Advanced Diploma in Yoga Education

The fact remains that most fitness programmes are organized and run outside
of the schools and that most yoga trainers and leaders in these programmes have little
training. People want to exercise in a way that provides no medical risk and also
ensures that they reach their fitness goals quickly. This requires some experience,
which is what certification is meant to ensure. With the fitness industry growing so
rapidly, it becomes increasingly important that persons at all levels in the industry
have specific training to do their jobs competently.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
1. To produce well-trained yoga Teachers
2. To spread the message of positive health as taught in yoga to people in
a systematic and scientific manner.
3. To provide a proper perspective and insight into various aspects of
yoga education to the trainees

SEMESTER-I - PAPER -I ADYEd- 2007-08 ONWARDS
FUNDAMENTALS AND SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF YOGA EDUCATION
UNIT -I
A brief outline of the History of Yoga Modern Developments and trends in
Yoga. Misconceptions about Yoga.
Definition and Meaning of Yoga : The scope of Yoga - Aims and Objectives
of yoga - Need yogic practices in the modern context
Different Schools of yoga and their significance. A brief understanding of
various schools of Yoga likes Patanjali's yoga - Ashtanga yoga - Tantrayoga -
Mantrayoga - Hathayoga - Layayoga - Rajayoga - Gnanyoga - Bhakthiyoga -
Karmayoga and Kundalini Yoga.
UNIT - II
Cell and tissues : Structure and function of cell - Epithelial tissue -
Connective tissue - muscular tissue - Nervous tissue - structure and functions of
skin -Bones and Joints : Functions on bone- classification of skeleton- classification
of bones - classification of joints- muscles - types of muscles- structure of skeletal
muscle - muscles of various parts of the body - structure and function of various
parts of the reparatory system- structure and functions of various parts of the
circulator system - structure and functions of nervous system.
UNIT - III
Physiology benefits of Asanas - Physiological benefits of pranayama -Mula
bandha-Jalandhara bandha -Uddiyana bandha-Physiological benefits of maha
mudra-Keechari mudra-viparitakarani mudra- Physiological benefits of shatkriyas-
Neti-Dhauti-Basti-Nauli-Trataka-Kapalabhati.
UNIT - IV
Applied aspects of yoga in various human activities like therapeutics -
physical culture - education and sports - yogic concept on diet. Elements of a
balanced diet for healthy growth and maintenance of good health. Change in diet
according to age - climate - place of work and health status of the individual.
UNIT - V
Role and importance of yoga in the cultivation of mental peace, mental health
and emotional well being of the individuals. Modern concept of mental health yoga
as a means for fostering positive mental health - Importance of meditation.

SEMESTER-I - PAPER -II ADYEd- 2007-08 ONWARDS
METHODS OF YOGA PRACTICES
UNIT - I
Concept of yogic practices : Different kinds of yogic practices: Yama
:Ahimsa- Satya -Asteya - Brahamacharya - Aparigraha. Niryama : Sauchu-Santosha-
Tapas- Svadhyaya - Ishvara Pranidhana -Stages of suriya namaskar
UNIT - II
Asanas - Classification of Asanas -Difference between physical Exercise and
Yogic exercise -Gulidling for practingin Asanas -Techiniques, Benefits of
Padmasana -Sukhasana -Vajrasana -Samasana- Swastikasan Pascimotttanasana -
matsyasana -yogasana-Vakrasana-Ardha Matsyendrasana-Savasana-Viparita Karani
- Sarvangasana-Bhujangasana-Dhanurasana-Tadasana-Vrksasana-Trikonasana-
Mayurasana-Sirasana.
Unit - III
Pranayama- Concept of Paranayama-Nadis : Ida Nadi-Pingala Nadi -
Sushumna Nadi - Controlling Breathing : Puraka-Kumbhaka - Rechaka. Types of
Pranayama and their Benefits.
Unit - IV
Bandhas - Jallandra Bandha -Mula Banda-Uddiyana Banda-Practice
Regulations - Mudras : - Meaning - Classification of mudras - Hand Mudras- Head
Mudra- Postural Mudras-Lock Mudra- Perineal Mudra.- Proper Techniques , benefits
and application of different types of Mudras for various purposes-
UNIT - V
Kriyas : meaning -Types of kriyas-Techniques and Benefits of -Neti-Dhauti-
Basti-Nauli- Trataka-Kapalabhati.


