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KAIVALYADHAMA S.M.Y.M. SAMITI,

GORDHANDAS SEKSARIA COLLEGE OF YOGA & CULTURAL SYNTHESIS
(Recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India as an All India Institute of Higher Education (Since 1962)
Grant in Aid by Ministry of HRD, Government of India and Department of Higher & Technical Education Govt. of Maharashtra)

(UPDATED SYLLABUS FOR ALL YOGA COURSES JULY 4, 2015 ONWARDS)

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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN YOGA EDUCATION
(P.G.D.Y.Ed)
 I PAPER: PATANJALA YOGA SUTRA(P.Y.S.) 62 Lectures
UNIT SUB-UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS.
Introduction of Yoga
Concept of Yoga
Meaning &Definition of Yoga
Indian philosophy
Darshan
Orthodox and Heterodox
Introduction Sankhya
Evolution theory of Sankhya 11 Hrs.
Satkaryavada
Relation Sankhya & Patanjala Yoga Sutra
Traditional commentaries
Patanjala Yoga Sutra
Other related commentaries
Structure of Chitta
Chittabhumis
Concept of Chitta
Chittavrittis
Nirodhopaya- Abhyasa
16 Hrs.
Concept of Ishvara Practice of Ishvarapranidhana
Chittavikshepas ( antarayas) Methods for Chittaprasadana
Samprajnata,
Concept of Samadhi
Asamprajnata, Samapatti, Nirbija Samadhi
Dip. I Kriyayoga Concept and practices of Kriya Yoga
Kleshas Concept of Kleshas and their remedy
Chaturvyuha Heya ,Heyahetu ,Han and Hanaopay
Conceptual
Yoga-anga-abhyasa Concept and practice
Understanding of Yoga-anga-anushthana Concept and practice
15 Hrs.
Sadhanapada Viveka-khyati Concept and practice
Ritambhara-prajna Concept and practice
Saptabhumi-prajna Concept and practice
Yamas Concept and Practice
Niyama Concept and Practice
Asanas Concept and Practice
Pranayama Concept and Practice
Concept & Practice of Pratyahara Concept and Practice
20 Hrs.
Eight-Fold Path Dharana Concept and Practice
Dhyana Concept and Practice
Samadhi Concept and Practice
Samyama Concept and Practice
Patanjala Yoga Sadhana Concept and Practice
62 Hrs.
 II PAPER: YOGIC TEXTS (62 Lecture)
UNIT SUB-UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS.
Definitions
Concept of Yoga
Schools of Yoga 4 Hrs.
Hath Yoga
1.Tradition
2.Brief Introduction 2 Hrs.
3.Eminent Hathayogis of Nath Cult
Siddha-siddhanta Paddhati
Goraksha Shataka
Important Hathayoga Texts &
Shiva Samhita 4 Hrs.
their salient features
Introduction and Pre-requisites Hathapradipika
Gheranda Samhita
Ideal place,
Concepts for Yoga Practitioners Ideal hut 2 Hrs.
Types of Aspirants
Concept of Mitahara
Sadhaka (Facilitating ) Concept of Pathya
Concept of Apathya 3 Hrs.
Concept of Badhaka
Badhaka ( Obstructing Factors)
Factors
Dip. II
Antiquity
Definitions
Asana Classification 4 Hrs.
Hathaapradipika
Gheranda Samhita
Asannas & Shodhan Kriyas in Yoga
Importance
Shuddhi kriya
Cleansing processes Pancha Karma 5 Hrs.
Hathapradipika
Gheranda Samhita
Evolution
Components
Importance of three bandhas& Its appropriate applications.
Yukta- Ayukta
Pranayama / Kumbhaka and
Pranayama Concepts in Hathayoga 17 Hrs.
Bandhas
1.Kanda and Nadi
2.NadiShodhana Pranayama
1.Hathapradipika
2.Gheranda Samhita
 Hathaprdipika
Gheranda Samhita
Special studies
1.Suryabhedana
Eight Kumbhakas 7 Hrs.
2.Ujjayi
3.Bhramari
4.Bhastrikaand
5.Keval / kevali
Kundalini & Mudra,Dharana/
Dhyana Concept of Kundalini Concept of kundalini and its arousal
Nadanusandhana,Svarodaya-YOGA & Mudra Importance and purpose of Mudras 4 Hrs.
Mudras in Hathapradipika
Mudras in Gherand Smhita
Concept Dharana Dharana in hathayoga
Five Dharanas
Concept of Pratyahara
Concept of Marmasthanas
Dhyana with special reference to Gheranda Samhita
Concept Dhyana Concept and technique of Samadhi in Gheranda Samhita 10 Hrs.
Nadanusandhana Concept of Nadanusandhana
stages of Nadanusandhana
Importance of Svarodaya Jnana in with special reference to Shiva
Shiva Svarodaya Svarodaya
Relevance of svara jnana in health and disease.
 III PAPER: CULTURAL SYNTHESIS AND VALUE EDUCATION (62 Lecture)
UNIT SUB-UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS.
Various Definitions
Understanding Civilization
Yoga and Culture
Relation: Culture and Civilization
Dip. III Yoga and Culture Yoga , Culture and Humanitarianism 20 Hrs.
Culture- Indian and Western- a brief introduction
Yoga and Indian Culture Salient features of Indian Culture
Indian Culture and Yoga
Yoga and Philosophy Introduction to Philosophy-Indian and Western
Characteristics Indian Philosophy
Brief Introduction of Six Darsahnas
Yoga and Philosophy : Shad Darsahnas Samkhya and Yoga- Concept of soul, bondage and Liberation.
Dip. III Yoga and Philosophy
Role of Yoga in Indian Philosophy
Sri Aurobindo- contribution in the field of Yoga.
Yoga and Modern Indian Yogis- their
Swami Vivekananda-contribution in the field of Yoga. 20 Hrs.
contribution in the field of Yoga
Swami Kuvalayananda-contribution in the field of Yoga.
Religion Concept of religion: meaning and Significance
Yoga and Buddhism
Diversity in Religion Yoga and Islam
Yoga and Christianity
Mysticism Yoga & Mysticism
Concept of Value- nature and role
Classification of Values
Indian traditional classification of Values- Purushartha and
Panchakosha
Values and Education
Rationale of Value Education
Meaning of Value Education
Aims and Objectives of Value Education
Dip. III Yoga and Value Education Yoga and Value Education Content of Value Education 22 Hrs.
Role of teacher in Value Education
Methods of Value Education
Yoga as a Method of Value Education-
Contribution of Ashtanga Yoga With
reference to Yama and Niyama
Contribution of Hathayoga with ref. to a few asanas
Contribution of Kriyayoga- Tapa, Swadhyay,
and Ishwerpranidhan towards Value Education
IV PAPER: STRUCTURE & FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN BODY & EFFECTS OF YOGA PRACTICES ON IT (No. of Lecture:62)
UNIT SUB-UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS.
Meaning of the subject
Meaning of the basic terms
Introduction to Anatomy and physiology
Importance of the subject
Yoga in view of anatomy and physiology
Anatomy of the digestive organs
Physiology of digestion.
Digestive system Factors affecting digestion 4 Hrs.
Concept of yogic diet
Comparisonwith modern science.
Anatomy of the respiratory organs.
Mechanism of ventilation.
Respiratory system Regulation of respiration 6 Hrs.
Lung capacity and related terms
Importance of respiratory muscles.
Anatomy of the heart and blood vessels
DIP-IV Physiology of circulation.
Circulatory system 3 Hrs.
concept of blood pressure
Factors affecting blood pressure.
Functions and properties of muscles
Types of muscles.
Muscular system Types of stretching and contraction. 7 Hrs.
Anatomy of regional muscles
Types of movements.
Functions, properties of bones
Unit-2 Types of bones and joints
Skeletal system 4 Hrs.
Anatomy of Vertebral column
Anatomy of thoracic cage and pelvis.
Anatomy of urinary system
Physiology of urine formation and excretion
Urogenital system 2 Hrs.
Anatomy of genital system.
Physiology of menstruation
 Factors affecting menstruation.
Anatomy of nervous system.
Physiology of brain functioning.
Neuro-endocrine system 2 Hrs.
Anatomy of endocrine glands
Neuroendocrine axis.
Concept of yama
concept of niyama
Yama- Niyama-scientific view 1 Hrs.
Cultivation of correct psychological attitude
Psychophysical reconditioning.
DIP- Physiology of asana.
IV Types of asana
Asana-scientific view 10 Hrs.
Explanation of fundamental asanas
Precautions during asanas.
Psychophysiological effect of pranayama.
Types of pranayama
Unit-3 Pranayama-mudra- scientific view 8 Hrs.
Advancement in pranayama
Importance of mudra.
Importance of kriya.
Physiology of each kriya.
Kriya- scientific view 5 Hrs.
Precautions during kriya.
Researches in kaivalyadhama about kriya.
Concept of pratyahara.
meaning of dharana-dhyana
Pratyahara and meditation- scientific view 3 Hrs.
Research in meditation
Techniques about meditation.
Concept of nadi.
Unit-4 Concept of chakras
Nadi-chakra concept. Concept of prana. 3 Hrs.
References about awakening-traditional
Scientific interpretation and its limitations
Cortico-limbic balance
Samadhi and klesha (health and disease) Limbico-endocrine balance 1 Hrs.
Endocrine-metabolic balance
 Intracellular balance
Meaning of klesha and Antaraya.
Meaning of yoga injury
Causes of injuries
Injuries due to faulty yogic practices. Some common injuries during asana 2 Hrs.
Some common injuries during pranayama
Some common injuries in kriya
DIP- Physiology of stress.
IV Understanding concept of Stress
Unit-5 Physiology of Stress Understanding of Vishada Yoga 4 Hrs.
Stress and its Yogic Approach

62 Hrs.
 YOGA & MENTAL HEALTH (62 LECTURE)
UNIT SUB-UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS.
Need of Yoga & “Mental Health” in the context of Darshanas
i. Need of “Yoga & Mental Introduction to Psychology: Its origin, history
Healtth” in the context of Similarities and dissimilarities between the
Yoga Psychology 1.Science of Yoga
& 2.Modern Psychology
Need &Scope : Holistic Health through 17 Hrs.
Yoga 7 Psychology Psychological definition of Yoga: Its advantages & limitations

Ii. Psychology & Yoga Definition of Health: Mental Health, Total Health;
psychological(qualitative aspect)& Yogic perspectives of Health
(Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwat Gita& other Upanishads)
Definition of Mental Hygiene &Total Hygiene
Normality in Yoga and Psychology
Theories and models in Psychology

Existential abnormalities / disorders: i.Freudian approach ii.

