Higher Secondary School Yoga Teacher

UNIT 1: Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices

• 1.1Yoga: Meaning, definitions of Yoga from Bhagwad Gita with teenagers' perspective
• 1.2Aim, objectives and misconceptions
• 1.3Guiding principles to be followed by Yoga practitioners
• 1.4Antahkarna Chatushtaya – chitta, manas, buddi, ahankara
• 1.5Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga
• 1.6Karma Yoga, Hatha Yoga
• 1.7Concept of Panchamahabhuta
• 1.8Impact of Surya Namaskara on health systems
• 1.9Concept of Asanas from Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita
• 1.10Introduction to Meditation

UNIT 2: Yoga for Personality Development

• 2.1Yogic positive attitudes – Maitri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha and its application in interpersonal relationship and community living
• 2.2Concept of bhavas – Dharma, Jnana, Vairagya, Aishvarya and their relevance in holistic health
• 2.3Karma Yoga in Bhagwad Gita
• 2.4Nature our teacher, role play
• 2.5Biography of great people, saints, gurus
• 2.6Shreyas and Preyas
• 2.7Concept of Triguna
• 2.8Introduction to Sthula Vyayama
• 2.9Shodhana kriya – Neti, Trataka, Kapalabhati
• 2.10Pranayama

UNIT 3: Yoga and Value Education

• 3.1Anatomy of 8 regions and categories of asanas
• 3.2Difference between Physical exercise and yogasanas
• 3.3Importance of breathing rhythmically in asanas practice
• 3.4Triguna Ahara
• 3.5Yogic practices which enhance body and mind coordination
• 3.6Introduction to physical and mental hygiene
• 3.7Introduction to health and hygiene of kaya vacha manasa
• 3.8Introduction to Yoga Texts – Upanishads, Bhagwad Gita, Patanjali Yoga Sutra
• 3.9Pancha kosha viveka in Taittiriya Upanishad
• 3.10Attitude bound asanas which enhance mind-body connection

A. Teaching Skill

Use of music, creative arts, performing arts, and organizational activities with repeated emphasis on awareness of the task at hand and awareness of body-mind connection. Observation and measurement skills for evaluation. Also includes the structure of class and learning process in the psycho-physical and affective domain needed.

• 4.1Prayer: Concept and recitation of Pranava and hymns.

Pranava japa is recitation of the sacred mantra Om, as outlined in the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — focusing the mind on the sound of the mantra "Aum," the sacred syllable that both symbolizes and embodies Brahman, the Absolute Reality, as the mantra is constantly repeated in unison with the breath.

• 4.2Yoga Cleansing Techniques
• Knowledge and Practice of Jal Neti, Trataka and Kapalabhati.

• 4.3Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama

4.3.1 Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (Micro Circulation Practices)

• 4.3.1.1Neck Movement: Griva Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV)
• 4.3.1.2Shoulder Movement: Bhuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka, Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka
• 4.3.1.3Trunk Movement: Kati Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV, V)
• 4.3.1.4Knee Movement: Jangha Shakti Vikasaka (II-A & B), Janu Shakti Vikasaka
• 4.3.1.5Ankle movement: Pada-mula shakti Vikasaka – A & B, Gulpha-pada-prishtha-pada-tala shakti Vikasaka

4.3.2 Yogic Sthula Vyayama (Macro Circulation Practices)

• 4.3.2.1Sarvanga Pushti
• 4.3.2.2Hrid Gati (Engine Daud)
• 4.3.2.3Rekha Gati
• 4.3.2.4Utkurdana

4.3.3 Shithilikarana Vyayama:

• Neck movements
• Eye ball movements
• Arms Rotation
• Finger strengthening
• Shoulder rotation
• Jogging
• Toe walking
• Heel walking
• Animal walks – Frog hopping, Bear walk, Tiger walk, Crow walking, Pigeon walk, Elephant walk.
• Drill walking
• Hand claps
• Donkey kick
• Rowing
• Chakki chalana
• Bhunamana
• Butterfly strokes
• Cycling – forward and backward
• Pashchimottana – Halasana stretch
• Nauka chalana

• 4.4Surya Namaskara

• 4.5Yogasana
• Tadasana
• Vrikshasana
• Utkatasana
• Hastottanasana
• Trikonasana
• Katichakrasana
• Padmasana
• Yogamudrasana
• Paschimottanasana
• Ushtrasana
• Uttanapadasana
• Pawanamuktasana
• Chakrasana
• Ardhahalasana
• Dhanurasana
• Shavasana
• Breathing with Awareness
• Shatkriya: Trataka

• 4.6Preparatory Breathing Practices
• 4.6.1Sectional breathing (abdominal, thoracic and clavicular)
• 4.6.2Yogic deep breathing

• 4.7Pranayama
• 4.7.1Concept of Puraka and Rechaka
• 4.7.2Anuloma Viloma / Nadi Shodhana
• 4.7.3Sheetali pranayama
• 4.7.4Bhramari pranayama

• 4.8Understanding of Mudra
• Hasta Mudras (Akasha, Vayu, Tejas, Ap, Prithvi corresponding to Panchamahabhutas)

• 4.9Recitation of important Vedic Mantras:
• Recitation of Pranava & Soham
• Recitation of selected hymns, invocations and prayers from Vedas & Upanishads
• Body and breath awareness

B. Demonstration Skills

The correct technique to perform and confidence in demonstrating each practice, which is to be taught in group as well as individually.

C. Knowledge and Attitude

Yogic games, story-telling based on moral values drawn from the Upanishads, dramatics, and mime acts based on the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads.

D. Practice Teaching in Typical Class Size Group