Excursions
Rishikesh is situated on the land of the divine and spirituality. To experience the beauty and the enthusiasm of the city of Yoga, Let's visit the sacred places of Rishikesh
A master level yoga teaching program that works to enhance your yogic knowledge to a whole new level is 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India. Where there is no doubt left, where there every nuance gets clear, where there you get to understand yoga deeply, that higher level is the master level program of 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course. This program works in building up the learning you get from other levels of yoga TTC. This course contains two levels, i.e., the first level of 200 Hours - 25 Days Yoga TTC and the second level of 300-Hours - 30 Days Yoga TTC. There will be around a week off between these two programs so that one can explore the beauty of their school location. After completing the whole 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Program you can feel...
the life-changing experience that will be benefitted you in a quite positive way.
Specially designed for yoga seekers all around the world, this 500 Hour Yoga TTC in Rishikesh will take you to the depth of the knowledge of yoga. Certainly, this course will strengthen your practice and learning of yoga and further builds your existing skills in the yogic field. So, through "Vinyasa YogaAshram", give your yogic life a bright new way
Completing both the 200 and 300 hours yoga teacher trainings with the same yoga school ensures both consistency and depth. This is the fastest way to complete all your Yoga Alliance RYT course requirements.
500 hours is a combination of 200 and 300 hours of yoga TTC, we start with the primary series in the first month and then progress our students gradually to the intermediate series of Ashtanga yoga and we systematically guide them through the complete sequence created by K. Pattabhi Jois in a traditional way which includes-
In the last week of both 200- and 300 hour courses, students will be asked to prepare their own flow and guide the class.
Students will be tested based on
Note:- all these additional classes are not part of the course but are included additionally
05:00 Am Morning Bell
06:00 - 07:00 Am Shatkarma & Pranayama
07:00 - 08:30 Am Vinyasa flow Yoga
08:30 - 09:30 Am Breakfast in Silence
09:30 - 10:30 Am Yoga Philosophy
10:45 - 11:45 Am Yoga Science and Yoga Anatomy
12:00 - 01:00 Pm Alignment- Adjustment- Methodology
01:00 - 02:00 Pm Lunch in Silence
04:00 - 5:30 Pm Ashtanga Yoga
06:00 - 7:00 Pm Meditation & Mantra chanting
07:10 - 08:00 pm Dinner in Silence
10:00 pm Lights off
Limited Air-conditioned rooms available Request to be placed at the time of booking due to limited availability
Clothes:
Yoga Mat:
Toiletries:
Medicines:
Note: All classes are mandatory only in case of an emergency or illness one can take leave with respected teacher permission. Uninformed leaves won’t be accepted and this will leave bad impression on student monthly performance.
Course Duration: 58 Days
Course Fee:
USD 1599 Shared Room
USD 2199 Private Room
Course Fee without Stay:
USD 1449 Food is Included
Comes with the benefits of the enhancement of flexibility & strength, stress management techniques, and
attainment of inner calmness, Ashtanga Yoga is the yoga style of exercise created by K. Pattabhi Jois. It is
the eight limbs in the Yoga Sutra outlined by Patanjali that comprises postures, concentration, meditation,
and ethical & moral guidance.
Started by five repetitions of Surya Namaskar A and B respectively and
followed by a standing sequence, the practice of Ashtanga forced to grow and focused.
By moving your
body powerfully and quickly during Ashtanga will also help in the purification of mind and body.
Vinyasa is a Sanskrit word that means "Variations within prescribed parameters". This style of yoga is a
breath initiated process. This yoga style helps in synchronizing the bond between our daily life actions with
the intent of moving towards the important aspects of life. Vinyasa or Flow yoga comprises various identical
postures, the order of which often changes. This yoga type is having a flowing rhythm at a quick pace that
links our breath with the movements.
The two classes of Vinyasa cannot be alike. Vinyasa flow helps in
preventing repetitive injuries and helps in building a more balanced body.
Soul flourishes in a healthy body in the same way our physical body requires a healthy, safe and hygienic
atmosphere. Vinyasa Yoga Ashram has situated in a peaceful place and surrounded by lush green mountains and
fields.
Keeping in mind our rooms are designed according to yoga teacher training course. Our rooms
are spacious and ventilated. Our management is always your service to keep your rooms clean and hygienic.
Food Whatever we eat can affect our mental and physical body. Eating balanced and notorious food is very
important for yogis. Yogic Diet is based on natural healing, rejuvenating and energizing elements from the
revered science of Ayurveda.
It is a perfect food for nourishing the mind, body and souls of
budding yogis.