Dip.V
Normality, Abnormality: Psychological &
Yogic Views
Personality Integration
Psycho-Social Implications of yoga
Patanjala Yoga Sutra approach iii. Hatha Yogaapproach
Concept of Normality
ii.TacklingAbnormality 12 Hrs.
through yoga as therapy
Basic Principles of Yoga as therapy as per Patanjala Yoga Sutra
Causes and rremedial measures on all existential Disorders as per
Patanjala Yoga Sutra
Remedial measures on all existential Disorders:
i.Laghu Yoga Vasishtha and ii.Hathapradipika
Personality Development in Psychology & in Yoga
Personality Integration Developmentof Modern theories of personality (nature
through psychology & &nurture) 10 Hrs.
Yoga Indian approach to personality and personality integration in the
context of Triguna, Panca Kosha&Citta bhumi
Personal and interpersonal adjustment through yogic methods
i.Adjustment through 1.Niyamas & Yamas
Attitude Change Attitude change towards Yoga through individualized counseling,
ii. Adjustment through Psychological & yogic methods 08 Hrs.
tackling Conflict & Tackling ill effects of conflict and Frustration throughYogic
Frustration methods
Counseling for Adjustment: Psychological, philosophical and
 yogic

Synthesis between psychology and yoga towards a total

Personality Development
Concept of Stress: Modern Psychological
Stress
Stress Management Methods in Modern Psychology & in Yoga
A brief account of psycho-physiological and Attitude Forming
Stress Management Methods in Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwat Gita& other
Upanishadsuseful for Stress Mnagement

Yogic Life Style for Self Development: Practical Methods in Yoga

Yogic Life Style 15 Hrs.
Stress Management
Yogic Life Style & Prayer: a cross–cultural approach: Psychological perspectives of
Prayer for Mental (emotional) &Spiritual Development
Prayer for a Total Self Development
Psychological reasoning of prayer
Prayer Benefits of prayer for i. The Yoga Sadhaka ii. The Common Man

Total Lectures 62 Hrs.

 PRACTICAL YOGA and Practice Teaching (D.Y.Ed.) ( 700 Hrs.)
Besides the above mentioned theory, subjects and practicals, students will also be taught the art of teaching Yoga. Since Yoga is a specialized field,
the method of its teaching is also unique. Kalvalyadhama has evolved special methods of teaching yoga hence the subject. This has been further
divided into Theroy and Practical Teaching.

Unit 1
Introduction: need of practice teaching and its use in yogic practice.
Yoga and Yogic practices.
Unit 2
Meaning and Scope of Teaching Methods.
Sources of Teaching Methods.
Presentation techniques: its meaning and relevance in yoga education.
Unit 3
Teaching aids: its meaning and need upto the modern time power point!
Class management: its meaning and need.
Unit 4
Lesson plan: meaning and need.
Preparation of lesson plan in yogic practice.
Time allotment in different lesson plans& its importance.
Lesson presentation.
 PRACTICAL YOGA
Shavasana Natarajasana
Shrishasana Vatayanasana
Crocodile Practices ( Four variations ) Garudasana
Pavanmuktasana Shirh-padangusthasana
Naukasana Vajrasana
Viparitakarani Padmasana
Sarvangasana Siddhasana
Matsyasana Swastikasana
Halasana Shavasana
Karnapidasana Makarasana
Bhujangasana Brahmamudra
Shalabhasana B.PRANAYAMA
Sarpasana 1.Anuloma-viloma
Dhanurasana 2.Ujjayi
Vakrasana 3.Shitali
Ardha-Matsyendrasana 4.Sitkari
Paschimatanasana 5.Bhastrika
Supta Vajrasana 6.Bhramari
Yoga Mudra 7.Suryabhedana
Simhasana 8.Chandrabhedana
Gomukhasana 9.Murccha (Theory only)
Matsyendrasana 10.Plavini (Theory only)
Mayurasana C.BANDHAS AND MUDRAS
Kukkutasana 1.Jalandhara Bandha
Uttana Kurmasana 2.Uddiyana Bandha
Ushtrasana 3.Jivha Bandha
Gorakshasana 4.Mula Bandha
Padma - Bakasana D.KRIYAS
Baddha -padmasana 1.Jala Neti
Akarmadhanurasana 2.Sutra Neti
Ugrasana 3.Dhauti (Vamana,Danda,Vastra)
Parvatasana 4.Nauli
Janushriasana 5.Kapalabhati
Tolangulasana 6.Aganisara
Muktasana 7.Trataka
Virasana 8.Shankhaprakachalana
Guptasana E.RECITATIONS
Sankatasana 1.Pranava Japa
Uttanamandukasana 2.Svasti Mantra
Vrishabhasana 3.Rudropasana
Padangusthasana 4.Savitru Upasana
Garbhasana 5.Mahapurushavidya
Bhadrasana 6.Om Stavana
Kapotasana 7. 15th Chapter of shrimad Bagwat Gita
Ekpadaskandhasna F.OTHER PRACTICES
Chakrasana (Sideward) 1. Meditation Techniques
Chakrasana (Backward) 2.Suryanamaskar
Virkshasana 3.Kriya Yoga Session-consisting of Pranayama,Mantra,Yoga,Sutra etc.
Tadasana
Pada - hastasana
Utkatasana
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN YOGA THERAPY
(P.G.D.Y.T)
 PAPER I : FOUNDATION OF YOGA- SURVERY (No. of Lectures-50)

UNIT SUB-UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS.

Historical aspects Origin of yoga

Concept of Yoga Development

Yoga 7 Hrs.
Meaning & Definitions in

the light of Upanishads, PYS, Gita,HP, Gh.S.

Vedas

Upanishads
Tradition of Yoga Brief survey 9 Hrs.
Buddhism
DYT I Jainism

Puranas
Gita Brief introduction of Gita Summary of the 18 chapters 15 Hrs.

Summary of 4 chapters
PYS Brief introduction of PYS 16 Hrs.
(Conceptual & Practical)
Yoga Vasishta(YY)
Brief introduction of YY Summary of its 6 Prakarana
8 Hrs.
Importance of Science of
ShivaSvarodaya(SS) Brief introduction of SS
Swara, prana, nadi, & Tattva etc.

55 Hrs.
 PAPER II : FOUNDATION OF YOGA- SURVERY ( No. of 55 Lectures)
UNIT SUB-UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS.
DYT 1. structure
II Siddh- siddhant paddhati 2 profile and content
3 Importance
1. structure
Brief introduction to hath
Goraksha shatak 2 profile and content 6 Hrs.
yogic texts
3 Importance
1. structure
shiv samhita 2 profile and content
3 Importance
1. structure
Hathapradipika 2 profile and content
Intoduction and 3 Importance
4 Hrs.
prerequisites 1. structure
Gherand samhita 2 profile and content
3 Importance
1 Antiquity
2 Definitions
Asana 3 Classification
Hathaapradipika
Asannas & Shodhan Kriyas 5 Gheranda Samhita
6 Hrs.
in Yoga 1Importance
2 Shuddhi kriya
Cleansing processes 3 Pancha Karma
4 Hathapradipika
2.B.5 Gheranda Samhita
1 Evolution
2 Components
3 Importance of three bandhas& Its appropriate applications.
4 Yukta
5 Ayukta
Pranayama / Kumbhaka
Pranayama 6 Concepts in Hathayoga 9 Hrs.
and Bandhas
1.Kanda and Nadi
2.NadiShodhana Pranayama
7 NadiShodhana Pranayama
1.Hathapradipika
2.Gheranda Samhita
1 Hathaprdipika,Gheranda Samhita,Special studies
Pranayama / Kumbhaka
Eight Kumbhakas 1.Suryabhedana 2 Hrs.
and Bandhas
2.Ujjayi

