Syllabus
Philosophy
Indian Philosophy: Astika & Nastika Darsanas, Common Characteristics of IP (a slightly deeper understanding).
Samkhya Darshana: Dukha Traya, Purusa & Prakrti, Avidya, Tri–Guna Theory, Names and Characteristics of 25 Tattvas, Kaivalya.
Yoga Darshana (Patanjali Yoga Sutras): Background of Patanjali, Names of 4 Padas, The Ashtangas, Sabija / Nirbija / Dharmamegha Samadhi, Antarayas and method to remove them, Vikshepa Sahabhuvas and method to remove them, Vrittis& methods to eliminate them, Klesas & methods to eliminate them, Cittaprasadana & Manasthithi Nibandhini techniques, Definition & description of Ishvara, Concept of Samapatti, Concept and examples of Siddhis / Vibhutis, Kaivalya.
Etymological Meanings & Definitions of ‘Yoga’
Meanings with Explanation: Yujir-yoge, Yuj-samyamneYuj-samadhi.
Definitions with Explanation: PYS Def Ch I – S: 2
Bhagavad Gita: Samatvam Yoga Uchyate, Yogaha Karmasu Kaushalam
Salient features of Indian Culture
Deeper understanding: Sanatana Dharma, Vaidic Dharma, Anekantavada, Ashrama Dharma, Purusharthas, Guru-Shishya Parampara, Karma & Law of Karma, Dharma, Spiritual culture (Adhyatmic Samskriti) / Materialistic culture (Bhautic Samskriti).
Basic Texts of Yoga
Patanjali Yoga Sutras: Over-view of 1st and 2nd Padas, Over-view of 3rd and 4th Padas, Sutras by heart, Definition (Ch:I S-2);, Ashtanga Yoga (Ch:II S- 29);, Asana (Ch:II S-46);, Pranayama (Ch:II S-49), Ashtangas of Yoga (Ch:II S-54) (Ch:III S-1, 2 &3), Cittaprasadana (Ch:I S-33 &34), Pratipaksha Bhavana (Ch:II S-33).
Hatha Pradipika (HP) &Gheranda Samhita (GS): Deeper Understanding of Hatha Yoga
Deeper understanding of Hatha Pradipika: Understanding of 4 angas, understanding of 15 Asanas, Understanding of Shat Kriyas, understanding of 8 Kumbhakas, Understanding of 10 Mudras, Badhak Tattva / SadhakTattva.
Deeper understanding of Gheranda Samhita: Understanding of Saptangas
Bhagavad Gita: Name of Author, No. of Chapters
Detailed understanding of: What is Karma Yoga? What is Bhakti Yoga?
Upanishads: Meaning of ‘Upanishad’, Names of 10 Main Upanishads, A few Upanishadic doctrines – 4 Mahavakyas, Panchamaya (Pancha kosha) theory.
Vedas: Meaning of ‘Veda’, Names of 4 Vedas, Four parts of each Veda, Veda Angas & Upa Vedas.
Puranas: Name of Author, Basic understanding of Puranas, Names of 18 Puranas, Purushartha theory.

Anatomy & Physiology: Medical Science & Yoga
A. Anatomy & Physiology as per Medical Science : Names of 9 Main Systems and Organs in each system, Other Main Organs (Example: Eyes, Ears, etc.), Main Functions of above, Effects of Yoga Practices on the above systems and organs.
B. Yogic Anatomy & Physiology as per Yoga: Concept of Prana, Names and Functions of the Pancha Pranas and Upa-Pranas, Concept of Nadi& names of Nadis, Significance of Ida, Pingala & Sushumna Nadis, Ashta Chakras and their Significance, Names of Granthis& Chakra awakening, Names of Endocrine glands corresponding to Chakras, Kundalini & its awakening and practices (e.g. Bandhas, Shaktichalana Mudra, etc.) for same.

Human Psychology as per Yoga
Personality theories: Deeper understanding of personality of according to Tri- Gunas, the 5 Chitta Bhumis & their Guna orientation, Understanding of Personality as per Samkhya Darsana: Prakrti (Sthula, Sukshma& Karana Shariras) + Purusa, Panchamaya (Panchakosha) theory as already considered in earlier section.
Concept of Mind: Names & functions of elements of Antahkarana in Samkhya: Buddhi, Ahamkar & Manas.
