Description

YCB Certification Workshops Level 1

Highlights

• Live sessions by a certified international faculty
• Available for national and international students
• Get a first-hand experience of the yogic lifestyle
• Live & Online Sessions will be held over Zoom, Google Duo or Microsoft Teams
• For Online sessions’ time zone: Delhi, India (India Standard Time, GMT 5.5)
• English instruction. Hindi language is provided if needed.
• Course starts every Month

Yoga styles

• Hatha Yoga / Traditional Yoga

What’s not included

• Accommodation
• Food
• Yoga props
• Yoga Certification Board (Govt. of India) Yoga Exam fees

Cancellation Policy

• A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.

Level 3 – Yoga Teacher and Evaluator (YT&E)
Theory

UNIT 1 Foundation of Yoga

• 1.1 Etymology and Definitions of Yoga (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwad Gita, Kathopanishad).
• 1.2 Brief Introduction to origin, history and development of Yoga (Pre- Vedic period to contemporary times)
• 1.3 Yoga in Principle Upanishads.
• 1.4 Yoga tradition in Jainism: Syadvada (theory of seven fold predictions); Concept of Kayotsarga / 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 Nastika Darshana).
• 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, Shri Aurobindo, Maharishi Raman, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Swami Shivananda, Paramhansa Madhavadas ji, Yogacharya Shri T. Krishnamacharya).
• 1.9 Guiding principles to be followed by the practioner.
• 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 Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskars and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
• 1.15 Concept and Principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
• 1.16 Concept and Principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana
• 1.17 Concept and Principles of Pranayama: Meaning, definition, types and their significance 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 well being

UNIT 2 Introduction to Yoga Texts

• 2.1 Introduction to Prasthanatrayee, Purushartha Chatushtaya and goal of human life.
• 2.2 Yoga in Kathopanishad, Prashanopanishad, Taittiriyopnishad with special emphasis on 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 Patanjal Yoga Sutra including selected sutras from following chapters (I- 1 to 12, II1 to 2, 46 to 55, III- 1 to 6).
• 2.8 Concept of Chitta, Chitta Bhumi, Chitta Vritti, Chitta Vikshepa, Chittaprasadanam, Klesha and Vivek-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 Patanjali and its importance for healthy living.
• 2.11 Bahiranga Yoga of Maharisi 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, and definition, aim, objectives and misconception about Hatha Yoga
• 2.15 Sadhaka Tattva and Badhaka Tattva principles to be followed by Hatha Yoga practitioner.
• 2.16 Concept of 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, Nadaanusandhana).
• 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 Human body.
• 3.2 Basic structure and functions of Musculoskeletal system, Respiratory system, Cardio vascular system, Nervous system, Digestive system and Endocrine system
• 3.3 Homeostasis: its mechanism to maintain 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 of Shatkarma, Yogasana, Pranayama and Bandha on Respiratory, Circulatory, Musculoskeletal system.

Introduction to Psychology

• 3.6 Introduction to psychology, concept of 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 health and 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 well being.
• 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 a preventive Health care- Heyam dukham anagatam.
• 3.17 Potential causes of ill –health: Tapatrayas and Kleshas, Mental and Emotional ill Health: Anatrayas.
• 3.18 Shuddhi Prakriyas in Yoga and their role in preventive and curative Health.
• 3.19 Knowledge of Trigunas, Pancha-Kosha, Pancha-Prana and Shatkchakra and their role in Health and Disease.
• 3.20 Yogic concept of Holistic Health and its importance in the management of Diseases.

UNIT 4 Applied Yoga

Yoga and Education

• 4.1 Education: Its meaning, definition and goal, role and importance of education in Human Excellence.
• 4.2 Yoga in Education: Salient features of Yoga Education, Factors of Yoga Education: Teacher, Student and Teaching, Guru- Shishya- Parampara and its importance in Yoga Education
• 4.3 Value Education: Its Meaning and Definition, Types of values, value –oriented Education in Personality Development.
• 4.4 Contribution of Yoga towards Development of Values, Spiritual Growth
• 4.5 Salient features of Ideal Yoga Teacher, Role of Yoga Teacher in Value-oriented Education, Role of Yoga in development of healthy society.

Yoga for Personality Development

• 4.6 Personality: Meaning and types of personality
• 4.7 Determinants of Personality with reference to psycho-social environment
• 4.8 Knowledge of various facets and stages of development of personality
• 4.9 Personality Development; Role of spirituality and positive attitude in personality development
• 4.10 Role of Yogic practices (Asana, Pranayama, Shatkarma, Bandha, Mudra etc.) in the Personality Development

Yogic management of stress and its Consequences

• 4.11 Definition, nature and types of stress.
• 4.12 Symptoms and consequences of stress on human mind.
• 4.13 Yogic perspective of stress. Yogic principles for the management of stress and its consequences.
• 4.14 Concepts and techniques of Stress management in Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjala Yogasutra and Bhagawad Gita.
• 4.15 Specific practices for stress management: Yogasana, Breath Awareness, Shavasana, Yoganidra, Pranayama and Meditation.

