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300 Hours Online Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training

Om Yoga Shala offers the best online Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training course covering Primary & Intermediate Series Asanas and Vinyasa of the Mysore style Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Other topics covered in detail are Pranayama, Yoga Nindra, Bandhas, Chakras, Nadis, etc. You will also learn Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Sutras, Anatomy, Teaching Practices, and Practice classes to become a confident Yoga Teacher.

This training will be conducted online. You can attend the training from the comfort of your home. Om Yoga Shala is located in the beautiful beach destination of Agonda in South Goa, where we conduct our regular teacher training courses.

Highlights of Online Yoga Teacher Training course

  • 300-hour online Ashtanga yoga teacher training

  • Eligibility to register upon completion.

  • 150 - 240 contact hours through online yoga sessions.

  • 100 - 120 non-contact hours through self-study.

  • Online classes on zoom or another equivalent media.

  • Learn from authentic Indian masters.

  • Online sessions time zone India (GMT +5.30)

Convenient class timings for Indian, European, and American students

Pre-application requirements for 300hour yoga ttc.

  • Yoga Mat

  • Computer / Smartphone

  • Internet connection

  • 2 yoga blocks

  • 1 bolster or blanket

  • 1 strap or yoga belt.

How does online ashtanga yoga teacher training work?

This training will take place online and you can attend it from the comfort of your homes. We use Zoom or another equivalent program for the training. It will be 60 - 90 days program if you can attend two sessions of 2 -3  hours each, you also have the option of attending one session in which case the TTC will finish in 3 months. You can also do this TTC at your own convenience and attend sessions when you can, in this case, the TTC can take longer to finish. You will be given the training manual and other reading materials via email or WhatsApp. To be eligible for yoga alliance certification you will have to complete the training by 31st December 2021. The teachers will also be available on Whatsapp to answer questions regarding postures and other topics. During the training, students will be required to teach five hours of classes to batch mates. There will be exams/quiz for topics of philosophy, anatomy, etc.

Timing of sessions for online yttc from Goa

  • 07.00 to 09.00 AM First Session

  • 11.00 to 01.00 PM

  • 04.00 to 6.00 PM Evening session.

  • The schedule is subject to change. More sessions can be added to accommodate different time zones.

Technique Training and Practice for yoga teacher training

  • The practice of Ashtanga Full Primary Series Asanas
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    1.  Surya Namaskar A       
    2.  Surya Namaskar B
    3.  Padangushtasana          
    4.  Padhastasana
    5.  Utthita Trikonasana A & B
    6.  Utthita Parsvkonasana A & B
    7.  Prasarita Padottanasana A - D
    8.  Parsvottanasana
    9.  Utthitahasta Padangusthasana
    10. Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
    11. Utkat Asana      
    12. Veerbhadrasana A&B
    13. Dandasana
    14. Paschimottanasana
    15. Purvottanasana
    16. Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana 
    17. Triangmukhaikapada Paschimottanasana 
    18. Janu Sirsasana A - C
    19. Marichiasana A - D
    20. Navasana
    21. Bhujpeedasana
    22. Kurmasana
    23. Suptakurmasana
    24. Garbha Pindasana
    25. Kukkutasana
    26. Badhakonasana A & B
    27. Upvistha Konasana A & B
    28. Supta Konasana
    29. Supta Padanguthasana
    30. Ubhaya Padangusthasana
    31. Urdhavamukha Paschimottanasana 
    32. Setubandhasana
    33. Urdhava Dhanurasana
    34. Sarvangasana
    35. Halasana
    36. Karna Pidasana
    37. Urdhava Padmasana
    38. Pindasana
    39. Matsyasana
    40. Uttana Padasana
    41. Sirsasana  A&B
    44. Baddha Padmasana
    45. Yoga Mudra
    46. Padmasana
    47. Uthplutih

  • Total Number of Asanas in Primary Series =65

  • Please Note: We cover the primary series asanas depending on the capability of the student

