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Best 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training School In India

Yogakulam Academy® is one of India’s most respected yoga schools, welcoming students from around the world to experience the authentic and traditional path of yoga. Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course is a complete, in-depth program designed for those who wish to become certified yoga teachers or deepen their understanding of yoga as a holistic lifestyle.

We offer certified Yoga Teacher Training Courses in India, each registered withYoga Alliance, USA:

  • 200 Hour Yoga TTC In Goa
  • 200 Hour Yoga TTC In Mysore
  • 200 Hour Yoga TTC In Kerala
  • 200 Hour Yoga TTC In Nepal
  • Online 200 Hour Yoga TTC

The 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course is ideal for beginners and intermediate practitioners who want to develop a balanced foundation in asanas, pranayama, meditation, yoga anatomy, philosophy, and teaching methodology. The course combines theory and practice to help students gain the confidence and skills needed to teach yoga safely and effectively.

Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to register with the Yoga Alliance (RYT-200), opening doors to teach yoga anywhere in the world. The program also encourages personal growth, mindfulness, and spiritual awareness—guiding students to integrate yoga into daily life both on and off the mat.

For those wishing to continue their yoga education, we also offer:

  • The 300 Hour Yoga TTC in India, designed for those who have already completed a 200-hour certificate.
  • The 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course, a comprehensive and advanced program that combines both foundational and higher-level training.

At Yogakulam Academy, we emphasise traditional teaching methods, personalised attention, and an authentic yogic lifestyle. Whether your goal is to start a professional teaching journey or to deepen your practice, the 200 Hour Yoga TTC in India offers a transformative experience rooted in the timeless wisdom of yoga.

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200-Hour  Yoga TTC Goa
Beginner
24 Days Course

200 Hour Yoga TTC In Goa

  • Course Mode: Residential
  • Location: Arambol, Goa, 403524
  • Starting From: $1250
200-Hour Yoga TTC Mysore
Beginner
24 Days Course

200 Hour Yoga TTC In Mysore

  • Course Mode: Residential
  • Location: Mysore, Karnataka, 571438
  • Starting From: $1000
200 Hour Yoga TTC In Kerala
Beginner
24 Days Course

200 Hour Yoga TTC In Kerala

  • Course Mode: Residential
  • Location: Varkala, Kerala.
  • Starting From: $1250
200 Hour Yoga TTC In Nepal
Beginner
24 Days

200 Hour Yoga TTC In Nepal

  • Course Mode: Residential
  • Location: Pokhara, Nepal, 33700
  • Starting From: $1300

Detailed Syllabus of 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course



Explore Yoga's Core in 200 Hours

Curriculum of 200 Hour YTTC

Minimum Contact Hours:75 hours

Minimum Contact Hours w/ Lead Trainer(s):50 hours

This category forms the foundation of your training, focusing on the practical aspects of yoga techniques. You'll receive analytical training and guided practice to deepen your understanding and teaching ability.

Topics include:

  • Asanas: Learning and practising key poses across various categories.
  • Pranayamas: Techniques for breath control and regulation.
  • Kriyas: Purification practices for body and mind.
  • Chanting and Mantra: Exploring the power of sound in yoga.
  • Meditation: Techniques for mindfulness and concentration.

Minimum Contact Hours:7.5 hours

Minimum Contact Hours w/ Lead Trainer(s):5 hours

This category focuses on the art and science of teaching yoga. You'll develop essential skills for effective communication, class management, and understanding student needs.

Topics include:

  • Group dynamics and communication skills.
  • Addressing individual needs in a group setting.
  • Principles of demonstration, observation, and correction.
  • Teaching styles and qualities of a good teacher.
  • Understanding the business aspects of teaching yoga.

Minimum Contact Hours:10 hours

Minimum Contact Hours w/ Lead Trainer(s):0 hours

In this category, you'll delve into the physical and energetic aspects of the human body as they relate to yoga practice.

Topics include:

  • Human physical anatomy and bodily systems.
  • Energy anatomy, including chakras and nadis.
  • Applying anatomy to yoga practice, including benefits and contraindications.

Minimum Contact Hours:20 hours

Minimum Contact Hours w/ Lead Trainer(s):0 hours

This category explores yoga's philosophical and ethical foundations, guiding you towards a holistic understanding of yoga beyond the physical practice.

