200 Hour 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

1. Yoga Nisarga's 200-hour yoga teacher training program is meticulously designed to satisfy the requirements of the Hatha Yoga and half primary series Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow.

Group Size- We book a maximum of 8-10 students for our Yoga teacher training so that we can give special attention to each and every student.

2. 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.
3. Learn the root definition for each pose while undergoing breath-based training.
4. 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.
5. Shat Kriyas – Purpose and Utility this includes theory and practice of six purification techniques- Dhuti, Basti, Neti, Trataka, Nauli, and Kapalabhatti- Selection
6. Mudra- Meaning and purpose of Practicing
7. Bandhas: Introduction to Jalandhara bandha, Uddiyana bandha, Mula bandha, and Maha bandha
8. Ayurvedic Approach to Yogic Diet and Significance of Sattvic Vegetarian Diet
9. Concept of Triguna- According to Ayurveda (Vata, Pita, and Kapa)
10. Theory and practical Techniques of Meditation, Introduction to Simple Meditation Techniques for day to day life -Mindfulness Meditations.
11. Role of Yoga – Stress and Lifestyle Management
12. Aim, Objectives, and Misconception about Yoga
13. 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 yoga TTC 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.

1. Introduction to Yogic History & Principles: History of yoga
2. Introduction to four paths of yoga; Principles of yoga and yogic practice, (Raja Yoga, Gyan Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga)
3. Introduction to Yogic Anatomy (Theory of Chakras, Pancha Kosha, three layers, and Energy channels).
4. Introduction to Yoga Sutra of Patanjali (eight limbs of yoga)
5. 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
6. Obstacles on the path of yoga mean to overcome obstacles
7. Introduction to Ayurveda approach and Yogic diet a vegetarian, sattvic approach, and their applications in day to day life.
8. 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 course, you will receive every day one and a half-hour alignment classes 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.

1. The ethical guidelines for the quality of a teacher and practitioner
2. Positive & conscious communication Friendship and trust
3. Principles of management to the verbal instructions, observation, teaching styles,
4. Time management
5. Art of Demonstrations, Use of voice in class, assisting and correcting, dealing with injuries and safety precautions
6. Art of Alignment, at all the possible levels
7. Use of voice in class
8. Mental & emotional preparation for teaching
9. Class preparation
10. 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.

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

Accommodation Facilities and Food

Goa is a much greener state in India, and Yoga Nisarga is located in beautiful nature just 10 min walking distance from famous and beautiful Ashwem Beach, Goa. Our Yoga center is a two-story building surrounded by coconut trees and nature with a mountain, an ideal location for Yoga Teacher Training and Retreats. The rooms are clean and comfortable with helpful staff. The rooms equipped with a king-sized bed with a fan, mosquito net, attached bath, and hot water. If you plan to arrive a few days before or wish to stay a few days more after the course ends, let us know so we can reserve the room for you, depending upon availability. You are responsible for the extra nights’ accommodation fees.

You will enjoy Yoga and Meditation practice on the rooftop specious Yoga Hall with a beautiful mountain view. On the ground floor, we have a Vegetarian and Vegan cafe for our students to enjoy healthy meals.

We provide delicious vegetarian meals prepared with love and care. We offer a sattvic (balanced) and healthy cuisine using mainly local and organic ingredients. Meals include fruit juice, brown rice, dal, green vegetables, chapati, curry, soups, salads and occasionally healthy sweets.