200 Hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training Course In Rishikesh

The fundamentals of yoga and meditation are covered in this program.

It allows the student to learn about yoga’s most basic practices.

By enrolling in a 200-hour holistic TTC, a student can study yoga in Rishikesh, where the air and water are renowned for their crispness and cleanliness.

The foundations of yoga will be covered, focusing on using it therapeutically to treat illness. Your instructors will be a multidisciplinary group of yoga instructors and therapists.

Yoga therapy encourages health, flexibility, resilience, and balance throughout the complete body system by combining active and passive stretching of the muscles with props like belts, ropes at the wall, chairs, and blocks. It gives you the tools you need to improve your physical health and how you deal with illness, pain, and injury.

Yoga practitioners who wish to learn how to cure themselves and others can enroll in this course. It is also open to yoga instructors who want to work confidently from a therapeutic perspective, expand their clientele, and offer more services.

Rishikesh is a center for spirituality and embodies India’s deep-rooted, ancient culture. The intense sadhanas (meditation practices) carried out by the ancient sages have created many locations near Rishikesh where spiritual vibrations are at their highest.

As it is surrounded by imposing green mountains, lovely waterfalls, and the mesmerizing turquoise-blue Ganga River flowing through the town, one can immerse themselves in the beauty of nature here. These beautiful settings have a charm that can calm the soul, which is difficult to find in the hectic pace of city life.The entire state synthesizes numerous wonders, whether treks, climbs, meadows, camping, rafting, temples, or cultural festivals.

Yoga involves training the mind to become still, and Rishikesh, whose name means “Lord of Senses,” is the ideal location for this.

According to the Skanda Purana, Lord Vishnu appeared to Raibhya Rishi here as the “God of Senses,” Hrishikesh. In addition, this location’s serene surroundings and strong spiritual vibrations make it ideal for yogic practices for anyone looking to find solitude, tranquility, and self-transformation.

Many famous people have spoken highly of Rishikesh’s spiritual energy. Thousands of yogis and gurus have lived their lives of austerity here. While some yoga studios are situated in the city’s heart, many others are far from the commotion of the crowds, offering the ideal setting for yoga enthusiasts to learn and practice tranquility and peace amidst nature. And that is the way it ought to be! For those looking to advance spiritually in life, this location offers a wide range of educational opportunities, including yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, Pranic healing, sound healing, and much more.

Rishikesh, also known as the “Yoga capital of the world,” has Shree Hari Yoga, providing excellent learning opportunities in this field. These include yoga philosophy, which covers the knowledge downloaded from our great saints, meditation techniques that help us to be more appreciative of life, pranayama practices that teach us to be more aware of our breath, shatkarma practices that help in cleansing the body from the inside out, yoga anatman, and yoga nidra.

What is Therapeutic Yoga & What Will You Learn?

Pranayama

Pranayama is an ancient breath technique that originates from yogic practices using which you can control every juncture of your life. Some pranayama techniques you will learn in this course are:

• Surya & Chandra Bhedana
• Ujjayi Breath
• Sitkari
• Sitali
• Bhramari
• Anulom Vilom
• Kapalbhati & Bhastrika

Asanas

• Learn to adapt traditional yoga poses to meet the specific needs of individuals with various health conditions.
• Explore the therapeutic benefits of each asana through gentle stretches, supported poses, and mindful movements – in Yin classes.
• Gain hands-on experience and guidance from experienced instructors.
• Develop skills to design personalized sequences that address specific concerns and promote overall well-being.
• Understand the therapeutic effects of yoga and create nurturing and transformative experiences for your future students.

Mantras & Mudras

Mantras are considered as an important part of Hatha Yoga. When you recite mantras, the energy channels of the body open up, and you become more reception to the universe. It also aids one to focus the mind on the yoga practice. When you recite mantras, your stored emotions are released and you get the full benefits of the asanas.

Mudras are nothing but gestures, which you make with your hands and fingers mostly. There are nerves that pass through the fingertips, and each one is connected to a specific organ. When you press the same, you are actually providing therapeutic healing to those body parts.

Art of Teaching

• Understanding the principles and practices of yoga therapy
• Exploring the role of yoga in therapeutic settings
• Applying yoga therapy techniques for respiratory, cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological, gastrointestinal, and reproductive system disorders
• Practicing therapeutic yoga asanas for disease recovery
• Incorporating pranayama, mudra, and bandha in yoga therapy sessions
• Utilising meditation and yoga nidra for deep relaxation and healing
• Conducting patient assessments and case history analysis
• Developing individualised treatment plans based on client needs
• Monitoring progress and making necessary adjustments
• Understanding ethical considerations and boundaries in yoga therapy
• Maintaining professionalism and client confidentiality
• Cultivating self-care practices for yoga therapists

Anatomy & Physiology

• Studying the structures and functions of the human body systems
• Applying yogic concepts of anatomy and physiology in yoga therapy
• Examining the relationship between anatomy and yoga practice
• Understanding the nature and causes of diseases
• Exploring common pathologies in various body systems
• Studying yoga therapy approaches for managing different diseases
• Addressing nutrition deficiencies and managing infections and trauma
• Exploring yoga therapy approaches for psychological well-being
• Integrating Ayurvedic principles with yoga therapy
• Exploring disease diagnosis and treatment from an Ayurvedic perspective
• Understanding Ayurvedic dietary recommendations for holistic healing

Philosophy

• Yoga Philosophy introduction
• Definition of Yoga
• History of Yoga
• Goals of Yoga

Bandhas

In Vinyasa Yoga, you will discover three essential bandhas that harness subtle energies. These bandhas aid in breath retention, allowing for prolonged posture holding. They promote tranquility and composure throughout your Vinyasa Yoga practice, while also facilitating the smooth flow of Prana.

The four bandhas in Yoga are:

• Mula Bandha (Root Lock)
• Uddiyana Bandha (Abdominal Lock)
• Jalandhara Bandha (Chin Lock)
• Maha Bandha (great lock)

Practicum

The teacher generally sets a goal for the class, which you have to accomplish. You will get adequate guidance in the sequence from a trained yoga expert at Shree Hari Yoga School.

• Practice teaching and receiving feedback
• Observing and assisting in yoga therapy sessions
• Developing and leading supervised yoga therapy sessions

Typical Daily Schedule