“Master Yourself to Guide Others”
— The Complete Journey into the Depths of Yogic Science, Healing, and Conscious Living.
The 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Kantipur Yoga Academy is not just a course — it is a sacred pilgrimage into the heart of yoga. This transformative program is a complete immersion that blends the foundation (200 hours) with advanced study (300 hours) into a single, cohesive journey designed for sincere seekers, aspiring master teachers, and spiritual leaders.
Situated amidst the tranquil hills of Kapan, Kathmandu, our academy offers the ideal space to break through limitations and evolve in body, mind, and spirit.
🌟 What Makes This 500-Hour Training Special?
- Fully immersive experience integrating asana, therapy, philosophy, and sadhana
- Combination of traditional yogic wisdom and modern teaching science
- One-to-one mentoring, real-life practicum, and healing-based education
- A deeply spiritual atmosphere rooted in Himalayan energy and local culture
🧘♀️ Course Overview
- Duration: 8 to 10 weeks (flexible based on intensity)
- Format: Residential & immersive
- Eligibility: Beginners welcome (no prior certification needed)
- Level: Intermediate to advanced (RYT-500 certification)
📚 Curriculum Breakdown
🧘♂️ 1. Hatha & Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Practice
- Progressive postural training from beginner to advanced
- Daily practice of Hatha yoga, Ashtanga primary & intermediate series
- Adjustments, sequencing, use of props, and alignment mastery
- Therapeutic posture adaptations and case-specific modifications
🌬️ 2. Pranayama & Breath Mastery
- Foundation to advanced techniques: Nadi Shodhana, Ujjayi, Surya Bhedana, Sitali, Bhramari, Moorchha
- Breath as a bridge between body and consciousness
- Pranayama for emotional regulation and trauma healing
- Teaching and correcting breathwork in groups and private sessions
🧠 3. Meditation & Mindfulness
- Mind training, dharana, dhyana and antar mouna
- Chakra meditation, Ajapa Japa, mantra repetition
- Mindful walking, eating, and living
- Teaching guided meditations for beginners and advanced students
📜 4. Yoga Philosophy & Ethics
- In-depth study of Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- Concepts of karma, dharma, liberation, mind, and ego
- Role of yoga in daily life, community, and self-realization
- Modern ethical challenges and yogic response
💡 5. Teaching Methodology
- Building class themes and structure
- Teaching different levels: beginner to advanced
- Communication, cueing, presence and authenticity
- Student assessments, feedback sessions and mentorship training
- Designing workshops, online classes, and yoga retreats
🌀 6. Yoga Therapy & Healing
- Understanding disease through yogic perspective
- Yoga for anxiety, depression, back pain, asthma, etc.
- Introduction to Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Reiki, and Sound Healing
- Lifestyle disorders and yoga-based preventive tools
🔬 7. Yogic Anatomy & Physiology
- Practical anatomy for safe asana practice
- Nervous system, endocrine system and stress response
- Anatomy of breath, bandhas and energy channels
- Psychosomatic diseases and mind-body link
🔮 8. Mantra, Sound & Bhakti Practices
- Daily mantra chanting and sound vibration cleansing
- Nada yoga, kirtan, and devotional practices
- Working with healing instruments: singing bowls, bells, conch
- Role of sound in subtle healing and meditation
🌿 9. Yogic Lifestyle & Self-Discipline
- Dinacharya (daily routine), sattvic diet, and internal cleansing
- Fasting, silence, journaling, and mindful living
- Developing a consistent personal sadhana
- Karma yoga and seva (selfless service) as spiritual growth
🕓 Sample Daily Schedule
| Time | Activity |
| 05:30 am | Silence + Personal Meditation |
| 06:30 am | Hatha/Ashtanga Yoga Practice |
| 08:00 am | Yogic Breakfast |
| 09:00 am | Anatomy / Philosophy / Lifestyle Class |
| 11:00 am | Pranayama + Meditation Practice |
| 01:00 pm | Sattvic Lunch + Rest |
| 03:00 pm | Teaching Methods / Therapy Class |
| 05:00 pm | Restorative Practice / Mantra / Healing |
| 07:00 pm | Dinner |
| 08:00 pm | Evening Satsang / Self-study / Silence |
| 09:00 pm | Lights Out |
📜 Certification
Upon successful completion, students receive an RYT-500 Certificate (Yoga Alliance International Standard), recognized worldwide for professional yoga teaching.
👥 Who Is This Training For?
- Aspiring yoga professionals who want a complete certification
- 200-hour certified teachers seeking to upgrade their skills
- Holistic health practitioners wanting to integrate yoga therapy
- Serious seekers who wish to embody and share the yogic lifestyle
🌍 Why Kantipur Yoga Academy?
- Nestled in spiritual surroundings near Boudhanath and Pashupatinath
- Experienced teachers with backgrounds in yoga, Ayurveda, psychology & healing
- Immersive and community-based learning environment
- Focus on spiritual growth, not just physical performance
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📍 Location: Budanilkantha, Kathmandu, Nepal
🎒 Accommodation + Meals Included (Sattvic Diet)
📲 WhatsApp/Call: [9706586955]
🌐 Website: [www.kantipuryoga.com]