Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh: How the 200 Hour Course Is Structured

Kundalini teacher training at a Rishikesh school follows the classical kriya structure: asana, bandha, mudra, pranayama and mantra practised as one sequence, in a set order, for a set time. It is a complete 200 hour teacher training, not a short workshop added to a Hatha course.

Key Takeaways

• A kriya is a fixed sequence; the order and timing are part of the method and are taught exactly.
• Breath ratios and kriya duration build week by week, under a teacher's supervision.
• The course certifies at the same 200 hour level as the foundation training.

How the four weeks are organised

• Week 1: foundations - spinal asana, the three bandhas, and breath awareness before any ratio work.
• Week 2: core kriyas for the lower centres, mantra pronunciation, and seated practice built up in stages.
• Week 3: longer kriyas, meditation sittings, and the theory of the chakra system as taught in the Hatha texts.
• Week 4: teaching practice - students lead full kriyas and receive corrections on pacing, instruction and timing.

Safety is part of the syllabus: strong breath work is screened for contra-indications, and no practice is presented as a treatment for any medical condition.

The complete syllabus of the 200 hour Kundalini yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is published on the course page, and students who prefer the classical Hatha route can compare it with the 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh. Both courses run at Aatm Yogashala in Tapovan.

FAQs

Can a beginner join the Kundalini 200 hour course?

Yes, the course starts from foundations, though some prior yoga practice makes the first week easier.

How is Kundalini training different from the regular 200 hour course?

The regular course is Hatha-based; the Kundalini course is built on kriyas - fixed sequences of posture, breath, bandha and mantra.

Is mantra chanting compulsory?

Mantra is part of the kriya structure and is taught phonetically; students are expected to practise it during the course.

Does the course include meditation?

Yes - meditation sittings lengthen across the four weeks and form part of the daily timetable.

What certificate is awarded?

A 200 hour yoga teacher training certificate, the same level as the foundation course.