200 Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Course Rishikesh
With Maa Haripriya, Mandeep Bhatt, Ashutosh Mishra, Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi, Sujata Ray (Mili), Swami Shiv Ji, Yogi Naveen and Yogi Praveen Rajput
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Samadhi Yoga Ashram offers a comprehensive 200-Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training designed for practitioners who wish to explore Kundalini Yoga, Tantra, meditation, energy practices, and traditional Himalayan yoga teachings in greater depth. The program combines classical Kundalini Sadhana with practical training and theoretical study, creating a strong foundation for both personal practice and professional teaching.
The training explores the traditional understanding of Kundalini Shakti, chakras, nadis, prana, and the subtle energy body. Students are gradually introduced to practices designed to develop awareness, concentration, breath control, meditation, and deeper understanding of the yogic energy system.
*Training Dates & Duration*
The program starts on the *1st of every month* and runs for *25 days*, providing an immersive residential 200-Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training experience in Rishikesh.
*The curriculum includes:*
• Kundalini Yoga asanas and practices
• Kundalini Kriya Yoga
• Tantra Pranayama
• Bhramari, Bhastrika and Nadi Shodhana
• Bandhas and Mudras
• Mantra chanting and Mantra-Shaktipata
• Chakra meditation
• Yoga Nidra
• Meditation and mindfulness
• Kundalini Tantra philosophy
• Yoga Kundalini Upanishad
• Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• Kashmir Shaivism
• Study of the seven chakras
• Nadis and the subtle energy system
• Prana and Panchakosha
• Spiritual and yogic anatomy
• Classical Hatha Yoga as a supportive foundation
• Teaching methodology
• Practical teaching and demonstration
• Self-practice and daily Sadhana
• Self-study and reflective learning
The program includes *175 hours of classroom training and 25 hours of self-study*, completing a total of *200 hours*. Daily repetition of the practices allows students to gradually develop a consistent personal Sadhana rather than learning the practices only theoretically.
*Residential Accommodation*
The training is fully residential, with students staying at Samadhi Yoga Ashram throughout the 25-day program. Private and shared accommodation options are available, providing students with an immersive environment for study, practice, meditation, and yogic living.
*Daily Sattvic Meals*
The residential program includes *three freshly prepared vegetarian Sattvic meals every day*. Vegan meals can also be accommodated upon request. The meals are designed to provide wholesome nourishment while supporting students during their intensive daily yoga and meditation practices.
*Study Materials & Yoga Props*
Students receive printed and digital study materials along with yoga accessories and props, including a yoga mat, bolster, belt and other required practice equipment. A Neti pot and rubber Neti kit are also included.
*Daily Yogic Schedule*
The daily routine combines traditional Kundalini practices with theory and meditation. Students begin their day with silence, Kundalini Yoga, Tantra Pranayama and mantra chanting. The day continues with Kundalini Tantra theory, spiritual anatomy, philosophy, Kriya Yoga, Bandha and Mudra practice, followed by Chakra Meditation and Yoga Nidra in the evening.
A typical schedule includes:
• Morning Kundalini Yoga
• Tantra Pranayama and Mantra Chanting
• Kundalini Tantra Theory
• Yoga and Spiritual Anatomy
• Kundalini Tantra Philosophy
• Kriya Yoga, Bandha and Mudra Practice
• Chakra Meditation
• Yoga Nidra
• Evening meditation and reflection
The exact timetable may vary according to the season and weather.
*Workshops, Excursions & Cultural Experiences*
The residential experience includes weekly workshops with visiting teachers, excursions to local temples and nearby places of interest, and opportunities to experience the spiritual and cultural atmosphere of Rishikesh. Students can also experience the Ganges and the Himalayan surroundings while following an authentic ashram-style routine.
*Airport Pickup*
Complimentary pickup from *Dehradun Airport* is included for students joining the residential program.
*Certification*
Upon successful completion of the training, students receive a *200-Hour Kundalini Yoga completion certificate from Samadhi Yoga Ashram* and are eligible to register with *Yoga Alliance USA as an RYT 200*. The program is offered at the RYS 200 level and provides a foundation for students who wish to continue into advanced 300-hour and 500-hour Kundalini programs.
*Who Can Join*
The program is suitable for *beginner to intermediate-level practitioners* who wish to explore Kundalini Yoga in a structured residential environment. It is suitable for students looking to deepen their personal Sadhana as well as those who wish to develop professional teaching skills in Kundalini Yoga.
The 25-day residential immersion provides an opportunity to practice Kundalini Kriya, Tantra Pranayama, meditation, mantra, Bandhas, Mudras and chakra practices while living and studying in the spiritual environment of Rishikesh, on the banks of the Ganges.
About the Leaders
Maa Haripriya
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