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At Rishikesh Yogis; we endeavor to teach yoga and meditation in its purest and traditional form. We have built a team of highly experienced and authentic Yoga Teachers who have experience in teaching and practicing Traditional yogic practices. Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training course imbibes the knowledge and wisdom of our dedicated teachers to guide you through your journey.

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Enliven an authentic yogic experience in Ashram's environment and attune your body, mind, and spirit with the knowledge and training of authentic and traditional yoga. Get trained by internationally acclaimed experienced yoga experts, teachers, and spiritualists.

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Upcoming Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh

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200 Hour Yoga TTC in Rishikesh (Traditional Hatha and Hatha Vinyasa)

Start From:1 February 2023 - 24 February 2023

All-Inclusive Price: 1100

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300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification Course in Rishikesh, India

Start From:1 March 2023 - 24 March 2023

All-Inclusive Price: 1800

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200 Hour Yoga TTC in Rishikesh (Traditional Hatha and Hatha Vinyasa)

Start From:1 March 2023 - 24 March 2023

All-Inclusive Price: 1100

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Traditional Hatha & Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Training Highlights

The Yoga courses offered are facilitated by a team of highly qualified and exponential team of teachers in the field of Yoga and meditation. We have a dedicated team of highly experienced and internationally acclaimed Yoga Teachers.
The Yoga Teacher Trainings offered is accredited by Yoga Alliance and is a certification course.
The classes run six days a week that covers experiential Traditional Hatha sessions with special inputs on correct Alignment and Adjustment, Pranayama, Meditation techniques, Mantra Chanting, and evening class that will shed light on Yoga Philosophy, theory of yogic techniques, and Anatomy and Physiology.
Dedicated time for interactive discussions and Q/A sessions.
Required guidance is provided as per the suitability for all age groups and different levels of fitness and understanding.
In-depth theory sessions focusing on Samkhya Philosophy, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Traditional philosophy of Hatha
Yoga, Kundalini Yoga mainly in relation to the meditation and yogic techniques are focused on.
Our teaching pedagogy has proven a great success in the studio method of teaching and has provided many teachers with a functional and innovative way of teaching. We help the students and teachers find their voice and their own narration in the practice as well as teachers.

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Uttam Ghosh – Founder

Hatha Yoga, Meditation & Pranayama Teacher

Acharya Shri Parveen Nair

Non-dual Philosophy and Embodied Yoga

Rajnikant Singh

Yogic Anatomy & Physiology Teacher

Naman

Mantra Sadhana

Ekta Minocha

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07 Days Yoga Retreat

Pratap Rawat

Ashtanga Yoga

Kuldeep Das

Yoga Instructor
07 Days Yoga Retreat

Shivam Thakur

Hatha Vinyasa

Louis (Ramana)

