200-hour Traditional Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training

RYS 300 Yoga Alliance

Overview

200-Hour Traditional Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training

(Traditional Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga)

Ashtanga Yoga Mandiram (AYM) is an internationally renowned Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher training school located in one of the most beautiful beaches of Goa, India. Founded in 2008, We have graduated more than 13,000 certified yoga teachers in our world-renowned 200-hour yoga teacher training program since its inception.

Ashtanga Yoga Mandiram has been founded to teach traditional Mysore style ashtanga yoga in its purest form and essence, keeping in line with the tradition of Sage Patanjali and as practised and taught by Sri K Pattabhi Jois, Srimati Saraswati Jois and Sri Sharath Jois.

The word Mandiram means a temple. Therefore, Ashtanga Yoga Mandiram means temple of Ashtanga Yoga where yoga comes above everything. We intend and endeavour to practice and teach all the eight limbs of Ashtanga yoga with special emphasis on yamas, niyamasa, pranayama and meditation. We have observed that in the modern yoga world, these are the most neglected limbs of yoga, while they are the most important ones, therefore, it naturally becomes our responsibility to give extra attention to these limbs and encourage our students and teachers to follow the same. Ashtanga Yoga is not just about proficiency in asana practice but it’s about practicing and mastering all the eight limbs.

Our 200-hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course is an intensive program designed to give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to practice and teach Ashtanga yoga.

Our comprehensive Ashtanga Yoga TTC curriculum covers asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, alignment, adjustment and a lot of teaching practice.

Our 200-hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training course is for you if:

  • If you want to become a certified Ashtanga yoga teacher with an internationally recognised, Yoga Alliance registered, 200-hour yoga teacher training school in India.
  • You want to develop a deeper understanding of yoga, ashtanga yoga in particular, the philosophy of yoga and the authentic a yogic lifestyle.
  • You want to take your asana, pranayama and meditation practice to the next level.
  • You want to learn and practice in a compassionate, non-competitive yet challenging environment.
  • You are looking for a comprehensive, safe, well-structured, anatomically precise yet intuitive approach.
  • You want to share the teachings of Ashtanga yoga with others and help them lead a happy, content and meaningful life.

Certification

200-Hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Certification

Ashtanga Yoga Mandiram (AYM) is an RYS-500 hour registered yoga school with Yoga Alliance.  Its online and in-person yoga teacher training certifications are recognised and accepted all over the world and enables all its graduates to teach in all the countries in the world. Upon successful completion of the course our YTTC participants receive a 200-hour yoga teacher training certification which allows them to register themselves as RYT-200 (Registered Yoga Teacher) with the Yoga Alliance.

Course Details

Ashtanga Yoga

Practice, alignment, modifications and  hands-on adjustment

  • Introduction to Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga system
  • The four elements of Ashtanga yoga; Vinyasa, Ujjayi pranayama, bandhas and drishti.
  • Ashtanga yoga daily morning practice:
    • Five Mysore style classes and one led primary series per week i.e. a total of six classes per week.
    • How far you will be allowed to practice will be decided by the senior teacher. We request you to respect that part.
    • Our teachers will guide you into the series if you are a beginner in ashtanga yoga. We will also provide you a cheat sheet to refer to during the class.  You will also get link to ashtanga yoga practice video which you can use for self-practice before coming to the course to become familiar with the series.
  • Daily Workshops: 2-4 hours daily practical workshops. These workshops will cover the following
    • Alignment techniques, modifications and variations: In these workshops correct alignment techniques, various modifications and different variations to further your practice will be covered in great details. All the postures from primary series will be covered during the course. Advance postures from the intermediate series and onwards will also be covered but only for those students who are already practicing at that level or ready for that level. Only senior teachers in our team can decide your level of practice.
  • How to use props:  How and when to use props in different postures will also be covered in detail. Although we don’t use much props in traditional ashtanga practice but we are also aware that certain students can get a lot of help from props.
  • Hands-on adjustment techniques:  The above workshops will also cover a detailed introduction to the principles, foundations and techniques of hands-on adjustment. You will not only learn by observing but also get to practice every day with your fellow students.
  • Daily teaching Practice: This class is all about learning and practicing how to teach a led ashtanga yoga class in a traditional way with Sanskrit counts as well as in a modern way with metaphorical and anatomical instructions. You will start to practice teaching from the day one and will teach   three to five times a week, starting from one-to-one to larger groups. You will be supervised and guided by senior teachers and will also receive feedback.

