Hatha Yoga Teacher Training 2021
23 July – 18 December 2021
A simple yet powerful set of ten practices that activate the joints, muscles and energy system, bringing ease to the whole system.
A series of 31 dynamic processes rooted in yoga, to invigorate the body and reach peak physical fitness. “Angamardana” means gaining complete mastery over the limbs.
Surya Kriya is a potent yogic practice of tremendous antiquity, designed as a holistic process for health, wellness and complete inner wellbeing.
Hatha Yoga is offered as a set of 21 powerful postures, or yogasanas, through which one can transform the body and mind into a possibility for ultimate wellbeing.
Bhuta Shuddhi means “purification of the elements.” The wellbeing of the body and mind can be established by purifying the five elements within the human system.
Surya Shakti is to energize the system to a different dimension. This 18-step process also helps to strengthen the ligaments that hold the skeletal and muscular structure together.
"Bandha" literally means a lock. Bandhas are essentially your ability to lock and direct your energy where you want. They are generally practiced after the practice of Hatha Yoga.
The Mantra Yoga process includes an initiation into AUM chanting. AUM chanting is a powerful practice that aligns the three fundamental aspects of the system – body, mind and energy.
When practiced daily, this simple meditation can strengthen one’s physical and mental constitution and bring about tremendous balance and wellbeing.
More than just an act, Bhakti Sadhana is a way to make devotion your very quality.
Experience guided meditations, which can bring health, dynamism, peace and wellbeing into one’s life.
"Prana” means the basic life energy within us, and “yama” means to control. Pranayam is about having control over the prana. It brings a balance between the fundamental energy channels in the system.
Trainees will be introduced to the science of Siddha medicine and its complementary application with the science of Yoga.
Trainees will learn about a conducive diet for practicing Hatha Yoga. Beyond mere do’s and don’ts, the curriculum looks in depth at the effect of particular foods on the system and how different foods can support or restrict one’s physical and spiritual development.
Trainees will learn about subtler aspects of the human body from a yogic perspective.
Trainees will learn the principles of a yogic lifestyle, which will be reflected in their daily schedule and life at the Yoga Center.
Trainees will learn the relevance and application of these foundational principles to the practice of yoga.
A step‐by‐step methodology has been devised by Sadhguru for training teachers in organizing and conducting programs.
Trainees will learn how to prepare more than 48 different modules, including 1‐day, 3‐day, 1‐week, 2‐week, and 1‐month modules, as well as drop-in classes. Trainees will learn how to prescribe different modules based on participant needs, as well as receive real-life training on different class situations that may arise.
Trainees will have the unique opportunity to visit places in Southern India which are of significance to the yogic tradition, as well as perform site-specific sadhana specifically devised by Sadhguru to evolve one’s inner experience, appreciation, and understanding of the science of yoga. Trainees will also have the rare opportunity to take a pilgrimage to some of Southern India’s most powerful sites, located in the nearby Velliangiri Mountains.
A powerful process of Bhuta Shuddhi, purification of the five elements, will be offered to participants at the Dhyanalinga, on a specific day of the month known as Shivratri. The qualities of each of the five elements are made accessible through a powerful process involving mantra (sound), yantra (form), tantra (technology), and sarvanga sadhana (using the human body as an instrument of worship). The material form of each element, along with its corresponding mantra and an elaborate series of movements, are designed to create a certain reverberation, thus harmonizing this element within the human system.
• Powerful processes and spiritually significant occasions that take place at the Dhyanalinga and Linga Bhairavi.
• Festivals and celebrations at the Yoga Center, including Guru Purnima, Krishna Jayanti, Diwali and Dusshera.
• Basic and advanced Isha Yoga Programs conducted at the Center.
• Volunteering activities at the ashram, which will also help in making one more receptive to the process of yoga.
• After careful assessment, those trainees that meet the requirements for successful completion will receive certification to teach Isha Hatha Yoga as an independent teacher.
• For certified teachers, post‐training support will be provided by Isha on various levels. A continuing training process will be required for teachers to maintain their certification on an ongoing basis.
Wholesome and pranic vegetarian meals will be served twice daily. Seasonal, locally available fruits and vegetables will be provided. To support the training process, participants are asked to avoid consuming coffee and tea. Herbal tea will be available.
Trainees will have access to an Internet Center with broadband connection outside of class time. A study room and library is also available with a rich collection of reference books and the entire set of Sadhguru’s books and DVDs.
