YOGA PHILOSOPHY AND SCRIPTURE

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1. Yoga: Etymology (Yujir-yoge, Yuj-samyoge, Yuj-samyamne, Yuj-samadhau),  definitions (Patanjala Yoga                   Sutra, Bhagwad Gita & Kathopanishad), aim, objectives and misconceptions.

2. Yoga: Its origin, history and development.

3. Principles of Yoga and practices of healthy living.

4. Introduction to Shad-Darsan (Astika & Nastika Darsanas).

5. Brief Introduction to Samkhya (DukhaTraya, Purusa & Prakriti, Avidya, Tri–Guna Theory, Evolution and Kaivalya)

6. Life sketches and teachings of Yoga masters (Maharishi Ramana, Shri Aurobindo Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati).

7. Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga.

8. Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga.

9. Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga. 

10. Veda, Upanishad

         a. Introduction to Prasthanatrayee, Purushartha Chatushtaya and Four Ashram.

         b. Yoga in Kathopnishad, Prashanopanisha, Tattriyopnishad with special emphasis on

             Panchakosha Vivek  and Ananda Mimamsa.

         c. Antahkaran, Shad Ripu (Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada & Matsarya),Samskaras / Vasanas etc.

         d. Four Mahavakyas.

1. Bhagavad Geeta

                a. Concept of Sthitaprajna, Bhakti, Karma and Dhyana in Bhagavad Gita.

                b. Significance of Bhagavad Gita in day to day life.

                c. Concept of healthy living in Bhagavad Gita (Ahara, Vihara, Achara, Vichara).

1. Patanjali Yoga Darshan

               a.  Concept of Chitta, Chitta Bhumi, Chitta Vritti, Chitta Vikshepa, Chittaprasadanam, Kleshas,

                    and their relationship with wellness.

                b. Sabija / Nirbija / Dharmamegha Samadhi.

                c. Definition & description of Ishvara.

                d. Concept of Samapatti.

                e. The Ashtanga Yoga: Bahiranga Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara).

                f. Antaranga Yoga of Maharisi Patanjali (Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi).

                g. Concept of mental wellbeing according to Patanjala Yoga.

                h. Yogic concept of mental hygiene: Maître, Karuna, Mudita & Upeksha.

                i. Concept and examples of Siddhis / Vibhutis.

                 j. Kaivalya.

1. Hatha Yoga Texts

                a. Introduction of four angas of Hatha Pradipika.

                b.  Shatkriya, 15 Asana, 8 Kumbhakas, 10 Mudras.

                c.  Relationship between Hatha yoga and Raja Yoga.

                d. Sadhaka and Badhaka tatva, principle to be followed by Hatha Yoga practitioner.

                e. Concept of Matha, Mitahara, Pathya & Apthaya.

                f. Concepts of Nadis, Prana and Pranayama for Subjective experiences.

                g. Knowledge of Hatha Yoga practices for wellness (Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama,

                h. Mudra,  Nadaanusandhana.

               i.  Saptanga yoga of Gherand Samhita.

 

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, DISORDERS AND WELLBEING

1. Cell and cellular Yoga

2. Nervous System

3. The special senses (Eyes, Ears, Tongue)

4. Endocrine System

5. Muscular & Skeletal System

6. Cardiovascular System

7. Respiratory system

8. Digestive System

9. Excretory system

10. Reproductive system

11. Yogic concept of health and wellness.

12. Concept of Tridoshas, Sapta Dhatu, Agni, Vayu and Mala; their role in wellness.

13. Concepts of Dinacharya and Ritucharya and their importance in wellbeing.

14. Importance of Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya in wellbeing.

15. Yogic concept and principles of Ahara(Mitahara, Yuktahara)

 

 

YOGA PHYSIOLOGY

1. Panchakosha

2. Tri-sharira

3. Prana and Up-Prana

4. Nadis and Up-Nadis

5. Pancha Tattwa

6. Chakra, Granthis and Kundalini Shakti

 

APPLIED YOGA

1. Stress management

2. Pre-natal yoga

3. Corporate yoga

 

 

TEACHING SKILLS

1. Ideal Qualities of Yoga Teacher

2. Communication and Presentation Skill

3. Teaching Methods Teaching: Instruction, Observation, Demonstration, Correction, teaching Yoga to an individual, small group and large group, Sequencing