Pranayama

Theory, practice and teaching practice

  • Introduction prana, breath and pranayama,
  • The science and anatomy of pranayama
  • Pranic body and spiritual significance of pranayama
  • Types of pranayama you will practice in this course: Nadi Shodhana, kapalbhati, bhastrika, ujjayi, bhramari, surya bheda.
  • How to practice and teach pranayama
  • Daily morning practice

Meditation (Dhyana)

Theory, practice and teaching practice

  • Meditation: Introduction, definition and aim
  • Science of meditation
  • Effects of meditation on brain and mind
  • How to meditate
  • How to teach meditation
  • Types of meditation to be covered:  Meditation on breath, meditation on sound (Nada meditation), meditation on light, meditation on objects and symbols
  • Daily morning practice

Philosophy

  • Yoga: History, meaning and lifestyle
  • Four paths of yoga: Jnana Yoga, Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga
  • Ashtanga yoga & Patanjali Yoga Sutra
  • The eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
  • The yogic life style
  • Obstacles on the path of yoga and means to overcome them
  • Importance of satsang and sangha
  • Concepts of three gunas: Satva, Rajas, Tamas.
  • Life style and ethics for a yoga practitioner and teacher

Anatomy

Our specially designed practical anatomy classes are the back bone of our yoga teacher training course. Our functional anatomy classes ensure an understanding of the key muscles and bones involved in asana practice and their associated health benefits and contraindications. Substantial emphasis is placed on analytic training, muscular and skeletal anatomy, individual physical limitations and differences. Our anatomy module covers the following:

  • The basics: Skeletal system, muscular system, connective tissue, nervous system, and movements of the major joints of the body
  • Functional anatomy: Concepts of functional anatomy and physiology related to movement.
  • Application of anatomical principles to yoga practice:
    • Mechanics of yoga asana
    • Healthy patterns of movement
  • Muscular and skeletal differences i.e. compression, tension, and proportion and orientation theory.
  • Study of different regions of the body: The foot, knee, hips, spine, and shoulder

Teaching Practice, Methodology and Technique

Most of the yoga teacher training aspirants can be divided into two categories. While some take this 200-hour yoga teacher training courses to become a highly skilled yoga teachers so that they can go back and start teaching yoga, while the others take this training simply to immerse themselves into the yogic environment for a month for their personal spiritual knowledge and growth. Although we have observed over the course of last more than 15 years that even those who take the yoga teacher training course simply for their personal growth also go back with a divine desire to help others with the tools they acquired. Whether you are here to become a yoga teacher or simply dive deep into your own yogic journey we assure you that you will learn a lot.

The student teaching practice and methodology section in our 200-hour ashtanga yoga teacher training course covers the following:

  • Teaching practice
    • You will start to teach from the day one and you will practice how to teach a class three to five times every week. It won’t be just a theory class  but we will actually make you teach a class.. You can take it easy if you are taking this course mainly for personal development.
    • You will get to teach led ashtanga yoga primary series, different levels on different days, at least 3-5 times a week i.e. almost 10-12 times during the course. You will practice teaching an ashtanga class with Sanskrit counts as well as with metaphorical and anatomical instructions.
    • You will also practice teaching pranayama and meditation once a week.
    • You will also learn how to conduct a Mysore style class
    • You will do regular practice of hands-on adjustment techniques at least 3-4 times a week
  • Finding your voice as a teacher
  • Dos and don’ts in the class.
  • Teaching feedback: You will receive feedback on your teachings from your classmates and teachers, to help you to improve your teaching skills and to find your unique voice and style as a teacher
  • Ethical guidelines for yoga teachers and much more.
  • In addition to the above, you will also learn
    • Principles of demonstration.
    • Teaching styles and Qualities of a good yoga teacher.
    • Voice projection, floor presence, safety.
    • Hands-on adjustments

Daily Schedule

*Weekends: Saturdays Half Day, last class finishes at 1.00 pm on Saturdays. Sundays rest day.

