detailed syllabus - karuna yoga

DETAILED SYLLABUS

300 Hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course

Module 1: Hatha Yoga (40 Hours)

Module 2: Ashtanga Yoga (20 Hours)

Module 3: Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (20 Hours)

Module 4: Vinyasa Yoga (30 Hours)

Module 5: Yoga Therapy (30 Hours)

Module 6: Yin Yoga (30 Hours)

Module 7: Restorative Yoga (20 Hours)

Module 8: Advanced Teaching Methodology (20 Hours)

Module 9: Techniques and Training (30 Hours)

Module 10: Yoga, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, &

Bio-Mechanism (30 Hours)

Module 11: Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics (30 Hours)

Module 12: Practicum

Module 13: Project Work

Module 1: Hatha Yoga (40 Hours)

1. Mantras

1. Gayathri Mantra

2. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

3. Santhi Mantra

4. Patanjali Mantra

5. Pranayama Mantra

6. Surya Namaskara Mantra

7. Astanga Yoga Mantra

8. Guru Mantra

9. Vedic Mantras

10. Dhyana Mantra

11. Pratahsmaranam

12. Ganesha Mantra

13. Guru Stotra

14. Saraswati Prayer

15. Surya Namaskara Mantra

16. Bhagavad Gita

17. Santhi mantra

18. Nirvana Satkam

19. Bhojana Mantra

20. Lingaashtakam

1.1. Yogic Suksma Vyayama

1. Prarthana … Prayer

2. Uccarana-Sthala- Tatha- Visuddha-Cakra-Shuddhi (Clearing the Pharynx / throat)

3. Buddhi Tatha Dhrti-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Mind and Will power

4. Smarana- Shakti- Vikasaka (Developing the Memory)

5 . Medha -Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Intellect)

6 . Netra-Shakti-Vikasaka (Improving the Eye-sight)

7. Kapola-Shakti-Vardhaka (Rejuvenating the Cheeks)

8. Karna-Shakti Vardhaka (Improving the power of Hearing)

9. Griva-Shakti-Vikasaka-1 (Strenghtening the Neck -1)



12. Skandha- Tatha- Bahu- Mula- Shakti- Vikasaka ( Shoulder-blades and joints)

13. Bhuja- Bandha- Shakti- Vikasaka (Strenghtening the Upper arms)

14. Kaphoni Shakti- Vikasaka (Strenghtening the Elbows)

15. Bhuja-Balli-Shakti-vikasaka (Strenghtening the Fore-arms)

16. Purna-Bhuja-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Arms)

17. Mani-Bandha-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Wrists)

18. Kara-Prstha-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the back of the Hand)

19. Kara-Tala-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Palms)

20. Angula-Mula-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Finger-Joints)

21. Anguli-Shakti-Vikasaka (strengthening the Fingers)

22. Vaksha-Sthala-Shakti-Vikasaka-1 (Developing the Chest -1)

23. Vaksa-Sthala-Shakti-Vikasaka-2 (Developing the Chest -2)

24. Udara-Shakti-Vikasaka-1 (Developing the Abdominal muscles-1)








32. Udara-Shakti-Vikasaka-9 (Developing the Abdominal muscles -9)


34. Kati-Shakti-Vikasaka-1 (Strenghtening the back -1)



37. Kati-Shakti-Vikasaka-4 (Strenghtening the back-4)

38. Kati-Shakti-Vikasaka-5 (Developing the strength of the back -5)

39. Muladhara-Cakra-Shuddhi (Toning up the Bowels)

40. Upastha- Tatha- Svadhisthana-Cakra-Shuddhi (toning up the bowels)

41. Kundalini-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the power of the Mystic Coil)

42. Jangha-Shakti-Vikasaka-1 (Developing the Thighs-1)

43. Jangha-Shakti-Vikasaka-2 (Developing the Thighs-2)

44. Janu-Shakti-Vikasaka (Strenghtening the Knees)

45. Pindali-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Calves)

46. Pada-Mula-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the strength of the soles)

47. Gulpha-Pada-Prshtha-Pada-Tala-Shakti-Vikasaka (the Ankles and the Feet)

48. Padanguli-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Toes)

1.2. Warm Up

2. Surya Namaskara (sun salutation)

Beginners Level

1. Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) Sivananada School of Yoga Style

2. Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) Satyananada School of Yoga Style

3. Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) Vivekananada School of Yoga Style

Intermediate Level

4. Chandra Namaskara (Moon Salutation)

5. Astanga Surya Namaskara – A

Advanced Level

6. Astanga Surya Namaskara - B

3. Asanas

3.1. Standing Asana

Beginners Level

1. Samasthiti(upright or still)

2. Tadasana – (mountain pose)

3. Ardhakati Cakrasana(half lateral wheel pose)

4. Vrksasana (tree pose)

5. Ardha Uttanasana(standing half forward bend)

6. Padahastasana (hand to foot pose)

7. Ardha Chakrasana (half wheel pose)

8. Utthita Vayu Muktasana(standing wind releasing pose)

Intermediate Level

9. Garudasana (eagle pose)

10. Utkatasana (mighty pose)

11. Utthita Trikonasana (extended triangle pose)

12. Parivritta Trikonasana (revolved triangle pose)

13. Utthita Parsvakonasana (extended side angle pose)

14. Parivritta Utthita Parsvakonasana (revolved extended side angle pose)

15. Parsvottanasana(side intense stretch)

16. Virabhadrasana -1 (warrior -1)

17. Virabhadrasana -2(warrior-2)

Advanced Level

18. Padangusthasana( holding the big toes)

19. Ardha Chandrasana (half moon pose)

20. Parivrtta ardha Chandrasana (revolved half moon pose)

21. Parivrtta Baddha Parsvakonasana (revolved bound side angle)

22. Urdhva Prasarita Ekapadasana(upward split one leg)

23. Virabhadrasana -3(warrior-3)

24. Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana (half bound lotus intense stretch)

25. Natarajasana(Lord of the dance Pose)

26. Prasarita Padottanasana(legs widespread intense stretch)

27. Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana(intense arms hold big toe)

28. Malasana (garland pose)

3.2. Kneeling Asana

Beginners Level

29. Vajrasana (diamond pose)

30. Balasana(Child’s Pose) or Shashankasana ( moon or hare pose)

31. Madukasana(Frog Pose) or Bhadrasana (gracious pose)

32. Marjaryasana(Cat Pose)

33. Vyaghrasana(Tiger Pose)

Intermediate Level

34. Virasana (hero pose)

35. Ustrasana(camel pose)

Advanced Level

36. Parighasana (gate pose)

37. Supta Virasana (recline hero pose)

3.3. Sitting Asana

Beginners Level

37. Sukhasana(Easy pose)

38. Dandasana (Staff Pose)

39. Swastik Asana(auspicious pose)

40. Siddhasana(adept pose)

41. Padmasana(lotus pose)

Intermediate Level

42. Janu Sirsasana (Head to Knee Pose)

43. Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana(revolved knee to head pose)

44. Paschimottanasana(ugrasana or brahmacharyasana)

45. Purvauttansana(east intense stretch pose)

46. Gomukhasana(cow face resembling)

47. Marichyasana(name of the sage mariachi)

48. Ardha Navasana (half boat)

49. Upavistha Konasana(wide angle seated forward bend pose)

50. Baddha Konasana(bounded angle pose)

51. Ardha Matsyendrasana (half spinal twist)

52. Yogamudrasana(yoga gesture or psychic union pose)

53. Simhasana(lion gesture)

54. Parvatasana(mountain pose)

55. Advanced Level

56. Ardha Padma Paschimottanasana(half lotus west intense stretch pose)

57. Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana(half bounded lotus west intense stretch pose)

58. Bharadvajasana(Bharadvaja was the father of drona)

59. Paripurna Navasana (complete boat pose)

60. Ubhaya Padangustasana(ubhaya - both, padangusta - big toe)

61. Merudandasana (spinal column pose)

62. Goraksasana(cowherd)

63. Simhasana - 2(lion pose)

64. Trianga Mukhaikapda Paschimottanasana(three limbs facing intense west stretch pose)

65. Hanumanasana(front full split or hindu monkey god)

66. Krounchasana(heron pose)

67. Urdhva Padmasana(Upward Lotus Pose) or Lolasana (swinging pose)

68. Akarna Dhanurasana(heel touches the ear as an archer pulls the bowstring)

69. Eka Pada Raja kapotasana(single leg king pigeon pose)

70. Eka Pada Sirasana(one leg behind head pose)

71. Kukkutasana(cockerel pose)

3.4. Supine Asana (on back)

Beginners Level

71. Shavasana(corpse pose)

72. Ananda Balasana (happy baby pose)

73. Supta Pawanmuktasana (wind relieving pose)

74. Setu Bandha Sarvangasana(bridge lock

Sarvangasana) Intermediate Level

75. Jathara Parivartanasana(abdomen twisting pose)

76. Salamba Sarvangasana(supported Sarvangasana)

77. Matsyasana(fish pose)

78. Supta Konasana(reclining angle pose)

79. Urdhva Cakrasana(upward wheel

pose) Advanced Level

80. Anantasana(Vishnu couch pose)

81. Eka Pada Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (single leg bridge pose)

82. Niralamba Sarvangasana (without support Sarvangasana)

83. Supta Padangusthasana(supine holding big toe)

84. Halasana(Plough Pose)

85. Karnapidasana(ear pressure pose)

86. Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana(both feet reverse stick pose)

87. Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana(single leg upward bow pose)

88. Pindasana in Sarvangasana(embryo or fetus pose)

89. Urdhva Padmasana in Sarvangasana (upward lotus pose in sarvangasana)

3. 5. Prone Asana (abdomen)

Beginners Level

90. Makarasana (crocodile pose)

91. Ardha Shalabhasana(half locust pose)

92. Salabhasana (locust Pose)

93. Sarpasana(snake pose)

94. Bhujangasana(serpent pose)

95. Ardha Dhanurasana (half bow)

Intermediate Level

96. Dhanurasana(bow pose)

97. Urdhva Mukha Svanasana(upward facing dog pose)

Advanced Level

98. Parsva Dhanurasana(sideways bow pose)

99. Bhekasana(toad or frog pose)

3. 6. Arm Balancing and Head Standing Asana

Intermediate Level

100. Phalakasana(plank pose) or Santolanasana (balancing pose)

101. Chaturanga Dandasana(four limbed staff pose)

102. Tolasana(scale pose)

103. Purvottanasana(east intense stretch)

Advanced Level

104. Bakasana(crane)

105. Mayurasana (mayura means a peacock)

106. Padma Mayurasana(lotus peacock pose)

107. Astavakrasana

108. Bhujapidasana

109. Eka Pada Bakasana

110. Eka Pada Galavasana

111. Eka pada Koundinyanasana(Single Leg Sage Koundinyan Pose)

112. Vasisthasana

113. Kukkutasana(lifted cockerel pose)

114. Pincha Mayurasana

115. Salamba Sirsasana

116. Salamba Sirsasana

4. Pranayama

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Four aspects of pranayama

1. Pooraka or inhalation

2. Rechaka or exhalation

3. Antar kumbhaka or internal breath retention

4. Bahir kumbhaka or external breath retention.

4.3. The Pranic body

4.4. Breath, health and pranayama

4.5. Breathing and life span

4.6. General notes for the practitioner

4.7. Natural breathing

4.8. Abdominal (or diaphragmatic) breathing

4.9. Thoracic Breathing

4.10. Clavicular Breathing

4.11. Full Yogic Breathing

4.12. Kapalbhati Pranayama (frontal brain cleansing breath)

4.13. Bhastrika Pranayama (bellows breath)

4.14. Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (psychic network purification)

4. 15. Ujjayi Pranayama (the psychic breath)

4. 16. Chandra Bhedana Pranayama (calming energy)

4.17. Surya Bhedana Pranayama (stimulating vitality)

4.18. Sheetali Pranayama(cooling pranayama)

4.19. Sheetkari Pranayama (hissing breath)

4.20. Bhramari Pranayama (humming bee breath)

5. Mudra

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Mudras and prana

5.3. A scientific look at mudras

5.4. Five Groups of Yoga Mudras

Hatha Yoga Mudra

1. Jnana Mudra (psychic gesture of knowledge)

2. Chin Mudra (psychic gesture of consciousness)

3. Yoni mudra(attitude of the womb or source)

4. Bhairava Mudra (fierce or terrifying attitude)

5. Hridaya Mudra (heart gesture)

6. Shambhavi Mudra (eyebrow centre gazing)

7. Nasikagra Drishti (gaze at tip of nose)

8. Khechari Mudra (tongue lock)

9. Kaki mudra(the crow's beak)

10. Bhujangini Mudra(cobra respiration)

11. Bhoochari mudra(gazing into nothingness)

12. Akashi mudra (awareness of inner space)

13. Shanmukhi Mudra (closing the seven gates)

14. Unmani mudra (the attitude of mindlessness)

15. Vipareeta Karani Mudra (inverted psychic attitude)

16. Pashinee Mudra (folded psychic attitude)

17. Tadagi Mudra (barrelled abdomen technique)

18. Prana Mudra (invocation of energy)

19. Yoga Mudra (attitude of psychic union)

20. Manduki Mudra (gesture of the frog)

21. Maha Mudra (great psychic attitude)

22. Maha Bheda Mudra (the great separating attitude)

23. Maha Vedha Mudra (the great piercing attitude)

24. Ashwini Mudra (horse gesture)

25. Vajroli/sahajoli mudra (thunderbolt/spontaneous psychic attitude)

Mudras and Chakras

1. Mooladhara Mudra (Root Chakra Gesture)

2. Swadhisthana Mudra (Sacral Chakra Gesture)

3. Manipura Mudra (Solar Plexus Chakra Gesture)

4. Anahata Mudra (Heart Chakra Gesture)

5. Hridaya Mudra (Compassionate Heart Gesture)

6. Vishuddha Mudra (Throat Chakra Gesture)

7. Ajna Mudra (Brow Chakra Gesture)

Mudras and the Elements

8. Vayu Mudra (Air Gesture)

9. Vyana Mudra (Expansive Prana Gesture)

10. Pranapana Mudra (Taking In and Throwing Out Gesture)

11. Udana Mudra (Upward Flying Energy Gesture)

12. Prana Mudra (Life Force Gesture)

13. Apana Mudra (Cleansing Energy Gesture)

Mind Mudra

14. Agni Mudra (Fire Gesture)

15. Linga Mudra (Mark of Siva)

16. Surya Mudra (Sun Seal)

17. Surya Bheda Pranayama (Sun Breathing)

18. Pushan Mudra (Giver of Good Health)

19. Kamajayi Mudra (Victory over Excessive Desires Gesture)

20. Shankha Mudra (Conch Shell Gesture)

21. Dhyana Mudra (Meditation Gesture)

22. Garuda Mudra (Eagle Gesture)

23. Kshepana Mudra (Letting Go Gesture)

24. Akasha Mudra (Touching the Void Gesture)

25. Shunya Mudra (Silence of the Void Gesture)

26. Bhuchari Mudra (Gazing Into the Void Gesture)

27. Kaleshwara Mudra (Lord of Time Gesture)

28. Prithivi Mudra (Earth Gesture)

29. Sukham Mudra (Stress Relief Gesture)

30. Vishnu Mudra (Universal Balance Gesture)

31. Varuna Mudra (Water-Balancing Gesture)

32. Jalodar Nashak Mudra (Water Reducing Gesture)

33. Mahatrika Mudra (Great Triangle Gesture)

34. Shakti Mudra (Essence of Power Gesture)

35. Ganesha Mudra (Remover of Obstacles)

36. Namaskar Mudra (My Essence Meets Your Essence Gesture)

37. Mandala Mudra (Circle Universe Gesture)

6. Bandhas

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Granthis

6.3. Brahma Granthi

6.4. Vishnu Granthi

6.5. Rudra Granthi

6.6. Bandhas(locks)

1. Jalandhara Bandha

2. Moola Bandha

3. Uddiyana Bandha

4. Maha Bandha

7. Pratyahara (withdrawal of the mind, from its sense object)

7.1. Yoga Nidra

7. 2. Japa and Ajapa japa

8. Dharana (concentration)

8.1. Jathur Trataka (Thumb Gazing)

8.2. Trataka (concentrated gazing)

8.3. Antar Trataka

8.4. Shambhavi Mudra (eyebrow centre gazing)

8.5. Nasikagra Drishti (nose tip gazing)

8.6. Pranic Energization Method (PEM)

9. Meditation

9.1. Vippasana Meditation

9.2. Om - Meditation

Japa (Counting Beads) Meditation

Mantra Meditation (Sacred Syllable Chanting Meditation)

Ajapa Japa Meditation

Antar Mouna

Mind Sound Resonance Method

Jacobson's Meditation Technique

10. Shatkarma(internal cleansing)

1. Jala Neti (nasal cleansing with water)

2. Sutra Neti (nasal cleansing with thread)

3. Vaman Dhauti (regurgitative cleansing)

4. Shankhaprakshalana(cleansing entire digestive tract)

Module 2: Ashtanga Yoga (20 Hours)

1. Origins & History of Ashtanga Yoga

2. Practical Guidelines for Ashtanga Yoga Practice

3. Diet for Ashtanga Yoga Practice

i. Yogic Diet of Non-Violence

ii. Diet Guidelines (Sattvic, Rajasic & Tamasic)

iii. Cleansing and Purification through Diet

4. Awakening the Fire Within

5. The breath of life: The Victorious Breathe (Ujjayi Breathing)

6. Capturing Prana through:

i. Raising Moola Bandha

ii. Uddiyana Bandha Flying Bandha

iii. Jalandhara Bandha Water Pipe Lock

7. Drishti: Gaze Focusing Technique

Nava Drishtis(nine vision):

