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Yoga Certification Board Teacher & Evaluator Syllabus

UNIT 1 : Foundation of Yoga
1.1 Etymology and Definitions of Yoga (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwad Gita, Kathopanishad).
1.2 Brief Introduction to origin, history and development of Yoga (Pre- Vedic period to contemporary times).
1.3 Yoga in Principle Upanishads.
1.4 Yoga tradition in Jainism: Syadvada (theory of seven fold predictions); Concept of Kayotsarga I Preksha meditation).

1.5 Yoga Tradition in Buddhism: concept of Aryasatyas (four noble truths).
1.6 Salient features and branches of Bharatiya Darshana (Astika and Nastika Darshana).
1.7 General introduction to Shad Darshana with special emphasis on Samkhya, Yoga and Vedanta Darshana.
1.8 Brief survey of Yoga in Modem and Contemporary Times (Shri Ramakrishna, Shri Aurobindo, Maharishi Raman, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Swami Shivananda, Paramhansa Madhavadas ji, Yogacharya Shri T. Krishnamacharya) .
1.9 Guiding principles to be followed by the practioner.
1.10 Brieflntroduction to Schools of Yoga; Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Raja & Hatha.
1.11 Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga.
1.12 Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga.
1.13 Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga.
1.14 Concept and Principles of Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskars and their significance in Yoga Sadhana
1.15 Concept and Principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
l.16 Concept and Principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.17 Concept and Principles of Pranayama: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.18 Introduction to Bandha & Mudra and their health benefits.
1.19 Introduction to Yogic relaxation techniques with special reference to Yoga Nidra.
1.20 Introduction to Dhyana and its role in health and well being.

UNIT 2 : Introduction to Yoga Texts
2.1 Introduction to Prasthanatrayee, Purushartha Chatushtaya and goal of human life.
2.2 Yoga in Kathopanishad, Prashanopanishad, Taittiriyopnishad with special emphasis on Panchakosha Yivek and Ananda Mimamsa.
2.3 Concept of Sthitaprajna (stages and characteristics) in Bhagavad Gita.
2.4 Significance of Bhagavad Gita as a synthesis of Yoga.
2.5 Concept of healthy living in Bbagavad Gita (Ahara, Vihara, Achara, Yichara).
2.6 Introduction and highlights of Yoga Vasishtha, Definitions of Yoga and their relevance in Yoga Vasishtha.
2.7 Study of Patanjal Yoga Sutra including selected sutras from following chapters (1- 1to12, II 1 to 2, 46 to 55, III- 1 to 6).
2.8 Concept of Chitta, Chitta Bhumi, Chitta Yritti, Chitta Vikshepa, Chittaprasadanam, Kiesha and Yivek-Khyati and their relationship with wellness.
2.9 Conce pt of lshwara and its relevance in Yogasadhana, qualities of Ishwara, lshwarapranidhana.
2.10 Concept of Kriya Yoga of Patanjali and its importance for healthy living.
2. 11 Bahiranga Yoga of Maharisi Patanjali (Yama, Ni yam a, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara).
2.12 Antaranga Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali (Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi).
2.13 Concept of mental well-being according to Patanj ala Yoga.
2.14 Hatha Yoga: Its or igin, history and development. Hatha Yoga: its meaning, and definition, aim, objectives and mi sconception about Hatha Yoga.
2. 15 Sadhaka Tattva and Badhaka Tattva principles to be followed by Hatha Yoga practitioner.
2.16 Concept of Matha, Mitahara, Pathya & Apthaya, Types of Aspirants.
2.17 Hatha Yoga practices according to different Hatha Yogic Texts (Hatha Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita and Hatharatnavali).
2.18 Concept of Shwasa-Prashwasa, Yayu, Prana, Upa-Prana, Shat Chakra etc.
2.19 Knowledge of Hatha Yoga practices for wellness (Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama, Mudra, Nadaanusandhana).
2.20 Relevance and importance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and well being.

UNIT 3 : Yoga And Health
Introduction to Human Body -A natomy and Physiology :
3.1 Introduction to Human body.
3.2 Basic structure and functions of Musculoskeletal system, Respiratory system, Cardio vascular system, Nervous system, Digestive system and Endocrine system.
3.3 Homeostasis: its mechanism to maintain internal environment of the body.
3.4 Introduction to sensory organs (Eyes, Nose, Ears, Tounge and Skin).
3.5 Impact of Yogic practices on different systems of the human body: Benefits of Shatkarma, Yogasana, Pranayama and Bandha on Respiratory, Circulatory, Musculoskeletal system.

Introduction to Psychology :
3.6 Introduction to psychology, concept of human psyche, stages of consciousness, cognitive process: Its meaning and nature.
3.7 Definition and nature of Behavior, kinds of Behavior Motivation.
3.8 Emotions: definition, nature and physiological changes during Emotion.
3.9 Mental Health: Yogic view of Mental Health and Mental Illness.
3.10 Role of Yoga in Mental Health. Importance of psychosocial environment for health and wellness.

Yoga For Health And Wellness :
3.11 Yogic concept of heal th, wellness and illness.
3.12 Importance of psycho-social environment for health and wellness.
3.13 Role of Yoga in various dimensions (physical, mental,social and spiritual) of health.
3.14 Importance of following Dinacharya and Ritucharya for well being.
3.15 Role of Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya in wellness.

Yoga For Disease Prevention And Health Promotion :
3.16 Meaning and definition of Health and Disease, Concept of Adhi and Vyadhi, Yoga as a preventive Health care- Heyam dukham anagatam.
3.17 Potential causes of ill – health: Tapatrayas and Kleshas, Mental and Emotional ill Health: Anatrayas.
3.18 Shuddhi Prakriyas in Yoga and their role in preventive and curative Health.
3.19 Knowledge of Trigunas, Pancha-Kosha, Pancha-Prana and Shatkchakra and their role in Health and Dis ease.
3.20 Yogic concept of Holistic Health and its importance in the management of Diseases.

Pattern of Yoga Teacher and Evaluator

Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 80+ Practical – 120)
Theory :
Unit No. | Unit name | Marks
1 Foundation of Yoga 20
2 Introduction to Yoga Texts 20
3 Yoga And Health 20
4 Applied Yoga 20
Total : 80

Practical :
S.No. | Practical Work | Marks
1 Demonstration Skills 60
2 Teaching Skills 20
3 Evaluation Skill 20
4 Application of knowledge 10
5 Field Experience 10
Total 120

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