Kundalini & Mudra
Nadanusandhana
Svarodaya-YOGA
Mudra
Therapeutic references from
Bhagwat Gita
Therapeutic references
fromPYS
Therapeutic references from
Hatayogic Texts
Therapeutic references from
Hatayogic Texts: Gheranda
samhita
Therapeutic references from
3.Bhramari
4.Bhastrikaand
5.Keval / kevali
Concept of kundalini and its arousal
Concept of Kundalini Importance and purpose of Mudras
& Mudra Mudras in Hathapradipika
Mudras in Gherand Smhita
Five Dharanas
Concept of Pratyahara
Concept Dharana
Concept of Marmasthanas 7 Hrs.
Dhyana with special reference to Gheranda Samhita
Concept and technique of Samadhi in Gheranda Samhita
Concept Dhyana Concept of nadanusandhana
Nadanusandhana stages of nadanusandhana
Importance of Svarodaya Jnana in with special reference to Shiva
Svarodaya
relevance of svara jnana in health and disease.
Shiva Svarodaya
Introduction to Indian Philosophical Literature
Role / Place of Bhagwat Gita in Indian Philosophical / Spiritual Literature
Yoga in Bhagwat Gita
Various forms of Yoga in Bhagwat Gita
4 Hrs.
Concept of Health in General
Bhagwat Gita
Concept of Health in Bhagwat Gita
Health and Healing in Bhagwat Gita
Therapeutic significance of Bhagwat Gita
Introduction to Patanjala Yoga Sutra
Philosophy of Life in Patanjala Yoga Sutra
Nature of Yoga in Patanjala Yoga sutra
4 Hrs.
With reference to Ashanga Yoga
Patanjala Yoga Sutra
With reference to Kriya Yoga
Concept of Health and Healing in Patanjala Yoga Sutra
Introduction to Hatha Yogic Texts
Concept of Health in Hathapradipika 2 Hrs.
Hathapradipika Therapeutical Significance of Hathapradipika Chapter V
Therapeutical Significance with reference to Cleansing process
Therapeutical Significance with reference to Asanas 2 Hrs.
Gheranda samhita Therapeutical Significance with reference to Dharana and Dhyana
Therapeutically Significance of Concept of Vighnas
2 Hrs.
Shiva Samhita Health, Healing and Chakradhyana in Shiva Samhita
 Hatayogic Texts : Shiva Conducive and non-conducive factors towards health
Samhita The Philosophical base – Idealistic / non-dualistic
Concept of health in Yoga Vasistha 3 Hrs.
Therapeutic references from
Yoga Vasistha Therapeutical implications of Seven Bhumis (stages)
Yoga Vasistha
Introduction to Shiva Svarodaya
Concept of Health in Shiva Svaroday
Therapeutic references from 4 Hrs.
Shiva Svarodaya Breath control as a Means of achieving wellbeing
Shiva Svarodaya
Reflections on knowledge of Death in Shiva Svarodaya
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Yoga Therapy-I ( No. of Lecture-55)

Semester Unit Topics Subtopics Lecture
Meaning of the subject
Meaning of the basic terms
Introduction to Anatomy and physiology 1 Hr.
Importance of the subject
Yoga in view of anatomy and physiology
Anatomy of the digestive organs
Physiology of digestion.
Digestive system Factors affecting digestion 3Hrs
Concept of yogic diet
Comparisonwith modern science.
Anatomy of the respiratory organs.
Mechanism of ventilation.
SEMI-I
Respiratory system Regulation of respiration 5 Hrs.
Lung capacity and related terms
importance of respiratory muscles.
Anatomy of the heart and blood vessels
Physiology of circulation.
Circulatory system 3Hrs
concept of blod pressure
Factors affecting blood pressure.
Functions and properties of muscles
Types of muscles.
Unit-2 Muscular system 8Hrs
Types of stretching and contraction.
Anatomy of regional muscles
 Types of movements.
Functions, properties of bones
Types of bones and joints
Skeletal system 5Hrs
Anatomy of Vertebral column
Anatomy of thoracic cage and pelvis.
Anatomy of urinary system
Physiology of urin formation and excretion
Urogenital system
Anatomy of genital system. 2Hrs
Physiology of menstruation
Unit-2 Factors affecting menstruation.
Anatomy of nervous system.
Physiology of brain functioning.
Neuro-endocrine system 4 Hrs.
Anatomy of endocrine glands
Neuroendocrine axis.
Unit-3 Concept of yama
concept of niyama
Yama- Niyama-scientific view 2 Hrs.
Cultivation of correct psychological attitude
Psychophysical reconditioning.
Physiology of asana.
Types of asana
Asana-scientific view 08Hrs.
Explanation of fundamental asanas
Precautions during asanas.
Psychophysiological effect of pranayama.
Types of pranayama
Pranayama-mudra- scientific view 5Hrs
Advancement in pranayama
Importance of mudra.
Importance of kriya.
Physiology of each kriya.
Kriya- scientific view 4Hrs
Precautions during kriya.
Researches in kaivalyadhama about kriya.
Concept of pratyahara.
meaning of dharana-dhyana
2Hrs
Pratyahara and meditation- scientific view Research in meditation
Techniques about meditation.
Concept of nadi, chakras 3 Hrs
 Concept of chakras
Concept of prana, References about awakening-traditional
SEMI-II Unit-4 Nadi-chakra concept.
Scientific interpretation and its limitations
55Hrs.
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Yoga Therapy-II ( 55 Lecture)

Semester Unit Topics Subtopics Hrs.
1.Definition by WHO
2. Psychophysical view
Concept of Health 3. Yogic view 1 Hrs.
4. Ayurvedic view.
5. Co-relation in between them.
1. Modern view
2.Ayurvedic view
Concept of Disease 1 Hrs.
3. Yogic view
Unit-1 4. Scientific co-relation.
1.Definition -of therapy- modern view
2. Definition of therapy- Ayurvedic view
Concept of Yoga Therapy 3.Meaning of Yoga- as a therapy 1 Hrs.
4.Meaning of Yoga- is a therapy.
SEMI-I
5. Significance and limitations.
1. Cultivation of- Yogic Attitude
Swami Kuvalayananda,s approach to Therapy . 2. Psychophysical reconditioning 1 Hrs.
3.Explanation of above in detail.
1.Definition of stress- modern view
2. Symptoms of acute stress
Acute stress 1 Hrs.
3.Yogic definition
4. Signs described in Yoga-Sutras.
Unit-2 1.Study of OM.
2. Breathing techniques.
Yogic management of Acute stress 3. Chittaprasadana 2 Hrs.
4. Relaxative asanas
5. Other yogic practices.
 1.Insomnia
2. Irritable bowel syndrome
Complications of chronic stress 3.Constipation 4 Hrs.
4.Migraine
5.Muscular pains.
1. Relaxation techniques
2. Study of skillful asanas
Yogic management of chronic stress symptoms 1 Hrs.
3.Realization-Self analysis
4. Rehabilitation.
1.Definition of depression
2.Symptoms and signs
Management of Depression 3. Bipolar mechanism 1 Hrs.
4. Psychotherapy.
5. Yogic management.
1.Physiology and psychology
2. Mood disturbances
Psychological problems of school childrens 3. Phobic mechanism 1 Hrs.
4. Antisocial mechanism
Unit-3 5. Yogic management.
1. Definition and characterstics.
2. Psychophysiological aspect.
Adolscent psychological problems 1 Hrs.
3. Stress in Adoloscent students.
4. Yogic management.
1. Definition.
2. Signs and symptoms
Schezophrenia 3. Complications 1 Hrs.
4. Psychotherapy
5. Yogic management.
1. Causes of obesity
2. Signs and symptoms
Unit-4 Obesity Management 3. Complications 2 Hrs
4. Diet management.
5. Yogic practices.

Hypertension management
Diabetes management
Gout and other arthritis
Liver problems and management
Management of low back pain.
Unit-5
Management of knee injuries
Management of hip injuries
Unit-6 Management of Shoulder injuries
1. Causes.
2. Pathogenesis
3. Signs , symptoms and complications 2 Hrs.
4.Diet and exercise-management
5. Yogic practices to manage the HTN.
1. Causes
2.Pathogenesis
3. Signs, symptoms and complications. 3 Hrs
4.Diet and exercise-management
5.Yogic practices for DM.
1. Gout
2. Rheumatoid arthritis
1Hrs
3. Osteoarthritis
4. Ankolysing spondylitis
1. Anatomy and physiology in detail.
2. Causes of Hepatitis
1Hrs
3. Drug toxicity
4. Chirhosis
1. Muscular back pain.
2. Acute disc injury
3. Spondylosis 3 Hrs
4. Surgical complications
5. Sciatica syndrome
1. Anatomy in detail
2. Ligament injuries
3. Cartilage degenerations 2 Hrs
4.Osteoarthritis
5. Knee rehabilitation program.
1.Pelvic and thigh muscle spasm.
2. Arthritis
1Hrs
3. Ligamental injuries
4. Old age complications
1. Rotator cuff injury 2 Hrs
 2. Supraspinatus injuries
3. Shoulder dislocations
4.Frozen shoulder
5. Injuries during "shoulder lift" asanas
1. Muscle strain- sprain
2. Acute disc injury
Management of cervical pain 3. Chronic multiple disc injuries 2 Hrs
4.Spondylosis
5.Complications and its management.
1. Indigestion and its complications
2. Hyperacidity and ulcers
Management of digestive problems 3.Piles and fissures 2 Hrs
4. Chronic pancreatitis
5.Chronic constipation.
1. Chronic sinusitis
2. Allergic Asthama
Management of Respiratory problems 3. Bronchitis. 2 Hrs
4.COPD
5. Lung Fibrosis
1. Causes of IHD
2. Pathogenesis
Management of Heart disease 3. Signs, symptoms and complications 2 Hrs
4. investigations
5. Yogic management.
1. Menstrual irregularities
2. Polycystic ovarian disease
Unit-7 Management of Gynecological & Obstertics
3. Pregnancy and lactation. 2 Hrs
Conditions.
4.Mewnopause
5. Uterine prolepsis
1. Epilepsy
2. Parkinsonism
Management of Nervous system diseases 2 Hrs
3.Dementia
4. Post stroke complications
 5, CVS Anamoly.
1. Allergy mechanism
Management of immunological diseases 2. Mechanism of Autoimmunity 1 Hrs
3 Yogic approach..
1. Skin allergies
2. Acne vulgaris
Management of skin diseases 3. Eczema
4.Psoriasis
5. Fungal infections 2 Hrs
1. Definition of the term.
2.Causes of injuries
Yoga injuries- concept 3 traditional references about injuries. 1Hrs
4. Modern references about injuries
5. Complications of yoga injuries
Unit-8
1. Precaution during asana
2. Precaution during pranayama
Prevention and management-Yoga injuries 3 Precaution during kriya. 2Hrs.
4. Precaution during bandha- mudra
5.To manage yoga and exercise schedule
1.Yoga - Anusasanam for brain-body
2. Modifications in brain by Yoga.
Life style education- Yoga is a therapy 3.Yama- niyama- yogic life style 5 Hrs
4.Emotional education
5. Spiritual education.
Total- 55 Hrs.
 Yoga Research ( No. of Levcture-55)
Semester Unit Topics Subtopics Lecture
Foundation of Kaivalyadhama.
History - Swami Kuvalayananda,s contribution 2 Hrs.
Yoga-Mimansa
About kriya
Fundamental research upto 1966. About Asana 8 Hrs.
About pranayama and meditation.
Unit-1 About kriya
Fundamental research after 1966 About Asana 6 Hrs.
About pranayama and Meditation.
By Swami kuvalayananda.
Philosophicoliteraray research( Kaivalyadhama) By Swami Digamberji 5 Hrs.
Others.
SEMI-II Before 1966.
Psychological research in Kaivalyadhama. 5 Hrs.
After1966
Unit-2
Before 1966.
Therapeutic research in Kaivalyadhama 5 Hrs.
After 1966.
About kriya
Unit-3 Outside researches. About Asana 6 Hrs.
About pranayama and meditation.
Psychosomatic disorders
Therapeutic researches- (outside) Metabolic disorders 6 Hrs.
Musculoskeletal and nervous system diseases.
Unit-4
Research methodology and Statistics. Research Methods & Statistics 12 Hrs.

