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Online Yoga

The Online Yoga teaching programs include Online Yoga Teacher Training Courses, Online Yoga Retreats and Online Yoga Classes of different nature. All sessions in each online Yoga teacher training course are combined with LIVE ONLINE CLASSES, SELF-STUDY, ASSIGNMENTS and RECORDED VIDEOS etc. according to the concerned program. We have had great success from the last year 2015 when a lot of people from Scandinavian countries and Europe have been reached.

Medium of service – Via SKYPE, ZOOM and other available online mediums such as Facebook, Google etc. whichever works apt at the time.

Pre-requisites – For all Online Yoga, a great degree of self-motivation is essential. Here are a few things which the participants should be aware of. They are –

  • For YTTC, the students should have basic understanding of the nature of Yoga classes.
  • They should be able to motivate themselves to continue with the life-style, the school prescribes for them such as on time classes, food and other guidelines according to the need.
  • They have proper access to internet and useful devices which help follow the program.

Lists and Nature of Online Programs of Yoga

How does the Online Yoga program work –

  • The classes are arranged according to the individual course/retreat/classes/counselling.
  • The link for the concerned session for the complete duration with timings is shared to the participants before.
  • Rohit Kumar himself and/or other assistant teachers are available at the scheduled time for the class. 
  • Please be ready with your electronic devices active and aptly placed.
  • As soon as the exact time arrives the teacher begins the Live Online Yoga session.
  • There are sufficient space for raising wise questions and proper interactions.
  • We will be grateful for your patience in the event of any unexpected issue with internet and like.

General contents of Online Yoga – Practices from Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Relaxation, Tantra for couples, Yoga Nidra and Reiki Sessions as well as Anatomy, Physiology, philosophy and so on.

Accreditation – Sanatana Yog Sandesh is certified by Yoga Alliance USA and Yoga Alliance International which provide the chances to use the certificate for career and job opportunities. Upon successful completion of the course students are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance USA as Registered Yoga Teachers (E-RYT).

 

Yoga Teacher Training Course Curriculum

200 Hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course

200 Hours Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course with (up-levelled 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 – 

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 sense responses, awareness of natural 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 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, 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.

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 (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, historical context of Asana, specific Asana from the school’s lineage, historical context of pranayama, koshas, kleshas, chakra, nadis, prana vayus, key terms of meditation, meditation methods by lineage, ability to practice school’s chosen meditation practice, chanting, mantras and mudras.

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.

Additional topics - complete sequencing (asana, pranayama, 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 of freedom - Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Yoga Darshan - Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati

Anatomy and Physiology - not specified

300 Hours Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course

300 Hours Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course 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 - Hatha Yoga series of various asana from standing, supine, prone - (backward, forward, spine twist), inversion, balance and advance asanas for greater experiences.

Pranayama - Pre-reminding the techniques for correction of breath, breathing to heat and energise, breathing to balancing, breathing to cool and harmonise. Altogether 12 classical Pranayama to be experienced. 

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

Bandha - Four important locks to block the flow of energy in body. 

Shat-karma - purificatory practices in Yoga (nasal cleansing with water and rubber catheter and vomiting). 

Meditation - Mind management with work on breath, senses and thought, different methods of sense control, concentration, classical meditation and Yoga Nidra.

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 (Nervous System, Cardiovascular System, Digestive System, Reproductive System and Endocrine System).

(b) Yoga Human anatomy and Physiology (discussion on composition of Human body according to Yoga and their relation to the study of human body in modern study - Discussion on 3 Bodies, 5 elements, 5 Koshas, Nadis, Chakra and Kundalini.

(c) Holistic approach of Yoga (Learning how system of Yoga needs to be incorporated to affect the internal organs for substantial experience of internal and external peace and harmony).

4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers -  Overview of description of the term Philosophy, Yoga, Vedas, Samkhya Philosophy, Hinduism -  a way of living, true sense of the term "religion", little reflection on the life story of great Gurus of different parts of the world, Yogic Lifestyle, Ethics for a Yoga Teacher, Ethical guidelines as an individual and as a Yoga teacher, Yoga Sutra of Patanjali full study.

