Yoga Teacher Training in Goa

We follow a continued learning schedule which is followed by a well-defined syllabus that covers both ancient yoga traditions and modern-day yoga practices. The learning program covers the yoga practice requirements along with safety precautions that will make nurture you as a professional.

Guiding Principles for Yogic Practice – At Yoga Nisarga

• Yoga Nisarga's 200 hrs yoga course is meticulously designed to satisfy the requirements of the Hatha Yoga and half primary series Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow.
• During your yoga asana classes, you will learn how to correctly move through different postures, exercise the Prana (breath), Drishti (point of focus), and Bandhas.
• Learn the root definition for each pose while undergoing breath-based training.
• Pranayama- Introduction to breathing techniques and demonstrated an ability to practice Anulom Viloma, Bhastrika, Chandrabhedana, Suryabhedana, Ujjai, Bharamari, Sheetali, Sheetkari, and the knowledge of their benefits, limitations, and techniques.
• Shat Kriyas – Purpose and Utility this includes theory and practice of six purification techniques- Dhuti, Basti, Neti, Trataka, Nauli and Kapalabhatti- Selection
• Mudra- Meaning and purpose of Practicing
• Bandhas: Introduction to Jalandhara bandha, Uddiyana bandha, Mula bandha, and Maha bandha
• Ayurvedic Approach to Yogic Diet and Significance of Sattvic Vegetarian Diet
• Concept of Triguna- According to Ayurveda (Vata, Pitta, and Kapa)
• Theory and practical Techniques of Meditation, Introduction to Simple Meditation Techniques for day to day life -Mindfulness Meditations.
• Role of Yoga – Stress and Lifestyle Management
• Aim, Objectives, and Misconception about Yoga
• Yoga for Specific Groups: Introduction to basic prenatal yoga, yoga for kids and yoga for the elderly.

Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practice

In this course, we study the rich and ancient history of Yoga, as well as read, contemplate and write about Yogic philosophy. We also consider how Yoga can be applied to our daily lifestyles. And it is incomplete without Yoga Philosophy. It is important to understand What is Yoga; it's origin and tradition.

• Introduction to Yogic History & Principles: History of yoga
• Introduction to four paths of yoga; Principles of yoga and yogic practice, (Raja Yoga, Gyan Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga)
• Introduction to Yogic Anatomy (Theory of Chakras, Pancha Kosha, three layers, and Energy channels).
• Introduction to Yoga Sutra of Patanjali (eight limbs of yoga)
• Introduction to Mudras, Bandhas & Kriyas: Theory and practice, benefits, and contraindications. Techniques and practical tips: Jala Neti, Kapalbhati, Vamana, Trataka by gazing at a candle flame, or a specific point of concentration
• Obstacles on the path of yoga mean to overcome obstacles
• Introduction to Ayurveda approach and Yogic diet a vegetarian, sattvic approach, and their applications in day to day life.
• Yogic lifestyle and ethics for a yoga practitioner and teacher

Alignment and Adjustment and Teaching Practice

During the first two weeks of the yoga teacher training goa, you will receive every day one and a half-hour alignment class focusing on adjustment and alignment techniques for the main postures of the Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow and a few other more advanced poses. This class will also include modifications, advance variations, use of props to adapt to everybody types/problems, and the form of each pose and how to teach it. (arm balances, backbends, inversions, among others), and regular hands-on adjustments practice.

• The ethical guidelines for the quality of a teacher and practitioner
• Positive & conscious communication Friendship and trust
• Principles of management to the verbal instructions, observation, teaching styles.
• Time management
• Art of Demonstrations, Use of voice in class, assisting and correcting, dealing with injuries and safety precautions
• Art of Alignment, at all the possible levels
• Use of voice in class
• Mental & emotional preparation for teaching
• Class preparation
• Step by step class structure planning.

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Our course has a comprehensive Anatomy & Physiology section, which students find fun and engaging. It is easier to practice and teach Yoga Asanas when one understands the human musculoskeletal system. We teach applied anatomy, so that you will understand how to use it wisely and systematically in your teaching.

• Yoga Anatomy & Application: introduction and terminology to Anatomy and different systems
• Introduction to Human Systems Yoga and Health
• The emphasis of Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, Nervous, Digestive Joints & Movement, Muscular System
• Functions of different systems of the human body
• Familiarity with the benefits of various asanas on different parts of the human body.
• Limitation and contraindication of specific Yoga practices