1. Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices

Yoga : Etymology, definitions, aim, objectives and misconceptions
Yoga : Its origin, history and development
Guiding principles to be followed by Yoga practitioners.
Principles of Yoga (Triguna, Antahkarana-chatustaya, Tri-Sharira/ Panchakosha).
Introduction to major schools of Yoga (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Patanjali, Hatha).
Introduction to Yoga practices for health and well being.
Introduction to Shatkarma: meaning, purpose and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
Introduction to Yogic Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama and Surya Namaskara.
Introduction to Yogasana: meaning, principles, and their health benefits.
Introduction to Pranayama and Dhyana and their health benefits.

2. Introduction to Yoga Texts

Introduction and study of Patanjali Yoga Sutra including memorization of selected Sutras (Chapter I- 1-12).
Introduction and study of Bhagavad Gita including memorization of selected Slokas (Chapter II -47, 48, 49, 50 and 70).
Introduction and study of Hathpradipika
General Introduction to Prasthanatrayee
Concepts and principles of Aahara (Diet) in Hathapradipika and Bhagawadgita (Mitahara and Yuktahara).
Significance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and well being.
Concept of mental wellbeing according to Patanjala Yoga.
Yogic practices of Patanjala Yoga: Bahiranga and Antaranga Yoga.
Concepts of healthy living in Bhagwad Gita.
Importance of subjective experience in daily Yoga practice.

3. Yoga for Health Promotion

Brief introduction to human body.
Meaning and Means of health promotion and role of Yoga in health promotion.
Yogic positive attitudes ( Maitri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha).
Concept of bhavas (Dharma, Jnana, Vairagya, Aishvarya) and their relevance in well being.
Dincharya and Ritucharya with respect to Yogic life style.
Holistic approach of Yoga towards health and diseases.
Introduction to First aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Yogic management of stress and its consequences.
Yoga in prevention of metabolic and respiratory disorders.
Yoga for personality development.

1. Prayer: Concept and recitation of Pranava and hymns

Institution-specific

2. Shuddhi Kriyas

Yoga Cleansing Techinques
Knowledge of Dhauti, Neti and practice of Kapalabhati.

3. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (Micro Circulation Practices)

Neck Movement - Griva Shakti Vikasaka( I,II,III,IV)
Shoulder Movement - Bjuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka, Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka
Trunk Movement - Kati Shakti Vikasaka( I,II,III,IV)
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

4. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (Macro Circulation Practices)

Sarvanga Pushti
Hrid Gati (Engine Daud)

5. Yogic Surya Namaskara

6. Yogasana

Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana, Kati Chakrasana,Trikonasana
Dandasana, Sukhasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana
Bhadrasana, Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttana Mandukasana
Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana
Vakrasana, Gomukhasana
Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Makarasana
Pavanamuktasana, Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana
Vipareetakarani, Saral Matsyasana, Shavasana

7. Preparatory Breathing Practices

Sectional breathing (abdominal, thoracic and clavicular)
 Yogic deep breathing

8. Yogic deep breathing

Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
Anulmoa Viloma/Nadi Shodhana
Sheetalee (without Kumbhaka)
Bhramari (without Kumbhaka)

9. Understanding of Bandha

Jalandhara Bandha
Mula Bandha
Uddiyana Bandha

10. Understanding of Mudra

Hasta Mudras (chin, Chinmaya, Brahma, adi, jnana, Dhyana and Nasika)

11. Practices leading to Meditation and Dhyana Sadhana

Recitation of Pranava & Soham
Recitation of selected hymns, invocations and prayers from Vedas & Upanishadas
Body and breath awareness
Yoga Nidra

12. Teaching Skills(Methods of teaching Yoga)

Essentials of good lesson plan: concepts, needs, planning of teaching Yoga (Shatkriya, Asana, Pranayama & practices leading to Dhyana)
Principles of teaching Yoga protocol to different groups (beginners, children, youth, women, Geriatric population, and special attention group)
Preparation for a Yoga class (before and during the class)
Factors influencing yoga teaching
Class management in Yoga: its meaning and needs
Conducting yoga practical lessons: Precautions & Contraindications of practices)
Salient features of Ideal Yoga Instructor
Models of ideal Yoga lesson plans

Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 60 + Practical: 140)

Theory

1. Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices - 20 Marks
2. Introduction to Yoga Texts - 20 Marks
3. Yoga for Health Promotion - 20 Marks
Total - 60 Marks

Practical

1. Demonstration Skills - 80 Marks
2. Teaching Skills - 40 Marks
3. Application of knowledge - 10 Marks
3. Field Experience - 10 Marks
Total - 140 Marks