Foundations of yoga
- Introduction of Yoga
- Origin of Yoga
- Different Paths of Yoga
- Samkhya Darshan
- Vedanta Darshan
- Obstacles in Yoga
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras
- Hatha Yoga
Yoga Alliance registered curriculum
Yoga Teacher Training Syllabus & Curriculum
Everything you will study on your yoga teacher training in Rishikesh — from the Yoga Sutras and human anatomy to mantra, teaching methodology, alignment, asana and pranayama.
Modules5 core subjects
Asanas50+ postures
StylesHatha & Ashtanga
Certified byYoga Alliance USA
Course overview
A complete path to becoming a registered yoga teacher
The Yoga Alliance RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) designation requires a minimum of 200 hours of training. Our curriculum is built to meet that standard — and to go deeper.
Whether you want to bring a change into your own life through yoga for self-rejuvenation, or share its benefits with others through a professional certificate, this syllabus gives you the knowledge, practice and confidence to teach.
Every student also receives the Arogya Yoga School course manual book, covering the full curriculum to study from during and after the training.
Learn yoga the traditional way — as a living science of body, breath, mind and spirit.
01Yoga PhilosophyYoga Sutras, 8 limbs, Panch Kosha
02Anatomy & PhysiologyBody systems and the science of asana
03Mantra & MeditationTraditional mantras and chanting
04Teaching MethodologyAlignment, cueing and teaching skills
05Asana, Pranayama & PracticeShatkarma, 50+ asanas, pranayama, meditation and mudras
Module one
Yoga Philosophy
Discover the roots of yoga through the Patanjali Yoga Sutras — Patanjali is known as the father of yoga — together with the classical schools of Indian philosophy.
Weekly discussion: each Friday, students lead a discussion reflecting on the week's readings. Before class, each student writes one question about the day's reading on a notecard and hands it to the teacher.
Ashtanga Yoga — the 8 limbs
Patanjali's eight-limbed path, from ethical living to complete absorption.
- 1Yama
- 2Niyama
- 3Asana
- 4Pranayama
- 5Pratyahara
- 6Dharana
- 7Dhyana
- 8Samadhi
Panch Kosha — the five sheaths
The five layers of human existence, from the physical body to the innermost layer of bliss.
- Annamaya Kosha
- Pranamaya Kosha
- Manomaya Kosha
- Jnanamaya Kosha
- Anandamaya Kosha
Module two
Human Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga
The human body is astounding — an external structure housing an immense network of internal organs. Our anatomy classes give you the essential knowledge of how the body works, so you can understand its nuances and teach every student safely.
- Body structureBones, joints and muscles
- Science of asanaHow each posture works
- Breath & mindPranayama and meditation
Structure & movement
- Introduction to anatomy
- Skeletal System
- Joints and Range of Motion
- Muscular System
- Postural imbalances
Physiology of yoga asana
How each family of postures affects the body.
- Standing
- Back Bend
- Forward Bend
- Twist
- Inversion
Body systems
- Digestive System
- Respiratory System
- Circulatory System
- Physiology of Pranayama
- Nervous System
- Endocrine System
- Stress and Homeostasis
- Physiology of Meditation
Assessment
- Lesson planning
- Practical assessment
- Written assessment
Module three
Mantra & Meditation
A mantra is a word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation. Its reverberating sound brings harmony to the body and mind, helps the yogi awaken the Self and deepens both the meditative and practical sides of yoga.
Mantra lessons create peaceful vibrations for practitioners and an atmosphere of serenity throughout the training.
- 01Ganesha Mantra
- 02Guru Mantra
- 03Shakti Mantra
- 04Gayatri Mantra
- 05Mangalacharan Mantra
- 06Shanti Mantra
Meditation practices
- Breath awareness
- Tratak
- Yoga Nidra
- Mantra chanting
- Yantra drawing
Module four
Teaching Methodology & Yoga Alignment
Learn how to teach, not only how to practise. This module gives you a broad overview of teaching methods — how to hold a room, communicate clearly, adapt to every student and build a career as a yoga teacher.
