Yoga Workshop
Shatkarma Workshop
The Shatkarmas affect and activate almost all of the vital systems in the body, especially the digestive, respiratory, circulatory and nervous systems. Among several Kriyas available in the Yogic lore, six major Kriyas are comprehensive. Each of these consists of a variety of practices.
- Trataka for eyes – practice of intense gazing at one point or object which develops the power of concentration
- Neti for cleansing upper nasal tract i.e from throat to nostrils
- Kapalbhati for lower respiratory tract from nostrils to lungs – a breathing technique for purifying the frontal region of the brain
- Dhouti series of cleansing techniques for digestive track. Some of them are:
- Varisara – cleansing of the intestines
- Vahnisara (agnisara) for activating the digestive fire
- Vaman – cleansing stomach with water
- Vatasara – cleansing intestines with air
- Nauli technique of massaging and strengthening the abdominal muscles and viscera
- Basti a technique for washing and toning the large intestine i.e lower Gastric Intestine (GIT)
The effects of the shatkarma can be summed up in one word – purification! When the different systems of the body have been purified, the overall result is that energy can flow through the body freely without blockages.
Pranayama
Description
The ancient Indian sages knew that some breathing techniques were simple to practice and brought great relaxation to the body and mind. These breathing techniques can be practiced with ease and at any time of the day on an empty stomach. Join the class, learn how to do pranayama. We all know that breathing is important, but because it happens without much thought, we tend to take for granted the enormous power of the breath. When we learn how to breathe with awareness, we can begin to loosen the grip of negative thoughts and emotions, and build the foundation that supports the journey of self-transformation.Join the workshop for a comprehensive weekend dedicated to exploring breathing practices that can promote healing and balance at the deepest physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.
Description
2 Hour workshop exploring the world of yoga through the lens of pranayama – ancient yogic breathing techniques used to create mind-body connection, relieve stress, control our moods, fight disease and go deeper in our meditation. Over 20+ exercises will be shared and demonstrated.
Throughout the course we will look at:
A combination of 20 different kriyas (cleansing techniques) and pranayama breathing exercises. bandhas (locks) and how to apply them.
how to apply these breathing techniques back into the physical asana practice.*
Meditation
Description
It is postulated that when a novïce attempts to meditate directly, there could be two responses based on the quality of the mind (i) a rajasic – active (personality) mind would be restless all through the session and (ii) a tamasic – a mind with inertia could fall asleep. This problem of the mind is addressed in the Mandukya Upanishad. Based on this a technique of ‘moving meditation’, which combines the practice of yoga postures with guided meditation was evolved, called cyclic meditation (CM), which has its’ origin in an ancient Indian text, Mandukya Upanishad.The verse on which CM is based, states: ‘In a state of mental inactivity awaken the mind; when agitated, calm it; between these two states realize the possible abilities of the mind.
Description
Yoga Nidra, state of dynamic sleep is derived from the tantras. It’s a powerful technique in which you learn systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation.In Yoga Nidra, the state of relaxation is reached by turning inwards, away from outer experiences. If the consciousness can be separated from external awareness and from sleep, it becomes very powerful and can be applied in many ways, for example, to develop the memory, increase knowledge and creativity, or transform one’s nature.
Yoga Philosophy
Description
Introduction to Patanjali Yoga Sutra:
Even though yoga has been mentioned in various ancient texts, including the Vedas, Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, etc, the credit for putting together a formal, cohesive philosophy of yoga goes to Sage Patanjali. In his Yoga Sutras, Patanjali has provided the very essence of the philosophy and teachings of yoga in a highly scientific and systematic exposition. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (YSP) are one of the six darshanas of Hindu schools of philosophy and a very important milestone in the history of Yoga.
Description
Gheranda Samhita was composed in the late 17th-century text which serves as an encyclopedia on Hatha yoga. It is nothing but a yogic manual delivered by sage Gheranda to disciple Chanda Kapali. Gheranda Samhita describes sevenfold yoga, which is not available in other Hatha yogic texts.Those practices are Shatkarma, Asana,Mudras,Pratyahara, Pranayama, Dhyana, and Samādhi. There are seven chapters in the text Gheranda Samhita and the ṣaṭkarmas (shatkarma) are given priority. It is a text of “Ghatastha yoga” whereas Patanjali yoga sutra gives a description of an eightfold path (Yama and niyama instead of shatkarma, mudra, and inclusion of Dharana). The concept of samadhi and methods in Gheranda Samhita is also different from that of Patanjali’s system.
