300 Hours YTTC

Highlights

Why Choose Nepal Yoga School for 300 Hours of Advanced Yoga Training?

Nepal Yoga School offers top-quality education with a skilled team of award-winning teachers dedicated to advanced yoga training. Their curriculum is regularly updated and covers a holistic approach to yoga, including poses, meditation, breathing techniques, and more. Located in Pokhara, a beautiful city near the Himalayas, it provides a safe, family-friendly environment with comfortable accommodations and delicious Nepali cuisine. The school integrates classical and modern yoga styles protecting the Himalayan linage of yoga. Nepal Yoga chool offering additional courses in extra cost like reiki healing training, sound healing training, massage, Ayurveda detox etc. With affordable pricing and eco-friendly facilities, it ensures a transformative experience with a focus on personal growth and cultural immersion.

Other Highlights

• Daily meditation, breathing and relaxation
• Daily Yoga sessions with expert teachers
• Life changing Yoga philosophy
• Nutritious vegetarian meals and herbal teas
• 25 day accommodation with comfortable beddings
• Air-conditioned rooms
• 24 hours hot/cold water and free Wi-Fi
• Yoga detox included with the course
• Chanting and celebration

Comprehensive and Detailed Yoga Courses

1. Yoga Postures (Asana)

You’ll explore over 200 yoga poses, learning their proper alignment, Sanskrit and English names, benefits, and when to avoid them. Each pose includes breathing techniques, awareness in different chakras, and therapeutic advantages. Advanced techniques focus on safety, adjustments, and using props effectively. You’ll also master the art of sequencing, creating tailored yoga sequences for various levels and needs.

• Standing Poses: Standing Poses includes foundational poses like Mountain Pose (Tadasana), Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I), and others that enhance strength and stability.
• Seated Poses: Seated Poses such as Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana) and Lotus Pose (Padmasana), promoting flexibility and calming the mind.
• Backbends: Poses like Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) and Wheel Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana) that improve spine flexibility and energize the body.
• Forward Bends: It includes Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana) and Child’s Pose (Balasana), aiding relaxation and releasing tension in the spine.
• Twists: Twists Poses like Seated Spinal Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana) and Revolved Triangle Pose (Parivrtta Trikonasana), promoting spinal health and detoxification.
• Balancing Poses: Involve poses like Tree Pose (Vrksasana) and Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III) that improve focus, balance, and core strength.
• Core Strengthening: Includes poses such as Boat Pose (Navasana) and Plank Pose (Phalakasana) that strengthen abdominal muscles and improve overall stability.
• Inversions: Poses like Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana) and Headstand (Sirsasana) that reverse blood flow and promote relaxation and mental clarity.
• Restorative Poses: Poses like Corpse Pose (Savasana) and Supported Child’s Pose (Balasana) that promote deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
• Hip Openers: Includes poses like Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) and Lizard Pose (Utthan Pristhasana) that release tension in the hips and lower back.
• Arm Balances: Poses like Crow Pose (Bakasana) and Firefly Pose (Tittibhasana) that build upper body strength and balance.
• Vajrasana Group: Seated poses like Thunderbolt Pose (Vajrasana) and Lion Pose (Simhasana) that aid digestion, enhance focus, and stabilize the body.
• Lotus Group: Advanced seated poses like Lotus Pose (Padmasana) and Lotus Peacock Pose (Padma Mayurasana) that deepen meditation and improve concentration.

2. Meditation

Meditation is seen as the ultimate path to self-discovery in various yogic and Buddhist texts. Nepal Yoga School emphasizes its crucial role, believing that true understanding of life is incomplete without it. Meditation can be categorized broadly into two types: Gross (Sthul) and Subtle (Sukshma). It empties the mind to allow the infusion of divine energy.

Meditation is for every age group, including Gen Z’s and teenagers who are comparatively an easy target to physical, emotional and mental health issues. The proverb where sports being akin to sports and mind although being cliched, speaks the truth. Embracing meditation enhances cognitive skills, creative and innovative ideas that can transform ourselves and someday the world as well in the long run.

