200 hours Alignment & Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Course In Goa

Alpesh Yoga’s distinctive yoga teacher training program training program is a Yoga Alliance approved residential and non-residential 200-hour curriculum.

Throughout the 20-day program, you will experience comprehensive engagement in both learning and teaching Therapeutic Yoga.

Our 200-hour YTTC will equip you with a robust yogic foundation and a comprehensive grasp of yoga anatomy, structural alignment of the physical body through asana practice, and the therapeutic benefits of alignment. You will also gain proficiency in the use of props.

This innovative program, crafted by Alpesh Patwari, introduces a fresh perspective on teacher training. With a primary focus on the healing aspects of yoga, Alpesh’s Therapeutic Alignment course educates students on how yoga can cater to individuals of all ages, health conditions, and physical abilities.

Throughout this training, you’ll acquire the skills to effectively guide your students in enhancing and refining their practice. You’ll learn that consistent and focused practice can enable students to surpass their perceived limitations.

Small class sizes ensure that our instructors can provide the personalized attention necessary for you to feel confident in teaching upon completion of your training.

Upon finishing your 200-hour training, you have the option to enroll in a supplementary 100-hour course, elevating your qualification to 300 hours. This extension involves an additional week of intensive study and practice, exclusively available to graduates of our 200-hour program. Please refer to our 300-hour page for further information.

200 Hour YTTC Course Objective

Yoga offers tremendous benefits for both the body and the mind. However, not every pose (asana) and breathing technique (pranayama) are universally suitable. As instructors, we must consider the age, health, and fitness levels of our students.

At Alpesh Yoga, in our distinctive program, you’ll discover how to factor in your students’ strengths and physical constraints, influencing their practice.

You’ll gain insights into how to address specific areas, ensure alignment, make adjustments, utilize props, and offer modifications to cater to all students, while acknowledging their unique variations and precautions.

In yoga, a precautionary note refers to a condition that could potentially cause discomfort or harm during certain asanas or pranayamas. It’s vital for instructors to recognize that while certain poses may benefit some, they could pose risks to others. At Alpesh Yoga, we recognize and respect the diversity of each individual’s body.

200 hours yoga teacher training in dharamshala

200 Hour YTTC Course Content

At Alpesh Yoga, our aim is to help our students discover their true yogic potential by introducing them to all aspects of yoga, meditation, and healing.

Here you will:

Develop your own personal daily practice of:

Asana (postures) - with emphasis on precision and alignment and an understanding of the sequence in which different groups of asana have to be performed

Pranayama (breathing)

Kriyas (cleansing)

Mudras (energy balancing)

Dhyana (Meditation)

Take part in back bending and flexibility workshops

Study the 8 Limbs of Yoga and behin to understand the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and how to understand the teachings in a modern context.

Learn how to sequence and teach a 60-minute class

Understand the skeletal and muscular systems and how they affect your practice and your teaching

Align 50 yoga postures and understand the philosophy behind each one

Use alignment in these postures for therapytic benefit in relation to specific anatomy or conditions

Learn the art of Adjustments

Learn the importance of using props and to use a range of props including: blocks, bolsters, belts, chairs, and hanging straps

Understsnd how every asana or pranayama comes with it's own set of contraindications.

The following common contraindications of yoga and how we should work with them as teachers and students are included in our unique Alignment and Theraputic Practice course at Alpesh Yoga

Sciatica nerve pain

Neck and cervical pain

Knee pain digestion and constipation

Hernia and ulcers

Asthma and lungs related problem

Hypertension and high blood pressure

Lower back pain and slip disc

Depression

Hip, wrist and ankle injury/ pain

Blocked nose

Menstruation

EXAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

06:30-07:30: Self Practice (review and reinforce prior learning)

7.15 – 8.15: Pranayama / Meditation

8.15 – 8.30: Break

8.30 – 10.30: Asana practice with alignment and props

10.30 – 11.30: Breakfast

11.30 – 12.30: Anatomy and Alignment

12.30 – 13.30: The Art of Teaching

13.30 – 14.30: Philosophy

14.30 – 16.15: Snacks and rest

16.15 – 17.45: Afternoon Asana class

18.00 – 18.30: Dinner

19.00 – 21.00: Private study time

*Example schedule, subject to change depending on student and lead teacher requirements

Each week, we will finish at 2pm on Saturday and have Sunday off to take a well-deserved break

Our Location

We have 2 school settings – so depending on the time of year (see our course dates ) you can study in Arambol, Goa or in Dharnakot (Dharamshala)

Both locations allow you space and time in nature for an energising, recharging and renewing experience

Link to – How to Find Us page

200 Hour Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training Course In Goa

Accommodation

In Dharamshala and Goa, we have 2 types of accommodation for you to choose from:

En-suite single occupancy

En-suite single sex twin share room

200 Hour Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training Course In Goa

Prices

Our prices are the same in Dharamshala and Goa.

Price per person

Non- residential. Course Fees only	€900
Food & Residential en-suite single occupancy	€1250
Food & Residential en-suite twin shared occupancy	€1500

Early Bird Discount

We offer an Early Bird discount of €100 off our quoted price if you book your course 2 months before your start date.

Reservations

Places are limited on this course.

To secure your place, you will need to pay a non-refundable (but fully transferable) 30% deposit.

The balance must be paid in cash on arrival. Otherwise, we take transfers through Wise and credit cards are subject to a 4% charge. The cheapest way to pay is in cash.

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What’s Inclued

200 hour yoga course tuition & qualification under guidence from our experienced team

19 nights and 20 days

Shala facilities

Course materials & bonus workshops

Weekend excursions

A community of like-minded people

One side airport pickup