Certificate Course in Yoga

Description

200 Hours Certificate Course in Yoga – Training Fee and Certification Exam Fee.
Indian Yoga Association Membership Fee – “Yog-Prashikshak” (IYA Membership shall be given to candidates who have cleared the Certificate Course in Yoga Internal and External Examination conducted by the Nayago School of Yoga)

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