When can you start?

Course Fee

Package

Twin

Price (Euros)

2300

Package

Single

Price (Euros)

2700

*Male participants must choose single room unless booking along with their partner or friend.

  • Early Bird Discount:
    • €200: 90 days before the course start date
    • €100: 45 days before the course start date
  • The course fee is in Euros and inclusive of all taxes.
  • Included in the fee: Training, manual, certification*, accommodation and meals.
  • Not included: Travel, insurance, laundry, any other liability etc.
  • Airport transfers: Available at INR 2400-4,000 depending upon and the Airport
  • Check-in: From 14.00 pm onwards on course start date.
  • Check-out: Before 10.00 am on course end date.
  • Welcome meeting: Are held between 4-5 pm on the check-in date.
  • Accommodation: We have two types of accommodation named Sampoorna and Anaya. All rooms are air-con and have private hot showers. We will always give you the accommodation agreed upon but life happens and sometimes we may have to make changes if required due to the circumstances beyond our control. Please check our Yoga Village page for pictures and more detailed information about the accommodation.
  • Initial deposit of €400 is non-refundable but transferrable to any other date or course. Please check our refund and cancellation policy here in full detail.

How to Book

  1. Application: Complete the application form. If you don’t hear back from us within 24 hours, please send us an email at [email protected]. Please do check your spam if you don’t see our response within 24 hours except on Sundays. You can also contact us at our WhatsApp number +919056007148 for status of your application or any other query.
  2. Booking amount: Once accepted in the course you will be asked to pay a non-refundable booking fee of €400 via Stripe or PayPal. Your place on the course will be confirmed only upon receipt of the deposit amount. This fee will be adjusted in your total course fee. This Initial deposit of €400 is non-refundable but transferrable to any other date or course. Please check our refund and cancellation policy here in full detail.
  3. Remaining Balance: Upon arrival at Sampoorna yoga, Goa by cash, debit or credit card.
  4. Refund Policy
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Ashtanga Yoga Mandiram's Refund Policy
  1. I understand that the initial booking amount of €400 is non-refundable under any circumstances, even if I decide to cancel, reschedule, or not participate in the courses or events I have signed up for, for any reasons whatsoever. This includes situations such as travel restrictions, lockdowns, pandemics, military operations, war, acts of God, or any other unforeseen circumstances by either party.
  2. I understand that if I am unable to participate in the event I have signed up for, Sampoorna Yoga will allow me to use the payment towards the same or any similar courses at a later date, provided I inform them before the course commences.
  3. I understand that I will only be allowed to check into the facility after clearing my balance course fee. Additionally, once I have physically checked into Sampoorna Yoga in Goa or Bali and/or joined the course in person, I shall become responsible and liable to pay the complete course fees. This fee becomes non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable unless otherwise agreed by Sampoorna Yoga in writing.
  4. I understand and agree that once I have physically joined the course, Sampoorna Yoga is not liable to refund the course fee if I choose to drop out for any reason.
  5. I understand that Sampoorna Yoga reserves the right to terminate my participation in the course if my presence is found to be disturbing to the group process. In such a case, Sampoorna Yoga reserves the right to refund my fee on a prorate basis.
  6. I understand that if Sampoorna Yoga has to cancel, reschedule, or stop the course due to situations beyond its control, such as a pandemic, war, act of God, or any other similar reasons, prior to the beginning of the course, I am entitled to a full refund (excluding the initial booking deposit of €400) if I have already paid the full course fee. I also understand that I can carry forward my deposit to any future in-person course with Sampoorna Yoga. In such cases, Sampoorna Yoga will not be liable to cover any other losses I might incur, such as travel or insurance expenses, due to such cancellations.
  7. Sampoorna Yoga reserves the right to make minor amendments to the course content, teachers, or accommodation if necessary, and such changes cannot be used by me to request a refund.
  8. Any fees paid for in-person courses in Bali or Goa or online courses are non-interchangeable and non-transferrable to any other person.
  9. Any and all arbitrations will be subject to the jurisdiction of Canacona, Goa, India, or Bali.