1. Nasagrai - the space just beyond the tip of the nose.

2. Ajna chakra - the space between the eyebrows

3. Nabi chakra - navel center

4. Hastagrai - hand

5. Padhayoragrai - toes

6. Parshva - far to the right

7. Parshva - far to the left

8. Angushtha ma dyai - thumbs

9. Urdhva drishti ou antara drishti - up to the sky.

8. Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Practice

8.1. Prayer the invocation (vande gurunam..)

8.2. Surya Namakara(sun salutation)-A

8.3. Surya Namakara(sun salutation)-B

8.4. Primary Series - Standing Asanas

Padangusthasana (big toe pose)

1. Padahastasana(hand under foot pose)

2. Utthita Trikonasana(triangle pose)

3. Parivrtta Trikonasana(revolving triangle pose)

4. Utthita Parsvakonasana(extended side angle pose)

5. Parivritta parsvakonasana(revolving side angle pose)

6. Prasarita padottanasana a,b,c,d(intense wide leg stretch)

7. Parsvottanasana(intense side stretch pose)

8. Utthita hasta Padangusthasana(hand to big toe pose)

9. Ardha baddha padmottanasana(half bound lotus forward bend)

8.5. Primary Series - Sitting & Supine Asanas

1. Dandasana(staff pose)

2. Paschimottanasana a,b,c (intense west stretch or sitting forward bend)

3. Purvottanasana(intense east stretch)

4. Ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana(half bound lotus forward bend)

5. Tiriang mukhaipada paschimottanasana(three limbs facing intense west stretch pose)

6. Purvottanasana(intense east stretch)

7. Ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana(half bound lotus forward bend)

8. Janu sirsasana (head to knee pose )

9. Marichyasana

10.Navasana(boat pose)

11.Bhujapidasana(shoulder pressure posture)

12.Kurmasana(tortoise pose)

13.Supta kurmasana(sleeping tortoise)

14.Garbha pindasana(embryo pose)

15.Kukkutasana (rooster pose)

16.Baddha konasana a,b(bound angle pose)

17.Upavista konasana a-b(seated angle pose)

18.Supta padangustasana(reclining big toe posture)

19.Ubhaya Padangusthasana(both big toes pose)

20.Urdhva mukha paschimottasana(upward facing full forward bend)

21.Setu bandhasana(bridge)

22.Urdhva dhanurasana(upward bow posture)

8.6. Primary Series: Finishing Asanas

23.Salamba sarvangasana(shoulderstand)

24.Halasana(plow)

25.Karnapidasana(ear pressure pose)

26.Urdhva padmasana(upward lotus)

27.Pindasana(embryo pose)

28.Matsyasana(fish pose)

29.Uttana padasana(extended leg pose)

30.Sirsasana(headstand)

31.Yoga mudra (sealed yoga pose)

32.Padmasana (lotus)

33.Uttpluthi(uprooting)

34.Savasana(corpse pose) 35.Ending

Prayer (svasthi praja..)

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Module 3: Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (20 Hours)

1. History of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

2. Rediscovery of the Ashtanga Vinyasa System

3. Relevance of Ashtanga Yoga Today

4. Eight Limbs of Yoga, and How They Work Together

5. Anatomy: Understanding the Capabilities and Limitations of Your Body

i. Do Postures Have to Be Painful?

ii. Creative Discomfort

iii. Unnecessary Pain

iv. Necessary Karmic Pain

6. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Count

7. Full Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga & half Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

8. Temperature

9. Yogic approach to Astanga Vinyasa yoga

10. Action and Counteraction / Posture and Counter posture

11. How to Stretch in Astanga Vinyasa yoga

12. Transitional Technique – A (Surya Namaskara)

13. Transitional Technique – B (Surya Namaskara)

14. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series Practice

15. Prayer the invocation (vande gurunam..)

16. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Surya Namaskara (sun salutation)-A

17. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Surya Namaskara (sun salutation)-B

18. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series - Standing Asanas

19. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series - Sitting & Supine Asanas

20. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series: Finishing Asanas

21. Ending Prayer (svasthi praja..) ***

Module 4: Vinyasa Yoga (30 Hours)

1. History of Vinyasa yoga

2. What is Vinyasa Krama Yoga?

3. Principles of Vinyasa yoga

I. Breathe Rate In Vinyasa Practice

II. Focusing the Mind on The Breath (Ananta Samapatti)

4. Moving with Energy

5. Speed or Pace of Vinyasa

6. Being Here Now / Awareness and Spirituality

7. Moving Meditation /the Ultimate Vinyasa Flow

8. Building the Foundation for Practice

9. Levels of Intensity / Balancing the Four Variables

10. Choice of Yoga Postures

11. Yoga Posture Variations

12. Length of Asana Holds

13. Choice of Vinyasa

14. Three Internal Tools / For Successful Practice

i. Develop Mind Flow

ii. Drishti: Focus on the Internal Gaze

iii. Bandhas: Gateways of Internal Power (Moola, Uddiyana & Jalandhara)

15. Three Distinct Qualities of Yoga Breathing

I. Complete Breath

II. Slow Deep Breathing

III. Sound Breathing: Ujjayi, or “Victorious Breathe

16. Visesha Vinyasa Kramas

17. Vinyasa Sequence Practice

I. Back bending

II. Arm balance

III. Hip opening

IV. Core

V. Twisting

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Module 5: Yoga Therapy (30 Hours)

1. Yoga for Asthma

1.1. Introduction

1.2. Definition

1.3. What is Asthma?

1.4. What is Nasal Allergy?

1.5. Causes

1.5.1. What triggers asthma attack?

1. Allergies

2. Infection

3. Physical exertion

4. Climate and Pollution

5. Occupational asthma

6. Psychological Factors

7. Emotions and Stress

1.6. Stress & Asthma

1.7. What are the indications that psychological factors are playing a role in asthma?

1.8. What is the role of nervous system in asthma?

1.9. Cause of Asthma - Autonomic Imbalance

1.10. Yogic Management

a. Psychological level

b. Vital energy (Prana) level.

c. Body level

1.11. Yoga for Asthma

Breathing Practices

Hands In and Out breathing

Hands stretch breathing

Ankle stretch breathing

Dog Breathing

Rabbit Breathing

Tiger Breathing

Shashankasana Breathing

Straight Leg Raise Breathing

Relaxation technique

Loosening Exercises

Forward and Backward Bending

Side Bending

Pavanamuktasana Kriya

Relaxation Technique

Yogasana Standing

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana

Padahastasana

Sitting Asana

Vajrasana

Vakrasana

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Paschimottanasana

Prone

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Supine

Sarvangasana

Matsyasana

Halasana

Savasana

Pranayama

Surya Anuloma Viloma Pranayama

Chandra Anuloma Viloma Pranayama

Nadi Shodhana pranayama

Sitali/Sitkari pranayama

Bhramari Pranayama

Meditation(breath awareness)

