Anatomy & Physiology A basic knowledge of various body systems. Functioning of various organs and other systems which are affected by yoga practices. Health benefits of yoga techniques, precautions / contraindications are covered in this lectures and also in practical Yoga sessions.
Yoga Teaching Methodology includes session / lesson planning, educational techniques to teach principles of Yoga, practitum in teaching yoga, understanding, correcting, assisting, encouraging, caring and guiding the progress of students in yoga. Program also includes ethical guidelines or ethics for Yoga teacher.
Sanskrit training includes chanting, Mantra, Asanas, Pranayama, and other Yoga words.
Examination for Practical Training, Theory Assignments on Anatomy & Physiology, Ashtanga Yoga, Teaching Methodology, Individual Education, Practical Lesson examination (Examination of Teaching Yoga).
Ayurveda - Introduction to Ayurveda that is science of life, Indian traditional science of healthy life style, medicines and herbs.
Lodging & boarding Charges - USD $ 650 or EURO € 500 or Pound Sterling £ 410
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Course fees - USD $ 200 or EURO € 150 or Pound Sterling £ 125
(Including course material, syllabus books & other material)
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Registration fees - US $ 100 or EURO € 75 or Pound Sterling £ 65 (Registration fee is Non refundable)
Total Fees -USD $ 950 (650 + 200 + 100) or EURO € 725 (500 + 150 + 75) or Pound Sterling £ 600
Fees can be paid with any of the following ways
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Cash Currency - USD $, Sterling £ , Euro €, Canadian Dollar, Singapore Dollar, Australian Dollar, Yen ¥ or Indian Rupees Rs (INR)
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Travellers Cheques or Online payment with Credit Card or Debit card (Visa & Master Card)
Note - Foreign currency exchange is available at request.
Curriculum or Content of the Program
Yoga Teacher Training, Certification Program For Beginners Duration - 200 - Hour
(Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation Training / Teaching Techniques / Philosophy / Applications of Yoga / Yoga Therapy) Program - 28 days or 4 weeks
Photo - Caron Boslor
Curriculum / Contents / Syllabus
Basic & Preparatory movements-More than 30 basic and preparatory movements to warm up the body, muscles and align the joints are taught in the program. These movements help prevent injuries during difficult yoga poses. Click to know more
Yoga poses / Asana / Yoga positions - Yoga teacher training program includes about 90 different yoga poses starting with poses for beginners and intermediate level and some advance poses are included but it is for those who can do it easily. Click for more
Different Types of Yoga (Karma Yoga / Bhagwad Gita, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Swara Yoga, kundalini Yoga, Chakra).
Ayurveda - Introduction to ayurveda, ayurveda body types, ayurveda diet.
Yoga Lifestyle.
Human Anatomy & Physiology - A basic knowledge of various body systems including respiratory, digestive, excretory, blood circulatory, nervous, musculoskelet, reproductive & endocrine systems. Functioning of various organs, endocrine glands and other systems which are affected by yoga practices. Health benefits of yoga techniques, precautions / contraindications are covered in this lectures and also in practical Yoga sessions.
Micro lessons 12 Hours (practical session of teaching the techniques with feedback)
Trial Lesson 4 hours per student (Yoga session conducted by student)
Lesson Examination 1 hour per student
This includes practical training, micro teaching lessons, practice sessions, workshops, Yoga lesson planning, Yoga education system, self study, Yoga class coordination, managing your Yoga class etc.
Examination: Practical Asana Assessment 300 marks, 4 written assignments each 50 marks, final lesson exam 200 marks (Yoga Teaching examination)
The program is recognized by the Indian Government (Government of India).
Yoga Vidya Gurukul is affiliated to YCMOU (A Government of India University) to run the Diploma courses in Yoga.
Yoga Vidya Gurukul is recognized as Yoga & Yoga therapy research organization by University of Pune (A Government of India University).
Certification to the successful student entitles them to teach in any part of the world.
