About the Program
The 500-hour yoga teacher training course is a well-planned and organized programme for the advanced yoga practitioners. This Programme is designed to strengthen your foundational yoga knowledge. This course combines our 200-hour and 300-hour into a long-term, immersive experience. Uniting both courses provides the opportunity for you to truly adopt the habits of the yogic lifestyle.
You will first spend time completing our 200-hour yoga teacher training programme. In this course, you will get the foundational knowledge necessary to be a confident teacher and you will gain experience living a yogic life with your fellow teacher trainees. Then, in the 300-hour component of the course, you will transition to more advanced study. It helps you improve your physical, mental, spiritual, and energetic well-being, as well as develop methodical and effective teaching skills.
Why Our Ytt 500 Hours Course?
The 500-hours advanced yoga teacher training course is designed for people who want to dive deep into authentic forms of yoga so they can impart this knowledge and practice to others who are striving for it. This course, taught at Nepal Yoga Academy is an intensive Classical Hatha Yoga practice, primarily based on Sanatan (classical) and Ashtanga Yoga traditions.
This program is designed not only to strengthen your basic learning about yoga, but also to create a strong foundation, assisting in step-by-step transitioning into core yoga practices along with all the possible skills needed to make you an exemplary yoga teacher. This course also includes vinyasa, ashtanga, power, and yin yoga depending on students’ needs. Yoga philosophy and wisdom are essential parts of the curriculum as well. Only a small number of advanced students are accepted at any given time, enabling you to go deeper with interactive philosophy discussions, a customized curriculum, and many opportunities to teach asana and pranayama classes to cement the knowledge you gained in the 200-hour course through immediate application. Teaching others is a powerful method to enhance your own understanding.
Why Enroll At Nepal Yoga Academy?
Nepal Yoga Academy is a pioneer in teaching internationally accredited yoga courses in Nepal. Our experience in teaching diverse students has helped us to develop effective methods for teaching complex topics. With its peaceful ambiance, the location offers an ideal setting for yoga practice, where the tranquil surroundings bring positive energy and spiritual vitality, invigorating your sessions.
If you want to connect with a community of dedicated yoga teachers and trainers, Nepal Yoga Academy is the right place for you. Our interactive and engaging training course, set in a peaceful environment, offers you the opportunity to develop effective teaching methodologies that incorporate yogic lifestyles, accelerating your journey towards self-discovery.
Highlights of Yoga Teacher Training – 500 Hours
- Classical knowledge and history of yoga
- Traditional understanding of yoga practice
- Theoretical and practical skill enhancement
- Advanced posture and advanced breathing techniques.
- Sequencing and teaching methodology
- Asana and pranayama according to the ancient scriptures
- Unique and well-structured yoga teaching techniques.
- The batch size is kept small in order to make it qualitatively interactive and engaging.
- Create, prepare, and deliver high-quality yoga workshops
- Yoga, anatomy and physiology
- Patanjali’s yoga sutras and hatha yoga philosophy
- Techniques and forms of meditation
- Stages of the mind and meditativeness
- Safety and guidelines of yogic practices
- Interactive Sessions of Q&A
- Developing a deeper understanding of yoga and successfully disseminating it
- Personalized yoga and lifestyle consultation
- Career counseling
- Satsang (the company of truth)
Program Objectives
- To develop confidence and create a skillful teacher within you
- To equip you with the skills of adjustment and modification while conducting class
- To make you skillful while sequencing for all levels of yoga practitioners
- To learn the best method for an authentic and balanced practice
- To learn how to balance the demands of leading individual, small, and large classes.
- To provide you with high level knowledge of yogic philosophy
- To help you understand how anatomy and yoga relate to each other
- To give ample opportunities to apply your learning as a teacher
- To inculcate the yogic life within you
- To practice advanced asanas with safety and precautions
- To learn advanced breathing techniques (pranayama) and understand how they increase energy level and control the mind
- To gain a deeper understanding of your body type and create a suitable practice for yourself
- To create a joyful and accepting environment that deepens your love for yoga and its importance.
Course and Curriculum
Philosophy
- Wisdom of Yoga: History and philosophy, ancient wisdom for today, and dhyan, mudra, and bandha.
