1. Name of the Certification: –Yoga Teacher and Evaluator (YT&E)
2. Requirement/ Eligibility: –
(A). For open candidates there are no eligibility criteria
(B). For admission in the course, it is suggested/desired that the candidate should begraduate in any stream from a recognized University or equivalent. However, the Yoga institutions can define their eligibility.
3. Brief Role Description: – Master Trainers in Yoga educational institutions, Yogatraining courses, and training programs. He or she can also act as an Evaluator andassessor of Yoga professionals. Can teach in studios, institutions, colleges/universities/ institutions of higher learning.
4. Minimum age: – No age limit
5. Personal Attributes: – The job requires individuals to have good communication skills, time management skills, and the ability to understand the body language of the trainees. The job requires individual to possess key qualities such as self-discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time management, empathy, language proficiency, engaging with students, dedication to teaching, ability to build caring relationships with students, friendly and approachable, independent, credibility, analytical skills, etc
6. Credit points for certificate: – 46 credits
7. Duration of course: – Not less than 800 hours or not less than 15 months as part-time or not less than 9 months as a full-time course.
8. Mark Distribution: –Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 80+Practical: 120)
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Theory: – Unit Name and Marks Foundation of Yoga-20 Introduction to Yoga Texts-20 Yoga And Health-20 Applied Yoga-20 Total Marks: – 80 |
Practical: – Practical Work and Marks Demonstration Skills-60 Teaching Skills-20 Evaluation Skills- 20 Application of knowledge-10 Field Experience 10 Total Marks: – 120 |
Theory Syllabus
Unit 1:- Foundation of Yoga
1.1 Etymology and Definitions of Yoga (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita,Kathopanishad).
1.2 Brief Introduction to the origin, history, and development of Yoga (Pre-Vedic period toContemporary times).
1.3 Yoga in Principle Upanishads.
1.4 Yoga tradition in Jainism: Syadvada (theory of seven-fold predictions); Concept ofKayotsarga/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 NastikaDarshana).
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, ShriAurobindo, Maharishi Raman, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati,Swami Shivananda, ParamhansaMadhavadas Ji, Yogacharya Shri T.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 SukshmaVyayama, SthulaVyayama, Surya Namaskaraand their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.15 Concept and Principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles, and theirsignificance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.16 Concept and Principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types, and theirsignificance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.17 Concept and Principles of Pranayama: Meaning, definition, types, and theirsignificance 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 wellbeing.
Unit 2:- Introduction to Yoga Texts
2.1 Introduction to Prasthanatrayi, PurusharthaChatushtaya, and the goal of human life.
2.2 Yoga in Kathopanishad, Prashnopanishad, Taittiriyopanishad with special emphasison Panchakosha Vivek and Ananda Mimamsa.
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 Vasishtha.
2.7 Study of Patanjala Yoga Sutra including selected Sutras from the 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 Viveka-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 Patanjala and its importance for healthy living.
2.11 Bahiranga Yoga of Maharishi 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 development. Hatha Yoga: its meaning, definition, aim, objectives, and misconceptions about Hatha Yoga.
2.15 Sadhaka Tattva and Badhaka Tattva principles to be followed by Hatha Yogapractitioner.
2.16 Concept of Yoga 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, Nadanusandhana).
2.20 Relevance and importance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and wellbeing.
Unit 3:- Yoga and Health
- Introduction to Human Body–Anatomy and Physiology
3.1 Introduction to the Human body.
3.2 Basic structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system, Respiratory system,Cardiovascular system, Nervous system, Digestive system, and Endocrine system.
3.3 Homeostasis: its mechanism to maintain the internal environment of the body.
3.4 Introduction to sensory organs (Eyes, Nose, Ears, Tounge, and Skin).
3.5 Impact of Yogic practices on different systems of the human body: Benefits ofShatkarma, Yogasana, Pranayama, and Bandha on Respiratory, Circulatory,Musculoskeletal system.
- Introduction to Psychology
3.6 Introduction to psychology, the concept of the 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 Health. Importance of psychosocial environment for healthand 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 wellbeing.
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 preventive Health care- HeyamDukhamAnagram.