Iyengar Yoga
Yoga Anatomy and Physiology

Claudia Villouta

Hatha-Vinyasa

Ritesh Bhatt

Yoga Anatomy & Adjustment Alignment

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Meditation

by Uttam Ghosh

5 Amazing Benefits Of Meditation You Should Know About

The holistic process of training the mind to focus and redirect the thoughts to increase mindfulness and awareness of the surroundings is defined as meditation. Considered as one of the traditional practices of ancient India, meditation is slowly surpassing its popularity as more people are discovering the cornucopia of health benefits that meditation provides to its practitioners. Meditation can not only help in boosting cognitive abilities but can also help in fostering a positive mood and outlook towards life. Intriguing, right? Curious to know more about the scientific benefits of meditation, continue reading the article then as we share some more details. ABCs of meditation Before we state the abundant benefits of meditation, let us first understand what we mean by meditation. As mentioned before, meditation is considered as the process of making your mind deeply focused for a particular period of time. It is an ancient technique that helps in developing mindfulness and self-awareness. There are different forms of this practice, catering to everyone's needs and some of the popular types of the practice are Mindfulness meditation: Mindfulness meditation involves a person being fully present with their thoughts. During this meditation, one tends to be aware of their emotions and thoughts and tries to acknowledge all of their feelings. Transcendental meditation: Allowing oneself to settle into a profound state of relaxation, transcendental meditation uses a specific mantra, small phrase, word, or sound to achieve inner peace. Guided meditation: Also known as guided visualization, this meditation incorporates imaginations of sceneries and situations that one finds relaxing. Vipassana meditation: An ancient Indian form of meditation, vipassana focuses on self-transformation through self-observation. It helps in establishing a spiritual connection between the mind and the body. Loving-kindness meditation: Also known as metta meditation, loving-kindness meditation involves directing well-wishes towards others in an attempt to evoke warm-hearted feelings in the practitioner. Chakra meditation: Channelizing all the energy sources and spiritual powers in the body, chakra meditation involves aligning all the seven chakras in our body for the better development of the individual. Yoga meditation: Another ancient practice of India, yoga involves incorporating different breathing exercises and postures. Scientific Benefits of meditation Meditation can be practiced in different forms and we just saw some of the most popular ones. Now that we have the different types of meditation out of our way, let us look at some of the potential benefits of meditation. Boosts cognitive abilities Meditation incorporates mindfulness techniques that help one to become aware of their surroundings. Practicing mindfulness helps one to focus on the present and therefore boost the concentration and focus of the individual in the process. Conducted on a group of 37 people, a study has shown meditation helps in increasing the grey matter that is responsible for the regulation of memory, language, and emotions. Meditation can also help in training our meta-awareness and subconscious mind. Improves self-awareness We live in a fast-paced world where everyone is running to complete their daily tasks. Meditation, on the other hand, encourages one to slow down and acknowledge their environment and situations. A person might practice meditation merely for ten minutes a day, however, that ten minutes helps one to focus only on their feelings and thoughts without passing any judgments. Studies have also shown that this self-awareness technique helps in boosting one's self-confidence as well. For those suffering from social anxiety, practicing meditation can be exceptionally beneficial. Helps in managing blood pressure and stress When the hormone cortisol increases in the bloodstream, it causes mental and physical stress. Increased levels of cortisol in the body also lead to the release of cytokines which leads to disruption of sleep and causes anxiety and depression. High-stress levels also lead to an increase in blood pressure. However, on the bright side, research has shown that practicing meditation, especially mindfulness meditation can help in decreasing the inflammation caused due to stress. Practicing meditation daily can help in alleviating the symptoms of stress easily and also improve cardiovascular health. They help in regulating high blood pressure by relaxing the nerve signals that help in coordinating the heart functions. Reduces age-related memory problems Reduction in cognitive abilities at one age is one of the biggest factors for the development of diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Meditation helps in reducing the time of the onset of the decline of cognitive abilities. A study conducted on older volunteers has shown that by practicing meditation, one can not only help in combating memory loss but also help in improving the symptoms caused due to ailments like dementia. Alleviates the overall physical health of the body Apart from boosting the mental health of the body, meditation can also help in improving the physical health of an individual drastically too. Meditation helps in combating addictions and also boosts emotional health. It helps one to manage impulses and therefore control the urges that lead to the addictions. Practicing meditation forms like mindfulness and yoga boosts circulation which helps in solving different health problems in the body. And it is important to mention the fact that since meditation helps in managing the stress levels in the body, it simultaneously also helps in solving the different problems associated with high levels of cortisol in the body. How to practice meditation? Meditation involves a variety of elements and there is no correct way to practice meditation. It solely depends upon the practitioner on how they want to inculcate the practice in his/her daily routine. However, to simplify, we have created a short rundown on how you can practice meditation in your everyday routine. First of all, choose a quiet setting. Calm yourself down and choose a comfortable position. Now focus on your breathing pattern. Take deep breaths in, hold in for a few seconds, and then breathe out. Practice it for 5-10 mins. Then close your eyes, and try to focus on different parts of your body. Try to grasp the sensations that are going through the body at that particular time. This will help one to become self-aware. You can also try to include the chanting of a mantra or any hymn of your religion to relax your body and align the different chakras of your body. You can also try to focus on love and gratitude by sending prayers of goodwill to different people and finally finish off the session with some yoga poses. Now there you go, a detailed guide on the different aspects of meditation. Hopefully, our article was able to shed some light on the scientific benefits of meditation and how to incorporate meditation into your daily routine. With the help of a holistic process like meditation, incorporating the small techniques in your life can help in improving your physical and mental health in no time. If you wonder where you should start from, there are always YouTube videos and guides that can come to our help or you can seek the guidance of a certified practitioner for professional guidance. Read More...

