Soham Ayur Yoga Ashram- Format
- Residential, India
- Length
- 1 month
- Dates
- Fee
- ₹79,000 / US$1,700
A one-month residential Yoga Teacher Training at the ashram, based on classical Hatha Yoga with the Ashtanga Vinyasa primary series. Graduates receive the diploma Living Yogi: Yoga Sadhak.
What you study
- Yoga and Ayurveda dinacharya
- History, styles and classical texts of yoga
- Philosophy, ethics and yogic lifestyle
- Gurukul and Guru Shishya Parampara
- Chakras and shat kriya
- Introduction to Ayurveda, yogic diet and fasting
- Anatomy and physiology
- Bandhas, drishtis, mudras, pranayama, dharana and dhyana
- Suryanamaskara, Chandranamaskara and classical Hatha asanas
- Teaching method, sequencing, adjustment and alignment
- First aid and fire safety training
- Prenatal yoga, yoga for kids and senior citizens
- Yoga therapy, lesson planning and yoga as a career
Good to know
- 50% of the donation confirms your place.
- Optional Yoga Certification Board exam: ₹2,000 for Indians, US$100 for overseas students.
- Extra sessions such as Kalari, movement, flexibility, strength and CPR are taught by visiting masters.
A day at the ashram
5 am9 pm
- Wake-up bell
- Sunrise meditation or silent walk
- Agnihotra, satsang, chanting
- Asana class
- Brunch
- Anatomy, Ayurveda, philosophy, Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita
- Karma yoga
- Rest
- Tea
- Asana class
- Agnihotra, sunset meditation, chanting
- Dinner
- Bed-time bell
- Practice
- Study
- Service
- Food
- Rest
Living at the ashram
- Free dormitory accommodation, with separate spaces for men and women
- Shared bathrooms with cold water only
- Two simple sattvic vegetarian meals a day, served in the dining hall
- Two sheets, a pillow, pillowcases and a mosquito net provided
- Couples cannot share rooms during the course
- Up to one hour of karma yoga (selfless service) each day
What to bring
Comfortable clothes, blanket, sandals, toiletries, a meditation shawl for cool evenings, yoga mat, meditation cushion, notebooks, pens, towels and a torch. Uniforms and the course manual are included.
Cancellation
If you cancel before the course starts, we refund your payment less an administration fee of US$300 (overseas) or ₹10,000 (India). You may transfer your booking once, at least 14 days before the start date.