Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum & Fees

Intensive four weeks Yoga teacher training

The Arhanta Yoga teacher certification course is spread over four weeks of intensive yoga training covering 240 hours in total. The yoga teacher training program is carefully designed to give you detailed knowledge of Yoga, vedic philosophy, detailed correction and modification techniques, useful anatomy and physiology in a very systematic manner. The course is conducted at Arhanta Yoga Ashram in India where you will learn and study following the ancient Indian system of study i.e. Gurukul system. This system is based on the philosophy that the student lives and studies with the fellow students at the residential study center. This system helps to build a strong bond of trust and dedication between the teachers and the students and facilitates a smooth flow and proper understanding of the teachings. Staying at the Gurukul for the four weeks also helps the students to stay away from out side distractions and completely focus and learn at their optimum potential.

Yoga Instructor Training & Certification Courses Syllabus

Following this principle at Arhanta we take small group of students in a Yoga teacher certification course . It helps us to transform our students to skilled and confident Yoga teachers in the short period of four weeks through personal supervision and guidance.

Curriculum

Satsang

The early morning Satsang at the Yoga instructor training starts with Pranayama, meditation, chanting and group discussions.

Yoga Asana and Pranayama

The Artanta Yoga Teacher Training Course covers seventeen basic asanas in complete detail, including the proper alignment, important benefits, counter indications, precautions, individual adjustments and corrections and modifications as well as different variations. Furthermore it teaches thirty five advanced asanas and a number of variations for different level practitioners. The 200 hours teacher certification course also covers the Shat Kriyas, three main Bandhas, eight advanced Pranayama, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, Yoga for children, Yoga for old people or with limited movements. In the morning How to teach asana class explains the skills and techniques to teaching yoga. The students learn the most effective way to explain the yoga asanas, to give accurate corrections and  modifications of the asanas to suit to the individuals. You will also learn most efficient communication and motivation techniques. in this class you will also practice teaching in groups. Additional 40 hours are provided for this class in addition to 200 hours of yoga training.

Karma Yoga

Karma Yoga is the practiced daily for one hour. Karma yoga includes volunteer work or selfless service.

Main Lecture

The main Philosophy lecture is the eye opener in the Yoga teacher training course. It explains the ancient yogic philosophies in the light of modern point of view.

In an interrogating way the ancient philosophies are discussed and accessed to understand properly their true meaning and importance.This class clears most of the questions about self, soul, mind,purpose of life etc.

Bhagavad Gita

The Yoga teacher training course also covers the translation and teachings of the five thousand old scripture Bhagavad Gita.  It discusses the importance and application of the  Four pathsof Yoga in daily life.

Chanting

Chanting is part of Bhakti Yoga. Chanting is practiced in morning and evening Satsangs everyday. You will learn various bhajans and vedic mantras in this session. Chanting instantly calms the mind and brings the state of tranquility.

Group discussions

There are often group discussions during Satsang, in which student are asked to share their life experiences, fears, thoughts on various topics like anger, love etc. These sessions help you to discover new ideas as well as overcome the fear of talking in front of the groups.

Detailed Study Program

Yoga Asanas

• 180 Classical yoga poses including 64 Advance Yoga poses
• How to teach 84 classical poses(18 root Classical Hatha Yoga poses in extreme detail), as well as the Sun salutation
• How to make proper environment for class
• Important pointers on teaching a Yoga class
• Basic structure of a Yoga class
• Basic structure of the Beginner’s course
• Yoga Asana variations for Beginners and Elementary levels
• Kids Yoga
• Yoga asana modifications for elderly people and limited movements
• Yoga for pregnant women
• How and when to modify asanas
• Deep relaxation / Yog Nidra

Pranayama

• Abdominal breathing
• Full Yogic breath
• Anulom Vilom
• 8 advanced pranayama

Bandhas and kriyas

• 3 Bandhas: Jalandhara,Moola, Uddiyana
• Shat kriyas: Jala and Sutra neti, Nauli, Dhauti, Basti Tratak, Kapalabhati

Meditation

• What is Meditation
• Meditation vs Concentration
• Why to meditate
• Guide to proper Meditation
• Different methods and steps to Meditation
• What are Mantras
• Mantra Initiation and Chanting

The Four Paths of Yoga

• Raja Yoga
• Bhakti Yoga
• Karma Yoga
• Jnana Yoga

Kundalini Yoga

• Kundalini Yoga
• Awakening of the Kundalini shakti
• Common obstacles in path of Kundalini awakening
• 3 main Nadis: Ida, Pingla, Sushumna
• Seven chakras

Yoga Philosophy

• 8 limbs of Raja Yoga
• 7 stages of knowledge
• 3 Gunas – Sattva, Rajas, Tamas
• Maya, Prakriti, Brhaman
• 3 Bodies; Physical, Astral,Spiritual
• 4 Inner instruments; Mind,intellect,subconscious ego
• 5 Major and 5 minor Pranas

Anatomy and Physiology

• 8 main Body systems
• Spine and its common disorders
• Difference between Yoga and other physical exercises
• Injury Prevention and cures
• Alignments, adjustments & modifications
• Yoga as therapy

Diet and nutrition

• What is Ayurveda
• Basic Ayurvedic remedies
• Yogic diet
• Effect of diet, nutrition and lifestyle on body and mind
• Body types and suitable diets

Karma and Reincarnation

• The law of action and reaction
• The law of compensation
• The law of retribution
• Destiny, self-effort and free will
• Purpose of birth and rebirth

Bhagavad Gita

• Brief study and explanation of Bhagavad Gita
• Story of Mahabharata
• Introduction to main Hindu mythological Gods

Techniques for Teaching

• Psychology of teacher
• Psychology of student
• Correction and guidance techniques
• Motivation techniques
• Communication techniques
• Structuring and planning the classes & workshops

Ethical Guidelines

• Ethical guidelines for a Yoga teacher

Yoga Business

• How to setup your Yoga business or Yoga studio
• How to: find location, advertise and promote, renewals
• Common fallback and mistakes and how to avoid them
• Practical tips for smooth running of Yoga business

Study Material (Complementary for all Yoga Teacher Training course  students)

• Arhanta Yoga Teacher Training Manual
• Bahagavad Gita
• Shat Kriya kit

Yoga Teacher Training Course Fees

• A limited number of partial scholarships are available for each course.For more information on the partial scholarships please Contact us or send us the Application form.
• Total number of seats per course are limited.
• The fees include all tuition, accommodation, food, pick up from and drop to the Khajuraho airport or train station,complementary 250+ page Yoga Teacher Training manual, Shat kriya kit, 2 pairs of uniforms and membership to the AYA Teacher Association for continual mentoring and guidance.
• Our 200 hours Teacher Training Course is registered with Yoga Alliance USA & International Yoga Federation as and accredited by all major Yoga federations.
• All fees are based on Euro conversion rate. The deposit secures a place on course but does not fix the rate. The rates at the time of payment in full will be applied. rices are subject to change without notice.

In case of any further queries, please write us at ttc@arhantayoga.org