Yoga

by Rishikesh Yogis

What to Pack for Your Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Excited about traveling abroad for your Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) in Rishikesh, India? That one step is a big leep of commitment, faith and belief in yourself and now as you have already enrolled for the Yoga Teacher Training you are wondering what or how to start packing! Let’s start with how long you will stay in Rishikesh, what will be the weather like during the period you will be there. By now you must done some research about the location to ensure that you will be comfortable during the course In particular if you’ve decided on attending YTT in Rishikesh, India, you should be aware while packing that it caters to the natural environment of this city situated at a high altitude. You would need to take cultural factors as well into consideration. Here is a list of important items you should have in your baggage: Seasonal Clothes, Footwears and Accessories Checking the weather in Rishikesh is important before you start putting on your clothes. If you are visiting in autumn or winter, pack warm clothing, shawls, and cardigans. It is also sufficient to have one or two jackets. In summer or spring, pack light with breathable t-shirts, shorts, yoga pants, flip flops, and hats/caps. In addition to providing relief on sunny days, a scarf can also be used as a head cover when visiting religious places. Please keep decent clothes in case you want to explore the city to respect the fact that Rishkesh is a holy city that follows traditions and culture. Toiletries In Rishikesh, most branded skin-care and personal hygiene products are readily available in supermarkets and grocery stores. However if you wish to carry your own stuff than you may carry basic items like. Toothbrush, toothpaste and shaving items Nail clippers and filers Hairbrush Body / Face Wash Moisturizer and sunscreen (mandatory for summers) Towels (for bath and face) Deodorants These are some common items that you will need on a daily basis. Important: Make sure if you use any medically prescribed items than you must carry them along with you. Tip: You can always avoid carrying big shampoo and conditioner containers, unless you use a special brand or medicated ones, travel size bottles or even pouches can be easily bought in stores. Medicines and Supplements Your prescribed medicines, if you take any, it is a must to carry. Try to keep some additional dosages as you may or may not find the exact brand of medicine you are prescribed. For diabetic people, make sure you are packing your insulin properly to prevent damage while traveling. Keep some pain relief ointment and medicine as there are chances of your body getting sore due traveling or jet-lag. You should keep basic medicines handy for any sort of stomach problems, fever, and allergies. Eye drops also become an essential item when you study. If you take supplements of a particular brand then you must carry them otherwise you can always buy the local store in Rishikesh. The yoga school or the retreat location would have been sanitized keeping in line with the COVID rules, still it is a good practice to carry a sanitizer. A Light Carry Bag or Backpack It is always great to travel light as you always like to have some space left if you feel like taking some memories/stuff back from Rishikesh!. It is advisable that you fit your stiff in a lightweight yet sturdy backpack, while also keeping in another small carry-on bag for when you have to travel within Rishikesh. Journals and Notepads Since you are going to attend a training program, it is essential that you keep a couple of journals or notebooks and a few pens or pencils for the notes. Your yoga school may or may not provide them, so to be on a safer side, pack them with your stuff. If not, there are stationery shops in Rishikesh where you can buy a notepad and pens at reasonable costs. Since Rishikesh is a yoga hub, you can also find many yoga related literature in local bookstores that you want to read. Other Tid-Bits While the above were some important essentials, keeping below items may come in handy: Torch or headlamp - for the times when there is no power back-up when the lights go out. Sleeping bag - If you are taking a train you may want to carry this! Chargers for your electronics - do not forget chargers for your phone, kindle, and/or ipad since they are expensive to buy and you might not find their alternatives easily. Umbrella - for the rainy season or the sunny days! Small Sewing Kit - could be helpful in emergencies! A fanny pack - to keep your valuables with you at all times. A first aid kit - band aids, antiseptic ointment and liquid, cotton swabs, etc. could help. Ear-plugs - if you are a light sleeper or you want a quality sleep. Read More...

