga, Development of Kriya Yoga, Important schools of Kriya Yoga, Great teachers of Kriya Yoga, Concept and methodology of Kriya Yoga, Aspects of Kriya Yoga for spiritual evolution, Yogic lifestyle, Ethics for a Yoga Teacher, Ethical guidelines as an individual and as a Yoga teacher.

5. Practicum – Practice of teaching different practices in groups as the lead instructor, Observe and assist while others teaching, Focus on specific practices and Compiling feedback etc.

Karma Yoga – During the course individuals undergo experiences which require those to be assimilated within for which Karma Yoga is the best means. Depending upon the requirements we many incorporate this as well.

Suggested Yoga Books for 300 Hours Traditional Kriya Yoga Teacher Training Course –

Yoga and Kriya – Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Kundalini Tantra – Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Kundalini Yoga – Swami Sivananda Saraswati

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha – Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Prana and Pranayama – Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati

The Science of Pranayama – Swami Sivananda Saraswati

Raja Yoga – Swami Vivekananda

Anatomy and Physiology – Not specified

300 Hours Traditional Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh India incorporates a unique blend of practices from various branches of Yoga. They come under the following heads –

1. Techniques, Training and Practice – Several  practices with designed orientation, breathing, awareness, visualization and devotion come in this category. They are –

Asana – Very specific and selective postures of Hatha Yoga such as Standing, Supine, prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), Inversion, Balance, Specific Padmasana Asana and Vajrasana Asana (Lotus and Thunderbolt series postures) in a prescribed sequence for Kundalini Yoga purposes.

Pranayama – Higher techniques of breathings with awareness, visualization, retention, use of Mudra and Bandha (Yogic Svashan, Kapalabhati, Bhastika, Nadi Shodhana, Sheetali, Sheetkari, Bhramari, Ujjayi, Surya Bheda and Moorcha). In addition, altogether 12 classical Pranayama with aim to stimulate special Nadi, Prana, Chakra and Kundalini.

Mudra – Specific, selected and important gesture to affect energy in body. In addition, 10 specific and very important mudra from ancient scriptures expressed by enlightened Yogis for Kundalini awakening.

Bandha – Important locks to block the flow of energy in body (Jalandhara Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Moola Bandha and Maha Bandha).

Satkarma – Purificatory practices in Yoga (Laghu Sankhaprakshalana, Vaman, Jala Neti and Sutra Neti).

Meditation – Fundamental and intermediate practices of Yoga Nidra with Chakra awareness, Yogic breathing with awareness, Fundamental practices of developing awareness, Kaya asthairyam (stillness of body) and its intermediate level, Awareness of natural breath and its intermediate level, Awareness of peace, Antarmouna (inner silence) with awareness of natural sensory responses, awareness of natural thought process, conscious creation and disposal of thought and awareness and disposal of spontaneous thoughts, Japa (chanting) of sacred mantra or holy syllables with rosary, Ajapa Japa (spontaneous chanting) with awareness of frontal psychic passage and awareness of frontal psychic passage with SOHAM, Developing awareness with mantra such as AUM, Fundamental Dharana (concentration) practices and concentration with sacred mantra, Trataka (gazing), Dharana (concentration) on pancha tattva (five elements), Nadi (channel), Prana, Chakra (seven chakra) and Kundalini, Void meditation and Group meditation for universal peace and harmony.

Mantra – Special mantra chanting, their meaning and further explanation to use them as a form of meditation for greater understanding and experience.

Devotional practices – Specific rituals, prayers, special mantra, moral guidelines, disciplines and additional practices for unified experience.

2. Teaching Methodology – This is a combination of complex topics such as Designing Kundalini Yoga class, How to teach different Kundalini practices, How to be good Yoga teacher, Ethical guidelines, Develop communication skills, Time management, Principles of demonstration, Assistance, Awareness, Correction, Styles of teaching, Specific needs of individuals in a Yoga class and Business aspects of Yoga teaching etc.

