Yoga Teacher Training Course

Certified 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India

yoga teacher training in india

Yoga Alliance 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in India

Our 200 hour Yoga Teachers program is designed for motivated practitioners from all over the world who wish to make yoga a way of life. Students will discover how to cultivate inner well being, happiness, joy as well as compassion for yourself and others.

  • 28 Day comprehensive Yoga Teacher Training Course
  • Certified with Yoga Alliance
  • Specifically designed program to give students a broad and thorough understanding of yogic principles, techniques and philosophy
  • Professional, experienced, well qualified yoga teachers dedicated to each student
  • Beginner and Intermediate Skill Levels
  • Hatha and Ashtanga Basics

World Happiness School has a unique teacher training approach, as it offers students training in additional therapies as well as creating a specific healing therapy for each student’s health needs. Swami Prakash believes in holistic growth of the practitioner and therefore includes therapies and training with ayurvedic knowledge, pressure points, breath techniques to aid meditation, along with nadis and meridians to remove emotional blockages.

More About Yoga Teachers Course

  • Theoretical and practical knowledge through well qualified and experienced teachers
  • Deep Knowledge of Yoga Philosophy and Indian History
  • Scientific and philosophical explanation of yogic practices
  • Managing great yoga classes
  • Complete knowledge and practice of asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha and meditation
  • Yogic therapy for improving physical, mental, social and spiritual health
  • Human excellence as well as personal refinement and development
  • Art of living a healthy, happy and peaceful lifestyle

We guarantee you an authentic life changing experience, with fun-loving family vibes that make you feel right at home. Swami Prakash and his team go out their way to make sure everything you need is cared for, as well as helping you gain the best knowledge to carry with you where ever your path may take you next.

Yoga Teacher Training Course Overview

Mantra Chanting

With deep meaning and full of spiritual energy mantra chanting generates vibrations and connects us with the universe.

  • Om Sahana Vavatu (Upanishad)
  • Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya (Upanishad)
  • Tvameva Mata Ca Pita
  • Tvameva (Sloka on Gods)
    Om Tryambakam
  • Yajamahe (Mantra on Lord Shiva)
  • Hare Rama Hare Krishna (Maha Mantra)
  • Yogena Cittasya (Sloka on Sage Patanjali)
  • Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu
  • Gurudevo Maheshwara (Guru Stotram

Ashtanga Yoga

  • Surya Namaskar A
  • Surya Namaskar B

Ashtanga Yoga

  • Padahasthasana
  • Utthita Trikonasana
  • Parivrtta Trikonasana
  • Utthita Parsvakonasana
  • Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
  • Prasarita Padottanasana A B C & D
  • Parsvottanasana
  • Eka Pada Padangusthasana A B C & D
  • Ardha Baddha
  • Padmottanasana
  • Utkatasana
  • Virabhadrasana A & B
  • Dandasana
  • Paschimottanasana A B C & D
  • Purvattanasana
  • Ardha Baddha Padma
  • Uttanasana
  • Triang Mukaikapada
  • Pashimottanasana
  • Janu Sirsasana A B & C
  • Marichyasana A B C & D
  • Navasana
  • Bhujapidasana
  • Kurmasana
  • Supta Kurmasana
  • Garbha Pindasana
  • Kukkutasana
  • Baddha Konasana A & B
  • Konasana
  • Upavishta Konasana
  • Supta Konasana
  • Supta Padangusthasana A & B
  • Ubhaya Padanghusthasana
  • Urdhva Mukha
  • Pashimottanasana
  • Setu Bandhasana
  • Urdhva Dhanurasana
  • Salamba Sarvangasana
  • Halasana
  • Karnapidasana
  • Urdhva Pindasana
  • Matsyasana
  • Urdhva Padmasana
  • Padangusthasana
  • Sirsasana
  • Urdhva Dandasana
  • Baddha Padmasana
  • Yogimudra
  • Uplutih
  • Savasana

Meditation

A systematic practice to attain an inner state of awareness and intensify personal and spiritual growth.

  • Introduction to Meditation
  • Breath Awareness
  • Om / Mantra Meditation
  • Trataka Meditation
  • Silence Practice
  • Dynamic Meditation
  • Developing Concentration
  • Ajapa Japa
  • Antar Mouna

Anatomy and Physiology

Proper understanding of the physical body will help prevent injury before, during and after practice.

  • Skeletal System
  • Muscular System
  • Circulatory System
  • Respiratory System
  • Digestive System
  • Excretory System
  • Nervous System
  • Endocrine System

Yoga Philosophy

Week 1

  • Introduction to Indian
  • Philosophy
  • History of Yoga
  • Patanjali Yoga Sutras
  • Types of Yoga

Week 2

  • Eight Limbs of Yoga
  • Yamas and Niyamas
    oncentration
  • Philisophy of Asana

Week 3

  • Four Aspects of the Mind
  • Understanding of Control of the Mind
  • Samadhi
  • Introduction to Bhagavad Gita

Week 4

  • Kundalini
  • Chakras
  • Karma
  • Indian Culture and Spirituality

Teaching Methodology

  • Qualities of a Teacher
  • Class Preparation
  • Positive and Conscious
  • Communication
  • Use of Voice in Class
  • Friendship and Trust
  • Attention to Detail
  • Observation, Assisting and Correcting
  • Mental and Emotional Preparation
  • Time Management
  • Class Structure and Planning

Asanas

Increasing strength, flexibility and discipline while gaining extensive knowledge of yoga postures.

