YOGA TEACHER & EVALUATOR

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

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

Introduction to Human Body–Anatomy and Physiology

3.1 Introduction to Human Body.
3.2 Basic structure and functions of Musculoskeletal system, Respiratory system, Cardio vascular system, Nervous system, Digestive system and Endocrine
3.3 Homeostasis: its mechanism to maintain the internal environment of the body.
3.4 Introduction to sensory organs (Eyes, Nose, Ears, Tongue and Skin).
3.5 Impact 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

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

Yoga For Health And Wellness.

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

Yoga For Disease Prevention And Health Promotion.

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

1. Prayer:

1. 1.1 Concept and recitation of Pranava.
2. 1.2 Concept and recitation of other hymns.
3. 1.3 Selected universal prayers, invocations and Nishpatti Bhava.

2. Yogic Shat Karma:

1. 2.1 Neti: Sutra Neti and Jala Neti.
2. 2.2 Dhauti: Vamana Dhauti (Kunjala)
3. 2.3 Kapalabhati (Vatakrama)

3. Yogic SukshmaVyayama and SthulaVyayama

1. Yogic SukshmaVyayama (Micro Circulation Practices)
   

   Neck Movement

   – Griva Shakti Vikasaka( I,II,III,IV)

   Shoulder Movement

   – BhujaBalli Shakti Vikasaka

   – PurnaBhuja 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

2. Yogic Sthula Vyayama (Macro Circulation Practices)

   – Sarvanga Pushti

   – HridGati (Engine Daud)

4. Yogic Surya Namaskara with Mantra

5. Yogasana

1. 5.1 Tadasana, Hastottanasana, Vrikshasana
2. 5.2 Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana
3. 5.3 Trikonasana, Parshva Konasana, Katichakrasana
4. 5.4 Dandasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana
5. 5.5 Yogamudrasana, Parvatasana
6. 5.6 Bhadrasana, Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, UttanaMandukasana
7. 5.7 Pashchimottanasana, Purvottanasana
8. 5.8 Vakrasana, ArdhaMatsyendrasana, Gomukhasana
9. 5.9 Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana
10. 5.10 Pavanamuktasana and its variations
11. 5.11 Uttanapadasana, ArdhaHalasana, Setubandhasana, Saral-Matsyasana
12. 5.12 Halasana, Chakrasana
13. 5.13 Sirshasana
14. 5.14 Shavasana

6. Preparatory Breathing Practices

1. 6.1 Sectional Breathing (Abdominal, Thoracic and Clavicular Breathing)
2. 6.2 Yogic Deep Breathing
3. 6.3 Anuloma Viloma /Nadi Shodhana

7. Pranayama

1. 7.1 Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
2. 7.2 Ujjayi Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
3. 7.3 Shitali Pranayama (without Kumbhaka)
4. 7.4 Sitkari Pranayama (without Kumbhaka)
5. 7.5 Bhramari (without Kumbhaka)

8. Concept and Demonstration of Bandha

1. 8.1 Jalandhara Bandha
2. 8.2 Uddiyana Bandha
3. 8.3 Mula Bandha

9. Concept and Demonstration of Mudra

1. 9.1 Yoga Mudra
2. 9.2 Maha Mudra
3. 9.3 Viparitakarani Mudra

10. Practices leading to Dhyana Sadhana

1. 10.1 Body awareness and Breath awareness
2. 10.2 Yoga Nidra
3. 10.3 Antarmauna
4. 10.4 Recitation of Pranava and Soham
5. 10.5 Recitation of Hymns
6. 10.6 Practice of Dhyana

11. Methods of Teaching Yoga

1. 11.1 Teaching methods with special reference to Yoga.
2. 11.2 Factors influencing Yoga teaching.
3. 11.3 Need of teaching practice and its use in Yogic practice.
4. 11.4 Teaching Aids : Meaning and Need, Role of Language, Voice, Fluency, Clarity and Body language in an ideal presentation.
5. 11.5 Methods of teaching Yoga to an individual, small group and large group.
6. 11.6 Lecture cum demonstration in Yoga: Its meaning, importance and method of its Presentation.
7. 11.7 Lesson plan: Its meaning and need.
8. 11.8 Preparation of lesson plan in Yoga, Preparation of lesson plan for an individual and for a group.
9. 11.9 Presentation of lessons in specific Yogic practices: Kriya, Asana, Pranayama, and Dhyana.
10. 11.10 Assessment of a Yoga class (detection and correction of mistakes).
11. 11.11 Measurement, assessment and evaluation: concepts, principles and applications.
12. 11.12 Examination reforms and designing formative and summative evaluation.
13. 11.13 Programme evaluation: Yoga class/ workshops/ camps, Yoga teaching, and Yoga teacher.
14. 11.14 Assessment of Yoga centres and institutes- criteria, processes, instruments, results.