55 Hrs.
 PSYCHOLOGY AND HEALTH (55 Lecture)
UNIT SUB-UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS.
Darshanik base of yoga Philosophical Bases of Yoga Practices in Samkhya,
therapy: Understanding of Samkhya, Psychology: Introduction, history.
Patanjala Yoga and Panchkosha
DYT I
Psychological perspectives from the therapeutic point of view Concept of Consciousness and Self in psychology.
Psychology as a "mental care system".
Psychology understanding of Yoga darshana 7 Hrs.
from the view point of Shad darshana.

In-depth psychological understanding of Yoga in the

Context of Taittiriya Aranyaka.
psychological view of normality In-depth psychological understanding of Yoga in the
and yoga therapy context of - Models of Normality presented by
Eminent psychologists.
Darshanik bases of yoga
DYT I
thearapy & psychological Introduction to the concept of therapy in general 4 Hrs.
Perspectives of Yoga
Therapy and Yoga therapy in particular.
Development of therapeutic aspect in Psychology.
Development of therapeutic approach in Yoga.
Development of yoga as therapy Need of yoga as therapy.
Mechanism of yoga as therapy.
4 Hrs.
Concept of stress: Psychological understanding.
Medical Model of Stress: Modern Theories.
Stress, Anxiety & Functional
Disorders in the Stress, Emotional & Functional Disorders
Context of Patanjala Yoga Sutra & (Medical Perspectives).
DYT II Hathapradipika Anxiety: Psychological Understanding. 5 Hrs.
Relevance of Patanjala Yoga Sutra to Cause of Stress.
Relevance of Patanjala Yoga Sutra to Remedies of Stress
Hatha Yoga perspectives of "Vyuthitta Citta".
Role of Mental dynamics &
DYT II counselling in Mental dynamics involved in existential disorders
4 Hrs.
yoga therapy as per 5th chapter of Hathapradipika
 Functional & Emotional
Disorders In Model case historie of Functional & Emotional Disorders .
the Context of Psychology,
Yogic Texts, Possible "collaborative synthesis" between yoga and
Counseling & Personality Psychotherapy in the treatment of existential disorders.
Stress management strategies in psychology.
Stress management strategies as inferred from PYS
Personality dynamics &
physiological Physiological mechanism- Underlying Stress-
make-up in the context of Yoga
Therapy. Response, Oxidative stress.
Personality: Concept, Origin, History of Its
Functional & Emotional 4 Hrs.
Disorders In Development.
the Context of Psychology,
Yogic Texts, Psychology in the context of Yoga Darshana.
Counseling & Personality Concept of Personality as inferred from
"Pancha Kosha" & its therapeutic implications.
Approach to Personality &
Experiential Concept of Personality as inferred from "Samkhya" &
Phenomena in the Context of Yoga
Therapy its therapeutic implications.
Concept of Personality as inferred from
"Patanjala Yoga Sutra" & its therapeutic implications.
Experiential Phenomena in Yoga:
Concept & Scriptural root.
6 Hrs.
Psycho-physiological implications.
DYT III
Implications for Psychosomatic (functional) disorders.
Experiential Phenomena in Yoga:
Implications for a better yoga pursuit.
Experiential Phenomena in Bhagwad Gita:
Implications for better Emotional & Spiritual Health.
Personality Dynamics & Abnormal Psychology in the
Experiential context of Abnormal Psychology: Etiology, Symptoms & remedies
4 Hrs.
Phenomena in Yoga Therapy
as per Yoga Therapy. Behaviour & its Remedies.
 Yogic Texts. III.B.2 Old & Modern taxonomy of Abnormal Behaviour
Pattern.
Understanding of Psycho-neuroticism, Psychoticism,
Socially aberrant behaviour, Organic deficiency in
aberrant behaviour.
In-Depth understanding of psycho-neuroticism &
the role of remedial methods in psychology.
In-Depth understanding of Psychoticism & the role of
Remedies in psychology.
In-Depth understanding of Socially Aberrant
behaviour as in Psychopaths & Sociopaths & remedial
DYT III methods in Psychology. 3 Hrs.
Personality Dynamics &
Experiential
Phenomena in Yoga Therapy
as per Recommended Yogic Remedial measures for Psycho-
Yogic Texts. neurotic behaviour.
Socially Aberrant Behaviour &
Medical Recommended Yogic Remedial measures for
Implications of Neurotic Behaviour
in the Socially Aberrant Behavior 2 Hrs.
Context of Yoga Therapy. Psycho neuroticism having medical symptoms on the
somatic level (case histories) & the recommended
Psychological interventions.
Research based practical yoga
techniques Psycho neuroticism having medical symptoms on the
for Stress, Anxiety & Emotional
DYT IV Disorders. somatic level (case histories) & the recommended
yogic interventions.
Practical methods in yoga to tackle stress, anxiety
&emotional disorders.
5 Hrs.
Role of Omkar & its implications in yoga therapy as
Indicated in Srimat Bhagwat Mahapuran.
Research based indications about therapeutic
Importance of Omkar.
Medical Implications of
Abnormal Role of Patanjala Kriya Yoga & its implications to
Behaviour & Effect of Yogic Yoga Therapy as inferred from Patanjala Yoga Sutra.
 Techniques,
Therapeutic Implications of
Abnormality. Shavasana & Clinical evidences of therapeutic role of Kriya Yoga
Meditation. in Yoga therapy.
Therapeutic effect of Shavasana & Yoga Meditation.
Yoga Meditation as mentioned in Siva Samhita
(V:71,72) & its implication to Yoga Therapy.
Concept of Total Health in Yoga in the context
Patanjala Yoga Sutra.
Yogic health through Patanjala
7 Hrs.
Yoga & Psychology of Prayer in the context of
Prayer. Iswara Pranidhana in Yoga.
Historical roots of the concept of prayer
&its benefits to human well being.
IYogic health through Patanjala
Yoga & Prayer: Objective need of prayer for Yoga Therapy:
DYT IV Prayer Prayer. Scientific Research & Clinical Observations.

of Patanjala Yoga Sutra.

Total 55 Hrs.

