Section | Theory |
1 | Introduction to Yoga |
1.1 | Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices |
1. Etymology of Yoga and definitions of Yoga in different ClassicalYoga texts | |
2. Brief introduction to origin, history and development of Yoga | |
3. Aim, Objectives and Misconceptions about Yoga | |
4. General Introduction to Shad-darshanaswith special reference toSankhyaand Yoga | |
5. General introduction to four paths of Yoga | |
6. Principles of Yoga and Yogic practices | |
7. Guidelines for Instructors | |
1.2 | Introduction to Hatha Yoga |
8 Distinction between Yoga Asana and Non-Yogic physical practices | |
9 Introduction to important Hatha Yoga Texts with specialreferenceto Hatha Yoga Pradipika and GherandaSamhita | |
10 Concept of Yogic Diet | |
11 Causes of Success (SadhakaTattwa) and Causes of Failure(BadhakaTattwa) in Hatha Yoga Sadhana | |
12 Concept of Ghataand GhataShudhhiin Hatha Yoga | |
13 Purpose and utility of Shat-kriyaHatha Yoga | |
14 Purpose and utility of Asana in Hatha Yoga | |
15 Purpose and importance of Pranayama in Hatha Yoga | |
1.3 | Introduction to Patanjali |
16 Definition, nature and aim of Yoga according to Patanjali | |
17 Concept of Chittaand ChittaBhumis | |
18 Chitta-vrittisand Chitta-vrittinirodhopaya(Abhyasaand Vairagya) | |
19 Concept of Ishwaraand IshwaraPranidhana | |
20 ChittaVikshepas(Antarayas) and their associates (Sahabhuva) | |
21 Concept of ChittaPrasadanaand their relevance in mental wellbeing | |
22 Kleshasand their significance in Yoga | |
23 Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali : its purpose and effects, itssignificance | |
2 | Introduction to Human Systems and Health |
2.1 | Introduction to Human Systems, Yoga and Health |
1 The nine systems of human body | |
2 Functions of different systems of human body | |
3 Introduction to Sensory Organs | |
4 Neuromuscular co-ordination of Sensory Organs | |
5 Basic understanding of Exercise Physiology | |
6Homeostasis | |
7 The benefits of various asana on different parts of the human body | |
8 The limitations and contra-indications of specific Yoga practices | |
2.2 | Yoga for Wellness- Prevention and Promotion of Positive Health |
9 Health, its meaning and definitions | |
10 Yogic conceptions of health and diseases | |
11 Concept of Panchakosha | |
12 Concept of Triguna | |
13 Concept of Panchamahabhutas | |
14 Yogic principles of Healthy-Living | |
15 Introduction to yogic diet and nutrition | |
2.3 | Yoga and Stress Management |
16 Human Psyche: Yogic and modern concepts, Behavior andConsciousness | |
17 Frustration, Conflicts, and Psychosomatic disorders | |
18 Relationship between Mind and Body | |
19 Mental Hygiene and Roll of Yoga in Mental Hygiene | |
20 Mental health: a Yogic perspective | |
21 Prayer and meditation for mental health | |
22 Psycho-social environment and its importance for mental health(yama, and niyama) | |
23 Concept of stress according to modern science and Yoga | |
24 Role of Yoga in Stress management | |
25 Role of Yoga for Life management | |
TOTAL |
Section | Skill(EventhoughitisnotfindingaplaceinancientYogatext, sukshmavyayama and Suryanamakar have beenincluded because of their popularity ) |
3 | SukshmaVyayama and Shat Kriya |
3.1 | SukshmaVyayama |
The movement of key joints of the body and the demonstrated ability to perform the same | |
i. Neck | |
ii. Shoulder | |
iii. Trunk | |
iv. Knee | |
v. Ankle | |
3.2 | Shat Kriya (only knowledge) |
1.2 | Neti |
Dhauti | |
Kapalabhati | |
AgnisaarKriya | |
Trataka | |
3.3 | Suryanamaskar (Sun Salutation) |
4 | Asana: |
Knowledge of postures of basic postures as below and demonstrated ability to perform these postures. | |
i Sarvangasana(shoulder stand) | |
1.3 | ii Halasana(plough) |
iii Matsyasana(fish) | |
iv Paschimottanasana(sitting forward bend) | |
v Bhujangasana(cobra) | |
vi Shalabhasana(locust) | |
vii Dhanurasana(bow) | |
viii Vakrasana(half spinal twist) | |
ix Kakasanaor bakasana (crow) | |
x Padahasthasana(standing forward bend) | |
xi Trikonasana(triangle) | |
xii Uttanapadasana (raised leg) | |
xiii Pawanmuktasana (wind releasing) | |
xiv Vajrasana (thunderbolt - only knowledge and no demonstration) | |
xv Mandukasana (frog pose) | |
Knowledge of the Sanskrit names of the postures and breathing exercises, detailed benefits and caution. | |
Knowledge of the five spinal movements – inverted forward, backward, lateral twist and lateral bend and neutral positions of the spine | |
Knowledge of 360 degree, all round, Yogic exercise through the practice of asana, proper relaxation, proper breathing, contra-indications, | |
Cautions and medical considerations; obvious and subtle benefits; and modification in basic postures to accommodate limitations | |
5 | Pranayama and Practices leading to Meditation |