4. Teaching Aids: Meaning and Need, Role of Language, Voice, Fluency, Clarity and Body language in an ideal presentation, Lecture method, Group work method, Project work,, Audio – visual aid, Just visualization, Principle of progression

5. Know your students

6. Structure of course, lesson plan, learning outcome

7. Arrangement of workshop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRACTICALS

A. PRAYERS

1. Concept and Recitation of Pranava.

2. Concept and Recitation of Hymns.

3. Selected universal prayers, invocations and Nishpatti Bhava.

B. SHATKARMA

1. Laghoo shankhaprakshala.

2. Kunjal kriya.

3. Neti .

4. Nauli.

C. ASANA

1. Sukshma  Vyayama as per Bihar Yoga Tradition : Pawanmuktasana 1, 2 & 3.

2. Yoga exercise for eyes.

3. Relaxation asana: Shavasana, Adhavasana, Makarasana, Matsyakridasana.

4. Meditation asana: Sukhasana, Ardha padmasana, Padmasana, Swastikasana, Siddhasana.

5. Vajrasana group: Vajarasa, Bhadrasana, Simhagarjanasana,  Marjari asana, Vyaghrasana, Shashankasana, Shashanka-bhujangasana, Ushtarasan, Mandukasana,  Utthan Mandukasana,  Supta vajrasana.

6. Standing asana: Tadasana, Tiryaka tadasana, Kati chakrasana, Trikonasna, Veerabhadrasana, Utkatasana.

7. Surya Namaskar.

  8. Chandra Namaskar.

  9.Padmasana group: Yogamudrasana, Matsyasana, Lolanasana, Kukkutasana. 

  10.Backward bending asana: Bhujangasana, Sarpasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Kandharasana,

        Chakrasana,  Gomukhasana.

  11.Forward bending asana: Janu sirsana, Paschimottanasana, Pada pasar paschimottanasan,

         Ardha Padma paschimotanasana, Pada hastasna, Sirsha angushtha yogasana, Kormasana.

  12.Spinal twist asana: Meru wakrasana, Ardha matsyendrasana, Pravritti janusirsasana.

  13.Inverted asana: Vipreet karani asana, sarvangasana, Halasana, Sirsasna.

  15.Balancing asana:  Eka padasana, Gadudasana, Natrajasana, Bakasana, Dhyana bakasana,

     Utthita hasta      padangushtasana, Merudandasana, Nirlamba paschimottanasna, Vatyanasana,

    Hamasasana, Mayursana, Samtolasana.

D. PRANAYAMA: Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka, Sectional Breathing (Abdominal,    Thoracic, Clavicular Breathing and Yogic Breathing), Nadi shodhana, Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, Bhramari, Sheetali, Ujjai, Surya Bheda.

E. MUDRA- Gyan, Chin, Yoni, Bhairav , Hridaya , Shambhavi, Nasikagra , Aswini, Vipreetkarni,   Shanmukhi, Yoga, Prana, Vajroli and sahajoli, Yoga mudra, Maha mudra.

F. BANDHA: Jalandhar Bandha, Uddiyana bandha, Moolabandha,  Maha bandha.

G. MEDITATION: Yoga Nidra, Ajapa japa, Antar mouna, Om chanting, Tratak, Mantra japa.

 

Reference Books

1. Light on Yoga, BKS Iyenger

2. Yoga professional official guidebook, Quality Council of India

3. Four chapters of freedom, Bihar School of Yoga

4, APMB, Bihar School of Yoga

5. Yoga Nidra, Bihar School of Yoga

6. Dharana Darsan, Bihar School of Yoga

7. Yoga for common diseases, Bihar School of Yoga

8. Hatha yoga pradipika, Bihar School of Yoga

9. 108 Upanishad (vol 1,2,3), Sri Ram Sharma Acharya

10. Synthesis of Yoga, Sri Aurobindo

11. Kalyan (Yoganka), Geeta press

12. Raja, Karma, Bhakti, Jnana Yoga, Sw. Vivekananda

13. Seven Systems of Indian Philosophy, Pt. Rajmani Tigunait

14. Kundalini Yoga, Sw. Sivananda

15. Concentration and Meditation, Sw. Sivanand

16. Gheranda Samhita, Bihar School of Yoga

17. Applies Yoga, Dr. M.L. Gharote, lonawala

18. Yoga Darshan, Geeta press