100-Hour Yoga Nidra & Meditation Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh

1. Chakra Meditation

Focusing on the seven chakras, this meditation technique helps to balance the body's energy centers and promote healing.

2. Trataka

A gazing meditation that focuses the eyes on a single point to improve concentration, memory, and mental clarity.

3. Pranava Japa (OM Chanting)

A powerful technique involving "OM" to harmonize the mind, body, and spirit and create a sense of inner peace and calm.

4. Zen Meditation

A practice that emphasizes breath control and posture to develop mindfulness and concentration, leading to insights into the nature of reality.

5. Kundalini Meditation

An ancient technique that aims to awaken the dormant energy at the base of the spine, leading to spiritual transformation and enlightenment.

6. Nada Meditation

A sound meditation that focuses on internal or external sounds to develop a deep sense of relaxation and inner awareness.

1. Tapas (Discipline)

Cultivating self-discipline, commitment, and effort in our yoga practice and daily life. It involves cultivating strong willpower, self-control, and determination to achieve our goals and aspirations.

2. Swadhyay (Study of Self)

The practice of self-inquiry and self-reflection to understand our true nature and cultivate self-awareness. It involves studying ancient texts, scriptures, and teachings to better understand the self and the universe.

3. Ishwar Pranidhana (Surrender to God)

Surrendering our ego and individual will to a higher power, the divine, or universal consciousness. It involves developing a sense of faith, devotion, and trust in the universe and allowing it to guide us in our life journey.

1. Kapalabhati

A cleansing technique that involves forceful exhales and passive inhales to clear the nasal passages and improve lung capacity.

2. Surya Trataka

A practice of gazing at the sun during sunrise or sunset, believed to stimulate the pineal gland and promote physical and mental well-being. Kriya practices help to purify and balance the body and mind, leading to overall health and vitality.

1. Joint Movements with Breath

Learn to move your joints with the breath to create space and mobility.

2. Suryanamaskar

Awaken the energy and vitality of the body with the Sun Salutation sequence and Bija Mantras.

3. Pranamasana

Center and ground your energy with this simple prayer pose.

4. Hasta Uttanasana

Expand your chest and stretch your spine with this uplifting raised arms pose.

5. Hastapadasana

Release tension in your lower back and hamstrings with this gentle standing forward bend.

6. Ashwa Sanchalanasana

Activate your core and legs with this energizing equestrian pose.

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1. UjjayI

Also known as "victorious breath," ujjayi involves breathing through the nose while slightly constricting the throat. This creates a deep, resonant sound and helps to calm the mind and regulate the breath.

2. Bhramari

This technique involves closing the eyes and ears with the fingers and making a humming sound while exhaling. It can help to relieve stress and anxiety and promote relaxation.

3. Nadi Shodhan Pranayama

Also called "alternate nostril breathing," this technique involves breathing in through one nostril and out through the other, alternating between the two. It can help to balance the body's energy and calm the mind.

1. Sequencing and Class Planning

Develop skills to create well-structured yoga classes for different levels and styles of practice.

2. Adjustments and Assists

Understand the principles of hands-on adjustments and assist for safe alignment and deeper postural awareness.

3. Teaching Methodology

Enhance your teaching skills with effective communication, cues, and instruction techniques.

4. Special Populations

Learn how to adapt your teaching for specific populations such as pregnant women, seniors, and athletes.

5. Trauma-Sensitive Yoga

Create a safe space for students with trauma-sensitive yoga techniques and compassionate teaching.

6. Business Aspects

Gain insights into the business aspects of teaching yoga, including marketing, pricing, and liability insurance.

1. Opening Prayer

Start the yoga session with a prayer to set the intention and connect with a higher power.

2. Gayatri Mantra

A powerful mantra for purification and spiritual awakening, it's chanted for its transformative effects on the mind and body.

3. Purna Madah

A Sanskrit chant that expresses gratitude for everything in life, it's said to awaken feelings of joy and love in the heart.

4. Universal Prayer

This prayer is an invocation for peace and harmony in the world and a reminder of the interconnectedness of all beings.

5. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

A healing mantra to overcome fear and conquer death, it's often chanted for protection and to promote longevity and well-being.