There comes a point in every sincere yoga journey when practice becomes more than movement — when the mat reflects not only the body, but also the mind, breath, and habits beneath it. If that feels familiar, this training is designed to take you further.
Held over 12 intensive days at Mahamukti Yoga School in Mandrem, North Goa, this programme combines classical Hatha and Ashtanga yoga with pranayama, philosophy, and meditation. It is a structured, curriculum-based training that leads to Yoga Alliance certification, while offering a deeper personal shift along the way.
Clear Learning Outcomes from the 100 Hour YTTC
This is a focused training, not a yoga holiday. By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Practise foundational Hatha and Ashtanga asanas with correct alignment, breath awareness, and intention
- Lead a safe, well-structured 60-minute beginner yoga class from opening to savasana
- Use pranayama techniques in your own practice and in introductory teaching settings
- Describe the philosophical foundations of yoga, including the Yamas, Niyamas, and the Eight Limbs
- Understand basic yoga anatomy to support safe practice for yourself and future students
- Build a sustainable personal meditation practice based on classical methods
Daily Practice
Morning Hatha Class
Full Curriculum Breakdown
Every posture is approached through three perspectives: physical alignment and safety, breath connection, and philosophical meaning. This creates a more complete understanding of why each shape matters in the yogic path.
Asanas (Postures)
Standing Postures — Sthiti Asanas
These build strength, stability, and body awareness, forming the base of any yoga sequence.
- Tadasana Mountain Pose — The foundation of standing postures, teaching alignment from feet to crown.
- Trikonasana Triangle Pose — Opens the hips, stretches the hamstrings and side body, and develops balance.
- Virabhadrasana I, II & III Warrior 1, 2 & 3 — Strengthens the legs, opens the chest and hip flexors, and cultivates focus.
- Vrksasana Tree Pose — A single-leg balance that supports concentration, coordination, and stillness.
- Utkatasana Chair Pose — Engages the thighs, glutes, and core while building endurance.
- Utthita Parsvakonasana Extended Side Angle — A strong side stretch that blends flexibility with grounded strength.
Forward Folds — Uttanasanas
These calm the nervous system, lengthen the back body, and encourage release.
- Uttanasana Standing Forward Fold — Lengthens the spine and hamstrings while easing lower-back tension.
- Paschimottanasana Seated Forward Fold — A classic seated fold that deeply stretches the entire back body and teaches patience.
- Janu Sirsasana Head to Knee Pose — An asymmetrical fold that works the hamstrings and spinal extension one side at a time.
Backbends — Purvatanasanas
These heart-opening postures are uplifting and energising, and are taught with careful progression.
- Bhujangasana Cobra Pose — A beginner-friendly backbend that strengthens the spine and opens the chest.
- Setu Bandhasana Bridge Pose — Opens the chest and hip flexors while strengthening the glutes and hamstrings.
- Ustrasana Camel Pose — A deeper heart-opener that requires preparation and awareness.
Breath is the bridge between body and mind. The pranayama curriculum introduces the science of conscious breathing and is practised every morning as the foundation of the day.
- Nadi Shodhana Alternate Nostril Breathing — Practised 10–15 minutes daily throughout the course; balancing, calming, and supportive for mental clarity.
- Kapalabhati Skull-Shining Breath — A cleansing technique with rapid exhalations that energises the body and stimulates digestion; not suitable during pregnancy.
- Ujjayi Pranayama Victorious Breath — The basis of Ashtanga practice, used in every class to build internal heat and concentration.
- Bhramari Humming Bee Breath — A deeply calming practice that supports the meditative state and helps reduce anxiety.
Understanding yoga’s roots makes you a more grounded practitioner and a more capable teacher.
- The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — The Eight Limbs (Ashtanga) — Introduction to Yamas, Niyamas, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi, and their relevance today.
- Introduction to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika — Study of shatkarmas, asana, pranayama, mudras, and bandhas through the classical text.
- Prana, Nadis & Chakras — The Energetic Body — How energy moves through nadis and chakras, and how practice supports balance and awareness.
- History of Yoga — From the Vedic Period to Today — A trace of yoga’s development from the Rig Veda through modern times.
- Ethics of Teaching — Holding Space with Integrity — Safe adjustments, inclusive teaching, professional boundaries, and living the values of yoga.
Lead Instructor
Yogi Akhilesh
Founder · Lead Asana & Ashtanga Teacher
With more than 20 years of Hatha and Ashtanga practice, and training in Mysore under the Pattabhi Jois lineage, he leads the morning asana sessions and teaching methodology workshops throughout the programme. He is E-RYT 500, Yoga Alliance USA.
Where You Will Train
Mandrem, North Goa offers a peaceful setting close to the beach, surrounded by coconut groves, river backwaters, and the Arabian Sea. The school is in a quiet village atmosphere, ideal for immersive practice.
What’s Included in Detail
- Yoga Alliance USA Certificate
- 160-page printed course manual and digital study resources
- Residential accommodation in shared rooms with attached bathroom
- 3 sattvic vegetarian meals daily
- Lifetime alumni community access
Non-Residential — Course Only
- 100-hour teacher training
- 160-page course manual and study materials
- Yoga Alliance certificate
- Daily sattvic lunch
- Morning and evening herbal tea
Residential — All Inclusive · Most Popular
- Everything in Non-Residential
- 11 nights ashram accommodation
- 3 sattvic vegetarian meals daily
- Airport pickup from Goa (MOPA or Dabolim)
- Guided excursions and cultural visits
- Lifetime alumni community access
