Yoga Teacher and Evaluator

Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 80 + Practical: 120)

Theory

Practical

• 1.1Etymology and Definitions of Yoga (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwad Gita, Kathopanishad).
• 1.2Brief Introduction to origin, history and development of Yoga (Pre-Vedic period to contemporary times).
• 1.3Yoga in Principle Upanishads.
• 1.4Yoga tradition in Jainism: Syadvada (theory of seven fold predictions); Concept of Kayotsarga / Preksha meditation.
• 1.5Yoga Tradition in Buddhism: concept of Aryasatyas (four noble truths).
• 1.6Salient features and branches of Bharatiya Darshana (Astika and Nastika Darshana).
• 1.7General introduction to Shad Darshana with special emphasis on Samkhya, Yoga and Vedanta Darshana.
• 1.8Brief survey of Yoga in Modern and Contemporary Times (Shri Ramakrishna, Shri Aurobindo, Maharishi Raman, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Swami Shivananda, Paramhansa Madhavadas ji, Yogacharya Shri T. Krishnamacharya).
• 1.9Guiding principles to be followed by the practioner.
• 1.10Brief Introduction to Schools of Yoga; Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Raja & Hatha.
• 1.11Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga.
• 1.12Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga.
• 1.13Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga.
• 1.14Concept and Principles of Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskars and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
• 1.15Concept and Principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
• 1.16Concept and Principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
• 1.17Concept and Principles of Pranayama: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
• 1.18Introduction to Bandha & Mudra and their health benefits.
• 1.19Introduction to Yogic relaxation techniques with special reference to Yoga Nidra.
• 1.20Introduction to Dhyana and its role in health and well being.

• 2.1Introduction to Prasthanatrayee, Purushartha Chatushtaya and goal of human life.
• 2.2Yoga in Kathopanishad, Prashanopanishad, Taittiriyopnishad with special emphasis on Panchakosha Vivek and Ananda Mimamsa.
• 2.3Concept of Sthitaprajna (stages and characteristics) in Bhagavad Gita.
• 2.4Significance of Bhagavad Gita as a synthesis of Yoga.
• 2.5Concept of healthy living in Bhagavad Gita (Ahara, Vihara, Achara, Vichara).
• 2.6Introduction and highlights of Yoga Vasishtha, Definitions of Yoga and their relevance in Yoga Vasishtha.
• 2.7Study of Patanjal Yoga Sutra including selected sutras from following chapters (I- 1 to 12, II- 1 to 2, 46 to 55, III- 1 to 6).
• 2.8Concept of Chitta, Chitta Bhumi, Chitta Vritti, Chitta Vikshepa, Chittaprasadanam, Klesha and Vivek-Khyati and their relationship with wellness.
• 2.9Concept of Ishwara and its relevance in Yogasadhana, qualities of Ishwara, Ishwarapranidhana.
• 2.10Concept of Kriya Yoga of Patanjali and its importance for healthy living.
• 2.11Bahiranga Yoga of Maharisi Patanjali (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara).
• 2.12Antaranga Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali (Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi).
• 2.13Concept of mental well-being according to Patanjala Yoga.
• 2.14Hatha Yoga: Its origin, history and development. Hatha Yoga: its meaning, and definition, aim, objectives and misconception about Hatha Yoga.
• 2.15Sadhaka Tattva and Badhaka Tattva principles to be followed by Hatha Yoga practitioner.
• 2.16Concept of Matha, Mitahara, Pathya & Apthaya, Types of Aspirants.
• 2.17Hatha Yoga practices according to different Hatha Yogic Texts (Hatha Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita and Hatharatnavali).
• 2.18Concept of Shwasa-Prashwasa, Vayu, Prana, Upa-Prana, Shat Chakra etc.
• 2.19Knowledge of Hatha Yoga practices for wellness (Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama, Mudra, Nadaanusandhana).
• 2.20Relevance and importance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and well being.

Introduction to Human Body – Anatomy and Physiology

• 3.1Introduction to Human body.
• 3.2Basic structure and functions of Musculoskeletal system, Respiratory system, Cardio vascular system, Nervous system, Digestive system and Endocrine system.
• 3.3Homeostasis: its mechanism to maintain internal environment of the body.
• 3.4Introduction to sensory organs (Eyes, Nose, Ears, Tongue and Skin).
• 3.5Impact of Yogic practices on different systems of the human body: Benefits of Shatkarma, Yogasana, Pranayama and Bandha on Respiratory, Circulatory, Musculoskeletal system.

Introduction to Psychology

• 3.6Introduction to psychology, concept of human psyche, stages of consciousness, cognitive process: Its meaning and nature.
• 3.7Definition and nature of Behavior, kinds of Behavior, Motivation.
• 3.8Emotions: definition, nature and physiological changes during Emotion.
• 3.9Mental Health: Yogic view of Mental Health and Mental Illness.
• 3.10Role of Yoga in Mental Health. Importance of psychosocial environment for health and wellness.

Yoga For Health And Wellness

• 3.11Yogic concept of health, wellness and illness.
• 3.12Importance of psycho-social environment for health and wellness.
• 3.13Role of Yoga in various dimensions (physical, mental, social and spiritual) of health.
• 3.14Importance of following Dinacharya and Ritucharya for well being.
• 3.15Role of Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya in wellness.