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 Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course

500 Hours Traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course (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 - (Journey from different basic postures of Hatha Yoga such as purificatory asana for lightness and purification of body, Standing, supine, prone - (backward, forward, spine twist), inversion and balance to intermediate and advance asana.

Pranayama - From techniques for correction of breath, breathing to heat and energise, breathing to balance, breathing to cool  and to harmonise, to advance techniques such as breathing with internal as well as external retention with mudra and bandha. 

Mudra - Important gesture of fingers, head, perineum and body to affect energy in body. 

Bandha - Important practices of locking the energy in the body. 

Shat-karma - Some specific purificatory practices in Yoga such as nasal cleansing, vomiting, intestinal cleansing etc.

Meditation - Basic 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 Various kinds of classical meditation and Yoga Nidra.

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 (Nervous System, Skeletal System, Muscular System, Respiratory System, Digestive, Cardiovascular System, Endocrine System), important Joints and their movements in different Asana, important muscles and their movements in different Asana).

(b) Yoga Human anatomy and Physiology (composition of Human body (3 Bodies, 5 elements, 5 Koshas, Nadis, Chakra, Kundalini).

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

 4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers - Description of the term Philosophy, Philosophical perspectives of Yoga, Yoga, its meaning, definitions, aims and objectives, Historical development of Yoga. Schools of Yoga, Brief discussion on Vedas, Samkhya Philosophy, 3 Bodies, 5 elements, 5 Koshas, Nadis, Chakra, Kundalini, some glimpses from Shrimadbhagavada Gita, Yoga Sutra of Patanjali full study.

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 Kriya Yoga Teacher Training Course

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 study in the Kriya Yoga teacher training course. They are - 

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

Asana – Very selective and specific postures from the group of asana like standing, supine, prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), inversion, balance and Padmasana (Lotus series). They are distinctly done in a prescribed sequence for Kriya Yoga purposes.  

Pranayama – Higher techniques of breathings with awareness, visualization, retention, use of mudra and bandha which heats up, energizes, balances, cools and harmonizes the system.

Mudra – Various important gestures of fingers and body to affect and manipulate energy in body.

Bandha – Deeper practices of locking the energy in body. 

Shat-karma – Important purificatory practices in Yoga under Shat-karma (6 cleansing techniques).

Meditation – Sitting Asana, Stillness of body, Tools for mind management, Yogic breathing with different levels of awareness, different kinds of meditation with breath, sound, elements, layers of body, chakra, specific Kriya Yoga meditation and Yoga Nidra.

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 (Nervous System in broad detail, Respiratory System in broad detail,  Digestive System, Endocrine System, Cardiovascular System, Reproductive System), important Joints and their movements in different Asana, important muscles and their movements in different Asana,

(b) Yoga Human anatomy and physiology (co-relation to modern human anatomy and physiology, discussion on composition of Human body according to Yoga and their relation to the study of human body in modern study – 5 elements, 5 Koshas, 3 bodies, Nadis, Chakra and Kundalini).

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

4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – Revision of some topics like Philosophy, Philosophical perspectives of Yoga, Yoga, its meaning, definitions, aims and objectives, historical development of Yoga (Pre-classical, Classical, Post-classical and Modern Approach), Schools of Yoga, brief talk on Vedas, Samkhya Philosophy, selected topics from Yoga Sutra (Antahkaran, Chitta, Antarayah, Ishwara, Aum, Samadhi, Kriya Yoga, 5 Kleshas, 8 limbs, Samyama, Kaivalya), important topics from Srimadabhagavada Gita, 5 elements, 5 Koshas, 3 bodies, Nadis, Chakra, Kundalini, Kriya Yoga, detailed talk on Kriya Yoga along with its root, development, Great teachers of Kriya Yoga, schools of Kriya Yoga, contents and methodology of Kriya Yoga and great aspects of Kriya Yoga for spiritual evolution etc.

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 Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Course

300 Hours Traditional Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Course 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, devotion and visualization come in this category. They are –

Asana – Very specific and selective postures from the group of standing, supine, prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), inversion, balance and specific lotus series postures in a prescribed sequence for Kundalini discipline.

Pranayama – Very specific pranayama from different groups with advance stages, retention, visualisation with aim to stimulate special nadis, prana, chakra and Kundalini.