Description
The term Bhagavad Gita has a message to people from all walks of life. Philosophers delight in the description of the ‘Karma Yoga’ and ‘Samkhya Yoga’. The proponents of Bhakti cult extol the several manifestations of the Lord – His almighty ‘Visvarupa’ (Devine form). The description of the ‘Gunas’ (sattva, rajas and tamas) can surprise even a hardcore psychologist. The common man finds solace in the concept of the ‘stitaprajna’ (equipoised soul) to overcome his ever increasing anxieties. Management experts see in it the entire process of Change management. Perhaps, the greatest (and the most modern) idea is the focus on commitment to work, without getting excited about the rewards. The portrait of a ‘Karma Yogi’ has made many a scholar – from both the occident and the orient, to sit up and take notice of the elegant truth behind all human endeavors. Hence, the Gita has universal appeal and it transcends the boundaries of time and space.
Description
Get introduced to “Hatha Yoga Pradipika” or “Light on Hatha Yoga”. Hatha Yoga Pradipika is a famous text on Hatha yoga which was written by Swami Svatmarama. Swami Svatmarama was a disciple of Swami Gorakhnath. The time of the composition of the text may be around the fifteenth century. Like Gheranda Samhita and the Shiva Samhita, it is also one classic treatise on Hatha yoga. Svatmarama synthesized the older Sanskrit concepts in his text. The text is based on asanas and pranayama, mudra, bandha, and sound meditation techniques. Hatha Yoga Pradipika lists 35 earlier Hatha yoga masters, including Adinatha, Matsyendranatha, and Goraksanatha, etc.
Mantra Chanting
Description
Creation began with Om. Sound is the first manifestation of physical creation. From the dimension of sound emerges the dimension of colors and from colors everything that we see in physical creation.A combination of certain codified sounds is a mantra.Every mantra has three aspects – shakti, beej, and keel. Shakti pertains to the specific energy which the mantra invokes, beej is the potential of the mantra and keel is what seals the shakti into the mantra enabling one to tap into its phenomenal potential. However, for a mantra to have its effect it is important that it be chanted in the right manner. Incorrect incantation might not produce the desired effect
YCB Certification workshop – Level I, II, III
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 1 – Yoga Protocol Instructor (YPI)
Theory
Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices
1.1 Yoga : Etymology, definitions, aim, objectives and misconceptions.
1.2 Yoga : Its origin, history and development.
1.3 Guiding principles to be followed by Yoga practitioners.
1.4 Principles of Yoga (Triguna, Antahkarana-chatustaya, Tri-Sharira/ Panchakosha).
1.5 Introduction to major schools of Yoga (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Patanjali, Hatha).
1.6 Introduction to Yoga practices for health and well being.
1.7 Introduction to Shatkarma: meaning, purpose and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.8 Introduction to Yogic Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama and Surya Namaskara
1.9 Introduction to Yogasana: meaning, principles, and their health benefits.
1.10 Introduction to Pranayama and Dhyana and their health benefits.
Introduction to Yoga Texts
2.1 Introduction and study of Patanjala Yoga Sutra including memorization of selected Sutras (Chapter I- 1-12).
2.2 Introduction and study of Bhagavad Gita including memorization of selected Slokas (Chapter II -47, 48, 49, 50 and 70).