Many insurance companies all over the world have been providing liability & professional indemnity insurance to our yoga teachers as our teachers become a member of Yoga teacher association of Yoga Vidya Gurukul after completing the course.
We are not registered with Yoga Alliance.
Accomodation and Food
Lodging And Boarding
Facilities
Yoga & Meditation facilities, medical facilities including emergency services are also provided. Herbal treatment to various problems is also provided to the students.
Lodging / Accomodation
The ashram provides lodging facilities to students. A student is provided with an independent compartment in a house. Every house has 4 compartments. A bed, mattress, blankets, sheets and pillow are also provided, the house is self contained with an attached toilet block.
Hot water is available for 24 hours in every bathroom.
An independent wardrobe with a locker with key is provided to every student.
A laundry service is available in the ashram at cost (The Ashram includes washing machines & hot air dryers.)
Clean and simple arrangements are provided.
Note - Staying arrangements for Ladies and Gents are different.
The daily diet consists of various seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Herbal drinks are provided instead of tea and coffee.
The food supplied is strictly organic and minimally processed. We place great emphasis on maintaining a highly nutritional and balanced diet.
The diet is suitable for all, however if a student has any allergies then their needs will be catered for.
Water - We provide mineral / purified water to all our students for drinking purposes.
Note - Complete silence is maintained in the dining room during the meals.
Library
A good collection of books in the library is a valuable resource to aspiring Yoga students. It includes various books on Yoga, Meditation, Tantra, Vedas, Upanishadas, Indian philosophies, Ayurveda, naturopathy etc.
Personal Guidance
Personal guidance for medical problems using Yoga Techniques, Herbals and Ayurveda techniques is available for all the students.
Store The store provides the following services at cost
Books and CD's on Yoga
Various Yoga Accessories (Including mats, T Shirts etc.)
Soaps, shampoos, Stationary, Incense sticks
Medicines, Mosquito repellents
Foreign currency exchange
Assistance in Train / Flight reservations
International Phone call facility
Note - We do not have Internet facility in the ashram. Internet is available in Nasik city, on the weekly off when students can go to town. Internet is available on cell phones and other wireless internet devices as there is reception of all cell / mobile phone companies.
On 21st September 2008, BKS Iyengar visited Yoga Vidya Gurukul ashram in Trimbak, and addressed the Yoga teachers and students attending Yoga teacher training course and talked on his own experiences and various Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, he enlightened the students with his great guidance on the Yogic path..
"I am taken to heaven at Yoga Vidya Gurukul as the place is blessed with the bounty of nature and yoga being a natural method in evolving each individual in yogic sadhana, those who practice here are already blessed by God with good environment."
"May yoga flourish in these beautiful surroundings."
"May Patanjali?s blessings be upon all Sadhakas."
-- BKS Iyengar
Note - Please note that we DO NOT teach Iyengar Yoga or his styles, to understand our teaching methodology please click here.
Daily Schedule
Teacher Training (Residential) Course Daily Schedule
05:00 am Wakeup Time
05.45 am to 06.00 am Mantra Chanting
06.00 am to 08.00 am Yoga Practice (Asana & Pranayama)
08:00 am to 09:00 am Karma Yoga (Selfless Service)
09:00 am to 09:30 am Breakfast / Snacks
10:00 am to 10:45 am Yoga Nidra / Theory lecture I
11:15 am to 12:00 pm Theory lecture II
12:15 am to 01:00 pm LUNCH
01:00 pm to 03:00 pm Resting Time (Self Study)
03:00 pm to 03:15 pm Herbal Drink
03:15 pm to 04:00 pm Theory Lecture III
04:15 pm to 06:00 pm Yoga Practice (Asana & Pranayama)
06:45 pm to 07:15 pm Mantra chanting / meditation
07.30 pm to 08:00 pm DINNER
08:15 pm to 09:00 pm Sanskrit Training / Meditation / Yoga Songs (Bhajans) / Group
Please refer to the FAQ page if you have any further questions.
