Teacher Training in India Recommendations

Yoga Teacher Training
#1

I know this seems repetitive of another thread today, but I would appreciate any insights. I am searching for a YA 200 hour teacher training in either India, Thailand or Bali. Thailand and Bali were kind of ahead early, but now I’m leaning towards India. Two that interested me were Yog Peeth in Rishikesh, and Talusidalam yoga pada. If anyone has any information regarding either of these programs, I would greatly appreciate your knowledge. I am also considering Frog Lotus in either Bali or Spain. My girlfriend and I will be doing this together. We are currently in Europe, and the dates which will work for us fit into a couple of different time windows. I would appreciate any other suggestions.

Briefly, we both started in Bikram Yoga and more recently (last couple of years) have really grown to enjoy different types of flow…for lack of a better word. I enjoy Ashtanga, power, vinyassa, and a host of other classes. Lately I have been practicing at core power yoga when I am in the U.S. I really enjoy the pace of their classes…I enjoy the challenge of pushing my limits and trying to use breath to move deeper into difficult postures. I guess I have a very Western approach. Thus, I find the idea of a more traditional practice in India enticing, but I also enjoy working up a sweat and getting a workout. Sorry this has turned into a dissertation…but like I said…if anyone can offer any insights about what any of these programs would be like…it would help me determine which would be the best fit. It is difficult to determine based solely on the program’s schedule what the training will actually entail.

#2

No replies to this post? I’m just trying to find someone who has done their training at Yog Peeth in Rikishesh, or Tulasidalam yoga pada that can explain a little bit more in depth how the program was structured (how intense, how thorough anatomy study was, etc…), and if they would recommend either training program? There is a little bit of information in some other threads, but a bunch of people said they were planning to do the training at Yog Peeth…any of those people out there?

#3

Please be patient as we are logging in from all over the world and normally all working quite a bit as well. It may take a few days for people to check in with the forums before you get some answers.

I myself have heard of these places in my travels in India, but I have not visited themf. However if you are looking for a western - applicable training, then I would suggest taking a course which provides ample information on their website about the curriculum that they offer.

Are you able to share what type of budget you are looking to invest? Also, do you have any particular teachers in your area that you are fond of, who could offer you the name of any lineage or organization to search for directly?

#4

Thank you for your reply. Patience is one of the virtues in which I hope a deeper practice will help me to grow. My budget is around $3,000 - $3,500…but my girlfriend (who is going to be doing the training with me) wants to spend less. I don’t want to focus too much on the cost, because I don’t necessarily think that because a training is more expensive, it will be better. We are working in Europe, and will be doing a training when our work contract ends in the spring. I have emailed some teachers for recommendations, however, I spent a fair amount of time doing Bikram and Core Power yoga…both of which aren’t much help unless you want to do their trainings. I am actually a little disappointed that Core Power’s response basically stated that very matter of fact…but I guess they feel they have a good product they want to sell.

I just happened upon the Yog Peeth site, and it seemed interesting. I had been looking at trainings in Goa, India. Yog Peeth happens to be very affordable, which is kind of an additional draw. I think the other appeal is the unkown, the self exploration, the journey, and in some ways I feel like maybe I shouldn’t even inquire too much about the program…just go sign up and go with an open mind. My girlfriend and I differ very much in this regard, and I respect that. She is working on a boat with me in the Mediterranean because of me…and will go to this training with me more for the experience, without really anticipating using the certificate. Thus, we are trying to find a good training because I do believe I would like to teach upon return to the U.S.A., and also a relaxing and rejuvenating experience after a long, and sometimes stressful year and half at sea.

#5

I too am looking at going to yog peeth in september or october of 2011 and it just sounds so wonderful. I’m a positive person and always want to think the best, however after i lost 2000 to an internet scam last year im deffinately on guard. I have heard nothing but good things about this school but the price seems very low for a school in Rishikesh (from my research they all seem to be more than 2000 usd) and theres not much info online that isnt from their own site. i was wondering if anyone had been to the school, what was your expierience like? any hidden costs? any problems?
thank you so much,
om shanti
Harmony

#6

[QUOTE=Kbren;42098]No replies to this post? I’m just trying to find someone who has done their training at Yog Peeth in Rikishesh, or Tulasidalam yoga pada that can explain a little bit more in depth how the program was structured (how intense, how thorough anatomy study was, etc…), and if they would recommend either training program? There is a little bit of information in some other threads, but a bunch of people said they were planning to do the training at Yog Peeth…any of those people out there?[/QUOTE]

Please google for rishikesh yog peeth testimonials or join rishikesh yog peeth on facebook where most of the ex-students interact with each other which might help you in getting some genuine information about this institute. Other option is to check their photo gallery on FLICKR which gives a glimpse of their ttc students and their outdoor activities in Rishikesh. Thank you.

