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SUMMARY:200hr Yoga Teacher Training Course
DESCRIPTION:Certified by Yoga Alliance USA\nInstructions in English\nMain Teachers: Sadhvi Abha Saraswatiji\, Dr. Indu Sharmaji\n“Discover your full power and potential and become a certified Yoga teacher. Deepen your cultural understanding of Yoga.” \nBecoming a yoga teacher takes commitment\, dedication and willingness to live the yogic principles. The yoga teacher is the disciple as well as the example. \nThis 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course\, certified by Yoga Alliance USA\, teaches prayer\, pranayama\, Surya/ Chandra Namaskar\, in-depth traditional hatha yoga asana\, Vedic chanting\, Karma Yoga\, and Bhakti Yoga. Students will study the Bhagavad Gita and Paatanjali’s Yoga Sutras\, and develop a teaching methodology with opportunities for self-practice to deepen understanding\, discipline and teaching skills. Each day concludes with Parmarth Niketan’s Ganga Havan and Aarti ceremony held during sunset on the holy banks of Ma Ganga\, followed by Kirtan and Satsang (spiritual questions/ answers) with Pujya Sadhviji; and Darshan with Pujya Swamiji [when they are in the Ashram]. \nThe 4 week YTTC is designed for students with some yoga asana experience. \nSpecifications: \n\nStudents should adhere to the course dress code (white clothing is mandatory\, no sleeveless or crop tops\, no shorts\, no tight or revealing clothes)\nStudents should be punctual for each class\nStudents should adopt sincere behavior whilst staying at the ashram\nStudents must not undergo any Ayurvedic or Panchakarma treatment during the course\nStudents must not attend any other classes during the course\n\nYTTC 200hrs Syllabus \n\nYOGASANA\n\n3-4 hours of Yogasana daily\nTraditional Hatha Yoga\nVariations for beginners and experts\nNecessary loosening practices\nSurya Namaskara\nAsana names in Sanskrit and English\n\n\nYOGA PHILOSOPHY\n\nCultural aspects of Yoga\nAncient history\nYoga Sutras\nMantras\nBhagavad Gita and application in daily life\nMANTRA CHANTING\nMantras and prayers in Sanskrit\nMeaning of mantras\nMow to apply mantras in your own yoga classes\n\n\nYOGA NIDRA AND MEDITATION\n\nYoga Nidra is an ancient technique for revitalizing\, and stabilizing emotional and mental health.\n\n\nSPIRITUALITY\n\nSatsang (spiritual Q&A) with Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji\nLiving and learning with monastic teachers\nDaily havan\, ancient Vedic fire ritual (optional)\nGanga aarti with bhajan and kirtan\nPrayers in Sanskrit\n\n\nPRANAYAMA\n\nArt and science of regulating the mental state through regulating the breath with many different techniques\n\n\nYOGA ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY\n\nFunctions\, beneficial and non-beneficial lifestyle decisions\, best practices and contraindications for Yoga:\nSpine\, bones\, joints (skeletal anatomy)\nMuscles and tendons\nHeart\, circulation and blood pressure (cardiovascular system)\nBrain\, nerves and stress reactions\nHormonal system: thyroid\, as well as hormones e.g. insulin and melatonin\nRespiratory system: lungs\, muscles\, oxygen metabloism\, different types of breathing\nDigestive system\n\n\nAYURVEDA\n\nPrinciples of ayurveda\nYour doshas and your body type\nAyurvedic diet\, health routine and disease prevention\n\n\nSHATKARMA\n\nVarious yogic cleansing practices: neti\, kapalbhati\, trataka and more\n\n\nTEACHING PRACTICE\n\nThe course will qualify you to teach well-rounded beginners’ level yoga classes. Teaching syllabus includes:\nHow to structure a class\nLesson plans\nTime management\nMethodology\nCorrections\nDuration of asanas\n\n\n\nCertificate of Attendance \nCommitment to the practice\, punctuality and attendance\, and honouring the yogic principles must be demonstrated to qualify for the certificate. With successful completion of this program you can teach yoga with Yoga Alliance USA credentials
URL:https://internationalyogafestival.org/event/200hr-yoga-teacher-training-course-mar22/
LOCATION:Parmarth Niketan\, Parmarth Niketan\, P.O. Swargashram\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249304\, India
CATEGORIES:Yoga Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270306
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SUMMARY:The Roots of Yoga: Exploring the Yoga Sutras\, Samkhya\, and the Essence of Yogic Living
