300h Advanced YTT

300h Advanced Yoga Teacher Training in South India

Empowering Chakras & Healing the Heart

1 - 25 February 2025  

Reconnect to the Wisdom of Your Heart
Discover the Spirit of Ancient South India
Find Authenticity and Joy

 

Put your busy life on hold for a month and realign with your heart in mystical South India. Surrounded by tropical gardens, birdsong and the spirit of ancient India, with temples of incredible beauty and history, our yoga villa near Auroville and Pondicherry offers the ideal space to breathe in life and happiness. Join us for a life-affirming, love-brimming, heart-opening experience that builds your depth as a yoga teacher and practitioner as you traverse the journey of the 300h training course with the Himalayan Yoga Institute.

Expect a revealing journey into your inner being.

Escape the winter back home and experience South India at its best, when temperatures are extremely pleasant and the weather mild and soothing. It’s the perfect time to relax into your heart and find profound healing and integration of your whole being. Our signature 300h training course approaches advanced yoga from a therapeutic and spiritual perspective, delving deep into the energetic, hormonal, emotional and spiritual benefits of the asanas. The daily practice of asanas, pranayama, chanting, kirtan dance and mantra meditation allow for deep, yet gentle healing at the subtle energetic and psychic level, allowing for your true self to emerge and shine. Just one week into the programme your face will have a beautiful glow and your whole being will manifest radiance and vibrancy. Our signature chakra classes will unlock long-forgotten joy, enthusiasm and the aspiration for an inspired and meaningful life. Relish the slow pace and full immersion into the powerful practice of therapeutic and chakra cleansing practice, while receiving cutting-edge insight into discoveries of neuroscience, biology, breathing and breath retention as they relate to ancient, traditional and authentic yoga techniques.

 

Release Your Fears and Realign Body with Spirit

 

This course brings to life the age-old wisdom and authentic science of the yoga of India – in the very place where yoga was born and where the subtle vibrations of the mystical and deeply spiritual reverberations of this sacred land and nature are still alive and palpable.

 

A unique feature of our training is our approach to asana practice: The asanas are practiced and taught in the Rajadhiraja tradition of Tantra yoga, offering ancient knowledge on the deeply transformational effect of asanas with regards to our hormonal and chakra system - rarely taught in other yoga schools. You will learn and practice 108 of the most important asanas as they relate to healing, chakra balancing, body/mind integration and heart opening. As you will sharpen your teaching skills through in-depth alignment and adjustment workshops, you will develop a new perspective of yoga and life itself. You will also be encouraged to develop your creative skills in yoga teaching and sequencing for theme-based classes. Furthermore, we will explore a variety of yoga styles such as Yin, Anusara, Iyengar, Power yoga, Hot yoga, Sivananda and Vinyasa so as to compare the sequencing effects of each style.

 

Another unique feature is lifelong personalized mentoring offered by Ganga Devi, the principal teacher on this course, to those who wish to receive guidance after the completion of their training. Ganga has taught and practiced yoga and meditation for more than thirty years. She has also trained and performed as a professional dancer of Bharatanatyam – the classical dance of India.
She passionately uses her special gift of bringing people together in ceremony to connect, sing, dance, heal and release. With her intricate knowledge about the use of breath she skilfully uses a unique system of breathing and breath retention when adapting yoga as a therapy for the body, mind and soul. Ganga is also a talented musician and nada yogini (sound healer), sharing bhajans, kirtan and Indian raga music to complement the deeply transformational work she undertakes on each of the 300h programmes.

Read more about Ganga Devi...

Highlights of the Empowering Chakras & Healing the Heart 300h Yoga Teacher Training

 