3. Anatomy and Physiology –
(a) Modern human anatomy and physiology – Overview and additional details of (Skeleton, Muscular, Digestive, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Endocrine and Nervous system with regards to Kundalini Yoga and its practices), Urinary system and Reproductive system (female and male), Immune System, Important Joints and their movements in different Asana and Important muscles and their movements in different Asana.

(b) Yoga human anatomy and physiology – Discussion on Human body according to Kundalini Yoga and its relation to the study of human body in modern study regarding 3 Bodies, 5 elements, 5 Kosha, Prana, Mind, 5 Sense organs and 5 Motor organs, Nadi, Chakra and Kundalini.

(c) Holistic approach of Yoga – Learning how the system of Kundalini Yoga needs to be incorporated for human well-being of body, mind, emotion and spirit.

4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – Overview of the fundamental topics from 200 Hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course, Sristi (Creation) and Pralaya (Dissolution), Concept of Dharma, Dharma and Karma relation, Religion and its true essence with reference to comparative study of different faiths of the world, Hinduism – a way of living with reference to other ism’s as ways of living, Reflection on the life of great Gurus of different parts of the world with special reference to Swami Vivekananda, Bhakti Yoga as the Yoga of Kaliyuga, Kundalini Yoga, History of Kundalini Yoga, Development of Kundalini Yoga, Important schools of Kundalini Yoga, Great teachers of Kundalini Yoga, Human body according to Kundalini Yoga (3 bodies, 5 elements, 5 Koshas, 5 Pranas, 5 Sense organs and 5 Motor organs, Mind, Nadi, Chakra and Kundalini according to ancient scriptures), Concept and methodology of Kundalini Yoga, Aspects of Kundalini Yoga for spiritual evolution, Ancient scriptures on Kundalini Yoga which is Shiva Samhita (Pratham Patal, Dvitiya Patal, Tritiya Patal, Chaturtha Patal and Pancham Patal), Yogic lifestyle, Ethics for a Yoga Teacher, Ethical guidelines as an individual and as a Yoga teacher.

5. Practicum – Practice of teaching different practices in groups as the lead instructor, Observe and assist while others teaching, Focus on specific practices and Compiling feedback etc.

Karma Yoga – During the course individuals undergo psychic experiences which require to be assimilated within. For this Karma Yoga is the best means. Depending upon the requirements we many incorporate this as well.

Suggested Yoga Books for 300 Hours Traditional Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Course –

Kundalini Tantra – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Kundalini Yoga – Swami Sivananda Saraswati

Shiva Samhita – Any translation

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha – Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Prana and Pranayama – Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati

The Science of Pranayama – Swami Sivananda Saraswati

Raja Yoga – Swami Vivekananda

Anatomy and Physiology – Not specified

300 Hours Traditional Raja Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh India (Traditional Meditation Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh India) incorporates a series of subtle topics for study and practice. All these topics come under these following heads –

1. Techniques, Training and Practice – It incorporates several practices of Raja Yoga including important practices of Hatha Yoga as well for greater efficiency into Raja Yoga which students will study in the Yoga Teacher Training Course. They are –

Asana – Specific postures from Hatha Yoga such as Standing, Supine, Prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), Inversion, Balance, specific Padmasana Asana and Vajrasana Asana (Lotus and Thunderbolt series postures) in a prescribed sequence for Raja Yoga purposes.

Pranayama – Higher techniques of breathings with awareness, visualization, retention, use of Mudra and Bandha (Yogic Svashan, Kapalabhati, Bhastika, Nadi Shodhana, Sheetali, Sheetkari, Bhramari, Ujjayi, Surya Bheda and Moorcha). In addition, altogether 12 classical Pranayama. Special focus on Nadi Shodhana Pranayama as a means of purification of Nadi and sense control as described by Swami Vivekananda.

Mudra – Specific, selected and important gesture to affect energy in body.

Bandha – Important locks to block the flow of energy in body (Jalandhara Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Moola Bandha and Maha Bandha).

Satkarma – Purificatory practices in Yoga (Laghu Sankhaprakshalana, Vaman, Jala Neti and Sutra Neti).

