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30 Hrs – Asana & Kinesiology Teacher Training Certificate Course, Bangalore, India.

30 Hrs – Asana & Kinesiology Teacher Training Certificate Course, Bangalore, India.

  • Contact Hours: 20Hours  
  • Non-Contact Hours: 10Hours
  • Course: 30 Hrs – Asana & Kinesiology Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course
  • Total Fee for the Training(For Indian Citizens Only): INR 05,000(Registration Fee) + INR ,17,000 (Course Fee)  = INR 22,000
  • Total Fee for the Training(For Non-Indian Citizens Only): USD 200(Registration Fee) + USD 200 (Course Fee)  = USD 400
  • Accreditation: Yoga Alliance USA YACEP.
  • Skill level: Beginners,   Intermediate & Advanced
  • Self-Paced/ Flexible Duration: Online or Regular Mode.
  • Language: English
  • Mode: Offline/Online/Hybrid/Self-Paced
  • About the course facilitator: Dr. S. Karuna Murthy, M.Sc., Ph.D., E-RYT 500, YACEP
  • Language: Our courses will be held in English Medium.
  • Course Dates: Please Contact Us (karunaayoga@gmail.comor +91 9686549129)

What is Kinesiology?

The field of Kinesiology, which involves the study of human movement, exercise, and physical activity, has gained substantial recognition in recent years due to the growing emphasis on health and fitness. As individuals and societies priorities wellness, the demand for experts in Kinesiology has surged, leading to the establishment of quality educational programs.

Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement, function, and performance. It encompasses various aspects of human movement, such as the anatomy and physiology of muscles and joints, the physics of movement, and the neural control of movement. Kinesiologists use this knowledge to help individuals improve their physical abilities, prevent injuries, and recover from injuries. They work in a variety of settings, including rehabilitation clinics, sports teams, and fitness centers. Kinesiology is an important field in sports and exercise science, as well as in physical therapy and rehabilitation.

Kinesiology is the study of body movement.  Kinesiology addresses the principles and mechanisms of dynamic physiological, biomechanical and psychological movement.

What you will learn from this course?

  • Meaning, scope and importance of kinesiology in yoga.
  • Aim, objectives and need of  kinesiology.
  • Role of Kinesiology in asana.
  • Postural Deformities (Types, Causes and Remedies & Prevention)
  • Definitions and Mechanics of Stretch and Flexibility (Stretch Reflex)
  • Types of Stretching – Static Stretching – Ballistic Stretching.
  • Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)- Contraction- Relaxation
  • Factor Affecting Flexibility and Principles of Stretching
  • Explore the relationship between the Axial and the appendicular skeletal system.
  • Review movement mechanics of the skeletal system

Pre-requisites:

  • This course is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge and application of some of the highest teachings of yoga anatomy.

  • Participants do not need to be yoga

  • Mastery of any yoga practice is not

  • Only yours sincere desire for knowledge and your commitment to personal

  • Love for Yoga is the most important eligibility factor for learning this course.

  • Students who want to know Yoga in totality and move beyond Asana and Pranayama, Mudra & Bandha.

Assessment and Certification

The students are continuously assessed throughout the course at all levels. There will be a written exam at the end of the course to evaluate the understanding of the philosophy of Yoga and skills of the students. Participants should pass all different aspects of the course to be eligible for the course diploma.

Recommended Texts

  • Yoga Anatomy, Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews.

  • Key Muscles of Yoga, Ray Long.

  • Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami Niranjananda Saraswati

  • B.K.S. Iyengar, Light On Yoga.