  • We maintain small class sizes for maximum personalized attention.
  • Learn from a master teacher with 30+ years of experience in yoga, tantra, kirtan, pranayama, chakra healing & awakening.
  • Cleanse body, inspire mind and uplift spirit withtraditional South Indian meals based on Ayurvedic principles, and optional supported fasting
  • Stay in one of the large rooms of our stunning Kerala style villa, with an open yard and fish pond in the central part of the house, and enjoy the warm and welcoming service of our daily attendants
  • Eat delicious vegetarian or vegan meals and organic fresh teas prepared by local chefs
  • Practice, play and dine in beautiful open air shala spaces, surrounded by palm trees and green views of exotic leafy and flowering trees
  • Receive an international 300hour Yoga Alliance certification
  • Connect with your Inner Self while spending time in the lush tropical garden filled with birdsong, resting in the hammock close to the creek and outdoor pond
  • Practice yoga in beautiful natural indoor and outdoor spaces. Our indoor space receives light and fresh air from the central opening in the roof
  • Shop for authentic Indian clothing and textiles, beautiful handmade handicrafts and herbal products produced by the local craftsmen/women of Auroville 
  • Receive personalized instruction in meditation and receive a daily routine of asana prescription individually tailored just for you, that will allow you to advance your practice 
  • Learn the secrets of Tantric Rajadhiraja yoga, a long forgotten, yet highly powerful approach to yoga, which will completely rewire your body, clear your mind and awaken your soul
  • Receive our unique 7 Signature Chakra Healing Class Templates sequenced specifically for deep transformation and cleansing of the chakras
  • Learn rare practices such as mudras for each chakra, chakra visualization and meditation techniques that can be incorporated into yoga classes
  • Our yoga instructor certification courses are of outstanding quality,marked by excellence and attention to detail. They are the most thorough and comprehensive ones you will find 
  • The training is not only suitable for aspiring yoga teachers but also for those who simply want to learn more about yoga and develop a stronger self-practice
  • There is limited space on all our courses. 
  • "I have been blessed to undertake both my initial 200 hours teaching training up in the Himalayas, and then last year complete my advanced 300 hours teacher training in Tamil Nadu with Ganga Devi. She is the most wonderful and and knowledgeable teacher I have come across in my 21 years of personal practice and shares an inner depth of spirituality that has changed my life. Being able to immerse yourself in your teacher training without the distractions of everyday life is a wonderful experience and I believe allows you to focus on the materials and your training and personal development in a much more thorough way. The training materials are varied, in depth and gives a holistic approach to teaching yoga - true yoga, not a fitness exercise class. Being able to train in India, the home of yoga is a real blessing and brings an entirely deeper aspect to the course. The additional trips/ visits are a wonderful way to immerse yourself deeper in the local culture. I particularly enjoy the kiirtan, singing the beautiful songs and the meditation as this is an opportunity to connect with yourself in a much deeper way than you would perhaps otherwise do. The way the course is structured allows you time for formal study and to enjoy the surroundings of the peaceful garden and terrace whilst reviewing your materials and additional practice. Since completing my teacher training I have successfully set up my own yoga business and confidently teach group classes, 1:1 lessons, meditations, workshops, retreats and paddleboard yoga in a wonderfully inclusive and mindful way. Words cannot describe how grateful I am to Ganga and all the wisdom she has been kind enough to share with me over the years. I am very much looking forward to studying with her again in the future. If you are considering completing your yoga teacher training then I highly recommend the Himalayan Yoga Institute."

    Jez Culley, Beaminster, Dorset
  • "The Himalayan Institute Teacher Training is superb in all aspects.  The lovely villa accommodation, in a peaceful, beautiful, and secluded setting, provides delicious yogic meals and charming, attentive staff. Logistics were planned and executed with efficiency and comfort, including transportation and extraordinary outings.  No request seemed to be too much trouble for teachers, staff, and host. Best of all I was taught so much more than I even expected.  Thorough instruction was provided in all aspects of how to teach effective, individualized, safe, and therapeutic yoga classes.  Curriculum and resources provided were substantive and extensive. I learned more than just the physical aspects teaching asanas.  I was also inspired by learning the history, philosophy, and spirituality of yoga. Being provided with daily guidance in meditation and bhakti yoga has transformed my life. Ganga Devi, director and extraordinary teacher, lovingly and selflessly offers to provide resources, information, and assistance even after training has concluded.  There are no words to adequately express how much this training and Ganga have done to enhance my personal spiritual development."