#7

[QUOTE=HarmonyRose;42146]I too am looking at going to yog peeth in september or october of 2011 and it just sounds so wonderful. I’m a positive person and always want to think the best, however after i lost 2000 to an internet scam last year im deffinately on guard. I have heard nothing but good things about this school but the price seems very low for a school in Rishikesh (from my research they all seem to be more than 2000 usd) and theres not much info online that isnt from their own site. i was wondering if anyone had been to the school, what was your expierience like? any hidden costs? any problems?
thank you so much,
om shanti
Harmony[/QUOTE]

[B]Rishikesh Yog Peeth [/B]charges an affordable fee of US$ 1050 which covers the necessary cost of accommodation and food. Regarding accommodation, basic room facility ? a room with an attached bathroom ? is provided. But, there is [I]no compromise on the quality of yoga teacher training and food[/I].

[I]Rishikesh Yog Peeth is a non-profit making institute and that explains the low fee structure.[/I] However, it is efficiently run by a four member faculty specialized in different aspect of yoga. The faculty thinking a yoga instructor needs a more specialized guidance provides an additional 100 hours of intensive training. The course therefore could well have been called RYT 300.

#8

[QUOTE=Kbren;42098]No replies to this post? I’m just trying to find someone who has done their training at Yog Peeth in Rikishesh, or Tulasidalam yoga pada that can explain a little bit more in depth how the program was structured (how intense, how thorough anatomy study was, etc…), and if they would recommend either training program? There is a little bit of information in some other threads, but a bunch of people said they were planning to do the training at Yog Peeth…any of those people out there?[/QUOTE]

I joined yoga teacher training course at Tulasidalam yoga pada in 2003 to do the primary level which is more about setting a firm foundation for personal yoga practice…like knowing about your personal nature, getting into asana practice and teaching, introductions on human physiology and yoga science. It was a good course comfortably balanced. Joining the yoga teacher training at Tulasidalam is not just a 3 week program as I found…its a long term guidance program, anyone into yoga can do it.

Then I went back in 2006 to do the advanced level.Its wholly based on patanjali ashtanga yoga in true indian yogic tradition. There is no compromise… its really deep and intensive… no other schools offer this level as far as I have found. Bihar School of Yoga comes somewhere near this in syllabus and teaching but in guidances Tulasidalam sets itself apart.Don’t do this advanced level out of curiosity, you will find yourself hard to handle, do it only if you have the openness, devotion and faith in yoga.Then this is the course and place.

For details of the course fee see their blog, again it is totally different from what I have come across till now.

#9

hi…my advise would be that you get in touch with ALok on the following mail id -
alok@utopianoutdoors.com

sandeep

[QUOTE=Kbren;42037]I know this seems repetitive of another thread today, but I would appreciate any insights. I am searching for a YA 200 hour teacher training in either India, Thailand or Bali. Thailand and Bali were kind of ahead early, but now I’m leaning towards India. Two that interested me were Yog Peeth in Rishikesh, and Talusidalam yoga pada. If anyone has any information regarding either of these programs, I would greatly appreciate your knowledge. I am also considering Frog Lotus in either Bali or Spain. My girlfriend and I will be doing this together. We are currently in Europe, and the dates which will work for us fit into a couple of different time windows. I would appreciate any other suggestions.

Briefly, we both started in Bikram Yoga and more recently (last couple of years) have really grown to enjoy different types of flow…for lack of a better word. I enjoy Ashtanga, power, vinyassa, and a host of other classes. Lately I have been practicing at core power yoga when I am in the U.S. I really enjoy the pace of their classes…I enjoy the challenge of pushing my limits and trying to use breath to move deeper into difficult postures. I guess I have a very Western approach. Thus, I find the idea of a more traditional practice in India enticing, but I also enjoy working up a sweat and getting a workout. Sorry this has turned into a dissertation…but like I said…if anyone can offer any insights about what any of these programs would be like…it would help me determine which would be the best fit. It is difficult to determine based solely on the program’s schedule what the training will actually entail.[/QUOTE]