Teacher Training

by Rishikesh Yogis

Tips for New Yoga Teachers – Steps After Graduating Your YTT

Whenever you complete a course, you are often left with an anxious feeling about what comes next. And it is possible that this same feeling has risen when you graduated from the Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) course. It's an exciting and overwhelming feeling to finish your yoga teacher training. But it might also be difficult to figure out how to increase your newly acquired abilities. For recent graduates, the period immediately preceding and following graduation is crucial. If you took the training only to enhance your knowledge, you pretty much know your way forward. The concern mostly arises for people who want to make teaching yoga a full-time job. They are not sure how to enter this field as a new graduate and make their name out there. So if you are a recent YTT graduate, looking to become a yoga teacher, here are some tips you can follow: Organize Your Training Material and Certificate Make a few color copies of the certificate after you receive it, then have them laminated. Second, create a folder where you may save all the paperwork associated with the training you have already completed. Gather your notebooks, books, and handouts and arrange them. To simplify future referencing, assemble your reading materials and organize them into relevant categories. With more training coming up over the years, having these important materials all in one location would be useful. Having all of that data in one location will be especially useful when submitting applications for teaching jobs. Get Yourself Registered If you want to register for yoga in your area after receiving your certification, consider contacting the local authorities. You can register as a yoga teacher or certified trainer thanks to the alliances that many yoga schools offering certification have with various agencies. Even though it is optional, you can also register yourself with Yoga Alliance, if your school was registered with them, to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). As the yoga alliance is an internationally recognized organization, you can avail many benefits such as access to online workshops, listing in their RYT directory, invitations to yoga alliance events, etc. You will have more opportunities to apply for a job anywhere in the world. Build Your Resume Design a CV that includes your professional skills, teaching experience (if any), training, philosophies, and things that might be relevant to you getting a teaching job. For new graduates, you can include details about your certification, a personal statement about your teaching style, any specialization you plan to learn, any volunteer experience, and the skills you can bring with you to enhance the learning experience of the students. Make sure the content of your resume is more towards the translation of your skills, learning, and experiences towards teaching. Get Insured Getting your yoga liability insurance is considered best if you are planning to start your one yoga studio or take on private clients. It is also a requirement by many yoga studios to have self-insurance at the time of applying for a teaching position. Most yoga studios offer a blanket insurance cover to all those who are employed. Once you receive your insurance copy, create a copy and store it safely in the folder you created above. Become an Assistant It is possible that you might not get a job instantly after attaining your certification. However, it is important to gain classroom experience to develop your teaching style and method. You can explore your local yoga community to see if any yoga studios are taking in assistants. Offering to be a sub in the yoga studio you practice at is also another option. Sign up for an apprenticeship or a mentor-mentee program. All of these will help you get into a routine and provide the know-how of a class setting. Start by enrolling for a month and then you will automatically find ways to commit more time. Invest time in Marketing Yourself If you want people to know about you, you need to spend time on marketing strategies. There are many ways you can approach self-marketing. Create a website or a blog where you can post your schedules, experiences, thoughts, or any other information you think might attract people to yoga. Create business cards with a creative background. You can create your business cards yourself by using DIY websites that offer free subscriptions. Leverage social media such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to spread the word around. LinkedIn is also a good platform to enhance professional networking. Set up a separate dedicated yoga-related account in them and manage them daily. Start a YouTube channel where you can demonstrate your skills or vlog your daily routine. Link these accounts and channels to your website or blog. And lastly, do not forget the power of word-of-mouth! You never know who in your family, neighborhood, office, or friend circle might be on the lookout for a yoga teacher. Develop Your Teaching Method Start started with one or two students at first to gain some confidence. Gather around your family and friends to create a classroom-like environment and teach them. Once you have gained confidence, you can also opt for volunteering in community centers or opening a donation-based class. It can aid in establishing your reputation in the neighborhood and assist in the development of your teaching methodology. Create your classroom strategy and get into the habit of teaching. Attend Workshops The world of yoga is forever active. You will always find an offline or online workshop that will teach you something new. It will help you in keeping abreast with the latest developments and techniques while increasing your knowledge. You never know when they might come in handy. Read More...

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