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 Yoga and Alliede sciences ( No. Lecture:50 Hrs.)
Semester Unit Topics Subtopics Lecture
History of Ayurveda
Basics of Ayurveda-1 Introduction to philosophy of Ayurveda
Dosha- vata pitta kapha 4Hrs
Dathu -mala
Agni-ahhar ras-poshan
Concept of prakriti
Concept of Prakruti Types of prakriti 4Hrs
Tnalysing of prakriti
Swastha -introduction
Dina charya
Swastha vritta 4Hrs
Rithu charya
Saddh vritha
General concept
Concept of Aahar Rasa importance 4Hrs
Aahar -dravya
Unit-2 Dosha vriddi-kshya
Shat kriya kala
Concept of Vikruthi 4Hrs
Nidan panchak
Vyadi prakar-marg
Dravya guna vighyana
Medicines in Ayurveda Common used herbs 5hrs
Unit-2 Rasa shashtra
Various therapies
Concept of chiktsa 4 Hrs.
Panchakarma
Unit-3 panchakarma and shatkarma
Yoga and Ayurveda 5 Hrs
Prakurti and Asana
history of naturopathy
Basics of Naturopathy-1 Basic principles of naturopathy 4Hrs
Concept of panchamahabhuth
Hydro theraphy
Treatments in Naturopathy-1 6Hrs
Massage theraphy
 Mud therapy
Fasting as therapy
Raw food.
Juice therapy
Concept of diet 4Hrs
Types of diet
Therapeutic plans of diet
Meeting points
Yoga and Naturopathy 2Hrs
Application.
50Hrs
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 Practical Professional Understanding ( No. of Lecture:50)
UNIT SUB-UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS.
1. Basic six movements
2. Intervertebral muscles
Vertebral Column 3. paraspinal muscles 1Hr
4.Abdominal muscles
5. neck and pelvic muscles
1. Shoulder joint
2. Elbow joint
Important joints 3. Hip joint 1hr
4. knee joint
5. Ankle joint.
Unit-1
1. Mechanism of flexion.
2. Mechanism of extension
Joint movements 3. Mechanism of Adduction- Abduction 1Hr
4.Mechanism- Pronation-supination
5.Mechanism of Rotations
1. About Shoulder.
2. About elbow
Muscles involved 3. About Knee 1Hr
4. About Hip
SEMI-I
5. About ankle.
1.Introduction
2.Practical demonstration
Postural Analysis 4 Hrs
3.Evaluation of postural analysis
4.Individual practice.
Unit-2 1. Facial muscles
2. Neck muscles
Stretching-1 3. Shoulder and scapular muscles 1Hr
4.Arm and forearm muscles
5.Chest muscles
6. Abdominal muscles.
7.Back muscles.
Stretching-2 8. pelvic muscles 1Hr
9.Thigh muscles
10-Calf muscles
1. Carpels.
2. metacarpals
Joint exercise 1Hr
3. Wrists
4. Elbows
 5. Shoulder- scapulae
6.Neck exercise
7. Tarsals and metatarsals
joint exercise 8. Ankle and knee. 1Hr
9. Hip
10. Spine
1.Halasana
2. Paschimottanasana
Forward bending asanas 3.Padhastasana 1Hr
4.Pavanmuktasana
5.Naukasana
Unit-3
1.Setubandhasana
2.Bhujangasana- variations.
Back bending asanas 3. Dhanurasana- Naukasana (prone) 1Hr
4. Ushtrasana
5. Ardha-chandrasana.
1. Katichakrasana
2. Vakrasana
Twisting asanas 3. Ardhamatsyendrasana 1Hr
4. Merudandabhyasa-1to 8
5.Marjarasana- variations
SEMI-I
1.Side bending chakrasana
Lateral bending asanas 2. Konasana
3. Parshvakonasana
Unit-4 1. Triconasana 2Hrs
2.Janusirasana
Mixed asana-1
3.Akarna dhanurasana
4.Ugrasana
5. Mayurasana
6. kukutasana
7. Garbhasana
8. Vruschikasana
9. Badhhapadmasana.
Mixed asana-2 3 Hrs
10. Vatayanasana
11.Natarajasana
12.Vrukshana
13.matsyasana
14. Viparit karni- sarvangasana
1.Concept of Yoga therapy
Unit-5 Basics of Therapy Teachings 2.Need of scientific view in yoga therapy 2Hrs
3.Yoga injuries

Educating patients and students-1
Educating patients and students
Group teaching- principles and
skills.
Principles about personal teaching.
Unit-6
Pathological understandings
Psychological understandings
How to check musculoskeletal
status
How to check Respiratory status
Unit-7
Therapeutic lesson plan.
Unit-8 Counselling- principles
4.Evaluation of traditional texts
5.Evaluation of modern yogic schools.
1. Precautions during asanas
2. Precautions during kriyas
3.Precautions during pranayama 3Hrs
4. Precautions during bandha
5. Precautions during mudra.
1.Anatomico-physiological principles
2.Psychological principles
3Hrs
3.Educational principles
4.Discipline- for patients/diseases.
1.Class arrangement
2.Sitting arrangement 1Hr.
3.Other precautions.
1. Methods of clinical examination
2.Recording of the findings
2Hrs
3.Medical aspect
4. Communication with doctor
1. Blood examination.
2. X-ray reports.
3. MRI scanning. 2Hrs
4.Regarding heart and cerebral diseases
5.Other investigations
1. Sleep status
2. Dfaily routine .
3. Traditional parameters
4. Modern testings 2Hrs
5. Ouestionaries about the same.
1. Testing through simple movements
2.Testing through simple asanas
3. Other methods 1Hr
1. Clinical exam of chest.
2. Lung capacity testings.
3.Spirometry 1Hr
1. Need
2. Guideline for preparation of plan
3. Model lesson plan. 1Hr
1. Scientific definition.
2. Importance of trust

Group Counselling
Family - marital counselling
Yogic counselling
Medico-legal aspect
Ideal Yoga Therapist.
3. how to rapport
4. Contents of counselling
5,. Precautions during counselling 1Hr
1. Group psychology
2. How to communicate
3. Proper explanation skills 1Hr.
1. Problem of children’s in family
2. How to communicate with family
3. Guidelines 2Hrs
1. Importance of life style.
2.Materialize the practices in daily routine
3. Self evaluation
4.Mind building techniques 3 Hrs
1.Introduction
2. Some examples about yoga injuries
3. Medical advice
4. legal precautions 3Hrs
1.Properties of therapist
2. Parameters to check the properties
3. Traditional references 2Hrs
Total- 50 Hrs.
 PRACTICLAL YOGA
Asanas Naukasana ( Prone)
Shavasana Sarpasana
Shirshasana Niralambasana
Ardha Halasana ( one leg/ both legs) Co-ordination Movement ( Prone)
Uttana Padasana Marjari Asana
Viparitakarani Parvatasana
Sarvangasana Shoulder & Neck Movement
Matsyasana Akarna Dhanurasana
Halasana Tolangulasana
Bhujangasana Trikonasana
Ardha Shalabhasana Natrajasana
Shalabhasna Chakrasana ( Back Ward )
Dhanurasana Meditative Asanas
Makarasana Padmasana
Vakrasana Siddhasana
Ardha Matsyendra Swastikasana
Matsyendrasana Samasana
Janushirasana Drishti
Paschimottanasana Bhru Madhya
Vajrasana Nasagra
Supta Vajrasana Pranayama
Yoga Mudra Anuloma- Vilom
Ushtrasana Ujjayi
Gomukhasana Surya Bhedana
Mandukasana Chandra Bhedana
Uttana Mandukasana Shitali
Kurmasana Sitkari
Uttana Kurmasana Bhastrika
Kukkutasana Bhramari
Bhadrasana Mudra & Bandha
Mayurasana Simha Mudra
Chakrasana ( Lateral) Jivha Bandha
Vrikshasana Brahma Mudra
Tadasana Mula Bandha
Garudasana Jalandhara Bandha
Utkatasana Uddiyana Bandha
Padhastasana Kriyas
Mantra Recitation Kapala Bhati
Pranava Japa Uddiyana
Swasti Mantra Nauli
Savitru Upasana Agnisara (Agnisara)
Om Stavan Jala Neti
Other Asanas Rubber Neti
Crocodile Practices Vaman Dhauti
Pawan Muktasana ( Ardha / Purna) Danda Dhauti
Naukasana ( Supine) Vastra Dhauti
Setu Bandhasana Shankha prakshalana (Varisara)
Trataka
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN YOGA (C.C.Y.)
 I PAPER: TRADITIONAL YOGA ( No. of Lecture: 12)
UNIT SUB-UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS.
Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Hathapradipika, Gheranda Samhta, Vasishtha
Introduction of Yogic Texts Samhita.
Meaning /Definition/Forms of Yoga
Brief introduction about the relation between Samkhya and Yoga
Yama Concept & practice of Yamas
Niyama Concept & practice of Niyamas
Asana Concept &practice ofAsana
CCY.I 12 Hrs.
Yogic Texts Prana/Nadi /Chakra Concept,types and Location of Prana/Nadi /Chakra
Satkriyas Technique and benefit
Mudras and Bandha Technique &Benefit
Nada And Kundalini Concept of Nada as C.D.& Understanding of Kundalini
Pranayama Kumbhaka Technique &Benefit
Dhrana ,Dhyana& Samadhi Concept & Practices of Dhrana ,Dhyana& Samadhi

PAPER II : YOGA & MENTAL HEALTH (No. of Lectures:12)

UNIT SUB -UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS.
Define health , Mental health, Holistic Health :Medical & Yogic
Role of Yoga & Health, Mental Health: perspectives
Psychology in Mental Yogic and Medical perspectives Define yoga, in your own words, In the context of its applied nature
Health Yoga & Modern Psychology: A synthetic approach Similarities & Differences between both the sciences
for existential disorders. Synthesis of Yoga & Modern Psychology for Mental Health
Concept of Normality: Psychological and Psychological Normality
Normal Behavior and Yogic approaches Yogic Normality
12 Hrs.
CCY-II its Restoration Functional Disorders : Causes, Effects and Psychological Normality
remedies in PYS Yogic cause of and remedies on functional disorders.
Cause & remedies relating Conflict
Conflict, Frustration: Yogic Remedies.
Restoration of Cause & remedies relating frustration
Emotional Balance Persona and Interpersonal adjustment Psychological methods for Adjustment
Yogic Methods for Adjustment.
Towards Total Health Prayer its significance in Yogic Practices Prayer : Psychological perspectives
through Yoga & Prayer Prayer : Yogic perspectives
TOTAL LECTURES 12 Hrs.
TOTAL LECTURES 12 Hrs.
 III PAPER: STRUCTURE & FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN BODY & EFFECTS OF YOGA PRACTICES ON IT ( No. of Lecture: 12)
UNIT SUB-UNIT TOPICS
Introduction and Aim
CCY.III
Digestive system and yoga
Respiratory system and Yoga
Pranayama scientific basis
Musculoskeletal system
SUB-TOPICS HRS.
Definition of Anatomy and Physiology-
Meaning of the basic terms- System, Organ, Tissue, Cell,
Elementary composition.
Living activities- External- posture, movements/Internal-
respiration, digestion, Circulation, Metabolism.
Control on living activities./health.
Yoga- scientific meaning./ How yoga helps for health
Need of scientific study in yogic field.
Anatomy of Alimentary canal and Digestive glands.
Physiology of Digestion, absorption and defecation.
Factors influencing digestion.
Indigestion and its complications.
Principles of diet- Modern, Ayurvedic and Yogic views.
Yogic practices for the health of digestive system.
Anatomy of the respiratory track and associated muscles and
bones.
Mechanism of ventilation.
Factors influencing respiration.
Lung capacities and the yogic practices to improve the
efficiency of respiratory system
Definition.
Psycho- physiological effect.
Therapeutic application.
Types and practical hints for pranayama.
Concept of advance pranayama.
Muscles- functions and types of muscles.
Properties, of muscles. Types of contraction and stretching.
Bones- Functions and types of bones.
Joints- Structure and Types.
Movements- Types of movements /Agonist and Antagonist
muscles.
 1. Definition.
2. Psycho physiological effect.
3. Types of Asana.
Asana- scientific base 4. Advancement in asana.
5. Practical Hints for the correct performance of the asana.
6. Explanations about some traditional asanas.

