S. No. Name of the Unit
1 Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices
- 1.1 Yoga : Etymology, definitions, aim, objectives and misconceptions.
- 1.2 Yoga : Its origin, history and development.
- 1.3 Guiding principles to be followed by Yoga practitioners.
- 1.4 Principles of Yoga (Triguna, Antahkarana-chatustaya, Tri-Sharira/ Panchakosha).
- 1.5 Introduction to major schools of Yoga (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Patanjali, Hatha).
- 1.6 Introduction to Yoga practices for health and well being.
- 1.7 Introduction to Shatkarma: meaning, purpose and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
- 1.8 Introduction to Yogic Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama and Surya Namaskara.
- 1.9 Introduction to Yogasana: meaning, principles, and their health benefits.
- 1.10 Introduction to Pranayama and Dhyana and their health benefits.
2 Introduction to Yoga Texts
- 2.1 Introduction and study of Patanjala Yoga Sutra including memorization of selected
- Sutras (Chapter I- 1-12).
- 2.2 Introduction and study of Bhagavad Gita including memorization of selected Slokas
- (Chapter II -47, 48, 49, 50 and 70).
- 2.3 Introduction and study of Hathpradipika.
- 2.4 General Introduction to Prasthanatrayee.
- 2.5 Concepts and principles of Aahara (Diet) in Hathapradipika and Bhagawadgita
- (Mitahara and Yuktahara).
- 2.6 Significance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and well being.
- 2.7 Concept of mental wellbeing according to Patanjala Yoga.
- 2.8 Yogic practices of Patanjala Yoga: Bahiranga and Antaranga Yoga.
- 2.9 Concepts of healthy living in Bhagwad Gita.
- 2.10 Importance of subjective experience in daily Yoga practice.
3 Yoga for Health Promotion
- 3.1 Brief introduction to human body.
- 3.2 Meaning and Means of health promotion and role of Yoga in health promotion.
- 3.3 Yogic positive attitudes ( Maîtri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha).
- 3.4 Concept of bhavas (Dharma, Jnana, Vairagya, Aishvarya) and their relevance in well
- being.
- 3.5 Dincharya and Ritucharya with respect to Yogic life style.
- 3.6 Holistic approach of Yoga towards health and diseases.
- 3.7 Introduction to First aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- 3.8 Yogic management of stress and its consequences.
- 3.9 Yoga in prevention of metabolic and respiratory disorders.
- 3.10 Yoga for personality development.
4 Practical
A. Demonstration Skills
- 4.1 Prayer: Concept and recitation of Pranava and hymns.
- 4.2 Yoga Cleansing Techniques Knowledge of Dhauti, Neti and practice of Kapalabhati.
- 4.3 Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama
- a. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (Micro Circulation Practices)
- Neck Movement Griva Shakti Vikasaka ( I,II,III,IV)
- Shoulder Movement Bhuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka
- Trunk Movement Kati Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV, V )
- Knee Movement Jangha Shakti Vikasaka (II-A&B ) Janu Shakti Vikasaka
- Ankle movement Pada-mula shakti Vikasaka – A&B Gulpha-pada-pristha-pada-tala shakti Vikasaka
- b. Yogic Sthula Vyayama (Macro Circulation Practices)
- Sarvanga Pushti
- Hrid Gati (Engine Daud)
- 4.4 Yogic Surya Namaskara
- 4.5 Yogasana
- Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana, KatiChakrasana,Trikonasana
- Dandasana, Sukhasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana,
- Bhadrasana, Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttana Mandukasana
- Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana
- Vakrasana, Gomukhasana
- Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Makarasana
- Pavanamuktasana, Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana
- Vipareetakarani, Saral Matsyasana, Shavasana,
- 4.6 Preparatory Breathing Practices
- Sectional breathing (abdominal, thoracic and clavicular)
- Yogic deep breathing
- 4.7 Pranayama
- Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
- Anulmoa Viloma/Nadi Shodhana
- Sheetalee (without Kumbhaka)
- Bhramari (without Kumbhaka)
- 4.8 Understanding of Bandha
- Jalandhara Bandha
- Uddiyana Bandha
- Mula Bandha
- 4.9 Understanding of Mudra
- Hasta Mudras (chin, Chinmaya, Brahma, adi, jnana, Dhyana and Nasika)
- 4.10 Practices leading to Meditation and Dhyana Sadhana
- Recitation of Pranava & Soham
- Recitation of selected hymns, invocations and prayers from Vedas & Upanishadas
- Body and breath awareness
- Yoga Nidra
B. Teaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga)
- Essentials of good lesson plan: concepts, needs, planning of teaching Yoga (Shatkriya, Asana, Pranayama & practices leading to Dhyana)
- Principles of teaching Yoga protocol to different groups (beginners, children, youth, women, Geriatric population, and special attention group).
- Preparation for a Yoga class (before and during the class)
- Factors influencing yoga teaching.
- Class management in Yoga: its meaning and needs.
- Conducting yoga practical lessons: Precautions & Contraindications of practices)
- Salient features of Ideal Yoga Instructor.
- Models of ideal Yoga lesson plans