200 Hr Pranayama & Meditation TTC, Goa, India
Recognised by Yoga Alliance USA
200 Hour Pranayama & Meditation TTC
COURSE OVERVIEW
Our 200-hour Pranayama & Meditation Teacher Training is a 22 day intensive program curated by Sudhir Rishi with his more than 30 years experience in this field.
There are 5 main objectives:
Learn and Practice Pranayama & Meditation in the correct way
Go deeper into your personal practice to help yourself
Share your passion, knowledge and practice with others
Conduct your own retreats and workshops
(If you are interested) You can have enormous Spiritual growth.
This course will :
Bring out the best version of yourself
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and emotional empowerment
Learn the theory and practice about the fundamentals of yoga, Pranayama & Meditation
You will learn all important techniques of Pranayama, theory, practice and how to teach
You will learn ancient and modern meditation practices, their theory, practice and how to teach
Develop skills in the practices mainly connected to Pranayama and Meditation
Empower you to share what you learnt with confidence
Deal with challenging life situations with balance
Help you to discover the joy within and to share the same with your family, friends and students.
The course curriculum is comprehensive which includes Theory and practice of Pranayama and Meditation, yoga philosophy, yogic lifestyle and ethics, yogic diet, Connection of Pranayama & Meditation to the anatomy and physiology. We go through the scientific background of Breathwork and Meditation, their impact on Nervous system, endocrine system and respiratory system. Based on Vedas and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the course is tailor-made for you to teach Pranayama and Meditation with confidence and also to incorporate them into your Asana Teaching Classes, workshops and retreats.
Sthira Yoga is experienced in the traditional teaching of yoga which can be applied to present day needs. We encourage you to explore and be creative in your teaching style. At the end of the course you will be able to sequence your own sessions and also apply them into your daily life.
COURSE DETAILS
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Our Daily Asana class will be a Ashtanga, Vinyasa or Hatha or a Yin class.
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You will learn the theory and practice of:
all important seven Pranayama practices.
Jala Neti (nasal cleansing technique)
Scientific background for Pranayama
Anatomy & Physiology of Breathing
Bio-Chemicals of breathing
Contra indications
Benefits
How to practice correctly
How to teach Pranayama / Breathwork
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Connection of Meditation to Nervous system and Endocrine System
Different meditation techniques
Breathing based Techniques
Mantra Meditations
Mudra Meditations
Chakra Meditations
Vedic Meditations
Tantric Meditations
Buddhist Mindfulness practices & Meditations
Vipassana
Chanting of mantras
Meditation for Spiritual Growth
Daily practice throughout the duration of course
How to Teach Meditation
Personal guidance and feedback
Obstacles in Meditation and how to overcome them
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The Yoga Philosophy section covers the following topics and in addition to application of Philosophy in daily life. There will be a number of interactive sessions to understand complex philosophical concepts.
History of yoga, Vedas and six systems of Indian philosophy
Ashtanga yoga (Raja Yoga): core of yoga philosophy
Karma and Dharma
Nadis (energy channels), Chakras, Kundalini
Philosophy of Pranayama, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi
Understanding Samadhi
Mudras, Bandhas & Kriyas
Emotional empowerment and emotional self-sufficiency through applied Yoga Philosophy
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 05:30 - 07:45 | Pranayama & Meditation |
| 07:45 - 08:00 | Tea Break |
| 08:00 - 09:45 | Asana Practice |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Brunch |
| 11:00 - 13:00 | Theory of Pranayama & Meditation or Philosophy / Anatomy |
| 13:00 - 14:30 | Free Time |
| 14:30 - 15:45 | Practice Session |
| 15:45 - 16:00 | Tea Break |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Student Teaching |
| 17:00 - 18:30 | Sunset Time Meditation (Self Practice) |
| 18:30 - 19:30 | Dinner |
| 19:45 - 20:45 | Satsang (Twice a Week) |
COURSE DATES
| Start Date | End Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 4th November '26 | 25th November '26 | Registration Open |
COURSE FEES
| Room Type | Price (Euros) |
|---|---|
| Room Single | 3200 |
| Room Double | 2800 |
| Cottage Single | 2700 |
| Cottage Double | 2400 |
FEE DETAILS
Special Offers & Early Bird Discounts :
500 Euro Discount for the first 5 Registrations!
300 Euro discount if registered before 31st March2026
200 Euros 90 days before / 100 Euros 45 days before before the course start date.
Double occupancy will be allotted only if two people come together.
Fee Includes:
Accommodation as per the package
22 day course including check-in and check-out
Herbal teas, fruit and vegetarian meals as mentioned below
Unlimited filtered drinking water
Airport arrival pick-up to the school
Course manual in Pdf format upon having paid the deposit. You can bring a hard copy with you or print locally in Mandrem Village, otherwise you can use any device to access it
Certification of 200 hours YTTC
For more information on packages, discounts, check-in / check-outs and application procedures, please email us at : admin@sthirayoga.com
All prices are in Euros
Fee does not include:
Travel insurance
Visa expenses
Any medical expenses
Saturday dinners and all meals on Sundays
Airport transfer from the school after completion of the course
Deposit 400 Euros to reserve your place which will be a part of the total course fee. Deposits are non-refundable but can be used for any in-person TTC starting at a later date.
HOW TO BOOK
Kindly apply for your course via our online application form. If you have any problems, please send an email to admin@sthirayoga.com.
Once your credentials are accepted, you will be asked to pay a deposit of €400 as as an advance for the course fee. Your place on the course will be confirmed upon receipt of your deposit.
Deposits are non-refundable but can be used for any online course or in-person TTC starting at a later date. Please read our refund policy here.
LOCATION & FACILITIES
Our Yoga Teacher Trainings are located in North Goa, India on the beautiful Mandrem Beach.