300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India
What’s a 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training?
A 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India is an advanced yoga course for yoga teachers or individuals who have already completed a Yoga Alliance registered 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training. It requires existing knowledge and takes you to more advanced levels of yoga and therapeutic teaching skills.
There is a large focus on audience-based teaching methodology, therapeutic yoga, alignment, Ayurveda and emotional detoxification.
During the Yoga Alliance registered and certified 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, we cover a comprehensive course syllabus that allows you to become a RYT-500 and upgrade your yoga certification to the highest standard.
Besides the regular Yoga Alliance approved subjects like Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Philosophy, Anatomy and Teaching Methodology, we also cover some unique extra modules such as Ayurveda, Applied Ayurveda, Prenatal Yoga, Kids Yoga, Emotional Blockage Treatment and Audience-Based Yoga.
This 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India takes 21 days and is held as a residential course at the Gyan Yog Breath Ashram in Rishikesh.
What Makes This 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India so special?
During our 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India, we train you in all areas of yoga including therapeutic yoga. You will learn how to teach students with different backgrounds, injuries and needs. We teach you how to create balancing and safe classes for:
- Pregnant women
- Children of all age groups
- Senior citizens (chair yoga)
- Diabetics (type 1+2)
- People with hypertension
- People with back pain
- People with anxiety
- People with depression
- Corporates (company yoga)
Each yogic technique holds many powerful healing properties. During the 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India, we help you to understand the traditional, scientific and health-improving meaning and benefits of each posture (asana) and breathing technique (pranayama). We teach you how to modify asanas by showing you diverse variations, integrating props and hands-on adjustments.
With a minimum of four teaching practices (60-minutes each), you will be able to develop confidence in your unique teaching style and gain a huge knowledge about the wonderful science of therapeutic yoga.
After the training, you will be able to teach Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Prenatal Yoga, Kids Yoga and Therapeutic Yoga that help your students to feel good, create balance and reduce symptoms of dis-eases.
Besides the therapeutic yoga, Ayurveda plays a big role during our 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India. We follow the sattvic (pure) yogic diet and integrate two additional course modules: Ayurveda and Applied Ayurveda. In these modules, we teach you how to balance your dominant doshas (body types), reduce toxins and follow Ayurvedic routines and rituals.
At Gyan Yog Breath, you can expect small class sizes, individual attention and an empowering community of yogis. Our team knows the importance of caring for each student personally and creating a supportive learning environment so that you can thrive in your yogic journey.
How Can this 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India benefit your personal and professional life?
We show you what lies beneath the surface of what you know already and make sure you leave us as a radiant, confident and happy individual. During the 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India, you will learn how to grow and adapt your own yoga practice according to your unique nature, external influences (weather, location, energy) and personal needs (emotions, cycle, limitations).
The newly gained wisdom and a well-established practice will encourage self-love, transformation and healing. You will be able to understand the human mind better and reduce confusion and let go of pain. Such a journey positively affects all areas of your life including work, relationships (partner, family, friends) and contentment.
On a professional level, the completion of a 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India allows you to open your own yoga studio and obtain work in the field of yoga worldwide. As RYT-500, you will find teaching opportunities in studios, retreats, hotels, schools, companies, wellness centers and universities.
We invite you to re-connect with your most authentic Self, find new purpose and feel inspired!
During the 21-Day 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India course you will:
- Uncover the multiple and complex layers of yoga
- Find out what yoga really is about
- Establish your unique teaching technique, brand, and voice
- Feel grounded & inspired
- Fine-tune your practice and alignment
- Gain precise knowledge about the benefits and contra-indications behind postures
- Dive deeply into spirituality & the philosophy of yoga in its birthplace Rishikesh
- Learn to teach classes designed for various audiences (eg. kids, elderly, beginner, prenatal, diabetics, corporates)
- Practice to offer diverse modifications and variations with props to ensure a safe practice
The 300 hour yoga teacher training classes are held six days a week. On Sundays, you will have a holiday to relax and rejuvenate. You can choose between cultural outings, exploring nature & surroundings, and sports activities like trekking in the Himalayas. We provide one included excursion for you!
Why this program is the best yoga teacher training for you?
Gyan Yog Breath is one of the leading yoga teacher training schools in India. The non-profit organization has specialized in teaching the traditional approach of yoga with interactive and modern methodologies. One of the unique features is the Emotional Blockage® Treatment by Bipin Gyan.
With more than 2500 graduates worldwide, Gyan Yog Breath is one of the oldest and most experienced yoga schools in India. 99% of the student reviews highly recommend participating in a yoga teacher training at Gyan Yog Breath.
