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200 HOURS 21 DAYS YOGA TTC
200 Hours 21 Days Yoga TTC
Our 21-day, 200-hour Yoga Asana Teacher Training Course (TTC) is meticulously crafted to equip you with essential skills and the confidence to adeptly teach yoga, drawing from the rich traditions of Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa. Our goal is to guide you on the path to becoming a certified RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) instructor. Nestled in the serene locale of Varkala, Kerala, India, Mahayukta is committed to offering top-notch instruction at affordable rates. As a Yoga Alliance-accredited residential yoga school, we uphold the ethos of accessibility, ensuring that high-quality yoga education is within reach for all aspirants.
We firmly believe in equality and inclusivity, exemplified by our consistent fee structure for both international and Indian students. While our primary focus lies in the teachings of Hatha Yoga, we draw inspiration from various yoga styles, fostering a holistic approach to practice. Through diverse yoga sessions and postures, we empower our students to embrace a multitude of styles, fostering unity and harmony in our shared yoga journey.
Overview of 200 Hours 21 Days Yoga TTC
Our comprehensive 21-day, 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Course is meticulously designed to cultivate the expertise and flexibility essential for aspiring yoga instructors. Upon completion, you’ll earn your RYT certification, symbolizing mastery in traditional yoga practices. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Varkala Beach, our training unfolds within our serene Yoga Studios nestled atop the beach cliff, offering an immersive and inspiring learning environment.
Course Full Curriculum
- Etymology of Yoga
- Brief Introduction about the Origin and Development of Yoga
- Yoga – Aims and Objectives
- General Introduction to Darshanas with special reference to Sankhya and Yoga
- General Introduction to Four Paths of Yoga
- Principles of Yoga and Yogic Practices
- Guiding Principles for Yogic Practices
- Introduction to Hatha Yoga
- Introduction to important Hatha Yoga Texts with special reference to Hatha Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita
- Causes of Success (Sadhaka Tattwa) and Causes of Failure (Badhaka Tattwa) in Hatha Yoga Sadhana
- Concept of Ghata and Ghata Shudhhi in Hatha Yoga
- Purpose and Utility of Shat Kriyas in Hatha Yoga
- Purpose and Utility of Asanas in Hatha Yoga
- Purpose and Importance of Pranayama in Hatha Yoga
- Definition, Nature and Aim of Yoga according to Patanjali
- Concept of Chitta and Chitta Bhumis; Chitta Vrittis and Chitta Vrittinirodhopaya (Abhyasa and Vairagya)
- Concept of Ishwara and Ishwara Pranidhana
- Chitta Vikshepas (Antarayas) and their Associates (Sahabhuvas)
- Concept of Chitta Prasadana and their Relevance in Mental Well-being
- Kleshas and their significance in Yoga
- Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali: Its Purpose, Effects and Significance
- The Nine Systems of the Human Body
- Functions of the different Systems of the Human Body
- Introduction to Sensory Organs
- Neuro-muscular Co-ordination of Sensory Organs
- Basic Understanding of Exercise Physiology
- Homeostasis
- The Benefits of various Asanas on different parts of the Human Body
- Limitations and Contra-indications of specific Yoga Practices
- Health: Meaning and Definitions
- Concept of Pancha Koshas
- Yogic Conceptions of Health and Diseases
- Interdependency of physical (Prakriti) and psychological (Triguna) components according to Ayurveda
- Concept of Panchamahabhutas
- Yogic Principles of Healthy Living
- Introduction to yogic diet and nutrition
- Human psyche: Yogic and modern concepts, behaviour and consciousness
- Frustration, conflicts, and psychosomatic disorders
- Relationship between mind and body
- Mental hygiene and role of Yoga in mental hygiene
- Mental health: a Yogic perspective
- Prayer and meditation for mental health
- Psychosocial environment and its importance for mental health (Yama and Niyama)
- Concept of stress according to modern science and Yoga
- Role of Yoga – Stress and Life Style Management
- Movement of Key Joints
- Sukshma Vyayama
- Shat Kriyas
- Introduction to Suryanamaskar (The Sun Salutation)
- Technique of Suryanamaskar Practice
- Asanas
- Five Spinal Movements in Yoga
- Introduction to Pranayama
- Meditation – The Concept
- Practical Techniques of Meditation
- Teaching Yoga
- Principles and Skills for Educating Aspirants
- Teaching Yoga in a Group Setting