100 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh

100 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training School in Rishikesh - Course Syllabus

Yang Asanas Syllabus

Foundations – Yang Asanas

• Joint Movements (Sukshma Vyayama)
• Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)
• Moon Salutation (Chandra Namaskar)
• Pranamasana (Prayer Pose)
• Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose)
• Padahastasana (Hand to Foot Pose)
• Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose)
• Dandasana (Plank Pose)
• Ashtanga Namaskar
• Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
• Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
• Tiryaka Tadasana (Swaying Palm Tree Pose)
• Kati Chakrasana (Standing Spinal Twist)
• Shashankasana (Rabbit Pose)
• Marjari-asana & Bitilasana (Cat–Cow Pose)
• Virabhadrasana I, II, III, IV (Warrior Series)
• Baddha Virabhadrasana (Humble Warrior)
• Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
• Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose)
• Ushtrasana (Camel Pose)
• Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
• Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)
• Janu Shirshasana (Head-to-Knee Pose)
• Navasana (Boat Pose)
• Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)
• Garudasana (Eagle Pose)
• Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)

Yin Asanas / Yin Yoga Alignment & Adjustment / Teaching Methodology

• Anahatasana (Melting Heart)
• Ankle Stretch
• Bananasana
• Bridge (Supported)
• Butterfly
• Camel (Supported)
• Cat Pulling Its Tail
• Caterpillar
• Child’s Pose
• Dragonfly
• Dangling
• Deer
• Dragon (Baby, Low, Winged)
• Frog
• Half Butterfly
• Happy Baby
• Reclining Twists
• Saddle
• Shavasana
• Shoelace
• Snail
• Sphinx & Seal
• Square
• Squat
• Swan & Sleeping Swan
• Toe Squat
• Wall Yin

Philosophy Syllabus

• What Is Yin? Meaning, Essence & Goal
• Suffering & Yin Understanding of Pain
• History & Roots of Yin Philosophy
• Classical Yoga & Yin Interpretation
• Patanjali Yoga Sutras Through a Yin Lens
• Overview of the Four Chapters (Pāda) – Yin Perspective
• Eight Limbs of Yoga – Yin Interpretation
• Yin Philosophy & the Mind
• Understanding the Four Paths of Yoga (Integrated & Yin Perspective)

Pranayama Syllabus

• What Is Yin Pranayama?
• Yin Postures for Pranayama Practice (Comfort, support & stillness emphasized)
• Foundations of Yin Breathing
• Yin Breath Awareness Practices
• Integrated Yin Yogic Breathing
• Yin Nadi Shodhana
• Kapalbhati – Yin Perspective & Contraindications
• Subtle Energy & Nervous System Regulation
• Jal Neti (Yogic Nasal Cleansing) – Yin Approach
• Sutra Neti (Yogic Nasal Cleansing) – Yin-Informed Approach
• Bhramari Pranayama
• Ujjayi Pranayama
• Śītalī Prāṇāyāma
• Sitkārī Prāṇāyāma

Meditation Syllabus

• Foundations of Yin Meditation
• History & Philosophy
• Yin-Friendly Meditation Postures
• Yin Breath Awareness Practices
• Yin Sound & Mantra Meditation
• Yin Body Awareness & Sensation Meditation
• Chakra & Energy-Based Yin Meditation
• Emotional & Mental Landscape in Yin Meditation
• Sound Healing Meditation
• Yoga Nidra
• Nāda Brahma Meditation
• Dynamic Moving Meditation (Osho)

Yin Anatomy Syllabus

• Introduction to Yin Anatomy
• Body Planes, Directions & Yin Application
• Cells, Tissues & Yin Focus
• Skeletal System: Structure & Variation
• Joints: Yin Perspective
• Body Movements & Joint Actions
• Spine, Pelvis & Fascia (Yin Core Focus)
• Spine (Yin Anatomy & Functional Awareness)
• Muscular System (Yin Anatomy & Functional Understanding)

In order for you to rest properly before the opening ceremony on the 1st day of the course, the check-in to the school should be one-day before the course begins. Your check in time must be between 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We provide you a complementary stay for that night. Your check out on the last day of the course must be between 12:00 PM To 2:00 PM.

What is included in Yoga Course Fee ?

✔Accommodation-included options include one-day before check-in
✔ Complimentary One-Day Before Check-In (Check-in between 10 AM to 4 PM, one day before the course starts)
✔ Complementary pick-up from Dehradun airport
✔ 3 Vegetarian / Vegan Meals a Day. (Excluding Lunch & Dinner on Sundays)
✔ Mentioned classes
✔ Course Materials
(1 school bag / 1 school t-shirt / 1 Yin Yoga Teacher Training manual / 1 notebook / 1 pen)
✔ All the other materials for all activities are available at the school (to be used in the classes only, not to be taken away)
✔ 100 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (Yoga Alliance certified)
✔ 10% discount at Himalayan Yoga Spa & Himalayan Yoga Cafe for the duration of the course
✔ Free high-speed WiFi throughout the school campus.
✔ One 60-Min Full-Body Abhyanga
✔ Unlimited filtered hot & cold drinking water.
✔ Swimming pool access.
✔ Until April 2026, an extra charge 70$ will be applied for the split hot/cold AC system in the room.
✔ From May 2026, the split hot/cold AC system in the room is included in the course fee.

Sample Certificate for 100 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India

Yoga Alliance USA accredited 100 hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training certification will be awarded on the successful completion of the course. This certification provides a lot of value to your teaching portfolio as you will be able to teach Yin Yoga classes all over the world.