Yoga For Disease Prevention And Health Promotion

• 3.16Meaning and definition of Health and Disease, Concept of Adhi and Vyadhi, Yoga as a preventive Health care- Heyam dukham anagatam.
• 3.17Potential causes of ill-health: Tapatrayas and Kleshas, Mental and Emotional ill Health: Anatrayas.
• 3.18Shuddhi Prakriyas in Yoga and their role in preventive and curative Health.
• 3.19Knowledge of Trigunas, Pancha-Kosha, Pancha-Prana and Shatkchakra and their role in Health and Disease.
• 3.20Yogic concept of Holistic Health and its importance in the management of Diseases.

Yoga And Education

• 4.1Education: Its meaning, definition and goal, role and importance of education in Human Excellence.
• 4.2Yoga in Education: Salient features of Yoga Education, Factors of Yoga Education: Teacher, Student and Teaching, Guru-Shishya-Parampara and its importance in Yoga Education.
• 4.3Value Education: Its Meaning and Definition, Types of values, value-oriented Education in Personality Development.
• 4.4Contribution of Yoga towards Development of Values, Spiritual Growth.
• 4.5Salient features of Ideal Yoga Teacher, Role of Yoga Teacher in Value-oriented Education, Role of Yoga in development of healthy society.

Yoga For Personality Development

• 4.6Personality: Meaning and types of personality.
• 4.7Determinants of Personality with reference to psycho-social environment.
• 4.8Knowledge of various facets and stages of development of personality.
• 4.9Personality Development; Role of spirituality and positive attitude in personality development.
• 4.10Role of Yogic practices (Asana, Pranayama, Shatkarma, Bandha, Mudra etc.) in the Personality Development.

Yogic management of stress and its Consequences

• 4.11Definition, nature and types of stress.
• 4.12Symptoms and consequences of stress on human mind.
• 4.13Yogic perspective of stress. Yogic principles for the management of stress and its consequences.
• 4.14Concepts and techniques of Stress management in Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjala Yogasutra and Bhagawad Gita.
• 4.15Specific practices for stress management: Yogasana, Breath Awareness, Shavasana, Yoganidra, Pranayama and Meditation.

Yoga for prevention and management of Life Style Disorders

• 4.16Concept of Yogic life style and its relevance.
• 4.17General knowledge about life style related disorders: Acidity, Constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Bronchial Asthma, Sinusitis, Hypertension, Neck pain, Low Backache, Osteo-arthritis etc.
• 4.18Role of Yoga in prevention and management of common disorder: Acidity, Constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Bronchial Asthma, Sinusitis, Hypertension, Neck pain, Low Backache, Osteo-arthritis.
• 4.19Role of Yoga in prevention and management of non-communicable disorders.
• 4.20Yoga as an integrative medication.

• Concept and Recitation of Pranava
• Concept and Recitation of Hymns
• Selected universal prayers, invocations and Nishpatti Bhava.

• Neti: Sutra Neti and Jala Neti
• Dhauti: Vamana Dhauti (Kunjal)
• Kapalbhati (Vatakrama)

Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (Microcirculation 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

Yogic Sthula Vyayama (Macrocirculation Practices)

• Sarvanga Pushti
• Hrid Gati (Engine Run)

• Tadasana, Hastottanasana, Vrikshasana
• Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana
• Trikonasana, Parshva Konasana, Katichakrasana
• Dandasana, Bhadrasana, Padmasana, Vajarasana
• Yogamudrasana, Parvatasana
• Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Utthana Mandukasana
• Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana
• Vakrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Gomukhasana
• Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Salabhasana, Dhanurasana
• Pavanamuktasana and its variations
• Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana, Saral-matsyasana
• Halasana, Chakrasana
• Sirshasana
• Shavasana

• Sectional Breathing (Abdominal, Thoracic and Clavicular Breathing)
• Yogic Deep Breathing
• Anuloma Viloma / Nadi Shodhana

• Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
• Ujjayee Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
• Sheetali Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
• Sitkari Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
• Bhramari Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)

a) Bandha

• Jalandhara Bandha
• Uddiyana Bandha
• Mula Bandha

b) Mudra

• Yoga Mudra
• Maha Mudra
• Vipareetakarani Mudra

• Body awareness and Breath awareness
• Yoga Nidra
• Antarmauna
• Recitation of Pranava and Sohama
• Recitation of Hymns
• Practice of Dhyana

• Teaching methods with special reference to Yoga
• Factors influencing Yoga teaching
• Need of teaching practice and its use in Yogic practice.
• Teaching Aids: Meaning and Need, Role of Language, Voice, Fluency, Clarity and Body language in an ideal presentation
• Methods of teaching Yoga to an individual, small group and large group
• Use of audio-visual aids, ICT, multimedia and online resources
• Lecture cum demonstration in Yoga: Its meaning, importance and method of its Presentation
• Lesson plan: Its meaning and need
• Preparation of lesson plan in Yoga, Preparation of lesson plan for an individual and for a group
• Presentation of lessons in specific Yogic practices: Kriya, Asana, Pranayama, and Dhyana.
• Assessment of a Yoga class (detection and correction of mistakes).
• Measurement, assessment and evaluation: concepts, principles and applications
• Examination reforms and designing formative and summative evaluation
• Programme evaluation: Yoga class / workshops / camps, yoga teaching, and yoga teacher
• Assessment of yoga centres and institutes - criteria, processes, instruments, results.