- Types of Yoga: Understanding and comparing traditional yoga to modern styles, a detailed study of Ashtanga and Hatha yoga, and an overview of Bhakti, Gyana, Karma, Mantra, and Kundalini.
- Satkarma (six cleansing techniques) in Hatha yoga.
- Classical yoga philosophy.
- Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.
- Lifestyle and ethics of a yoga teacher.
- Badhak Tattva (obstacles) and Sadhak Tattva (supporting elements) in yogic achievement.
- Yogic philosophy from other scriptures.
Teaching Methodology
- Basic principles and guidelines of creating sequences.
- Sequence for beginner level.
- Sequence for intermediate/advanced level.
- Sequence for peak pose.
- Sequence for Vinyasa flow.
- Teach and lead workshops.
- Teach asana classes and receive constructive feedback.
- Understand how to teach students of different levels and with diverse needs.
- Understand sequencing for different age groups.
- Develop your skills in using your voice, language, and instructional techniques.
- Understand the principles of demonstration, and master hands-on adjustments, verbal cues, and providing effective assistance.
- Setting up classes, observation, assisting, and correction.
- Design, plan, and implement effective classes and workshops.
- Conscious interaction and engagement.
- Verbal, behavioral & body language.
- Deepening the knowledge of yoga & imparting it effectively.
Asana Practice
- Special focus on workshops for advanced and special postures.
- Learning new and advanced asanas.
- Learn about proper alignment to prevent injuries.
- Practice asana twice a day to immerse yourself completely in yoga.
- Specialized yoga styles and practices, i.e., Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Power, and Yin.
- Modifications, variations, applied anatomy, proper alignment & adjustments, health benefits & precautions, cueing, sequencing, and key tips for all levels.
- Individual support to improve advanced asanas.
Pranayama Practice
- Gain experience teaching various pranayama techniques.
- Go deeper with your practice with extended time spent on individual techniques.
- Learn advanced pranayama techniques and how they relate to aspects of yogic philosophy.
- Teaching methodology for pranayama class.
- Daily advanced pranayama classes to deepen your individual practice.
- Panchkosha and prana shakti.
- Importance & benefits of pranayama.
Meditation
- Meditative Yogic Sleep: Yoga Nidra.
- Stages of mind & meditativeness.
- Seated guided meditation practices.
- Mindfulness meditation.
- Mantra meditation.
- Candle gazing meditation.
- Chakra meditation.
- Vipassana meditation.
Anatomy
- Musculoskeletal system and its relation to asana practice.
- Focus on the spine and its movement.
- Common areas of injury and their prevention.
- The musculoskeletal system of the human body.
- Spinal movement and its health.
- Contraindications and avoidance of movements under specific conditions.
- Spiritual Anatomy & Physiology:
- Nadis, Chakras, and Koshas.
Value of Certification
As we are the first Yoga Alliance registered school in Nepal, our YTT 500 Hour course is accredited by the US Yoga Alliance. After successfully completing this course and passing the assessment, you will be awarded two certificates: one for the 200-hour YTT and another for the advanced 300-hour YTT. With these certifications, you can apply to any Yoga Alliance to become an RYT 500, granting you global recognition as a Certified Yoga Teacher.
Evaluation and Certification Process
Assessment Preparation
- Participate in numerous workshops on teaching methodology
- working in small groups to enhance teaching qualities and to prepare for leading an entire class.
- Practice spontaneous student teaching of any mantra, pranayama, or asana without preparation.
- Prepare for the entire asana and pranayama class for your own group and later for 200 hours of students (when you feel ready!)
- feedback from both students and teachers to enhance your quality and confidence
Assessment Evaluation
- Each student is evaluated based on a set of course criteria. Assessments are primarily practical evaluations.
- Students are assessed on their involvement in class (minimum of 90% attendance), lesson preparation, practicum, asana sequence and alignments, verbal and physical adjustments, counter poses, relaxation, modification and communication, chanting, workshop techniques, philosophy, comprehension, and other relevant skills.
- Teachers and fellow students provide constructive feedback to trainees to enhance their skills. If a student appears unprepared for any evaluation, they may be asked to repeat it.
Achievement Ceremony
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Physical Graduation
Complete the 108 Sun Salutations (suggested only for those without any physical injury or illness).