Nada anusandhana

Laghu Sankapraksalana

Vaman Dhouti

Yoga - Breathing

1. Fast Relaxation (Relaxation using a chair as support)

2. Neck Muscle relaxation with chair support

3. Neck movements in Vajrasana

4. Shashankasana

5. Tadasana (Standing Posture)

6. Neck Movements in Tadasana

7. Ardha Cakrasana & Pada Hasthasana

8. Brief Relaxation

2. Cardiovascular System and yoga

2. Introduction

2.1. Definition

2.3. Stress & Hypertension

2.3.1. What does the Blood Pressure depend upon?

2.3.2. What is Stress?

2.3.3. What happens to the physiology when there is stress?

2.3.4. How does stress increase blood pressure?

2.4. Coronary Heart Disease

2.4.1. What is Coronary Heart disease?

2.4.2. What are the effects due to Coronary Heart Disease?

2.4.3. What are the consequences of coronary blockage?

2.4.4. How does this narrowing of arteries occur?

2.4.5. How does this hardening of arteries take place?

2.4.6. What is low blood pressure?

2.5. Yogic management

2.5.1. Physical body level

2.5.2. Energy level

2.5.3. Mind level

2.5.4. Yoga Practices for Hypertension

2.5.5. Loosening Practices

1. Loosening of Fingers

2. Loosening of Wrist

3. Shoulder Rotation

4. Pada Sancalana

5. Drill walking Breathing

Practices

1. Hands stretch breathing

2. Hands In and out breathing

3. Ankle stretch breathing

4. Tiger breathing

5. Rabbit breathing

6. Straight leg raising (alternate legs)

7. Sethu bandhasana lumbar stretch

8. Side leg raising

9. Relaxation Technique

10. Yogasana

1. Ardhakati Cakrasana

2. Trikonasana

3. Vrksasana

4. Garudasana

5. Bhujangasana

6. Vakrasana

7. Ardha Matsyendrasana

8. Gomukhasana

9. Ustrasana

10. Savasana

Pranayama

1. Nadi shodhana pranayama

2. Cooling Pranayama

A. Sitali

B. Sitkari

D. Bhramari

3. Ujjayi

Meditation

1. Nada anusandhana Kriyas

1. Jala Neti

2. Vaman Dhouti

3. Jyoti Trataka

3. Anxiety & Depression

3.1. Introduction

3.2. Anxiety

3.3. Depression

3.4. Yogic Definition of Anxiety and Depression

3.5. Yogic Management of Psychological Disorders

3.5.1. Physical level

3.5.2. Energy level

3.5.3. Mind level

3.5.4. Intellectual level

3.5.5. Bliss level

3.5.6. Yoga practices for Obesity

1. Jogging (Forward/Backward/Sideward) Mukha dhauthi

2. Forward – Backward Bending

3. Side Bending

4. Twisting (Legs apart)

5. Toe touching

6. Heel touching

7. Swimming

8. Hip Rotation

9. Knee Rotation

10. Back swing

11. Surya Namaskar

12. Pavana muktasana kriya

13. Rocking and Rolling

14. Alternative Knee Touching

15. Lumbar stretch

16. Relaxation

17. Butterfly

18. Ardha Padmasana Swing

19. Bhujangasana

20. Paschimottanasana Halasana Swing

21. Boating (Bhujangasana, shalabasana)

22. Dhanurasana swing

23. Naukasana

24. Navasana

25. Salamba shalabasana

26. Relaxation

27. Straight leg rising

28. Side leg rising

29. Paschimottanasana stretch

30. Cycling

31. Relaxation

32. Bhujangasana Parvatasana swing

33. Padmasana Swing

34. Vakrasana

35. Tiger stretch

36. Back stretch

37. Side stretch

38. Free walk

39. Baby walk

40. Camel Walk

41. Crow Walk

42. Frog Jump

43. Step climbing

44. Diagonal Jumps

45. Spinal Twists

46. 50 rounds jumping

47. Savasana

4. Yoga for Arthritis

4.1. Introduction

4.2. What is Osteo-arthritis?

4.3. What causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?

4.4. Stress & Arthritis

4.5. What causes Arthritis?

4.6. What is autoimmunity?

4.7. Is Osteo Arthritis related to Stress?

4.8. Psyche, central nervous system and immune system

4.9. Yogic Management of Arthritis

4. 8.1. Physical body level

4.9.2. Prana level

4.9.3. Mind level

4.9. Yoga for Arthritis

Passive rotation of toes

Toe Bending

Ankle Rotation

Knee Rotation

Knee Cap Tightening

Full Butterfly

Waist Rotation

Wrist Rotation

Shoulder Rotation

Neck Bending

Neck Rotation

Relaxation Technique Sakti

Vikasaka Sukhma Vyayama

For Wrist - Mani Bandha Sakti Vikasaka

For Palms - Kara Tala Sakti Vikasaka

For Fingers - Anguli Sakti Vikasaka

For Elbows - Khaponi Sakti Vikasaka

For Arms - Bhuja Bandha Sakti Vikasaka

For Back - Kati Sakti Vikasaka

For Thighs - Jangha Sakti Vikasaka

For Calf Muscles - Pindali Sakti Vikasaka

Relaxation

Yogasana Standing Postures

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana

Pada Hasthasana

Prone Postures

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Supine Postures

Sarvangasana

Matsyasana

Sitting Postures

Vakrasana

Ustrasana

Savasana

Pranayama

Kapalabhati Kriya)

Yogic Breathing

Surya Anuloma Viloma Pranayama

Nadi Sodhana Pranayama

Sitali/ Sitkari Pranayama

Kriyas - Jalaneti, Sutraneti and Vamana Dhouti, once a week

5. Yoga for back pain

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Definition

5.3. Classification

5.3.1. Back Injuries (Anadhija cause of Back pain)

i. Slipped discs

ii. Disc problems in the Neck

iii. What is Whiplash injury?

5.4. Nerve problems

5.5. Sciatica

5.6. Spondylosis

5.7. What is Cervical Spondylosis?

5.8. Coccydynia

5.8.1. Ankylosing Spondylitis (Bamboo Spine disease)

5.8.2. Non-specific Back pain (functional causes)

5.9. Stress & Back Pain

a. Muscles are weaker than our ancestors.

b. Wrong muscles are overworked.

C. Repeated injuries due to unused exercise

d. Psychological stress

5.10. Yogic Management

5.10.1. Yogic concept of stress

5.11. Chronic Low Back Pain

Folded leg lumbar stretch

Crossed leg lumbar stretch

Pavanamuktasana lumbar stretch

Sethu Bandhasana lumbar stretch

Hand stretch breathing


Breathing practice

Tiger breathing

Bhujangasana breathing

Ardha Shalabasana breathing

Side leg raising

Relaxation in Makarasana

Asanas

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana

Parivritta Trikonasana

Vakrasana

Savasana (with folded legs)

Pranayama

Yogic breathing

Nadi Shodhana

Sitkari/ Sitali

Bhramari

Meditation (Dharana, Dhyana)

Nada anusandhana

Meditation(breath awareness)

6. Yoga for Diabetes Mellitus

6.1. Pancreas

6.2. Energy

6.3. Carbohydrates

6.4. Protein

6.5. Fat

6.6. Insulin

6.7. What is glucose balance?

6.8. Types of diabetes mellitus

6.9. Causes and Symptoms Causes

6.10. Heredity

6.10.1. Overweight

6.10.2. Age

6.10.3. Stress

6.11. What is autoimmunity?

6.12. Symptoms

6.12.1. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes:

6.12.2. Complications

6.12.3. Treatment

6.13. What to eat?

6.14. Exercise

6.16. How do Kriyas help in Diabetes Mellitus?

6.17. How does Uddiyana, Agnisara & Nauli help?

6.18. How does Sankhapraksalana Kriya help?

6.19. Yoga for Diabetes Mellitus

Hands in and out breathing

Tiger breathing

Straight leg raise breathing both legs

Shashankasana breathing

Instant Relaxation technique (IRT)


Side Bending

Twisting



Asana

Standing

Sitting

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana

Trikonasana

Paschimottanasana


Prone

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Dhanurasana

Supine

Sarvangasana

Viparitakarini with wall support

Matsyasana

Savasana

Pranayama

Kapalabhati

Sectional Breathing

Nadi Shodhana Pranayama

Sitkari

Bhramari

Meditation (breathe awareness)

Nada anusandhana

Kriyas: Once a week Vaman Dhouti, Laghu Shankhaprakshalana daily

7. Yoga for Gastro-Intestinal Disorder

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Definition

7.3. Various types what is peptic ulcer?

7.4. Protectors & Aggressor

7.5. What happens to stomach lining in Acid Peptic Disease?

7.6. What is irritable bowel syndrome?

7.7. What is ulcerative colitis?

7.8. What is Piles?

7.9. Stress & Gastro Intestinal Disorders

7.10. Did yogis understand this concept and mechanism of psychosomatic ailments?

7.11. Yoga for gid

7.12. Kriyas

7.13. How does dhouti kriya help in APD?

7.14. How does Uddiyana, Agnisara & Nauli help?

7.14.1. As the intra-abdominal pressure falls two things happen -

7.15. How does Sankha-Praksalana Kriya help?

7.16. Yoga for ACID Peptic Diseases

Hands stretch breathing


Tiger breathing

Straight Leg Raise breathing


Loosening Exercises

Jogging


Side Bending

Twisting



Yogasana

Standing

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Padahastasana

Parivrtta Trikonasana

Sitting

Vakrasana/ Ardha Matsyendrasana

Gomukhasana

Prone

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Supine

Vipareeta Karani

Sarvangasana

Matsyasana


Pranayama

Kapalabhati

Yogic breathing

Nadi shodhana Pranayama

Sitali

Sitkari

Bhramari

Meditation

Nada anusandhana

7.17. Yoga for IBS & Ulcerative Colitis

Breathing Practices

Hands in and out breathing

Tiger breathing


Shashankasana breathing


Loosening Exercises


Side Bending

Twisting



Yogasana

Standing

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana

Trikonasana

Vrksasana

Sitting

Paschimottanasana


Prone

Supine

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Sarvangasana

Viparitakarini with wall support

Matsyasana

Savasana

Pranayama

Kapalabhati

Yogic breathing

Nadi shodhana pranayama

Sitali

Sitkari

Bhramari

Nada anusandhana

Meditation

Once a week Vaman dhouti

Once in a 4 weeks sankha prakshalana and Laghu Shankha prakshalana daily

7.18. Yoga for Chronic Constipation

Breathing Practices

Dog breathing




Loosening Exercises


Side Bending


Dhanurasana swing

Halasana - Paschimottanasana


Yogasana

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana

Parivritta Trikonasana

Paschimottanasana

Ustrasana

Vakrasana

Viparitakarini

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Dhanurasana

Uddiyana

Nauli Kriya

Sarvangasana

Matsyasana

Halasana

Savasana

Pranayama

Nadi Shodhana Pranayama

Kapalabhati

Yogic Breathing

Meditation

Nada anusandhana

Meditation(breathe awareness)

