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
  • Natural foods and diet
Teaching Methodology
  • Corrections of different Hatha yogic practices
  • Teaching techniques
  • Chantings
  • Mantras (pranava mantra)




 
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