    Barbara Graff, Thetford, Norfolk
  • "What I liked most about this training? Ganga, the principal teacher! I could not have had a better experience. Ganga was the light in all our hearts, a true yogini and a very skilled and experienced teacher. Ganga, you make all of the teachings deeply fascinating and you kept us in the moment every time you taught. I feel that I have made immense progress and that my future practice will be way more stable and interesting. I will keep riding the wave and yoga will be the center of my life. The accommodation and facilities were perfect! Very subtle and sentient setting. The food was brilliant and I always felt that my environment contributed to my practice and a very supportive and tranquilizing way. Ganga's philosophy classes were the highlight of the training and my favourite part of the course. Ganga has such deep passion and understanding. All the subjects were conveyed in a pure and loving way. I simply could not get more excited. I felt like time had stopped. It was a big experience for me. So deeply inspiring. Thank you! I loved every moment of the practical classes and workshops and to have a yogini like Ganga to help your practical experience is a big opportunity. So many years of experience come to expression in Ganga's asana classes. She knows all the postures in profound detail. She is a loving example of what a regular asana practice can do to your being. My own practice and understanding has improved by light years. I am deeply satisfied with this training. It was very informative, inspiring, challenging, loving and enlightening. It feels like everything was meant to be. This course provides true and traditional yoga for the true spiritual seeker. It was beyond all my expectations and I will never forget such a life-changing experience. I am so deeply moved and grateful for having been part of this training. I will keep developing my practice and teaching and I deeply hope to be able to contribute and participate in your future ashram and projects."

    Sofus Leo Juncker-Jensen, Hellerup, Denmark

Why You will Love Sharanya

 

“Sharanya” translates as “giver of refuge. It is a yoga villa nestled in an oasis of native plants, herbs and fruit trees. A long private driveway leads you to the 4500sq ft villa set in grounds of 1.5 acres, making it into an oasis of peace and quiet. Accommodations are in beautiful, airy and large rooms, decorated with antique furniture and suggesting the flair of ancient India. The large central courtyard acts as a focal point of the villa allowing in natural light and ventilation. Our delicious meals with locally-grown foods are lovingly prepared by South Indian chefs and served on the terrace with a garden view. It’s a perfect place to reconnect with nature and its incredible beauty. “Kalari”, ancient style of martial arts is still taught to this day in a school in the neighbourhood of our yoga villa.
Our venue is located in the vibrant green belt of Auroville, studded with traditional local Tamil villages. The Auroville beach is a 5 min drive away.

1Curriculum

Asanas (yoga postures)

The science of Sun salutation- in depth analysis of this important sequence, incl. the history, breakdown, benefits and symbolism of the same.

  • Asanas – the practice of 108 asanas
  • Asana families
  • Refining asanas
  • Transitioning out of asanas
  • The constitutent elements of asanas
  • Yoga Nidra – Visualizations for Yoga Nidra and how to conduct a Yoga Nidra class
  • Asanas for each chakra and gland

Pranayama and Breathing exercises

  • Advanced understanding of the process of breathing
  • Expanding the repertoire of breathing exercizes
  • Advanced pranayama techniques: Ujjayi, Surya Bheda, Sitali, Sitkari, Bhramari
  • Anuloma/Viloma will be practiced daily
  • The 10 Vayus (Pranas) and Pranayama

Kriyas, Bandhas, Mudras and other practice

  • The Power of Mudras - whole body and healing hand mudras
  • Lymphatic self-massage in asana classes
  • The Aura (Ojas) and how to develop it
  • Balancing energy
  • Chakra healing
  • How to determine your unique psycho-spiritual nature
  • Neti, Nauli, Kapalabhati and tongue cleaning : classical yogic purification techniques for the nose, lungs, abdomen and tongue
  • Practicing Bandhas: Jalandhara, Uddayana and MulaBandha

Yoga anatomy, physiology and Bio-Psychology

  • Exploration of the major body systems in relationship to asana practice – in particular the nervous system, the lymphatic system and the endocrine system. The effect of endocrine glands on our psyche.
  • The Nervous system (with emphasis on understanding the autonomous nervous system - consisting of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system). We will look at the interrelatedness of the spine with the inner organs via the sympathetic and parasympathetic
  • nerve fibres and how asanas improve the functioning of the inner organs directly and indirectly (via the spine).
  • The Lymphatic system and lymphatic drainange techniques
  • Applied anatomy related to the physical aspects of yoga (muscles and how they are used in 24 selected asanas)
  • Human Anatomy and Yoga Physiology are important aspects of yoga study, but another relatively unexplored aspect of yoga is Bio-Psychology. Bio-Psychology is the study of glands and hormones and their profound effects on all physical and mental (psychic) functions like growth, digestion, energy levels, emotions, etc.
  • Chakra balancing workshops (using asana in chakra work) - we will look at each chakra and their related propensities and explore teachniques to regain physical and emotional/mental balance