Meditation – Fundamental and intermediate practices of Yoga Nidra, Yogic breathing with awareness, Fundamental practices of developing awareness, Kaya asthairyam (stillness of body) and its intermediate level, Awareness of natural breath and its intermediate level, Awareness of peace, Antarmouna (inner silence) with awareness of natural sensory responses, awareness of natural thought process, conscious creation and disposal of thought and awareness and disposal of spontaneous thoughts, Japa (chanting) of sacred mantra or holy syllables with rosary, Ajapa Japa (spontaneous chanting) with awareness of frontal psychic passage and awareness of frontal psychic passage with SOHAM, Developing awareness with mantra such as AUM, Fundamental Dharana (concentration) practices and concentration with sacred mantra, Trataka (gazing), Various methods of Dharana (concentration) practices described in Yoga Sutra of Patanjali and Group meditation for universal peace and harmony.

Moral Practices – Practices of Yama, Niyama and other moral practices relevant to spiritual growth.

2. Teaching Methodology – This is a combination of complex topics such as Designing Raja Yoga class, How to teach different practices of Yoga, How to be good Yoga teacher, Ethical guidelines, Develop communication skills, Time management, Principles of demonstration, Assistance, Awareness, Correction, Styles of teaching, Specific needs of individuals in a Yoga class and Business aspects of Yoga teaching etc.

3. Anatomy and Physiology –

(a) Modern human anatomy and physiology – Overview and additional details of (Skeleton, Muscular, Digestive, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Endocrine and Nervous system with regards to Raja Yoga and its practices), Urinary system and Reproductive system (female and male), Immune System, Important Joints and their movements in different Asana and Important muscles and their movements in different Asana.

(b) Yoga human anatomy and physiology – Discussion on Human body according to Raja Yoga and its relation to the study of human body in modern study regarding 3 Bodies, 5 elements, 5 Kosha, Prana, Mind, 5 Sense organs and 5 Motor organs, Nadi, Chakra and Kundalini.

(c) Holistic approach of Yoga – Learning how the system of Raja Yoga needs to be incorporated for human well-being of body, mind, emotion and spirit.

4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – Overview of the fundamental topics from 200 Hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course, Sristi (Creation) and Pralaya (Dissolution), Concept of Dharma, Dharma and Karma relation, Religion and its true essence with reference to comparative study of different faiths of the world, Hinduism – a way of living with reference to other ism’s as ways of living, Reflection on the life of great Gurus of different parts of the world with special reference to Swami Vivekananda, Bhakti Yoga as the Yoga of Kaliyuga, Raja Yoga, History of Raja Yoga, Development of Raja Yoga, Important schools of Raja Yoga, Great teachers of Raja Yoga, Raja Yoga in the ancient scripture Kurma Purana, Concept and methodology of Raja Yoga, Yoga Sutra of sage Patanjali as an important scripture of Raja Yoga as described by Swami Vivekannada, Yoga Sutra of Sage Patanjali (important topics from all four chapters – Samadhi Pada, Sadhana Pada, Vibhuti Pada and Kaivalya Pada), Aspects of Raja Yoga for spiritual evolution, Yogic lifestyle, Ethics for a Yoga Teacher, Ethical guidelines as an individual and as a Yoga teacher.

5. Practicum – Practice of teaching different practices in groups as the lead instructor, Observe and assist while others teaching, Focus on specific practices and Compiling feedback etc.

Suggested Yoga Books for 300 Hours Traditional Raja Yoga Teacher Training Course –

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha – Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Raja Yoga – Swami Vivekananda or

Four Chapters on freedom – Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Yoga Darshan – Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati

Anatomy and Physiology – Not specified

300 Hours Traditional Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Course incorporates a series of subtle topics for study and practice. All these topics come under these following heads –

1. Techniques, Training and Practice – It incorporates several practices of Bhakti Yoga including important practices of Hatha Yoga as well for greater efficiency into Bhakti Yoga which students will study in the Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Course. They are –

Asana – Postures of Hatha Yoga such as preparatory movements of joints, muscles and parts of body, Standing, Supine, Prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), Inversion, Balance, specific Padmasana Asana and Vajrasana Asana (Lotus and Thunderbolt series postures) in a prescribed sequence for Bhakti Yoga purposes.

