200 Hour YTTC Scholarship by Rishikul Yogshala: Making Yoga Accessible to All

Motivating more and more yoga enthusiasts to take their learning forward, Rishikul Yogshala is offering scholarship program in yoga teacher training for the month of August in Rishikesh. This scholarship program will follow the course structure of 200 hour yoga teacher training—one of the top reviewed courses from this esteemed institute. In this program, only a minimal charge for food and accommodation has to be paid while the greater part of the standard charge for the 200 hour YTTC will be levied. A 200 hour YTTC is suitable for those who are taking their first steps in advanced yoga, preparing them to conduct their own classes, also improving self-practice.

The Course Curriculum

Hatha Yoga Beginner Series- Hatha Yoga- The branch of yoga dedicated to mastering the m\body and mind with physical exercises will form a good portion of the course. Important Hatha asanas like the Surya Namaskara are the highlights of this module. Supporting asana classes on standing, kneeling, sitting, and supine Hatha Yoga postures, the students will be made aware of the importance of each movement and postures with suitable explanations from canonical texts of yoga. Further, Hatha will be presented in relation to other branches of yogic study covered in the course.

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga- Primary Series-Ashtanga vinyasa, entailing a more vigorous form of asanas will be a study and practice maintained simultaneously with the Hatha lessons. The meaning of vinyasa, importance of ujayi and bandha in Ashtanga yoga, and the whole of the Ashtanga primary series will be covered in the 200 hour course module.

Yoga Philosophy and History-Philosophical teachings based on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the canonical text of yoga would be presented in interactive sessions during the course. The history of yoga, how it proliferated in India, and its relation to the Vedanta school of thought will be another major focus of this theoretical study.

Yoga Anatomy-Establishing a relationship between anatomy and the mechanics of the body in context of yoga, this course promises to introduce students to the therapeutic benefits of yoga. Advanced learning in the subject will free practitioners from dependency upon medicine and thus welcome a more naturally sustainable way of life.

Meditation Techniques and Mantra-To help practitioners achieve mind peace and a balanced way of life, there will be classes on meditation. A number of meditation techniques, guided meditation, and mantra chanting lessons are part of this module.

Eligibility

Rishikul Yogshala has made their August 200 Hour YTTC Scholarship keeping in mind those interested learners who lack the financial means to take part in the regular programs. Removing such bar, seats for scholarship only has the following criteria-

?     The applicant must be practicing yoga for at least 2 years

?     He/she commits to a 90% attendance

?     He/she must make themselves available for karma yoga

The seats for August 200 hour yoga teacher training course scholarshipoffered by Rishikul Yogshala are limited and all applicants are appealed to submit their application by 15th July, 2017.