Kriya- scientific basis- 1. View of Hathapradipika and Gheranda.

Mechanism, benefits, 2. Dhauti,Neti,Basti, nauli, agnisar, shankhaprakshalana
limitations 3. Kapalbhati andTrataka.

1. Concept of Dharana, Dhyana, swamadhi.

Meditation- scientific basis
2. Nadanusandhanam,- Hathapradipika.
3. Various techniques about concentration
TOTAL LECTURES 12 Hrs.

Yoga, Health & Education ( No. of Lectures 12)

UNIT SUB-UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS.
Concept of Value- nature, role and Classification.
Rationale of Value Education
Aims and Objectives of Value Eduation
Yoga and Value Content of Value Education
Value Education 6 Hrs.
Education Yoga as a Method of Value Education-
Yama and Niyama, Asana and Kriya Yoga.

CCY
Aim and objectives
Misconception about Yoga and Physical Education
Sources of Misconception 6 Hrs.
Concept Yoga and Physical Education
Role of various yogic practices for Heatlh
Physical education and sports.
12 Hrs
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 CERTIFICATE COURSE IN YOGA (C.C.Y.)

Asanas Meditative pose

Shavasana Ardha padmasana
Ardhahalasana (one leg/ both leg) Padmasana
Uttana padasana Swastikasana
Pawana muktasana (ardha /purn )
Naukasana (supine/prone ) Other practices
Viparitakarani Simha asana
Sarvangasana Brahma Mudra
Matsyasana Uddiyana Bandha
Halasana
Bhujangasana Pranayama
Ardha salabhasna Anuloma Viloma
Shalabhasana Ujjayi
Dhanurasana
Makarasana Kriyas
Vakrasana Kapalabhati
Janushirasana/Paschimotana Jala Neti
Vajrasana Rubber Neti
Ustrasana Vamana Dhauti
Yoga mudra
Parvatasana Mantra recitation
Akarna dhanurasana Pranava japa
Chakrasana (lateral) Swasti mantra
Vrikshasana Om stavan
Tadasana
Adv. Teacher Training Course in Yoga
 TEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF YOGA (PATANJALA YOGA SUTRA)
No. of LECTURES:9
UNIT-I SUB-UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS.
Chitta, Chittabhumis & Vrittis
Conceptutal understanding Vikshepa/Antaraya
Klesha & Vitarka
Basic concepts
Abhyasa & Vairagya Concept and practice
Kriyayoga Concept and practice 9 Hrs.
Chitaprasadana Concept and practice
Concept & practice Yama, Niyama.
Bahirangayoga
Asana,Pranayama& Pratyahara
Concept & practice Dharana,Dhyana& Samadhi.
Antarangayoga
Total Lectures 9 Hrs.

TEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF YOGA

No. of LECTURES: 9
UNIT-I SUB-UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS.
School of Yoga Importance of Hathayoga 1 Hr.
I. Hathayoga Representative Texts of Hathayoga
Concept of Hatha in Yoga 1 Hr.
Concept of Hatha and it applied value
Asana antiquity , definition
Asana 1 Hr.
classification of Asana
Introduction of various cleansing processes
Add.T.T.C. Cleanising processes 1 Hr.
Satkarma in Gherenda Samhita
VII Importance of Kumbhaka& Bandhas
Kumbhaka 1 Hr.
purpose of Kumbhaka & Bandhas
II.Yogic practices Status Mudra in Hathayoga
Mudra 1 Hr.
Defination, purpose and kids of Mudra
Cakra, Vayu and Nadi
Introduction of Yogic Anatomy 2 Hr.
Granthi, Tattva, Vital Points, Adharas etc.
Introduction of Dhyana Introduction of Dhyana in Gheranda Samhita. 1 Hr.
9 Hrs.
 STRUCTURE & FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN BODY & EFFECTS OF YOGA PRACTICES ON IT ( No. of lecture:9)

UNIT-I SUB-UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS.

Add.T.T.C. Modifications in functioning of Concept of evolution of Brain.
VII nervous System through Yogic Anatomy of brain – 3 levels- cortical /Limbic/autonomous
Practices: Three levels of consciousness lower brain /cortical & supra
cortical.
Cortical & Limbic parameters of brain development: researches
Neuro-endocrine & autonomic balance: (researches) -concept of
reconditioning of psycho-physiological mechanism.
Concept of cultivation of correct psychological attitude (as per
Swami Kuvalayananda’s reference).

Functioning of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system

Anatomy of medulla oblongata, Pons, cerebellum, Spinal cord and
Effect of Yoga on Neuro gladular associated ganglions.
& Neuro muscular mechanism Anatomy & Physiology of endocrine and exocrine glands and their
nervous control.
Anatomy & Physiology of neuro muscular junction.
Temporary &sustained modifications in both mechanism through
regular yogic practices- according to researches.

Effect of Yogic Practices on Anatomy of Digestive System.

Digestion & Metabolism &
concept of Diet.
Process of digestion of Protein /fat/sugar
Factors affecting digestion.
Indigestion & its acute and chronic symptoms.
Concept of metabolism /anabolism /catabolism .
Metabolic rate / Metabolic need -conceptual understanding.
Influence of both process on each other.
Modification in both processes through Yogic Practices
(Temporary & long standing- according to researches).
Concept & Principles of diet: Yogic, Ayurvedic & Modern View-
Comparative Study.
 Relation in detail: breath, mind & Metabolism
Mechanism of breathing and factors influence the breathing.
Pranayama: Part – I Anatomical consideration of respiratory track and associated
musculo- skeletal structures.
Definition of Pranayama- Traditional and Scientific.
Psycho- Physiological effects of Pranayama: Temporarily
&sustained… on each system, Cell. (Researches about this.)
Neuro-physiological alterations through Pranayama.

Pranayama Part –II Variety of breathing techniques and their therapeutic

importance- 8 types of Pranayamas.
Hints ( considering anatomy and physiology) for proper practice
of all techniques.
Concept of advancement in Pranayam : extension ,sustaining,
rhythm/ Bandha/ Keval Kumbhaka.
Vital energy its channelization through pranayama spiritual
concept of Pranayama / Spiritual aspect of Pranayama.
Scientific analysis of effect of Pranayama as per traditional
references Hathayoga/Upanishda
Pranayama & meditation

Scientific basis of concept of Asana

Asana: part – I Definition of Asana- Scintifically & also view of Hatha & Patanjali
Asana and Physical exercise Diffrence in detail both.
Physiological effects of asanas on each sytem/Organ/ Cell
Psychological effects of Asana.
Spiritual Views : About channelization of energy & Alertness.
Development stage in Asana: effort and effortlessness
comparative study.
Concept of Yoga injury regarding the misuse of Asana.

Asana – Part II Types of Asanas – Meditative/ Relative / Cultural

Practical hints about Asanas. To avoid injury and how to develop
for the advancement.
Therapeutic application of Asana.
Researches about asana: In Kaivalyadhama and outside (
Fundamental& Therapeutic).

Kriya : (Cleansing Process)
Yogic Practices according to
different Age & Conditions:
Asana and Their Scientific evaluations. (Described in Hatha &
Gheranda Samihita)
Asana for awareness.
Need of cleansing – according to various Conditions (Psycho-
physiological) with traditional references
View of Hathapradeipika & Gheranda: Explanation within
scientific parameters .
Neti/Dahuti.Basti Kapalbahti/Nauli / Trataka : mechanism
importance & Limitation
Agnisara/varisara: mechanism importance & Limitation
Researches about Kriyas in Kaivalyadhama & outside.
Therapeutic application of various Kriyas.
Shatkarmas & Panchkarma ( Comparative Study)
Kriya Yoga Patanjali’s view explanation within scientific
parameters.
Yoga for School Children
Yoga in teen age ; Male / Female
Yoga in pregnancy/ lactation
Yoga in middle age
Yoga in metabolic disorders. Obesity/Hypertension/Diabetes.
Yoga after menopause
Yoga in old age
9 Hrs.