Here, You will learn these styles of meditation:

• Breathing meditation
• Vipassana meditation
• Buddha style meditation
• So Hum meditation
• Chakra meditation
• Mantra meditation
• Mindfulness meditation
• Guided meditation
• Sound meditation
• Light meditation
• Five scene meditation
• Dynamic meditation
• Manifestation meditation
• Loving and kindness meditation
• Nada Anusandan meditation
• Walking meditation
• Silence meditation

3. Pranayama (Breathing science)

Pranayama, the science of breathing, is considered the most effective way to enhance life energy. It is a crucial part of certified yoga teacher training, focusing on the art and science of breath to expand vital life energy, which forms the basis of meditation. A thorough 300-hour certified yoga teacher training course in Pokhara includes both practical and theoretical teachings on pranayama. This course provides a deep and practical understanding of controlling and expanding breath, helping practitioners gain mastery over their minds. Here, you will learn about following aspects:

• Definition and understanding of pranayama (breathing)
• Important role of pranayama in yoga
• Historical background of Pranayama
• Patanjali Yoga Sutra and Hatha Yoga Pradipika on Pranayama
• Respiratory System & pranayama
• Interrelation between Prana and Pranic Body
• Concept of prana (life force) and its pathways (nadis).
• Three component of breathing; Puraka, Kumbhaka and Rechaka
• Types of Kumbhaka (retention of breath): Antara Kumbhaka (internal retention) and Bahya
• Kumbhaka (external retention).
• Contra-indication and safety for Pranayama practice.
• Benefits of individual Pranayam
• Variation of Pranayama
• Introduction to Deep Breathing and Shallow Breathing.
• Correct Posture and Preparation for Pranayama
• How Pranayama helps stress reduction, mental clarity and overall health
• Relationship between Pranayama and Meditation
• Guided Practice: Step-by-step guidance on various Pranayama Techniques.

Meanwhile, detailed information on Pre-Pranayama/Basic Pranayama Technique and Advanced Pranayama Technique will be provided.

4. Yoga Philosophy (Based on practical approach)

Yoga philosophy encompasses a comprehensive exploration beyond physical practice, covering its meaning, historical evolution, and the Ashtanga system with its eight limbs—Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi. Key concepts like mental stillness and detachment (vairagya), as well as practices such as Pratyahara (sense control) and Dharana (mind concentration), are examined. It delves into the philosophies of Vedas, Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita, discussing paths like Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, and Dhyana Yoga. The principles of Hatha Yoga and other traditions like Kundalini and Tantra Yoga are explored, alongside philosophical frameworks such as Sankhya and Tantric philosophies. The significance of Kundalini energy and its awakening is also studied, along with the intersection of yoga with modern science. Ethical considerations, lifestyle practices, and contemporary issues in yoga are addressed, providing insights into establishing a yoga business and promoting yoga education.