SEMESTER-I - PAPER -III ADYEd- 2007-08 ONWARDS
YOGA THERAPY
UNIT - I
Meaning of yogic therapy methods used for yoga therapy : - Yogasanas -
Pranayama-Diet-Regulation of Habits and conducts.
UNIT - II
Diseases-Different types of diseases Practices for the prevention following
diseases -Cardio vascular disorders - Pulmonary obstructive diseases- metabolic
disorders -Muscle -Skeletal problems. Psycho somatic disorders - application of
various methods of yogic.
UNIT - III
Basic principles of yogic therapy (viz. purification of body and mind, correct
psychological attitudes, psycho physiological reconditioning, diet regulation, mental
tranquility)- need for correct diagnosis- and follow-up measures.
UNIT - IV
Yogic therapy for various disorders Hyper tension - Heart disorders -
Bronical asthma -Peptic ulcer - Colitis - obesity - Diabetes mellitus -Arthritis Stress
and tension etc. Scope and limitations of yoga treatment in specific disorders.
UNIT - V
Yoga and its relations with naturopathy, siddha medicine, ayurveda and
modern medicine. Holistic medicine. Application of yogic practices for sports
persons for high level performance.

SEMESTER-II - ADYEd- 2007-08 ONWARDS
YOGA PRACTICAL - I
UNIT - I Asanas
1. Ardha-Padmasana (Virasana)
2. Ardha-Halasana-1
3. Ardha-Halasana-11
4. Pavana-Muktasana-1
5. Pavana-Muktasana- 11
6. Naukasana
7. Ardha-Shalabhasana
8. Shalabhasan
9. Makarasana
10. Bhujangasana
11. Dhanurasana
12. Vakrasana
13. Chakrasana-1
14. Chakrasana-11
15. Paschimottanasana
16. Ugrusana
17. Gomukhasana-1
18. Gomukhasana-11
19. Padnasana
20.Siddhasana
21.Bhadrasana
22. Swastikkasanas
23. Vajrasana
24.Sputa-Vajarasana
25. Yoga-Mudra.

UNIT - II
Asanas
1. Sirshasana (In Five Progressive Stages)
2. Savasana (In Four Progressive Stages)
3. Sarvangasana
4. Matsyasana-1
5. Matsyasana-11
6. Halasana (In Four Progressive Stages)
7. Ardha-Matsyandrasans
8. Hamasana
9. Mayurasana
10. Bakasana
11. Parvatasana
12. Tolasana
13. Tolangulasans
14. Uttana-Mandukasana
15. Garudasana
16. Utkatasana
17. Vrikshaasana
18. Akarna-Dhanurasana-1
19. Akarna-Dhanurasana-11
UNIT - III
Kriyas
1. Jala-Neti
2. Sutra-Neti
3. Vamana-Dhauti
4. Danda Dhauti
5. Vasthra Dhauti
6. Tratakam
7. Kapalabhati
8. Agnisara
9. Nauli (All Phases)

UNIT - IV
Mudras
1. Brahma-Mudra
2. Simha-Mudra
3. Viparithakarani-Mudra
4. Ashwini-Mudra
UNIT - V
Bandhas And Prnayamas
1. Moola-Bandha
2. Jiliva-Bandha
3. Jalandhara-Bandha
4.Uddiyana (Under Exhalation)
5. Uddiyana-Bandha (During Kumbhaka-Phase)
6. Pranayamas

PRACTICAL - II
METHODS OF PRACTICE IN YOGA
Unit-I
Lectures and discussions on- Desirable qualities for yoga teacher-Types of
students who seek yoga training-professional code of ethics for the yoga teacher.
Unit-II
Lectures and discussion on- Basic Principles and methods relevant to
practice teaching of yoga-Lesson planning - teaching of skills- Instructing through
demonstrations - Class management, time allotment-teaching aids.
Unit-III
Lectures and discussion on- Kaivalyadhama- model yoga lessons
plans-analysis of the yoga lesson plan Evaluation format for supervisors-conducting
yoga classes with the use of lesson plans.
Unit-IV
Preparation by the students systematic lesson plans for the yoga practices
taught during the course and daily maintenance of a journal with plans for lessons,
their execution, progress observed, duly evaluated critically by the teacher
concerned.
Unit-V
Actual conduct by the trainees of five yoga lessons in the class to fellowtrainees
and another five lessons in schools under proper supervision and competent
evaluation.