Step 1
Teacher Training Course - 200 Hours
Open to all sincere practitioners - no prior experience of yoga needed
Step 1 · 200 Hours · Online & In Person
The 200-Hour Course
There is a keen desire in many people living in the city, to learn more about yoga, practice it, and also learn to teach yoga. On the other hand, there is a huge and growing demand for trained yoga professionals.
Many people, at this time, cannot become a yoga teacher, because they are required to spend many months, sometimes years away from family to get a yoga teacher qualification.
Yoga is a vast science. The practice of asanas, or postures, is the most commonly understood, but only one aspect of yoga.
The International Yoga Teachers Training Course is designed to give ordinary people a deeper experience of this ancient science.
In the course, you will have an opportunity to practice yoga asanas (yogic exercises), relaxation, cleansing techniques called kriyas, pranayama, or the science of breath, and breath control, and guided meditation. In addition to this, you will have an opportunity to practice selfless service and learn ancient scriptures.
We have been running IYTTC course for nearly 15 years.
No prior experience of yoga is necessary.
We will teach everything step-by-step.
13 February – 11 April 2027Online on Zoom for those joining from all over India, and other parts of the worldand also onsite (in-person, for those in Gurgaon) at Sivananda Yoga Centre, Gurgaon, H 53, Gurgaon, Haryana, IndiaMonday, Friday - 6.30 - 7.30 am; Tuesday, Thursday - 6.30 - 8.00 am
Course Curriculum
Yoga Asanas
- • The sun salutation and the twelve basic yoga postures
- • Advanced variations
- • Effects of asanas on the physical and astral body
- • Proper posture alignment, deep relaxation, release of blocked energy
- • Benefits of Yoga Asanas
Pranayama
- • The basic practices: Kapalabhati, Anuloma Viloma (alternate nostril breathing)
- • Advanced pranayama exercises
Kriyas
- • The six classical exercises for purifying the body
Hatha Yoga Theory
- • The astral body
- • The nadis (energy channels) and chakras (energy centers)
How to Teach
- • How to teach the sun salutation and the twelve basic postures
- • Setting up a proper environment for class
- • The basic class
- • How to teach beginners and intermediate students
- • How to teach children, the elderly, and prenatal yoga
- • How to correct a student doing Asanas
Yoga Philosophy and Psychology
- • The four paths of Yoga: Karma Yoga (selfless service), Bhakti Yoga (the path of devotion, including attendance at devotional rituals); Raja Yoga (mind control), and Jnana Yoga (the path of wisdom and realization).
- • Psychology of the spiritual aspirant
- • The law of karma
- • Kundalini yoga
Anatomy and Physiology
- • The effects of hatha yoga practices on the major body systems
Yogic Diet and Nutrition
- • Influence of diet on the mind
- • Proper diet
- • Nutrition according to Yogic guidelines
- • Ethical, health and spiritual reasons for vegetarianism
Meditation
- • Twelve-step guideline to meditation
- • The benefits of meditation
- • Mantras, mantra-initiation (if requested)
Kirtan
- • Positive effects of chanting on the emotions
- • Correct pronunciation and mental attitude
- • Learning classical Sanskrit chants
Bhagavad Gita
- • Study and commentary of the classical scripture
WHY SHOULD YOU DO A TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE?
- 1Internationally valid certificate
- 2Become a better version of yourself
- 3Have a happier & more fulfilling life
- 4Learn the ancient techniques of staying healthy
- 5Take care of your family & friends
- 6Higher levels of energy
- 7Fitness, strength, stamina, flexibility
- 8A community of like-minded individuals
- 9Begin a journey of peace & harmony
- 10Learn the yoga philosophy of life
ASSESSMENT and CERTIFICATION
The students are continuously assessed throughout the course at all levels. There will be a written exam at the end of the course to evaluate the understanding of the philosophy of Yoga and skills of the students.
Assessment is based on:
- Regular attendance of all classes - 90 per cent attendance is mandatory for certification
- Written summary of the main philosophy classes and hatha yoga theory classes
- Attitude and behaviour inside and outside of the ashram while attending the course
- Performance and attitude in the practical asana, pranayama, bandhas and kriya classes
- Hatha yoga teaching skills
- Karma yoga
Upon the successful completion of the course, the students receive the Certificate from Sivananda Yoga Centre, Gurgaon.
This training course fulfills the requirements for the Yoga Alliance 200-hour certification, (www.yogaalliance.org) for which graduates of the programme are invited to register.
Prerequisite:
This course is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge and application of some of the highest teachings of yoga. Participants do not need to be yoga teachers. Mastery of any yoga practice is not necessary… only your sincere desire for knowledge and your commitment to personal growth.
TESTIMONIALS
"The TTC program has been nothing short of a transformational journey. The classes we engaged in, from Asanas to pranayama to meditation and all the lectures have helped me cultivate greater discipline, balance and calm in my day to day life. Physically too, I am a lot more energetic and stronger. I am amazed at how the principles and philosophy of yoga learnt during the program has got effortlessly and seamlessly integrated into my daily life making me more self aware, mindful and productive. It truly was one of the most amazing experiences of my life, layered with learnings, some of which I am still processing Kudos to the SYGC team whose passion and commitment is just unparalleled. It's Arun and the team of teachers and their expertise and dedication that make this program stand apart. I would highly highly recommend this program to anyone looking to deepen their practice and improve the quality of their life."
- DEEPTHI It was a challenging experience but a rewarding one. I came to the course with a physical limitation and an emotional burden and I left with insights to deal with both. Arun Pandala is an exceptional master and teacher, and the team is very knowledgable and professional. In what concerns the yoga teaching training, the standards are high and the team is very informative and details oriented to ensure graduates are capable and ready to teach. I lived with colleagues and teachers for a month and I feel I have a new family that I already miss.
- SULAF I came over from the US for this course very specifically because of my impression of the excellence of the Gurgaon Sivananda teachers based on my online experiences with them. The course proved to exceed my expectations. Everything was so well designed and created with intentional and positive purpose. I was fully immersed in the ashram life while I was there and I grew both physically and intellectually. I knew that leaving the ashram and returning home to a different pace may be a challenge, and it was, but the simplicity and profundity of the basis of the Sivananda system has provided a solid foundation which I feel as an accessible grounding point. I have an enhanced clarity that supports me in process and decision making. My experience was absolutely enriching and I am grateful for the joy of further engaging with the new found community.
- ANDREA