Ashtanga Yoga is a vigorous form of yoga that contributes to physical well-being. Upon joining this course, students will acquire knowledge of the sequential arrangement of poses (asanas) designed to improve flexibility, strength, and concentration.

This practice additionally incorporates the synchronization of breath with movement (vinyasa) to augment the meditation experience. This segment of our 100-hour yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh, India, facilitates a profound comprehension of the primary series for students.

1. • Fundamental Series of Ashtanga Yoga
   • Importance of Drishti (gazing points) and Bandhas (energy locks) in yoga
   • Coordination of breath and bodily movement during yoga postures
   • Advantages for the body and mind

Practitioners in our 100-hour yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh, India, will learn to link every movement with the breath. Students will also grow in breadth of awareness and learn how to move naturally between positions.

1. • Through constant flow, build strength, flexibility, and balance.
   • Quick and safe posture modifications for both beginners and advanced students.
   • Core sequencing principles of the Vinyasa Flow style.
   • Seamless transitions between yoga postures;
   • Breath-guided movement to improve concentration.

Through old books and ethical ideas, students will also investigate the great philosophical basis of yoga. When practitioners join our 100-hour yoga TTC in Rishikesh, they will learn how to incorporate these ideas into personal practice and instruction. Let’s review the topics of the Yoga Philosophy and Ethics classes:
Subjects Found in Yoga Philosophy and Ethics

• Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Appreciating the Eight Limbs of Yoga
• Bhagavad Gita: Accepting yoga as a whole approach to life
• Introduction to Ayurveda and living a balanced yogic lifestyle
• Karma Yoga: Selfless service and ethical behavior in teaching. The transforming effects on body, mind, and soul of yoga philosophy

Yoga harmonizes an individual’s physical, psychological, and spiritual elements. One must be strongly aware of anatomy and physiology to teach yoga safely and successfully. This Rishikesh yoga course provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of how yoga affects the functional anatomy behind every movement and the body. This information helps them to modify their positions in line with various body types.

• Anatomical principles of proper yoga postures;
• Biomechanics and movement analysis in yoga practice;
• safe alignment techniques to prevent injury; modifying postures to fit various body structures;
• skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and nervous systems

Pranayama enables practitioners to control their breathing, assisting in mental calm and inner energy development. Breath is the core of yoga; thus, our 100-hour yoga teacher training program in Rishikesh provides thorough instruction in pranayama techniques. Students will also learn Shatkarma, the yogic cleansing techniques meant to clean the body and mind, preparing them for more intense spiritual practices.

• Nadi Shodhana: Balance energy channels by alternate nostril breathing.
• Kapalabhati: Breath for detoxification and clarity, shining skull-wise
• Bhastrika: Below breathing boosts lung capacity and vitality.
• Shatkarma cleansing techniques, including Dhauti (internal cleansing) and Neti (nasal cleansing)
• Mental and physical advantages of pranayama include enhanced clarity, energy balance, and concentration.

In this part, we underline the alignment of yoga asanas and the need for careful modifications for students. This module is among the most practical and hands-on elements of Atha Yoga Sadhana’s 100-hour yoga teacher training program in Rishikesh. Through it, students will discover how to maintain proper posture alignment and avoid injuries in their practice and during instruction of others. Salient Areas Addressed in Alignment and Correction Instruction

• In-depth alignment instructions are provided for many yoga postures (asanas).
• hands-on adjustment techniques to improve practice and guarantee safety;
• Effective use of props, including blocks, straps, and bolsters for best alignment.
• Teaching strategies: How do you set up a class, provide vocal signals, and show poses?
• Changing and adjusting postures to fit different levels of experience and body types

In Rishikesh, our 100-hour yoga teacher training revolves mainly around meditation. Using diverse meditation approaches, practitioners will improve their concentration, find inner peace, and activate vital energy in the body.

• Introduction to mindfulness and its practical advantages in daily life.
• Understanding the link between meditation and the general yoga practice.
• The value of meditation in lowering stress and enhancing mental focus, a range of meditation teaching techniques catered to different student needs.
• Detailed guidance on meditation techniques, including breath awareness, body scan, and mantra meditation.

During this 100-hour yoga TTC in Rishikesh, we assess each practitioner’s development using both written and practical assessments. These assessments are meant to help students improve their confidence, hone their teaching methods, and prepare for professional yoga instruction.

• Written assessments covering yoga philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology.

• Practical exams on Asana, Pranayama, alignment, and posture modification techniques.

• Ongoing feedback from experienced teachers to strengthen teaching skills.

• close observation and personalized feedback in teaching practicums

• Final teaching assessments are needed to be eligible for the 100-hour RYT certification from the Yoga Alliance.

Atha Yoga Sadhana also provides rich cultural events that let students get close to Rishikesh’s spiritual core. Participants in this Rishikesh yoga teacher training program routinely visit holy sites and natural surroundings to assist their spiritual development and strengthen their relationship with the earth.

• Attending the revered evening ceremony on the banks of the Ganges.
• Guided visits to ancient temples and traditional ashrams.
• Nature walks and excursions to surrounding waterfalls and meditation caves.
• Exploring Ayurvedic workshops and learning about the yogic diet.
• Possibilities to interact with the local spiritual and yogic community.