300 hour YTTC

Students of this 300h YTT course will be offered the following topics:

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics – 54 hours

1. A deeper understanding of selected passages from Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and their implications for the present times.
2. A deeper understanding of the Gheranda Samhita (the major alternative hatha yoga source document to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika). It includes study of shatkarma, asana, mudra, pratyahara, pranayama, dhyana and samadhi according to the personal experience of the sage Gheranda
3. Various sutras of the Bhagavad Gita which are connected specifically with pranayama, meditation and inner mastery of the Self
4. How Tantra is the fundamental base for all of our yogic practices
5. Ethics for yoga teachers
6. Daily evening satsang – discussions about issues such as: yoga as a holistic science, japa, nada, swara, and different yogic attitudes, tools and practices for day-to-day life

Anatomy & Physiology (builds on material from the 200 hour YTTC) – 30.5 hours

1. Medical anatomy and physiology, expanding on the relevance and application of the different systems to yoga, such as the digestive system, respiratory system, cardio-vascular system, muscular system and the endocrine (hormonal) system
2. A deeper understanding of all the different layer of the yogic anatomy and how they are interrelated with each other, and all of the different practices, e.g. koshas, prana, nadis, chakras and tattwas
3. Developing a deeper understanding of the practical use of Ayurveda for day-to-day life
4. Yogic techniques which help to bring equanimity between the mind, body and spirit

Teaching Methodology – 10 hours

1. Adjusting and assisting with a deeper understanding
2. How to structure teaching for different levels of students using the different raja yoga techniques and methods which, although they differ in style, all have the same purpose of inner awareness and raising the consciousness
3. Learning the fundamental principles of developing Vedic yoga sequencing and its holistic approach to attaining stillness
4. Different ways of practicing kundalini and tantric kriyas to make you aware of your life-force and awaken the inner consciousness
5. How to integrate these practices with hatha yoga sequencing
6. Offering a greater variety of practices within each class by incorporating different methods so that students see their yoga as a holistic experience
7. Learning to identify the appropriate sequences for different levels of students in the one class

Techniques, Training & Practice – 147.5 hours

1. Daily practices of Sanskrit mantras and specifically the fundamental mantras which help to develop healing, creativity and inner consciousness
2. Practicing other advanced mantras which are powerful tools to raise the higher frequency of energy in the different organs and systems of the body for healing
3. Developing the use of sequences to streamline one’s own practice and teach a hatha yoga and samyak kriya class
4. Learning samyak kriya practices and their role in purifying the astral body, and balancing the five elements (tattwas)
5. Discussion topics to aid in the integration of one’s practice with yogic philosophy
6. Yogic practices as described in the Gheranda Samhita
   1. Shatkarma (yogic cleansing methods)
   2. Asana (posture)
   3. Mudra (yogic gestures)
   4. Pratyahara
   5. Pranayama
   6. Dharana
7. How an understanding of the contra-indications and benefits of the different practices leads to the ultimate aim of yoga
8. Specific Vedic Dhyana practice for advanced meditation
9. Distinguishing between outer and inner alignment
10. Advanced pranayama and pratyahara practices
11. Practice and teaching of advanced samyak kriyas
12. Sample sequences of hatha yoga and samyak kriya practices
13. How the different techniques of asana, kundalini kriyas, pranayama, mantra etc. can be synthesized to specifically build one’s inner path; and how this method can be applied for one’s inner balance

Practicum – 35 hours

1. Practice teaching with greater understanding due to personal experience, and learning to be grounded and spontaneous during your class
2. Observing, giving and receiving feedback
3. Journaling of personal experiences, and documenting their effects

Self-study

Self-study time is allocated each day.

1. Students are encouraged to read and absorb the information from the Teacher Training Manual and other texts as discussed during the classes.
2. Assignments are to be prepared during self-study time.
3. Regular self-study should be undertaken with a view to completing a written exam at the end of the course.
4. Learning to be fearless about the examination is part of your practice – appreciating that the exam is simply a process of acknowledging where your understanding is in this moment, and being genuine to yourself about this. It requires removal of the concepts of failing or passing.
5. Sharing with others your experiences of seva (karma yoga) during your stay.
6. After returning home, becoming conscious of developing an attitude of seva (selfless service) towards the people with whom you are living, so that you are practicing your yoga as part of your life.
7. Evidence of a total of 40 hours of personal practice after the completion of the course to be provided by each student to the Vedic Yoga Centre before final Certification will be awarded.

This schedule is a sample only and is subject to modifications according to circumstances and the understanding of the students.