Concept of Citta in PYS: Distractions / Disturbances of Mind – 9 Antarayas as per PYS, Shad Ripu as per Upanishads (Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada&Matsarya), Samskaras (conditioning) / Vasanas /Klesas, etc.
Mind Control Techniques: Yamas, Niyamas, Pranayama, Meditation, Pranavajapa, EkTattvaabhyasa, Cittaprasadana techniques, Pratipaksha Bhavana, Relaxation Practices (Shavasana, Yoga Nidra, etc.)
Diet: Mithahar as per Hathayoga Pradipika;
Bhagavad Gita: Diet, rest, relaxation, exertion, etc
Elaboration of Yogic Lifestyle
Introduction to Ayurveda: Meaning of ‘Ayurveda’, 3 Doshas, Concepts of Health (Swasthya), Mala; Dhatus; etc.
Teaching of Yoga: Teaching Methods (Instruction; Observation; Demonstration; Correction), Teaching Aids, Communication Skills, Verbal & Non-verbal, Ideal Qualities of Teacher, Conducive Environment, Safety measures, Guideline as regards framework of Professional Practice.
Sukshma Vyayama / Preparatory Practices / Sandhi Chalanakriya: Institution-specific
Shuddhi Kriyas: Dhauti: VamanDhauti, Danda Dhauti, Vastra Dhauti; Agnisaar, Neti: Jal Neti; Sutra Neti, Tratak, Kapalbhati, Nauli, Theoretical Knowledge as regards Basti.
Asanas
Five Meditative Asanas: Siddhasana, Padmasana, Svastikasana, Vajrasana, Veerasana.
Seven Standing Asanas: Tadasana, Ekpadasana, Vrikshasana, Utkatasana, Trikonasana, Garudasana.
Five Kneeling Asanas: Ushtrasana, Marjarasana, Vyahgrasana, Shashankhasana, Suptavajrasana.
Eight Sitting Asanas: Bhadrasana, Simhasana, Gaumukhasana, Vakrasana, Parvatasana, Paschimottanasana, Matsyendrasana, Ardhamatsyendrasana.
Five Prone Asanas: Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Naukasana, Makarasana.
Seven Supine Asanas: Pavanmuktasana, Setubandhasana, Matsyasana, Uthitapadahastasana, Halasana, Chakrasana, Shavasana.
Two Inverted Asanas: Sarvangasana, Shirsasana.
Suryanamaskar: Suryanamaskar (Traditional with 12 Poses and accompanying Mantras)
(Can be School- Specific).
Pranayama: Sectional Breathing, Yogic Breathing, Nadishodhana.
Kumbhakas with Bandhas: Suryabhedana, Ujjayi, Shitkari, Shitali, Bhastrika, Sagarbha & Agarbha Nadi-shodhana Pranayama.
Bandhas: Mulabandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Jalandhar Bandha, Jivha Bandha, Maha bandha.
Mudras: Chin / Jnana Mudra, Padma Mudra, Agochari Mudra (Nasikagra Drishthi), Shambhavi (Bruhmadhya Drishthi), Viparitakarani, Khechari, Mahamudra, Mahavedha Mudra, Ashvini Mudra, Yoga Mudra, Shanmukhi Mudra, Shakti chalana Mudra, Brahma Mudra.
Mantras: Pranava japa, Shanti Mantra: Can be institution specific.
Meditation: Institution-specific
Teaching Practice: Institution-specific

Philosophy:
Indian Philosophy: Astika & Nastika Darsanas (Classification and Names of Founders) , Common Characteristics of Indian Philosophy.
Samkhya Darshana: Dualism: Purusha &Prakrti Avidya, Names of 25 Tattvas and Tri Gunas.
Yoga Darshana (Patanjali Yoga Sutras): Names of 4 Padas, the Ashtangas (Bahiranga & Antaranga), Names of Antarayas, Names of Vrittis & Klesas, Chittaprasadana technique, Names of Samadhi states, General understanding of Siddhi / Vibhuti.
Etymological Meanings & Definitions of ‘Yoga’
Meanings of ‘Yoga ’ : Yujir-yoge, Yuj-samyoga, Yuj-samyamneYuj-samadhi.
Definitions of ‘ Yoga ’ : PYS Def Ch I – S: 2.