Diet and Nutrition

  • We will look at the yogic and ayurvedic principles of eating, while also integrating the Western scientific approach to nutrition
  • Personalizing your dietary regime
  • The use of herbs

Ayurveda

  • Ayurvedic life regimes for each humor (dosha)
  • How does disease happen?
  • The 6 tastes and the digestive process
  • The Methods of Reintegration (Reduction therapy, Detoxification therapy and Tonification)

Introduction to Yoga Therapy

  • How to prescribe asanas for 20 most common conditions in the light of bio-psychology
  • We will look at some major conditions and the therapies prescribed for these conditions based on yogic science. We will not only determine the morning and evening asana practice for each condition but also the necessary lifestyle changes (sleep, work, relationships, exercize, diet and other yogic techniques - fasting, kriyas, mudras, bandhas, meditation - and how they should be adopted to various conditions.

Special Needs Training

  • How to approach the practice with clients who have certain conditions (how to maintain healthy joints and joint mobility, yoga for headaches, backache, diabetes, depression etc.)

The History of Yoga

  • The 6 schools of Indian philosophy
  • Hatha Yoga in the light of Tantra
  • Rasayana and the ancient alchemists
  • Kashmiri Shaivism and Shaiva Siddhanta
  • The influence of Shiva on Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism
  • The influence of Krsna
  • Shrii Shrii Anandamurti and contemporary yoga
  • The interplay of the Vedas and Tantra
  • Tantra and the Indo-Aryan Civilization

Sanskrit

  • Correct pronunciation of mantras
  • Sanskrit alphabet

Teaching Practice and Personal Development

  • Public Speaking
  • Developing your voice and communication
  • Traditional approaches to Asana Sequencing
  • The 5 principles of Asana Sequencing
  • Creating theme-based classes
  • Setting an intention
  • Sequencing classes for each chakra
  • Sequencing restorative classes
  • Develop your observation skills
  • Detailed alignment workshop
  • Detailed adjustment and correction workshop

Meditation

  • How to integrate a variety of simple meditation techniques into your class
  • Guided meditation and personal meditation techniques
  • Mantra initiation (if desired)

Raja Dhiraja Yoga

  • Ashtanga - the 8 limbs of yoga as taught by Patanjali
  • Ethics and moral principles – workshop and discussion
  • Koshas – the five layers of the mind – deeper understanding
  • Kaoshikii and Tandava: dynamic yogic dances for women and men

Kundalini Yoga

  • Deeper understanding Kundalini and Nada Yoga
  • Deeper understanding of the chakras

Bhakti Yoga

  • Kirtan: devotional chanting of Sanskrit mantras
  • Understanding chanting and its benefits on the emotions
  • Creativity and artistic expression for spiritual development and upliftment
  • Bhajans (devotional songs), Prabhat Samgiita (devotional music for mental expansion)
  • Various types of Bhakti and Kevala Bhakti

Philosophy

  • The 4 stages of Sadhana
  • The 3 stages of psychic evolution
  • The 7 secrets of success as given by Shiva (and how to apply them in daily life)
  • The symbolism of Shiva
  • Vidya and Avidya Maya - from ignorance to knowledge
  • The 4 states of consciousness
  • Creation of the universe and the Tantric theory of creation (Shiva Shakti)
  • Hearing, reflecting and contemplating the teachings
  • How to incorporate philosophy in a class setting
  • Tantra Shastra and Tantra Sadhana
  • The 7 stages of Samadhi