  • Hatha Yoga
  • Pawanmuktasana Series 1
  • Pawanmuktasana Series 2
  • 3.Pawanmuktasana Series 3
  • Surya Namaskar – Sun
  • Salutation
  • Chandra Namaskar – Moon Salutation
  • Tadasana – Palm Tree Pose
  • Triyak Tadasana – Swaying
  • Palm Tree Pose
  • Trikonasana – Triangle Pose
  • Parivirta Trikon Asana –
  • Revolving Triangle Pose
  • Uttkatasana – Chair Pose
  • Virbhdrasana 1 – Warrior 1
  • Virbhdrasana 2 – Warrior 2
  • Virbhdrasana 3 – Warrior 3
  • Ardha Chandrasana- Half Moon Pose
  • Vriksasana – Tree Pose
  • Parvatasana – Mountain Pose
  • Adho mukha svanasana –
  • Downward Facing Dog
  • Kati chakrasana – Waist Rotating Pose
  • Malasana – Squatted Yoga Pose
  • Garudasana – Eagle Pose
  • Baddha Konasana- Bound Angle Pose
  • Rajkapootasana – Pigeon Pose
  • Bhujanghasana – Cobra pose
    rdhva Mukha Svanasana -Upward facing dog
  • Matsyasana – Fish Pose
    Setu Bhandasana
  • Utrasana – Camel Pose
  • Dhanurasana – Bow Pose
  • Salabhasana – Locust Pose
  • Supta Virasana- Reclining hero pose
  • Virasana –Hero pose
  • Vajrasana – Thunderbolt
  • Gomukhasana – Cow Face Pose
  • Balasana – Childs Pose
  • Dandasana – Staff Pose
  • Ardha Matsyendrasana – Half Lord of the Fish Pose

Pranayama

Pranayama is an ancient yogic breathing technique used as preparation for meditation and is a vital aspect of practicing yoga. It improves the respiratory system and purifies the body and mind.

Week 1

  • Introduction, benefits and general guidelines to pranayama
  • Yogic Breathing (Clavicular, Thoracic and
  • Diaphragmatic Breathing)
  • Ujjayi
  • Nadi Sodhana
  • Surya Bhedi & Chandra
  • Bhedi
  • Bhastrika
  • Kapalbhati
  • Bhramari
  • Sheetali & Sheetkari

Week 2
Sitting Postures

  • Easy Pose
  • Half- Lotus
  • Swastikasana
  • Siddha Yoni Asana

Week 3
Mudras

  • Chin Mudra
  • Jnana Mudra
  • Yoni Mudra
  • Shambhavi Mudra
  • Bhairava Mudra
  • Nasikagra Mudra
  • Khechari Mudra

Bandhas

  • Uddiyana Bandha
  • Jalandhar Bandha
  • Mula Bandha
  • Maha Bandha

Week 4

  • Teaching
  • Concerns

Yoga Nidra

A state between sleeping and waking, the body is completely relaxed and the practitioner turns the awareness inward by listening to a set of instructions; similar to a guided meditation.

  • Basic Relaxation
  • Tension Relaxation
  • Full Body Relaxation

Shatkarma

Yogic practices involving purification of the body, including blockages in the energy channels.

  • Rubber-neti
  • Jalaneti
  • Kapalbhati

Teaching Practice

Students will teach practice classes to one another throughout the training.

  • Cuing
  • Demonstration
  • Alignment and
  • Adjustments

Assessments and completion of the course will be based on:

  • Attendance
  • Performance
  • Behavior
  • Practical Exam

Daily Schedule

  • 6:30 am – Wake-up
  • 7:00 am – Shatkarma & Meditation
  • 8:00 am – Yoga Asana, Pranayama
  • 10:00 am – Breakfast
  • 11:00 am – Teaching Methodology
  • 12:30 pm – Lunch
  • 3:00 pm – Philosophy and Teaching Practice
  • 4:00 pm – Asana Alignment & Adjustment
  • 5:30 pm – Tea Break
  • 6:00 pm – Meditation
  • 8:00 pm – Dinner & Self Study or Kirtan
  • 9:30 pm – Lights off

Yoga Teachers Course Fees : USD 1400

To reserve a seat a minimum deposit of 40% ($560.00 USD) of the total amount is required in advance. This is a non-refundable fee but can be shifted/adjusted to another training or treatment.

What is Included:

  • 27 Nights Private
  • Accommodation
  • 3 Daily Vegetarian Meals (Inform of any special dietary requirements upon registration)
  • Opening and Closing Ceremony
  • 200 Yoga Alliance Certification
  • Local Excursions
  • Yoga Material
  • Use of Yoga Mats

What is not Included:

  • Flights, buses, taxi etc.
  • Toiletries and other personal items

Certification on Completion

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive, Personalized Certificate (print + digital)