2.3 Introduction and study of Hathpradipika
2.4 General Introduction to Prasthanatrayee.
2.5 Concepts and principles of Aahara (Diet) in Hathapradipika and Bhagawadgita (Mitahara and Yuktahara).
2.6 Significance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and well being.
2.7 Concept of mental wellbeing according to Patanjala Yoga.
2.8 Yogic practices of Patanjala Yoga: Bahiranga and Antaranga Yoga.
2.9 Concepts of healthy living in Bhagwad Gita.
2.10 Importance of subjective experience in daily Yoga practice.
Yoga for Health Promotion
3.1 Brief introduction to human body
3.2 Meaning and Means of health promotion and role of Yoga in health promotion.
3.3 Yogic positive attitudes ( Maîtri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha).
3.4 Concept of bhavas (Dharma, Jnana, Vairagya, Aishvarya) and their relevance in well being.
3.5 Dincharya and Ritucharya with respect to Yogic life style.
3.6 Holistic approach of Yoga towards health and diseases.
3.7 Introduction to First aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
3.8 Yogic management of stress and its consequences.
3.9 Yoga in prevention of metabolic and respiratory disorders.
3.10 Yoga for personality development.
Practical
Demonstration Skills
4.1 Prayer: Concept and recitation of Pranava and hymns.
4.2 Yoga Cleansing TechniquesKnowledge of Dhauti, Neti and practice of Kapalabhati.
4.3 Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama
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, 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 (Macro Circulation Practices)
Sarvanga Pushti
Hrid Gati (Engine Daud)
4.4 Yogic Surya Namaskara
4.5 Yogasana
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,
4.6 Preparatory Breathing Practices
Sectional breathing (abdominal, thoracic and clavicular)
Yogic deep breathing
4.7 Pranayama
Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
Anulmoa Viloma/Nadi Shodhana
Sheetalee (without Kumbhaka)
Bhramari (without Kumbhaka)
4.8 Understanding of Bandha
Jalandhara Bandha
Uddiyana Bandha
Mula Bandha
Understanding of Mudra
Hasta Mudras (chin, Chinmaya, Brahma, adi, jnana, Dhyana and Nasika)
4.10 Practices leading to Meditation and Dhyana Sadhana
Recitation of Pranava & Soham
Recitation of selected hymns, invocations and prayers from Vedas & Upanishadas
Body and breath awareness
Yoga Nidra
Teaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga)
Essentials of good lesson plan: concepts, needs, planning of teaching Yoga (Shatkriya, Asana, Pranayama & practices leading to Dhyana)
Principles of teaching Yoga protocol to different groups (beginners, children, youth, women, Geriatric population, and special attention group).
Preparation for a Yoga class (before and during the class)
Factors influencing yoga teaching.
Class management in Yoga: its meaning and needs.
Conducting yoga practical lessons: Precautions & Contraindications of practices)
Salient features of Ideal Yoga Instructor.
Models of ideal Yoga lesson plans
Book for reference for Theory
1 Goyandka, Harikrishandass : Yoga Darshan Geeta Press, Gorakhpur (Samvat 2061).
2 Swami Vivekananda : Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga (4separate books) Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata, 2011 & 2012
3 Sahay G. S. : Hathayogapradipika MDNIY, New Delhi, 2013
4 Gita press Gorakhpur : Shreemad BhagvadgitaGita press Gorakhpur, Samvat 2073
5 Kotecha, Vaidya Rajesh : A Beginner’s Guide to AyurvedaChakrapani Publications, Jaipur 2016
6 Quality Council of India (QCI) :Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for Level 1 Excel Books, New Delhi 2016
7 Brahmachari Swami Dhirendra :Yogic Suksma Vyayama,Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi, 1986
8 Sahay G. S. : HathayogapradipikaMDNIY, New Delhi, 2013
9 Kalayan : Upanishads (23rd year Special) Geeta Press, Gorakhpur
10 Gore M. M. :Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices,Kanchana Prakashana, Lonavala, 2004
11 Swami Karmananda :Management of Common Diseases, Bihar Yoga Publication Trust, 2006, Munger
12 Basavaraddi, I. V. & others : Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers,MDNIY, New Delhi, 2010
Description
YCB Certification Workshops Level 2
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 2- Yoga Wellness Instructor (YWI)
Theory
Unit 1- Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices
- 1.1 Yoga: Etymology, definitions (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwad Gita & Kathopanishad), aim, objectives and misconceptions.
- 1.2 Yoga: Its origin, history and development.
- 1.3 Brief Introduction to Samkhya and Yoga Darshana.
- 1.4 Life sketches and teachings of Yoga masters (Maharishi Ramana, Shri Aurobindo Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati).
- 1.5 Principles of Yoga and practices of healthy living
- 1.6 Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga
- 1.7 Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga.
- 1.8 Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga
- 1.9 Concept and principles of Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskara and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
- 1.10 Concept and principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
- 1.11 Concept and principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
- 1.12 Concept and principles of Pranayama: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
- 1.13 Introduction to Tri Bandha and their health benefits.
- 1.14 Dhyana and its significance in health and well being
- 1.15 Introduction to Yogic relaxation techniques with special reference to Yoga Nidra
Unit 2 Introduction to Yoga Texts
- 2.1 Introduction to Prasthanatrayee, Purushartha Chatushtaya and goal of human life.
- 2.2 Yoga in Kathopnishad, Prashanopanisha, Tattriyopnishad with special emphasis on Panchakosha Vivek and Ananda Mimamsa
- 2.3 Concept of Sthitaprajna, Bhakti, Karma and Dhyana in Bhagavad Gita.
- 2.4 Significance of Bhagavad Gita in day to day life
- 2.5 Concept of healthy living in Bhagavad Gita (Ahara, Vihara, Achara, Vichara)
- 2.6 Study of Patanjal Yoga Sutra including selected sutras from following chapters (I- 1 to 12, II- 46 – 51, III- 1 to 4).