Once a week Vaman Dhouti and Shankha Prakshalana, Laghu Shankha Prakshalana daily *****

Module 6: Yin Yoga (30 Hours)

1. Taoism or Daoism

1.2. What are the core beliefs of Taoism?

1.3. What are the 4 principles of Taoism?

1.4. What does it mean to be a Taoist?

1.5. Do Taoists eat meat?

1.6. Who were the main teachers of Taoism?

2. Modern History of Yin Yoga

3. What are yin and yang?

3.1. Yin Yoga Defined

3.2. Daoism or sushumna nadi

3.3. Yin Contains Yang

3.4. Yin Becomes Yang

3.5. Yin Controls Yang

4. Daoist Yoga

4.1. The Dao is the balance between the two.

4.2. The Five Major Systems

1. Magical Daoism

2. Divinational Daoism

3. Ceremonial Daoism

4. Action and Karma Daoism

5. Internal Alchemy Daoism

5. The Yin and Yang of Yoga

5.1. Why do yin yoga?

6. Physical benefits

6.1. Mental and emotional benefits

7. What are meridians?

7.1. How meridians work

7.2. When to Practice Yin Yoga

7.3. Before You Practice

8. The Three Tattvas of Yin Yoga Practice

8.1. Playing Our Edges

8.1.1. We don’t use our body to get into a pose,

8.2. Resolving To Be Still

8.2.1. Stillness of the Body

8.2.2. Stillness of the Breath

8.2.3. Stillness of the Mind

8.3. Holding for Time

8.3.1. How Deep?

8.3.2. How Long?

8.3.3. How Often?

9. Structure of Yin Yoga Class

9.1. Intention and Attention

9.2. Beginning the Practice

9.3. Intention

9.4. Invocation

9.5. Opening Meditation

9.6. Flowing

9.7. Beginning Asanas

9.8. The Ocean Breath

9.9. Linking Asanas

9.10. Finishing Asanas

9.11. Ending the Practice

9.12. Shavasana

9.13. Closing Meditation

9.14. Transition to Your Next Activity

10. How do you practice?

10.1. How and when to practice

10.2. Practice with cold muscles

10.3. End every session in Corpse pose

11. Yang Lifestyle

11.1. Signs and symptoms of excess Yang

11.2. Signs and Symptoms of Yang in balance

12. Yin Lifestyle

12.1. Signs and symptoms of excess Yin

12.2. Signs and Symptoms of Yin predominate personality

13. The Yin and Yang of Clock Time

14. The Yin and Yang of Relaxation and Stress

14.1. Yin Tissues and Yang Tissues

14.2. Stability and Mobility

14.3. Muscle Tissue is Yang, Connective Tissue is Yin

14.4. Yang Yoga Focuses on Muscle

14.5. Connective Tissue

14.6. Isn’t Stretching the Joints Bad?

14.7. Yin and Yang Supplement Each Other

15. The Asanas

1. Anahatasana (aka Melting Heart)

2. Ankle Stretch

3. Bananasana

4. Butterfly

5. Half Butterfly

6. Camel

7. Cat pulling Its Tail

8. Caterpillar

9. Child’s Pose

10. Dangling

11. Deer

12. Dragons

13. Frog

14. Happy Baby

15. Reclining Twist

16. Saddle

17. Shavasana

18. Shoelace

19. Snail

20. sphinx and seal

21. Square

22. Squat

23. Straddle (aka Dragonfly)

24. Swan & Sleeping Swan

25. Toe Squat

26. Yin Postures for the Upper Body

25. Shavasana

25.1. Preparing to Relax

25.2. Relax Completely

25.3. Coming Out

25.4. Adverse reactions to shavasana—a warning!

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Module 7: Restorative Yoga (20 Hours)

1. History of Restorative Yoga

2. What Is Restorative Yoga?

3. The Purpose of Restorative Yoga

4. Mechanisms of Restorative Yoga

5. Principles of Restorative Yoga

Step 1: Body Sensing

Step 2: Breath Sensing

Step 3: Exploring Feelings and Emotions

Step 4: Witnessing the I-Thought, Being, and Awareness

6. Use of Props

7. Practice Folding Blankets:

8. Benefits of Restorative Yoga

8.1. Restores you after surgery

8.2. Prevents disease

8.3. Helps relieve women’s issues

8.4. Helps relieve cold and flu symptoms

8.5. Provides headache relief

8.6. Helps reduce obesity

8.7. Relieves sciatica

8.8. Setting up the Space

8.9. Minimize noise

8.10. The difference between Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga

8.10.1. Yin Yoga

8.10.2. Restorative Yoga

8.10.3. The Difference between Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga

8.10.4. The Essence of Yin Yoga

8.10.5. The Essence of Restorative Yoga

8.11. Types of Restorative Poses

8.11.1. Restorative Active Poses Forward Folds:

8.11.2. Restorative Inactive Poses

8.11.3. Sequencing for Restorative Yoga

8.11.4. Sample Sequences: General Sequence

8.11.5. Woman’s Restorative Sequence

9. Setting up the Space

10. Aavartan Dhyana

11. Pranic Energization Method(PEM)

12. Yoga Nidra

13. Yoga Nidra

14. Yoga Nidra for Stress Management

15. Yoga Nidra with Sankalpa for stress ******

Module 8: Advanced Teaching Methodology (20 Hours)