What to Bring?
Clothing - Loose & comfortable clothes for summer & warm ones for winter.
Note - You are kindly requested to wear T-shirts / shirts covering the shoulders and long pants below the knees.
Receipt of Online registration fee (If you have paid it via Internet payment gateway)
Photos - 4 passport size photos & 4 photocopies of your passport and Indian visa.
Valuables - You can bring valuables at YOUR OWN RISK. A laptop may be useful but we are not responsible for any loss or damages. Lockers are supplied where you can keep your valuables safely. The Ashram has its own secutiry service.
Yoga Mats - Please bring your own mats. You can buy mats in the shop. Also Ashram can provide mats at No extra cost.
Miscellaneous - Your own medicines & personal toileteries.
Rules And Regulation of Ashram
Rules for Participants
Please note that you are entering an Yoga Ashram, which is a new experience. The rules should be followed so as to get the maximum benefit of this environment and make your experience more enjoyable.
Yoga is a discipline of body, mind and spirit. Keeping in view, the rules and regulations are made to enhance the quality of the mind. They are a part of the Yogic lifestyle.
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After the admission, participants cannot leave the campus (except for 1 weekly off). In case of emergency, written permission from the Course Coordinator is required.
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.No friends or relatives are allowed to stay with the participants without any prior permission.
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Alcohol, tobacco or other drugs / steriods / smoking etc are strictly not allowed in the Ashram Premises during the stay in the ashram. (This behaviour may invite strict action against the persons violating this rule.)
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For getting the best results from the practice of yoga, the course schedule and diet is specifically organised; the participants are requested to adjust to this environment as quickly as possible.
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Participants must follow the timetable and attend all sessions, lectures and other activities.
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Please don't bring valuables, if necessary Yoga Vidya Dham can keep them safely for you during the course.
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If you are physically unwell, you are requested to contact the Resident Medical Officer immediately.,
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You can bring your medicines and continue personal treatment but it is advisable to inform the medical officer or your class teacher about your ailment & treatment.
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In the case of major health problems initial treatment will be provided by the medical officer. Any further treatment required during the course will have to be managed from external medical experts on your own.
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Necessary food arrangements are made in the institute and no external food is allowed. The food in the institute is strictly vegetarian. To experience the good effects of the Yogic lifestyle please do not have anything from outside to eat.
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There is complete silence during the meals.
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Seva Yoga / Karma Yoga is practiced for 1 hour a day.
Course Coordinator reserves the right to enforce any other necessary rules as well as the above rules.
What is seva yoga / Karma yoga?
Seva is serving others and helping others with compassion. Serving is not for personal gratification but to uplift others. Seva is an offering. When an action contains your best thoughts and feelings, your love and affection, sympathy and compassion, and when it uplifts others, that is seva. In the course of time seva becomes a way of life. Living for others becomes a way of life, not living for oneself. Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
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Who Should Apply?
Healthy individuals (physically + mentally) with no experience of yoga. Minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 50 years. For students over the age of 50 a fitness certificate is necessary.
This course is NOT for someone who is looking for Yoga Holidays or just some Asana practice. This is a full time course for understanding the Yoga Lifestyle & yourself.
Yoga practitioners who have been doing yoga and want to become teachers.
Yoga aspirants who want to learn the INDIAN TRADITIONAL YOGA & techniques to teach the same.
If you are expecting modified versions of physical exercises in the name of Yoga then this is not the school for you.
You should apply only if you are willing to follow the rules and regulations of the ashram.
Note - The culture in the ashram is different from a holiday resort or summer camp.
How to Register / How to Apply?
You can fill up the registration form by clicking the link next to the course date. If you can not find the form then please send email to yoga@yogapoint.com or yogapoint108@gmail.com. After acceptance of the form, you will be asked to pay a registration fee (Non refundable). The remaining fee can be deposited when the student comes for the course.
Note - If you do not receive any answer in 7 days, you may call on +91 9822770727
