300 Hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Course In Rishikesh

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 Restorative Yoga?

Restorative Yoga is a slower and rest- like approach to yoga. It is something that has the power to melt all your tensions. It is more about building deep mental and physical relaxation, rather than building strength. The restorative yoga practice requires the practitioner to manipulate the breath, while you are in action. You will also need an intent to focus on. The brain, breath, and your body are primary to the practice. You will be using props and supports in abundance, as a part of the yoga form. You can also use bolsters, and cushions, to make things easy. It mainly helps to lengthen or deepen the poses in yoga.

What Will You Learn In Restorative Yoga?

About Restorative Yoga

In a typical Restorative Yoga Class, intermediates who join the course can benefit from the low impact poses. If you have been practicing this form for a while, you probably know that different poses exhibit different reactions. Some people may also experience momentary stress. It can be practiced almost every day for a few minutes. Everyone can practice this therapeutic and transformative yoga form. Additionally, it can also relieve you, of your stress.

Restorative yoga practice is for all those, who do not want to participate in the Yang styles of yoga. It is more yin, but not Yin Yoga. Some of the underlying principles of practice are different. However, you do get benefitted from this, as it alleviates the chronic pains from the body.

Pranayama in Restorative Yoga

Restorative yoga includes breathing techniques also called Pranayama, as one of the relaxing practices. If you are in the 300 hour restorative yoga teacher training course, you have probably completed the 200-hour course. So, you are aware of its myriad benefits on stress disorders. The main emphasis of this practice is on breathing. It creates a calm and safe environment for existence. When you settle into restorative yoga poses, your main aim is to create relaxing breathing patterns, for overall well-being. In the realm of restorative yoga, you have to move your abdomen with the breath. Additionally, you will also keep the upper body quiet during breathing. Consciously relax the quality of breath through mastery, in this yoga form. It is like a lullaby, that lulls you into a relaxing mode.

Asana in Restorative Yoga

In the restorative yoga journey, you will learn how to do different poses, and set up the same for yourself and others. The Child pose is one of the first restorative yoga poses that come to mind, when you talk about Restorative yoga. Some of the other poses that you can practice are seated cat-cow pose. Legs on a chair pose, and Legs up on the wall pose, supported child pose, and Shavasana. Restorative yoga is one of the most relaxing yoga forms, that aims at deep relaxation and so you must restrict movement or sudden jerks. Long resting poses lead the body to a state of conscious relaxation. Moreover, you will learn various poses and their background as a part of the 300 hour restorative yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh, at Shree Hari Yoga School.

Mantra

Restorative yoga is one of the most meditative yoga forms, as you hold the asanas for a long time. You will need a lot of focus and concentration to hold the poses with a lot of intent. Mantras also work like magic, as they form instant connections with the divine. Mantras also have the transformative power to make things happen out of the ordinary. At Shree Hari Yoga School, we also stress on mantra affirmations to repair the subconscious mind. So, you can expect healing from the core, while pursuing this yoga form.

Art of Teaching

If you want to advance in your career, then the 300 hour restorative yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh will be the right one for you. Moreover, you can teach yoga to all students of all ages, and also address all kinds of injuries, accidents, or surgeries. After doing the foundation course, your inquisitiveness will increase and so you will feel like knowing further about the restorative yoga practice. Moreover, each one of your yoga classes will be unique and you will be tasked with addressing specific body issues and ailments. Restorative yoga can heal and cure. So, many of you may confuse it with therapy. When you relax in the restorative yoga poses, the parasympathetic nervous system is deeply impacted. It can be complementary to your active yoga practice, if you are of fair build. As a teacher, you have to teach the students the correct use of props, and their set up. You must adjust the poses, according to the students. Proper adjustments will bring in huge relaxation, which calms the nerves. Nerves are often responsible for the realization of pain symptoms. Principles of demo are also important as a part of the course.

Anatomy and Physiology

You will learn about the body processes of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. The pain signals are received by these body systems, so you need to understand them, in order to stop the pain-related symptoms. That is how restoration occurs. You must study anatomy and physiology, to understand body systems.

Additionally, you will be tasked with healthy movement patterns, prevent injuries, and also increase the energy of the students, whom you may handle. So, these scientific lessons are important and are omnipresent like in most yoga forms.

Philosophy

Restorative Yoga is the brainchild of B.K.S. Iyengar. He formed it to give rise to a subtle relaxing style. The main aim of this restorative yoga style is to restore your health, based on yogic principles, that are practiced in a subtle way. You will follow the Hatha Yoga Pradipika as a part of the course, to understand the practices.  Iyengar yoga style provides systematic support to the field of Restorative yoga.

Sound Healing

Sounds play a huge role in the journey of restorative yoga. Restorative yoga, meditation, breath and sounds go hand in hand. The amalgamation of all four creates tremendous benefits for the body in general. Sounds have this inherent tendency to uplift the mood and also navigate the brainwaves. The effects include reduced stress, transformation in the mind, and deep physical healing.

Shatkarma (Cleansing)

You will study the Shatkarma kriyas as a part of the 300 hour restorative yoga teacher training course. No matter, which yoga form you practice, it forms the very basis of a free body and mind. You need a clean body, to gain acceptance in the other realm. That is what these cleansing techniques do for you.

Mudra

Mudras are like one of the sacred accompaniments and a part of restorative poses. They will help you to alleviate your practice.

Bandha

The body and mind become stronger when you use bandhas in Restorative Yoga. These bandhas or energy locks have the power to restore Pranic balance as well. They have hormonal implications, which further alleviate your practice.

Yoga Alliance Standard We Maintain for Restorative Yoga

Shree Hari Yoga School is an accredited Yoga Alliance school, which follows a universal curriculum. You can apply for the RYT 300 certificate after the completion of the course. Additionally, you can teach anywhere across the globe after you complete the course. It puts you on the global directory of yoga teachers, wherein you are called for jobs or personal practice by seekers. It also helps you to stand out in the job market.

Yoga Sequencing Classes (Practicum) for Restorative Yoga

When you start the restorative yoga practice, you just need to get hold of a bolster or a cushion. And set out an hour for yoga practice. Staying in each one of the poses for 3-5 minutes will give a boost to your internal health as well. The sequence in the restorative yoga classes start with a restorative heart opener, restorative twists, supported groin stretch, or any other pose.After you are done with a particular sequence, you have to relax and then meditate. The sessions may be somewhat different, depending on the level of relaxation that you are looking for, or the issues that you or your student faces.

Schedule -Restorative Yoga at Shree Hari Yoga School

At Shree Hari Yoga School, you may start with Pranayama and meditation. Breakfast comes next. After you are back from the break, you may warm up a bit with sun salutations, so that there is no stiffness in the muscles as well as the joints. Restorative yoga practice follows, after which theory classes, on anatomy, physiology, and general philosophy are scheduled. After you have your lunch, you can do some self-practice, and experience the same. Moving on, you can attend sessions on mantra chanting and sound healing, that are an important accompaniment for the course. The 300 hour restorative yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh will help you to experience physical, mental, as well as emotional relaxation.

After Class in Rishikesh

• Ganga Aarti (ritual of worshipping the Ganges)
• Visit temples and ashrams
• Visit nearby waterfalls
• Rishikesh (no, not an actual Rishikesh beach! It’s a place on the river bank frequented by people who come to sit, read, meditate, or chant)
• Shopping at local markets
• Hiking/walking