The syllabus consists of Hatha Yoga, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Yoga Nidra, Kriyas and Meditation. This course also covers additional topics on Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Patanjali Yoga sutra, Yoga Philosophy, Hatha Yoga-based anatomy, and physiology.

Yoga Styles

• • Hatha Yoga(B.K.S. Iyengar Alignment Principles & Satyananda Style)

This course is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge and application of some of the highest teachings of yoga. Participants do not need to be yoga teachers. Mastery of any yoga practice is not necessary. Only your sincere desire for knowledge and your commitment to personal growth. Even if you do not wish to are required to be a yoga teacher, you may attempt this course to deepen the understanding of the philosophies as well as for the intense purification experience and for the personality development.  Classes start at the Beginners’ Level and progress through to the Intermediate Level.

Curriculum

Theory and Practice of Hatha Yoga

• • Yoga Asanas

• • Asanas beginners to intermediate level

• • Sun salutation and its advanced variations

• • Proper posture alignment

• • Benefits and limitations of Yoga Asanas

Course outlook

1. 1. Techniques Training and Practice             
      

• • Basic elements of Asanas and Pranayamas, Mudras & Bandhas.

• • Transitioning into Asana – Transitioning out of Asana.

• • Classical Surya Namaskara & Astanga Surya Namaskara

• • Standing forward bending – Balancing & Twisting Asana.

• • Core Strengthening Asana, Arm Balancing Asana, Backward Bending Asana,

• • Seated forward bending & twisting Asanas.

• • Balancing asana. Supine Twists – Backward bending. Hip & Pelvic Opening Asanas.

• • Inverted Asana

• • Shoulder work, arm strengthening, arm balancing, rotation of arms and shoulders.

• • Pranayama- going deeper into the essence of breathe. Chakra balancing asana sequence.

• • Teaching Methodology

• • Classroom Set up and Orientation

• • Business approach

• •  Querying new students

• • Ethics in Teaching and Touching

• • Practice Teaching Observation

• • Yoga Marketing

• • Transitioning into Asanas

• • Transitioning out of Asanas

• • Seven Principles of Hands on Adjustments

• • Basic Arc Structure of Classes

• • Principles of Sequencing Asana

• • Yoga, Anatomy and Physiology

• • Pranas, Upa-pranas, Chakras, Nadis, Pancha Kosa(five-layer of existence)

• • Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology.

• • Respiratory System, & Musculoskeletal System.

• • Types and functions of bone. Skeletal system and asana.

• • Kinesiology: To understand different movement of human body at minor and major joints levels.

• • Yoga Philosophy

• • Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, & Raja Yoga

• • Taittiriya Upanisad, & Mandukya Upanisad

• • Patanjali Yoga Sutras (astanga yoga)

• • Ethics: Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksa. Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanprastha, Sanyasa Ashrama.

• • Practicum

• • Practicing of Asana, Pranayama, Mudras, Kriyas, & Bandhas

• • Practicing the basics of assisting and adjusting

• • Methodology of Asana, contraindications, and benefits

• • Observing others teaching, receiving/giving feedback

    6. Tutorials, Assignment, and Examination

• • i) Trainee will be required to engage in:

• • Self-study,

• • Group discussion,

• • Self-practice,

• • Oral presentation,

• • Mock class and

• • Submit daily & weekly assignments on the basis of the day’s lectures and discussions.

ii). There will be a practical and a theory exam on   daily / weekly basis to assess the students on their learning, practice and teaching during the Teacher Training Course.

7. Project Writing

   Description: Related to Yoga, Minimum 50 pages, for TTC .

Tutorials, Assignment and Examination

• • Trainee will be required to engage in self-study and submit daily & weekly assignments on the basis of the day’s lectures and discussions.

• • There will be a practical and a theory exam at the end of the course to assess the students on their learning, practice and teaching during the Teacher Training Course.

8.Field Training

• Each student has to complete 50 hours of teaching yoga under the guidance of a certified lead yoga instructor.
• This can be completed within one month to maximum of three months, depending on the dedication and time commitment of the student.
• Upon completing the 50 hours, the student will be rewarded with his/ her certificate, affiliated by the yoga alliance USA.

Certification

On successful completion of the course, trainee is qualified to register with Yoga Alliance, USA, to recognize as a Certified International Yoga Teachers-RYT 200.