Syllabus Kinesiology

Introduction to Yoga and Yogic practices

  • Etymology of Yoga and definitions of Yoga in different Classical Yoga texts
  • Brief introduction to origin, history and development of Yoga
  • Aim, Objectives and Misconceptions about Yoga
  • General Introduction to Shad-darshanas with special reference to Sankhya and Yoga
  • General introduction to four paths of Yoga

 Yoga Scriptures

  • Introduction to Hatha Yoga
  • Distinction between Yoga Asana and Non-Yogic physical practices
  • Introduction to important hatha Yoga parampara, Hatha Yoga Texts with special reference to Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita
  • Concept of Yogic Diet as per Hatha Yoga
  • Causes of Success (Sadhaka Tattwa) and Causes of Failure (Badhaka Tattwa) in Hatha Yoga Sadhana  Concept of Ghata and  Ghata Shudhhi in Hatha Yoga
  • Purpose and utility of Shat-kriya Hatha Yoga
  • Purpose and utility of Asana in Hatha Yoga
  • Purpose and importance of Pranayama in Hatha Yoga Concept of mitahara, pathya, apathya, types of Yoga aspirants
  • Shatkarma, asanas, pranayama, bandhas, mudras, pratyahara, dhyana and Samadhi as described in Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

Patanjali Yoga Sutra

  • Definition, nature and aim of Yoga according to Patanjali
  • Concept of Chitta and Chitta Bhumis
  • Chitta-vrittis and Chitta-vrittinirodhopaya (Abhyasa and Vairagya)
  • Concept of Ishwara and Ishwara Pranidhana
  • Chitta Vikshepas (Antarayas) and their associates (Sahabhuva)
  • Concept of Chitta Prasadana and their relevance in mental well being
  • Kleshas and their significance in Yoga
  • Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali: its purpose and effects, its significance
  1. a) Yoga anushasana b) Concept of citta c) Citta vritti d) Citta prasadana e) Panch Klesha

Human Anatomy & Physiology as needed for Yoga

  • The nine systems of human body
  • Functions of different systems of human body
  • Introduction to Sensory Organs
  • Neuromuscular co-ordination of Sensory Organs
  • Basic understanding of Exercise Physiology
  • Homeostasis
  • The benefits of various asana on different parts of the human body
  • The limitations and contra-indications of specific Yoga practices
  1. Kinesiology And Body Movements
  • Joint Movements
  • Flexion
  • Extension
  • Adduction
  • Abduction
  • Rotation or circular movements
  • a)Medial rotation
  • b)Lateral rotation
  • Circumduction
  1. Kinesiology: Meaning, significance and scope in Yoga.
  2. Medical Terminology of Body Position.
  3. Axis and planes: meaning and Types.
  4. Terminologies of different Body movements.
  5. Skeletal Muscle: Gross Structure, meaning of muscle origin and Insertion.
  6. 2. Muscles Of Various Regions
  7. Functional classification Skeletasl Muscles.
  8. Origin, Insertion and Actions of Muscles in different asanas: Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius
  9. Rhomboid Major, Rhomboid Minor, Rectus Abdominal, Gluteus Maximus,
  10. Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus and Sternocleidomastoid muscle.
  11. 3. Joints Of Upper Extremity
  12. Shoulder Joint – Structure, Ligaments, Muscle Reinforcement and Movements.
  13. Elbow Joint – Structure, Ligaments, Muscle Reinforcement and Movements. Origin, Insertion and Actions of Muscles in different asanas: Deltoid, Biceps, Triceps and Pactroralis Major.
  14. 4. Joints Of Lower Extremity
  15. Hip Joint – Structure, Ligaments, Muscle reinforcement and Movements.
  16. Knee Joint – Structure, Ligaments, Muscle reinforcement and Movements.
  17. Origin, Insertion and Action of Muscles in different asanas: Hamstrings group of Muscles, Quadriceps group of Muscles, Sartorious Muscle, Gastrocnemius Muscle
  18. Physiology of Muscle contraction
  19. The events of muscle contraction
  20. a) Negatively & Positively Charged
  21. Neuromuscular junction (Myoneural junction)
  22. Neurotransmitter
  23. Biomechanics of Stretching
  • What is stretching
  • Moving origins & Insertions
  • Spinal Cord Reflexes
  • Muscle Spindle Stretch Receptor
  • Reciprocal Inhibition
  • Golgi tendon Organ
  • Physiology in Stretching

Asanas

1.Surya namaskara ( sun Salutation) & Chandra Namaskara (moon salutation)

