Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham

Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham

200 - Hour

Yoga TeacherTraining Course

P R O S P E C T U S

WELCOME TO THE

KARUNA YOGA VIDYA PEETHAM

BANGALORE INDIA We deeply believe that yoga is not only an ancient art, but also a very precious treasure which is extremely helpful in our

contemporary world. It is especially beneficial for individuals suffering from psycho-somatic disorders.

Our yoga school has a team of experienced and highly qualified teachers from various yogic styles and traditions. We come

together to share the knowledge and benefits of yoga with students – on a practical and theoretical level. We work towards

integrating ancient yogic traditions into our contemporary world and promoting yoga as an art of living as well as a very

effective path to well-being of the body, mind and soul.

We believe that everyone has different needs and preferences. To give you choice and variety we teach different styles of

Hatha Yoga including 200 hr in Hatha Yoga style and 300 hr in Multi-Style yoga includes Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa

Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga. We deeply understand the anatomical differences as well as limitations and

pre-dispositions, which we are all born with. Our trainings are focused on adjustments for students of all levels. Our 200 and

300-hour yoga teacher training courses are internationally recognized and registered with Yoga Alliance USA.

ABOUT US

Our Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham TTC is an accredited 200 & 300 hour program by Yoga Alliance

USA, that provides aspiring yoga teachers with a complete teacher training experience.

Our team consists of highly trained teachers from all over India and the world who bring their

own unique styles, focus areas and approaches together to create a comprehensive and

wellrounded training. Meet our team at http://www.karunayoga.in/teachers.

Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham founder and lead trainer Dr. S. Karuna Murthy, M.Sc, Ph.D, E-RYT

500, who has trained several graduates in International Yoga Teacher Trainings over the last 20

years, will guide you individually to deepen your personal practice and teaching capacities.

Teaching Tradition While contemporary in application and language, all our teachings are based on the thousands of years old

Vedic and Yogic tradition of India.

The source of our practice and teachings is Swami Satyananda Saraswati from bihar school of yoga,

asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha , shat-karma, yoga nidra , trataka, ajapa japa, meditation. B. K. S. Iyengar’s

alignment principle and Vinyasa style of yoga inculcated from Tirumalai Krishnamacharya Ashtanga Yoga, from

Mysore.

We practice and teach Swami Satyananda Saraswati, B. K. S. Iyengar’s & Tirumalai Krishnamacharya. Yoga of

Synthesis which aims at the harmonious development of a human being through the practice of all three

styles of hatha yoga.

ACCREDITATION

ACCREDITED BY YOGA ALLIANCE USA

WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE UNIQUE SMALL GROUP SIZE

Our TTC provides you with an intensive, small-group learning environment where there is ample room to come forward with

your questions and receive individual guidance for your practice and teaching skills.

AUTHENTIC TEACHINGS

The program honors the traditional Yogic knowledge system as it has been passed down to us via a lineage of thousands of

years. Our focus is on applying the ancient practices in modern day life while maintaining the integrity of the teachi ngs.

MODERN APPROACH

We explore connections between the Yogic science and modern scientific findings to give you the theoretical, practical as wel l

as the spiritual foundation to teach Yoga to anyone in all its aspects.

HONORING INDIVIDUALITY

All techniques and teachings acknowledge and honor the individuality of each students’ path and the different physical, mental

and emotional conditions they come to the course with.

To Whom This Training For?

a) All levels welcome

The course i s designed for anyone – from complete

beginner to longtime student on the path of Yoga –

who wishes to deepen their knowledge and practice.

This course is a deep immersion into all aspects

of Yoga both for those who feel called to teach

and those who simply want to advance their own

studies.

b) Yoga teachers from any tradition

The course is also open to Yoga teachers who

have already completed 200 hours of yoga

teacher training and who look to deepen their

knowledge and bring new impulses and inspiration

to their own practice and teaching.

Week-End Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course in Bangalore, India.

Week-End Yoga Teacher Training Certificate courses are designed for college going students and working

professionals. The duration of this course is approximately 3 months. The classes are conducted 10.00am to

05.00pm, on weekends and public holidays. Since the total teaching hours required for completion of (200 Hr)

certificate course, if it is not available on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) and public holidays hence efforts are

made to complete the course. Personal attention and doubt clearing time given to each and every student. The

classes can be extended during weekdays and public holidays in order to complete the syllabus on time. Batch

venue and timings are subjected to periodic changes as per the availability of classrooms and faculties.

Week Days (40 Days) Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course in Bangalore, India.

One month or four week highly intensive, Yoga Teacher Training Certificate courses are designed for Yoga ardent

and experts. The duration of this course is 40 days or one month. The classes are conducted from 10.00am to

05.00pm, on weekdays (Monday to Friday). Personal attention and doubt clearing time given to each and every

student. The classes can be extended during weekdays and public holidays in order to complete the syllabus on

time. Batch venue and timings are subjected to periodic changes as per the availability of classrooms and

faculties.

One Month (30 Days) Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course in Bangalore, India.

One month or four week highly intensive, Yoga Teacher Training Certificate courses are designed for Yoga

ardent and experts. The duration of this course is 30 days or one month. The classes are conducted from

10.00am to 05.00pm, on weekdays and weekends. Personal attention and doubt clearing time given to

each and every student. The classes can be extended during weekdays and public holidays in order to

complete the syllabus on time. Batch venue and timings are subjected to periodic changes as per the

availability of classrooms and faculties.

Tailor Made Yoga Teacher Training Course in Bangalore, India Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham offers, Yoga Teacher Training Course can be tailor-made to meet specific

individual needs. Batch venue and timings are subjected to periodic changes as per the availability of

classrooms and faculties.

WHAT WILL BE COVERED ?

With so much to learn in yoga, we’ve developed a unique, comprehensive program that covers a

fascinating range of key yoga topics taught by experts in each field.

We believe having experienced senior facilitators as well as guest teachers to guide you through the

course gives you unrivaled access to 200 hours of yoga teaching experience and a range of different

perspectives, teaching styles and techniques to help you discover what you like, giving you the best

possible foundation to start your yoga journey on.

Anatomy and Physiology

Be inspired by the basic and functional workings of the human form. You’ll learn how to understand

different student bodies, and how muscles and joints work in yoga in practical lessons.

Yoga Physiology

Yoga is a complete system of well-being. You’ll build an understanding of how the practice affects our

physical and energetic bodies, including the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, circulatory system

and respiratory system.

Yoga, Anatomy and Physiology

Pranas, Upa-pranas, Chakras, Nadis, & Granthis. Pancha Kosa(five layer of existence)

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology.

Cardiovascular system, Nervous System.

Respiratory System

Musculoskeletal System & Spinal Cord.

Yoga and Spine, Structure and function of spine.

Types and functions of bone. Skeletal system and asana.

Physiology of stretching during asana practice.

How to stretch safely with their individual limitation.

Biomechanism & asana

Kinesiology: asana and movement

SYLLABUS OVERVIEW Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, Ethics, Health & Wellness

You’ll discover the roots of yoga and its evolution in the modern world, and how to practice yoga in

our lives today far beyond the mat for a life of health, happiness and purpose.

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

History, definition & meaning of yoga.

Vedas, Katha Upanisad, Taittiriya Upanisad, & Mandukya Upanisad

The Bhagavad Gita (chapter 1-6)

Patanjali Yoga Sutras (selected sutra from Samadhi & Sadhana Pada)

Yogic diet and nutrition

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

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle.

Teaching Methodology

From sequencing, demonstrating and adjusting to language, cueing and vocal projection, you’ll uncover

a range of teaching styles and techniques to guide students on how to move their bodies. You’ll also

learn to discover your own authentic voice in the practical class.

Creating Space for Self-Transformation

Classroom Set up and Orientation

Class Levels and Prerequisites

Voice and language

Exploring clear and precise verbal expression

Class Etiquette

Teaching styles and the varieties of approach

Waking Up the Spiritual Environment

Techniques and Tools In Teaching Yoga

Application of modifications for individual needs

Class level & prerequisite

Partner standing observation

Ethics in teaching & touching

Practice teaching observation

The Business of Yoga

You’ll be guided through the principles of how to create a private business teaching yoga, and how to

get started if you’re interested to own your own studio.

Integrative Practice and Teaching

By practicing teaching your fellow students,you’ll have plenty of invaluable opportunities to practice as

you learn in a safe, encouraging learning environment and hone your teaching skills with advice and

personal feedback.

Techniques Training and Practice

You’ll dive deep into the Asana alignment of fundamental yoga poses, and gain an in-depth

understanding of the yogic techniques to advance your own practice and leave ready to progress from

student to teacher.

Basic elements of Asanas and Pranayamas, Mudras, Shat-karma & Bandhas.

Mantra chanting

Asana laboratory observation,

Three principles of practices, alignment, relaxed respiration & consciousness.