• Yoga, its meaning, definitions, aims and objective
• Historical development of yoga
• The Ashtanga (eight limbs) of yoga system developed by Patanjali: Detailed study of the eightfold path—Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.
• Understanding core concepts such as chitta vritti nirodha (freedom from mental fluctuations).
• What are the practice (abhyasa) and vairagya (non-attachment) according to Patanjali ?
• Interesting information of Pratyahara (control of sense organ
• Dharana (Art of centering mind)
• Dhyan (meditation)
• Samadhi (ultimate liberation)
• Modern life and yoga
• Concept of yoga according to Veda & Upanishad; Basic concepts of Brahma (universal consciousness) and Atman (individual soul), Ultimate goal of liberation (moksha), Exploring the concepts of dharma (duty), svadharma (personal duty), and the nature of the self and nondual universe.
• Yoga in the Gita: Discussion on the different paths of yoga—Karma Yoga (path of action), Bhakti Yoga (path of devotion), Jnana Yoga (path of knowledge), and Dhyana Yoga (path of meditation), raja yoga etc.
• Concept of yoga on Hatha Yoga Pradipika: Hatha Yoga Principles and its understanding the physical aspects of yoga as described in this classical text.
• Various tradition of yoga and it’s concept; like hatha yoga, kriya yoga, kundalini yoga, Tantra yoga, mantra yoga, laya yoga etc.
• Sankhya Philosophy: Concepts of Purusha and Prakriti
• Tantric Philosophy: Understanding the principles of Tantra, including the union of Shiva and Shakti.
• Kundalini Energy: Exploration of kundalini awakening and its significance in yoga practice.
• Yoga (Meta physics) and Modern Science (physics)
• Daily Life style and ethics of yogi: understand the ethical considerations and responsibilities of being a yoga teacher.
• Lifestyle Practices: Dietary guidelines, daily routines (dinacharya), and seasonal routines (ritucharya) of yogi
• Contemporary Issues in Yoga
• How to establish yoga business
• How to encourage the people for yoga learning etc.

5. Chanting (powerful chanting to control unstable mind)

Mantra chanting holds significant importance in yoga, constituting an independent path towards ultimate liberation. Central to this practice is the repetition of specific sounds, words, or phrases to cultivate mental clarity and inner peace. Practitioners focus on chanting with awareness of sound and its vibrations, aiming to center their awareness and achieve a steady state of mind in meditation. Advanced yoga teacher training, spanning 300 hours, emphasizes understanding the importance of mantras, mastering correct pronunciation, and comprehending their effects on body and mind. The purpose of mantra chanting in yoga is to generate vibrations that harmonize with universal energy. Each mantra is considered unique, imbued with spiritual potency.

During Yoga Teacher Training Program, you will learn about meaning, definition and Importance of Mantra, The Science of Sound and Vibration, Guided Chanting, Kirtan, Bhajana and Mantra Meditation, Integration of Mantra with Asana and Pranayama. The types of Mantras include: Bija Mantra, Sagun Mantra and Nirgun Mantra.

Few Major Mantras and their meanings are:

• Om (Aum): The Primordial sound of the universe and its significance.
• Gayatri Mantra (Mantra for Wisdom)
• Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah (Mantra for peace & happiness),
• Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya
• Om Tryambakam Yajamahe (Mantra for healing)
• Om Sahana Vavatu (Mantra for togetherness, Bhojan Mantra)
• Hare Rama, Hare Krishna (Bhakti Yoga Mantra)
• Guru Mantra, Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwara (Guru stotram)
• Bij Mantra, Mul Mantra, Sun Salutation Mantra etc.
• Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya (Mantra from Upanishad)
• Tvameva Mata Ca Pita Tvameva (Sloka on Gods)
• Om Tryambakam Yajamahe (To manage Trauma)
• Om Sahana Vavatu (Mantra from Upanishad)
• Yogena Cittasya (On the devotion of Sage Patanjali)
• Vakratunda Mahakaya Mantra (To remove the obstacles of progress)

6. Yoga detox

In yoga, detoxification involves six techniques known as Shat Kriyas. These methods—Neti, Dhauti, Nauli, Basti, Kapalbhati, and Trataka—help cleanse the body physically and mentally. They’re taught during advanced 300-hour yoga teacher training to promote a healthy body and calm mind. Practicing these techniques enhances overall well-being by removing toxins and improving emotional balance. There is a concept of Shat Karma that comes from Hatha Yoga aimed to cleanse the body and mind, for higher stages of Yoga Practices. The six processes are:

• Neti (Nasal Cleansing)

Neti involves cleansing the nasal passages which helps to remove unnecessary mucus and heals brain power. There are major two types of neti they are ; Jala Neti ( cleansing by lukewarm salty water) and Sutra Neti (cleansing the nasal passage using rubber catheter or cotton thread )

• Dhauti (Cleansing of the Digestive System)

Most of the toxins gather in our digestive system so practice of Dhauti includes cleanse the digestive tract and stomach in order to remove the toxic. There are various process of dhuti including Shankhaprakshalana, Vamana Dhauti, Vastra Dhauti, Danda Dhauti, Agnisara kriya etc

• Basti (Colon Cleansing)

Basti is a process of cleansing the colon by irrigating pure water inside it to remove the stuck stool and toxicity.