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Academic Graduation
Receive the certification of course completion. Our YTT 200 Hours course is recognized by the US Yoga Alliance. After completing this course with us, you will be internationally recognized as a Certified Yoga Teacher and qualified to be registered with any Yoga Alliance anywhere in the world.
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Spiritual Graduation
Participate in a special fire ceremony with traditional costumes, symbolizing the taking of a spiritual oath to live a yogic life and teach authentic yoga.
After these three graduations, you will build confidence and make a commitment to continue these fruitful techniques in your life and pass them onto others as a teacher.
Cost includes and excludes
Includes
- Accommodation for 44 nights
- Nutritious vegetarian or vegan (on request) meals provided three times a day
- Unlimited herbal teas and filtered water
- Two Ayurvedic oil massages
- One steam bath or sauna session
- Classical yoga book, training manual, and stationary
- Accessing the Library
- Certificate affiliated with the Yoga Alliance USA upon course completion
- One day forest trail hiking to the nature
- Spacial Acro Yoga (partner yoga) session
- Participate in 108 sun salutations at a temple located in the hills
- Personalized spiritual consultation session
- Special sacred fire ceremony with traditional costumes on the graduation day
- Free Wi-Fi access
Excludes
- Travel Expenses to and from the retreat including airfare, airport transfers
- Laundry (available for extra charge)
- Spending the money on traveling, hiking and day trips, food outside the academy
- Travel and medical insurance is also recommended
Schedule/itinerary
Morning Activities
6:30 to 7:00 : Meditation & Chanting
7:00 to 7:15 : Tea break
7:15 to 8:00 : Pranayama (breathing practice)
8:00 to 8:15 : Tea break
8:15 to 9:30 : Asana practice
9:30 to 11:30 : Breakfast & rest
Midday Activities
11:30 to 1:00 : Philosophy Lecture
1:00 to 2:00 : Lunch
2:00 to 3:30 : Self-study
Afternoon Activities
3:30 to 5:15 : Workshop
5:15 to 5:30 : Tea break
5:30 to 6:30 : Evening asana, relaxation/meditation
6:30 onward : Dinner & rest
Please note: This schedule is changeable upon any required circumstances by the management. Students will have one day off per week (typically Sunday), though this may be adjusted.
Accommodation & facilities
We offer three accommodation options: Panoramic Deluxe Rooms, Standard Rooms, and Bamboo Cottage Rooms. All rooms include essential amenities such as towels, comfortable beds, and hot water in attached bathrooms.
Arrival and Departure
- Check-in starts the day of the course induction.
- The course begins on the 15th of every month.
- If you wish to arrive before the check-in day, confirm with the management. Extra nights are usually chargeable.
- Departure can be at your convenience after 2:00 pm.
Pricing & Start Dates
The YTT 500-hour course cost begins at $2450. A $400 advance fee is needed at the time of booking, which is non-refundable in the case of a later cancellation.
Every month on the 15th, the course begins. The YTT 500-hour course takes 45 days to complete.
Note: All prices are inclusive of taxes.
How to book this course?
Fill Out the Online Booking Form
- Submit the booking form on our website
- You will get a confirmation email after submitting the form
Pay the Deposit
- Deposit in advance to confirm your booking.
- After we receive your deposit, a confirmation email will be sent to you.
- The remaining balance is due upon your arrival at Nepal Yoga Academy.
- Payment methods include:
- Bank Transfer
- Debit and Credit Card
- Cash (accepted in USD, Euro, and Nepali Rupees)
- The rate mentioned here is in USD for you to understand easily. We will charge the equivalent amount in Nepali rupee, applying the currency rate of the day on your arrival
Contact Us if Needed
- If you do not receive our confirmation email, please contact us through our social media platforms.
- We will reply to you as soon as possible.
WhatApp: +977 9823319511
Email: nepalyogaacademy@gmail.com
Instagram: @nepalyogaacademy
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Our academy and retreat center is a special place where people come to deepen their practice, connect with others, and find peace and harmony within. To maintain this welcoming and serene environment, we’ve created a few guidelines. Think of them as gentle reminders to help everyone enjoy the best experience. We encourage you to give the love and respect you’d like to receive. We wish you a pleasant stay.