500 Hrs Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh

500 Hour TTC consist of a 200 Hour TTC and a 300 Hour TTC over a duration of 10 weeks. From this intensive, fully immersive program, students can expect to develop a comprehensive appreciation for what it means to be a student and teacher of yoga. Upon completion of the 500 Hour TTC, graduates will be able to lead students of all experience levels with authority and precision.  

Under 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Program, the objectives will be:-

1. Develop your own self practice.
2. Develop and daily practice of Asanas, Pranayama with Bandha, Mudras, Kriyas and Meditation.
3. Learn about detailed Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Philosophy, Asanas, Pranayama with Bandha, Mudras, Kriyas and Meditation.
4. Learn about Yoga Therapy and how to use its principals to heal others.
5. Study of classical literature of Yoga: Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Hathayoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita and Upanishad.
6. Learn how to organize, structure and design your own class based on the needs of your students.

05:30 am – 06:00 am Ginger / Herbal Tea

06:00 am – 07:30 am Hatha Yoga

07:45 am – 08:45 am Pranayama – Breathing Practices

09:00 am – 10:00 am Breakfast

10:30 am – 11:30 pm Yoga Anatomy

11:45 pm – 12:45 pm Mantra* / Adjustment & Alignment

01:00 pm – 02:00 pm Lunch

02:00 pm – 03:00 pm Rest

03:00 pm – 04:00 pm Yoga Philosophy / Ayurveda

04:15 pm – 05:45 pm Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

06:15 pm – 07:15 pm Meditation and Relaxation

07:30 pm – 08:30 pm Dinner

08:30 pm – 10:00 pm Self Study

10:00 pm Gates Closed, time to rest

• Detailed teachings of Ashtanga Vinyasa Series 1 and 2
• Alignment oriented classical Hatha Yoga
• Revealing the secrets of mystic Pranayama
• Understanding how the breath is connected to the mind and body
• Focusing on mind control in Yoga Nidra
• Teaching of mediation according to the classical text “Vijnana Bhairava Tantra”
• Detailed Anatomy of Respiration, Spine, Joints in relation to  yogic practices
• Basics of yoga therapy

Any Yoga Teacher Training course is incomplete if not enough focus is laid on the food the practitioner is eating. Akshi Yogashala is committed to carry out an all-round growth of the students and with this intent we have undertaken Ayurvedic cooking methodologies. Each body type varies from one another, while it is important to understand one’s constitution, the school extends holistic diet beneficial for all our students. Intensive workout requires balanced and invigorating diet which is why we’ve hired experienced Ayurvedic chefs. Light and healthy vegan food complementing the demands of Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha yoga, is the reason why teachers emphasize eating only ashram cooked food. This is significant in detoxifying the body during your stay with us. Daily meals include breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, juices and other needs if need be.