Transitioning into Asana – Transitioning out of Asana.

Asana Modification variations and the use of props.

Classical Surya Namaskara, Chandra Namaskara & Astanga Surya Namaskara

Touch, somatic, and self-transformation. Beginner to intermediate level.

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.

Mantra Meditation, Chakra Meditation, and Breathe Awareness.

General Principles in Giving Physical Cues and Adjustments

How Not to Touch in asana

Modifications, Variations, and the Use of Props

Pacing and Holding Asanas

Seven Principles of Hands on Adjustments

Hatha Yoga View on AsanaBasic Arc Structure of Classes

Principles of Sequencing Asana

The Art of Alignment & Assists

Master teachers will lead you through an intensive that’ll sharpen your ability to give safe, physical

assists and alignment cues to take your students deeper into their practice and find freedom on

the yoga mat.

• You’ll be taught how to assess students and give confident, supportive and advanced adjustments

and assists

• Practical lessons on proper technique and safe alignment

• How to energetically and physically connect with your students and support them during yoga

practice

• One-on-one feedback, guidance and coaching in a fun, supportive and safe environment to build

your confidence and craft

Practical Teaching Yoga Skills

You’ll build confidence in the classroom and gain practical teaching skills with personal coaching and

guidance.

We know that all yoga teachers come to Teacher Training with different backgrounds and abilities.

This course has been created to help you discover which areas you can improve on and will give

you the opportunity to have a more intimate, advanced conversation with yourself as a teacher,

and your students.

• Developing cues, your authentic voice and language

• How to incorporate yoga philosophy and theming into your classes

• You’ll learn sequencing, how to theme and build towards peak poses, and develop your own

advanced asana poses with the assists that accompany them.

• Explore clever sequencing, theming and building towards peak poses

• Develop your ability and confidence in design and deliver creative sequences

Elective

Vinyasa Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Scheme of Course Execution

Phase -1

Introduction

Meaning

History f yoga

Definition

Nadis

Cakras

Hatha Yoga Foundation

Taittiriya Upanishad (Yoga Anatomy Physiology)

Phase -2

Warm ups

Asana

Pranayama

Mudra

Bandha

Shatkarma

Phase -3

Teaching Methodology

Techniques

Training

Alignment and Misalignment

Asana Correction

Phase -4

Practices and Training

Human Anatomy Physiology

Biomechanism

Kinesiology

Phase -5

Yoga Philosophy

Examination

Practice and Training

Revision

Phase -6

Project Work

Convocation

Phase -6

Continuing Education

Title of the Course: “200 hr Yoga Teacher’s Training Course in Hatha Yoga”.

Fee: INR 50,000(For Indian citizens only), for foreigners USD 800.

Yoga Book (06), T-Shirt (1), Catheter Tube (1), Jala Neti Pot (1).

Excluded with accommodation and food.

Excursion: Fees are calculated excluding the educational excursion expenses.

Note: Minimum of 06 student enrollment required to start the batch.

Duration: 3 Months.

Medium of Instruction: English

Yoga Styles

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

Vinyasa Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Scheme of Study: Theory - 50 % & Practical Training - 50 %

About the course facilitator: Dr. S. Karuna Murthy

Number of Seats: Intake Capacity: 11

Training Venue: No. 1271, 20th Main, 2nd Phase, J. P. Nagar, Bangalore -78 Land Mark: Behind Central

Mall.

Make-Up Classes: Students are able to make up a maximum of 10 classes.

Student Conduct: Students are expected to act in an appropriate, respectful and professional manner

at all times whilst in attendance at the karuna Yoga. Please come to class neat, tidy and appropriately

dressed. Please do not wear overpowering perfumes, oils etc.

Sample Schedule

10:00-10:30 Techniques, Training and Practice 10:30-11:00

Anatomy and Physiology/ Upanisad 11:00-12:00 Asana/Hatha Yoga

12:00-01:00 Vinyasa/Gentle Yoga

13:00-14:00 Lunch

14:00-15:00 Restorative Yoga

15:00-15:30 Teaching Methodology

15:30-17:00 Patanjali Yoga Sutra/Bhagavad-Gita

Fees (200 hr Yoga Teacher Training course) Payment Methods:

The fees is payable online/cheque/cash/Phonepe/Google Pay. Course Facilitators – Dr. S. Karuna Murthy

Pay through PhonePe or Google Pay(9686549129).

Pay through Net Banking:

Bank Name : HDFC BANK ACCOUNT

Account Holder Name: KARUNA MURTHY. S

Account No : 501 0000 519 6219

Account Type : Saving Account

IFSC Code : HDFC0000885 (5th character is zero) MICR Code : 560240029

Branch Code : 000885 Branch : Bangalore

Address : N0. 71, 1st Cross, BTM Layout, 2nd Stage,

Next to Karanth Hospital, Bangalore, Pincode: 560068

Course Completion Requirements

Assessment and Certification

The students are continuously assessed throughout the course at all levels. There will be a practical as

well as written examination at the end of the course to evaluate the understanding of the philosophy of

Yoga and skills of the students. Participant should pass all different aspects of the course to be eligible

for the Yoga teacher Training Course.

Assessment is based on

1. Regular attendance of all classes.

2. Attitude and behaviour inside and outside of the ashram while attending the course.

3. Performance and attitude in the practical asana, pranayama, bandhas and kriya classes.

4. Hatha yoga teaching skills.

5. Written daily summary of the main philosophy classes and Hatha yoga theory classes.

6. Upon successful completion of the course students receive the Certificate of the Karuna Yoga.

Project Writing

Project Writing(for 100 pages)

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.

WHO WILL TEACH YOU ?

Dr. S. Karuna Murthy, M.Sc, Ph.D, E-RYT 500

Dr. S. Karuna Murthy is the Director and Founder of Karuna Yoga and he has been practicing

yoga since the age of 18, Inspired by Swami Sivananda, founder of Divine Life Society.

Dr. S. Karuna Murthy is a living Yogi. He is a Master Yogi who is well versed with the greatest

Yoga traditions with modern scientific view he teaches. Hatha Yoga as taught in the

Sivananda tradition and Yoga Therapy, SVYASA Bangalore, tradition is his expertise. A

practical Yogi, practicing multi styles of Yoga, in depth of understanding, as Yoga is unique in uniting Body,

Mind and Soul.

He served as a Yoga therapist at S-VYASA, Bangalore, as a yoga lecturer at Bharathidasan University and at

overseas as a yoga instructor at Cali wow fitness center.

Dr. S. Karuna Murthy has completed M.Sc in Yoga from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samasthana

University & Ph. D from Bharathidasan University, also Teacher Training Course (TTC) 200hr and Advance

Teacher Training Course (ATTC) 500hr, and too registered E-RYT-500 with American yoga alliance(USA), which

reflects his in depth knowledge and expertise in context of Yoga. His life is totally dedicated to the teaching

and spreading his great knowledge and experience.

Dr. Rathi, B.D.S.

Dr. Rathi, a dentist who discovered a love for Yoga in 2011. Have been teaching and

practicing regularly Yoga since then…. finding joy in evolving both. Flow Vinyasa Yoga is her basic style. I am committed to correct and safe alignment practice through

knowledge on anatomy, body mechanics and use of props during a sequence whenever required. A Yoga

Alliance certified Prenatal Yoga teacher, have taught several mothers the art of easy birthing, being a mother

of two herself. Experienced in handling large corporate groups, students aspiring to be Yoga teachers and

people from all walks of life around the globe. She is fluent in Fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada and Tamil.

Dr. Siddhartha M.Sc, Ph.D.

Chow Siddhartha (Chametcha Singphow) studied yoga systematically undergoing

Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor and Master Degree courses in Yoga under the

internationally renowned yoga experts Dr. R. Nagarathna, MD, FRCP and Dr. H.R.

Nagendra, Ph.D. at SVYASA University, Bangalore, India.

Later, he served as the Head of the Department of Back Pain Section at Arogyadhama,

the yoga therapy hospital attached to the university for 5 years. During this period

Chow Siddhartha taught yoga therapy to under graduate and postgraduate students at the university and also

helped hundreds of patients hailing from different parts of the world to overcome their back pain through

non-invasive yoga therapy management and rehabilitation.

Chow Siddhartha started learning yoga when he was a young student for 6 years at a Buddhist Monastery of

North East India. Before joining SVYASA University, Bangalore in 2001 he underwent systematic yoga training

at Vivekananda Kendra, Dibrugarh, Assam, India for 5 years.

Chow Siddhartha is also an ardent practitioner of vipassana meditation. He had undergone many vipassana

meditation courses of Sri Sri Satya Narayan Goenkaji. His love for vipassana meditation had its beginning

when he was a young novice under venerable Wannasara Mahathera at the Buddhist Monastery.