5.1 | Pranayama |
Familiarity with and Demonstrated ability to perform abdominal (and diaphragmatic), thoracic, clavicular breathing and the full Yogic breath. | |
Familiarity with and Demonstrated ability to perform Anuloma-Viloma, Bhastrika, Chandrabhedana, Suryabhedhana, Ujjayi, Bhramari, | |
Sheetali, Sheetkari, and the knowledge of its benefits, limitation and applications. | |
5.2 | Practices leading to Meditation |
Familiarity with and Demonstrated ability to perform Dharana and Dhyana and to demonstrate allied practices like Mudras, Mantra Japa etc. | |
Familiarity with the concept of environment for meditation and the benefits of meditation on health and well-being and its practical application in modern life. | |
6 | Teaching Practice |
6.1 | Scope |
The scope of practice of Yoga and how to assess the need for referral to other professional services when needed | |
Observed capacity for, well-developed communication skills: listening, presence, directive and non-directive dialogue. | |
6.2 | Demonstrated Ability |
To recognize, adjust, and adapt to specific aspirant needs in the progressive classes. | |
To recognize and manage the subtle dynamics inherent in the teacher - aspirant relationship. | |
6.3 | Principles and Skills for Educating Aspirants |
Familiarity with and demonstrated ability to apply effective teaching methods, adapt to unique styles of learning, provide supportiveand | |
effective feedback, acknowledge the aspirant's progress, and cope with difficulties. | |
6.4 | Group Practice |
Familiarity with and Demonstrated ability to design and implement group programs. | |
Familiarity of group dynamics and allied techniques of communication skills, time management, and the establishment of priorities and boundaries. | |
Familiarity with techniques to address the specific needs of individual participants, to the degree possible in a group setting |
Section | Knowledge |
1 | Principles and Fundamentals of Yoga |
1.1 | Familiarity with evolution of Yoga philosophy; |
1.2 | Familiarity with teachings of Vedas, Principal Upanishads, Shad Darshana, Agama &Purana |
1.3 | Familiarity with 4 schools of Yoga: Jnana, Bhakti, Karma & Raja Yoga |
1.4 | 3 Familiarity with fundamental principles of Yoga - Panchakosha, Panchabhutas, Panchapranas, Shad-Chakras; |
1.5 | Familiarity with concepts & models relevant to Yoga practice; |
1.6 | 5 Familiarity with Gurus / Masters, their contribution and tradition of Guru-shishya) - (Patanjali, Shankaracharya, Aurobindo, Swami Vivekananda) |
2 | Introduction to basic Yoga Texts |
2.1 | Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - anushasana, vritti, cittaprasadana, kleshas, ashtangas) |
2.2 | Hatha Yoga Pradipika of Svatmarama - refer syllabus |
2.3 | Bhagvad Gita |
3 | Applications of Yoga (Anatomy & Physiology, Psychology & Diet) |
3.1 | Familiarity with major physiological systems in human body; |
3.2 | familiarity with effects, benefits and contra-indications of Yoga practice on various parts of the body; |
3.3 | Obstacles on the path of Yoga; Triguna theory; Ayurvedic approach to diet and sattvic diet; Effects of diet. |
3.4 | Psychology- cognition, perception, etc.; as per BG & PYS |
4 | Communication |
4.1 | (Teaching environment; Preparing the Classroom; Knowledge and Demonstration ability; techniques of teaching, etc.). |
Total |
Section | Skill(Even though it is not finding a place in ancient Yoga text, sukshmavyayama and Suryanamakar have been included of their popularity ) | Teaching Hours | Teaching Hours | Non-Contact Hours |
5 | SukshmaVyayama& Shat Kriya | 35 | 7 | 28 |
5.1 | Shat Kriyas - knowledge and ability to perform the same | 27.5 | 4.5 | 23 |
5.2 | (Kapalabhhati; Neti; Dhauti : vatasara, agnisara, kunjal kriyas; Trataka&Pratyahara), | |||
SukshmaVyayama - knowledge & ability to perform (neck, shoulder, trunk, knee, ankle) | 7.5 | 2.5 | 5 | |
6 | Suryanamaskar&Yogasana | 70 | 40 | 30 |
6.1 | Suryanamaskar - in-depth knowledge and demonstration Ability | 15 | 5 | 10 |
6.2 | Yoga asana – in depth knowledge and demonstration ability of 15 asana of HP, any other 5 asana chosen by applicant, | 55 | 35 | 20 |
7 | Pranayama & Meditation | 35 | 3 | 5 |
7.1 | Pranayama - in-depth knowledge and ability to perform sectional breathing, | 25 | 20 | 5 |
7.2 | brahmari, suryabheda, sadanta and ujjayi, | chandrabheda | shitali | |
7.3 | Meditation - meditation, mudras, japa mala, mantra chanting, relaxation, etc. | |||
8 | Teaching Practice | |||
8.1 | Communication & listening skills, adjusting to aspirant needs, managing the | |||
8.2 | Dynamics of teacher-aspirant relationship. | |||
8.3 | Principles and skills for educating aspirants | |||
8.4 | Principles and skills for working with groups |
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