50-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (RYT 50)

50-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (RYT 50) – 7 Days: The Foundation Immersion

Overview: A Week of Deep Transformation

Our 50-hour Yoga Teacher Training is a powerful, condensed immersion designed for those who may not have the time for a full 200-hour course but seek a profound deepening of their practice and understanding. This is also an perfect starting point for aspiring teachers or a refresher for existing instructors looking to reconnect with the roots of yoga. In just one week, you will be immersed in the core principles of yoga, emerging with a renewed sense of purpose and a solid foundational knowledge.

Perfect For

Yoga enthusiasts, beginners seeking a structured introduction, experienced practitioners wanting a refresher, and those curious about teacher training.

Certification

Upon successful completion, you will receive a 50-hour Certificate from Shiv Tattva Yoga School, which can contribute towards your continuing education hours with Yoga Alliance.

Curriculum & Daily Schedule

The 7-day schedule is intensive and designed for maximum absorption. The days are structured to create a perfect balance of practice, theory, and assimilation.

A Typical Day:

6:00 AM: Wake up to the sound of singing bowls

6:30 AM: Pranayama (Breathwork) & Meditation

7:00 AM: Ashtanga/Hatha/Vinyasa Asana Practice

9:00 AM: Satvik Breakfast

10:00 AM: Philosophy Lecture/ Meditation/ Healing

12:30 PM: Satvik Lunch & Rest

2:30 PM: Sound Healing/Anatomy & Alignment Workshop

4:00 PM: The Art of Sequencing & Teaching Methodology

4:30 PM: Restorative/Ashtanga/Hatha/Vinayasa Practice

6:30 PM:  Satvik Dinner

7:30 PM: Kirtan/Singing/Dancing

9:00 PM: Self-Study / Journaling / Noble Silence

9:30 PM: Lights Off

Detailed Curriculum Breakdown

1. Techniques, Training & Practice (25 Hours):

Asana: Deep dive into the alignment, benefits, and variations of approximately 30 fundamental yoga postures. Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar A & B), standing poses, seated poses, simple backbends, and core strengtheners.

Pranayama: Introduction to vital energy control through techniques like Kapalabhati (Skull Shining Breath), Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing), and Ujjayi (Victorious Breath).

Meditation: Guided practices in Mindfulness, Mantra Meditation, and Tratak (Candle Gazing).

2. Teaching Methodology (10 Hours):

Principles of effective demonstration, observation, and assisting.

The art of verbal cueing and using your voice as an instrument of guidance.

Structuring a balanced 60-minute Ashtanga/Hatha/Vinyasa class.

Finding your authentic teaching voice.

3. Anatomy & Physiology / Sound Healing (5 Hours):

Basic musculoskeletal system relevant to yoga.

Understanding joints and their safe range of motion.

The biomechanics of key poses to prevent injury.

Introduction to the energetic body: Chakras and Nadis.

4. Yoga Philosophy & Lifestyle / Meditative Healing (5 Hours):

Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

Exploring the first two limbs: Yamas and Niyamas (ethical guidelines).

The concept of Karma Yoga (selfless service) and its application.

Living a Satvik (pure, balanced) lifestyle.

5. Practicum (5 Hours):

Practice teaching in small, supportive groups.

Receiving and giving constructive feedback.

Guided practice teaching a short sequence to peers.

Food & Accommodation

Accommodation: Students are provided with a comfortable, clean, and peaceful shared room (double or triple occupancy)/ Personal with attach bathroom. Each room has attached bathrooms with running hot water, beds with clean linens, and storage space. The rooms are designed for rest and introspection, often with views of the garden or mountains.

Food: Your package includes three delicious, freshly prepared Satvik meals per day. Our meals are vegetarian, designed to purify the body and calm the mind. Expect a variety of:

Breakfast: Fresh seasonal fruit, porridge, poha, homemade chapati, herbal teas.

Lunch: The main meal featuring dal (lentils), brown rice, two vegetable dishes, a fresh salad, and sometimes a special Nepali curry.

Dinner: A lighter meal such as soup, kitchari, steamed vegetables, or roti.

All meals are served in our communal dining area. Purified drinking water and herbal tea are available throughout the day.

Pricing & What’s Included

$599 USD (Early Bird: $499 USD if booked 90 days in advance)

What’s Included:

6 nights shared accommodation.

Three satvik meals per day from Day 1 dinner to Day 7 breakfast.

All course materials: manual, notebook, and pen.

Course tuition and certification.

Airport pickup from Tribhuvan Airport, Kathmandu upon request.

WiFi access in common areas.

One day Hiking/City Tour/Temple Visit.