Mudra – Special gestures of fingers, hand, head, leg, perineum, posture and body. 10 Specific and very important mudras from ancient scriptures expressed by enlightened Yogis for Kundalini awakening.

Bandha – All practices with higher levels for locking the energy in body. 

Shatkarma – Purificatory practices in Yoga with special guidelines for help in Kundalini practices.

Meditation – Practices for mind management (various kinds and stages), Inner peace practices, Spontaneous chanting practices, Element awareness, Meditation on important Nadi, Prana, Chakra and Kundalini, Void meditation and Chakra Yoga Nidra.

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 (Skeletal, Muscular, Respiratory – focus on the study of these system as parts of joint and muscle movements, breath flow and energy creation and consumption, Nervous System in broad detail (link of Nervous system to Nadis and Chakra), Cardiovascular System, Digestive system, Reproductive system and Endocrine system).

(b) Yoga human anatomy and Physiology (Composition of Human body - 3 bodies, 5 elements, 5 Koshas, Nadis, Chakra, Kundalini and their study in connection with the astral and causal level of human body).

(c) Holistic approach of Yoga (Learning how system of Yoga needs to be incorporated to affect the internal organs for substantial experience of internal and external peace and harmony).

4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – Description of the term Philosophy, Philosophical perspectives of Yoga, Yoga, its meaning, definitions, aims and objectives, Historical development of Yoga (Pre-classical, Classical, Post-classical and Modern Approach), Schools of Yoga, Brief discussion on Vedas, Samkhya Philosophy, Selected topics from Yoga Sutra (Antahakaran, Chitta, Antarayah, Ishwara, Aum, Samadhi, 5 Kleshas, 8 limbs, Samyama, Kaivalya) and Srimadabhagavada Gita, 3 bodies, 5 elements, 5 Koshas, 5 Pranas, Senses and sense organs, Mind and its aspects, states of mind, Nadis, Chakra and Kundalini, Yogic Lifestyle and Ethical guidelines for a Yoga Teacher, broad lecture detailing the deeper aspects of Kundalini, Chakra, Nadi from ancient Kundalini and Tantra scriptures.

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 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

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.

300 Hours Raja Yoga Teacher Training Course

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

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

Asana – (Specific postures from Hatha Yoga such as purificatory asana for lightness and purification of body. Also postures from different group of asana like standing, supine, prone – (backward, forward, spine twist), inversion and balance. From all the group of asana very selective ones would be focused for the training purpose.

Pranayama – techniques for correction of breath, breathing to heat and energise, breathing to balance, breathing to cool and harmonise. Special focus on Nadi Shodhana Pranayama as a means of purification of nadis and sense control.

Mudra – Some important gestures of fingers and body to affect energy in body.

Bandha – Important practices for locking the energy in body. 

Shatkarma – Some purificatory practices (Shat-karma practices) in Yoga such as nasal cleansing etc.

Meditation – Study and practice of sitting asana, stillness of body, Yogic breathing with awareness and visualisation, awareness of  layers of body, elements, energy channels, senses, various methods of concentration, various methods of reflection and introspection and practices of meditation from Yoga Sutra of Patanjali etc.

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 (Nervous System in detail, Respiratory System, Digestive, Cardiovascular System), important Joints and their movements in different Asana, important muscles and their movements in different Asana.

(b) Yoga Human anatomy and Physiology (composition of Human body – 5 elements, 5 Koshas, 3 bodies, Nadis, Chakra and Kundalini).

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

4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – Reflection on the previously studied topics such Philosophy, Philosophical perspectives of Yoga, Yoga, its meaning, definitions, aims and objectives, Historical development of Yoga (Pre-classical, Classical, Post-classical and Modern Approach), Schools of Yoga, Brief discussion on Vedas, Samkhya Philosophy, Selected topics from Yoga Sutra (Antahakaran, Chitta, Antarayah, Ishwara, Aum, Samadhi, 5 Kleshas, 8 limbs, Samyama, Kaivalya) and Srimadabhagavada Gita, 3 bodies, 5 elements, 5 Koshas,  5 Pranas, Nadis, Chakras, Kundalini, 5 Senses, Mind and its aspects, states of mind. Yoga Sutra of Patanjali as the main text discussed in detail.