The Adiyogi Alayam is a sacred space consecrated by Sadhguru specifically to create an environment supportive for the transmission of Hatha Yoga. Unique in structure and design, the Alayam, an 82,000 sq. ft. column-less hall, is an invaluable offering to humanity.
Accommodation is provided within the premises. Two trainees will share a room. Single and A/C accommodations are also available at an additional cost. Please note that men and women will be given separate accommodations. However, if you are attending the program with your spouse and would like to stay together, please indicate this in your application form.
• Attending the Inner Engineering (full course with initiation into Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya) and also attending at least one Isha Hatha Yoga program (e.g. Surya Kriya, Yogasanas) are mandatory to participate in the training program. Also, it is essential that you be in good mental, emotional and physical health due to the rigorous nature of the schedule and activity.
• Participating in advanced Isha Foundation programs (BSP, Shoonya) is highly recommended. These simple but powerful energy processes for inner transformation will greatly enhance your experience of the training.
Note: For more details please refer to FAQ section.
• The course requires personal discipline, involvement, dedication, and commitment to the process offered.
• 100% attendance in all classes is mandatory.
• Trainees are expected to follow the program schedule strictly.
• Trainees must stay in the Center’s premises for the duration of the program.
• Alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs are prohibited in the Center’s premises.
• The course does not encourage personal relationships amongst Trainees.
• Trainees must have their own health insurance for the duration of their stay at the Center.
• The program fee for the 21 weeks Hatha Yoga Teacher’s training program is INR 6,75,000 (for overseas participants) / INR 5,50,000 (for Indian citizens residing in India) for about 1750 hours of training.
• Accommodation rent would be extra based on the category of accommodation opted for, starting from INR 75,000 (for overseas participants) and INR 50,000 (for Indian citizens residing in India).
• The program fee covers all aspects of the program including training materials, and trips.
Interview: Multiple rounds of interviews would be conducted before the decision for admission is made.
Response: Within 2-3 months the decision will be communicated.
Application fee: An application fee of INR 500 will need to be paid after the application is submitted.
Hatha Yoga Teacher Training 2021
23 July – 18 December 2021
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The program fee for the 21 weeks Hatha Yoga Teacher’s training program is INR 6,75,000 (for overseas participants) / INR 5,50,000 (for Indian citizens residing in India) for about 1750 hours of training. Accommodation rent would be extra based on the category of accommodation opted for, starting from INR 75,000 (for overseas participants) and INR 50,000 (for Indian citizens residing in India). The program fee includes:
The Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Program is a very disciplined and intense process. It will require 100% involvement in all sessions and full commitment to the process.
Daily schedule: The day begins promptly at 5:30 am and usually ends in the night by 9:30pm. Practice sessions will be in the morning and evening. Rest of the day is dedicated to classroom and teaching aspects. The ashram follows a two meals system – brunch and dinner, with a snack in the afternoon.
• 100% attendance in all classes is mandatory.
• Students are expected to follow the program schedule strictly.
• All participants must stay in the Isha Yoga Center premises for the complete duration of the training program, unless they are going on a trek or excursion organized by the program.
Due to the unique nature of the program and the environment in which it is being conducted, the Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Program is only being offered at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, India. This space has been designed in such a way that it is incredibly supportive for the training, allowing trainees to push past their limitations and commit themselves in a very profound way.
No sponsorships or discounts are being offered.
For certified teachers, continuous post-training support will be provided by Isha on various levels. Ongoing support after the program includes:
Hatha Yoga Teacher Training program can transform your life in a beautiful and powerful way. It is an opportunity to:
• Learn Classical Hatha Yoga through a program designed by Sadhguru, a live master and yogi.
• Soak in 5 months dedicated to learning and deepening your own practice, including the systems of Upa Yoga, Angamardana, Surya Kriya, Surya Shakti, Yogasanas.
• Focus upon establishing these powerful practices in your own experience and then engage in rigorous training which empowers you to teach others.
• Explore and learn different aspects of yoga beyond asanas (postures) including Kriya, Pranayam, Bandhas, Mantra Yoga, Nada Yoga, Bhakti Sadhana and Bhuta Shuddi.
• Delve into subjects, which will help you to understand the human body in both structure and function, including anatomy and physiology, the pranic system, the science of Siddha medicine, yogic principles, lifestyle, and diet.