Yogi Suhas Teaching Hatha Yoga for over five years, Yogi Suhas has earned his good name in

motivating students with utmost professionalism. He helps students gain an

understanding on body alignment and asana. His passion in yoga is visible in the

classes he takes; students find his classes highly effective. Yoga has been his part of

life since his childhood. Yogi Suhas help students plunge into what he has been

teaching with enthusiasm and open mind. Suhas has completed Graduation degree in

Commerce and 200 hrs Yoga Teacher Training course, from Karuna Yoga Vidya

Peetham, Bangalore, India.

Atul Kumar Goel, M. Sc., RYT-500.

Atul Kumar Goel is the Founder Director of Anushasan Yoga. He is well versed with Hatha

Yoga tradition with modern medical and scientific approach. His approach towards yoga is

to bring balance between body and mind with breathing as a tool.

He started his yoga journey in Himachal Pradesh University shimla with diploma in yoga

studies. He completed his masters in yogic sciences from Gurukul Kangri University

Haridwar. Integrated approach of yoga therapy (IAYT) from SVYASA Bangalore and RYT

200 Yoga Alliance (USA). He served as yoga teacher, lecturer and yoga therapist in different corporate

companies. He regularly conduct regular workshops on different streams of yoga.

Dinesh Thakur Motivated Yoga Instructor with advanced training in Yoga and specialization in Hatha Yoga principles. Enjoy

inspiring others to improve wellness and commit to long term health and fitness goals. Energetic and

outgoing with collaborative spirit.

• Teach student correct postures to ensure maximum benefit and

• Work with students of all body types and fitness and customizing the program

• Pay attention to need of every student throughout the

• Teach various styles, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Pranayama,

• More than 150 hours of teaching experience (Personal and Group Classes).

Admission Process

Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham will review the applications and select the applicants according to the norms of the

current section procedure pursued by the Board of Studies.

Application and Admission Requirements

Checklist of documents to enclose with this application:

1. Current passport-size photos (2)

2. Certificate of educational qualifications

3. Photocopy of Drivers license / Voters ID / Aadhaar card

4. Photocopy of passport and visa (overseas applicants)

5. Medical Fitness Certificate

6. Curriculum vitae (CV)

7. Filled in application form

Written Examination: Each applicant will also be required to write and send in an essay (each 1000 words) on any

two of the questions given below:

Sample Questions:

1. Relevance of Yoga in today’s world

2. Why do you wish to become a Yoga teacher?

3. What is your own understanding of Yoga? Write from your experience.

4. Do you think Yoga will help in personal transformation? If yes, how?

Interview: On receipt and approval of your application. Each applicant will be required to attend an online interview

via Zoom or Skype with one of the members of the selection committee.

Response: After the evaluation and selection procedure is over, selected applicants will be notified.

CONTACT NUMBERS AND ASSISTANCE

Whom to Contact:

Mr. Murthy the course facilitators. Any yoga questions should be directed to Mr. Murthy. All administration

and payment

queries should be emailed to [email protected]

Course Queries:

If needed once you commence you can arrange a meeting with Mr. Murthy, to go over the course and answer

any questions you may have please email [email protected] to arrange an appointment.

Email contact: [email protected]

Student Grievances and Complaints:

Student grievances and complaints will only be accepted in writing to the Director of the yoga centre (Mr.

Murthy (+91 9686549129). They will be responded to and remedied as soon as possible.

Other General Information: Please Contact (Mr. Murthy +91 9686549129)

Training Venue

No. 1271, 20th Main, 2nd Phase,

J. P. Nagar, Bangalore – 78

Land Mark: Behind Central Mall & Near

Samatvam Diabetic Centre

Office Address

No.162/1(Ground Floor), 7th ABC Cross,

Venkatapura Main Road, Koramangala

Bangalore – 560034

Frequently Asked Questions I am travelling to india for the first time. Is their anything I need to know?

Our confirmation email contains detailed information regarding transportation and fromom the course site. Indian visa and

health recommendations, and FAQ s about the location and daily schedule. If you have any questions before receiving the

confirmation email or if any questions has not been answered, please fel free to contact us anytime by email, whatsapp or

phone. We are happy to support you in your first journay to india.

What is the prcess to register?

if you are intrested in any of our yoga teacher trainings, please fill out the registration form on our websire

http://www.karunayoga.in/application-for-admission/ once your application is approved deposit must be made to hold your

spot in the course. Full payments due weeks prior to start date of the course, as specified in our confrimation email.

Can I take yoga as soon as I complete this course?

You will leave the curse with the knwledge and skill to teach hatha yga clasees and we recommend that you do so. Teacher

training is the very first step on a continued learning journey to becoming the yoga teacher you can be, and teaching practice is

crucial, as with anything else in life. If you wish to teach in a studio, you may be asked to present your graduation certifi cate and

register with the yoga allaince. This course prepares you with the foundational requirement of yoga teacher training course.

Do you speak any other languages than english ?

The course language is english. Ur team member also speaks tamil, kannada, hindi.

is this course only for people who want t teach yoga ?

Many people attend the training sessin to learn more about the postures, benefits and alignmnets for theis own bodeis/or to

take time to connest t themselves and deepen their yoga practice. Each session typically has a mix of people explorong the

possibility of teach ing and those seeking personal development.

Do I need to be a yoga expert to take this training?

No. this training is designed to meet you wherever you are in oyur jurney. Prior practice of yoga is suggested but by no means

necessary. People have attended in the past with just a little experience, alongside those who have been practicing for many

years. The course typically has nice balance of expereince, ages and objectives.

http://www.karunayoga.in/application-for-admission/

TESTIOMONIAL & REVIEW

Moulya Varma

Excellent. The classes were very easy to understand and always dependent on the level of the students and I felt comfortable

at all times, felt treated with love and respect and felt I was in presence of a true teacher.

The course gives a good background knowledge of theory, as well as practice. The teacher are

very professional and supportive to students. I have enjoyed the course very much and made

many friends.The yoga and meditation 200 hour course was for me all that I needed and was

looking for, I'm very grateful for all that I've learned, and im looking forward to learn more from

them.

Karuna murthy and rati rao are the great teachers and very approachable and knowledgeable. I

would recommend them especially for beginners, who need special attention and personal

care. Karuna murthy sir can be a very responsible friend who knows how to take care of

students even outside the yoga studio. The amount of knowledge that I have obtained at karuna

yoga vidya peetham is life changing.

I’m so happy I chose my yoga teacher training with karuna yoga vidya peetam because they really the best knowledgeable

teachers. @ Dr karuna murthy and Dr rati rao. Hope everyone who is searching for a true yoga and had a passion to learn and

teach yoga this is best place u can come.

Nikeetha B

I can't say enough about how thrilled I am to have found yoga at Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham.

Excellent yoga school for an integrated practice that is traditional yet modern.

A great place to grow as a yogi and learn proper alignment and more challenging postures. I have

travelled from Canada to visit my parents and I have been in search of a nice yoga studio in

Bengaluru. Sadly, I've been noticing a trend among teachers and studios and that is they aren't giving

any personal attention to their students. I now typically find that instructors will stand in front of the

class but seldom do any of them give valuable personal corrections. That is not the case at Karuna

Yoga. The instructors Dr. Karuna Murthy and Dr. Rathi Rao at Karuna yoga are very diligent about

teaching proper form and giving personal attention.

Karuna sir is very welcoming and has been in touch on whatsapp throughout my 200 hours TTC. He always helped me with

ideas to open my own studio in Canada. He sometimes cheers us up with jokes but I never told him his sense of humour is

average . He will know it now . I made a lot of friends here and all of us girls in this batch. we are all going to be best pals

forever. My yoginis Premanjali, Moulya, Prasanna, Latha, Sukruthi and Rengmirso. I am terribly going to miss this studio,

friends and instructors. Such a yogic, beautiful and spiritual month.

I highly recommend Karuna yoga Vidya Peetham If you are looking for yoga classes where you can grow your practise. If you

want to take your yoga practice to the next level - be it meditation, physical asana, or philosophy and history - this is the

school for you. It's serious but light hearted and the teachers are approachable and knowledgeable.

Hands down. Five stars!

Madhalasa Varma

Happy to be part of YTT program at karuna yoga vidya peetham .Very good place to learn yoga for all levels. Beginner,

intermediate and advanced. Very interesting and useful asanas has been taught here. I like to grow myself as a yogini from

this place.Nice place for beginners. Karuna sir is very good teacher. Each class is innovative, has different techniques to learn

and push the body for better strength and flexibility.Such a wonderful place to start a new journey towards spirituality and

healthy lifestyle..rati mam was such a knowledgeable and wonderful mentor who treats and supports everyone equally ,am

really lucky and proud to be a part karuna yoga vidya peetham institute.. guys if r really looking for a right place to learn yoga

or to become yoga teacher here is the right platform.