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 of freedom – Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Yoga Darshan – Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati

Anatomy and Physiology - not specified

Yoga Retreat Curriculum

Yoga Retreat – 10 days

Yoga Retreat incorporates several  topics which helps one to enter into Yogic culture. They are -

Hatha Yoga 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 – Basic techniques for correction of breath, breathing to heat and energise, breathing to balancing, breathing to cool and harmonise. 

Mudra – Some basic gesture of fingers to affect energy in body.

Shat-karma – Some purificatory practices in Yoga such as nasal cleansing etc.

Meditation – Knowledge of some basic postures of meditation, initial approach for mind management, breathing with awareness, breath meditation, sound meditation and basic Yoga Nidra.

Some other important topics - how to practice different practices of Yoga, how to make a Yoga program, ethical guidelines, human anatomy, teaching methodology, Yogic life style and holistic approach of Yoga.

Karma Yoga - During the retreat individuals would be required those to participate into Karma Yoga. Depending upon the requirements we may involve you into this.

Suggested Yoga Books for Yoga Retreat - 

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha: Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Rāja Yoga - Swami Vivekananda or

Four Chapters on freedom - Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Anatomy and Physiology - not specified

Meditation Retreat – 7 days

Meditation Retreat incorporates several  topics which helps one to enter into Yogic culture of meditation. They 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, specific asana for meditation and relaxation such as Sukhasana and variation, Ardha Pad

masana, Padmasana, Siddhasana, Siddha Yoni Asana, Swastikasana, Dhyana Veerasana, Vajrasana, Padadhirasana etc.

Pranayama - techniques for correction of breath, breathing to heat and energise, breathing to balancing, breathing to cool and harmonise. 

Mudra - Some basic gesture of fingers and body to affect energy in body such as -  Jnana, China, Bhirav & Bhairavi etc.

Shat-karma - Jala Neti (Nasal cleansing).

Meditation - Basic 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, More specifically Kayasthairyama (Stillness of body), Bhao aaropan (Awareness of feelings) with still things, Sharira darshan (Body awareness) and Aatmajnana (Self-awareness), Chakra Awareness, awareness of symbols such as Shivalainga, Cresent/Full moon, Star and Fire etc., Antar Mouna, Chidakasha Dharana

Lecture on Some important topics – how to practice different practices of Yoga, how to make programme, ethical guidelines, Yogic life style, holistic approach of Yoga.

Karma Yoga - During the retreat individuals would be required those to participate into Karma Yoga. Depending upon the requirements we may involve you into this.

Suggested Yoga Books for Meditation Retreat -

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

Women Yoga Training Retreat – 10 days

100 Hours Women Yoga Training Retreat incorporates several topics of theory and practical which helps one to understand and know the Yogic culture for women. They are -

1. Techniques, Training, Practice -

Hatha Yoga Asana - Specific asana of Hatha Yoga designed and very important for women from different groups - Standing, supine, prone, backward, forward, spine twist, inversion and balance.

Pranayama - Specific Pranayama practices for women including basic techniques for correction of breath, breathing to balancing, breathing to cool and harmonise. 

Mudra - Specific mudra practices for women including basic gesture of fingers to affect energy in body.

Bandha - practices of locking the energy in body. 

Shat-karma - Specific required purificatory practices in Yoga only.

Meditation - Basic postures of meditation, special practices of meditation and Yoga Nidra.

Karma Yoga - During the retreat individuals would be required those to participate into Karma Yoga. Depending upon the requirements we may involve you into this.

2. Teaching Methodology –This is a combination of complex topics such as designing Yoga class for women, 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 children in a Yoga class and business aspects of Yoga for women etc.

3. Anatomy and Physiology –

(a) Modern Human anatomy and Physiology - Skeleton System, Muscular System, Respiratory System, Endocrine System, Reproductive System and Nervous System.

(b) Yoga Human anatomy and Physiology - Human body according to Yoga and their relation to the study of human body in modern study (Discussion on 3 Bodies, 5 elements, 5 Koshas, Nadis, Chakra and Kundalini).

(c) Holistic approach of Yoga (Learning how system of Yoga needs to be incorporated to children to affect the internal organs for substantial growth and development.

