Comprehensive 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Mysore, India

Ayush Yogadarshanam's 500-hour training is a two-month immersion that runs throughout the week, including Saturdays. Mornings begin with a led Ashtanga class at 6:00 AM, followed by yogic kriyas or detox practices. The rest of the day involves ongoing teaching practice with the main teacher, lesson plan writing, feedback sessions, and the study of additional systems like Iyengar, prenatal, and partner yoga.

The curriculum is wide-ranging. Expect advanced asana sessions focusing on hip opening, backbends, inversions, and leg balances; different schools of sun and moon salutations; work with props in the Iyengar tradition; partner or AcroYoga; chakra study and balancing; and advanced pranayama with bandhas and retention. You'll also study mudras, Shat Karma cleansing techniques, Yoga Nidra relaxation, meditation, and both Indian and Western anatomy.

Beyond the physical, the course covers Yoga Philosophy through Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Ayurveda classes, and spiritual practices like Satsang. There are also sessions on children's yoga and prenatal/postnatal yoga, making this a well-rounded professional training. The school emphasizes classical Indian yogic science without modification, respecting the tradition while supporting your growth as a teacher.

The lead teacher, Yogacharya Santhosh Kumar, has trained over 700 certified teachers from more than 65 countries. His own background spans childhood yoga therapy, study under B.K.S. Iyengar and his family, and training with the Art of Living and Sivananda Vedanta systems. He combines this with a degree in Nutrition and Health from the University of Mysore.

What's included

- 59 nights accommodation in private or shared room - 500-hour Yoga Alliance certificate - Teacher training course and certification - Registration with Yoga Alliance/Professionals/International/etc - Course materials and books - Course manual - Practice charts - School t-shirt/tote bag - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Wifi connection - Sports and library access - Pranayama and breath work - Meditation, relaxation and healing - Detox and cleansing activities - Yoga dance, chants, bonfire - Green tea and drinking water

What's not included

- Flights - Transfers - Food - Visa fees - Personal expenses - Travel insurance - Optional acupuncture treatments