Yoga Teacher Training – YTT 200 Hours

Topics Covered in your 200 hours

Practice

• Prayer and mantra singing
• Satkarma- (cleansing techniques)
• Asana (postures)
• Body alignment and its importance in yoga
• Yoga safety guidelines
• Mudra and Bandha
• Pranayama (breathing)
• Dhyan (Meditation)
• Guided teaching practice

Teaching methodology

• Principles of demonstration
• Instruction-cueing
• Teaching styles
•  The student’s process of learning
•  Business skills
•  Setting up classes
• Communication skills
• Observation, assisting and correcting

Anatomy and physiology

• Physical anatomy & physiology
• Spiritual anatomy and physiology

Yoga philosophy

• Studying of yoga philosophies and traditional texts
• Yogic diet, lifestyle and ethics

Assessment

The trainee will be assessed on class participation, lesson planning, practicum, chanting, leading a workshop, will have to teach a philosophy lesson and on-going observations during classes by the teacher. Trainees will receive valuable feedback on their teaching practicums from both the teacher and students, and will be required to meet certain teaching standards regarding knowledge of anatomy, asana alignment, adjustments and communication.

Course requirements

Requirements to apply for the 200 Hour Teacher Training Course are an existing yoga practice, an open mind, commitment to learning, and motivation to become a worthy yoga teacher. Applicants with a beginner practice are welcome to apply for our training provided they can display a high level of self-discipline during the course as it is physically, mentally and spiritually demanding and also highly rewarding.

Whats included

• Three delicious organic vegetarian/vegan meals a day and unlimited herbal teas
• Accommodation for 24 nights *
• 13% VAT and 10% service charge
• One Ayurvedic massages
• One Steam or Sauna
• Yoga Manual Book, Yoga text book and stationery
• Yoga alliance certificate affiliated to Yoga Alliance USA

Other Expenses

• Travel Expenses to and from the retreat including airfare, airport transfers
• Spending money for outings and day trips
• Travel and medical insurance is also recommend
• Laundry (available for extra charge)

Please note this schedule is changeable on request by the students. The students will get one day off per week (usually on a Sunday) but this can also be changed.

We are very mindful of the trainees’ living experience here. Since they will be occupied with vigorous learning throughout the day, we want them to have a comfortable sleep and a good ambience.

We have beautiful & spacious accommodation facilities for our students. There are three options:

• Bamboo cottages
• Traditional rooms in a building
• Deluxe rooms

All the cottages are Sanku valley facing making the beautiful outside view available to you. The rooms are equipped with all the necessary amenities such as two large single beds, clean bedsheets, wash & hand towels, along with attached western style bathrooms containing all the essentials including running hot water.

During the course duration, the rooms will be provided on a twin-sharing basis (two people in one room). You can also opt for a single room with an extra charge for any of the three options mentioned above. The deluxe rooms are more equipped, hence, its price is slightly higher than the rest.

Our retreat package offers accommodation in natural and beautiful surroundings. With four options, which are, Bamboo cottages, Standard rooms, Panoramic deluxe rooms and Panoramic sweet rooms, you can choose the most preferable room for yourself. The outside view from the rooms is marvelous as it is Sanku valley facing surrounded by mountains. Nothing is as relaxing as floating waves of white clouds over the vast horizon, with shimmering sunlight through it and the lush green trees waving back as the breeze makes its way through them.

The necessary amenities are provided during your stay including wash & bath towels, comfortable beds with blankets & quilts, hot water in attached western-style bathrooms. We ensure a comfortable stay for it is part of the pampering.

The cost is per room, so it depends on you whether you want to share it with someone along with you or you want a single one. The price for the four categories of rooms mentioned earlier is different. To know in detail,
kindly contact us @ +977 98510 92635 (Dr. Chintamani).