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DETAILED SYLLABUS

200 hr Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course

1. Techniques, Training and Practice

2. Teaching Methodology

3. Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology & Bio-Mechanism

4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, Health & Wellness

5. Practicum

6. Elective Paper

7. Project Work

1. Mantras

1. Gayathri Mantra

2. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

3. Santhi Mantra

4. Patanjali Mantra

5. Pranayama Mantra

6. Surya Namaskara Mantra

7. Astanga Yoga Mantra

8. Guru Mantra

9. Vedic Mantras

10. Dhyana Mantra

11. Pratahsmaranam

2. Surya Namaskara (sun salutation) Beginners Level

1. Training and Practice

1. Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) Sivananada School of Yoga Style

2. Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) Satyananada School of Yoga Style

3. Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) Vivekananada School of Yoga Style

Intermediate Level

4. Chandra Namaskara (Moon Salutation)

5. Astanga Surya Namaskara – A

Advanced Level

6. Astanga Surya Namaskara - B

3. Asanas

3.1. Standing Asana Beginners Level

1. Samasthiti(upright or still)

2. Tadasana – (mountain pose)

3. Ardhakati Cakrasana(half lateral wheel pose)

4. Vrksasana (tree pose)

5. Ardha Uttanasana(standing half forward bend)

6. Padahastasana (hand to foot pose)

7. Ardha Chakrasana (half wheel pose)

8. Utthita Vayu Muktasana(standing wind releasing pose)

Intermediate Level

9. Garudasana (eagle pose)

10. Utkatasana (mighty pose)

11. Utthita Trikonasana (extended triangle pose)

12. Parivritta Trikonasana (revolved triangle pose)

13. Utthita Parsvakonasana (extended side angle pose)

14. Parivritta Utthita Parsvakonasana (revolved extended side angle pose)

15. Parsvottanasana(side intense stretch)

16. Virabhadrasana -1 (warrior -1)

17. Virabhadrasana -2(warrior-2)

Advanced Level

18. Padangusthasana( holding the big toes)

19. Ardha Chandrasana (half moon pose)

20. Parivrtta ardha Chandrasana (revolved half moon pose)

21. Parivrtta Baddha Parsvakonasana (revolved bound side angle)

22. Urdhva Prasarita Ekapadasana(upward split one leg)


24. Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana (half bound lotus intense stretch)

25. Natarajasana(Lord of the dance Pose)

26. Prasarita Padottanasana(legs widespread intense stretch)

27. Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana(intense arms hold big toe)

28. Malasana (garland pose)

3.2. Kneeling Asana Beginners Level

29. Vajrasana (diamond pose)

30. Balasana(Child’s Pose) or Shashankasana ( moon or hare pose)

31. Madukasana(Frog Pose) or Bhadrasana (gracious pose)

32. Marjaryasana(Cat Pose)

33. Vyaghrasana(Tiger Pose)

Intermediate Level

34. Virasana (hero pose)

35. Ustrasana(camel pose)

Advanced Level

36. Parighasana (gate pose)

37. Supta Virasana (recline hero pose)

3.3. Sitting Asana

Beginners Level

37. Sukhasana(Easy pose)

38. Dandasana (Staff Pose)

39. Swastik Asana(auspicious pose)

40. Siddhasana(adept pose)

41. Padmasana(lotus pose)

Intermediate Level

42. Janu Sirsasana (Head to Knee Pose)

43. Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana(revolved knee to head pose)

44. Paschimottanasana(ugrasana or brahmacharyasana)

45. Purvauttansana(east intense stretch pose)

46. Gomukhasana(cow face resembling)

47. Marichyasana(name of the sage mariachi)

48. Ardha Navasana (half boat)

49. Upavistha Konasana(wide angle seated forward bend pose)

50. Baddha Konasana(bounded angle pose)

51. Ardha Matsyendrasana (half spinal twist)

52. Yogamudrasana(yoga gesture or psychic union pose)

53. Simhasana(lion gesture)

54. Parvatasana(mountain pose)

Advanced Level

55. Ardha Padma Paschimottanasana(half lotus west intense stretch pose)

56. Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana(half bounded lotus west intense stretch pose)

57. Bharadvajasana(Bharadvaja was the father of drona)

58. Paripurna Navasana (complete boat pose)

59. Ubhaya Padangustasana(ubhaya - both, padangusta - big toe)

60. Merudandasana (spinal column pose)

61. Goraksasana(cowherd)

62. Simhasana - 2(lion pose)

63. Trianga Mukhaikapda Paschimottanasana(three limbs facing intense west stretch pose)

64. Hanumanasana(front full split or hindu monkey god)

65. Krounchasana(heron pose)

66. Urdhva Padmasana(Upward Lotus Pose) or Lolasana (swinging pose)

67. Akarna Dhanurasana(heel touches the ear as an archer pulls the bowstring)

68. Eka Pada Raja kapotasana(single leg king pigeon pose)

69. Eka Pada Sirasana(one leg behind head pose)

70. Kukkutasana(cockerel pose)

3.4. Supine Asana (on back) Beginners Level

71. Shavasana(corpse pose)

72. Ananda Balasana (happy baby pose)

73. Supta Pawanmuktasana (wind relieving pose)

74. Setu Bandha Sarvangasana(bridge lock Sarvangasana)

Intermediate Level

75. Jathara Parivartanasana(abdomen twisting pose)

76. Salamba Sarvangasana(supported Sarvangasana)

77. Matsyasana(fish pose)

78. Supta Konasana(reclining angle pose)

79. Urdhva Cakrasana(upward wheel pose)

Advanced Level

80. Anantasana(Vishnu couch pose)

81. Eka Pada Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (single leg bridge pose)

82. Niralamba Sarvangasana (without support Sarvangasana)

83. Supta Padangusthasana(supine holding big toe)

84. Halasana(Plough Pose)

85. Karnapidasana(ear pressure pose)

86. Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana(both feet reverse stick pose)

87. Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana(single leg upward bow pose)

88. Pindasana in Sarvangasana(embryo or fetus pose)

89. Urdhva Padmasana in Sarvangasana (upward lotus pose in sarvangasana)

3. 5. Prone Asana (abdomen) Beginners Level

90. Makarasana (crocodile pose)

91. Ardha Shalabhasana(half locust pose)

92. Salabhasana (locust Pose)

93. Sarpasana(snake pose)

94. Bhujangasana(serpent pose)

95. Ardha Dhanurasana (half bow)

Intermediate Level

96. Dhanurasana(bow pose)

97. Urdhva Mukha Svanasana(upward facing dog pose)

Advanced Level

98. Parsva Dhanurasana(sideways bow pose)

99. Bhekasana(toad or frog pose)

3. 6. Arm Balancing and Head Standing Asana

Intermediate Level

100. Phalakasana(plank pose) or Santolanasana (balancing pose)

101. Chaturanga Dandasana(four limbed staff pose)

102. Tolasana(scale pose)

103. Purvottanasana(east intense stretch)

Advanced Level

104. Bakasana(crane)

105. Mayurasana (mayura means a peacock)

106. Padma Mayurasana(lotus peacock pose)

107. Astavakrasana

108. Bhujapidasana

109. Eka Pada Bakasana

110. Eka Pada Galavasana

111. Eka pada Koundinyanasana(Single Leg Sage Koundinyan Pose)

112. Vasisthasana

113. Kukkutasana(lifted cockerel pose)

114. Pincha Mayurasana

115. Salamba Sirsasana


4. Pranayama

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Four aspects of pranayama

1. Pooraka or inhalation

2. Rechaka or exhalation

3. Antar kumbhaka or internal breath retention

4. Bahir kumbhaka or external breath retention.

4.3. The Pranic body

4.4. Breath, health and pranayama

4.5. Breathing and life span

4.6. General notes for the practitioner

4.7. Natural breathing

4.8. Abdominal (or diaphragmatic) breathing

4.9. Thoracic Breathing

4.10. Clavicular Breathing

4.11. Full Yogic Breathing

4.12. Kapalbhati Pranayama (frontal brain cleansing breath)

4.13. Bhastrika Pranayama (bellows breath)

4.14. Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (psychic network purification)

4. 15. Ujjayi Pranayama (the psychic breath)

4. 16. Chandra Bhedana Pranayama (calming energy)