- Lead a classGroup dynamics and timing
- Align & adjustDemonstrate, observe, correct
- Voice & languageClear, conscious cueing
Teaching skills
- Communication skills — group dynamics, time management, priorities and boundaries
- Addressing the needs of individuals and special populations in a group setting
- Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting
- Teaching styles
- Qualities of a teacher
- The student learning process
- Business aspects of teaching yoga — marketing and legal
Alignment & practice of teaching
- The five categories of asana — practise the key poses in standing poses, forward bends, backbends, twists and inversions, and understand both their form and function.
- Maps of alignment — see how the poses in each category share a common foundation, and how to build on it.
- Principles of demonstrating asanas — use demonstrations to highlight the alignment or focus of a pose or sequence.
- Learning modalities — find your own dominant learning style and teach to the styles of others.
- Use of language and voice — active vs. passive language, positive and conscious communication, and habitual speech patterns.
Module five
Asana & Pranayama Practice
The heart of your daily practice: traditional cleansing techniques, more than fifty asanas across every posture family, pranayama, meditative seats and yoga mudras.
Cleansing practices Shatkarma
- Kapalbhati
- Neti
- Tratak
Dynamic postures
- Pawanmuktasana series
- Marjari asana
- Vyaghrasana
- Surya Namaskar
Standing postures 13
- Tadasana
- Utkatasana
- Padahastasana
- Trikonasana
- Parivrtta Trikonasana
- Parshwakonasana
- Parivrtta Parshwakonasana
- Veerbhadrasana I
- Veerbhadrasana II
- Veerbhadrasana III
- Ardha Chandrasana
- Parsvottanasana
- Prasarita Padottanasana
Back bend postures 10
- Bhujangasana
- Shalabhasana
- Dhanurasana
- Matsyasana
- Ushtrasana
- Kandharasana
- Chakrasana
- Gomukhasana
- Setu Asana
- Rajakapotasana
Inverted postures 6
- Sirsasana (Headstand)
- Sarvangasana
- Halasana
- Pincha Mayurasana
- Adho Mukha Vrkshasana
- Bhadrasana
Forward bend postures 5
- Paschimottanasana
- Janu Sirsasana
- Ardha Padma Paschimottanasana
- Padaprasar Paschimottanasana
- Adho Mukha Svanasana
Twisting postures 3
- Ardha Matsyendrasana
- Parivritti Janu Sirsasana
- Kati Chakrasana
Balancing postures 5
- Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)
- Bakasana (Crow)
- Mayurasana
- Natarajasana
- Garudasana
Pranayama — yogic breathing 6
- Yogic Breathing
- Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
- Kapalbhati
- Bhastrika
- Ujjayi Pranayama
- Bhramari
Relaxation postures
- Shashankasana
- Makarasana
- Savasana
Meditative postures
- Sukhasana
- Padmasana
- Vajrasana
Yoga mudras
- Anjali Mudra
- Chin Mudra
- Jnana Mudra
- Poorna Mudra
FAQ
Questions about the syllabus
What subjects are covered in the yoga teacher training syllabus?
The syllabus covers yoga philosophy (including the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, the 8 limbs of Ashtanga Yoga and Panch Kosha), human anatomy and physiology, mantra and meditation, teaching methodology and yoga alignment, and daily asana and pranayama practice with cleansing techniques and mudras.
Is the course registered with Yoga Alliance?
Yes. Arogya Yoga School is registered with Yoga Alliance USA. The Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) designation requires a minimum of 200 hours of training, and our curriculum is designed to meet that standard.
Which styles of yoga are taught?
Our teacher training focuses on traditional Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, together with pranayama, meditation, mantra chanting and yogic cleansing (Shatkarma).
Do I get a course manual?
Yes. Every student receives the Arogya Yoga School course manual book, covering the full curriculum.
How are students assessed?
Students complete lesson planning along with practical and written assessments during the training.
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