3.17 Potential causes of ill –health: Tapatrayas and Kleshas, Mental and Emotional illHealth: Antarayas.
3.18 ShuddhiPrakriyas in Yoga and their role in preventive and curative health.
3.19 Knowledge of Trigunas, Pancha-Kosha, Pancha-Prana, and Shatkchakra and theirrole in Health and Disease.
3.20 Yogic concept of Holistic Health and its importance in the management of diseases.
Practical Syllabus
A. Demonstration Skills
1. Prayer: –
Concept and Recitation of Pranava
Concept and Recitation of Hymns
Selected universal prayers, invocations, and Nishpatti Bhava.
2. Yogic Shat Karma: –
Neti: Sutra Neti and Jala Neti
Dhauti: Vamana Dhauti (Kunjala)
Kapalabhati (Vatakrama)
3. Yogic SukshmaVyayama and SthulaVyayama:-
(a). Yogic SukshmaVyayama (Microcirculation 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 prishtha-pada tala Shakti Vikasaka
(b). Yogic SthulaVyayama (Macrocirculation Practices)
- Sarvanga Pushti
- HridGati (Engine run)
4. Yogic Surya Namaskara with Mantra
5. Yogasana
5.1 Tadasana, Hastottanasana, Vrikshasana
5.2 ArdhaChakrasana, Padahastasana
5.3 Trikonasana, ParshvaKonasana, Katichakrasana
5.4 Dandasana, Bhadrasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana,
5.5 Yogamudrasana, Parvatasana
5.6 Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, UtthanaMandukasana,
5.7 Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana
5.8 Vakrasana, ArdhaMatsyendrasana, Gomukhasana
5.9 Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Salabhasana, Dhanurasana
5.10 Pavanamuktasana and its variations
5.11 Uttanapadasana, ArdhaHalasana, Setubandhasana, Saral-matsyasana
5.12 Halasana, Chakrasana
5.13 Sirshasana
5.14 Shavasana
6. Preparatory Breathing Practices
6.1 Sectional Breathing (Abdominal, Thoracic, and Clavicular Breathing)
6.2 Yogic Deep Breathing
6.3 AnulomaViloma/ NadiShodhana
7. Pranayama
7.1 Concept of Puraka, Rechaka, and Kumbhaka
7.2 Ujjayi Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
7.3 Shitali Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
7.4 Sitkari Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
7.5 Bhramari Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
8. Concept and Demonstration of Bandha
8.1 Jalandhara Bandha
8.2 Uddiyana Bandha
8.3 Mula Bandha
- Concept and Demonstration of Mudra
8.4 Yoga Mudra
8.5 Maha Mudra
8.6 Viparitakarani Mudra
9. Practices leading to Dhyana Sadhana
9.1 Body awareness and Breath awareness
9.2 Yoga Nidra
9.3 Antarmauna
9.4 Recitation of Pranava and Sohama
9.5 Recitation of Hymns
9.6 Practice of Dhyana
B. Teaching Skills
10. Methods of Teaching & Evaluation
10.1 Teaching methods with special reference to Yoga
10.2 Factors influencing Yoga teaching
10.3 Need of teaching practice and its use in Yogic practice.
10.4 Teaching Aids: Meaning and Need, Role of Language, Voice, Fluency, Clarityand Body language in an ideal presentation.
10.5 Methods of teaching Yoga to an individual, small group, and large group
10.6 Use of audio-visual aids, ICT, multimedia, and online resources
10.7 Lecture cum demonstration in Yoga: Its meaning, importance, and method of itsPresentation
10.8 Lesson plan: It’s meaning and need
10.9 Preparation of lesson plan in Yoga, Preparation of lesson plan for an individual andfor a group
10.10 Presentation of lessons in specific Yogic practices: Kriya, Asana, Pranayama, and Dhyana.
10.11 Assessment of a Yoga class (detection and correction of mistakes).
10.12 Measurement, assessment, and evaluation: concepts, principles, and applications
10.13 Examination reforms and designing formative and summative evaluation
10.14 Program evaluation: Yoga class/ workshops/ camps, Yoga teaching, and Yogateacher.
10.15 Assessment of Yoga centers and institutes- criteria, processes, instruments, results.
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