Business Skills and Self-development

  • How to speak about what you are doing
  • Presentation skills
  • Anatomy of a successful workshop
  • How to organize and plan for a yoga retreat
  • Find your dharma and contribute to the world
  • Beyond business into living your yoga and changing the world
2Daily Schedule
  • 05:30 Pranayama, bandhas, mudras, kriyas
  • 06:15 Bhajans, Chanting, Meditation
  • 07:00Asanas
  • 09:00 Breakfast
  • 09:30 Workshop/Lecture/Anatomy and Physiology
  • 10:30 Karma Yoga
  • 11:00 Lecture/Workshop
  • 12:00 Lunch
  • 12.45 Main lecture (philosophy/theory/history)
  • 14:15 snack and leisure/self-study
  • 16:30 Asanas and asana techniques
  • 18:30 Satsang (meditation, kirtan, chanting)
  • 19:30 Dinner
  • 20:00 Sanskrit/Workshop
  • 22:00 Lights out
3The Venue & Accommodation
Sharanya

Sharanya is a beautiful villa near the model community Auroville in South India. It is located about 2 miles away from the Auroville Beach. A long private driveway leads you to the 4500sq ft villa set in grounds of 1.5 acres. The villa is built in the traditional Kerala style using rammed earth. This eco-friendly method of construction results in a structure that is naturally cool throughout the year.

The large central courtyard acts as a focal point of the villa allowing in natural light and ventilation. The villa is decorated with unique details and antique furniture, yet has all the comforts of home. The house is sufficiently away from the main road to keep out the noise and ensure almost total silence.

Accommodation

  • Shared accommodation (up to 5 people of the same gender sharing a room)
  • Triple accommodation (3 people sharing one room)
  • Double accommodation (2 people sharing one room)
4Travel Information

Visa

You will need a valid Tourist visa to enter India. To obtain this you will need to contact your local Indian High Commission, fill in the application form, which is usually available to download online, and take it to them or send it in along with the required fee. This can take up to 10 business days (i.e. two weeks) and your visa is activated from the day you get it rather than upon entry into the country. When stating your purpose on your visa form it is best to say Tourism.
Your passport has to be valid for at least another six months.

How to get to Pondicherry?

By flight

If you are travelling from London, you can find inexpensive flights to Chennai and New Delhi via the Skyscanner and Ebookers website:
www.skyscanner.com
www.ebookers.com

The best way to travel is to take a direct international flight to Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. If you arrive by 12 noon you can be part of our pick up, which we will organize from Chennai to Pondicherry. In case you are arriving a day prior to the arrival day, you can stay one night in Chennai and we will recommend a guest house where you can spend the night. The other option is to fly to Delhi and then take a domestic flight from Delhi to Chennai. You will have to get to the domestic airport from the international Indira Gandhi Airport, which is easy as both airports are next to each other. You can book your internal flight via cleartrip:
www.cleartrip.com

Arrival and departure

  • You would want to arrive on the first day of the course by 12 noon at Chennai airport, and depart on the last date in the evening. When you arrive you will have a chance to relax, unwind and recuperate from your travel. In the evening you’ll get to meet others on the training over dinner and your yoga trainings' programme will start the following morning.
  • We will organize a group transfer from the airport in Chennai on the arrival day at about 12.00 noon. In case you are arriving later on that day you would have to make your way to the yoga house on your own, however we can help with contact details of a taxi company we use.
5Excursions and Other Activities

Visit to Mahabalipuram


You will have a chance to see Mamallapuram (or Mahabalipuram) on the way from Chennai to our venue. Mamallapuram is a UNESCO protected heritage site, displaying gorgeous stone carvings and temple structures of great beauty. Mahabalipuram is an ancient historic town and was a bustling seaport during the time of Periplus (1st century CE) and Ptolemy (140 CE). Ancient Indian traders who went to countries of South East Asia sailed from the seaport of Mahabalipuram.


By the 7th century it was a port city of the South Indian dynasty of the Pallavas. It has a group of sanctuaries, which was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries: Rathas (temples in the form of chariots), Mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air reliefs such as the famous 'Descent of the Ganges', and the Shore temple, with thousands of sculptures dedicated to Shiva. While travelling to our venue on the arrival day, the minibus that picks up students at the airport and from Chennai, will stop in Mahabalipuram for about two hours for sightseeing, exploration and lunch.