During the course, the Gyan Yog Breath yoga teacher training students get to create their own workshops and teach yoga to slum children in need. Gyan Yog Breath supports various orphanages and NGOs in India to make yoga accessible to underprivileged children. The team consists of both Indian and European staff who know the importance of building a bridge between east and west. The teacher training students always feel safe and understood. We speak your language (English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese & Hindi).
We, at Gyan Yog Breath, provide the best yoga teacher training for you as we pick you up from where you are at and take you to the next level. We show you what lies beneath the surface of what you know already and make sure you leave us as a radiant, confident and inspiring individual and yoga instructor.
We prefer individual guidance and a personal setting, that’s why our student number for this course has been limited to 10 only. Hence, we can ensure the best supervision, one-on-one feedback, and hand-on adjustment.
We provide 9 Comprehensive Course Books as PDFs for you prior to course begin
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum
Our 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India covers the complete Hatha and ashtanga asana practice. Influenced by great yogis like B.K.S.Iyenger, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Sivananda, and Maharishi Mahesh, you can expect to take your yoga practice to more advanced levels and elevate your teaching practice completely. During the teacher training, the asana practice will help you to increase mindful moving, breath awareness, physical and mental strength and refresh all asana Sanskrit names, meaning, and benefit.
According to the yogic scriptures, Prana is the force behind the state of existence. In us humans, it has manifested as breath. Through breath modification or control, we can attain countless physical and mental benefits. A regular practice induces a profound awakening of consciousness. During the 300-hour yoga teacher training, you can expect to practice and teach more advanced pranayama techniques and expand your perceptions.
- Evolve and progress through teaching practice
- Increase confidence
- Promote uniqueness
- Ensure student safety
- Gain inspiration on designing and sequencing
- Re-fine time management and setting
- Individual focus & fair attention distribution
- Self-Reflection The ethics of a yoga teacher
- How to incorporate the Yamas and niyamas
Ayurveda is an important part of yoga; they are closely related. The Science of Life enhances your understanding of the body and its needs. The Ayurveda classes of the 300 Hour teacher training in India, will teach you about the body types, the concept of Ayurveda, the right food combinations, nutrition, physical toxins, and healing herbs. At the Gyan Yog Breath Ashram, we have our own Ayurveda doctor who will be accessible throughout the course for individual consultations and pulse diagnose.
The daily meditation class aims to ground you and give you a chance to reflect on yourself and your learning outcomes. Various techniques are introduced during the teacher training which you will be able to teach at Meditation teaching practice. Learn how to incorporate meditative elements into your yoga class. You will cover mantra meditation, power of transformation meditation, awareness expansion, Kundalini meditative practice, and Ancient Indian Meditation.
Understanding the philosophy behind yoga is as important as the practice itself. Studying the ancient concepts of Yoga according to Patanjali Yog Sutras, Baghavad Gita, Samkhya Philosophy, Hatha Pradipika, Ashtanga, and Kriya Yoga will allow you to shift your perspective and uncover the next layer of your yogic journey. During the teacher training, you will learn to advance your interpersonal communication skills and find the answers to your questions.
Swami Bipin Gyan, the founder of Gyan Yog Breath and the Emotional Blockage® Treatment spent almost 7 years in silence and sustained meditation. He lived in caves and near a riverbank near Manali and Gangotri to live a simple yogi life, away from society. After numerous years, he completed his desire for meditation and knew it was the right time to share his experience and knowledge with aspiring teachers and spiritual seekers. Swami Bipin Gyan exclusively introduces the Emotional Blockage®Treatment at Gyan Yog Breath and their partner schools. It is a healing therapy that releases oppressed emotions, energy, and tightness from the physical and mental body. The treatment helps you to feel lighter, peaceful and finally let go of past trauma and pain. During the yoga teacher training, you will receive and give this treatment to others.
Applied Ayurveda means that you will move from your theoretical knowledge of Ayurveda into practice. During this class, we will teach you how to:
- Make Ayurvedic liver detox tea
- Do Ayurvedic face and hair masks
- Do Ayurvedic Gardening
- Detox your body according to Ayurveda
- Make Tulsi and herbal Tea
Karma Yoga means selfless action. Here we will take some actions for humanity and common wealth.