• Nauli (Abdominal Churning)

Nauli is the process of rolling abdominal muscles to improve the digestive fire and overall digestive health. It is classified in three parts: Madhyama Nauli, Vama Nauli and Dakshina Nauli.

• Kapalbhati

 Kapalbhati is a cleansing process of the brain and digestion by means of breathing process. This process involves the passive inhalation and active exhalation so that you can throw out more and more Carbon Dioxide in order to take out the toxic from the body.

• Trataka (Concentrated Gazing)

Trataka is a process to fix constant gaze in a single point to achieve focus, mind and concentration power. Among different gazing processes, candle gaze is a popular and effective process.

7. Yoga Anatomy

In our 300-hours advanced yoga teacher training in Pokhara, Nepal, we’ll cover physical, yogic, and spiritual aspects, including yoga anatomy like chakras, nadis, and energy bodies. Safety and injury prevention will be emphasized, integrating human anatomy relevant to yoga practice, despite the varied backgrounds of our students. Understanding the musculoskeletal system’s role in yoga postures will also be a key focus. We will include following information;

• Introduction of yoga anatomy
• Kundalini shakti introduction & function
• Chakra introduction & function
• Nadis- the energy channel function & importance
• Prana introduction & importance in organ function
• Panchakosha importance in function of the body
• Directional terms of anatomy
• Brief introduction of skeleton system & function
• Introduction of joints and its major types
• Anatomy of shoulder & function
• Spine anatomy & function
• Respiratory system introduction
• Circulatory system importance
• Digestive system and its function
• Pelvic girdle introduction & function
• Cells, Types of Tissues, Organs
• Respiratory system and its function
• The muscular system and major mussels
• Endocrine system

8. Mudra & Banda

Mudras are hand, head, postural, and lock gestures in yoga that help channel energy to enhance bodily harmony. Integrating them into yoga, meditation, and breathing boosts their benefits. In Nepal Yoga School’s 300-hour training, you’ll learn about Hasta Mudras (Hand Mudras), Mana Mudras (Head Mudras), Kaya Mudras (Postural Mudras), Bandha Mudras (Lock Mudras), and Adhara Mudras (Perineal Mudras). Meditative mudras like Jnana, Chin, Anjali, Prana, Yoni, Bhairava, and Hridya are covered, along with advanced ones like Shambhavi, Khechari, Kaki, and Bramanjali mudras.

Bandhas, or ‘locks’ in Sanskrit, direct prana (life force energy) in yoga, enhancing asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises). They aid in deepening practice and reaching higher meditation states by focusing energy in different body parts. The course includes Mula Bandha (Root Lock), Uddiyana Bandha (Abdominal Lock), Jalandhara Bandha (Throat Lock), and Maha Bandha (Great Lock), detailing their definitions, benefits, and techniques.

9. Teaching Methodology and Teaching Practice

A Yoga Teaching Practice is an essential part to create good teachers. Providing trainees with practical teaching experience, feedback, and the opportunity to refine their skills will help to develop confidence. It bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and actual teaching practice.  Preparation of lesson plan, sequencing of yoga practices, Demonstration, Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting, way of effective teaching etc. Each student will perform teaching practice under guidance of the teacher so that they will get a chance to improve their errors. During Teaching Practice, you have to be clear about the objective of teaching. You will also learn lesson planning, art of demonstrations, observations and corrections. You will also be able to manage time, group and more importantly age.