200 Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

Muladhara (Root Chakra): The first chakra of the human body, also known as the Root Chakra is located between the anus and genital area. It is actually a root support to the human body and so gets its name as "Muladhara" where "Mula" means "Root" and "Dhara" means "Support".

Svadhishana (The Sacral): Also known as Sacral Chakra, Svadhishana is the second chakra of the human body. It is located at the sacral bone, right below the belly button. The chakra is all about your true identity as a human.

Manipura (The Solar Plexus): The third chakra of the human body, Manipura is also known as "Solar Plexus". The chakra extends from the centre of the belly button to the breastbone of an individual. The meaning of Manipura is "Lustrous Gem".

Anahata (The Heart): Anahata, also known as the Heart Chakra is the fourth chakra of the body. The Chakra is located behind the centre of the chest of a human and radiates up to the throat. The chakra is well associated with the kindness, love and compassion of an individual.

Vishuddha (The Throat): The 5th chakra of the human body, Vishuddha means "Very Pure". It is also known as Throat Chakra. The chakra is located behind the throat, in between the collarbone of the body. It further radiated to the centre of the heart and eyes.

Ajna (The Third Eye) : Ajna, the sixth chakra of the Human Body is also known as the Third Eye Chakra. It means "Beyond Wisdom". The chakra, Ajna is located between the eyebrows of a human and radiates to the mouth and top of the head.

Sahasrara (The Crown): The seventh chakra of the body, Sahaswara is also known as the Crown. It is actually a pure consciousness energy which means thousand petaled. Sahasrara is located at the top of the head of a human and radiated between your eyes.

Kundalini Yoga Asanas: We teach the Yoga asanas of classical hatha, ashtanga, vinyasa, vinyasa flow yoga. For each posture we will show you how to enter the position, the correct alignment in the final position, the Sanskrit name and the English name, the modifications, the benefits and the contraindications. The Kundalini Yoga Asanas combines breath, Mudra, Eye-Focus, Mantra and Body Locks to offer a positive effect on the body, mind & soul of an individual.

Pranayama: The practice of pranayama is crucial for preparing your body and mind for meditation. Our 200 Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training program includes the theory and practice of the essential methods of pranayama. "Prana" is a vital energy in the body and "Yama" means to control; on combining, Pranayama means "Control of Breath".

Meditation: Kundalini Meditation mainly aims to awaken the kundalini energy present in the chakra located at the base of the spine of an individual. Sit still, Close your eyes, Block your mind from other thoughts and get induced in the state of peace, in the state of power, in the state of meditation.

Mantra Chanting & Keertan: Sanskrit mantra recitation during our morning Surya Namaskar practice will bring strength to your muscles, organs, respiratory system and chakras. In addition, it will allow you to experience the rhythm of meditation in motion. Close your eyes and speak out the powerful mantras, the powerful OM.

Mudras & Bandhas: In our Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Courses, we teach the energy seals and locks of classical hatha yoga. Bandhas are crucial during pranayama practice and is integrated with Mudras. It is connected with the pranic energy of the body and the energy flow is directed into the SushumnaNadi of an individual.

Kriya (Shatkarmas) Yoga Practices for Kundalini Awakening: By participating in our Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training course, you will gain knowledge of all of the shatkarmas. It simply aims to purify the body. Shatkarma means six purification methods that remove the toxins from the body and makes it clean, healthy & strong.

Kundalini Vedic Philosophy: The real or true origin of Kundalini Yoga is not known completely but if we go through the ancient sacred Vedic Collections, such as Upanishads, then, we come to know that Kundalini is actually a science of energy and spiritual philosophy. The practice of Kundalini is not new, it discovered ages ago.

Kundalini Anatomy: Our Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training program provides education in the skeletomuscular system, nervous system and respiratory system. As well we teach the anatomy of the chakras, nadis, auras and the koshas. Physical Anatomy & Subtle Anatomy work together to create human life's experiences.

Teaching Techniques and Practice: In order to prepare you to teach yoga successfully, we incorporate throughout the daily classes guidance on how to teach others, and to giving you opportunities to teach your fellow students, both in small groups and as the head of the class. After having our Kundalini Yoga Courses, you will definitely gain a confidence to conduct a powerful Kundalini class.

Ayurveda: A qualified Ayurvedic expert from Avatar Yoga School will introduce you to the key concepts of Ayurveda for the enhancement of your health and well-being. Ayurveda is the ancient healing science, discovered millions of years ago in India. At our yoga school in Rishikesh, we let you aware with that root of Ayurveda.