Advanced 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course

(Gurukula System)

Certification - Yoga Alliance (USA) & Yoga Alliance International

The AYTTC is the comprehensive Yoga Instructor Training designed in accordance with the 500 hours requirement for registration with Yoga Alliance. Those who completed 200 hrs YTTC can continue for a further 300hrs for AYTTC. The 200 hours training and 300 hours training can be taken separately or in continuation.

Four weeks of Intensive study and practice based upon the foundation of TTC. Seekers from around the world can gather together to continue their practice through concentrated Yogic self discipline and lofty Vedanta Philosophy and Yoga sutras. The completion of TTC is a prerequisite for ATTC.

The International 300 Hour Certificate Courses in yoga is designed not only to learn the holistic approach of yoga but also to implement it in real life and to prepare oneself to propagate it for health, peace and harmony which is the need of the hour and of the society. The objective of the course is to bring all round personality development of the students at all levels.

Our 300 hours YTTC is a combination of both elaborate practical and philosophy.
Both of them are taught to Yoga teachers who want elaborate enrichment of their knowledge and practice.

Yogic Food Preparation

As part of our TTC program we are imparting practical training in the preparation of organic and natural yogic diet food. The practical knowledge will help all international students to easily prepare the Kerala style natural Yogic Food resulting in the enhancement of their physical , mental and spiritual wellbeing.

1. Hàtha yoga pradeepika (Advanced text for Hatha yoga)
   Asanas for extended periods.
   Pranayama for extended periods.
   Correction of asanas
   Advanced pranayama.
2. Anatomy and physiology.
3. Patanjali yoga sutras: Study, discussion on Samadhi, Sadhana, Yoga super powers, and enlightenment. Practical multimedia sessions for easier understanding and to teach your students.
4. Vedanta
   1.Isavasya Upanishad (Reality unfolded only by Upanishads).
   2.Tattva bodhah (Shankaracharya) (Preparation for contemplation).
   3. Bhagavad Gita (Essential verses).
5. Mantras and chanting.
6. Songs for singing practice
7. Mantra Deeksha (Mantra initiation- Optional).
8. Diet:Sattva tridosha food.
9. Sanskrit:Basics to read and Basics to speak.
10. Teaching practice of Hatha yoga and theoretical texts on Yoga, Vedanta and Psychology.

COURSE CURRICULUM

• The practice of basic and advanced Asanas variations with emphasis on longer holding.
• Advanced Pranayama Techniques.
• Bandhas, Mudras, Kriyas.
• Therapeutic application of Yoga in the management of lifestyle diseases.

Yoga - Anatomy And Physiology

• Study of the body systems with special emphasis on the nervous and endocrine systems.

Raja Yoga

• Study of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras to understand the mind and how to transcend it.

Jnana Yoga

• Study of the six Indian Philosophical Schools including Vedanta and Bhagavat Githa.

Santhi Yoga International Teacher Training and Research Foundation (SYIF), a unit of Santhi Yoga Charitable Society was established in 2010. It aims at the promotion and propagation of Yoga Science in the national and international levels with a team of well equipped, disciplined and dedicated yoga teachers for budding aspirants who aim to take up teaching yoga as a profession. SYIF in Kerala is affiliated to Yoga Alliance (USA), Yoga Alliance International, State Resource Centre Kerala (Under the Ministry of Human Resource Development Govt. of India) and the Patanjali Yoga Teachers Training and Research Center (Affiliated to S-Vyasa Yoga University, Bengaluru) and Sadguru Yoga Vidyalayam, Coimbatore (Affiliated to TNPESU, Chennai) .

Key Highlights:

• Unique Gurukula System of Education.
• Beautiful, serene Ashram like residential setup
• 4 eminent in-house & 10 visiting faculties
• Faculties are professional yoga teachers of the AYUSH Dept. Govt of India certified by the Quality Council of India
• Intensive training and learning opportunities
• Emphasis on the all-round development of the human personality
• Yoga therapy consultation for asthma, diabetes, hypertension, back pain, headache, etc
• Yoga for students to improve perfection and performance
• Expert assistance for placement opportunities
• Institute focuses on National and International Seminars, Camps and Workshops on Yoga
• Sattvic balanced vegetarian yogic diet
• Access to the well-equipped library within the campus
• Counselling services combined with yoga for the speedy recovery of Psychosomatic disorders
• Daily yoga, meditation sessions
• Yoga Alliance USA 200- hour Yoga Teacher Training certification course 
• Experienced English-speaking instructors
• Location: Kottayam, Kerala, India
• Accommodation: Single & double 
• Climate: Tropical climate 
• Temperature: 30-35º C 
• Nearest International Airport: Cochin International Airport

Range of Yoga Practise:

• 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training 
• Advanced 300-hour International Yoga Teacher Training

Inclusions:

• Anatomy of Yoga and Physiology 
• Asanas, Pranayama
• Kriyas, Anatomy
• Adjustment, alignment, mantra chanting
• Meditation and many more traditional Yoga techniques 
• Hands-on training program on classical yoga studies 
• Theory & practical for all the above are practised.
• 3 Vegetarian meals

 Exclusions:

• Air Fares
• Airport transfers
• Personal expenses

Check In: Flexible
Check Out: Flexible

Local Attractions:

• Coir industry visit
• Local Temples & Cathedrals
• Mozart Art Gallery
• Local spice shopping
• Exhibits of Kerala Traditional Arts Form and Martial Arts Forms