DESCRIPTION:Instructions in English\nJoin us at Parmarth Niketan\, Rishikesh\, from 15th–20th June for a five-day immersive introduction to the foundations of yoga philosophy\, designed to prepare the mind and heart for the celebration of International Yoga Day. \nThis retreat-style course will explore the timeless teachings of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali\, the Samkhya philosophy\, and related yogic texts — offering seekers a clear understanding of the roots\, purpose\, and transformative power of yoga beyond the mat. \nThrough daily discourses\, guided reflections\, meditation\, and gentle asana practice\, participants will be introduced to the essential framework of yogic thought — including the eight limbs of yoga (Ashtanga Yoga)\, the principles of Purusha and Prakriti\, the causes of suffering (kleshas)\, and the path to liberation (kaivalya). \nThe course provides both philosophical clarity and practical insight\, helping participants integrate these teachings into daily life with awareness\, balance\, and devotion.
URL:https://internationalyogafestival.org/event/the-roots-of-yoga-mar1/
LOCATION:Parmarth Niketan\, Parmarth Niketan\, P.O. Swargashram\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249304\, India
CATEGORIES:Yoga Courses
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270329
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SUMMARY:Sound Healing Foundation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Instructions in English\nMain Teachers: Sanj Hall\nFrom Mystery and mythology to method and Mastery \nEverything in the universe vibrates at a natural frequency\, possessing a unique energy signature. \nSound energy that matches an individual’s natural frequency can bring a holistic resonance and well-being (“sonic homeostasis”). Mismatched frequencies could lead to “dis-comfort” or “dis-ease.” This ancient wisdom has evolved over centuries through self-reflection\, deep understanding of Vedas\, and practicing the simple yogic and healthy lifestyle and achieving a profound “awareness” of oneness. \nIn today’s world these aspects are explained in terms of algorithms\, frequencies\, brain waves and delving deeper into therapeutic use of healing music and sound. Sound is the medicine of the future – or at least a catalyst\, a tonic derived from sonic theology that gives that inner resilience\, the immunity and strong faith in well-being. This healing can manage and regulate the stress\, fast pace life\, circadian rhythm\, chakra balance and numerous triggers and stimulus both for self and to help others heal. \nThese time-tested modalities (using psychoacoustics and bioacoustics methods) are also fused with ancient healing instruments\, such as\, gongs\, bowls\, shamanic drums\, conch and use of other wind\, string instruments along with inner voice. Scientists and medical clinical research have further added vibroacoustic interventions created acoustically\, electronically and digitally. \nAt TonicSonic Cytoacoustics Institute along with Parmarth Niketan Ashram\, we endeavour to unlock these mysteries\, understand and learn some of the techniques and imbibe its philosophy\, ethos and technology that has merged together in putting a well-integrated\, unique yet simplified program of these complex subjects at multi-dimensional levels. \nOur “Foundation Course in Sound Healing” integrates a variety of instruments and includes extensive practice sessions to build proficiency\, though continued personal practice is encouraged. You will be taught how to select and use the most appropriate instrument or mix of instruments for a client’s specific needs. This is Part 1 of Practitioners Program in Sound Healing and Gong Mastery. \nThese eternal sounds and tonicsonic work is brought to you by Sanj Hall\, a traveling gong yogi who has taken the divine order to spread the goodness of gongs and its teachings around the world. He extensively travels to Europe\, Middle East\, Asia and North America both in medical conferences\, music festivals\, as well in ashrams and monasteries in India\, Nepal Bhutan. \nEach day begins with yoga and yagna / homa for World Healing and Peace; and\, ends with the world-renowned Ganga Aarti on the holy banks of Ma Ganga in the lap of the sacred and majestic Himalayas followed by the spiritual Satsang with Pujya Sadhviji and / or Darshan with Pujya Swamiji when they are at the Ashram\, making it a truly immersive experience.