4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – Overview of description of the term Philosophy, Yoga, way of living, true sense of the term “religion”, little reflection on the life story of great Gurus of different parts of the world, womanhood, women’s health and hygiene, motherhood, regarding how to look after children according to Yogic Lifestyle, Ethics for a Yoga Teacher for women, 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  100 Hours Women Yoga Training Retreat – 

  • Nawa Yogini Tantra – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
  • Yoga and Pregnancy - Swami Nirmalananda Saraswati
  • Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha - Swami Satyananda Saraswati
  • Anatomy and Physiology - not specified

Children Yoga Training Retreat– 10 days

100 Hours Children Yoga Training Retreat incorporates several topics which helps one to understand and know the Yogic culture for children. They are - 

1. Techniques, Training, Practice -

Hatha Yoga Asana - Specific asana of Hatha Yoga designed and very important for children from different groups - Standing, supine, prone, backward, forward, spine twist, inversion and balance.

Pranayama - Specific Pranayama practices for children including basic techniques for correction of breath, breathing to balancing, breathing to cool and harmonise. 

Mudra - Specific mudra practices for children including basic gesture of fingers to affect energy in body.

Shat-karma - Specific required purificatory practices in Yoga only.

Meditation - Basic postures of meditation, special practices of meditation for children and Yoga Nidra for children.

Karma Yoga - During the retreat individuals would be required those to participate into Karma Yoga. Depending upon the requirements we may involve you into this.

2. Teaching Methodology –This is a combination of complex topics such as designing Yoga class for children 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 children in a Yoga class and business aspects of Yoga for children etc.

3. Anatomy and Physiology –

(a) Modern Human anatomy and Physiology (Skeleton System, Muscular System, Respiratory System, Endocrine System and Nervous System).

(b) Yoga Human anatomy and Physiology (short discussion on composition of Human body according to Yoga and their relation to the study of human body in modern study – Discussion on 3 Bodies, 5 elements, 5 Koshas, Nadis, Chakra and Kundalini.

(c) Holistic approach of Yoga (Learning how system of Yoga needs to be incorporated to children to affect the internal organs for substantial growth and development of children.

4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – Overview of description of the term Philosophy, Yoga, way of living, true sense of the term “religion”, little reflection on the life story of great Gurus of different parts of the world, Parenthood talks regarding how to look after children according to Yogic Lifestyle, Child psychology, Ethics for a Children Yoga Teacher and 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 100 Hours Children Yoga Training Retreat – 

  • Yoga Education for Children (Volume 1) – Swami Satyananda Saraswati
  • Yoga Education for Children (Volume 2) – Swami Niranjananda Saraswati
  • Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha - Swami Satyananda Saraswati
  • Anatomy and Physiology - not specified

Health Restoration Yoga Retreat - 21 days

The retreat model of study – The retreat combines theoretical as well as practical aspects of Yoga, Ayurveda and other natural modes of health and well-being. It details two different levels of guidelines - 

  • General life style based
  • To work on certain specific kind of health issues like Back pain, Diabetes, Insomnia and Constipation etc.

Important theoretical study - Philosophy of Yoga, its meaning, definitions, aims, selected topics from Yoga Sutra (Antahakaran, Chitta, Antarayah, Ishwara, Aum, Samadhi, 5 Kleshas, 8 limbs) etc., topics of Ayurveda, Psychology, importance of massage and other alternative modes of healing according to requirements, brief study regarding how to design the Yoga practices, how to practice, ethical guidelines and life style.

Karma Yoga – During the retreat individuals undergo experiences which require to be assimilated within for which Karma Yoga is the best means. Depending upon the requirements we may involve you into this.

The main practices come from Hatha Yoga which are blended with practices from Raja Yoga, Kriya Yoga and Kundalini Yoga as well. They 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 – Some basic gesture of fingers and body to affect energy in body.

Bandha – Basic idea of locking the energy in body. (In case needed).

Shat-karma – Some purificatory practices in Yoga such as nasal cleansing etc. (In case needed).

Meditation – Basic 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.

Attention – Every retreat is with people from different situation so there is always a requirement for change in the program mentioned here.

