300-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification Course

Organization: Yoga Bhawana Mission Location: Uttarakhand Himalayas (Dehradun/Uttarkashi region) Format: Residential immersion, with optional hybrid online pre-modules Total duration: 300 hours
Prerequisite: Successful completion of a recognised 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (or equivalent)
Certification: On completion, you are eligible for advanced yoga teacher credentials (such as RYT-300 and the pathway toward RYT-500).

Course Overview

Advance your practice with this 300-hour course, designed for those who have completed 200-hour foundational training. Deepen your expertise through modules including advanced asana, pranayama, meditation, Himalayan yogic traditions, sound healing, therapeutic yoga, philosophy, anatomy and physiology, teaching methodology, and professional development. Experience transformation in the serene Uttarakhand Himalayan foothills, an environment that fosters calm and inspiration.

Key Highlights

• Experience an advanced multi-style yoga curriculum including Hatha, Vinyasa, Iyengar alignment, Yin/Yang, Restorative, Sound/Mantra, and Yoga Therapy.
• Himalayan immersion: nature practice, riverside sessions, forest walks, mountain sadhana.
• Benefit from small group sizes designed for personalized mentorship, peer teaching, and feedback.
• Teaching practicum included: supervised lead classes, co-teaching, and workshop design.
• Professional pathway: teaching, retreat design, yoga business development, sound healing, and therapeutic yoga integration.
• The certification pathway is recognized by relevant national and international bodies.

Curriculum Outline

The modules below are proposed with approximate hours (subject to final scheduling).

Module 1: Deepening Personal Practice & Self-Inquiry (40 hrs)

• Daily self-practice of asana, pranayama, and meditation.
• Advanced alignment, inversions, arm-balances, transitions.
• Journalling, self-reflection, yoga lifestyle integration.
• Nature sadhana, Himalayan contemplative practices.

Module 2: Yoga Philosophy, Ethics & Yogic Psychology (30 hrs)

• In-depth study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita in the context of teacher training.
• Ethics of a yoga teacher (yama, niyama) and professional conduct.
• Yogic psychology: kleshas, citta-vrittis, dharma, karma, tattvas.
• Sound, mantra, tantra overview.

Module 3: Advanced Anatomy, Physiology & Functional Biomechanics (45 hrs)

• The human body: musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine systems, fascia, and biomechanics of advanced asanas.
• Yoga therapy basics: contraindications, modifications, injuries, special populations.
• Functional anatomy for teaching groups & individuals.

Module 4: Asana, Sequencing & Methodology (60 hrs)

• Advanced asana labs: arm-balances, advanced back-bends, transitions, creative flows.
• Sequencing master-classes: theme classes, workshop design, therapeutic & restorative sequences.
• Teaching methodology: voice, language, cueing, adjustments, props, hybrid formats (online + in-studio).
• Peer teaching and live feedback.

Module 5: Pranayama, Meditation, Sound Healing & Subtle Body (40 hrs)

• Advanced pranayama techniques: kumbhaka, bandha integration, advanced breath work.
• Meditation forms: Vipassana, metta, kirtan, sound bath, mantra.
• Subtle body studies: nadis, chakras, koshas, prana vayus, energy anatomy.
• Sound healing: mantra, chanting, singing bowls, kirtan.

Module 6: Therapeutic & Specialised Yoga Applications (35 hrs)

• Yoga for stress, nervous system regulation, trauma-sensitive yoga.
• Yoga for seniors, prenatal/postnatal, children, and corporate settings.
• Ayurveda & yoga lifestyle basics: doshas, daily/seasonal routines (dinacharya/ritucharya).
• Workshop on setting up yoga retreats, led classes, and niche markets.

Module 7: Lead supervised classes, hone professional skills, complete a capstone project, and assessment.

• Supervised teaching sessions: each trainee leads multiple full-length classes, mini-workshops and receives mentor feedback.
• Observation of senior teachers, co-teaching.
• Business and professional skills: branding, marketing, online teaching, ethics, insurance, and studio set-up.
• Capstone project: design & deliver one workshop/retreat module + written reflection.
• Final assessment: practical, oral & written components.

Delivery Format & Schedule

• Residential immersive period: Approx. 21-30 days (depending on schedule) at Yoga Bhawana Mission, Himalayan centre.
• Optional online or hybrid pre-modules: ~30-50 hours of self-paced video lectures, readings, and assignments to complete prior to arrival.
• Daily rhythm (indicative):

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• Early morning sadhana (movement + meditation)
• Morning asana workshop
• Late morning theory/lecture session
• Afternoon practicum, peer teaching, free nature integration time
• Evening pranayama/meditation or sound healing
• Self-study/reflection
• Weekend or one free day integrated for nature hike / rest / self-practice.

Certification & Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all modules, the capstone project, teaching practicum, and assessment, participants will receive:

• 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification from Yoga Bhawana Mission
• Eligibility to register as an advanced yoga teacher (e.g., RYT-300 + path to RYT-500), depending on the recognised body
• Ability to design and lead multi-style yoga classes, workshops, retreats, and integrate therapeutic/sound-healing elements
• Confidence in professional teaching, business setup, and holistic yoga delivery

Who This Course Is For

• Certified yoga teachers (200-hour) seeking advanced training and deeper immersion
• Practitioners wanting to expand into therapeutic, sound-healing, or retreat-leader roles.
• Yoga studio owners or instructors wanting to refresh and deepen their teaching methodology
• Anyone ready for an immersive Himalayan setting, and committed to personal growth + teaching excellence.

Pre-Course Requirements & What to Bring

• Must have completed a recognised 200-Hour yoga teacher training
• Minimum age 18 years, stable health, readiness for advanced practice, and teaching load
• Bring: yoga mat, props if available, comfortable outdoor gear, notebook/journal, water bottle.
• Preparedness for immersion: early starts, group living, off-studio nature sessions

Pricing, Payment & Cancellation Policy

• Fee: [To be determined — depending on accommodation standard, meals, duration, off-site excursions]
• Payment terms: e.g., 30% deposit at registration, balance 30 days before start
• Cancellation policy: [Define detailed schedule like 60/30/15 days, etc.]
• Note: Limited seats to ensure quality mentorship

Why Choose Yoga Bhawana Mission

• Himalayan foothills setting: serene, nature-rich, ideal for deep yogic immersion.
• Experienced faculty blending traditional yogic lineage + modern science
• Small cohort size for personalised attention and mentoring
• Emphasis on whole-person development: physical, energetic, mental, spiritual

Unique offering: advanced teacher training + potential to lead retreats in Uttarakhand’s scenic context