Excursions to Auroville, Pondicherry and Tiruvannamalai


We will visit Auroville (City of Dawn) is an experimental township in Villupuram district mostly in the state of Tamil Nadu, India with some parts in the Union Territory of Pondicherry (Puducherry) in South India.. The city is dedicated to the vision of Sri Aurobindo.It was founded in 1968 by Mirra Alfassa (known as "the Mother") and designed by architect Roger Anger. As stated in Alfassa's first public message in 1965,
Auroville wants to be a universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony, above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities. The purpose of Auroville is to realize human unity.
— Mirra Alfassa


Pondicherry will be another destination. Pondicherry, called Puducherry in the local language, is a unique town, which used to be a French colony, hence it combines French and Indian architecture. It is a unique city like no other in India, where India meets France with all the uniqueness of each style in architecture and culture. Many streets retain French names, and French-style villas are a common sight. In the French quarter, the buildings are typically colonial style with long compounds and stately walls. The Indian quarter consists of houses lined with verandas and with large doors and grilles. These French and Indian style houses are preserved as they are considered heritage buildings. The French language can still be heard in Puducherry. We will visit temples, the promenade and the Aurobindo ashram in Puducherry.
The second excursion will be to the small town of Tiruvannamalail, which has a longstanding spiritual history and inhabits the famous Arunachala hill, considered to be the heart centre of the Earth. Here the legendary sage Sri Ramana lived and guided many spiritual seekers. One of the largest temples dedicated to Shiva has been built here.
Annamalaiyar temple: Shiva is worshiped as Annamalaiyar or Arunachaleswarar, and is represented by the lingam, with his idol referred to as Agni lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Unnamulai Amman. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. The 9th century Saiva saint poet Manikkavasagar composed the Tiruvempaavai here. The temple complex covers 10 hectares, and is one of the largest in India. It houses four gateway towers known as gopurams. The tallest is the eastern tower, with 11 stories and a height of 66 metres (217 ft), making it one of the tallest temple towers in India. The temple has numerous shrines, with those of Annamalaiyar and Unnamulai Amman being the most prominent. The temple complex houses many halls; the most notable is the thousand-pillared hall built during the Vijayanagar period.


Ramanashram: This ashram is dedicated to the contemporary sage Sri Ramana. As a boy of sixteen in 1896, he challenged death by a penetrating enquiry into the source of his being. Later hailed as Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi he revealed the direct path of practice of Self-enquiry and awakened mankind to the immense spiritual power of the holy Arunachala Hill, the spiritual heart of the world. An ashram did not spring up immediately. At first there was only a shed with bamboo poles and a roof of palm leaves. Through the ensuing years the numbers grew, donations came in and regular ashram premises were built – the hall where Ramana sat, the office, the bookstore, the dispensary, the guest room for male visitors and a couple of small bungalows for guests who made a longer stay. A group of sadhus made a colony at Palakottu in a grove to the west of the ashram. Over the years the ashram has seen a growing number of visitors. A special highlight is the room where Sri Ramana used to spend most of the time – today it is open for those who want to meditate or simply sit there in silence.

6What to bring
  • Yoga mat- please bring your own yoga mat
  • Alarm clock
  • Money: It is best to exchange cash to rupees, the Indian currency, at the airport, and there are also some ATMs within a 15 minute taxi ride from Ropa. You would want to have some funds on your arrival, which you can purchase at your airport of departure, however rupees are not to be taken out of India on your return. For the up to date exchange rate see www.xe.com
  • Electrical adaptors: South India operates on 220V, the same 2 prong plugs as Europe, which are different from the UK ones, so you may want to bring an electrical converter plug.
  • Torch / flashlight: Power outages are frequent in India and part of the charm but you might want some help seeing in the dark.
  • Earplugs: If you are sensitive sleeper, you may want to bring them along.
  • Sunscreen: You will need to take care against the strong sun, especially when arriving from winter.
  • Clothing: please be sensitive to the local culture and dress modestly. Always cover your legs (long trousers, no skirts), your belly and wear short- or long-sleeved upper body clothing. You may want to pick up some of the beautiful Indian clothing called Salwar Kamiz, consisting of pants and a dress in the local shops or bring them with you from London (they can be bought in Indian stores across the city).

Also remember to bring:

Meditation cushion, flip flops (one pair for indoors and another one for outdoors), trainers, writing pad, alarm clock, towel, sleeping bag, private toiletry items, soap, clothesline, detergent, money belt

A copy of your visa, passport and plane ticket should be kept separately from your luggage.

