500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

โ€œMaster Yourself to Guide Othersโ€
โ€” 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 โ€” 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.


๐ŸŒŸ 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

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ 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)

๐Ÿ“š Curriculum Breakdown

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ 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

๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ 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

๐Ÿง  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

๐Ÿ“œ 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

๐Ÿ’ก 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

๐ŸŒ€ 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

๐Ÿ”ฌ 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

๐Ÿ”ฎ 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

๐ŸŒฟ 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

๐Ÿ•“ Sample Daily Schedule

TimeActivity
05:30 amSilence + Personal Meditation
06:30 amHatha/Ashtanga Yoga Practice
08:00 amYogic Breakfast
09:00 amAnatomy / Philosophy / Lifestyle Class
11:00 amPranayama + Meditation Practice
01:00 pmSattvic Lunch + Rest
03:00 pmTeaching Methods / Therapy Class
05:00 pmRestorative Practice / Mantra / Healing
07:00 pmDinner
08:00 pmEvening Satsang / Self-study / Silence
09:00 pmLights Out

๐Ÿ“œ Certification

Upon successful completion, students receive an RYT-500 Certificate (Yoga Alliance International Standard), recognized worldwide for professional yoga teaching.


๐Ÿ‘ฅ 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

๐ŸŒ 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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๐Ÿ“ Location: Budanilkantha, Kathmandu, Nepal
๐ŸŽ’ Accommodation + Meals Included (Sattvic Diet)
๐Ÿ“ฒ WhatsApp/Call: [9706586955]
๐ŸŒ Website: [www.kantipuryoga.com]