4.17. Surya Bhedana Pranayama (stimulating vitality)

4.18. Sheetali Pranayama(cooling pranayama)

4.19. Sheetkari Pranayama (hissing breath)

4.20. Bhramari Pranayama (humming bee breath)

5. Mudra

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Mudras and prana

5.3. A scientific look at mudras

5.4. Five Groups of Yoga Mudras

i) Jnana Mudra (psychic gesture of knowledge) ii)Chin Mudra (psychic gesture of consciousness) iii)Bhairava Mudra (fierce or terrifying attitude) iv)Hridaya Mudra (heart gesture)

v)Shambhavi Mudra (eyebrow centre gazing) vi)Nasikagra Drishti(gaze at tip of nose) vii)Khechari Mudra (tongue lock)

viii) Shanmukhi Mudra (closing the seven gates) ix)Vipareeta Karani Mudra (inverted psychic attitude) x)Pashinee Mudra (folded psychic attitude)

xi)Tadagi Mudra (barrelled abdomen technique) xii)Prana Mudra

xiii)Yoga Mudra (attitude of psychic union) xiv)Manduki Mudra (gesture of the frog) xv)Maha Mudra (great psychic attitude)

xvi) Maha Bheda Mudra (the great separating attitude)

xvii) Maha Vedha Mudra (the great piercing attitude)

xviii) Ashwini Mudra (horse gesture)

6. Bandhas

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Granthis Brahma Granthi Vishnu Granthi Rudra Granthi

6.3. Bandhas(locks)

1. Jalandhara Bandha

2. Moola Bandha

3. Uddiyana Bandha

4. Maha Bandha

7. Pratyahara (withdrawal of the mind, from its sense object)

7.1. Yoga Nidra

7. 2. Japa and Ajapa japa

8. Dharana (concentration)

8.1. Trataka (concentrated gazing)

8.2. Antar Trataka

8.3. Shambhavi Mudra (eyebrow centre gazing)

8.4. Nasikagra Drishti (nose tip gazing)

9. Dhyana (meditation)

9.1. Meditation on Breath

9.2. Mantra Meditation (Sacred Syllable Chanting Meditation)

9.3. Counting Beads

10. Shatkarma(internal cleansing)

1. Jala Neti (nasal cleansing with water)

2. Sutra Neti (nasal cleansing with thread)

3. Vaman Dhauti (regurgitative cleansing)

4. Shankhaprakshalana(cleansing entire digestive tract)

1. Introduction

1.1. Trend of Teaching

1.2. Methodology


1.3. Need of Yoga Teaching Method

1.4. Importance of Teaching Method

2. Physical Setting

i) Dedicated space

ii) Floor

iii) Walls

iv) Air

v) Light

vi) Music

vii) Aroma

viii) Props

ix) Mats

x) Blankets

xi) Bolsters

xii) Blocks

xiii) Straps

xiv) Chairs

3. Class Etiquette

i) Cleanliness

ii) Scents

iii) Attire

iv) Bare Feet

v) Talking

vi) Arriving/Departing

4. Classroom Setup and Orientation

4.1. Layout of the room & Placing Mat

5. Waking Up the Spiritual Environment

i) Greeting your class

ii) Getting situated

iii) Setting intention

iv) Chanting the sound of aum

v) Guiding asana as meditation

vi) Rhythm of Nature

vii) Ambiance

6. Voice and Language

7. Querying new students

1. Practiced yoga? Style? Duration? Frequency?

2. Any injuries

3. Are you pregnant?

4. Daily work or lifestyle?

5. Any physical exercise?

8. Class Levels and Prerequisites

8.1. Beginners, Intermediate, Advance, & Mixed class

9. Instructing Asanas

i) Breath, alignment, Chakras, Variations

ii) Modifications, Props, Transition in & Out

iii) General & Individual Guidance

a) Positioning and Demonstration

b) In-the-flow demonstration

c) Gather-around demonstration

10. Partner Standing Observation

i. Feet

ii. Achilles

iii. Calves

iv. Knees

v. Hips

vi. Arms

vii. Shoulders

viii. Head

ix. Ear

x. Shoulder & hip

xi. Upper back hunched (kyphosis)

xii. Chest

xiii. Pelvis

xiv. Knee &ankle

11. Ethics in Teaching and Touching

i)Yama ii)Niyama

12. Practice Teaching Observation

13. Motivational skills

14. Positive feedback on student practice

15. Different learning styles Visual learning Auditory learning Kinesthetic

16. Self-Reflection while Instructing

17. Student Feedback on Your Class

18. Evaluation and reflection of personal practice

19. Yoga Marketing

20. Assignments

11. Techniques in General

11.1. General Principles of Yogic Practices

11.2. Asana Laboratory Observation

I. Breath and general vibe

II. Feet and ankles

III. Knees

Techniques

IV. Pelvis

V. Spine

VI. Rib cage

VII. Chest and collarbones

VIII. Shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers

IX. Where is the model's energy?

11.3. Basic Elements of Asana Practice

11.3.1. Being Present

11.3.2. Relaxing

11.3.3. Breathing

11.4. General Principles in Giving Physical Cues and Adjustments

11.5. How Not to Touch

11.5.1. Distally

11.5.2. Forcefully

11.5.3. Meanderingly

11.5.4. Blindly

11.5.5. Destabilizing

11.5.6. Randomly

11.5.7. Inappropriately

11.6. Modifications, Variations, and the Use of Props

11.6.1. Props help students find stability and ease

11.7. Pacing and Holding Asanas

11.7.1. Basic considerations

11.7.2. Class definition

11.7.3. Student ability

11.7.4. Class theme

11.7.5. Time constraints

11.8.1. Individualizing Instruction

11.9. Transitioning into Asanas

11.10. Transitioning out of Asanas

11.1. Seven Principles of Hands on Adjustments Principle 1: Teach What You Know Principle 2: Ask Permission to Touch Principle 3: Have Clear Intention

Principle 4: Move with the Breath Principle 5: Honor Safe Biomechanics

Principle 6: Teach Essential Asana Elements Stability and ease

Alignment principles

Transitioning in, refining, and transitioning out Principle 7: Support Stable Foundations

11.2. Qualities of Touch

1. Awakening or relaxing:

2. Clarifying

3. Stabilizing

4. Emphasizing

5. Moving

6. Grounding

7. Comforting

12. Asana Techniques

1. Hatha Yoga View on Asana

2. Patanjali concept on Asana

12.1. Classification of Asana

1. Beginners

2. Intermediate

3. Advanced

12.2. Isometric static & Dynamic Asana

Asana Techniques

12.3. Modern Perspective view on Asana

13. StandingAsana

13.2. Sequencing Cues for Standing Asanas

14. Forward Bending Asana

15. Hip Opening Asana

16. Seated Asana

17. Twisting Asana

18. Inverted Asana

18.1. 1. Inversions and Menstruation

18.1. Sequencing Cues for Inverted Asana

19. Back bending Asana

19.1. Sequencing Cues for Backward Bending Asana

20. Core Asana

20.1. Sequencing Cue for Core Asana

21. ArmBalancing Asana

21.1. Sequencing Cues for Arm Balancing Asana

22. Basic Arc Structure of Classes

22. 1. Initiating the Yogic Process

22. 2. Warming the Body

22. 3. Pathway to the Peak

22. 4. Exploring the Peak

22. 5. Integration

23. Principles of Sequencing Asana

23. 1. Applied Parinamavada(theory of transformation)

23. 2. Move from Simple to Complex Asanas

23. 3. Move from Dynamic to Static Exploration

23. 4. Sattvic Effect: Cultivating Energetic Balance

23. 5. Pratikriyasana(counter pose)

24. Sequencing Within and Across Asana Families

24.1. Surya Namaskara and Fluid Flow Sequences

24.2. Standing Asanas

24.3. Abdominal Core

24.4. Arm Balances

24.5. Backbends

24. 6. Twists

24.7. ForwardBends

24.8. Hip Openers

24.9. Inversions

5. Practicum

* Trainee should take following yoga classes

P1. Surya Namaskara (sun salutation)

Beginners Level




P2. Intermediate Level



P3. Advanced Level


P4. Standing Asana Beginners Level



















P6. Advanced Level












P7. Beginners Level









P9. Advanced Level



Seated Asana

P10. Beginners Level




















P12. Advanced Level

















Supine Asana(on back) P13. Beginners Level










P15.Advanced Level











Prone Asana(on abdomen) P16. Beginners Level










P18. Advanced Level



Balancing Asana






P20. Advanced Level




107. Astavakrasana

108. Bhujapidasana




112. Vasisthasana





P21. Pranayama





P22. Pranayama



P23. Pranayama





P24. Pranayama




P25. Shavasana (corpse pose)

P26. Yoga Nidra

3. Yoga, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology & Bio-Mechanism

1. Introduction

1.1. Anatomy

1.2. Physiology

1.3. Anatomical Terminology

1.4. Directional terms

i) Superior or cranial

ii) Inferior or caudal

iii) Posterior or dorsal

iv) Lateral

v) Proximal

vi) Distal

vii) Medial

viii) Anterior or ventral

1. 5. Chemical to Organism level

1.6. Different Systems of the Body

i) The Locomotor System

ii) The Blood-Vascular System

iii) The Digestive System

iv) The Respiratory System

v) The Ductless Glands vi)The Urogenital System vii)The Nervous System viii)The Special Sense organs

ix) The Excretory System

2. Respiratory system

2.1. Gaseous Exchange

2.2. Respiratory System

a. Nasal Cavity

b. Pharynx

c. Larynx

d. Trachea (wind pipe)

e. Bronchi

f. Bronchioles

g. Alveoli (Air sacs)

