200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

 1. Introduction to Yoga

• Etymology of Yoga and Definitions of Yoga in different Classical Yoga Texts (Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Bhagavadgita, Kathopanishad).

• Brief Introduction to Origin, History and Development of Yoga.

• Aim, Objectives and Misconceptions about Yoga.

• General Introduction to Shad-Darshanas with special reference to Samkhya and Yoga.

• General Introduction to four paths of Yoga.

• Principles of Jnana Yoga.

• Principles of Bhakti Yoga.

• Principles of Karma Yoga.

• Principles of Yoga and Yogic Practices​

• Concept of Nadis

• Concept of Pancha pranas

• Guiding principles for Yogic Practices

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 2. Introduction to Patanjala Yoga

• Definition, Nature and Aim of Yoga according to Patanjali.

• Concept of Chitta and Chitta Bhumis.

• Chitta-vrittis and Nirodhopaya (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, effects and significance.

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 3. Introduction to Hatha Yoga

• Introduction to Hatha Yoga

• Introduction to important Hatha Yoga Texts with special reference to Hathapradipika and Gheranda Samhita

• Concept of Yogic Diet

• Concept of Sadhaka and Badhaka Tattwa (Conducive and Non- Conducive Factors) in Hatha Yoga

• Concept of Chakras

• Concept of Ghata and Ghata Shudhhi in Gherenda Samhita

• Shat-kriyas - Purpose and utility

• Familiarity with Shat-kriyas - Kapalabhati, Trataka, Neti, Dhauti, Nauli and Basti

• Asana - Purpose and utility in Hatha Yoga

• Pranayama - Purpose and importance in Hatha Yoga

• Different types of Pranayama

• Bandhas, Mudras and Nadanusandhana in Hatha Yoga Pradipika

• Difference between Yoga Asana and Vyayama (Non-Yogic Physical Practices)

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 4. Yoga: Anatomy and Physiology - Introduction to Human Systems, Yoga and Health

• The Nine Systems of Human Body

• Functions of different systems of Human Body

• Introduction to Sensory Organs

• Neuromuscular coordination of Sensory Organs

• Basics of Exercise Physiology

• Homeostasis

• Benefits of Various asana on different parts of the human body

• The limitations and contra-indications of specific Yoga practices

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 5. Yoga for Wellness - Prevention and Promotion of Positive Health

• Health, its meaning and definitions

• Yogic concepts of health and diseases

• Yogic principles for Healthy-Living

• Concept of Pancha kosha

• Concept of Triguna

• Concept of Panchamahabhutas

• Introduction to yogic diet and nutrition

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 6. Yoga, Mental Health & Stress Management

• Human Psyche: Yogic and modern concepts, Behavior and Consciousness

• Frustration, Conflicts, and Psychosomatic disorders

• Relationship between Mind and Body

• Mental Hygiene and Role of Yoga in Mental Hygiene

• Mental health: a Yogic perspective

• Prayer and meditation for mental health

• Psycho-social environment and its importance for mental health (Yama and Niyama)

• Concept of stress according to modern science and Yoga

• Role of Yoga in Stress management

• Role of Yoga for Life management