Yoga Teacher Training

Program Overview - Yoga Teacher Training - 200 Hours

Yoga Vidya Gurukul was founded in 1978 by Yogacharya Dr Vishwas Mandlik as a non-profit organization. Our organization is following traditional yoga which is the authentic form of yoga focusing on life style and based on Ashtanga yoga, Hatha yoga, Karma yoga, Bhakti yoga, Jnana yoga.

The prestigious Prime Ministers Yoga Award 2017 was given to our founder, Dr Vishwas Mandlik for his great contribution to the field of yoga in india and all over the world. He is the first recipient of this award in India.

We have been conducting Yoga teacher training programs since 1983. We have more than 18000 yoga teachers in India, 4500 yoga teachers in foreign countries and more than 300,000 yoga students all over the world.

This program is recognized by

• Government of Maharashtra (under Govt of India)
• Department of AYUSH (Under Yoga Department, Government of India)
• Indian Air Force (Air force division of India army, under Government of India)
• Kavi Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek, Nagpur (Government of Maharashtra University)

This teacher training program is holistic in approach which covers all aspects of yoga lifestyle. Based on ancient teachings, ashram experience is life transforming which brings positivity to the everyone. This program is suitable for beginners, or intermediate yoga practitioners or even advance practitioners who want to learn teaching methods and understand deeper scientific aspects of yoga practices such as asanas, pranayama, meditation, life style.

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Technique Training & Practice in Asanas, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandhas, kriyas /Cleansing Processes, chanting, mantra & Meditation

Lectures on Yoga Philosophy -Hatha Yoga,Ashtanga yoga (Yama,Niyama,asana,Pranayama,Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyan & Samadhi), Yoga Sutras by Patanjali, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Karma Yoga (Bhagvad Gita), Kundalini & chakras, Nadis.

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 Lifestyle - applications of Yoga, Yoga for back problems, obesity, heart problems, diabetes, hypertension, stress, digestive disorders, prenatal yoga, yoga psychology etc.

Sanskrit training includes chanting, Mantra, asanas, Pranayama, and other Yoga words.

Yoga Teaching Methodology includes session / lesson planning, Injury Prevention, alignment principles in Yoga poses, educational techniques to teach principles of Yoga, practicum 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.

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.

Locations - We offer courses in multiple locations in India and abroad with centres in Singapore, australia, Hong Kong and Thailand.

Travel Information

• Travel Information (How To Reach?)
• Weather Conditions

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Travel Information (How To Reach?)

Nasik city is 170 KM from Mumbai (formerly Bombay)

Nasik is about 1800 Ft or 580 metres above sea level.

Regular Trains, Bus service and Taxi services are available to reach Nasik. We can also provide an airport pickup service directly to our ashram. Click for more details.

For information about the Teacher training course, you may contact our affiliated centres and ask about the feedback and other enquiries. Click here to contact.

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Weather Conditions

• December - January - February - temperatures 10 to 28 degrees celcius (50 - 83 Fahrenheit) Winter time - Warm clothes are required
• March - temperatures 18 degrees to 32 degrees celcius (64 - 90 Fahrenheit) Spring
• April - May - June - temperatures 24 degrees to 40 degrees celcius (75 - 104 Fahrenheit) Summer - Warm to hot
• July- August - September - temperatures 15 degrees to 35 degrees celcius (60 - 95 Fahrenheit) Rainy season Monsoon - Rainy clothes are required
• October - November - temperatures 18 degrees to 35 degrees celcius (65 - 95 Fahrenheit) Warm during the day and little cold mornings/ evenings

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Yoga Style

• Our Yoga Style
• Spiritual Tradition Our School
• Our Yoga Teachers
• BKS Iyenger Visit

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Style of Yoga & Tradition of Our School / Guru

We teach INDIAN TRADITIONAL YOGA. Our School is joined to the great tradition of Swami Satyananda Saraswati of Bihar School of Yoga. Paramhansa Swami Niranjananda Saraswati initiated Rishi Dharma Jyoti (Yogacharya Vishwas Mandlik) into Rishi Sannayasa and joined Yoga Vidya Dham on 7th March 2006 to the spiritual tradition of Sage Adi Shankaracharya, Swami Sivananda and Swami Satyananda

(Please note that Certification and Training is given by Yoga Vidya Gurukul, it is not a part of Bihar Yoga / Bihar Yoga Bharati.)

