This Level 1 Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course at Bharatha Yoga is designed for aspiring teachers and committed practitioners who want to explore the deeper foundations of the traditional science of yoga. Rooted in classical Hatha Yoga, the program offers a comprehensive base that nurtures the physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions of practice.
The training focuses on the core elements of traditional Hatha work, including asana, pranayama, alignment, breath coordination, and drishti, helping students develop steadiness, clarity, and inner awareness.
As the course progresses, the physical practice naturally evolves into a moving meditation, where movement, breath, and mindfulness come together to support presence and inner stillness.
What distinguishes Bharatha Yoga is its authentic, discipline-led approach. The intention is to prepare both body and mind for higher states of consciousness through balance and inner purification.
Whether your goal is personal growth or the path toward becoming a confident and qualified Hatha Yoga teacher, this Level 1 training provides a strong and inspiring starting point.
As future teachers, you will be asked many questions by your students. Bharatha Yoga believes that by the end of this training, you should be able to find answers to those questions—and receive guidance along the way.
NOTE
Students engage in classroom learning for up to 12 hours each day. This course requires full commitment in order to understand the many layers of yoga practice and philosophy. Its intensity can shift the way yoga is perceived, so thorough homework and a clear mind are strongly recommended.
Level 1 of the Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course at Bharatha Yoga Shala offers an immersive journey into classical Hatha Yoga. Set in Mysore, India, this intensive teacher training combines traditional methods with modern educational tools to create a well-rounded learning experience. Each day is structured to deepen personal practice while developing the confidence and skills needed to teach with authenticity.
Beginner and intermediate classical Hatha Yoga asanas are taught in the Bharatha Yoga Mysore Style. Students study the Bharatha Yoga Arogya (Beginner), Abhyasa (Preparatory), and Hatha Foundation Series.
The Arogya series is designed to support students who are injured, very stiff, lacking flexibility or stability, older adults, and beginners to yoga asana.
The Abhyasa Series builds a solid base through a wide range of asanas that improve balance, strength, and flexibility.
The Foundation Series takes the practice deeper and helps students access their fullest potential.
Teaching for all three series is covered in detail, and students are expected to learn the sequence for each asana by the end of the course and for the exam.
Sanskrit name and English translation
Silent demonstration
Limitations
Benefits
Detailed technique
Common mistakes
Variations
Class practice and instruction
Using the eight-step teaching methodology, students will lead several practice teaching sessions, guiding fellow TTC students through mock classes multiple times during the course. This develops an understanding of demonstration, instruction, and observation. Students may also be asked to observe Bharatha Yoga teachers leading Mysore Style guided self-practice classes.
A selection of energizing and calming pranayama techniques is included in the training.
Students receive a general overview of human anatomy to better understand how their practice affects the body.
Students are expected to learn the prescribed opening and closing prayers, understand their meanings, and become familiar with chanting several other mantras.
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of yoga scriptures, ethics for yoga teachers, and the life of a yogi, all rooted in traditional texts.
Meaning of the word "Yoga"
Raja Yoga of Patanjali
Pancha Koshas
Overview of Chakras
Overview of Patanjali Yoga Sutras and Ashtanga (eight-fold) Yoga, with a more detailed satsang on selected sutras from chapters 1 (SamadhiPada) and 2 (SadhanaPada).
Throughout the four-week course, students are expected to engage in self-study, read recommended books, participate in discussions, and practice all topics covered.
Students must have at least 6 months of Hatha/Ashtanga yoga practice.
They should be able to perform 80% of the Beginner series, 80% of the Preparatory Series asanas, and 65% of the Foundation/Primary Series asanas. The series can be prepared at home with support from the Bharatha Yoga YouTube Channel.
To build a strong foundation before joining, students may also practice with Bharatha Yoga authorised teachers near their location.
If that is not possible, they may join the Kramatvam Mysore Yoga Classes at Bharatha Yoga Shala, Mysore — guided self-practice sessions in Hatha or Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga — as preparation for the Level 1 Teacher Training Course.
