200 Hrs – Hatha-Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course, Bangalore, India.

200 Hrs – Hatha-Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course, Bangalore, India.

200 Hrs – Hatha-Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course, Bangalore, India.

Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga

Hatha Yoga Origin

Hatha refers to many modern yoga styles like Vinyasa, yet it can be traced back to the 1st century CE. Hatha comes from the Raja yoga branch. The physical practice was made famous by the renowned Indian yoga guru Sri Krishnamacharya.   Krishnamacharya taught Hatha yoga to many of the most famous yoga teachers, including Pattabhi Jois, B. K. S. Iyengar, Indra Devi, and T. K. V. Desikachar. These teachers then adapted the traditional yoga practice, creating the many different yoga styles we know today, like Ashtanga and Iyengar. 

Vinyasa Yoga Origin

Vinyasa comes from the Ashtanga lineage, which was made famous by Patthabi Jois. Jois studied under the “original” Hatha yoga teacher Sri Krishnamacharya in Mysore, India, during the early 20th century. Patthabi Jois founded Ashtanga Yoga, and over time, the substyle known as Vinyasa developed.

There is no official founder of Vinyasa yoga, nor is it a specific system. Moreover, unlike Ashtanga yoga which follows a set sequence, Vinyasa offers much more flexibility and creativity in sequencing. 

Moreover, Vinyasa refers to any sequence of yoga poses that flow from one to another. That being said, sequences typically progress in difficulty throughout Vinyasa classes. Each posture helps warm up the body, preparing it for more advanced poses.

Hatha and Vinyasa yoga 

Hatha yoga and Vinyasa yoga, though both rooted in traditional practices and in, fact, different types of Hatha, offer distinct approaches that cater to different needs and preferences.

Vinyasa yoga is characterized by its faster pace and fluid transitions between poses, creating a dynamic and often invigorating experience.

In contrast, Hatha yoga emphasizes alignment and holding poses for longer durations, making it more suitable for beginners who need time to master each posture.

While Vinyasa sequences are continuous and flowing, Hatha practices focus on the precision of each pose.

Additionally, vinyasa sun salutations are typically quicker and more varied, whereas Hatha sun salutations are slower and emphasize form. Five key differences between Hatha and Vinyasa are:

Differences between Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga

1.Vinyasa is faster paced.

2.Vinyasa focuses on transitions – Hatha Yoga Static poses.

3.Hatha is better for beginners.

4.Sun Salutations are different.

5.Vinyasa Yoga is more repetitive.

1.Pace

2.Alignment & transitions

3.Beginner friendliness

4.Sun Salutations

5.Repetitivenes

  1. Pace

The main difference between Hatha yoga vs. Vinyasa is speed – you move faster in Vinyasa yoga. 

In Vinyasa, you may take just one breath (an inhale or exhale) in a pose before moving to the next one. While in a Hatha yoga class, you hold every posture for at least five breaths. In contrast.

Because of its dynamic nature, Vinyasa yoga tends to be more physically demanding. Thus, It is better for weight loss and fat burning, as you are likely to sweat more in a Vinyasa class than in a Hatha class.

For this reason, many people feel that Vinyasa is harder than Hatha yoga. Vinyasa requires more stamina and, thus, gets your heart racing more than Hatha yoga. And in terms of breath control, it can be tricky for beginners to maintain slow and steady breathing in Vinyasa yoga.

Even so, the slower pace of Hatha yoga makes this style quite challenging, especially the standing poses. For example, you hold balance postures like Tree Pose and Warrior 3 for longer than in a Vinyasa class. By the fifth breath, you are really feeling the burn! 

Likewise, as you hold Warrior 2, you’ll feel your arms get tired. Thus, Hatha yoga can significantly build muscular strength.

  1. Alignment & transitions

Hatha yoga focuses on finding the correct alignment, while Vinyasa yoga focuses on transition, linking one pose to the next. 

The Sanskrit word Vinyasa means “to place in a special way.” This refers to the sequencing of the postures. Vinyasa yoga has a very flowy style where you transition between the poses in a graceful, smooth way that makes it appear almost like a dance.

However, one aspect of Vinyasa yoga that many new yogis don’t realize is that Vinyasa also means “to link movement and breath.” Therefore, the style is about more than just making a beautiful-looking sequence. The true purpose is to move with each breath to attain balance in the mind and body.

  1. Hatha is better for beginners

If someone asks me what type of yoga they should do as a beginner, I often suggest Hatha. 

Vinyasa yoga can be overwhelming and challenging when you’re unfamiliar with the yoga poses and are not used to controlling your breath. 

Compared to Vinyasa, Hatha is a gentle practice. Even so, it still brings many physical benefits, such as increased body strength, leaner muscles, and improved flexibility. 

  1. The sun salutations are different

In Vinyasa yoga, you practice sun salutations A & B, while in traditional Hatha yoga, you practice the Hatha variation.

Did you know there are three different sun salutations in yoga? Who knew?!

The Hatha version is similar to the Vinyasa and includes some of the same poses, such as downward-facing dog and upward-facing dog. 

However, the Hatha variation is gentler as there is no Chaturanga Dandasana, which is common in the Vinyasa sun salutation. 

  1. Repetitiveness

Vinyasa is more repetitive. In a Vinyasa class, you will perform the same movements to build a sequence, while Hatha yoga tends to allow for more creativity in sequencing.

Aspect

Hatha Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga

Speed

Slower-paced, holding poses for longer durations

Faster-paced, transitioning between poses with each breath

Focus

Emphasizes alignment and precision in each pose

Emphasizes fluid transitions and continuous flow

Beginner friendliness

More suitable for beginners due to the slower pace and detailed

Repetition

Sun salutations

Slower, with an emphasis on form

Quicker, includes variations like Chaturanga Dandasana

Repeititions

Less repetitive, more creativity in sequencing

More repetitive, building sequences through repeated movements

Yoga Continuing Education Courses (YACEP)

We offer various training programs to deepen knowledge and improve teaching skills through various yoga teacher training courses.

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This course is eligible for Continued Education (CE) credits with Yoga Alliance. It is accredited by Yoga Alliance and it can be used as a continuing education course (YACEP) for Register Yoga Teachers with Yoga Alliance

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Are you are a yoga professional or a curious practitioner and wish to deepen your yoga knowledge and techniques? Then a continuing education course may be something for you! You will learn selected specialized yoga topics that will allow you to expand your horizons when it comes to your personal practice or that of your students. With the knowledge you will acquire, you will gain a deeper understanding of the functioning of anatomical and energetic body layers, and develop a more complete insight into yoga.

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Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion of the 20 hour  Hatha Yoga course, that you can count towards your continuing education. Our yoga teacher training courses are accredited by Yoga Alliance USA.

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The students are continuously assessed throughout the course at all levels. There will be a written exam at the end of the course to evaluate the understanding of the philosophy of Yoga and the skills of the students. Participants should pass all different aspects of the course to be eligible for the course diploma.

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Course Syllabus for 200 Hour Hatha-Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training

 Vinyasa Flow – 1

Vinyasa flow and Hatha vinyasa flow – 3

Hath & Vinyasa Asana – 4

Anatomy & Physiology

Asana Alignment and Adjustment

Meditation

Evaluation

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You can apply online with the application, fee of INR 10,000 (non-refundable) advance towards the course fee.

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