1. Introduction

1.1. Trend of Teaching

1.2. Methodology

1.3. Need of Yoga Teaching Method

1.4. Importance of Teaching Method

2. Adaptability practices for all levels Class Levels

2.1. Beginners

2.2. Intermediate

2.3. Advanced

3. Class Etiquette

i) Cleanliness

ii) Scents

iii) Attire

iv) Bare Feet

v) Talking

vi) Arriving/Departing

4. Class Levels and Prerequisites

5. Classroom Setup and Orientation

6. Group Dynamics in yoga and role of yoga teacher

6.1 Querying new students

6.2 Class Levels and Prerequisites

6.3 Group Dynamics

6.4 Group dynamic Yoga

6.5 Which style of yoga is best for group dynamics?

7. Communication Skills in Teaching Yoga

7.1. Refining Your Communication Skills

7.2. Verbal Communication Skills

7.3. Yoga Teacher and the Role of Communication Skills in Teaching

7.4. Language

7.5. Careful Listening

7.6. Body language

7.7. Feedback

8. Contraindications: Movement in Yoga

8. Introduction to Contraindications

8.1. New To Yoga

8.2. Steadiness and Ease

8.3. Group New Students

8.4. Working with Injuries in Yoga

8.4.1. Origin, Nature, and Manifestations of Injuries

8.5. Safe Movement in Yoga

8.6. Managing With Injuries

8.6.1. Ankle Sprains

8.6.2. Knee Strains and Repairs

8.6.3. Hamstring Strains

8.6.4. Lower Back Pain

8.6.5. Working with Depression

8. Asanas Contraindications

8. Introduction

8.1. Standing & Balancing Poses

8.1.1. Potential Contraindications & Variations

8.1.2. Sequencing

8.2. Twists & Lateral Bending


8.3. Forward Folds


8.3.2. Sequencing

8.4. Back bends


8.5. Sequencing Inversions


8.6. Seated Postures


8.7. Relaxation


8.7.2. Sequencing

8.8. Contraindications for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

9. Essential Qualities of a Yoga Teacher

9.1. Passion for their own yoga practice

9.2. Deep knowledge of yoga

9.3. The ability to hold space

9.4. Excellent communication

9.5 Inspiration

9.6 Compassion

9.7 Be Authentic

9.8 Humility

9.9 Be Compassionate & Show Concern For Students

9.10. Have A Consistent Practice

9.11 Non Attachment

9.12 Clear instruction

9.13. Appropriate adjustments

9.14. Awareness of alignment

9.15 Modifications for all levels

9.16 Safety first

9.18. Knowledge

9.19. Respect

9.20. Professionalism

9.21. Love For Yoga

9.22. Love For Teaching Yoga

9.23. Personality

9.24. Ability to Connect

9.25. Ability to Communicate

9.26. Preparation

9.27. Adaptability

9.28. Respectful physical contact

10. Ethics in Teaching and Touching

11. Morals for Yoga Teachers

11.1. Raja Yoga

11.2. Yama - Self-Control consists of five principles:

i. Ahimsa - Non-Violence

ii. Satya - Truthfulness

iii. Asteya - Non-Stealing

iv. Brahmacharya - Pure Way of Life

v. Aparigraha - Non-Accumulation of Possessions

11.3. Niyama – Discipline consists of five principles:

i. Shauca - Purity

ii. Santosh - Contentment

iii. Tapa - Self-Control, Self-Discipline

iv. Svadhyaya - Study of the Holy Scriptures

v. Ishvara Pranidhana - Devotion to God

12. Querying new students

13. Instructing Asanas

14. Partner Standing Observation

15. Physical Setting

i) Dedicated space

ii) Floor

iii) Walls

iv) Air

v) Light

vi) Music

vii) Aroma

viii) Props

ix) Mats

x) Blankets

xi) Bolsters

xii) Blocks

xiii) Straps

xiv) Chairs

16. Principles of asana demonstration

a) Positioning and Demonstration

b) In-the-flow demonstration

c) Gather-around demonstration

17. Practice Teaching Observation

17.1. Positive feedback on student practice

17.2. Self-Reflection while Instructing

17.3. Student Feedback on Your Class

17.4. Evaluation and reflection of personal practice

18. Teaching Yoga – Observing Yoga Students during Classes

18.1 Guidelines for Observing Yoga Students

19. Voice and Language

20. Marketing a Yoga Business

1. Introduction

2. Yoga Marketing Plan: Who Is Your Target Audience?

3. Yoga Teacher Marketing

4. Marketing for Yoga Instructors

5. Yoga Social Media Marketing

6. Research the Competition

7. Using Hashtags to Do Competitor Research

8. Using Captions & Hashtags to Improve Reach

8.1. Choose A Good Caption

9. Using Localized Hashtags

10. Interact with Similar Accounts

11. How Do Interactions Help Your Yoga Instagram Marketing Strategy?

12. Yoga Social Media Marketing: Be Consistent

13. Yoga Social Media Marketing: Collaborate!

14. Yoga Advertising Ideas: Paid Ads on Facebook and Instagram

15. Online Workshops & Webinars

16. Yoga Marketing Website: Why You Need One

17. Google My Business for Yoga Teacher Marketing

18. SEO & Content Marketing Tips for Your Yoga Business

19. Yoga Studio Marketing Ideas: Start a Blog!

20. Yoga Advertising Ideas: Paid Google Ads

21. How to Use Email Marketing for A Yoga Business

22. Once you’ve built an email list, what now?

23. Marketing a Yoga Business Offline

24. The class experience results into ‘word of mouth’ marketing:

21. Alignment for Advanced Yoga Asana

22. Asana Adjustment and Correction

23. Different Concepts for Yoga Classes

24. Science of yoga teaching

25. Teaching and Practice

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Module 9: Advanced Techniques and Training (30 Hours)

1. Alignment cues, touch and adjustment

2. Asana alignment and adjustment

3. Asana and its modification method

4. Pacing and Holding Asanas

4.7.1. Basic considerations

4.7.2. Class definition

4.7.3. Student ability

4.7.4. Class theme

4.7.5. Time constraints

5. Asanas, Variations, and the Use of Props

5.1. Props help students find stability and ease

6. The Arc Structure of Yoga Classes

1. Initiating the Yogic Process

2. Warming the Body

3. Pathway to the Peak

4. Peak Exploration

5. Integration

7. Breathing pattern in Advanced Asana

8. Different types of touch

8.1. Qualities of Touch

1. Awakening or relaxing

2. Clarifying

3. Stabilizing

4. Emphasizing

5. Moving

6. Grounding

7. Comforting

8.2. Seven Principles of Hands on Adjustments

Principle 1: Teach What You Know

Principle 2: Ask Permission to Touch

Principle 3: Have Clear Intention

Principle 4: Move with the Breath

Principle 5: Honor Safe Biomechanics

Principle 6: Teach Essential Asana Elements

Principle 7: Support Stable Foundations

9. Qualities of Touch

9.1 Awakening or relaxing

9.2. Clarifying

9.3. Stabilizing

9.4. Emphasizing

9.5. Moving

9.6. Grounding

9.7. Comforting

10. Five Basic Steps in Giving Hands-On Cues and Assistance

10.1. Five Basic Steps in Giving Hands-On Cues and Assistance

Step 1 : Stabilizing and Easing

Step 2: Elongating the Spine

Step 3: Rotating, Flexing, and Extending the Spine

Step 4: Refining the Asana

Step 5: Deepening the Asana

11. Foundations of Asana Practice

11.1. Being Present

11.2. Relaxing

11.3. Breathing

12. How not to do adjustment in Asana

12.1. Distally

12.2. Forcefully

12.3. Meanderingly

12.4. Blindly

12.5. Destabilizing

12.6. Randomly

12.7. Inappropriately

13. How to Refine Asana practice

13.1. Individualizing Instruction

14. Common Yoga Injuries and How to Avoid Them

14.1. Overstretching: A true pain in the asana

14.2. Most common yoga injuries and fixes

15. Learning Styles

15.1. Visual/spatial

15.2. Verbal/linguistic

15.3. Bodily/kinesthetic

15.4. Musically/rhythmically inclined

15.5. Interpersonal

15.6. Intrapersonal

16. Observation skill while taking class

I. Breath and general vibe

II. Feet and ankles

III. Knees

IV. Pelvis

V. Spine

VI. Rib cage

VII. Chest and collarbones

VIII. Shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers

IX. Where is the model's energy?

17. Practice Teaching Observation

18. How to Prepare for Class

19. Preparing for yoga class

i. Maintain a Regular Yoga Practice

ii. Have a Class Plan

iii. Be Prepared! Get Good Training

iv. Smile While You Are Teaching

v. Create Great Themes for Your Classes

vi. Plan Your Classes

vii. Arrive Early

viii. Play Music

ix. Dress to Impress

x. Find your own style

xi. Know your limits

20. Sequencing and Planning Classes

20. 1. Applied Parinamavada(theory of transformation)

20. 2. Move from Simple to Complex Asanas

20. 3. Move from Dynamic to Static Exploration

20. 4. Sattvic Effect: Cultivating Energetic Balance

20. 5. Pratikriyasana(counter pose)

21. Sequencing Within and Across Asana Families

21.1. Surya Namaskara and Fluid Flow Sequences

21.2. Standing Asanas

21.3. Abdominal Core

21.4. Arm Balances

21.5. Backbends

21.6. Twists

21.7. Forward Bends

21.8. Hip Openers

21.9. Inversions

22. Seven Principles of Hands on Adjustments

Principle 1: Teach What You Know

Principle 2: Ask Permission to Touch

Principle 3: Have Clear Intention

Principle 4: Move with the Breath

Principle 5: Honor Safe Biomechanics

Principle 6: Teach Essential Asana Elements

Principle 7: Support Stable Foundations

24. Traditional and Modern hatha yoga

24.1. Hatha Yoga View on Asana

24.2. Patanjali concept on Asana

24.3. Classification of Asana

24.4. Isometric static & Dynamic Asana

24.5. Modern Perspective view on Asana

25. Transitioning into and out of Asanas

25.1. Transitioning into Asanas

25.2. Transitioning out of Asanas

26. Warm up Yoga Sequences

26.1. Is it necessary to warm up before yoga?

26.2. What kind of warm up yoga should one do?

26.3. How important it is to warm up before the yoga sequence or yoga practice?

26.4. The Perfect Yoga Warm-Up

26.5. Asanas as Warm-Ups

26.6. Good Things Happen When You Warm Up Properly

26.7. Synovial Fluid

26.8. Breathing

26.9. Concentration

26.10. The Value of Pauses

26.11. An Ideal Warm-Up Routine

26.12. Energization in Your Classes

26.13. Warming and Awakening the Body

i. Ujjayi Pranayama

ii. Kapalabhati Pranayama

iii. Cat and Dog Tilts

iv. Ashtanga Pranam

v. Surya Namaskara

27. While during the Class

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Module 10: Advanced Yoga, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, & Bio-Mechanism (30 Hours)

1. Introduction

1.1. Anatomy

1.2. Physiology

1.2. Anatomical Terminology

1.3. Directional terms

1.5. Planes of the body

1.6. Body Cavities

1.7. Pictures

1.8. Different Systems of the Body

2. Respiratory system

2.1. Gaseous Exchange

2.2. Respiratory System

2.3. Lungs

2.4. Pleura

2.5. Bronchi

2. 6. Pulmonary Ventilation

2.7. Respiration mechanism

a)Shallow breathing b)Deep

Breathing c)Unconscious

breathing d)Conscious

breathing

2.8. Lung Volume

a) Total air volume

b) Tidal volume

c) Vital capacity

2.9. Abnormal Breathing and Breathing Disorders

i) Apnea

ii) Orthopnea

iii)Dyspnea

iv)Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

v)Hyperventilation vi)Hypoventilation

vii)Cheyne-Stokes respirations (CSR)