2.3. Lungs

2.4. Pleura

2.5. Bronchi

2. 6. Pulmonary Ventilation

2.7. Respiration mechanism

a) Shallow breathing

b) Deep Breathing

c) Unconscious control of breathing

d) Conscious control of breathing

2.8. Lung Volume

3. Muscular System

3.1. Muscular tissues can be classified into

1. Smooth, non-striated or involuntary muscles

2. Cardiac muscle or myocardium

3. Skeletal, striated or voluntary muscles

3.2. Characteristics of skeletal muscles

i) Contractility

ii) Excitability

iii) Extensibility

iv) Elasticity

3.3. Functions of Muscles

I. Movement II. Maintaining posture

III. Producing Heat & Temperature Regulation

IV. Circulation

3.4. Muscle fiber types

1. Slow twitch muscle fibre (type -1)

2. Fast twitch muscle fibre (type -2)

3. 5.Aerobic (with oxygen) and Anaerobic (without oxygen) Exercise

3.7. Types of Muscle Contractions

i) Isometric Contraction

ii) Isotonic Contraction

a) Concentric Contraction

b) Eccentric Contraction

4. Skeletal System

i) Cartilage

ii) Tendon

iii) Ligament iv)Fascia v)Bursa

Types of bone and cartilage

4.2. Functions of the Skeletal System?

4.3. The main bones of the human skeleton are

1. The axial skeleton

2. The appendicular skeleton

4.4. Classification of Bones according to shape

1. Long bones

2. Short bones

3. Flat bones

4. Irregular bones

5. Sesamoid bones

4. 5. Skeleton Joints Joints classifications

i) Fibrous joints

ii) Cartilaginous joints

iii) Synovial joint

4. 6. Synovial joints 4.7. Synovial joints classifications

1. Hinge

2. Ball and socket

3. Pivot

4. Gliding

5. Saddle

6. Planar

5. Spinal Cord and Yoga

5.1. Elements Of linkage between the vertebrae

5.2. Discs and ligaments

5.3. Weight Bearing Activities

5.4. Push & Counter push

5. 5. Types Of spinal movement

5.6. Axial Rotation

5.7. Flexion and extension

5.8. Forward and Backward-Bending Poses

5.9. Lateral and twisting movements

5.10. Axial extension

5.11. Intrinsic equilibrium

5.12. Spine, rib cage, and pelvis

6. Cardiovascular system

6.1. Heart

6.2. Chambers of the heart

The Heart, Arteries & Veins Forms the Circulatory System

6.3. The Cardiac cycle

6.4. Pulse

6.5. Heart Rate

6. 6. Cardiac Output

6.7. Blood pressure (BP)

6.8. Factors affecting blood pressure

6.9. Blood volume

6.10. Cardiac output 6.11. Peripheral resistance

6.12. Elasticity of the arterial walls

6.13. The viscosity of blood

6.14. Disorders of blood vessels

i) Arteriosclerosis ii) Atherosclerosis

6.15. Disorders of blood pressure

i) Hypertension's ii) Hypotension

7. Nervous System Peripheral nervous system Somatic Nervous system (SNS)

Autonomic Nervous system (ANS)

7.1. The Central Nervous System

1. The Brain

2. The Spinal cord 7.2. Peripheral Nervous System 7.3. Somatic Nervous System

1. Sensory neurons (or afferent neurons)

2. Motor neurons (or efferent neurons) The Autonomic Nervous System

1. The sympathetic system

2. The parasympathetic system

8. Kinesiology

8.1. Biomechanics and Kinesiology

8.2. Body Movements

Body Movements and Their Descriptions

1. Flexion

2. Extension

3. Abduction

4. Adduction

5. Supination

6. Pronation

7. Lateral flexion

8. Rotation

9. Medial rotation (internal rotation)

10. Lateral rotation (external rotation) 11.Elevation

12.Depression 13.Dorsiflexion

14.Plantar flexion 15.Eversion 16.Inversion 17.Protraction 18.Retraction

19.Circumduction

8.3.7. Asana and Kinesiology

9. Stretching

Stretching

Definition and goal of stretching What happens in a stretch?

When should you stretch? Warming up

Cooling down

Diet and stretching Calcium Magnesium

Cold and heat therapy Endorphin theory

The gate theory of pain Six rules to stretching Warm up

Be Gentle

Hold for 30 seconds Breathe

Do not bounce

Stretch both sides symmetrically

9.1. Types of Stretching

1. Ballistic Stretching

2. Dynamic Stretching

3. Passive Stretching

4. Static Stretching

a). Isometric Stretching b). PNF Stretching

9.2. Biomechanics of Stretching

What is stretching?

Moving origins & Insertions Spinal Cord Reflexes

Muscle Spindle Stretch Receptor Reciprocal Inhibition

Golgi tendon Organ

Physiology in Stretching

10. Endocrine System

11. Assignments


1. Introduction

1.1. Meaning

1.2. Definition of Yoga 1.3.History of Yoga

2. Hatha Yoga Glimpse

2.2. Nadis

2.2.1. Ida, Pingala, Shushmna 2.2.Cakras

3. Purusharthas(Four attainments of life)

i) Dharma (Virtue)

ii) Artha (Wealth)

iii) Kama (Pleasure)

iv) Moksha (Emancipation)

3.1. Chaturvargas(Four stages of Life)

i) Brahmacharya Ashram

ii) Grihastha Ashrama iii)Vanprastha Ashrama iv)Sanyasa Ashrama

3.2. Karma Yoga (path of selfless action)

3.2.1. Types of Karma

i) Sanchita Karma or Stored Karma

ii) Agami Karma or Forthcoming Karma

iii) Prarabdha or Vartamana Karma or Present Karma

3.3. Jnana Yoga (path of knowledge)

3.3.1. Meaning

3.3.2. Jnana yoga(Adi Sankara, Vivekacudamani) Seven limbs of Jnana Yoga

3.4. Raja Yoga (path of royal yoga)

3.4.1. Aim of Raja Yoga

3.4.2. Practice (abhyasa) and dispassion (vairagya)

3.4.3. Astanga Yoga(eight limbs of yoga)

I. yama- social ethical code

II. niyama- personal ethical code

III. asana- posture

iv. pranayama- control of life-force

V. pratyahara- sense withdrawal

VI. dharana- concentration

VII. dhyana- absorption

VIII. Samadhi- ecstasy or super consciousness

3. 5. Path of Devotion (Bhakti Yoga) Bhagavata Purana nine forms Bhakti

4. Vedas

1. Rig Veda

2. Yajur Veda

3. Sama Veda

4. Atharva Veda

i) Samhitas (mantras or hymns)

ii) Brahmanas (explanations of mantras or rituals)

Iii) Aranyakas (philosophical interpretation of the rituals)

iv) Upanishads (essence of the knowledge)

5. Upanisad(essence of knowledge)

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Katha Upanisad

a) Three Boons

5.3. Mandukya Upanisad

a. Waking - Vaishvanara

b. Dreaming - Taijasa

c. Deep Sleep - Prajna

d. Beyond this three - Turiya 5..4. Taittiriya Upanisad

a. Annamaya kosha - food sheath

b. Pranamaya kosha - breath sheath

c. Manomaya kosha - mind sheath

d. Vijnanamaya kosha - intellect sheath

e. Anandamaya kosha - bliss sheath

6. Patanjali Yoga Sutra

Samadhi Pada – 51 Sutras (Yoga and Its Aims)

Sadhana Pada – 55 Sutras (Yoga and Its Practice)

7. Bhagavad Gita Introduction

Chapter - 1 Arjuna Vishada Yoga (Despondency of Arjuna) Chapter - 2 Sankhya Yoga

Chapter - 3 Karma Yoga (Yoga of Action)

Chapter - 4 Jnana-Vibhaga Yoga (Yoga of Wisdom)

Chapter - 5 Karma Sannyasa Yoga (Yoga of Renunciation of Action) Chapter - 6 Adhyatma Yoga (Yoga of Meditation)

Chapter - 7 Jnana Yoga (Yoga of Wisdom)

Chapter - 8 Akshara Brahma Yoga (Yoga of Imperishable Brahman)

8. Mitahara(moderate diet)

9. Yogic Diet

10. Yoga, Health, Wellness & Lifestyle

10.1. Health and Wellness

i) Physical Dimension of Health

ii) Emotional Dimensions of Health

iii) Social Dimension of Health

iv) Intellectual Dimension of Health

v) Spiritual Dimension of Health

6. Electives Yoga Styles

Vinyasa Yoga

Gentle Yoga

7. Project Writing (100 pages)

8. 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.

