IS YOGA ANTAR’S TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFIED BY YOGA ALLIANCE?
Yes. We offer courses realized by Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School 200 (RYS 200). It means we offer internationally recognized 200-hours yoga course with certification of Yoga Alliance and based on Yoga Alliance norms. After finishing any of our Teacher Training Course and passing all internal exams our students get certificate registered in Yoga Alliance. With such certification you can teach all over the world and you can get registered as yoga teacher in Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teacher 200 (RYT 200).

IS ACCOMMODATION AND INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
We respect different needs and preferences, so we would like to give to our students freedom of choice where to stay for 30 days during the course.
We are flexible, so we are offering you a choice between two options:

• if you choose TTC “with accommodation” you will get the room near our yoga hall. This option costs about 200 € more.
• if you choose option “without accommodation” the price for TTC will be cheaper (200 €) and you can find a room by yourself according to your needs and preferences.
• For details please visit TEACHER TRAINING site with prices.

IS FOOD INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
Only breakfasts 5 days a week (Monday – Friday). We offer healthy and vegetarian light breakfasts after morning yoga sessions. The rest meals students are requested to organize by themselves according to their budget and preferences. There is no problem with this. You will be surprised by the variety of tasty and healthy food available at the places.

HOW EXPENSIVE IS A MEAL IN INDIA?
The food in India is quite cheap. Average tasty and healthy lunch or dinner costs 2-5 €. Please remember that 5 breakfasts a week are already included in the course fee, so you need to organize only the rest of meals: lunches, dinners and drinks.

CAN I PARTICIPATE IN THE COURSE IF I AM YOGA BEGINNER?
Yes, we are open for yoga beginners. Please notice that our TTC is intensive 30-days yoga practice, so you need to decide if you are ready to participate in the whole program. Our course might be difficult for beginners in certain parts, because it is advanced level of yoga knowledge and practice, however we believe that if you really want to learn, you will manage for sure! We are trying always to assist you individually whenever you need more explanation or support. We pay attention to each student. In application form please write that you have no experience with yoga, so that we can prepare some helpful additional materials and guidance for you. Please remember that only participating in the whole course and passing all exams you will be able to get certified! From our side we will give you all necessary help and support:-)

WHAT DO I NEED TO COME TO INDIA?
For sure you will need Visa. For Yoga TTC we recommend simple TOURIST VISA – the easiest and fastest way to get visa and come to India. Normally tourist visa is given for 90 – 180 days, but please check Visa regulations in Indian Consulate in your country. Application for Visa should be given minimum 2 weeks before planned flight. Remember that Visa is valid from the date of ISSUE, not date of ARRIVAL! In the form we recommend to write “TOURISTIC” in the field of your aim of coming to India.

WHICH STYLE OF YOGA WILL I LEARN?
We teach Traditional Hatha Yoga which is the basis of all style of Yoga. Our adjustments techniques and teaching methodology are applicable to any style of Yoga. Our teachers are coming from many traditions and schools of yoga, such as Sivananda, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Kundalini and Tantra. During the course we are conducting classes in few styles and showing the differences (and similarities) between them. Our TTC is registered as Multi Style. It is based on Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga (Primary Series), Sivananda and Iyengar Yoga. Students can choose their specialization and pass exam from chosen style/ styles.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING FOR THE YOGA TTC?
Most of recommended items can be purchased locally.

• sporty clothes – we practice yoga everyday for few hours
• yoga mat – mats are available to buy in our school for market price
• light shawl or cotton scarf for meditation (white, orange or maroon)
• flip-flops, beach towel and swimming suit (Goa) and comfortable sporty shoes for easy trekking (Dharamshala and Rishikesh)
• In the early mornings and late evenings some jumper can be necessary, especially in Dharamshala
• For courses in May and July we recommend also light rain coat – it might rain sometimes, especially in June
• Sun Protection and sun glasses: take care against the strong sun!
• MONEY: cash and travelers checks can be exchanged to rupees, the Indian currency, and there are also some ATMs. Remember one cannot buy rupees before getting to India and one cannot take rupees out of India. You can exchange your currency upon arrival at any Indian airport. For the up to date exchange rate see http://www.xe.com
• Electrical items: India operates on 220V, the same 2 prong plugs as Europe, which are different from North America
• mosquito repellent: an excellent version called Odomos is available here
• driving license: if you plan on renting a car or scooter
• torch/ flashlight: power outages are frequent in India and you might want some help seeing in the dark
• earplugs: if you are sensitive sleeper

DO I NEED VACCINATIONS TO COME TO INDIA?
Officially vaccination are not obligatory. Our courses are taking place always in touristic and hygienic places. The regions are safe and visited by people from all over the world. We never had bad experience with any serious diseases. We offer places which we know and trust to, however it is recommended that you visit your GP, personal physician or a travel health clinic 4 to 8 weeks before your departure to India. Recommended vaccinations often include hepatitis A, typhoid, tetanus and polio. Goa is not a high-risk area for malaria and the tablets can be considered controversial, we recommend that you do some research and make your own decision on this.

WHAT WILL I LEARN DURING YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE?
The program of our TTC is based on Yoga Alliance standards. Our TTC is ideal for those who have always wanted to deepen understanding of Yoga and get to know better its all aspects. History, philosophy, cultural background, mantras and kriyas on one hand, “technical”, practical knowledge about alignment & adjustment of asanas, anatomy and physiology of human body and yoga teaching techniques – on the other.

One of the most appreciated aspects of the Yogantar Yoga Teacher Training is its unique hands-on adjustment which creates amazing results and is highly effective. Students practice teaching from the first week!

Our speciality is workshop for teaching techniques – with Yogantar Yoga International you will get your own space for real teaching and all needed care to support your first steps. As a part of the course we prepared open free yoga classes run by you together with Yogantar Yoga Teacher’s help for students in Arambol and Dharamsala.

According to Yoga Alliance standards our TTC consists of following parts:

* Techniques Training/Practice - Includes asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantras, meditation and other traditional yoga techniques. These hours are a mix between (1) analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques, and (2) guided practice of the techniques themselves;

* Teaching Methodology - Includes principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the student’s process of learning, and business aspects of teaching yoga.

* Anatomy & Physiology - Includes both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). Includes both the study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc).

* Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers - Includes the study of yoga philosophies, yoga lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers.

* Practicum - Includes practice teaching, receiving feedback, observing others teaching and hearing/giving feedback. Also includes assisting students while others are teaching.

* Other activities - special group workshops and activities additional to Yoga Alliance standards, for example: improvisation dance & theatre workshops which help you to understand your body and Inner-Self, different group meditation techniques including dynamic meditations, movement meditations, silent walk to the mountains and more. We would like you to spend unforgettable time in India and get as many inspirations as possible.