• Live and practice in the Adiyogi Alayam, a consecrated space specially designed by Sadhguru for learning Hatha Yoga.
• Be trained by highly qualified and inspiring teachers who are directly trained and guided by Sadhguru.
• Offer over 48 different teaching modules, designed to be taught in different settings and to different audiences based on the participants’ aspirations and various health/life situations.
• Train with dedicated individuals from around the world, creating a rich multicultural experience and broad network of colleagues.
• Participate in a variety of celebrations, events and special occasions at the Yoga Center, including:
• Powerful processes like Pancha Bhutha Aradhana in Dhyanalinga and Pournami Abhishekam at Linga Bhairavi.
• Festivals and celebrations at the Yoga Center.
• Basic and advanced Isha Yoga Programs conducted at the Center.
• Participation at ashram Sathsangs (literally “communion with truth”) with Sadhguru.
You will be trained to teach both alone as well as with a demonstrator.
Certification will take into consideration, but not be limited to, the following aspects:
• Attendance: All sessions are mandatory. 100% attendance is compulsory.
• Practice Instructions: Trainees must be able to memorize practice instructions.
• Conducting classes: Trainees must show proficiency in conducting mock classes.
• Practice: Trainees should be competent to demonstrate the practices.
• Attitude: Trainees should be sincere and willing to participate fully in all aspects of the program.
I had never visited a country outside Europe. I had seen videos about Sadhguru and the ashram, though the atmosphere in real life turned out to be indescribably amazing. The first few days I had to settle a bit down because of all the new impressions. But when the days passed by, I started to notice the ashram and me going along together very, very well. Especially, the Dhyanalinga and Linga Bhairavi contributed to that. Just sitting there and opening myself to all the energies, being at total ease. I slowly began to experience myself in a way I haven't felt for a long time. Being here and practicing yoga is my healing – to discover myself again. I feel myself breathing again, I feel myself in the body again, walking again, seeing again, experiencing again, I feel myself alive again. I really never felt myself this way in such a long time..... I am so deeply touched.
Coming to Isha was the best decision I ever made and I've never been so happy in my whole life. Even the greatest joy I felt before was only a shadow of the sense of connection and bliss I have now. There is something so precious and beautiful which I have found here. I'm discovering aspects of myself I never even knew existed. Learning things I had no idea I didn't know. Growing in ways I never imagined were possible. I don't know where this will lead but right now everything is as it should be, and it's all thanks to Sadhguru. I want to make the rest of my life a tribute to Isha, striving to fulfil Sadhguru's dream and spreading his message to all those I come in contact with. Something that's always been in me resonates with what happens here at Isha; everything comes so naturally - humility, grace, gentleness, compassion, generosity... it's all the best parts of me which I get to explore! Each hour I spent learning was blissful and challenging - as a seed must break open in order for the plant to grow. Thankfully my teachers were as caring as they were wise, acting as role models for the intensity and integrity which I aspire to develop in myself.
There were innumerable health benefits for me. I lost over 20 kilos over the course of the program! My flexibility, strength, vibrancy and overall fitness has dramatically increased. On another level, I feel like I have been empowered with tools that i can employ for the rest of my life - tools that do not require faith or doctrine. They merely need to be applied and the result is certain. I feel privileged to be in a position to offer these tools to others. I do not need any more philosophies or theories to health and well-being. For me the search is complete, the change I see in myself is my own proof.
It's amazing to see such a diverse group of people whether it's nationality, age, fitness level or religious backgrounds, coming together and working harmoniously towards their goals. The program is designed brilliantly. Besides learning Hatha Yoga in its purest form, we also have sessions on Science Celeste, Indian traditional medicine, and how food can play an instrumental role in healthy living and disease prevention.
The teaching is imparted in such a way that it can seep into each one of us gradually. At the same time, the content is so powerful that it challenges us at all levels so that we can imbibe this transformation that we aspire to.
Words do no justice when attempting to describe what is being offered here. The very powerful practices have transformed me in many aspects. Also, the teaching methods have been a tremendous learning experience. But what has touched me the most, is the way the teachers and the volunteers have offered themselves totally to us. Their absolute focus and involvement, day in and day out, the way they hold the teaching as sacred and their total presence and involvement, has been inspirational. One cannot help but dive totally into this process. I am extremely grateful.