DIPLOMA IN YOGA TEACHER (1 YEAR)
DIPLOMA IN YOGA TEACHER (1 YEAR)
1. INTRODUCTION & FOUNDATION OF YOGA
- Meaning and definition of Yoga
- Origin and historical development of Yoga
- Aim and objectives of Yoga
- Yoga in Vedas, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita
- Schools of Yoga: Hatha, Raja, Karma, Bhakti, Jnana
- Importance of Yoga in modern life
2. YOGA PHILOSOPHY
- Indian philosophy – overview
- Patanjali Yoga Sutra:
- Chitta and Vrittis
- Kleshas
- Karma and Samskara
- Ashtanga Yoga (eight limbs of Yoga)
- Panchakosha and Triguna theory
- Concept of liberation (Kaivalya)
3. HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
- Introduction to human anatomy
- Skeletal and muscular systems
- Respiratory system
- Digestive system
- Circulatory system
- Nervous system
- Endocrine system
- Effects of Yoga practices on body systems
4. ASANAS (PRACTICAL)
- Standing, sitting, supine and prone asanas
- Surya Namaskar
- Relaxation techniques (Shavasana, Makarasana)
- Benefits and precautions of asanas
5. PRANAYAMA, BANDHA & MUDRA
- Concept and importance of Pranayama
- Nadishodhana, Kapalbhati, Bhastrika, Ujjayi, Sheetali, Sheetkari
- Bandhas: Mula, Uddiyana, Jalandhara
- Mudras: Gyan, Chin, Yoga Mudra
- Benefits and contraindications
6. SHATKARMA & HATHA YOGA
- Introduction to Hatha Yoga
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika – overview
- Shatkarmas: Neti, Dhauti, Basti, Nauli, Kapalbhati, Trataka
- Benefits and precautions
7. MEDITATION & RELAXATION
- Meaning and concept of meditation
- Breath awareness and mantra meditation
- Om chanting
- Yoga Nidra
- Benefits of meditation
8. YOGA THERAPY & HEALTH
- Concept of Yoga therapy
- Yogic lifestyle and diet
- Yoga for stress, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, asthma and back pain
- Preventive and promotive aspects of Yoga
- Safety measures and contraindications
9. TEACHING METHODOLOGY & PRACTICE
- Role and responsibilities of a Yoga teacher
- Class planning and lesson structure
- Demonstration and instruction methods
- Alignment, adjustment and correction
- Ethics of Yoga teaching
- Teaching practice