6:30 am - 7:30 am

 Mantra chanting and meditation

7:30 am - 9:30 am

 Hatha yoga – asana, pranayama, samyak kriya, yoga nidra, meditation

9:30 am - 10:00 am

 Breakfast in silence

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

 Lecture/discussion 1:  yoga philosophy, lifestyle, ethics, teaching methodologies

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

 Lunch

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

 Free time – study time, journaling and preparation of assignments

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

 Lecture/discussion 2:  anatomy and physiology – medical and yogic, practicum

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

 Practice of hatha yoga and samyak kriya 

6:45 pm - 7:30 pm

 Dinner

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 Kirtan satsang /silent meditation

9:30 pm

 Sleep

Attendance at all classes is compulsory. Every Sunday will be free between the morning hatha yoga class and the evening kirtan session:  from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm

The Vedic Yoga Centre’s 300-hour Teacher Training includes the following:

1.  Certificate of Achievement from the Vedic Yoga Centre, once you have successfully completed the Course.
2.  Certification requirements include:
   1. Full attendance in the training intensive
   2. Completion of the required readings and assessments;
   3. Successful completion of examinations and written assignments;
   4. Completion of the post-course requirements.
3.  Vedic Yoga Centre Manual.
4.  Accommodation in modern rooms at the Vedic Yoga Centre, each with an attached bathroom. You will have a separate room, either standard or deluxe, according to your request or availability of rooms. 
5.  Three Ayurvedic meals per day.
6.  Use of the Centre’s Wi-Fi.
7.  One free Ayurvedic treatment of your choice.
8.  The opportunity to transform your life and become a part of a Vedic yoga community comprised of students from around the world.
9.  Individual consultation and guidance from teachers to help you customise your practice, find inspiration, and make lifestyle choices which heal and empower you at every level.

The prices do not include airfare, transfers to and from the Centre, tips, any excursions during the course, or personal items.

A non-refundable deposit of US$300 is required to book your spot.

Standard Room:     US$2,500

Deluxe Room:         US$2,800

Upcoming 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training dates: November 5 – December 10, 2023

All deposits are non-refundable but can be used at a later date or for another program.  For more information about refunds and cancellation, please follow this link:  https://vedicyogacentre.org/refund-and-cancellation-policy

Arrival for the Course

You should arrive at least one day before the Course starts to ensure that you have overcome any jetlag from your flight, and you are refreshed for your program.  In any case, all students must be present on the evening before the Course starts.

Registration

Email a copy of your flight details, passport and visa to:  myvedicyoga@gmail.com and complete the Application Form by following the Apply Now link, which includes payment of your deposit

November 5-December 3, 2023

Arrival for the Course

You should arrive at least one day before the Course starts to ensure that you have overcome any jetlag from your flight, and you are refreshed for your program.  In any case, all students must be present on the evening before the Course starts.

This course can be completed as two 100-hour courses
The second part must be completed within 12 months of commencement of the first part.
Each 100-hour component runs over a period of 15 days.

Registration

Email a copy of your flight details, passport and visa to: myvedicyoga@gmail.com and complete the Application Form by following the Apply Now link, which includes payment of your deposit.

The practices we offer present a holistic approach to the concept of yogic, Tantric and Vedic practices and understandings, which encompass one’s total well-being through a range of different systems, and are collectively known as Vedic Yoga – yoga in its traditional, pure form, without any dilution.  Its essential focus is how students can redirect their awareness back to its source – to the soul, so that they can experience what it means to be complete.  It is a traditional science based on the teachings of the Vedas which were written approximately 1500 to 1000 BC.  The Vedas show us how to return to our true nature through various methods and techniques which have been tested throughout the ages.

Our Centre offers different sets of yogic practices which include kundalini kriyas (also known as samyak kriya, or Tantric kriya), hatha yoga (asana, pranayama, bandha, mudra and yoga nidra), and Vedic dhyana – the ancient Himalayan approach to systematically developing your concentration (dharana) so that you can to experience the higher state of meditation (dhyana).

We specifically offer the Himalayan traditional teachings – the Himalayan Living Wisdom, and the art of conscious living.  The various methods are delivered in a way that help students to learn to live without fear, and become spontaneous with life so that they can experience that their life does not need to be a struggle, but can become one of joy and bliss.

AYURVEDA

The Ayurvedic experiences that we offer, show alternative methods for participants to detoxify their body and mind, as well as provide an understanding of both the theory of Ayurveda and its practical application in day-to-day life.  It also shows how these can be combined with the yoga practices that we offer, for overall health and well-being.

SACRED WALKS

The presence of the Himalayas is a centre of non-verbal teachings – from the ages spiritual seekers, practitioners have come to the Himalayas for solitude, and to develop and raise their inner consciousness.  For thousands of years these mountains have been recharged with the spiritual vibrations of these yogis, masters and sages.  The Himalayas welcome all people.  Receiving the teachings of the Himalayas does not require any intellectual understanding about the Himalayas themselves or these teachings – it requires only the sincerity and presence of mind of the seeker.

The Centre offers these Sacred Walks as an opportunity for all students to receive the grace of the Himalayas.

All of our different programs offer a systematic and holistic approach for students to work with the different layers of their existence.  They guide students from the gross (the physical) to their subtlest level of existence, allowing them to realise and experience that they are deeper than their physical body.

In addition, students learn that all of the practices have one and the same purpose:  to holistically integrate the mind, body and spirit, which awakens in them the ability to live their yoga in all dimensions of life, on a moment-to-moment basis, and gives them an attitude that will help them to serve, love and surrender – these three attributes incorporate the fundamental philosophy and vision of our Centre.

Where can you find us?

The Vedic Yoga Centre is located on the banks of the holy river Ganga in the small town of Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Rishikesh is regarded as the Yoga Capital of the World and is just six hours by car, train or bus from Delhi. The Centre is a peaceful oasis for learning and practicing the ancient science of yoga, specifically Vedic Yoga and Ayurveda. For full details of where to find us, see

Directions to our Centre