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 elevation)
Ashtanga Yoga
- Yama
- Niyama
- Asana
- Pranayama
- Pratyahara
- Dharana
- Dhyana
- Samadhi
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
Teaching Methodology
- Corrections of different Hatha yogic practices
- Teaching techniques
- Chantings
- Mantras (pranava mantra)
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