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Core Curriculum and Competencies

SYLLABUS FOR

Level 1 

  1. Name of the certification: 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course
  2. Course level: Level 1
  3. Requirement/ Eligibility: For admission in the course it is suggested/ desired that the candidate should have passed min 10 or 10+2 standard/High School/Secondary School certificate from a recognized School/board or equivalent. However, the Yoga Institutions can define their own eligibility.
  4. Brief Role Description: Certified Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) can teach basics of Yoga / common Yoga protocol developed by the YOGA Association USA for International Day of Yoga for prevention of diseases and health promotion. They can conduct Yoga practice / Yoga classes in parks, Community, societies, Yoga Studios, Fitness Center also organize Yoga Events. workshops and seminars.
  5. Minimum age: 16+
  6. Personal Attributes: The job requires an individual to have good communication skills, time management skills and 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, empathetic, language proficiency.
  7. Duration of course: Not less than 200 hours or not less than 6 months part time or not less than 6 weeks or 45 days as full time course.
  8. Mark Distribution: Total Marks: 1000 (Theory: 250 + Practical: 750)

Theory

Unit No.Unit NameMarks
1Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices100
2Introduction to Yoga Texts100
3Yoga Anatomy & Physiology50
Total250

Practical

Unit No.Unit NameMarks
11 Demonstration Skills300
2Teaching Skills150
3Application of knowledge150
4Field Experience150
Total750
THEORY

YOGA HUMANITIES (History, Philosophy, Ethics)

Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices

  1. Yoga: Etymology, definitions, aim, objectives and misconceptions.
  2. Yoga: Its origin, history and development.
  3. Guiding principles to be followed by Yoga practitioners.
  4. Principles of Yoga (Triguna, Antahkarana-chatustaya, Tri-Sharira/ Panchakosha).
  5. Introduction to major schools of Yoga (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Patanjali, Hatha).
  6. Introduction to Yoga practices for health and wellbeing.
  7. Introduction to Shatkarma: meaning, purpose and significance in Yoga Sadhana.
  8. Introduction to Yogic Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama and Surya Namaskara.
  9. Introduction to Yogasana: meaning, principles, and their health benefits.
  10. Introduction to Pranayama and Dhyana and their health benefits.

PROFESSIONAL ESSENTIALS

Introduction to Yoga Texts

  1. Introduction and study of Patanjala Yoga Sutra including memorization of selected Sutras (Chapter I- 1-12).
  2. Introduction and study of Bhagavad Gita including memorization of selected Slokas (Chapter II -47, 48, 49, 50 and 70).
  3. Introduction and study of Hathpradipika.
  4. General Introduction to Prasthanatrayee.
  5. Concepts and principles of Aahara (Diet) in Hathapradipika and Bhagawadgita ( Mitahara and Yuktahara).
  6. Significance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and wellbeing.
  7. Concept of mental wellbeing according to Patanjala Yoga.
  8. Yogic practices of Patanjala Yoga: Bahiranga and Antaranga Yoga.
  9. Concepts of healthy living in Bhagwad Gita.
  10. Importance of subjective experience in daily Yoga practice.
  11. Brief introduction to human body.
  12. Meaning and Means of health promotion and role of Yoga in health promotion.
  13. Yogic positive attitudes ( Maîtri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha).
  14. Concept of bhavas (Dharma, Jnana, Vairagya, Aishvarya) and their relevance in wellbeing.
  15. Dincharya and Ritucharya with respect to Yogic lifestyle.
  16. Holistic approaches of Yoga towards health and diseases.
  17. Introduction to First aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
  18. Yogic management of stress and its consequences.
  19. Yoga in prevention of metabolic and respiratory disorders.
  20. Yoga for personality development

Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics

Anatomy & Physiology

  1. Meaning of Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics?
  2. Cell & Tissues?
  3. Digestive system?
  4. Muscular System?
  5. Skeletal System & joint movement?
  6. Endocrinal System?
  7. Respiratory System?
  8. Cardio-vascular (Circulatory) system?
  9. Nervous System?
  10. Excretory System: – Study of Kidneys, Lungs?
PRACTICAL

YOGA TECHNIQUES, TRAINING, PRACTICE

Demonstration Skills

Prayer: Concept and recitation of Pranava and hymns.
Yoga Cleansing Techniques:Knowledge of Dhauti (Practice depend on student), Neti and practice of Kapalabhati.

Yogic Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama & Knowledge

  • a. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (Micro Circulation Practices
    • Neck Movement Griva Shakti Vikasaka (I,II,III,IV)
    • Shoulder Movement Bhuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka
    • Trunk Movement Kati Shakti Vikasaka (I, III, IV, V)
    • Knee Movement Jangha Shakti Vikasaka (II-A&B) Janu Shakti Vikasaka
    • Ankle movement Pada-mula shakti Vikasaka – A&B Gulpha-pada-pristha-pada-tala shakti Vikasaka
    • Side and front Bending, Trunk Twist
  • b. Yogic Sthula Vyayama (Macro Circulation Practices) & Knowledge
    • Sarvanga Pushti
    • Hrid Gati (Engine Daud means jogging on same place) Yogic Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskara)
Postures

Posture (Yogasana) & Knowledge

Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana, Kati Chakrasana,Trikonasana Dandasana, Sukhasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana, Bhadrasana, Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttana Mandukasana Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana Vakrasana, Gomukhasana Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Makarasana Pavanamuktasana, Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana Vipareetakarani, Saral Matsyasana, Shavasana and more.

Preparatory Breathing Practices

  • Sectional breathing (abdominal, thoracic and clavicular)
  • Yogic deep breathing

Breathing Exercise (Pranayama) & Knowledge

  • A. Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
  • B. Anulmoa Viloma Pranayam/Nadi Shodhana Pranayam
  • C. Sheetalee Pranayam/ Sheetkare Pranayam(with & without Kumbhaka)
  • D. BhramariPranayam / BhastrikaPranayam (with & without Kumbhaka)
  • E. Kaveri Pranayam /PalavaniPranayam (with & without kumbhaka)

Bandha

  • A.Jalandhara Bandha
  • B. Uddiyana Bandha
  • C. Mula Bandha
  • D. Maha Bandha

Mudra

  • A. Hasta Mudras
  • B. Chin,
  • C. Chinmaya,
  • D. Brahma,
  • E. Adi,
  • F. Jnana,
  • G. Dhyana
  • H. Nasika
Meditation

Methods of Teaching Yoga & Knowledge

Teaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga)

  • 1.1 Teaching methods with special reference to Yoga
  • 1.2 Factors influencing Yoga teaching
  • 1.3 Need teaching practice and its use in Yogic practice.
  • 1.4 Teaching Aids: Meaning and Need, Role of Language, Voice, Fluency, Clarity and Body language in an ideal presentation
  • 1.5 Methods of teaching Yoga to an individual, small group and large group
  • 1.6 Lecture cum demonstration in Yoga: Its meaning, importance and method of its Presentation
  • 1.7 Lesson plan: Its meaning and need
  • 1.8 Preparation of lesson plan in Yoga, Preparation of lesson plan for an individual and for a group
  • 1.9 Presentation of lessons in specific Yogic practices: Kriya, Asana, Pranayama, and Dhyana.
  • 1.10 Assessment of a Yoga class (detection and correction of mistakes).

Field Experience

  • Lesson Plan for Yoga Classes
  • Teach Group Yoga & Private Yoga Classes
  • Design Group Fitness Yoga Classes