Asanas of Intermediate Series for 300hour ashtanga yoga ttc India

  • 1.     Surya Namaskara A

  • 2.     Surya Namaskara B

  • 3.     Padangusth Asana

  • 4.     Padahasta Asana

  • 5.     Utthita Trikon Asana A & B

  • 6.     Utthita Parsvakon Asana A & B

  • 7.     Prasarita padottan Asana A – D

  • 8.     Parsvottan Asana

  • 9.     Pasasana

  • 10.  Kronchasana

  • 11.  Salabhasana A & B

  • 12.  Bhekasana

  • 13.  Dhanurasana

  • 14.  Parsva Dhanurasana

  • 15.  Ustrasana

  • 16.  Laghu Vajrasana

  • 17.  Kapotasana A & B

  • 18.  Supta Vajrasana

  • 19.  Bakasana A & B

  • 20.  Bhardwajasana

  • 21.  Ardha Matsyendrasana

  • 22.  Ekapada Sirsasana A - C

  • 23.  Dwipada Sirsasana A & B

  • 24.  Yoga Nidrasana

  • 25.  Titibhasana A - C

  • 26.  Pincha Mayurasana

  • 27.  Karandavasana

  • 28.  Mayurasana

  • 29.  Nakrasana

  • 30.  Vatayanasana

  • 31.  Parighasana

  • 32.  Gomukhasana A - C

  • 33.  Supta Urdhavapada Vajrasana A & B

  • 34.  Muktahasta Sirsasana A – C

  • 35.  Baddhahasta Sursasana A – D

  • 36.  Urdhava Dhanurasana

  • 37.  Drop back Urdhava Dhanurasana

  • 38.  Paschimottan Asana

  • 39.  Salaba Sarvangasana

  • 40.  Halasana

  • 41.  Karnapidasana

  • 42.  Urdhava Padmasana

  • 43.  Pindasana

  • 44.  Matsyasana

  • 45.  Uttana Padasana

  • 46.  Sirshasana

  • 47.  Baddha Padmasana

  • 48.  Yoga Mudra

  • 49.  Padmasana

  • 50.  Uth Pluthi (Tolasana)

  • Asanas of Primary series & Intermediate Series depending on capability of students.

  • Vinyasa sequence with Sanskrit counting.

  • Ujjayi Breathing, Bandha,  & Drishti

  • Adjustments and alignments of Asanas

  • Sanskrit count for each Asana.

  • Asana, Vinyasa, &  transitions.

  • Sukshama Vyayam ( Micro Exercises )

Pranayama

  • Yogic Breathing

  • Kapalbhati

  • Nadi Shodhan

  • Sheetali

  • Sheetkari

  • Bhramari

  • Moorcha

  • Bahya Pranayama

  • Agnisara Kriya

Yoga Philosophy 

  • Yoga sutras; 4 chapters; detailed study; Translation & exposition.

  • Adwait Vedanta (non-dual Vedanta) Mandukya Upanishad

  • Pancha Kosha

  • Pancha Prana

  • Pancha Mahabhutas

  • Bandhas

  • Chakras

  • Nadis

Anatomy

  • Anatomical directions, planes, &  Locations.

  • Skeletal System;

  • Fundamental bones

  • Bones of shoulder and hip

  • Axial and appendicular Skeletons

  • Shoulder Girdle

  • Pelvic Girdle

  • Vertebral Column

  • Spinal Curves

  • Joints

  • Articular Structure

  • Joint reaction forces

  • Ligaments

  • Pelvis and hips ligaments

  • Shoulder Ligaments

  • Vertebral Ligaments

  • Trunk Ligaments

  • Knee Ligaments

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Muscular System

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  • Origin & Insertion

  • Agonist, Antagonist, & Synergists

  • Muscle shapes

  • Monoarticular & Polyarticular Muscles

  • Types of Muscle contractions

  • Muscle structure and function.

  • Static & Dynamic Stretching

  • Open and Closed Chain Movements

  • Abduction, Adduction, Rotation, Flexion, Extension.

 

Key muscles of Yoga.

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  • Iliopsoas

  • Gluteus Maximus

  • Gluteus Medius

  • Tensor Fascia Lata

  • Pectineus

  • Adductor Magnus

  • Piriformis

  • Quadratus Femoris

  • Quadriceps

  • Hamstrings

  • Abdominals; Rectus Abdominis

  • Transversus Abdominis

  • Internal Oblique

  • External Oblique

  • Back Muscles; Erector Spinae

  • Quadratus Lumborum

  • Latissimus Dorsi

  • Trapezius

  • Pectoralis Major & Minor

  • Rhomboids

  • Serratus Anterior

  • Deltoids

  • Rotator Cuff; Infraspinatus

  • Supraspinatus

  • Subscapularis

  • Shoulder Biomechanics & Impingement

  • Biceps Branchii

  • Brachialis

  • Triceps Branchii

  • Sternocleidomastoid

  • Gastrocnemius

Other Topics Covered in online yoga teacher training

  • Applying anatomy and physiology principles to yoga.

  • Teaching Practices & Yoga Business Ethics

  • Business Aspects of Yoga

  • Ethics for Yoga Teachers

  • Teaching a lead class & Mysore Style Class.

  • Receiving & Giving Feedback

  • Observing others teaching

  • Meditation, Yoga Nidra 

  • Mantra Chanting & Prayer

  • Written and oral tests.

What`s included

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  • 300-hour online teacher training

  • 150-240 contact hours

  • 100 -140 non-contact hours

  • 4 to 6 hours of daily live classes

  • Non-contact hours by videos, study books, self-practice, and self-study.

  • Pranayama, meditation, and philosophy

  • Certificate of completion and eligibility to register.

  • Designation of Registered Yoga Teacher RYT300 or RYT500 upon successful completion of training.

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