DIPLOMA IN YOGA THERAPY ( 1YEAR)

DIPLOMA IN YOGA THERAPY

1: FOUNDATIONS OF YOGA

• Meaning, definition and origin of Yoga
• Schools of Yoga (Raja, Hatha, Karma, Bhakti, Jnana, Mantra)
• Pancha Kosha concept
• Introduction to Yogic texts:
  • Patanjali Yoga Sutras (Ashtanga Yoga)
  • Bhagavad Gita (Yoga in daily life)
  • Hatha Yoga Pradipika & Gheranda Samhita
• Yogic lifestyle: Yama, Niyama, Sattva–Rajas–Tamas, Dincharya, Ritucharya

2: HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

• Cell, tissues & organ systems
• Skeletal & muscular system
• Respiratory & circulatory system
• Digestive & endocrine system
• Nervous system & stress physiology
• Physiological effects of Yoga practices (asana, pranayama, meditation)

3: PRINCIPLES OF YOGA THERAPY

• Definition, scope & importance of Yoga Therapy
• Role of a Yoga Therapist
• Principles of therapy
• Contraindications and precautions
• Assessment methods (case history, examination, observation)
• Planning and designing therapeutic yoga modules

4: YOGA THERAPY FOR COMMON DISEASES

Musculoskeletal Disorders

• Back pain, spondylosis, sciatica
• Arthritis & joint disorders

Lifestyle & Metabolic Disorders

• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Thyroid imbalance

Cardio-Respiratory Disorders

• Hypertension
• Asthma & bronchitis

Psychosomatic & Mental Health

• Stress, anxiety, depression
• Sleep disorders

5: PRACTICAL – ASANA, PRANAYAMA, KRIYAS

Asanas (Therapeutic Focus)

• Standing: Tadasana, Trikonasana, Ardha Chakrasana
• Sitting: Vajrasana, Padmasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana
• Supine: Setu Bandhasana, Pavanamuktasana
• Prone: Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana
• Relaxation: Shavasana, Makarasana

Pranayama

• Deep breathing
• Anulom-Vilom
• Bhramari
• Ujjayi
• Bhastrika (with precautions)
• Kapalabhati (therapeutic approach)

Shat Kriyas

• Jala Neti
• Sutra Neti
• Kapalabhati
• Trataka
• Nauli (introductory theory)
• Dhauti & Basti (theory)

Meditation & Relaxation

• Om chanting
• Yoga Nidra
• Breath awareness
• Guided meditation

6: YOGIC DIET, NATUROPATHY & COUNSELLING

• Types of diet: Sattvic, Rajasic, Tamasic
• Diet planning for therapeutic needs
• Basics of Naturopathy (mud therapy, hydrotherapy, fasting)
• Client counselling and communication
• Ethical guidelines for Yoga Therapists