Certifications

Upon completion of this yoga teacher training, students are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®). Registration with Yoga Alliance provides a globally recognized credential.

Yogvit Yogshala is a registered yoga school with Yoga Alliance, offering residential multi-style yoga teacher training in India. Yogvit is open to all, with no discrimination on the basis of race, gender, nationality, religion, caste, or creed.

The objective of this yoga teacher training courses is to gain knowledge of application and understanding of traditional Indian Hatha yoga and Ashtanga yoga principles. If you are just a beginner or have some knowledge of this ancient practice, you will still be able to develop and deepen your understanding of yoga and be able to teach yoga professionally with the guidance of your instructors.

This yoga teacher training will help you to understand the skills and technique to grow and improve self-practice and also guide others in a safe manner. At Yogvit, the yoga teacher training program is designed based on the Indian tradition system. Yoga is a vast subject with many traditions and styles, in which one will learn and experience the basics of each subject to cover all of the varieties

Course syllabus

Techniques, training, and practice

This segment emphasizes analytical training to teach and practice multi-style asana training, the practice of Hatha and Ashtanga, pranayama, meditation, kriyas, and chanting. Every student will be guided through the techniques which will also allow them to practice themselves.

In asana, the focus will be on alignment and the correct ways to perform each technique. Your initial first week will be for foundation, gradually build awareness and strength, develop flow, the teaching of different pranayamas, and its subtle practice and effects on the respiratory and nervous system.

Teaching to withdraw senses, for example, Pratyahara (base of meditation practice), and different meditation techniques will be taught and you will experience its effects on your mind like om, chanting, heart meditation, and Yoga Nidra.

Yoga philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers

In this segment, Yogvit Yogshala will give a brief introduction of background and history of yoga, including the teachings of yoga sutras, Hatha yoga, Pradipika, Bhagvad Gita. In lifestyle and ethics, you will explore the eightfold paths of yoga, and the teaching values of yoga as a Karma yogi.

More than two hours will be spent on yogic living lifestyle. Learning on how to reduce the power of kleshas, which all human beings are born with. This segment of learning involves the spiritual and practical aspects of the course.

Teaching methodology

The teaching methodology segment emphasizes on alignment for the asana and its sequence, and the principle of demonstrating asana in the class and its effectiveness. Explore different aspects of teaching, communication skills, time management, and designing classes according to age, group, and any special needs. In the business aspects of yoga, Pradipika teaches you how to use individual, professional, and marketing skills.

Anatomy and physiology

This segment of teaching includes the study of the physical anatomy of a human body. All these learnings will be related to its application to yogic practice.

Daily itinerary sample

• 07:00 - 07:45 Kriyas, pranayama
• 07:45 - 09:00 Asana
• 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
• 10:00 - 11:00 Anatomy
• 11:00 - 12:30 Self-practice
• 12:30 - 15:00 Lunch / relax
• 15:00 - 16:30 Philosophy meditation
• 16:30 - 18:00 Asana
• 18:00 - 19:00 Sunset beach walk / silence

 Accommodation

Check-in Time:11:00

Check-out Time:10:00

All participants will be provided with nine nights accommodation in eco wooden cottages.

Retreat location

This yoga teacher training course will take place at the center in North Goa. It is located approximately 90 minutes drive from the Dabolim International Airport in Goa, India.

Optional

• Unwind yourself with beautiful beaches and cafes alongside
• Visit Old Goa Churches, temples, and heritage historical sites
• Dive into contemporary art by visiting the Museum Of Goa founded by Goan Artist
• Spend evenings listing live music in cafes serving delicious food
• Get some surfing lessons and parasailing
• Guided Tour to Eco-friendly Spice plantation garden
• Enjoy sweet water lack walking through Arambol Mountain
• Dance your soul with Sunset Drum Circle on beach and Flea Market
• Soak into colors and Indian spices at Arambol main street

Massage treatments

Massage treatments such as Ayurvedic yoga massage, Swedish massage, and deep tissue massage, can be booked at an extra cost.

• A reservation requires a deposit of 15% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 15 days before arrival.