Best 200 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

The philosophy of Yin Yoga is based on stillness, surrender, mindfulness, patience and awareness. It encourages practitioners to move away from constant physical effort and to observe the body, breath, sensations and mind with more awareness.

• History and evolution of Yin Yoga
• Yin vs. Yang practices
• The three principles: find an appropriate edge, become still, hold the pose for an appropriate time
• Difference between Yin Yoga and dynamic yoga
• Purpose and benefits of Yin Yoga
• The concept of Qi / Chi and the meridians
• Yin and Yang tissues
• Stillness, surrender and awareness

Yin Yoga is not about pushing into the deepest pose. For every pose you learn its purpose, target area, functional anatomy, variations, props, contraindications, modifications, rebound, holding time and verbal cueing.

• Hip / lower body: Butterfly, Half Butterfly, Dragon, Sleeping Swan, Shoelace, Deer, Frog, Saddle, Square, Dragonfly
• Spine / back: Caterpillar, Half Caterpillar, Child's Pose, Sphinx, Seal, Melting Heart
• Banana, Half Banana, Ankle Stretch, Toe Squat, Dangling, Supported Fish
• Shoulder and arm variations, Puppy / Melting Heart variations
• Cat Pulling Its Tail, Twisted Root, Supported Bridge
• Restorative Yin poses

The 200-hour Hatha (Yang) asanas, with emphasis on proper postural alignment and conscious practice.

• Cleansing practices
• Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar A & B)
• Standing yoga postures
• Forward bend yoga postures
• Twisting yoga postures
• Balancing yoga postures
• Inverted yoga postures
• Relaxation yoga postures
• Meditative yoga postures
• Yog Mudras

Learn alignment, props and modifications so every student can practise safely — knowing healthy sensation from pain, and when to back off.

• Props: bolster, blocks, blankets, straps, wall, sandbags, cushions
• Appropriate sensation vs. pain
• Compression vs. tension
• Modifying for different body types
• Knee, hip, spine and shoulder considerations
• Contraindications and pregnancy considerations
• Working with beginners
• Avoiding aggressive adjustments

A functional approach to anatomy: how bones, joints, muscles, fascia and individual skeletal differences shape each person's experience of a posture.

• Basic skeletal anatomy
• Joints and range of motion
• Muscles and connective tissue
• Fascia, ligaments and tendons
• Stress, strain and creep
• Skeletal variation
• Mobility vs. flexibility
• Target areas
• Respiratory and nervous systems

Study classical breathing techniques and the relationship between prana, breath and awareness.

• Meaning and concept of Prana and Pranayama
• Nadi Shodhana
• Kapalbhati
• Bhastrika
• Ujjayi
• Sheetali & Sheetkari
• Bhramari
• Pranayama and Pratyahara

Meditation brings clarity to the mind, calms the emotions and relaxes the body — the natural partner of long-held Yin postures.

• Introduction of Meditation
• Meditation according to Sage Patanjali
• Dharana and Dhyana
• Preparation for Meditation
• Obstacles in Meditation
• Meditative Posture and Mudras
• Yoga Nidra
• Breath awareness meditation

Learn to plan, sequence and teach safe, calm and well-balanced Yin and Hatha classes.

• Qualities of a yoga teacher
• Yin Yoga sequencing
• Hold times and rebound
• Verbal cueing and language of sensation
• Class planning
• Teaching practice and feedback

Mantra chanting creates focus, harmony and a calm learning environment at the start of every session.

• Ganesha Mantra
• Guru Mantra
• Gayatri Mantra
• Shanti Mantra

Each student designs and teaches a Yin Yoga sequence using safe sequencing, appropriate pose selection, props, clear cues, modifications, mindful transitions, hold times and rebound.

• Written assignment
• Design and teach a Yin Yoga sequence
• Pose analysis
• Sequencing assignment
• Anatomy / meridian quiz
• Self-practice journal

The course is open to yoga practitioners, teachers and wellness seekers. Self-motivation, commitment and discipline are essential, and attending all classes and activities organised by the school creates the right atmosphere for the course.

• Regular yoga practice recommended
• No meat, fish or eggs
• No black tea, coffee or alcohol
• No tobacco or drugs
• No nudity
• Full attendance expected

• Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited
• Tell the kitchen in advance if you will skip a meal
• Respect teachers and stay attentive in class
• Be on time for every class
• Return library books before departure
• Accommodation is for the student only
• Join scheduled programmes such as weekend outings

• Silence from 10 PM until morning
• Complete regular homework
• All classes are mandatory unless you are ill
• Assessment is part of certification
• Only water allowed in the yoga halls
• No phones, laptops or tablets during lectures
• Only a yoga mat and water bottle in the hall
• Clear your practice space after class

Arogya Yoga School reserves the right to disqualify any student at any time during the course for misconduct.

The course deposit and course fees are non-refundable. If you cannot arrive for your booked batch, you can move to another batch without paying a new deposit. The deposit stays valid for one year from payment, so you can join any of our courses later. If you must leave during the course in an emergency, the fees paid are not refunded.