7Other Information

Books

A reading list will be sent to you upon registration

Course Language

The course will be taught in English.

Dates include arrival and departure days

  • 4 weeks of theoretical and practical training in all aspects of yoga
  • Internationally recognised certificate accredited by Yoga Alliance

Cancellation terms 

The cost of this course includes administration, tuition and a teacher's manual. Students must bring a mat for asanas and toiletries. Towels are provided (not to be taken outdoors). We regret that it is not possible to make refunds or issue credits on this course. Bank transfers and card payments are accepted. A valid Travel Health Insurance policy must be shown upon arrival. 

The initial deposit of £400 will reserve your place. The full remainder will have to be paid latest 8 weeks before the commencement of the course. In some cases arrangements can be made by contract to pay in 3 installments (please, let us know well in advance if you require this option, i.e. this option needs to be requested at the time of submitting the application and cannot be accommodated for if it has not be requested in the application).  Please note: Under no circumstances will there be refunds or transfer of fees after the course has begun and within 6 weeks before commencement. No transfer of fees to another course for any reason except for bereavement that must be proven providing us with legal documents.

We reserve the right to cancel the training in which case we will refund the entire fee for the teacher training paid to us.


Please contact

Himalayan Yoga Institute
3rd Floor
86-90 Paul Street
London
EC2A 4NE
Tel: +44 (0)7969157994
Email: info@himalayanyogainstitute.com

Why You Will Love This Training

 

The 300-hour training as designed by the Himalayan Yoga Institute is a residential teacher training which will allow you to fully immerse yourself in the lifestyle and practices of deeply inspiring and transformational yoga. You will be encouraged to find your own authentic voice and creativity in asana teaching and to reconnect with your most precious talents and gifts to share with your students through creative intention setting and exploration of themes in yoga classes. Most importantly you will be provided with tools you can take with you back home for further self-exploration and healing on the energetic and emotional levels. And you will be equipped to provide this to your own students too. This course may alter your understanding of yoga and enable you to teach with more depth, inspiration, intuition and creativity.

The teachings are rooted in the philosophy of Yoga, Tantra, as well as Bhakti yoga and Yoga Therapy, meeting you wherever you may be in life, expanding your horizon in terms of how you can apply the practices for personal growth, healing and your evolution as a person and teacher.

For nearly 4 weeks you will be living, breathing and embracing all facets of the yogic lifestyle, which will not only make you into a more well-rounded practitioner but also help you align with your higher Self and develop a vision for your life.

Our 300h YTT will expand your consciousness and open new doors so you may discover within the hidden treasures of your heart and soul. You will experience a profound rewiring of your body, clearing of mind and purification of your emotions.

Our training courses meet and exceed the Yoga Alliance standards’ guidelines and you will receive a thorough understanding of asanas, mudras, mantras and visualization for chakras, pranayama techniques, transitioning in and out of asanas, traditional and contemporary sequencing, special needs yoga, yoga therapy, theory, yoga history, chakra healing, and the six schools of Indian philosophy. Asanas will be explored through our signature Rajadhiraja Yoga Method and its application in contemporary styles of yoga. You will also have an opportunity to experience authentic Bhakti yoga and Kirtan ceremony. 

You will receive 7 unique Signature Templates for classes specifically designed for chakra balancing and healing, and 10 Signature Templates for regular yoga classes, pre-designed and ready to go, while also learning how to create engaging, uplifting and inspirational theme-based classes. 

Eventually, you will have great clarity about your greatest gifts and talents, which seek to find expression. We empower our students to become leaders in their communities so they may share with others, not just yoga but their wisdom and insight.

You will come away with a powerful personal practice that will balance your mind, awaken your chakras, heal your heart and help you joyfully walk your life’s path. 

Prices

 

Fee includes all classes and training, a teacher's manual, meals, tea, snacks, water and accommodation. Flights, airport transfers and excursions are excluded.

 

Airport transfers and excursion costs are not included.

It is recommended to purchase a travel health insurance policy through your travel agency.

A deposit of £400 will reserve your place.

For further information please get in touch. 

Call us on +44 (0)7969157994 

Email: info@himalayanyogainstitute.com