3. Muscular System

3.1. Muscular tissues can be classified into

1. Smooth, non-striated or involuntary muscles

2. Cardiac muscle or myocardium

3. Skeletal, striated or voluntary muscles

3.2. Characteristics of skeletal muscles

i)Contractility

ii)Excitability

iii)Extensibility iv)Elasticity

3.3. Functions of Muscles

i. Movement

ii. Maintaining posture

iii. Producing Heat & Temperature Regulation

iv. Circulation

3.4. Skeletal muscle structure

3.5. Properties of skeletal muscle

1. Excitability and irritability

2. Tonicity

3. All or none response

4. Summation

5. Treppe or staircase phenomenon

6. Tetanus

7. Refractory period

8. Isotonic contraction

9. Isometric contraction

10. Fatigue

3.4. Muscle fiber types

1. Slow twitch muscle fibre (type -1)

2. Fast twitch muscle fibre (type -2)

3. 5.Aerobic (with oxygen) and Anaerobic (without oxygen) Exercise

3.7. Types of Muscle Contractions

i) Isometric Contraction

ii) Isotonic Contraction

a) Concentric Contraction

b) Eccentric Contraction

4. Skeletal System

i) Cartilage

ii) Tendon

iii) Ligament

4.1. Bone

4.2. Functions of the Skeletal System?

4.3. The main bones of the human skeleton

4.4. Classification of Bones according to shape

i)Long bones

ii)Short bones iii)Flat

bones iv)Irregular

bones v)Sesamoid

bones

4. 5. Bone structure and formation i)Compact

bone (Cortical Bone) ii)Cancellous bone

(Spongy Bone)

4.6. Bone Development

i) Intramembranous ossification

ii) Endochondral ossification

4.7. Bone Growth

4.8. Human Skeleton Bones

a) axial skeleton

b) appendicular skeleton

4.9. Skeleton Joints

i) Fibrous (immovable)

ii) Cartilaginous (partially moveable)

iii) Synovial (freely moveable) joint

4.10. Synovial joints classifications

1. Hinge

2. Ball and socket

3. Pivot

4. Gliding

5. Saddle

6. Planar

4.11. Movements occurring at joints

1. Gliding movements.

2. Angular movements.

a) Flexion

b) Extension

c) Adduction

d) Abduction

3. Rotation or circular movements.

a)Medial rotation

b)Lateral rotation

c)Circumduction

4.12. Common Bone Disorders

i) Osteoporosis

ii)Rickets

iii) Osteomyelitis

iv) Osteosarcoma

v)Osteomalacia

4.13. Joint Disorders

i)Bursitis

ii)Joint Dislocation iii)Sprains

5. Spinal Cord and Yoga

5.1. Elements Of linkage between the vertebrae

5.2. Discs and ligaments

5.3. Weight Bearing Activities

5.4. Push & Counter push

5. 5. Types Of spinal movement

5.6. Axial Rotation

5.7. Flexion and extension

5.8. Forward and Backward-Bending Poses

5.9. Lateral and twisting movements

5.10. Axial extension

5.11. Intrinsic equilibrium

5.12. Spine, rib cage, and pelvis

7. Cardiovascular system

7.1. Heart

7.2. Chambers of the heart

7.3. Valves of the heart

7.4. Blood vessels attached to heart

7. 5. Blood supply to the heart

7.6. Nerve supply to the heart

7.7. Blood circulation

I. Systemic circulation

II. Pulmonary circulation

III. Coronary circulation

IV. Portal circulation

7.8. The Cardiac cycle

7.9. Conducting system of the heart

7.10. Heart sounds

7.11. Pulse

7.12. Heart Rate

7.13. Electrocardiogram ECG

7.14. Cardiac Output

7.15. Blood pressure (BP)

i) Systolic

ii)Diastolic

7.16. Factors affecting blood pressure

7.17. Blood volume

7.18. Cardiac output

7.19. Peripheral resistance

7.20. Elasticity of the arterial walls

7.21. The viscosity of blood

7.22. Measurement of blood pressure

7.23. Disorders of heart

i) Cardiac failure

ii) Stenosis of valves

iii) Angina pectoris

iv) Myocardial infarction

v) Cardiac arrhythmia

7.24. Disorders of blood vessels

i) Arteriosclerosis

ii) Atherosclerosis

iii) An aneurysm

iv) Embolus

v) Thrombus

vi) Venous thrombosis

vii) Thrombophlebitis

viii) Varicose vein

7.25. Disorders of blood pressure

i) Hypertension's

ii) Hypotension

viii) Varicose vein

8. Nervous System

1. Somatic Nervous system (SNS)

2. Autonomic Nervous system (ANS)

The Central Nervous System

Brain

1. Forebrain

2. Midbrain

3. Hindbrain

•Amygdala

•Brain stem

•Cerebrum

•Cerebellum

•Frontal Lobe

•Temporal Lobe

•Parietal Lobe

•Occipital Lobe

•Hippocampus

•Hypothalamus

•Thalamus

Spinal Cord & Functions

Peripheral Nervous System

Somatic Nervous System

1. Sensory neurons (or afferent neurons)

2. Motor neurons (or efferent neurons)

Autonomic Nervous System

Sympathetic system & Parasympathetic Nervous system

9. Kinesiology

9.1. Biomechanics and Kinesiology

9.2. Body Movements

Body Movements and Their Descriptions

1. Flexion

2. Extension

3. Abduction

4. Adduction

5. Supination

6. Pronation

7. Lateral flexion

8. Rotation

9. Medial rotation (internal rotation)

10. Lateral rotation (external rotation)

11.Elevation

12.Depression

13.Dorsiflexion

14.Plantar flexion

15.Eversion

16.Inversion

17.Protraction

18.Retraction

19.Circumduction

10. Asana and Kinesiology

11. Stretching

Stretching

Definition and goal of stretching What

happens in a stretch?

When should you stretch?

Warming up

Cooling down

Diet and stretching

Calcium Magnesium

Cold and heat therapy

Endorphin theory

The gate theory of pain Six

rules to stretching Warm up

Be Gentle

Hold for 30 seconds

Breathe

Do not bounce

Stretch both sides symmetrically

12. Types of Stretching

1. Ballistic Stretching

2. Dynamic Stretching

3. Passive Stretching

4. Static Stretching

a). Isometric Stretching b).

PNF Stretching

13. Biomechanics of Stretching

What is stretching?

Moving origins & Insertions

Spinal Cord Reflexes

Muscle Spindle Stretch Receptor

Reciprocal Inhibition

Golgi tendon Organ Physiology in

Stretching

14. Endocrine System & Yoga

14.1. Introduction

14.2. Pituitary Gland

14.3. Anterior Pituitary Hormones

i) Growth hormone (GH)

ii) Prolactin (PRL)

iii) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

iv) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

v) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

14.4. Posterior Pituitary Hormones

14.5. Thyroid Gland

14.6. Parathyroid Glands

14.7. Adrenal Glands

14.8. Hormones of the Adrenal Medulla

14.9. Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex

14.10. Aldosterone

14.11. Cortisol

14.12. Adrenal Sex Hormones

14.13. Pancreas

14.14. Other Endocrine glands

15. Digestive System

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Module 11: Advanced Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics (30 Hours)

1. Introduction

1.1. What is yoga?

1.2. The relevance of yoga today

1.3. Significance of yoga in modern life

1.4. Desire for happiness

1.5. Meaning

1.6. Definition of Yoga

1.7. History of Yoga

i. Pre-Vedic/Tantric Period (5000BC - 1500BC)

ii. Vedic Period (1500BC - 500BC)

iii. Post-Vedic Period (500BC - 500AD)

iv. Classical Yoga

v. Post-Classical Yoga

vi. Renaissance Period (500AD – 1000AD)

vii. Medieval Period (1000AD - 1757AD)

viii. Colonial Period (1757AD – 1947AD)

ix. Modern Period (1947AD - Now)

