Sivananda Institute of Vedanta -Yoga Academy (SIVA)

Yoga Teachers at the Ashram

Yoga Teacher Certification Course (YTTC) at Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad is organized under the guidance and leadership of Yogacharya H. H .Swami Adhyatmanandaji, who has been teaching Yoga over forty years and has conducted over 800 Yogasana Camps over the globe. Swamiji is beloved disciple of H. H. Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj, present President of a great institute, Divine Life Society founded by a Holy Master H. H. Sri Swami Sivanandji Maharaj. Swamiji was initiated in the Holy order of Sanyasa in the year 1974. Ever since then, as per his worshipful Gurudev's instructions, he is continuously spreading the message of sages of the yore and sharing the knowledge of ancient cultural and scientific heritage of ancient India through Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation. It  is design to develop yoga student's skill in the science of Yoga and prepare them to teach yoga to others.

Swamiji has designed Yoga Teachers’Training Course (YTTC), a comprehensive 20 days residential program for training of Yoga teachers which is conducted twice during the year since two decades. He has conducted more than 44 YTTC programs which is recognized by Gujarat University. These programs are attended by yoga aspirants from across the globe and he has trained more than 1000 yoga teachers. These teachers render both preventive and curative aspects of yoga teaching for well-being of body and mind across humanity around the world and are instrumental in spreading ancient Indian Culture and rich heritage.

Sri Swamiji is Yoga Guru of global repute. He has embraced service to the humanity above the self through imparting the knowledge of ancient cultural and spiritual heritage of Yogic Science encompassing Asanas; Pranayama and Meditation. So far Swamiji has conducted  over 813 Yoga camps of 10 days duration across the globe. Swamiji renders talks on various subjects on All India Radio over the past six decades. His Yoga lessons and interviews telecast across various TV channels since five decades.

YTTC offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga practices, including Hatha Yoga, yogic breathing, deep relaxation, meditation, yogic diet, all these in a beautiful and holy ashram environment.  During 20 days of ashram living, while integrating your daily life with your Yoga training, you will undergo a unique transforming experience that will give you a firm foundation from which you will be able to teach others confidently.

During the stay at the ashram, the knowledge will be imparted through inspiring talks by Swamiji and our yoga faculty members, who has been experienced in their respective fields. Also the opportunity be given to seek additional guidance or clarification by asking questions. Ashram’s holy atmosphere is ideal for enhancing spiritual growth as well as the skill in the field of science of Yoga. Learn how to bring the wonderful benefits of classical Yoga to others and take your own Yoga practice to a deeper, more meaningful level.

Prerequisite

The course is available to student, who has completed basic and advanced Yoga classes at Sivananda Ashram or from equivalent courses at other institutes. And students, who wish to enhance their knowledge of Yoga Science or become a teacher in the field of Yoga.

General information

Why a Residential program?

Our Teacher Training Course is designed to offer you the experience of living Yoga way of Life and to present the necessary techniques that will enable you to pass these great teachings on to others. During your stay at the ashram you will be away from mundane life distractions, living a Yogic lifestyle which helps you to transform your body, mind and soul.

What You Will Learn?

This training program includes both lecture and experiential components from respected experts in the fields of cardiology, gynecology,  anatomy , physiology , Yoga, meditation, spirituality and psychology.  the program syllabus includes detailed instructions for each posture with their benefits. Also, in depth practice of different pranayama (breathing excercises), meditation,  relaxation (Yoga Nidra) techniques are taught based on Yoga philosophy. At the concluding of the program and passing the test graduate receives certificate recognized by Gujarat University.In short you will learn,

Diet

During your entire stay at the ashram fresh, nutritious and vegetarian diet ( three meals /day) will be served.

Daily Teaching Schedule During YTTC