So Vinyasa Yoga Ashram provides you yogic food which helps you physically in
increasing your flexibility and stamina, mentally it helps you in being aware of your thoughts and breath.
We are very adamant about bringing nutritious, vegan and gluten-free food for our students.
Rishikesh is situated on the land of the divine and spirituality. To experience the beauty and the enthusiasm of the city of Yoga, Let's visit the sacred places of Rishikesh
NOTE: There will be Two Excursions per month in the course and we would take you any of the places mentioned above.
A high degree of self-motivation is required for all aspects of the course. The practice and especially the
teaching of yoga demand a high degree of self-discipline and purity. To ensure the success of the program,
participants are required to attend all spiritual activities, meditation sessions, lectures and asana
classes.
Meat, fish, eggs, alcohol, tobacco, drugs and nudity are prohibited during the course as
they are counterproductive to the yoga practice. Participants who do not comply with the school rules may be
dismissed from the course.
Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited in the school. If you are having a fast any day, you have to
inform the kitchen manager for avoiding food waste. Always make discipline, respect teachers and follow all
rules. Always be on the time, you are late means will not be permitted to join the class.
Clear your
books of account before departure from Vinyasa Yoga Ashram. Before departure return your books, maps or any
goods which you borrowed. Vinyasa Yoga Ashram provides accommodation for a student who joins the yoga
course. So any friends or relatives will not be included in accommodation however they can stay in school by
renting another room. The student has to be present in all scheduled program of Vinyasa Yoga Ashram.
An advance of course fees will not be refundable, only in the case of emergency students can join us on
other schedules.
If a student cancels the course after joining it, we accept cancellation but course
fees will not be refunded in cancellation. There is no charge of course cancellation.
500 Yoga TTC is for someone who is either a complete beginner or a good practitioner but is determined to become a teacher or a better practitioner by devoting 200% to this course, as this will be 2 month-long intense course. This course will include 200 hour Yoga TTC to set the basic foundation in the first month and 300 hour Yoga TTC to deep dive in the second month. On successful completion, the student will be certified as RYT 500 which is a very advanced level certification.
As this is a fully residential course for 2 months, the student will have to find a home away from home. Our very comfortable accommodation, 3 times home cooked sattvic meal, experienced teachers always there to help and assist the students, the very approachable support staff is always here for any issues or queries. Vinyasa Yoga Ashram is like a second home for students who wish to get into this very serious yoga journey.
Rishikesh is considered the birthplace of Yoga. Here, many saints in the past had come to meditate and gain spiritual knowledge. Their journey and experience have become a source of wisdom that has been passed from one generation to another. So, learning Yoga from Rishikesh is not only about learning how to perform asanas, but about the true Yogic life that one can choose to live.
RYT stands for Registered Yoga Teacher. This is a certification from Yoga Alliance which is an international group recognizing Yoga teachers worldwide. On completion of 200 hour YTTC and 300 YTTC, they are considered as RYT 500 as per Yoga Alliance. This is the advanced level certification that will help in the Yogic career.
Even a beginner who is serious about his/her yogic career should go for 500 hour Yoga TTC course. This will demand 2 months of dedicated practice towards Yoga and all the topics related to it. This level of certification will help the students to get a better visibility worldwide.
The syllabus covers all the main subjects like multi-style asana that include Ashtanga yoga asana: Primary and Intermediate series, Vinyasa yoga asana derived from Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, theory sessions that starts from basics in 200 hours and get deeper into next level in 300 hours like understanding the strengthening, and stretching techniques in Anatomy and Alignment, detailed information of Yog sutras in philosophy, learning the art to teach in teaching method and advanced meditation and pranayama lessons. The syllabus is as per the Yoga Alliance standards.
This course is very intense and will not be suitable for a pregnant woman. However, pregnant women can attend the pre and post natal Yoga TTC course to help them in the journey of pre and post pregnancy.
As this course it also for absolute beginners, it is okay even if you have no knowledge about Yoga. However if you wish to gain some knowledge, you can read some books that are recommended on our page.
Comfortable loose clothes are preferred while performing asana.
Jolly Grant Airport, about 25 km from Rishikesh, has daily flights from Delhi. We can arrange a cab from the airport to our school for an additional fee.
Daily trains connect Delhi to Haridwar railway station. Upon arriving at Haridwar Railway Station, we can organize a pickup for you at a reasonable charge.
We can also arrange a convenient cab pickup from Delhi to our school in Rishikesh for a reasonable fee.
You can take a bus from Delhi to Rishikesh Bus Stand. Upon arrival, we can arrange a cab to our school for a suitable fee.