UNIT-I SUB-UNIT
Psychophysiology
of Traditional Yoga
Etiology of Existential
Disorders.
Remedies on Existentionl
Disorders.
Add. T.T.C. I Traditional Yoga for
Self Development.
Yoga for Adjustments
Personality Development
Prayer for mental health.
*
UNIT SUB-UNIT
Yoga and Value Education
Adv.TTC
Yoga for Health and Physical
Fitness
PSYCHOLOGICAL BASES OF YOGA( No. of Lecture:09)
TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS.
Psychology of Samkhya &
Psychology of Yoga Darshana 2 Hrs.
Taittiriya Aranyaka
Psychological Normality
Normality in the Yogic cantext
Yogic Normality. 1 Hr.
Existential disorders, Modern Medical etiology
1 Hr.
and P.Y.S. approach Genesis in Patanjala Yoga sutra
Experiential Yoga in the context of therapy. Experiential Yoga in the context of therapy. 1 Hr.
Adjustment &Yoga Adjustment &Yoga 1 Hrs.
Psychological theories
Personality Development 2 Hrs.
Yogic approach
Psychology of Prayer
Psychology of Prayer in the Yogic context 1 Hr.
Types & benefits of Prayer.
9 Hr.
Yoga, Health & Education ( No. of Lectures 8)
TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS.
Concept of Value- nature, role and Classfication.
Rationale of Value Education
Aims and Objectives of Value Eduation
A.Value Education 4 Hrs.
Yoga as a Method of Value Education-
Yama and Niyama, Asana and Kriya Yoga.
Factors of Health and Fitness
Research work done on Health oriented fitness through Yoga 4 Hrs
B.Health and Fitness
 Practical Yoga
Shirshasana Ugrasana
Uttan padasana Trikonasana
Pawan Muktasana Chakrasana(Backward)
Vipritakarani Mantra Recitation
Sarvangasana Pranva Japa
Matsyasana Swsti Mantra
Halasana Om Stavan
Bhujangasana Agnisara(Agnisara)
Shalbhasna Jala Neti
Dhanurasana Rubber Neti
Makarasana Vamana Dhuti
Vakrasana/ Ardhamatsydrasana Danda Dhuti
Paschimottanasana Trataka
Vajarasana Drishti
Supta Vajrasana Bhru Madhya
Yoga Mudra Nasagra
Ushtrasana Pranayama
Gomukhasana Anulom-Viloma
Bhadrasana Ujjayi
Chakrasana(Lateral) Sitkari
Vrikshasana Bhastrika
Garudasana Mudra & Bandha
Utkatasana Simha Mudra
Padhastasana Brahama mudra
Other Asana Mula Bhandha
Naukasana(Supine) Jalandhar Bandha
Naukasana(Prone) Kriyas
Akarna Dhanurasana Kapalabhati
Meditative Pose Uddiyana
Padmasana
Siddhasana
 21-DAYS YOGA & AYURVEDA
(No. of Lecture-11)
UNIT SUB-UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS. Remarks
Introduction to PatanjalaYoga Sutra: Contribution of
Patanjali
Basic Concept: Chitta, Chittabhumis, Vrittis
Darshanik aspect of yoga through
PYS of yoga through PYS Basic Concept: Vikshepa/Antaraya
Basic Concept: Klesha & Vitarka
Nirodhopaya: What &Why(Abhyasa & Vairagya)
Y&AUR Kriya yoga: What & Why Kriyayoga
I Darshanik & Ishvarapranidhana: What & Why
Chitaprasadana: Methods of Chitaprasadana
Essence of PYS
Chaturvyaha: Heya, heyahetu,hana hanopaya
Bahirangayoga: Concept & practice of Yama & Niyama
therapeutic Asana,Pranayama, Pratyahara
Therapeutic references of Hatha Yoga.
Therapeutic references Therapeutic application Asanas , Pranaya Bandhas , Mudra
Therapeutic application of Shuddhi Kriya and Meditation
UNITI, TOTAL LECTURES: ( 11 Hrs.)
Ayurveda: Concept, origin, historical development as a health Care
System
Concept of Dosha-Dhatu-Mala, Prakriti Parikshana,
Concept of Concept of diet (Ahara) in Ayurveda.
Concept of social behavior ( Achara) in Ayurveda
Upadhatu,Srotas,Indriyas,Common disorders
Y&AUR Ayurveda 2.A.1 Swasthavrtta Agni,Vayu,Prakriti,Manas,common disorders
II Concept Upadhatu,Srotas,Indriyas remedies in Ayurveda
Agni,Vayu,Prakriti,Manasremedies in Ayurveda
Swasthavrtta for promotion of Health.
Sadvritta, din charya for promotion of Health.
Ritucharya, Achara & Ahara for promotion of Health.
Art of history taking and interactive strategies for assessment of
2.B.2.Treatment status of Health
 The prognosis and plausible lines of treatment
Yoga & Ayurveda: A comparative study.
UNITI, TOTAL LECTURES: ( 11 Hrs.)
Concept of Health:An objective understanding.
Modern perspectives, Yogic and Ayurvedic stand points
Yogic concept of Pancha Kleshas
Concept of Pancha Kosha
Concept of Pancha Prana and Pancha Up-Pranas
Y&AUR Concept of Shat Kriyas of Yoga and Panchakarma Of Ayurveda
1.C.
III Health A brief understanding of Nervous system
A brief understanding of Digestive system
A brief understanding of Cardio- Vascular system
A brief understanding of Respiratory system
1A brief understanding of Endocrine system
Synthetic approach to Yoga and Ayurveda for therapeutic purposes
 FOUNDATION COURSE IN YOGA & AYURVEDA (F.C.Y.A.)

MEDITATIVE ASANA Utkatasana(GS)

Ardha Padmasana ( Virasana-HP) Vrikshasana(GS)
Padmasana (GS) (HP) Gorakshasana (GS) BANDHA
Vajrasana (GS) Uddiyana (GS)(HP)
Svastikasana(GS) (HP) Jalandhara (GS)(HP)
Guptasana(GS) Samasana SHUDDHI KRIYA
Bhadrasana(GS) (HP) Dhauti (GS)- Vahnisara-Danda-Vaman-Vastra
RELAXATIVE ASANA Neti (GS)(HP)- Jala-Sutra neti
Shavasana/ Mrtasana (HP) (GS) Trataka(GS) (HP)
Makarasana Kapalabhati(GS)
CULTURATIVE ASANA PRANAYAMA
Supine- Modified Matsyasana Anuloma-Viloma
Prone-Bhujangasana (GS) Ujjayi (GS)(HP)
Shalabhasana(GS)
Dhanurasana)(HP)
Sitting-Simhasana(GS)(HP)
Gomukhasana (GS)(HP)
Mandukasana + Uttana Mandukasana (GS)
Janushirasana + Paschimottnaasana(HP)
Standing-
OTHER ASANA
Uttanapadasana
Pavanamuktasana
Parvatasana
Vakrasana
Yoga Mudra
Tadasana
MUDRA
Viparitakarni (GS)(HP)
Brahma Mudra
 21-DAYS TRADITIONAL TEXTS
UNIT SUB-UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS. Remarks
UNITI, TOTAL LECTURES: ( 15 Hrs.)
1.A.1 Introduction to Sankhya: Evolution & Satkariyavada 2 hrs.
1.A.2 Introduction to PatanjalaYoga Sutra: Contribution of Patanjali 1 Hr.
1.A.3 Concept of Yoga: Meaning &Definitions 1 Hr.
1.A.4 Basic Concept: Chitta, Chittabhumis, Vrittis 1 Hr.
1.A.5 Basic Concept: Vikshepa/Antaraya 1 Hr.
1.A.6 Basic Concept: Klesha & Vitarka 1 Hr.
1.A Darshanik Aspect
Tra.Texts 1 Hr.
PYS of 1.A.7 Nirodhopaya: What &Why(Abhyasa & Vairagya)
I
Yoga through PYS 1.A.8 Kriya yoga: What & Why Kriyayoga 1 Hr.
1.A.9 Ishvarapranidhana: What & Why 1 Hr.
1.A.10Chitaprasadana: Methods of Chitaprasadana 1 Hr.
1.A.11Chaturvyaha: Heya, heyahetu,hana hanopaya 1 Hr.
1.A.12Bahirangayoga: Concept & practice of Yama & Niyama 1 Hr.
1.A.13Bahirangayoga:Asana,Pranayama, Pratyahara 1 Hr.
1.A.14Antaranga: Concept & practice of Dharana,Dhyana&Samadhi 1 Hr.
UNITI, TOTAL LECTURES: ( 15 Hrs.)
Tra.Texts 1.B.1.Definitions
II 1.B.2.Schools of Yoga
1.B.3.Bhavana Yoga
2 Hrs.
1.Jnana
2.Karma
3.Bhakti
Hatha yogic
1.B.4.Prana Samyama Yoga
texts
1.Mantra 2 Hrs.
2.Htha 1 Hrs.
3.Laya 1 Hrs.
1.B. Introduction and 4.Rajayoga 1 Hrs.
Pre-requisites 1.B.5.Hath Yoga
1.Tradition 1 Hr.
 2.Brief Introduction
3.Eminent Hathayogis of Nath Cult
1.B.5. Concept of Asana: Classification & Importance 1 Hrs.
1.B.6. Concept of Pranayama: Classification & Importance 1 Hrs.
1.B.7. Kumbhakas in Gheranda and Hathapradipika 1 Hrs.
1.B.8. Application of Bandhas in Kumbhaka 1 Hr.
1.B.9. Shodhana Kriya specially from Gheranda Samhita 1 Hr.
1.B.10 Concept of Mudra 1 Hr.
1.B.11 Concept of Nadanusandhana 1 Hr.
UNITI, TOTAL LECTURES: ( 15 Hrs.)
Tra.Texts 1.C.1. Concept of Sharir/ Deha (Sthula-Sukhsma Sharir) 3 Hrs
III 1.C.2. Concept of Kosha 2 Hrs.
1. Yogic
3 Hrs
Anatomy 1.C.3. Concept of Chakra-Nadi-Prana-Adhar-Grathi
and Physiology 1.C.1 Yogic Anatomy 1.C.4. Concept of Prakruti and Vikruti (Antaraya) 2 Hrs.
1.C.5. Therapy view in traditional text 1 Hrs.
1.C.6. Kriya Yoga- psychophysiological aspect 2 Hrs.
1.C.7 Scientific survey about yogic practices. 2 Hrs.
 FOUNDATION COURSE IN YOGA & TRADITIONAL TEXT (F.C.Y.T.T.)
MEDITATIVE ASANA Utkatasana(GS)
Ardha Padmasana ( Virasana-HP) Vrikshasana(GS)
Padmasana (GS) (HP) Gorakshasana (GS) BANDHA
Vajrasana (GS) Uddiyana (GS)(HP)
Svastikasana(GS) (HP) Jalandhara (GS)(HP)
Guptasana(GS) Samasana SHUDDHI KRIYA
Bhadrasana(GS) (HP) Dhauti (GS)- Vahnisara-Danda-Vaman-Vastra
RELAXATIVE ASANA Neti (GS)(HP)- Jala-Sutra neti
Shavasana/ Mrtasana (HP) (GS) Trataka(GS) (HP)
Makarasana Kapalabhati(GS)
CULTURATIVE ASANA PRANAYAMA
Supine- Modified Matsyasana Anuloma-Viloma
Prone-Bhujangasana (GS) Ujjayi (GS)(HP)
Shalabhasana(GS)
Dhanurasana)(HP)
Sitting-Simhasana(GS)(HP)
Gomukhasana (GS)(HP)
Mandukasana + Uttana Mandukasana (GS)
Janushirasana + Paschimottnaasana(HP)
Standing-
OTHER ASANA
Uttanapadasana
Pavanamuktasana
Parvatasana
Vakrasana
Yoga Mudra
Tadasana
MUDRA
Viparitakarni (GS)(HP)
Brahma Mudra
 Master Class for Yoga Teachers
The course emphasizes integration of the classical yogic texts with the practice of teaching 8 limbs of Yoga. Participants will gain deeper
understanding of impact of yogic practices on anatomy and physiology of human body. Students will participate in discussions, lectures
and hands on training to gain new insights on what it means to be a yoga teacher and to enhance their teaching abilities.
We will examine how we teach while exploring the art and science of teaching methodology from a multidisciplinary yogic perspective.