Yoga for prevention and management of Life Style Disorders

• 4.16 Concept of Yogic life style and its relevance
• 4.17 General knowledge about life style related disorders : Acidity , Constipation , Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS), Bronchial Asthma , Sinusitis, Hypertension, Neck pain, Low Backache, Osteo-arthritis etc
• 4.18 Role of Yoga in prevention and management of common disorder: Acidity, Constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Bronchial Asthma, Sinusitis, Hypertension, Neck pain, Low Backache, Osteo-arthritis.
• 4.19 Role of Yoga in prevention and management of non-communicable disorders.
• 4.20 Yoga as an integral medication.

Yoga Practical

5.1 Prayer

• Concept and Recitation of Pranava
• Concept and Recitation of Hymns
• Selected universal prayers, invocations and Nishpatti Bhava

5.2 Yogic Shat Karma

• Neti: Sutra Neti and Jala Neti
• Dhauti: Vamana Dhauti (Kunjal)
• Kapalbhati (Vatakrama)

5.3 Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama Yogic Sukshma Vyayama( Microcirculation 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, 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-pristha-pada-tala shakti Vikasaka

Yogic Sthula Vyayama( Macrocirculation Practices)

• Sarvanga Pushti
• Hrid Gati (Engine run)

5.4 Yogic Surya Namaskara with Mantra

5.5 Yogasana

• Tadasana, Hastottanasana, Vrikshasana
• Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana
• Trikonasana, Parshva Konasana, Katichakrasana
• Dandasana, Bhadrasana, Padmasana, Vajarasana,
• Yogamudrasana, Parvatasana
• Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Utthana Mandukasana,
• Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana
• Vakrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Gomukhasana
• Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Salabhasana, Dhanurasana
• Pavanamuktasana and its variations
• Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana, Saral-matsyasana
• Halasana, Chakrasana
• Sirshasan
• Shavasana

5.6 Preparatory Breathing Practices

• Sectional Breathing (Abdominal, Thoracic and Clavicular Breathing)
• Yogic Deep Breathing
• Anuloma Viloma/ Nadi Shodhana

5.7 Pranayama

• Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
• Ujjayee Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
• Sheetali Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
• Sitkari Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
• Bhramari Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)

5.8 Concept and Demonstration of Bandha and Mudra

1. a) Bandha

• Jalandhara Bandha
• Uddiyana Bandha
• Mula Bandha

1. b) Mudra

• Yoga Mudra
• Maha Mudra
• Vipareetakarani Mudra

5.9 Practices leading to Dhyana Sadhana

• Body awareness and Breath awareness
• Yoga Nidra
• Antanmauna
• Recitation of Pranava and Sohama
• Recitation of Hymns
• Practice of Dhyana

5.10 Methods of Teaching & Evaluation

• Teaching methods with special reference to Yoga
• Factors influencing Yoga teaching
• Need of teaching practice and its use in Yogic practice
• Teaching Aids : Meaning and Need, Role of Language, Voice, Fluency, Clarity and Body language in an ideal presentation
• Methods of teaching Yoga to an individual, small group and large group
• Use of audio-visual aids, ICT, multimedia and online resources
• Lecture cum demonstration in Yoga: Its meaning, importance and method of its Presentation
• Lesson plan: Its meaning and need
• Preparation of lesson plan in Yoga, Preparation of lesson plan for an individual and for a group
• Presentation of lessons in specific Yogic practices: Kriya, Asana, Pranayama, and Dhyana
• Assessment of a Yoga class (detection and correction of mistakes)
• Measurement, assessment and evaluation: concepts, principles and applications
• Examination reforms and designing formative and summative evaluation
• Programme evaluation: Yoga class/ workshops/ camps, yoga teaching, and yoga teacher
• Assessment of yoga centres and institutes- criteria, processes, instruments, results.

Book for reference for Theory

• 1 Goyandka, Harikrishandass :Yoga Darshan Geeta Press, Gorakhpur (Samvat 2061).
• 2 Karel Werner :Yoga and Indian Philosophy Motilal Banarasidas.,1975
• 3 Swami Vivekananda : Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga(4separate books) Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata, 2011 & 2012
• 4 Basavaraddi I. V. and Pathak, S. P. :Hathayoga ke Aadhar avam Prayoga(Sanskrit-Hindi), MDNIY, New Delhi, 2007
• 5 Sahay G. S. :HathayogapradipikaMDNIY, New Delhi, 2013
• 6 Gita press Gorakhpur :Shreemad Bhagvadgita Gita press Gorakhpur, Samvat 2073
• 7 Quality Council of India (QCI) :Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for Level 2Excel Books, New Delhi 2016
• 8 Kalidas Joshi and Ganesh Shankar :Yoga ke Sidhant Evam Abhyas,Madhya Pradesh Hindigrantha Akadami,Bhopal, 1995</s