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300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Schedule
| Time | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
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06:00AM – 07:15AM |
Shatkarma and Pranayama |
Shatkarma and Pranayama |
Therapeutic Pranayama Teaching Practice |
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07:15AM – 07:30AM |
Herbal Tea Break |
Herbal Tea Break |
Herbal Tea Break |
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07:30AM – 09:30AM |
Hatha Asana with Alignment |
Hatha Asana with Alignment |
Hatha Asana with Alignment |
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09:30AM – 10:00AM |
Brunch |
Brunch |
Brunch |
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11:00AM – 12:00PM |
Ayurveda |
Philosophy |
Philosophy |
|
12:15PM – 1:30PM |
Yoga Anatomy and Physiology |
Teaching Practice |
Teaching Practice |
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01:30PM |
Fruits & Tea |
Fruits & Tea |
Fruits & Tea |
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02:00PM – 03:00PM |
Teaching Methodology in Therapeutic Context |
Teaching Practice Preparation and Class Designing |
Clarification Round with Dr. Kumar |
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03:00PM – 03:45PM |
Karma Yoga |
Applied Ayurveda |
Study Break and Exam Preparation |
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04:00PM – 05:30PM |
Asana Practice |
Asana Practice |
Teaching Practice |
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06:00PM – 07:00PM |
Emotional Blockage Treatment |
Meditation |
Meditation |
|
07:00PM |
Dinner |
Dinner |
Dinner |
Students' Review about 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Students who already completed their 200 Hour residential YTT with Gyan Yog Breath can receive our 15% graduate discount.
Limited Early Bird Discounts:
- Reserve your seat two months prior course start. The course fee will be reduced to 2400 USD or 4600 USD for two students
- Reserve your seat three months prior course start and the fee will be 2350 USD or 4500 USD for two students
- Sign up four months prior course start . The price will be 2200 USD or 4200 USD for two students.
Note :- The early bird discount will be added automatically and shown in your booking confirmation
The fees include:
- 22 days accommodation (the night before course start is included)
- A double or twin shared room (check availability)
- 2 Ayurvedic consultations (pulse diagnose)
- New yoga mat
- 2 ayurvedic vegetarian or vegan meals per day + unlimited fruits
- Use of towels, bed sheets and pillows
- unlimited tea and water
- 5 Course books and 2 Booklets
- 9 Course books as PDFs in advance
- Indian mala
- A white School T-Shirt
- Neti Pot & Sutra
- One taxi pick up from Dehradun to Rishikesh
- Welcoming and Graduation Ceremony
- Yoga Alliance Certification after successful completion
- Post-graduate assistance
Note :- If you wish to have a private room, heating or air conditioning, prepare to pay 120$ for each extra.
Accommodation
During your 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training with us, you will be staying at our sustainable and peaceful ashram in Visthapit, Rishikesh. The ashram is located next to the Rajaji national park and Ganges river which provides you with beautiful scenery and natural sounds, away from the disturbing noises of the market. Here you can enter into your inner journey while watching the birds and spotting an elephant across the river.
There are one bright yoga shala, a roof-terrace, sitting space, restaurant, and 20 rooms.
All rooms are equipped with an attached bathroom and hot water. All rooms have either balcony or small terrace.
The restaurant is set up with a buffet board, benches and tables, a filtration system, and an amazing view of the Ganges River & Himalayan Mountains.
Food and Nutrition
During your 300 hour yoga teacher training in India, we provide two freshly prepared vegetarian or vegan meals per day (including Sundays). All meals are homemade and cooked with love by our expert chefs. We do not use any processed or frozen ingredients. Seasonal fruits and vegetables will make you feel nourished, energized and ready to learn and practice. We make our own soy milk, paneer, coconut milk, peanut butter, tofu and bread. If you have any allergies or intolerance, please let us know in advance so our cooks can prepare everything for you. We cater for gluten-free as well!
For Brunch we serve tea, seasonal fruits, sweet or salty porridge, home-made coconut and soy milk, oats, Indian Breakfast (Poha or Paratha), home-made peanut butter and bread.
For Dinner we serve seasonal vegetables, rice, chapati, pulses (dhal), soups and salad. Sometimes, we will serve some Western and sweet dishes for more variety.
During your afternoon break, we provide tea and fresh seasonal fruits for you (unlimited).
At Gyan Yog Breath, we encourage a healthy and positive mindset towards food and our body, emphasizing the essence of the yogic ayurvedic diet.
Assessment and Evaluation
- During the Training, you will have written assessments and practical evaluations
- A minimum of 95% attendance is required to complete the program
- Attendance doesn’t ensure certification: all assessments are obligatory
Yoga Alliance Certification
- This is an advanced Yoga Alliance certified 300 hour yoga teacher training
- Our certified graduates can register with Yoga Alliance as RYT-500
- Please note that only students can attend this training who completed a registered 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training program previously
Further Regulations And Refund Policy
- At Gyan Yog Breath, we tolerate and respect any individual, ethnicity and belief
- Each student’s social behaviour is of great importance. The student must follow the ashram rules at any time.
- The confirmation fee of 200 USD has to be paid in advance and in non-refundable
- All School Terms and Conditions apply
