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200 HRS 28 DAYS YOGA TTC

200 HRS 28 DAYS YOGA TTC

Our 28-day, 200-hour Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training Course (TTC) is meticulously crafted to empower you with fundamental skills and unwavering confidence to instruct yoga, drawing from the rich traditions of Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa. As you journey towards becoming a certified RYT yoga instructor, Mahayukta stands as a beacon of excellence and affordability. Nestled in the serene landscapes of Varkala, Kerala, India, our Yoga Alliance-accredited residential school is committed to offering top-tier education at accessible rates.

With a steadfast commitment to equality, we maintain uniform fees for both domestic and international students. Our primary focus remains on Hatha Yoga, yet we embrace the diverse strengths of various yoga styles, facilitating multi-style yoga sessions and postures. Our holistic approach aims to equip students with the proficiency to teach across different yoga disciplines, fostering unity and inclusivity in our shared yoga journey.

Overview of 200HRS 28 DAYS YOGA TTC

Our comprehensive 28-day, 200-hour Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training (YTT) Course is meticulously tailored to elevate your yoga training skills to an advanced level, enhancing flexibility and imparting the expertise expected of a traditional yoga master. Upon completion, you’ll earn your coveted RYT certification, symbolizing proficiency and mastery in the realm of yoga instruction. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Varkala Beach, our training unfolds within our serene Yoga Studios situated atop the beach cliff, offering an immersive and inspiring learning environment. Additionally, we provide the option for online participation if necessary, ensuring accessibility and flexibility in your learning journey.

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