Relevant Yoga Books for Health Restoration Yoga Retreat –

Yogic management of Common Diseases – Dr. Swami Karmananda

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha – Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Raja Yoga – Swami Vivekananda or

Four Chapters on Freedom  – Swami Satynananda Saraswati

Anatomy and Physiology – not specified

Class - Asana, Pranayama, Meditation and relevant Yoga classes. We offer Online Yoga classes on VOLUNTARY PAYMENT BASIS  as well. For this individuals can make a prior request. For the request please follow Logistics.

A. Daily (drop-in) Yoga Class  Asana, Pranayama and Relaxation.

Duration – Minimum 60 minutes and maximum up to 90 minutes according to the need.

B. Special Yoga Class – Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Shat-karma, Meditation, Tantra, Kundalini, Chakra, 3 Nadis, Tantra for couples, Swara Yoga, Prana Vidya (ancient energy healing), Reiki, Yoga Nidra (commonly called Nidra Yoga) and Yoga Cleansing etc.

  • 15 Hours Hatha Asana Training with Certification – Theory, practical and proper guidelines.
  • 15 Hours Kundalini Asana Training with Certification – Theory, practical and proper guidelines.
  • 15 Hours Pranayama Training with Certification – Theory, practical and proper guidelines.
  • 15 Hours Yoga Nidra Training with Certification – Theory, practical and proper guidelines.
  • 15 Hours Prana Vidya Training with Certification – Theory, practical and proper guidelines.
  • 15 Hours Chakra Training with Certification – Theory, practical and proper guidelines.
  • Yoga Workshop – Kundalini, Kriya,  Tantra for couples, Yoga NidraChakra meditation and special meditation etc. practices.
  • Yoga Therapy – for health purposes.
  • Study of Scriptures, life and Philosophy (Darshan) – for spiritual aspirants.
  • Yoga Counselling – for health and well-being.

Duration – 3 days, 7 days, 10 days etc. (One session minimum 60 minutes and maximum up to 90 minutes).

Attention – The Yoga classes are to be modified as well according to the need of people. Therefore if anyone has any special requirements please do mention following which the required Yoga class can be organized.

This service is done on prior request only. The counselling is done mostly to an individual or in some cases to a group of individuals who seek suggestions regarding their physical, mental, emotional, psychic and so on issues to be managed through Tantric and Yogic disciplines.

Yogic Discipline explained - It includes Tantric and Yogic practices, observance of silence, fasting as suggested, prescribed food and more importantly considerable change in daily life style.

How does this work -

  • During counselling, he/she unearths the issues in detail so that proper findings can be arrived at and accordingly a compact program can be made which he/she needs to continue according to the disciplines set for him/her.
  • Rohit Kumar is there and you can share to him what you want to. He listens to you through, suggests the required and puts you into a safer domain where you find answers from within yourself. You are always free to ask questions interactively as much and as many.
 

Duration - 1 hour maximum (nevertheless the counselling may be stretched beyond if needed).

Instructor to Online Yoga Counselling - Yogabhyasi (Yoga Practitioner) Rohit Kumar.

Yoga class fee structure - Regarding fee, Overseas means people living/working outside India, NRI means Non-resident Indians living/working outside India and Indian means people living/working in India. Hereunder are the Online Yoga Class Fee (excluding transfer charges/commissions) -

A. Daily Yoga (drop-in) - 1000/- Indian rupees only per session for International, NRI and 500/- INR only per session for Indians.

B. Special Yoga Class (with Rohit Kumar) - 

  • Yoga Class (drop-in) - 2100/- Indian rupees only per session for International, NRI and 1000/- INR only per session for Indians.
  • 15 Hours Hatha Asana Training with Certification – 31500/- Indian rupees only for International, NRI and 15000/- INR only for Indians.
  • 15 Hours Kundalini Asana Training with Certification – 31500/- Indian rupees only for International, NRI and 15000/- INR only for Indians.
  • 15 Hours Pranayama Training with Certification – 31500/- Indian rupees only for International, NRI and 15000/- INR only for Indians.
  • 15 Hours Yoga Nidra Training with Certification – 31500/- Indian rupees only for International, NRI and 15000/- INR only for Indians.
  • 15 Hours Prana Vidya Training with Certification – 31500/- Indian rupees only for International, NRI and 15000/- INR only for Indians.
  • 15 Hours Chakra Training with Certification – 31500/- Indian rupees only for International, NRI and 15000/- INR only for Indians.
  • Yoga workshop - 5000/- Indian rupees only per session for International, NRI and 2500/- INR only per sessions for Indians..
  • Yoga Therapy - 5000/- Indian rupees only per session for International, NRI and 2500/- INR only per session for Indians. 
  • Study of Scriptures, life and Philosophy (Darshan) - 2100/- Indian rupees only per session for International, NRI and 1100/- INR only per session for Indians.
  • Yoga Counselling - 8000/- Indian rupees only per session for International, NRI and 4000/- INR only for Indians in the 1st counselling which includes conversation, counselling and required prescription.

