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CERTIFICATE COURSE IN YOGA EDUCATION
A. Course Objectives: This course has been prepared with the following objectives in mind:-
1. To enable student to become competent and committed professionals willing to perform as
Yoga trainer.
2. To make student to use competencies and skills needed for becoming an effective Yoga
trainer
3. To enable student to understand the types of the types of Yoga
4. To acquaint student with the practical knowledge of Yogasana, Kriyas, Bandhas, Mudras,
Yogic Therapy and Pranayama
5. To enable student to prepare the Yoga programme
6. To enable students to understand the Yogic therapy and its application.
B. Course Structure: The certificate course basically comprises of six modules. They are as follows:
1. Yoga and Physical Education 05 hours
2. Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices 15 hours
3. Traditional Yoga 10 hours
4. Yoga and Mental Health 05 hours
5. Teaching Methodology in Yoga (Theory & Practical) 15 hours
6. Practical 30 hours
Total 80 hours
C. Important Informations Related to Course:
Duration Six Weeks
No. of seats 30
Minimum Qualification Senior Secondary (10+2) with ability to follow lectures both in Hindi
and English
Maximum Age 35 Years as on the last date of application.
Course Fee Rs. 8000/-
D. Evaluation Guidelines:
Marks (%) Division
Grades
Less than 35 Nil Fail
35-39 C 3rd Division
40-44 C-
45-49 C+
50-54 B- 2nd Division
55-59 B
60-64 B+
65-69 A- 1st Division
70-79 A
80 and above A+ 1st Division with Distinction
E. Course Content:
Introduction
Along with professionals courses the certificate course in yoga education also contribute and
developing a bright career. It aims to disseminate the knowledge and proficiency in health and
hygiene, personality development, relaxation and concentration etc. through this course.
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(i) Theory (50 Hrs.)
Unit-I: Yoga and Physical Education: (5 hrs)
Concepts of Yoga and Physical Education; Aims and Objectives of Yoga and Physical
Education; Comparison in physical exercise and Yogic Practices; Problems of integration of
personality tackled in Yoga; Application of Yoga in Physical Education; Utility of Yoga
techniques in Physical Education
Unit-II: Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices: (15 hrs)
Introduction of human body and systems in brief with special reference to stress on
respiratory, digestive, muscular and nervous system; Postural Physiology with reference to
Aasanas; Asana-Definition and classification. Similarities and dissimilarities, between Asana
and exercise; Pranayam- Definition and classification. Difference between Pranayam and
deep breathing importance of Rechka, Kumbhaka, Purraka; Introduction to Kriyas, Mudras
and Bandhas in brief.
Unit-III: Traditional Yoga: (10 hrs)
Introduction, definition of yoga according to Patanjali, Geeta, Hath Pradipika, Gherand Samhita
etc.; Yoga sutra as given in Astang Yoga of Charandas: Sanyam, Yama, Niyama, Asana, Vayu,
Nadi, Pranayama and types of Kumbhakas; Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi, Satkarma
Mudra and Bandh
Unit-IV: Yoga and Mental Health: (5 hrs)
Health, Mental Health, Hygiene, Mental hygiene: Yogic and Medical perspectives; Concept
of normality: Psychological and yogic approaches; Emotional Disorders: Causes, Effects and
Remedies in Patanjali Yogic approaches; Prayer-its significance in yogic practices; Anger
stress management through yoga; Asthama, B.P., Diabetes, Obesities and Backache
management through yoga.
Unit-V: Teaching Methodology in Yoga: (5hrs theory +10hrs Practical)
Introduction: Need of practice of teaching and its use in yogic practices; Involving scientific
principles in teaching of yoga practice; Presentation technique: its meaning; Presentation of
specific practices: Asanas, Pranayama etc.; Teaching Aids: Its meaning and need; Class
Management: Its meaning and need; Lesson Plan: Its meaning and need; Preparation of
Lesson Plan in yogic practices; Time allotment in different yogic lesson plans; Lesson
presentation.
(ii) Practical (30 hrs)
(i) Practical Training (i) Assanas, Pranayams
1. Shirshasana 11. Dhanurasana 21. Gomukhasana
2. Sarvangasana 12. Paschimottasana 22. Akranadhanurasana
3. Matsyasana 13. Vajrasana 23. Tadasana
4. Halasan 14. Supta Vajrasana 24. Chakrasana
5. Shavasana 15. Mayurasana 25. Pad-hastasana
6. Naukasana 16. Bakasana 26. Katasana
7. Pavanmiktaasana 17. Tolangulasana 27. Vrikshasana
8. Bhujangasana 18. Parvatasana 28. Katichakrasana
9. Ardha-Shalabhasana 19. Janusirasana 29. Anulomiviloma
10. Shalvasana 20. Badhapadmasana 30. Ujjayi
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(ii) Mudras and Kriyas
1. Yoga Mudra 6. Nauli
2. Vishnu Mudra 7. Kapalbhati
3. Vippritkarni 8. Agnisar
4. Simh Mudra 9. Vamankriya
5. Neti-jal-Sutra 10. Recitation of Mantras
Note: Practical Test and written examination would be conducted at the end of the course.
References:
1. Gore M.M., Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices (2nd revised Edition), Kanchan
Prakashan, Pune, 1991. P. 159.
2. Kuvalayananda, Swami, Yogasana (Hindi), Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, 1992, p to 165.
3. Kuvalayananda, Swami, Asana (English), Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, 1992
4. Charandas, Saint, Astangyoga, Translation in English by Om Prakash Tiwari,
Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, 1983, p56, (Hindi version) p. 62.
5. Digambarji, Swami and Pt. Raghunath Shastri Kokaje (ed) Hathpradipika of Swatmaram. (2 nd
Edition) Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, 1998
6. Kuvalyananda, Swami, Yogasana (Hindi), Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla,Pune, 1992, pp. 166.
7. Kubalyaananda, Swami, Asana (English) Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, 1992
8. Acharya Devbert, Asam Pranayama: Vaigyanik Vivechan Evam Chikitsa (Hindi) Srimad
Dayanad Ved Vidyalaya, New Delhi, 1997, pp. 264
9. Gokhale, Yoga: its Philosophy and Science, DL Trust, Pune, 1995.
10. Tiwari, O.P, Asana: Why and How (English and Hindi), Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla,Pune,
1991, pp. 225.
11. Kuvalyananda, Swami, Yogasana (Hindi), Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla,Pune, 1992, pp. 166.
12. Kubalyaananda, Swami, Asana (English) Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla
13. Gharote M.L. and S.K. Ganguly, Teaching methods for yogic practices.
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