Topics include:

  • Study of yoga philosophies and traditional texts.
  • Yoga lifestyle and ethical principles (e.g., ahimsa, dharma, karma).
  • Ethics for yoga teachers and maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Service through yoga (seva) and being of benefit to others.

Minimum Contact Hours:5 hours

Minimum Contact Hours w/ Lead Trainer(s):5 hours

This hands-on category allows you to put theory into practice by teaching under supervision and receiving feedback.

Topics include:

  • Practice teaching as the lead instructor.
  • Giving and receiving feedback on teaching.
  • Observing and assisting during yoga classes.
  • Remaining Contact Hours and Elective Hours

Contact Hours involve physical presence with faculty and advance trainees' education, while Non-Contact Hours are learning without faculty present.

Non-contact hours must align with the educational categories and can include:

  • Assigned readings, videos, or online resources.
  • Webinars and written assignments.
  • Group activities and outside yoga class evaluations.
  • We are committed to providing a comprehensive and enriching yoga teacher training experience. Our syllabus ensures a well-rounded education in yoga philosophy, techniques, teaching methodology, anatomy, and practical teaching experience. Prepare to start a transformative journey towards becoming a certified yoga instructor!

Welcome to our Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS) 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course! Our curriculum is meticulously designed to meet the standards set by Yoga Alliance, ensuring that you receive comprehensive and high-quality training to become a skilled and confident yoga teacher. Below is a detailed syllabus outlining the educational categories, minimum contact hours, and specific topics covered in each category.

RYT 200 Syllabus

Syllabus of 200 Hour YTTC

Topics include:

  • What is Hatha yoga? And its various sequence style of practice
  • Surya & Chandra Namaskar & Its mantra awareness Practices
  • Six steps of doing Asana consciously
  • Joints and Gland as Preparatory Practice
  • Deep study of Classical Hatha yoga with adjustments and alignments
  • Core understanding of Practice of Kundalini yoga.
  • Practical idea of Iyengar Yoga and its tools of implementations
  • Standing series of asana methods
  • Kneeling series of asana Methods
  • Sitting series of asana
  • Lying on stomach series of Asana
  • Supine series of asana
  • Inversion series of asana
  • Asana benefits and its contra-indications

Topics include:

  • Understanding the idea of Mysore Ashtanga Practices Vs Krishnamacharya’s Ashtanga Practices
  • Idea of teaching ashtanga Yoga sequence
  • Four modules of Ashtanga Yoga
  • What is vinyasa?
  • How many Bandhas are there in ashtanga?
  • Importance of Ujjayi practice
  • Its benefits and side effects

Topics include:

  • Chest breathing v/s diaphragmatic breathing
  • What are Prana and Pranayama mean?
  • Types of Pranayama practice
  • What is Nadi?
  • What are Ida, Pingala and Sushmana?
  • Seven main practices of Pranayama
  • Four qualities of yogic breathing
  • 1:1, 1:2 and 1:4 breathing for emotional purification
  • Psychological effect of yogic breathing
  • Stress and stress less related breathing techniques

Minimum Contact Hours:20 hours

Topics include:

  • Yogic Gesture for stress related problems
  • Internal mudras
  • Healing Gestures for physical blockages
  • Pranic gestures for awakening energy
  • Importance of Mudra according to Hatha Yoga
  • Types of Mudra
  • Practicum of Gyana & Chin Mudra
  • Practicum of Ashwini Mudra
  • Physical, Mental and Spiritual Benefits of Mudra

Topics include:

  • Introduction of Mantra yoga
  • Significance of (OM)-AUM
  • Mantra for Meal Purification
  • Mantra for Obstacles
  • Mantra for universal masters to bless
  • Mantra for Realization
  • Mantra for well being

Topics include:

  • Breath awareness meditation
  • Inner light meditation
  • Chakra awareness meditation
  • Body less meditation
  • Mantra Awareness meditation
  • Walking meditation
  • Full moon meditation
  • Third eye meditation

Topics include:

  • What is Yoga Nidra?
  • What is sleep?
  • Four states of consciousness
  • Benefits of deep sleep
  • Yoga Nidra practices from Himalayan tradition
  • How Yoga Nidra practices cure insomnia problem
  • Adjusting in Shavansana

Topics include:

  • The fundamentals of practicing side extension, forward extension, backwards extension and revolving action
  • How to correct postures verbally and by hands on adjustments
  • Modifying the asana with different tools
  • Various limitation, contra-indications and benefits of yoga asana
  • Workshop on hip opening
  • Workshop on back bending
  • Workshop on forward bending
  • Workshop in twisting postures

Topics include:

  • History and origin of yoga
  • Why do we have disturbed mind, distracted mind, and stupefied mind in yogic science?
  • What is yoga?
  • What is celibacy and sex in yogic science?
  • Why do we suffer?
  • What is Ashtanga Yoga?( eight limbs of yoga)
  • What caused us to get disease?
  • What is Raja Yoga?
  • How to bend body to bend mind?
  • What is ignorance?
  • Three states of consciousness in yogic science
  • What is mind?
  • Four foundational pillars of life
  • Four faculties of mind field in yogic science
  • What does practice mean in yogic science?
  • Five layers of body in yogic science
  • What does Ekagrah mean?
  • What is knowledge and wisdom in yoga?
  • What is kundalini?
  • What is karma?
  • What is chakra?
  • What does Nirodhah mean in yoga?
  • What is Fear and Love in yogic science?
  • What is enlightenment and liberation in yoga?

Topics include:

  • What is Yogic Anatomy and physiology?
  • Introduction of the respiratory system and yogic breathing
  • How do shat kriya practices give benefits to the body?
  • How Pranayama practices give connection to a digestive and immune system?
  • How asana practices give various effects on joints, spine and muscular system?
  • The structure of the spine and its movement in yoga
  • Types of contraction in the muscular system
  • Know the basic studies and types of joints to avoid injury during Asana classes
  • Studies and discussion about spine according to a yogic point of view

Topics include:

  • Disciplines of yoga teachers and students
  • How important to ensure the safety of student while teaching
  • Understanding the idea of demand of student before start the class
  • The scope of listening, presence, directive and non-directive dialogue
  • How important is demonstration
  • What are the preparations for classroom
  • How to sequence the class
  • How to describe the practice, techniques, and delivery in teaching a class
  • Discussion on different types of lesson planning

Topics include:

  • Yogic counselling for a healthy life.
  • Yogic techniques to use in daily lifestyle.
  • Yoga cures common diseases like Headaches, migraines, colds, sinus, etc.
  • Yoga tools for back issues like backache, slipped disk, sciatica, diabetes, thyroid, spinal deformities, obesity, etc.

Topics include:

  • Performance during the course
  • Attendance
  • Practical asana demonstration test
  • Written test (Objective and subjective type)
  • Behaviour

Eligibility Criteria for 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course

Mysore 200 hr ttc

The eligibility criteria for the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Mysore typically include:

Age: Participants should generally be 18 years old to enroll. The age limit is 70.

Health and Fitness: Participation at Yogakulam Academy requires a reasonable level of physical fitness and good health. People with health conditions like mild asthma, controlled hypertension, and minor musculoskeletal issues can apply.

Yoga Experience: While prior yoga experience is not mandatory, it is beneficial to be somewhat familiar with yoga practice and its basic postures.

Commitment and Attitude: A sincere commitment to learning and embracing the yogic lifestyle is essential. A positive attitude and an open mind for self-discovery are highly encouraged.

Language Proficiency: Many programs are conducted in English, so a basic understanding of English may be required for effective communication and comprehension.

Yoga Alliance Accreditation

Throughout the 4 weeks of your course, you will be trained by our efficient and experienced teachers with a prime motive to mould you into a better practitioner and an expert teacher. The evaluation is the final step of your journey. Every day is infact a preparation for the final evaluation.

Over the course period our teachers would ensure that you are all set to be a certified yoga teacher. It is mandatory that you complete all 6 modules of the course. The assesment will be conducted in 3 segments: oral, written and practical. Though we call it ‘evaluation’, the process doesn’t have the stress of an examination. It is all about knowing how much you have learned during your journey.

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What We Offer In Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course?

We offer
  • Private and shared accommodation during the program
  • 3 Sattvic vegetarian meals with herbal tea daily
  • Yoga materials and props
  • Tours to local attractions and refreshing activities
  • 200 Hour YTT course certification
We Don't Offer
  • Travel costs to and from the yoga institute
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, and extra meals
  • Optional additional activities or trips not mentioned in the program
  • Extra stay beyond course dates

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