Bamboo Cottage Rooms

• Spacious Rooms
• two separate single beds
• attached spacious bathrooms
• Hot and Cold Shower

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Standard Rooms

• Spacious Rooms
• two large size beds
• attached spacious bathrooms
• Comfortable Study Table + Chair
• Hot and Cold Shower
• Panaromic view from window

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Panoramic Deluxe Rooms

• Spacious Room
• Two large size Bed / KING Size Bed)
• Comfortable Study Table + Chair
• attached spacious bathrooms
• Hot and Cold Shower
• Panoramic view from window / Balcony
• Air Condenser

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Max students enrolled

We enroll max 16 students at a time during our Yoga Teacher Training course.

What to bring

The weather in the retreat varies from season to season. During the months of December, January and February it gets quite cold especially in the mornings and in the evenings. The summer (March – June) months are warm and breezy .The rainy season (July – September) will be warm weather with occasional rain showers. Nepal has an electricity ration and scheduled power cuts are often. So we recommend the following:

• Warm clothing for evenings and mornings (winter)
• Warm socks and hat (winter)
• Waterproof walking shoes and outdoor wear (winter and rainy season)
• Sandals for around the retreat
• A warm cardigan or blanket/shall for meditation
• A head lamp and batteries or flashlight
• Conservative dress for temple visits; Ideally cotton conservative dress for yoga (avoid crop tops and low cut tops, shorts, and see-through clothing)
• A refillable water bottle/thermos (drinking water and tea available on site)
• An open mind
• Personal medical kit
• Mosquito and bug repellents (summer and rainy season)
• Personal toiletries

Optional

• Your own yoga mat (question of personal preference) but we also supply them
• Yoga towel
• Extra highlighters, pens and a diary (we provide 1 notepad for lessons, a pen and a pencil as well as the manual)
• We supply all bedding, towels, electrical heaters and extra blankets (during the winter) for the room.

What to expect here at the center?

• As electricity is limited be mindful of what electronics to bring (small bandwith wifi available) but we do have electricity back up for the power cuts.
• We operate a strict policy of no smoking alcohol or drugs. Abiding by Pantajalis 8 limbs of yoga, no violence, no swearing, no meat consumption. Respect, honesty, and truthfulness are expected by all, at the retreat; staff, guest, and students, towards one and other, the property and its surrounding wildlife.
• As a student at the retreat, you will be considered a member of our community where everyone shares meals together on a fixed menu at fixed times. We try to accommodate our fellow students as best as we can by providing organic healthy vegetarian meals. Should you have medical dietary requirement please let us know in advance or alternatively bring with you what you may need (we do not serve meat nor fish nor eggs and all dairy is cow based)

During class time we don’t allow the use of mobile phone or any other electrical gadgets. We take time keeping seriously and will require you to be punctual throughout the course.  

What is the course comprised of?
The 25 day Sanatan Yoga Teacher Training (YTT 200 Hrs.) comprises of both physical and theoretical studies in traditional Yoga. The different pathways of yoga, asana (85 plus), pranayama, mudra, bandha, philosophy, anatomy, teaching skills.

How big is the group during YTT 200 course?
We enroll limited numbers of students for the yoga training course and keep is as big as 16 people at a time. Our aim is to impart the best of the knowledge in the most effective way possible.

What is the style of Yoga that you teach in this YTT 200 course?
Our YTT 200hrs course follow Sanatan tradition of yoga based on Patanjali’s Ashtanga and classical Hatha. This course (YTT 200) will give you an understanding of the authentic classical yoga system that yogis had been practicing for ages.

How big is the group during this 200 hrs. YTT course?
We enroll limited numbers of students for the Yoga teachers training course and keep is as big as 16 people at a time. Our aim is to impart the best of the knowledge in the most effective way possible.

For other queries related with Yoga teacher training courses please read our YTT FAQs.

The total price for 200hr YTT course is $1400. Advance deposit $200, Non refundable. 

Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hours Certification Course, YTT 200 Hrs. is 25 Days long, starting on the 15th of every month (ending the 9th or 10th of the following month, dependent on 30 day or 31 day months). There will be a maximum of 16 students on each course to save your place.

Time duration : 24 Nights / 25 Days

The balance of your payment will be payable on orientation day here in Nepal.