2. Our School’s Unique Lineage

2. Introduction to School’s Lineage-(Guru–Shishya Tradition)

3. Shad-Darshan (Six Schools of Indian Philosophy)

3.1. Introduction

3.2. Primary purpose of the Darsanas

3.3. Common Factors

3.4. Nyaya Darsana - by Sage Gautama

3.4.1. Definition

3.4.2. The Sixteen topics

3.4.3. The Nyaya theory of knowledge

3.4.4. Isvara or God

3.4.5. Jivas or Individual Souls

3.5. Vaishesika Darsana – by Sage Kanad

3.5.1. Definition

3.5.2. The seven Padarthas(an object of knowledge)

3.5.3. God and the World

3.6. Sankhya Darsana - by Sage Kapila

3.6.1. Definition

3.6.2. The Pramanas or metods of Knowledge

3.6.3. The Prameyas or the Objects to be Known(knowing true self)

3.6.4. Bondage and Liberation

3.7. Yoga Darsana- by Sage Patanjali

3.8. Poorv Mimamsa Darsana- by Sage Jaimini

3.8.1. Definition

3.8.2. Theory of Knowledge

3.8.3. Metaphysics

3.9. Uttar Mimansa (Vedanta) Darsana - by Sage Ved Vyasa

3.9.1. Definition

4. Samkhya Yoga, Prakriti and its Evolutes: Returning to Self-realization

4.1. Evolutes of Unmanifested Matter

4.2. Purusha

4.3. Prakriti

4.4. Mahat or Buddhi

5. Yoga, Vedanta, and Tantra

5.1. Yoga

5.2. Vedanta

5.3. Tantra

6. Nadis

6.1. Ida, Pingala and Sushumna

7. Chakras

7.1. Chakras Yoga’s Psychic Physiology

•Muladhara

•Svadhisthana

•Manipura

•Anahata

•Vishuddha

•Ajna

•Bindu

•Sahasrara

7.2. The psychic centres

8. Pancha kosha (Five layer of existence)

1. Food sheath (Anna-maya kosa)

2. Vital-Air sheath (Prana-maya kosa)

3. Mental sheath (Mana-maya kosa)

4. Intellectual sheath (Vignana-maya kosa)

5. Bliss sheath (Ananda-maya kosa)

9. Karma yoga

9.2. Jnana Yoga (path of knowledge)

9.2.1. Meaning

9.2.2. Jnana yoga consists of seven parts:

9.3. Raja Yoga (path of royal yoga)

9.3.1. Aim of Raja Yoga

9.3.2. Practice (abhyasa) and dispassion (vairagya)

9.3.3. Astanga Yoga(eight limbs of yoga)

9.4. Path of Devotion (Bhakti Yoga)

9.5. Types of Bhakti

9.6. Sakamya Bhakti

9.7. Nishkamya Bhakti

9.8. Apara Bhakti

9.9. Para Bhakti

10. Mantra yoga

10. Hatha Yoga Pradipika

10.1. Introduction to Hatha Yoga

10.1.1. Science of purification

10.1.2. Emphasis on shatkarma

10.2. Hatha yoga

10.3. Chapter – I Asanas

10.4. Chapter – II Shat Karma and Pranayama

10.5. Chapter – III Mudras and Bandhas

11. Antahkarana (Inner Psychic Functions)

i. Manas - mind

ii. Buddhi - intellect

iii. Chitta - consciousness

iv. Ahamkāra - ego

11.1. Antahkarana Shuddhi

12. Dharma

12.1. Definition

i. Duty towards self

ii. Duty towards gods

iii. Duty towards ancestors

iv. Duty towards progeny

v. Duty towards fellow human beings

vi. Duty towards other living beings

vii. Duty towards society

viii. Moral duties

ix. Professional (caste) duties

x. Duties towards other faiths

13. Purusharthas

13.1. Dharma (Duty)

13.2. Artha (Worldly gain)

13.3. Kama (Physical and Sensual Pleasure)

13.4. Moksha (Liberation or Enlightenment)S

13.5. Chaturvargas(four stages of human life)

i. Brahamacharya ashrama

ii. Grihastha ashrama

iii. Vanaprastha ashrama:

iv. Sanyasa ashrama

14. Application of yoga Philosophy in Daily Life

14.1. Sivananda Yoga, the five principles of Yoga Philosophy?

i. Proper Relaxation

ii. Right Exercise

iii. Right Breathing

iv. Right Diet

v. Meditation and Positive thinking

14.2. Application of Raja Yoga in Daily Life

i. Yama - Self-Control consists of five principles:

ii. Niyama – Discipline consists of five principles:

iii. Asana - Physical Exercises and Pranayama - Breath Exercises

iv. Pranayama

v. Pratyahara - Withdrawal of Senses

vi. Dharana

vii. Dhyana - Meditation

viii. Samadhi - Complete Realization

15. Patanjali Yoga Sutra

15.1. Introduction to Patanjali Yoga Sutra

15.2. The basis and date of the Yoga Sutras

15.3. Commentators

15.4. Selected sutra from Samadhi and Sadhana pada

16. Vedas

16.1. Introduction

16.2. Veda is divided into two

1. Karma-Kanda

2. Upasana -Kanda

3. Jnana –Kanda

16.4. Four Vedas

1. Rig Veda - Praising, Agni (fire god), Rudra(storm God), Varuna(rain god)

2. Yajur Veda - Wisdom of sacrifices and sacrificial rites

3. Sama Veda - Emphasis upon sounds of the words of the mantras

4. Atharva Veda - Composition of the Vedas by Atharvana sect

16. 5. Each Veda consists of four parts:-

i) Samhitas (mantras or hymns)

ii) Brahmanas (explanations of mantras or rituals)

iii) Aranyakas (philosophical interpretation of the rituals)

iv) Upanishads (essence of the knowledge)

17. Upanishads

17.1. Introduction to the Upanishads

17.2. The meaning of the word Upanishad

17.3. Knowledge and ignorance

17.4. The main teachings of the Upanishads

i. Brahman

ii. Atman

iii. Prakriti

iv. Creation

v. Devas

vi. Organs

vii. Sacrifice

viii. Aum

ix. Death

x. Yoga

xi. Rebirth

xii. Karma

xiii. Liberation

xiv. Mahavakyas

xv. Conclusion

17.5. The 11 main Upanishads

18. Aitareya Upanishad

19. Isa Upanishad (Isavasya Upanishad)

20. Katha Upanishad

21. Kena Upanishad

22. Mandukya Upanishad

23. Mundaka Upanishad

24. Prasna Upanishad

25. Taittiriya Upanishad

18. Bhagavad Gita

Chapter - 1 Arjuna Vishada Yoga (Despondency of Arjuna)

Chapter - 2 Sankhya Yoga (Path of knowledge)

Chapter - 3 Karma Yoga (Yoga of Action)

Chapter - 4 Jnana-Vibhaga Yoga (Yoga of Wisdom)

Chapter - 5 Karma Sannyasa Yoga (Yoga of Renunciation of Action)

Chapter - 6 Adhyatma Yoga (Yoga of Meditation)

Chapter - 7 Jñāna Vijñāna Yoga (saguṇa - with form; nirguṇa - without form)

Chapter - 8 Akshara Brahma Yoga (Yoga of Imperishable Brahman)

Chapter - 9 Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (Yoga of Kingly Science and Kingly

Secret) Chapter - 10 Vibhuti Yoga (The Yoga of Divine Glories)

Chapter - 11 Visva Rupa Darsana Yoga (Yoga of the vision of the Cosmic Form)

Chapter - 12 Bhakti Yoga (Yoga of Devotion)

Chapter - 13 Kshetra-Kshetrajna-Vibhaga (Distinction between Field and Knower of

Field) Chapter - 14 Guna Traya Vibhaga Yoga (Yoga of the Division of the Three

Gunas)

Chapter - 15 Purushottama Yoga (Yoga of Supreme Purusha)

Chapter – 16 Daivasura-Sampad-Vibhaga Yoga (Yoga of Divine and Demoniacal

Nature) Chapter -17 Sraddha Traya Vibhaga Yoga (Yoga of the Threefold Faith)

Chapter - 18 Moksha Sannyasa Yoga (Yoga of Liberation by Renunciation)

19. Psycho Analysis in Bhagavad-Gita

20. Yogic Concept of Disease

20.1. Modern medical perspective view on Disease

20.2. Concept of Disease in yoga

21. Stress Management through Yoga

21.1. Why People Experience Stress

21.2. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Level 1 - Physiological Needs

Level Two – Safety Needs Level

Three – Belonging Needs Level

Four – Ego-Status

Level Five – Self-Actualization

21.3. Reducing Stress through Time Management

22. Yoga, Health, Wellness & Lifestyle

22.1. Health and Wellness

i) Physical Dimension of Health

ii) Emotional Dimensions of Health

iii) Social Dimension of Health

iv) Intellectual Dimension of Health

V) Spiritual Dimension of Health

23. Yogic Diet

23.1. Moderate Diet

23.2. Nutrition

23.3. Types of Diet

24. Ayurveda

24.1. Understanding Vata, Pitta & Kapha

24.1. Vata Dosha

24.1.1. Tips for balancing Vata:

24.1.2. The Vata balancing diet

24.2. Pitta Dosha

24.2.1. The Pitta balancing diet

24.3. Kapha Dosha

24.3.1. Tips for balancing Kapha:

24.3.2. The Kapha balancing diet

24.4. The seven dhatus (bodily tissues)

24.5. Dinacharya(living in harmony with nature’s rhythms)

24.6. Take your herbs

25. Naturopathy

25.1. Principles and Practice of Nature Cure

25.2. Basic Principles

25.3. Principles and Practice of Nature Cure

25.4. Nature Cure and Modern System

25.5. Methods of Nature Cure

26. Naturopathy

26. Ethics, teachings and practice of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha

26.1. The Four Noble Truths

26.2. The Noble Eightfold Path

26.3. The Five Precepts

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Module 12: Advanced Practicum

1. Asana teaching and adjustment

2. Practicum (assistant in class)

3. Practicum (gentle yoga class)

4. Practicum (Hatha or Vinyasa full class)

5. Practicum (hatha yoga class)

6. Practicum (mock class according to team)

7. Practicum (Vinyasa yoga class)

8. Practicum(Vinyasa flow)

9. Mudra & Bandha Class

10. Pranayama Class

11. Pratyahara(sensory withdrawal) Class

12. Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) Class

13. Back bending Asana Class

14. Core and Inverted Asana class

15. Forward bending & hip opening class

16. Mudra & Bandha Class

17. Standing Asana Class

18. Pranayama Class

19. Pratyahara(sensory withdrawal) Class

20. Sitting Asana Class

21. Supine Asana Class

22. Twisting Asana Class

Module 13: Project Work (100 to 150 Pages)

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