The 53 days 500 yoga teacher training course in India aims to take your passion for learning authentic traditional yoga forward. The base yoga style of the course is Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow. However, the course will also give you a taste of many different styles of Yoga (Hatha, Restorative, Yin etc.) as well as include subjects like Pranyama, Kriyas and meditations. You will also receive an in-depth study of yoga philosophy, anatomy and physiology.
In the 500 hrs course, students will firstly be participating in a 200hrs course which is organized in Dharamsala or Goa centers, followed by the 300 hrs course. This 500 hours Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course is accredited with Yoga Alliance US and Yoga Alliance Professionals(Formerly Yoga Alliance UK).
About 500 Hours Yoga Teacher Training Courses in India
Course Objectives
The 500 Hours Yoga Teacher Training Course in India is an extensive course designed to nurture your passion for learning authentic traditional yoga. The course which is suited for Yoga students of all levels, aims to guide students on different yoga related subjects to deepen their insight and approach to yogic living. Subjects like meditation, yogic breathing techniques (Pranayama), yogic cleansing (kriyas), Mantra Chanting(Bhakti Yoga), Yoga anatomy and physiology are extensively practiced. Hence, the course offer a perfect balance of the physical and the philosophical aspects of yoga.
To participate in the training, we need students to have at least 3 months of regular yoga practice before the course starts. The first part of the training will be their participation in either 200 hrs Ashtanga Teacher Training in Goa or 200 hours Multi-style Teacher Training in Dharamsala. This 200 hrs training will be followed by 300 hours Yoga Teacher Training Course in Goa. After successfully completing both the courses, one will receive a 500 hrs certificate of completion.
Why Join the Course?
The main standout features of this 500 hours yoga teacher training course are:
- Learn and practice Ashtanga Primary Series and Intermediate Series with correct alignment
- Develop an in-depth understanding of key Alignment points, hands on adjustment techniques on different bodies and how to use Iyengar Props
- Daily Practice of Pranayama, Kriyas and meditation
- Learn the sanskrit names of Asanas along with Opening and Closing Mantras
- Detailed Study of Yog sutras for a deeper understanding of yogic philosophy & practices
- Enhance your knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology related to Yoga for becoming a safe Yoga Teacher.
- Systematic and Comprehensive Teaching Methodology sessions to allow students to lead their own Ashtanga Vinyasa class
- You will be able to create well-structured and creative yoga classes for your students independently.
- Optional Classes on Ayurveda, Bodywork and Online Yoga Marketing
- Get a Globally Recognised Certification from Yoga Alliance US and Yoga Alliance Professionals(Formerly Yoga Alliance UK).
Our Yoga Alliances
500 Hours Teacher Training Course Curriculum
- Leading Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary Series Classes
- Being able to teach specific Asanas from Intermediate series separately(only after the approval from the course director).
- Creating and Leading a Session on your understanding Yoga Philosophy
- Assisting Lead Trainers, Observing and Receiving Feedback accordingly
- Sufficient time for self study and self practice
- Weekly assignments submission on Yoga Philosophy, Anatomy and Iyengar’s Book on Teachers.
- There will be a practical and a theory exam during the last weeks of the course to assess the students on their learning, practice, adjusting and teaching during the Teacher Training Course.
The Teacher Training Course concludes with a certification of completion. This certificate must be uploaded and registered on Yoga Alliance website and the registration fee must be paid by the student in order to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 300 or 500).
Daily Schedule
6.00 am | 7.00 am | Pranayama and Kriyas |
7.15 am | 9.30 am | Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary / Intermediate Series Class |
10.00 am | 11.00 am | Breakfast |
11.00 am | 1.00 pm | Theory: Yoga Philosophy / Anatomy and Physiology |
1.00 pm | 3.00 pm | Lunch, Assignment and Rest |
3.00 pm | 5.00 pm | Workshops On Teaching Methodology; Alignment and Adjustment |
5.00 pm | 7.00 pm | Free Flow Led Class |
7.00 pm | 8.00 pm | Meditation |
8.00 pm | 9.00 pm | Dinner |
*The Daily Schedule is just to give you an overall idea of what your day is going to be like. It can be changed at the discretion of the teachers.
For 500 hours TTC course, the students must have practiced Ashtanga Yoga for atleast a period of 3 months before joining the course.
Accommodation and Food
Accommodation (sharing and non-sharing basis, depending on the number of students) includes hot shower, attached bathrooms and western toilet. Accommodations are allocated on the day when the course starts. You are expected to check out the day following your graduation ceremony i.e. day after your course ends. We can also arrange your extra days of accommodation at an additional cost.
We offer 3 times vegetarian Sattvik meals. Our meals are usually vegan and we rarely use dairy products. The food is offered from Monday – Saturday (Lunch). Students are free to eat and explore cuisines on Saturday dinner and Sundays.
You can also opt out for food and accommodation. In that case, we will deduct 500 USD from your course fees.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi facility is available at the school.
Course fee
Check our TTC Fees and Dates page to know about our price. A booking fee of 300 USD (part of the total amount) is due after the application is approved which can be paid through Paypal/bank transfer and non-refundable.The balance amount must be paid in cash on arrival at Abhinam Yoga Center or transferred to the account directly by bank transfer before arrival. The whole amount can also be paid at once.
All the booking fee, course fee, price for accommodation and meals are strictly non-refundable and the price mentioned in our website is final. We are not responsible if the fees is not updated accordingly in third part sites. Students must confirm the final TTC price offered to them before booking.
In case of a medical or personal emergency, students can change the date of the course within a year of booking only Once.
What is included in the course fee
Abhinam Yoga School offers special discounts for students participating in 500 hours course rather than if the students choose to book the two courses(200 hrs and 300 hrs) separately. The course fee includes study material, teacher training course manual, 3 yogi vegetarian meals per day (except Saturday dinners and Sundays) and accommodation.
We offer our students an option, if they want to make their own food and accommodation arrangements. In that case, we would refund or deduct 300 Euros from the fees.
We also provide airport pick- up/drop assistance from Goa airport at an additional cost of 50USD. However, airport pick- up/drop assistance is NOT included in our fees.
What to bring
Laptop or iPad for completing your assignments, Yoga clothes (not too loose, body lines should be clear), warm shawl or covering for early morning meditation, personal items like toiletries, medications, photocopy of your documents like Passport, Visa, etc.
We will provide you with the yoga mat.