Before applying please read the following articles on Asana and the style of yoga we teach. We teach as per the traditional Indian Style of Yoga, according to the classical books of Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Ashtanga Yoga based on Patanjali Yoga Sutras.

• What is Hatha Yoga?
• What is Ashtanga Yoga?
• Our views on hot yoga
• Articles on Asanas Asana (Classification, Levels and method of mastering the Asanas)
• Article on Pranayama - Pranayama as mentioned in Hatha Yoga

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Spiritual Tradition of Our School / Guru

This course is for beginners who want to learn and teach in a way which is as per the Hatha & Ashtanga yoga traditions. This course covers Yoga from basic to advanced techniques from the classical texts of Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga. (Hatha Pradipika & Patanjal Yoga Sutras.) Yoga philosophy, education, yoga therapy are subject of study, research dedication. Yoga Vidya Gurukul has been operational since the last 40 years in various parts of India and abroad. We run 2 Yoga therapy hospitals and 12 yoga therapy out patient clinics. The experience gathered during these years helps students.

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BKS Iyenger Visit

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..

Click for Photos of BKS Iyengar in Yoga Vidya Gurukul & www.yogapoint.com

BKS Iyenger Visit to Yoga Point -

"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 Patanjalis blessings be upon all Sadhakas.

- BKS Iyengar

Accomodation and Food

• Ashram Location
• Lodging & Boarding Facilities
• What To Bring
• Rules & Regulations Of Ashram

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Ashram Location

Venue of Course - Vishwa Yoga Darshan is the perfect place for you to practice yoga and live healthy life style. It is situated in the mountain range of Sahyadri. The ashram is surrounded by fascinating landscapes and natural beauty. It is an ideal location away from the city and stressful modern life.

The new ashram has become popular as it offers a stress free Yoga lifestyle in a natural environment. The ashram is in the vicinity of Lord Trimbakeshwara, one of the 12 most important and auspicious Shiva Temples in India. Lord Shiva is the origin of Yoga Tradition and this makes the location of the ashram more significant. Millions of devotees visit the Shiva temple annually. The surrounding mountains are considered heaven for Yogis, allowing them to perform Yoga & Mediation practices.

(Photos taken at Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Vishwa Yoga Darshan, Trimbak, Nasik, Maharashtra, India)

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.

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Lodging / Accomodation

The ashram provides lodging facilities to students. A student is provided with an independent section in a room. Every room has 2/ 3 /4 beds. A bed, mattress, blankets, sheets, pillow and mosquito nets are also provided, the room is self contained with an attached toilet block.

Hot water is available for 24 hours in every bathroom.

A clean drinking water from Ashram water reservoir is available which is filtered in the ashram with out use of chemicals.

An independent wardrobe with a locker with key is provided to every student.

A laundry service is available in the ashram free of cost. (It includes washing machines & hot air dryers.)

Swimming pool is available for use. (No extra cost is involved.)

Ayurveda spa which provides treatments such as massage, shirodhara, pancha karma, detox treatments is available at extra cost.

Ashram is 25 acres of land on the hill, so many walking pathways are there for nature walk.

An organic garden provides many vegetables and fruits for participants.

Ashram hill is a beautiful place to take a walk

Clean and simple arrangements are provided.

Note - Staying arrangements for Ladies and Gents are different.

Number of Students Per Batch Are About 25

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Boarding

Yogic Food

• The Kitchen serves pure organic vegetarian food in accordance with the yogic life style.
• The food is non spicy, non oily, rich in raw vegetables, and low in fat..
• The daily diet consists of various seasonal fruits and vegetables, lentils, various beans, whole wheat and whole grains, oats, rice, fresh organic soya milk and organic cow milk.
• Herbal drinks are provided instead of tea and coffee. Ayurveda herbs help strengthen various systems in the body and increase strength and efficiency.
• 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 or problems then their needs will be catered for to the best of availability.

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.

Please refer to the FAQ page if you have any further questions.

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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.

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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.

1. 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.
2. No friends or relatives are allowed to stay with the participants without any prior permission.
3. 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.)
4. 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.
5. Participants must follow the timetable and attend all sessions, lectures and other activities.
6. Please don't bring valuables, if necessary Yoga Vidya Dham can keep them safely for you during the course.
7. If you are physically unwell, you are requested to contact the Resident Medical Officer immediately.,
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. There is complete silence during the meals.
12. 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.

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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