Syllabus

History of Yoga
  • History of Yoga
  • Yoga definition among various saints
  • Misconceptions about Yoga
  • Various Yoga systems
Yoga Philosophy
  • Goal and means of Yoga
  • Purpose of human birth (purusharthas)
  • 96 operating principles in micro & macrocosm
  • Various yogic texts (the way of living)
  • Science of living
  • Traditional path - Spiritual Path
  • Yamas and Niyamas (the central core of yogic sadhana and the spiritual upliftment)
Ashtanga Yoga
  • Yama - Restraints
    • Ahimsa - Non-Violence
    • Satya - Truthfulness
    • Brahmacharya - Chastity
    • Asteya - Non-Stealing
    • Aparigraha - Non-Acceptance of gifts and bribes
  • Niyama - Observances
    • Saucha - Purity
    • Santosha - Contentment
    • Tapas - Austerity
    • Swadhyaya - Study of religious scripture
    • Ishwara-Pranidhana - Worship of the Lord
  • Asana - Steady Pose
  • Pranayama - Control of the Vital Energy
  • Pratyahara - Withdrawal of the Senses from Objects
  • Dharana - Concentration
  • Dhyana - Meditation
  • Smadhi - Super-Conscious State
Learn the aim of Yoga and application to daily life

Hatha Yogic Practices
  • Asanas
  • Mudras
  • Bandhas
  • Surya namaskar
  • Kriya (shat kriyas in day-to-day life)
  • Pranayama
  • Hatha yogic practices for three bodies
Anatomy Physiology
  • Impact of yogic practices and different effects on different systems
  • Human body according to Yoga and Ayurveda (Rachana sharira)
  • Human Physiology (functions) Kriya sharira
  • Impact of Chakras on three bodies
Yoga Therapy
  • Therapeutic aspects of different Hatha yogic practices like Asana, pranayama, riyas, etc.
  • Special techniques especially for patients
  • Relaxation techniques
Yogic Diet
  • Natural foods and diet
Teaching Methodology
  • Corrections of different Hatha yogic practices
  • Teaching techniques
  • Chantings
  • Mantras (pranava mantra)
This programme will:
- Immerse students in the different domains and principles of yoga, and fundamentals of yogic traditions

- Transform one's practice, awareness, knowledge, and intelligence to a higher level

- Teach students the fundamentals in yoga anatomy, alignment, modifying postures and dealing with injuries

- Teach students to assess, address and cater to individual needs and differences, and understand asanas' variations and effects

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