- 2.7 Concept of Chitta, Chitta Bhumi, Chitta Vritti, Chitta Vikshepa, Chittaprasadanam and their relationship with wellness.
- 2.8 Bahiranga Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara).
- 2.9 Antaranga Yoga of Maharisi Patanjali (Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi)
- 2.10 Concept of mental well being according to Patanjala Yoga
- 2.11 Hatha Yoga: Its parampara, knowledge of basic Yoga texts (Hatha Pradipika and Gherand Samhita). Relationship between Hatha yoga and Raja Yoga.
- 2.12 Sadhaka and Badhaka tatva, principle to be followed by Hatha Yoga practitioner.
- 2.13 Concept of Matha, Mitahara, Pathya & Apthaya.
- 2.14 Concepts of Nadis, Prana and Pranayama for Subjective experiences.
- 2.15 Knowledge of Hatha Yoga practices for wellness (Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama, Mudra, Nadaanusandhana).
Unit 3 Yoga for Wellness
- 3.1 General introduction to human body and nine major systems of human body
- 3.2 Introductions to sensory organs (Eyes, Nose, Ears, Tongue and Skin).
- 3.3 Basic functions of nine major systems of human body and homeostasis.
- 3.4 Yogic concept of health and wellness.
- 3.5 Concept of Tridoshas, Sapta Dhatu, Agni, Vayu and Mala; their role in wellness
- 3.6 Concepts of Dinacharya and Ritucharya and their importance in well being.
- 3.7 Importance of Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya in well being.
- 3.8 Yogic concept of mental hygiene: Maître, Karuna, Mudita & Upeksha).
- 3.9 Importance of psychosocial environment for health and wellness.
- 3.10 Yogic concept and principles of Ahara(Mitahara, Yuktahara).
- 3.11 Health benefits of Suryanamaskara, Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama and practices leading to Dhyana (as per the practical syllabus of the course).
- 3.12 Salient features and contra indications of Yoga practices for well being (as per the practical syllabus of the course).
- 3.13 Knowledge of common diseases; their prevention and management by Yoga.
- 3.14 Knowledge of role of Yoga in the management of non communicable diseases.
- 3.15 Concept of stress and Yogic management of stress and its consequences
Yoga Practical
- Prayer
- 1.1 Concept and Recitation of Pranava
- 1.2 Concept and Recitation of Hymns
- 1.3 Selected universal prayers, invocations and Nishpatti Bhava.
- Yogic Shat Karma
- 2.1 Neti: Sutra Neti and Jala Neti
- 2.2 Dhauti: Vamana Dhauti (Kunjal)
- 2.3 Kapalbhati (Vatakrama)
- Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama
- 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, 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 Sukshma Vyayama (Micro circulation practices)
- Sarvanga Pushti
- Hrid Gati (Engine daud)
- Yogic Surya Namaskara with Mantra
- Yogasana
- 5.1 Tadasana, Hastottanasana, Vrikshasana
- 5.2 Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana
- 5.3 Trikonasana, Parshva Konasana, Katichakrasana
- 5.4 Dandasana, Padmasana, Vajarasana,
- 5.5 Yogamudrasana, Parvatasana
- 5.6 Bhadrasana, Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttana Mandukasana,
- 5.7 Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana
- 5.8 Vakrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Gomukhasana
- 5.9 Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana
- 5.10 Pavanamuktasana and its variations
- 5.11 Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana, Sarala-Matsyasana
- 5.12 Shavasana,
- Preparatory Breathing Practices
- 6.1 Sectional Breathing (Abdominal, Thoracic and Clavicular Breathing)
- 6.2 Yogic Deep Breathing
- 6.3 Anuloma Viloma/ Nadi Shodhana
- Pranayama
- 7.1 Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
- 7.2 Ujjayee Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
- 7.3 Sheetalee Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
- 7.4 Sitkaree Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
- 7.5 Bhramaree Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
- Concept and Demonstration of Bandha
- 8.1 Jalandhara Bandha
- 8.2 Uddiyana Bandha
- 8.3 Mula Bandha
- Concept and Demonstration of Mudra
- 9.1 Yoga Mudra
- 9.2 Maha Mudra
- 9.3 Vipareetakarani Mudra
- Practices leading to Dhyana Sadhana
- 10.1 Body awareness and Breath awareness
- 10.2 Yoga Nidra
- 10.3 Antarmauna
- 10.4 Recitation of Pranava and Soham
- 10.5 Recitation of Hymns
- 10.6 Practice of Dhyana
- Teaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga)Geeta Press, Gorakhpur (Samvat 2061).