Pranayama – Higher techniques of breathings with awareness, visualization, retention, use of Mudra and Bandha (Yogic Svashan, Kapalabhati, Bhastika, Nadi Shodhana, Sheetali, Sheetkari, Bhramari, Ujjayi, Surya Bheda and Moorcha). In addition, altogether 12 classical Pranayama. Special focus on Nadi Shodhana Pranayama for Mantra chanting and performing rituals.

Mudra – Specific, selected and important gesture to affect energy in body.

Bandha – Important locks to block the flow of energy in body (Jalandhara Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Moola Bandha and Maha Bandha).

Satkarma – Purificatory practices in Yoga (Laghu Sankhaprakshalana, Vaman, Jala Neti and Sutra Neti).

Meditation – Fundamental and intermediate practices of Yoga Nidra, Yogic breathing with awareness, Fundamental practices of developing awareness, Kaya asthairyam (stillness of body) and its intermediate level, Awareness of natural breath and its intermediate level, Awareness of peace, Developing awareness with mantra such as AUM, Fundamental Dharana (concentration) practices and concentration with sacred mantra, Trataka (gazing), Saguna Meditation (on the forms of God and enlightened saints), Various methods of Dharana (concentration) practices described in Bhakti Sutra of Sage Narada and Group meditation for universal peace and harmony.

Rituals and Kirtan – Orthodox Panchopchar, Astopchar and Sodsopchar methods of ritual to worship any form of God, Unorthodox methods of rituals to worship God, Kirtan with sacred names of God and Orthodox & unorthodox prayers.

Moral Practices – Practices of Yama, Niyama and other moral practices relevant to spiritual growth.

2. Teaching Methodology – This is a combination of complex topics such as Designing Bhakti Yoga class, How to teach different practices of Yoga, How to be a good Yoga teacher, Ethical guidelines, Develop communication skills, Time management, Principles of demonstration, Assistance, Awareness, Correction, Styles of teaching, Specific needs of individuals in a Yoga class and Business aspects of Yoga teaching etc.

3. Anatomy and Physiology –

(a) Modern human anatomy and physiology – Overview and additional details of (Skeleton, Muscular, Digestive, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Endocrine and Nervous system with regards to Bhakti Yoga and its practices), Urinary system and Reproductive system (female and male), Immune System, Important Joints and their movements in different Asana and Important muscles and their movements in different Asana.

(b) Yoga human anatomy and physiology – Discussion on Human body according to Bhakti Yoga and its relation to the study of human body in modern study regarding 3 Bodies, 5 elements, 5 Kosha, Prana, Mind, 5 Sense organs and 5 Motor organs, Nadi, Chakra and Kundalini.

(c) Holistic approach of Yoga – Learning how the system of Bhakti Yoga needs to be incorporated for human well-being of body, mind, emotion and spirit.

4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – Overview of the fundamental topics from 200 Hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course, Sristi (Creation) and Pralaya (Dissolution), Concept of Dharma, Dharma and Karma relation, Religion and its true essence with reference to comparative study of different faiths of the world, Hinduism – a way of living with reference to other ism’s as ways of living, Reflection on the life of great Gurus of different parts of the world with special reference to Swami Vivekananda, Bhakti Yoga as the Yoga of Kaliyuga, History of Bhakti Yoga, Development of Bhakti Yoga, Important schools of Bhakti Yoga, Great teachers of Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Yoga in the ancient scriptures of world, Concept and methodology of Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Sutra of Sage Narada as an important scripture of Bhakti Yoga as described by Swami Sivananda, Aspects of Bhakti Yoga for spiritual evolution, Yogic lifestyle, Ethics for a Yoga Teacher, Ethical guidelines as an individual and as a Yoga teacher. 

5. Practicum – Practice of teaching different practices in groups as the lead instructor, Observe and assist while others teaching, Focus on specific practices and Compiling feedback etc.

Suggested Yoga Books for 300 Hours Traditional Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training Course –

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha – Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Narada Bhakti Sutra Yoga – Swami Sivananda

Yoga Darshan – Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati

Anatomy and Physiology – Not specified