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200 Hour Hatha Flow Yoga Teacher Training in Varkala‬


Our teacher training program consists of the 200 hour training prescribed by the Yoga Alliance (U.S.A). Once you finish this course, you will be a Certified Yoga Instructor qualified to teach Hatha Yoga anywhere in the world. The Yoga Teacher Training Program assures yoga teachers to explore the depths of yogic techniques and makes them capable of teaching new students who wish to learn Hatha Yoga.Upon successful completion of the 200-hour course, participants become Certified Yoga Instructors, fully equipped to teach Hatha Yoga across the globe. The Yoga Teacher Training in Varkala is designed to empower aspiring yoga teachers with a profound understanding of yogic techniques, enabling them to guide and inspire new students on their journey to mastering Hatha Yoga. Join us in the tranquil and picturesque setting of Varkala, India, to embark on a transformative yoga teaching journey and discover the profound wisdom of this ancient practice. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, our Yoga Teacher Training in Varkala offers a unique opportunity to deepen your practice and share the teachings of Hatha Yoga with others.‬

Hatha Yoga Guidelines


  • Hatha Yoga Guidelines
  • Science of Hatha Yoga
  • Opening & Closing Mantras
  • Sun Salutation – Surya Namaskara
  • Moon Salutation – Chandra Namaskara
  • Sun Salutation Variations
  • Designing a hatha yoga class

Study of Asanas


  • Getting in and getting out of a posture
  • Improvisation
  • Corrections
  • Teaching Practium
  • Surya Namaskara
  • Standing postures
  • Sitting Postures
  • Backbending Postures
  • Supine posture
  • Finishing postures

Yoga Anatomy


  • Introduction to Human Body Systems
  • Skeletal System
  • Muscular system
  • Respiratory System
  • Digestive system
  • Endocrine system
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Nervous system
  • Reproductive system

Asana Procedures


  • Core Principles of Asana Practice
  • Sequencing & Drawing Postures
  • The Science of Asanas and their benefits

The Yogic Diet


  • Food
  • Relationship between food and our emotions

Yoga Philosophy


  • Foundations of Yoga
  • Concept of Abhyasa and Vairagyam
  • Ashtanga Yoga (The 8 limbs of Yoga)

Kriyas & Shatkarmas


  • Jala Neti
  • Laghoo Shankaprakshalana
  • Agnisara Kriya
  • Kapalabhati
  • Trataka

Relaxation Methods


  • Quick Relaxation Technique
  • Yoga Nidra
  • Deep Relaxaion Technique
  • Sound Healing Relaxation Technique

Metaphysics of Yoga


  • Concept of Nadis
  • Concept of Koshas
  • Concept of five Pranas
  • The chakras

Study of Pranayama (breathing exercises) & Bandhas


  • The Science of Breathing
  • Four Aspects of Pranayama
  • Abdominal Breathing
  • Thoracic Breathing
  • Clavicular Breathing
  • Full Yogic Breath
  • Nadi Shodhana

Study of Pranayama (breathing exercises) & Bandhas


  • Bramhari
  • Bastrika
  • Kapalabhati
  • Sheetali & Sheetkari
  • Ujjayi
  • Moola, Uddhyana, Jalandhara & Maha Bandha.

Mudras (Yoga in your hands)


  • What are Mudras and how to use them
  • Mudras related to five elements.

Sample Schedule

7:00-9:00 Asana and Pranayama practice
9:00-10:00 Breakfast
10:00-1:00 Yoga Philosophy
1:00-3:00 Lunch Break
3:00-4:00 Yoga Theory
4:15-5:45 Asana and Pranayama Practice
6:00-7:00 Chanting and Meditation
7:00-8:00 Dinner

Asana sequences

  1. Basic postures of shivananda sequence
  2. Ashtanga Vinyasa sequence
  3. Iyengar Yoga
  4. Prenatal Yoga
  5. Kids Yoga

Accommodation

Accommodation of the students will be in our nearby guest house. The Guest House is only 3mins walking distance from the school. Both Single and shared rooms are available. The rooms are clean, airy and simple. Both the school as well as Guest house are located in a quiet and safe residential area. There are Super Markets, Fruits & Vegetable stores, Juice shops and Restaurants nearby.


Reference Books


Certificate of Yoga Professionals – Quality Council of India , Books on SIVANANDA Training Principles , Books on Bihar School of Yoga Training Principles , Books on Ashtanga Vinyasa Training Principles ,


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