300-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Syllabus & Details

A 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) is an advanced program designed for certified yoga teachers who have completed a 200-hour YTT. This course deepens knowledge of yoga philosophy, anatomy, teaching methodology, and personal practice.

Course Duration & Format

• Typically 4 to 6 weeks (intensive) or 3 to 6 months (part-time).
• Includes daily yoga practice, lectures, workshops, and teaching practicums.
• Some programs offer online or hybrid options.

Syllabus Breakdown

1. Advanced Asana Practice

• Deepening traditional yoga postures.
• Alignment, adjustments, and modifications.
• Exploring advanced poses (arm balances, inversions, backbends).
• Injury prevention and safe practice.

2. Pranayama & Breathwork

• Advanced breathing techniques (Nadi Shodhana, Bhastrika, Kapalabhati).
• Effects of pranayama on energy channels and chakras.
• Incorporating breathwork into yoga classes.

3. Meditation & Mindfulness

• Various meditation techniques (Vipassana, Chakra meditation, mantra chanting).
• Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation).
• Sound Healing
• Cultivating personal meditation practice.

4. Yoga Philosophy & Ethics

• Deep study of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads.
• Ethics of a yoga teacher (yamas & niyamas).
• Understanding the deeper spiritual aspects of yoga.

5. Anatomy & Physiology

• Functional anatomy for advanced postures.
• Impact of yoga on the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems.
• Common injuries and therapeutic applications of yoga.

6. Ayurveda & Yogic Lifestyle

• Understanding doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and their influence.
• Ayurvedic diet and daily routines for yogis.
• Using Ayurveda for self-care and class planning.

7. Teaching Methodology & Sequencing

• Designing well-balanced and advanced yoga classes.
• Hands-on adjustments and verbal cues.
• Teaching diverse styles (Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative).
• Working with special populations (pregnant women, seniors, athletes).

8. The Business of Yoga

• Building a yoga career and personal brand.
• Social media and online teaching strategies.
• Ethics of teaching and working with students.

Requirements for Certification

• Completion of all training hours.
• Teaching practicum (leading a full class).
• Written and practical assessments.
• Personal project or thesis (varies by school).

After completing a 300-hour YTT, you become a 500-hour certified yoga teacher (RYT-500) with Yoga Alliance.