Yoga Alliance certified RYS 500 hour Yoga teacher training details
The 500 hour Teacher Training at Kailash Tribal School, is an advance training course for 10 intensive weeks. It is a combination of our 200 hour and the 300 hour courses together. You will graduate from the 500 hours AYTTC program as a highly specialised yoga teacher uniquely qualified to work with the students you feel drawn to serve. Furthermore, you will be equipped to offer Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy as well as meditation therapy.
We specialize in classes of smaller groups, with a maximum of 12 students per course in order to give the students more personal attention.
This course is for existing 200 hour yoga teachers who wish to gain their 500 hour Yoga Alliance qualification. The course is solely led by Yogi Sivadas.
Duration : 6 weeks
Prerequisite : All students applying for RYT 300 level course must provide their 200 hour certificate of a RYS 200 school registered with Yoga Alliance. Applicants should have practiced yoga consistently for at least 2 years prior to the course and should be able to demonstrate a general level of health and fitness.
Topics covered:
- Advanced detailed study of Patanjali Sutras
- History, philosophy, ethics and lifestyle of yoga
- Anatomy and physiology in yoga
- Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy
- Sanskrit and chanting
- Teaching methodology
- Advanced asanas
- Mudras, bandhas and kriyas
- Therapeutic aspects of yoga
- Meditations
Non Contact hours : Students familiarise themselves with theoretical aspects of yoga, prepare assignments/ presentations and practice independently.
Daily Schedule : 7 contact hours per day
Tuesday is a day of rest with no contact hours – time for self study and open book assignments
- 05.30 to 06:30 – Wake up and shower
- 07:00 to 08:00 – Chanting & Pranayama
- 08:00 to 10:00 – Morning Asana Class Tribal Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
- 10:00 to 11:00 – Breakfast
- 11:00 to 13:00 – Main Lecture (Yoga Principles / Philosophy / Yoga Sutra / History / Pathanjali Sutras/ basic Sanskrit/ Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy/Theory on Teaching )
- 13:00 to 14:00 – Lunch
- 14:00 to 16:00 – Karma Yoga
- 16:00 to 18:00 – Evening Asana Practice Tribal Hatha Yoga
- 18:00 to 20:00 – Free time for shower and light dinner
- 20:00 to 22:00 – Organization of daily notes, reading and working on weekly assignments
- 22:00 to 05.30 – Sleep and sweet dreams
Yoga Mat, Yoga Mat cover, carry bag for study materials (books/study manuals). Two sets of uniforms and all study materials are provided. All this is included in the course fee. Books and reading material will continue to provide you with in-depth knowledge and information once you return home. Many students mail their books home – this is an affordable option to keep your luggage light.
Accommodation during the Yoga teacher training course
You are responsible for the health and well-being of your body and mind. The school has a limited number of guest rooms available to the students. They are bright and very clean with balconies facing the valley and mountains. Rooms are equipped with a small kitchen, propane cook top, cooking utensils, two sets of bed linens, a duvet, bath and hand towels. Each room has a private bathroom with shower and hot water. The school is located 100 meters from the main square. The town has many facilities available including: next day laundry, fresh fruits and vegetables, multi-cuisine restaurants, internet, etc.