- 1.1 Teaching methods with special reference to Yoga
- 1.2 Factors influencing Yoga teaching
- 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)
Book for reference for Theory
- 1 Goyandka, Harikrishandass : Yoga Darshan
- 2 Ravi Shankar, Sri Sri : Upanishad, Vol. I
- 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
- 9 Brahmachari Swami Dhirendra : Yogic Suksma Vyayama,Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi, 1986
- 10 Digambarji Swami and Gharote M.L. : Gheranda Samhita,Kaivalyadhama S.M.Y.M. Samiti, Lonavala 1997
- 11 Sahay G. S.HathayogapradipikaMDNIY, New Delhi, 2013
- 12 Kalayan Upanishads (23rd year Special) Geeta Press, Gorakhpur
- 13 Gore M. M.Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices,Kanchana Prakashana, Lonavala, 2004
- 14 Telles, ShirleyA Glimse of the Human bodySwami Vivekanand Yoga Prakashan, Bangalore, 1998
- 15 Swami KarmanandaManagement of Common Diseases, Bihar Yoga Publication Trust, 2006, Munger
- 16 Bhogal, R. S : Yoga & Mental Health and beyondACE Enterprises, Madhu Rajnagar, Pune Road, Pune, 2010
- 17 Jayadeva, Yogendra : Cyclopedia Vol I, II, III & IV
- 18 Basavaraddi, I.V.How to manage Stress through YogaMDNIY, New Delhi
- 19 Kotecha, Vaidya Rajesh A Beginner’s Guide to AyurvedaChakrapani Publications, Jaipur 2016
- 20 MDNIYYoga Module for Wellness Series (1 to 10)MDNIY, New Delhi 2011
Book for reference for Practicum
- 1. Brahmachari Swami Dhirendra :Yogic Suksma Vyayama,Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi
- 2. Brahmachari, Swami Dhirendra :Yogasana VijnanaDheerendra Yoga Prakashana, New Delhi
- 3. Iyengar, B. K. S. :Light on Yoga, Harper Collins Publisher, New Delhi, 2005
- 4. Swami Kuvalyananda : Pranayama,Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, 1992
- 5. Saraswati, Swami Satyananda : Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, BandhaBihar School of Yoga, Munger, 2006
- 6. Basavaraddi, I.VA Monograph on Yogic Suksma Vyayama,MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016
- 7. Basavaraddi, I.V.A Monograph on ShatakarmaMDNIY, New Delhi, 2016
- 8. Basavaraddi, I.VA Monograph on Yogasana,MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016
- 9. Basavaraddi, I.V.A Monograph on Pranayama,MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016
- 10. Tiwari O.P.Asana Why & How ?Kaivalyadhama, SMYM Samiti, Lonavla
- 11. Basavaraddi, I.V. & Bharti Swami Anant Pratah SmaranaMDNIY, New Delhi, 2016
- 12. Saraswati, Swami atyanandaSuryanamashkaraBihar School of Yoga, Munger, 2006
- 13. Joshi K.S.Yogic PranayamaOrient Paperbacks, New Delhi 2009
- 14. Quality Council of India (QCI)Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for level 2Excel Books, New Delhi 2016
- 15. Basavaraddi, I. V. & others :Yoga Teachers Manual for School TeachersMDNIY, New Delhi, 2010
- 16. Gharote, M.L.Teaching Methods for Yogic practices,Kaivalyadhama Ashram, Lonavla
- 17. Iyengar, B.K.S Yoga Shastra (Vol-I & II) Ramamani Iyenger MemorialYoga, Institute, Pune YOG, Mumbai
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
a) Bandha
Jalandhara Bandha
Uddiyana Bandha
Mula Bandha
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
Other Workshops
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Yoga is considered the sister science of Ayurveda—the other side of the same coin. When using these therapeutic disciplines together, they can offer powerful healing as well as overall health and well-being.The great thing about Ayurveda is that it considers each of us as constitutionally unique. There is no “one size fits all” ayurvedic practice. Our constitution, our nature, is known as our prakruti, and it remains the same from birth. But we are influenced by our lifestyle choices and our exposure to stressors, events, and other things in our environment that can lead us into a state of imbalance, or vikruti. When working toward a balanced state of health in Ayurveda, the goal is to achieve a better understanding of how our thoughts and activities affect our state of physical and mental health.
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Teachers:
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