*4000/- Indian rupees only for International, NRI (the same person) and 2000/- INR only for Indians (the same person) per 30 minutes from the 2nd counselling and onwards. The first 15 minutes of the first counselling is free for everybody. Then they can decide if they want to continue for counselling.

Time Zone - In general we maintain the Indian Standard Time (IST) for all  Yoga courses, retreats and classes. But the timings are subject to change according to the requirements. The live classes are done mostly 6 days in a week.

Yoga Teacher Training Course (200, 300, 500 Hours) - Tentative time for all LIVE classes:-

6.30am to 8am- Hatha Yoga Asana, Pranayama, Kriya and relevant practices.
8am to 9.30pm - Anatomy and Teaching methodology.
4.30pm to 6pm - Philosophy and Meditation. 

Total live/contact and non-contact hours in Yoga teacher training course -

200 Hours Hatha YTTC - Contact Hours (live) - 91, Non-contact hours - 109 (includes self-study, assignments and videos)

300 Hours Hatha YTTC - Contact Hours (live) - 121, Non-contact hours - 179 (includes self-study, assignments and videos)

500 Hours Hatha YTTC - Contact Hours (live) - 211, Non-contact hours - 289 (includes self-study, assignments and videos)

300 Hours Kriya YTTC - Contact Hours (live) - 121, Non-contact hours - 179 (includes self-study, assignments and videos)

300 Hours Kundalini YTTC - Contact Hours (live) - 121, Non-contact hours - 179 (includes self-study, assignments and videos)

300 Hours Raja YTTC - Contact Hours (live) - 121, Non-contact hours - 179 (includes self-study, assignments and videos

Yoga Retreat (10 days) - Tentative time for all LIVE classes:-

6.30am to 8am - Hatha Yoga and relevant practices.
4.30pm to 6pm - Philosophy and Meditation.

Meditation Retreat (7 days) - Tentative time for all LIVE classes:-

6.30am to 8am - Hatha Yoga and relevant practices for meditation.
4.30pm to 6pm - Meditation and Philosophy.

Women Yoga Training Retreat (10 days) - Tentative time for all LIVE classes:-

6.30am to 8am - Hatha Yoga and relevant practices.
4.30pm to 6pm - Philosophy, Anatomy, Teaching Methodology and Meditation.

Children Yoga Training Retreat (10 days) - Tentative time for all LIVE classes:-

6.30am to 8am - Hatha Yoga and relevant practices.
4.30pm to 6pm - Philosophy, Anatomy, Teaching Methodology and Meditation.

Yoga Classes - Tentative times for all kinds of LIVE classes:- Decided on individual basis upon the request made. The classes are 6 days in a week.

Yoga Teacher Training Course and Yoga Retreat - Please Register or write to the school via email -  (sanatanayogsandesh@gmail.com) to check the availability. If 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.

Yoga Class and Special Yoga class - Please Register or write to the founder Rohit Kumar at the email -  rohitramdiri@yahoo.in  or Whatsapp - +91-9472215331 or Skype - bhaktijnana2. He replies back shortly mentioning the other formalities.

Deposit – For Yoga Teacher Training Courses/retreats/classes/therapy/study of scriptures/counselling, a non-refundable total amount of the program fee plus bank charges/commissions is required to confirm the registration in the concerned Online Yoga program. The students with financial limitation may request for payment in instalment or some relaxation in the prescribed fee. This is done on individual basis only after proper conversation about the detailed circumstances of the individual. To pay please follow Payment.

Cancellation of the registration - For the time being we do not provide this facility. Therefore, properly decide before you deposit the amount for the program.

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