Course Dates:
3rd August to 29th August 2026.
1st September to 29th September 2026.
1st October to 28th October 2026.
2nd November to 28th November 2026.
Enrolment priority will be given to past students and Bharatha Yoga practitioners.
Sundays will have no food.
Course fee exclusions:
Visa charges and arrangements
Airfare
Airport pick-up and drop
5.00 am: Wake up alarm
5.30 am – 5.45 am: Kriyas
5.45 am – 7.15 am: Asana Practice
7.30 am – 8.30 am: Pranayama
8.30 am – 9.00 am: Juice
9.00 am – 10.00 am: Anatomy class
10.00 am – 11.00 am: Brunch
11.00 am – 12.00 am: Digital & Study Break
12.00 am – 1.30 pm: Technique Class
1.30 pm – 2.30 pm: Teaching Practice
2.30 pm – 3.15 pm: Tea & Study Break
3.15 pm – 4.15 pm: Philosophy Class
4.30 pm – 5.45 pm: Asana Practice
6.00 pm – 8.00 pm: Dinner
8.00 pm – 8.45 pm: Chanting
9.00 pm – 9.30 pm: Reflection hours
9.30 pm: Good Night
To fully experience the course, students are asked to switch off their electronic devices—phones, laptops, and similar items—and keep them in the safe locker room for the duration of the training. Devices will be returned daily during the designated digital hour so you can connect with family and friends.
After successfully completing the theory and practical exams, graduates receive Bharatha Yoga Training (IYT250+) and Registered Yoga School (RYS 200) certificates with Yoga Alliance. By the end, you are more than a teacher—you become a yogi in the truest sense.
While not mandatory, the following books may be helpful for those wishing to deepen their understanding of yoga:
Light on Yoga by B K S Iyengar
Yoga: Asanas Pranayama Mudras Kriyas by Vivekananda Kendra Prakashan
Raja Yoga by Swami Vivekananda
The Forceful Yoga by G. P Bhatt
Four Chapters on Freedom by Bihar Yoga
Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Muktibodhananda (Bihar Yoga)
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami SatyanandaSaraswati
Our teachers for Level 1 – YTTC
URMAL MUNJWANI Bharatha Yoga Director & Head of Mysore-style classes
Urmal Munjwani brings more than 10 years of teaching and practice in Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga. Her guidance emphasizes clarity, alignment, and discipline, supporting TTC students in building a strong and transformative foundation.
She has practiced yoga for many years, completed both levels of Bharatha Yoga training, and earned a Master’s in Yoga from Svyasa University, Bangalore. She has been part of the Bharatha Yoga family for over 7 years and teaches full time, guiding many teachers.
Prashanth Kumar Verma Bharatha Yoga Director & Head of Teacher Training course
He has practiced yoga for many years, completed both levels of Bharatha Yoga training, and earned a Master’s in Yoga from Svyasa University, Bangalore. He has been with the Bharatha Yoga family for over 7 years, teaching full time and guiding many teachers.
DIRECTOR / E-RYT 500. Urmal Munjwani leads the Mysore-style classes at Bharatha Yoga Shala and is also one of the center’s Directors. With more than 10 years of committed practice and teaching, she is recognized for a structured, therapeutic approach that supports students in deepening their personal yoga journey. In addition to Mysore sessions, she contributes to the Teacher Training...
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DIRECTOR / E-RYT 500. Prashanth Kumar Verma serves as Head of Teacher Training at Bharatha Yoga, bringing more than 10 years of dedicated practice and teaching to his work. With a Master’s degree in Yoga from S-VYASA, Bangalore, he approaches yoga as a holistic discipline that supports strength, mental clarity, and emotional balance. In his role leading the teacher training program,...
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130, Bogadi Rd, next to Aroma Bakery, TK Layout, Mysuru, Karnataka 570009, India
Mysuru
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