Bhagavat Gita – 2: ‘Samatvam Yoga Uchyate’, ‘Yogaha Karmasu Kaushalam’

Salient features of Indian Culture
Only Names & brief understanding: Sanatana Dharma, Vaidic Dharma , Anekantavada, Ashrama Dharma, Purusharthas, Guru-Shishya Parampara, Karma & Law of Karma, Dharma.
Basic Texts of Yoga: Over-view of 1st and 2nd Padas, Sutras by heart, Definition
(Chapter-I S-2);, Ashtanga Yoga (Chapter-II S- 29); , Asana (Chapter-II S-46);, Pranayama (Chapter-II S-49).
Hatha Pradipika (HP) &Gheranda Samhita (GS): Brief Understanding of Hatha Yoga
Hatha Pradipika: Names of 4-angas, Names of 15-Asanas, Names of Shat Kriyas, Names of 8-Kumbhakas, Names of 10 Mudras, BadhakTattva / SadhakTattva.
Gheranda Samhita: Names of Saptangas
Bhagavad Gita: Name of Author, No. of Chapters, General Understanding of Karma, Bhakti & Jnana Yoga.
Upanishads: Meaning of ‘Upanishad’, Names of 10 Main Upanishads.
Vedas: Meaning of ‘Veda’, Names of Vedas.
Puranas: Name of Author, Basic understanding of Puranas.
Anatomy & Physiology: Medical Science & Yoga
A. Anatomy & Physiology as per Medical Science: Names of 9 Main Systems and Organs in each system, Main Functions of Organs.
B. Yogic Anatomy & Physiology as per Yoga: Prana and names of 10 Pranas, Nadi& names of Nadis, Ashta Chakras & Names of Granthis, Kundalini.
Human Psychology as per Yoga
Personality theories: Names and Main characteristics of Tri- Gunas, Names of 5 Citta Bhumis, Personality as per Samkhya Darsana: Prakrti (Sthula, Sukshma& Karana Shariras) + Purusha, Panchamaya (Panchakosha) theory as already considered in earlier section, Names of elements of Antahkarana in Samkhya: Buddhi, Ahamkar & Manas, Concept of Citta in PYS.
Lifestyle Considerations: Diet: Mitahar as per HP, Bhagavad Gita: Diet, rest, relaxation, exertion, etc, Elaboration of Yogic Lifestyle.
Introduction to Ayurveda: Meaning of ‘Ayurveda’, 3 Doshas, Concept of Health (Swasthya).
Teaching of Yoga: Teaching Methods (Instruction; Observation; Demonstration; Correction), Teaching Aids, Communication Skills, Verbal & Non-verbal, Ideal Qualities of Teacher, Conducive Environment, Safety measures, Guideline as regards framework of Professional Practice.
Sukshma Vyayama / Preparatory Practices / Sandhi Chalanakriya: Institution-specific
ShuddhiKriyas: Dhauti: VamanDhauti; Agnisaar, Neti: Jal Neti, Tratak, Kapalbhati, Theoretical, Knowledge as regards Basti & Nauli.
Asanas:
Three Meditative Asanas: Padmasana, Vajrasana, Svastikasana.
Four Standing Asanas: Tadasana, Ekpadasana, Trikonasana, .Padahastasana.
Three Kneeling Asanas: Ushtrasana, Marjarasana, Shashankhasana, Bhadrasana, Simhasana, Gaumukhasana, Vakrasana, Parvatasana, Paschimottanasana.
Five Prone Asanas: Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Naukasana, Makarasana.
Six Supine Asanas: Pavanmuktasana, Setubandhasana, Matsyasana, Uthitapadahastasana, Halasana, Shavasana.
One Inverted Asanas: Sarvangasana
Suryanamaskar: Suryanamaskar (Traditional with 12 Poses) (Can be School- Specific)
Pranayama: Sectional Breathing, Yogic Breathing, Nadishodhana.
Kumbhakas without Bandhas: Suryabhedana, Ujjayi, Shitkari, Shitali, Bhramari
Mudras: Chin / Jnana Mudra, Padma Mudra, Agochari Mudra (NasikagraDrishthi), Shambhavi (BruhmadhyaDrishthi), Viparitakarani, Mahamudra.
Mantras: Pranavajapa, Shanti Mantra: Can be school specific.
Meditation: Institution-specific
Teaching Practice: Institution-specific