Aatm Yogashala" the name of our school itself means "soul", a place that will lead you to the path of self-realization and create a strong connection to your soul and make you listen to your inner voice. At Aatm Yogshala, we aim and believe that yoga will create a positive change and establish a wider and clearer vision of life. Away from the fast-paced life of limitless desires & expectations, here at the banks of Mother Ganga, you will touch base with the reality of the universal language of spirituality.
Our school will help you establish a firm foundation for your self-practice and fulfill your expectations under the expertise of the teachers but also create a conducive environment for you to maintain and achieve stability and build stronger roots according to yogic disciple. The accommodation is provided keeping in mind the comfort and space for an individual to feel at home. The school aims at providing an enriching yogic experience. Despite Rishikesh having more than 100 yoga schools, our shala can be differentiated by the years of experience & personal touch the teachers of our school give to each student. They make sure that every student gains what they intend to achieve throughout their one-month journey. The classes are designed keeping in mind the specific aspects of yoga roots through lectures and yoga asanas.
500 Hrs course is an advanced program with an advanced syllabus that means whatever you gain is surely more than previous. Gain the advanced study of teaching techniques, philosophy, meditation, pranayama and so on. With this course, make strong your foundational knowledge. Yoga is not a competition; indeed it is a dedication, a devotion. Yoga is all about experiencing the practice itself.
06:00 - 06:45 am - Pranayama
07:00 - 08:30 am - Hatha Yoga Asana
08:30 - 09:45 am - Breakfast & Rest
10:00 - 11:00 am - Philosophy
11:15 am - 12:15 pm - Ayurveda & Anatomy
12:30 - 01:30 pm - Adjustment-Alignment
01:30 - 03:30 pm - Lunch & Rest
03:30 - 05:00 pm - Ashtanga-Vinyasa Asana
05:15 - 06:30 pm - Mantras & Meditation
06:30 - 07:30 pm - Self Study
07:30 - 08:00 pm - Dinner
09:00 pm - Lights off
Asana is the starting step of yoga. Also termed the Seated posture, it allows other asanas to get performed. It is done in all styles of yoga, i.e. Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa & Iyengar. It comprises Methodology and Asana Practice. Daily 3-4 hours of practice of Yogic postures are to be done. The introduction of students to the different types of yogic postures is done methodically by increasing the difficulty level step by step. After your basic practice of Asana is done then students encounter asana flows, adjustments and awareness & breathe of subtle aspects.
Pranayama is a breathing practice or breath regulation technique. "Prana" means "Life Energy" and "Yama" means "Control" making meaning the control of breath or life energy. It comprises Physiology, Methodology & Practicum. Pranayama is the process of controlling breathing or vital energy in the body. In this subject, students learn methods to control their breath and function with vital energy in the central body part. It is an important subject for our students to make them professionally sound for their Yogic future.
In simple terms, Mudra is a sign language or gesture to express the state of mind through the actions of fingers. It awakens the internal and dormant energy of the yogi's body. Some of the yoga mudras are Jnana/Gyan Mudra, Chinmaya Mudra, Vayu Mudra, Agni Mudra, Varun Mudra, Prana Mudra, and Surya Mudra.
Bandha means to hold, tighten, bind or lock. Practicing it regularly helps the prana energy to store in a particular part of the body. It also awakens Kundalini by controlling Prana.
Meditation is the peaceful state of mind. It is a mental exercise that involves relaxation, focus and awareness. This exercise is usually done individually while sitting in a calm position and with eyes closed. It is an important subject for our students to make them professionally sound for their Yogic future.
Mantra Chanting is a spiritual practice. But besides this, it is highly recommended for emotional and mental balance. While chanting the mantras, you release stress and enter into a happy space.
Yoga philosophy is also dualistic. The purpose of Yoga Darshan or Philosophy is to show the path on which one can walk and enjoy the whole life i.e. attain salvation. It covers basic Yoga Philosophy, history and concepts of yoga. It is a combination of both traditional Yogic practices along with modern lifestyle.
Yoga deals with the body structure and parts. It is important to know about the structure and function of the body before performing a particular yoga asana. It covers Anatomy. Learning and explanation of aspects of physiology and anatomy for increasing efficiency of classroom explanations, asanas corrections, and cues.
What you learn is important but in a teaching training course, how you learn and how to convey the teachings to others are equally important. The class on Teaching Methodology is important as it helps in a broad way to make you a successful yoga teacher.
What we eat, not only influences our physical well-being, but also our emotions and thoughts. Yoga does not dissect food into proteins, carbohydrates or fats, instead, it classifies them according to the effect they have on the body and mind, into three types – Sattva, Rajas and Tamas.
The following meals are included (100% Pure Vegetarian)
Special Dietary