2.Yoga Mudrasana

3.Matsyasana

4.Gupta Padmasana

5.BaddhaPadmasana

6.Lolasana

7.Kukkutasana

8.Garbhasana

Backward bending Asanas

1.SaralBhujangasana (Easy cobra Pose)

2.Bhujangasana (cobra Pose)

3.TiryakaBhujangasana (twisting cobra pose)

4.Sarpasana (snake pose)

5.ArdhaShalabhasana ( half locust pose)

6.Shalabhasana (locust pose)

7.SaralDhanurasana (easy bow pose)

8.Kandharasana (shoulder pose)

9.ArdhaChandrasana (half moon pose)

10.Setu Asana (bridge pose)

11.Gomukhasana (cow’s face pose)

Forward bending Asanas

1.Paschimottanasana (back stretching pose)

2.GatyatmakPaschimottanasasna (dynamic back stretch pose)

3.PadaPrasarPaschimottanasana (legs spread back stretch pose)

4.JanuSirshasana (head to knee pose)

5.Ardha Padma paschimottanasana (half lotus back stretching pose)

6.Hasta PadaAngushthasana (finger to toe stretch)

7.Padahastasana (hand to foot pose)

8.SirshaAngusthaYogasana (head to toe pose)

9.Utthitajanusirshasana (standing head between knees pose)

Spinal twisting Asanas

1.ArdhaMatsyendrasana (half spinal twist)

2.ParivrittiJanuSirsasana (spiralled head to knee pose)

Advance Pose

1.Poornabhujangasana (full cobra pose)

2.Kurmasana (tortoise pose)

3.Poornashalabhasana (Full locust pose)

4.PoornaDhanurasana (full bow pose)

5.Dhanu-rakarshan-asana (archer’s posed)

6.Chakrasana (wheel pose)

7.Hanumanasana (leg splitting pose)

8.Poornamatsyendrasana (full spinal twist pose)

9.Mayurasana (peacock pose)

10.Padma mayurasana (Lotus or bound peacock pose)

11.Gorakshasana (Yogi Gorakhnath’s pose)

12.Astavakrasana (eight-twists pose)

13.Vrischikasana (scorpion pose)

14.Inverted pose, balancing pose and core pose.

Different Types of Pranayama

  • Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
  • Ujjayi Pranayama
  • Bhramari Pranayama
  • Sheetali Pranayama
  • Sheetkari Pranayama
  • Chandra Bhedi Pranayama
  • Bhastrika Pranayama
  • Kapalbhati Pranayama
  • Surya Bhedi Pranayama

Mudras

  • Jnana mudra
  • Chin mudra
  • Dhyana mudra
  • Yoni mudra
  • Bhairava mudra
  • Nasikagra drishti mudra

Bandhas

  • Agnisar (for Uddiyana preparation)
  • Bahir kumbhaka (external retention)
  • Antar kumbhaka (internal retention)
  • Mula bandha
  • Uddiyana bandha
  • Jalandhara bandha

Meditation

  • Introduction to Meditation
  • Benefits of Meditation
  • Correct Sitting Posture for Meditation
  • What are the practices you need to follow for meditation?
  • What are the obstacles in Meditation?
  • Preparing the body and mind for Meditation – To Become aware of the body
  • AUM meditation
  • Trataka meditation
  • Japa and Ajapa Meditation
  • Antar Mouna Dhyana meditation
  • Silent meditation
  • Chakra meditation
  • Mantra or Kirtan meditation.

Terms & Conditions:

After the payment of the course fee, you will receive a link to access the classes through zoom. This short term course is only meant for sincere students of Yoga practitioner. Without submitting the required assignments, you will not receive a certification. Please note that the course fee is non refundable. However, if you can’t start the course due to severe circumstances, please get in touch with us and we’ll find a solution for you.

How to Register?

You can apply online with the application, fee of INR 10,000 (non-refundable) advance towards the course fee or Please Contact Us (karunaayoga@gmail.com  or +91 9686549129)

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