URL:https://internationalyogafestival.org/event/sound-healing-foundation-workshop-mar23/
LOCATION:Parmarth Niketan\, Parmarth Niketan\, P.O. Swargashram\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249304\, India
CATEGORIES:Yoga Courses
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SUMMARY:ShantiLotus Healing Retreat with Tara Maa
DESCRIPTION:Introduction: March 28 – April 1\, 2027\nFull Program: March 28 – April 6\, 2027\nInstructions in English\nMain Teachers: Tara Maa\nShantiLotus Healing Retreat with Tara Maa is an opportunity to continue the healing of our individual\, ancestral and collective trauma to bring healing\, peace and harmony to our little piece of the world. Shanti is the Sanskrit word for “Peace”. The Lotus represents ‘Living the Divinity and Purity within’\, the ability to be beautiful\, to allow our essence to bring calmness and beauty untouched by worldly illusion even when we are stuck and live in the ‘mud’ of the world. \nShantiLotus Healing Retreat includes sacred ecstatic dance\, prana\, kriya\, mantra chanting\, satsang\, sound healing\, breathwork and meditation that encourages the release of our happiness chemicals in the brain to experience joy\, bliss\, and delight; and\, the beauty\, mysticism and power of ShivaShakti. You will be guided to\nrelease trauma held in the body to reduce anxiety\, stress and fears and discover a better way of being. Improve your sleep\, mental and emotional health and wellness to live with a deeper sense of focus\, motivation\, creativity\, clarity\, compassion\, courage and intuition with higher vitality and energy. \nSatsang based on Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji’s teachings will explore simple tools of intention\, discipline and surrender to unlock your full potential to live from your higher Self for a deep sense of joy\, ecstasy\, health and well being. \nDiscover who you are beyond the roles you play in society. Let go old beliefs that no longer serve you; balance your masculine and feminine energies\, your human and divine qualities; and\, bring harmony between your ego-self and your Divine Self to access the Universal Shiva Consciousness and connect with the Divine Shakti within. \nThe Introduction will focus on how to ‘Live Each Moment with Grace’. By the end of the Full ShantiLotus Healing Retreat\, you will have an Action Plan to live in partnership with your divinity and ‘Co-Create the Life You Desire’. \nEach day begins with yoga and yagna for World Health and World Peace; and\, ends with the world-renowned Ganga Aarti on the holy banks of Ma Ganga in the sacred lap of the majestic Himalayas followed by the spiritual Satsang with Pujya Sadhviji and / or Darshan with Pujya Swamiji when they are at the Ashram. You will have opportunities for individual coaching with Tara Maa by appointment if needed. \nDress code: Modest for Ashram setting. You may wear colours that inspire your spiritual and emotional well being. \nPlease bring writing materials [pen / journal\, ipad\, art materials\, etc.] to record your insights and discoveries and water bottle to stay hydrated.
URL:https://internationalyogafestival.org/event/shantilotus-healing-retreat-with-tara-maa-mar28/
LOCATION:Parmarth Niketan\, Parmarth Niketan\, P.O. Swargashram\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249304\, India
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:MahaShivratri Special Retreat:  The Great Night of Shiva
DESCRIPTION:Instructions in English\nJoin us for a profound MahaShivratri Retreat at Parmarth Niketan\, Rishikesh—an immersive journey into the stillness of night\, the purity of sacred embrace of Maa Ganga\, and the awakening of the Self. Nestled in the lap of the majestic Himalayan foothills\, in the yoga capital of the world\, Parmarth Niketan offers the perfect setting for this sacred festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. \nOver the course of this retreat\, you will experience devotional chanting\, fire ceremonies\, meditation\, yogic practices\, sacred dance and spiritual discourse—culminating in the midnight MahaShivratri Rudrabhishek. This is an invitation to dive deeply into silence\, surrender\, and transformation.
URL:https://internationalyogafestival.org/event/mahashivratri-special-retreat-the-great-night-of-shiva-mar5/
LOCATION:Parmarth Niketan\, Parmarth Niketan\, P.O. Swargashram\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249304\, India
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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