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P R O S P E C T U S

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WELCOME TO THE


BANGALORE INDIA

We deeply believe that yoga is not only an ancient art, but also a very precious treasure which is

extremely helpful in our contemporary world. It is especially beneficial for individuals suffering from

psycho-somatic disorders.

Our yoga school has a team of experienced and highly qualified teachers from various yogic styles and

traditions. We come together to share the knowledge and benefits of yoga with students – on a practical

and theoretical level. We work towards integrating ancient yogic traditions into our contemporary world

and promoting yoga as an art of living as well as a very effective path to well-being of the body, mind and

soul.

We believe that everyone has different needs and preferences. To give you choice and variety we teach

different styles of Hatha Yoga, in 300 hr Multi-Style yoga includes Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa

Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga. We deeply understand the anatomical differences as

well as limitations and pre-dispositions, which we are all born with. Our trainings are focused on

adjustments for students of all levels. Our 300-hour yoga teacher training courses are internationally

recognized and registered with Yoga Alliance USA.

ABOUT US

Our Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham TTC is an accredited 300 hour program by Yoga Alliance USA, which

provides aspiring yoga teachers with a complete teacher training experience. Our team consists of highly

trained teachers from all over India and the world who bring their own unique styles, focus areas and

approaches together to create a comprehensive and well-rounded training. Meet our team at

http://www.karunayoga.in/teachers.

Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham founder and lead trainer Dr. S. Karuna Murthy, M.Sc, Ph.D, E-RYT 500, who

has trained several graduates in International Yoga Teacher Trainings over the last 20 years, will guide

you individually to deepen your personal practice and teaching capacities.

300 HOUR ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE IN BANGALORE, INDIA.

Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham’s Advanced Teacher Training program is designed for those students who

have completed an approved 200 Hour Teacher Training as designated by the Yoga Alliance, USA. The

300-Hour advanced yoga teacher training course builds upon the fundamental concepts taught in the

200-hour course and deepens your understanding and practice. The 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Course in Bangalore, India prepares you to teach yoga principles, methods, alignment, modifications and

techniques that are more advanced than those in the 200-hour course.

In the 300-hour program we concentrate on the art of teaching yoga, the sequencing of yoga classes

based on multi-style yoga. It includes Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Yin Yoga,

Restorative Yoga, alignment & adjustments, and the healing aspect of yoga.

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This is a second level of training which allows you to advance your yoga teaching skills and become an

expert in many teaching styles for many different kinds of students.

Our experienced teachers will train you in several aspects of Yoga: starting from asanas, pranayama,

mudra, bandha, shatkarma, dharana, pratyahara & dhayana. You will be taken through the art of

designing yoga classes, to functional anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics and yoga

philosophy. There will be a focus on practical’s and teaching methodology.

As our groups are small you will have an opportunity to teach a lot, and improve your practical skills. We

give each of our student’s personal care and constant feedback. Our aim is to prepare you to be an

independent, wise and flexible teacher who is able to customize a class to every client, even the most

challenging one. We also train you to take classes for students with special needs and health issues.

WHAT WILL BE COVERED?

Module 1: Hatha Yoga (40 Hours)

Here you will learn Yogic breathing techniques (Pranayama), Yogic cleansing (Shatkarma), Yoga poses

(asanas) and meditation in theory and practice. With deep understanding, you will also be instructed in

the teaching methodology for Asana (physical postures), Pranayama (breath control) and Dhyana

(meditation) so you can share your experience with your own students. Start your journey and explore

your true potential with the help of yogic practice, which has been taught and followed by spiritual

masters for centuries.

Module 2: Ashtanga Yoga (20 Hours)

We teach our students basics of Ashtanga yoga and we guide them through the completely Ashtanga

yoga primary series in a systematically way according to the Ashtanga yoga tradition which includes.

Module 3: Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (20 Hours)

Our 300 hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course is an intensive program designed to give

you the knowledge, skills and confidence to teach yoga classes based on the Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary

Series. Your yoga teacher training journey with us is as much about deepening your own practice as it is

about gaining the skills to teach others.

Module 4: Vinyasa Yoga (30 Hours)

Vinyasa Flow is a mind-body movement practice that combines dynamic flow, strengthening and

stretching techniques, conscious breathing, mindful awareness, and relaxation in a comprehensive

practice that aims to improve strength, stamina, balance, mobility, posture and body awareness while

reducing tension, stress, and poor postural habits. Suitable for the general population, Vinyasa Flow can

be modified to meet the needs of a wide range of participants and in a wide range of environments.

It is our aim that when you complete this program you will be able to clearly demonstrate each

movement, guide the general participant safely through a balanced sequence of techniques, and instruct

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simple breath-work exercises. As well, we encourage each Vinyasa Flow instructor in demonstrating the

philosophies of Vinyasa Flow in their practice, and professional and personal interactions.

Module 5: Yoga Therapy (30 Hours)

An authentic yoga therapy teacher training practice. Yoga therapy course meant for those who wants to

learn therapeutic approach of Yoga. Yoga has been ultimate healing and transformational science for

centuries. Through Yoga therapy teacher training program we will look into common health issues we

face today. We will address the health complaints of modern world, such as asthma, cardiovascular

system, diabetes mellitus, Anxiety & depression, digestive disorders, back pain, joint and muscles

problems.

Module 6: Yin Yoga (30 Hours)

Yin Yoga is a slow paced and passive style of yoga practice where postures are practiced on the floor in a

static way for an extended period of time ranging from two to five minutes. Yin Yoga TTC is programmed

to maintain a perfect balance between body and soul while practicing yoga postures. You not only learn

the basics, how different postures work on different parts of the body and how deep they impact while

offering you relaxation but will also master the skills to impact this form of Yin Yoga to your students

effectively.

Module 7: Restorative Yoga (20 Hours)

Restorative Yoga Teacher training based on traditional classical Hatha yoga and contains elements of

Iyengar, therapeutic Yoga. In this teacher training program, you will learn the art and skill of teaching

Restorative Yoga. All aspects are addressed, including the physiology of relaxation, as well as the mental,

emotional and physical effects of Restorative Yoga. You’ll learn everything you need to know in order to

confidently sequence and teach Restorative Yoga online or in-person.

Module 8: Advanced Teaching Methodology (20 Hours)

1. Adaptability practices for all levels Class Levels


3. Group Dynamics in yoga and role of yoga teacher

4. Communication Skills in Teaching Yoga

5. Contraindications: Movement in Yoga

6. Essential Qualities of a Yoga Teacher



9. Principles of asana demonstration

10. Teaching Yoga – Observing Yoga Students during Classes


12. Marketing a Yoga Business

Module 9: Techniques and Training (30 Hours)

1. Alignment cues, touch and adjustment

2. Asana and its modification method

3. Asanas, Variations, and the Use of Props

4. The Arc Structure of Yoga Classes

5. Seven Principles of Hands on Adjustments

6. Common Yoga Injuries and How to Avoid Them

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8. Traditional and Modern hatha yoga

9. Philosophy and Principles of Sequencing

10. Traditional Approaches to Yoga Sequencing

11. Vata, Pitta and Kapha Yoga Sequencing

12. Elemental Yoga: An Airy Asana Sequence to Balance Kapha

13. Elemental Yoga: A Fire-Moving Yoga Practice for Pitta

14. Elemental Yoga: An Earthy Sequence to Ground Vata

15. Ayurvedic Yoga Sequencing

16. Yoga Sequences for Vata Dosha Balancing

17. Four Seasonal Yoga Sequence Concepts

18. Chakra yoga sequence

Module 10: Advanced Yoga, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, & Bio-Mechanism (30 Hours)

1. Respiratory system & Yoga for Asthma

2. Cardiovascular System and yoga

3. Anxiety & Depression

4. Musculo-Skeletal system & Yogic Management of Arthritis

5. Spinal cord & Yoga for back pain

6. Endocrine glands & Yoga for Diabetes Mellitus

7. Gastro-Intestinal system & Yoga for Gastro-Intestinal Disorder

8. Muscle fiber types

9. Aerobic (with oxygen) and Anaerobic (without oxygen) yoga

10. Types of Muscle Contractions

11. Biomechanics and Kinesiology

Module 11: Advanced Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics (30 Hours)

1. Shad-Darshan (Six Schools of Indian Philosophy)

2. Yoga, Vedanta, and Tantra

3. Hatha Yoga Pradipika

4. Application of yoga Philosophy in Daily Life


6. Vedas

7. Aitareya Upanishad

8. Isa Upanishad (Isavasya Upanishad)

9. Katha Upanishad

10. Kena Upanishad

11. Mandukya Upanishad

12. Mundaka Upanishad

13. Prasna Upanishad

14. Taittiriya Upanishad

15. Bhagavad Gita

16. Stress Management through Yoga

17. Ayurveda

18. Understanding Vata, Pitta & Kapha

19. Naturopathy

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20. Principles and Practice of Nature Cure

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Learn to practice & teach advanced Hatha Yoga asanas.