Application of Yogic Concepts in Traditional Yogic Texts (12 hrs)

This section aims at providing an in-depth understanding of application of Yogic concepts to human life on the basis of Traditional Texts.

A. Patanjala Yoga Sutras (8 hrs)

 Yogic understanding of Chitta (Human psyche): Its structure and functions
 Applied aspect of Abhyasa (practice) & Vairagya (detachment)
 Applied aspect of Chittaprasadana - Yogic ways to manage the mind, emotions and thought processes.
 Applied aspect of Kriyayoga –to refine the basic potential of human being.
 Yogic understanding of Kleshas ( afflictions) /Antarayas (obstacles) , Vitarkas (negative thoughts) and the ways to overcome.
 Rationale and application of Ashtangayoga (eightfold path of Yoga)

B. Yoga in Bhagavadgita (2 hrs)

 Yoga Psychology in Bhagavad Gita
 Concept of Jnana, Bhakti and Karma Yoga and their synthesis.
C. Psychological Concepts (2 hrs)
 Person-perception and social intelligence
 Harmonious adjustments in group setting
 Attitude change and attitude formation
 Styles of attitudes and Making learning process more meaningful.

Yogic Anatomy and Physiology (10 hrs)

Brain and Yoga
 Anatomy of brain
 Functions of various parts of brain
 Sympathetic and parasympathetic mechanism
 Limbic and cortical mechanism
 Neuro-endocrine axis
 Role of neurotransmitters and the electrical phenomenon of brain
 Brain plasticity - modifying in brainwork through yoga
 Modern research on brain activities and yoga practices
Concept of Meditation
Concept of Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi, (Patanjali’s view)
Concept of samapatti
Samadhi- Savikalpa- Nirvikalpa- with scientific interpretation
Nirbeeja Samadhi
Mechanism of altered brain function (scientific research study on
brain)
Tantra- 11 types
Hatha Yoga- nadanusandhanam, prandharana
Pranayama - Scientific Concept and Effect on Body
Patanjali Yoga Sutras and Hathayoga Pradipika
Scientific definition
Effect on brain and metabolism- neurotransmitters and brain wave
functions during pranayama./Effect on cellular enzymes.
Effect on respiratory system.
CO2 consumption and effect of CO2 during kumbhaka.
Blood study - hormone levels, blood cells, waste materials
Effect on other systems and organs.
Psychological effect.
Pranayama - Types
According to Gheranda Samhita and Hathapradipika
Anulom –vilom,
Ujjayi,
Bhramari,
Suryabhedana, chandrabhedana,
Bhastrica,
Sitali, Sitkari,
Advancement in pranayama
Bandha-mudra
Keval kumbhaka.
Pranayama - Therapeutic effect
Traditional references and scientific research
Acute stress
Various psychosomatic disorders - insomnia, migraine,
hyperacidity, constipation, menstrual irregularities, skin allergies
Metabolic disorders - hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart
disease
Geriatric problems
Respiratory disorders
Pregnancy, lactation, menopause
Digestion-Metabolism and yogic practices
Anatomy of digestive system
Physiology of digestion- digestion of protein, fat and carbohydrates
Metabolism- definition
Anabolism and catabolism
Factors affecting digestion and metabolism
 Indigestion and it’s complications
 Concept of yogic diet (in comparison with Ayurveda and modernscience.)
Asana – definition, types, effects on the body
 According to Patanjali Yoga Sutras
 According to Hathayoga Pradipika
 Scientific meaning and mechanism
 Asana and physical exercise
 Effect on various systems-organs
 Psychological and spiritual effect of asana
 Types of asanas
 Precautions during the practice of asana
Meditative and Relaxing Asanas - anatomy and physiology
 Anatomy of spine and pelvis
 Para-spinal, inter-vertebral and pelvic muscles
 Chest and abdominal muscles
 Spine, pelvis, chest, abdomen in meditative asana
Padmhasana,
Siddhasana
Vajrasana
Shavasana.
Cultural Asanas - anatomy and physiology
 Forward bending (Paschimottanasana, Yogamudra,Padhastasana)
 Back bending (Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana, Chakrasana.Ushtrasana)
 Twisting (Vakrasana, Matsyendrasana)
 Inverted asanas (Viparit karni, Sarvangasana, Shirsasana)
 Shoulder lift (Kukkutasana, Bakasana, Mayurasana)
 Lying supine (Halasana)
 Lying prone (Shalabhasana)
 Standing asanas (Vrukshasana, Virabhadrasana)
Kriya - scientific concept and practices
 Importance of cleansing
 View of Hathapradipika
 View of Gheranda Samhita
 Relation between digestion, metabolism and nervous system
 Nadishuddhi and its scientific interpretation
 Dhauti- mechanism, effect, precautions
 Neti-mechanism, effect, precautions
 Shankhaprakshalana- mechanism, effect, precautions
Basic Concepts of Yoga Therapy
 Traditional references
 Yoga and Ayurveda
 Health and its scientific Interpretation
 Reconditioning of psychophysical mechanism through yoga
 Scientific approach to yoga therapy
Yoga Therapy for Specific Conditions
 Stress management
 Muscle-skeletal diseases
 Metabolic diseases
 Female conditions
 Digestive disorders
 Respiratory Disorders
Teaching Methodology (10 hrs)
 This section aims at providing lectures and hands-on training to gain new insights on what it means to be a yoga teacher and to
enhance students’ practicalteaching abilities and skills.
Teaching Methodology (10 hrs)
 Adult learning theory
 How to create an effective lesson plan
 Effective use of teaching aids
 Communication Skills
 Practical knowledge of effective verbal and non verbal communication
 Learn effects of subtle communication
 Questioning and constructive feedback skills
 Learn effective presentation techniques
 Communication in cultural diversity
Yogic Ethics and Guidelines
 Understanding the relationship between teacher and student
 Applied teacher’s code of conductRespecting cultural diversity
Yoga as Self Development Tool
 Teacher’s self practice and its influence on ability to teach yoga
 Evaluation of students using self assessment tool and setting individual goals that lead them in development, based on their abilities
and needs
Content of Practical Classes
Kriyas: Twisting asanas: Pranayama:
Jalaneti Vakrasana Anuloma Viloma
Rubber neti Adrda Ujjayi
Vaman Matsyendrasana Sitali/Shitkari
Dhoti Inverted asanas: Bhastrika
Kapalbhati Vipriti Karni Bhramari
Tratak Sarvangasana Mantras:
Asanas: Shirsasana Gayatri
Meditative: Lying supine: Maha Mrytynjaya
Padmasana Halasana Omkar
Siddhasan Karnapibasana
Swastikasana Matsyasana
Samasana Lying Prone:
Relaxation asana: Shalabasana
Shavasana Standing asana:
Makarasana Vriksasana
Cultural asanas: Utkatasana
Forward bending Sidebending
Pascchimottasana Chakrasana
Yoga Mudra Bandha and Mudras
Padastasana Uddyana bandha
Back bendingasanas: Jivabandha
Bhujangasana Jalandharbandha
Dhanurasana Moolabandha
Chakrasana Simha Mudra
Ustrasana Brahma Mudra