Learn to teach Yin Yoga, Yoga Therapy & Restorative Yoga.

Learn to teach Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga & Vinyasa Flow Yoga.

Learn to teach Meditation.

Learn to customize and sequence yoga classes.

Deepen your understanding of yogic philosophy.

Regular practice of pranayama and the proper use of bandhas.

Register as a RYT 300 (Advanced Registered Yoga Teacher) with Yoga Alliance.

Professional & intensive teacher training at an authentic Yoga environment.

A unique curriculum: 120 Hatha Yoga asanas, Yogic Philosophy, Yoga Anatomy, Technique,

Training.

Bio-Mechanism, Teaching Methodology, Asana Alignment.

Expert teaching skills, proper instruction, correction, and modification techniques.

Daily 1 hour of hands-on teaching practices & training under lead trainer.

A worldwide accredited yoga alliance teacher certification.

Guidance for starting your own yoga school/studio.

Post-course support and mentoring, for student personal and professional development.

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?

If any of the below-mentioned points resonate with you, our course is right for you to pursue.

Do you want to become a confident and qualified quality yoga teacher?

Do you want to gain discipline & confidence at body, mind & soul level?

Do you want to gain proper knowledge of Yoga Lore?

Are you an existing yoga teacher & want to improve your teaching skills and knowledge?

Do you want to experience authentic yoga?

Yoga teachers who want to become advanced yoga teacher.

Yoga teachers who want to learn how to teach advance Hatha.

Yoga teachers who want to learn how to teach Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Gentle Yoga,

& Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga.

Yoga teachers who want to deepen their knowledge on Asana, Philosophy, Bio-Mechanism & Yoga

Anatomy. This course is also open to Yoga teachers who have already completed 200 hours

of yoga teacher training and who look to deepen their knowledge and bring new impulses and

inspiration to their own practice and teaching.

OUR YOGA TEACHING TRADITION?

While contemporary in application and language, all our teachings are based on the thousands of years

old Vedic and Yogic tradition of India.

The source of our practice and teachings is Swami Satyananda Saraswati from Bihar school of yoga,

asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, shat-karma, yoga nidra , trataka, ajapa japa, meditation. B. K. S.

Iyengar’s alignment principle and Vinyasa style of yoga inculcated from Tirumalai Krishnamacharya

Ashtanga Yoga, from Mysore. We practice and teach Swami Satyananda Saraswati, B. K. S. Iyengar’s &

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Tirumalai Krishnamacharya. Yoga of Synthesis which aims at the harmonious development of a human

being through the practice of all three styles of hatha yoga.

WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE UNIQUE

a. Small Group Size

Our TTC provides you with an intensive, small-group learning environment where there is ample room to

come forward with your questions and receive individual guidance for your practice and teaching skills.

b. Authentic Teachings

The program honors the traditional Yogic knowledge system as it has been passed down to us via a

lineage of thousands of years. Our focus is on applying the ancient practices in modern day life while

maintaining the integrity of the teachings.

c. Modern Approach

We explore connections between the Yogic science and modern scientific findings to give you the

theoretical, practical as well as the spiritual foundation to teach Yoga to anyone in all its aspects.

d. Honoring Individuality

All techniques and teachings acknowledge and honor the individuality of each students’ path and the

different physical, mental and emotional conditions they come to the course with.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US?

Yoga Alliance USA certification as RYT 300 which is an international certification that allows you to

teach yoga anywhere in the world.

Well qualified and experienced faculty with their own specialties.

Adequate guidance to individuals and groups during training sessions.

Yoga helps in self-discipline, leading to immense awareness, concentration and accessing a higher

level of consciousness.

To enable the student to have sound body and sound mind, along with adopting Yoga ethics.

Yoga course help, to learn to handle oneself well in all situations, to learn the techniques of

gaining good health, to develop a discriminating mind capable of distinguishing the real from the

unreal and to face the dualities of life with equanimity.

The course will increase levels of awareness and lead to a balanced attitude towards social

activity.

At the end of the course you will have adopted a healthy life style and will be fit to guide others on

this path by becoming a skilled Yoga teacher.

At the yoga TTC at Karuna Yoga, students learn a unique combination of Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga

Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, adjustments and alignment

principles. This approach has the ultimate goal of encouraging the practice of injury free yoga.

COURSE DETAILS



Restorative Yoga, alignment & adjustments, and the healing aspect of yoga. This is a second level of

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training which allows you to advance your yoga teaching skills and become an expert in many teaching

styles for many different kinds of students.

WEEK-END 300 HOURS ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATE COURSE IN BANGALORE,

INDIA.

Week-End Yoga Teacher Training Certificate courses are designed for college going students and working

professionals. The duration of this course is approximately 4 months. The classes are conducted 10.00am

to 05.00pm, on weekends and public holidays. Since the total teaching hours required for completion of

(300 Hr) certificate course, if it is not available on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) and public holidays

hence efforts are made to complete the course.

WEEKDAYS (60 DAYS) 300 HOURS ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATE COURSE IN

BANGALORE, INDIA.

One month or four week highly intensive, Yoga Teacher Training Certificate courses are designed for Yoga

ardent and experts. The duration of this course is 60 days or one month. The classes are conducted from

10.00am to 05.00pm, on weekdays (Monday to Friday).

40 DAYS INTENSIVE COURSE – 300 HOUR ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE IN

BANGALORE, INDIA.

40 days or five-week highly intensive, Yoga Teacher Training Certificate courses are designed for Yoga

ardent and experts. The duration of this course is 40 days or five-week. The classes are conducted from

10.00am to 05.00pm, on weekdays and weekends.

TAILOR-MADE COURSE – 300 HOUR ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE IN BANGALORE,

INDIA.

Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham offers, Yoga Teacher Training Course can be tailor-made to meet specific



CERTIFICATION: On the successful completion of the course, the trainee is qualified to register with Yoga

Alliance, USA, to be recognized as a Certified International Yoga Teacher-RYT 300.

TITLE OF THE COURSE: “300 hr Yoga Teacher’s Training Course in Multi-Style Yoga”.

FEE: INR 80,000(For Indian citizens only), for foreigners USD 1,200.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

•Yoga Book (06), T-Shirt (1), Catheter Tube (1), Jala Neti Pot (1).

•Excluded with accommodation and food.

•Yoga Course

EXCURSION: Fees are calculated excluding the educational excursion expenses.

NOTE: Minimum of 06 student enrollment required to start the batch.

DURATION: Week-End (4months), Week-Days (60 days), Week-Days Intensive (40 days)

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MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION: English

YOGA STYLES

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

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Yoga Therapy

Restorative yoga

Yin yoga

Vinyasa Yoga

SCHEME OF STUDY: Theory - 50 % & Practical Training - 50 %

ABOUT THE COURSE FACILITATOR: Dr. S. Karuna Murthy

NUMBER OF SEATS: Intake Capacity: 10

TRAINING VENUE: No. 1271, 20th Main, 2nd Phase,

J. P. Nagar, Bangalore -78 Land Mark: Behind Central Mall.

MAKE-UP CLASSES: Students are able to make up a maximum of 10 classes.

STUDENT CONDUCT: Students are expected to act in an appropriate, respectful and professional manner

at all times whilst in attendance at the karuna Yoga. Please come to class neat, tidy and appropriately

dressed. Please do not wear overpowering perfumes, oils etc.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

10:00-10:30 Techniques, Training and Practice

10:30-11:00 Anatomy and Physiology/ Upanisad

11:00-12:00 Asana/Hatha Yoga


13:00-14:00 Lunch




FEES (300 HR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE) PAYMENT METHODS:

•The fees is payable online/cheque/cash/Phonepe/Google Pay.

•Course Facilitators – Dr. S. Karuna Murthy

COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION



Yoga and skills of the students. Participant should pass all different aspects of the course to be eligible for

the Yoga teacher Training Course.

ASSESSMENT IS BASED ON

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PROJECT WRITING

• Project writing (100 to 150 pages)

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


PRE-REQUISITES





Course in Bangalore, India prepares you to teach yoga principles, methods, alignment, modifications and

techniques that are more advanced than those in the 200-hour course.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham will review the applications and select the applicants according to the norms

of the current section procedure pursued by the Board of Studies.

APPLICATION AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS









WRITTEN EXAMINATION: Each applicant will also be required to write and send in an essay (each 1000

words) on any two of the questions given below:

SAMPLE QUESTIONS




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INTERVIEW: On receipt and approval of your application. Each applicant will be required to attend an

online interview via Zoom or Skype with one of the members of the selection committee.

RESPONSE: After the evaluation and selection procedure is over, selected applicants will be notified.



Dr. S. Karuna Murthy is the Director and Founder of Karuna Yoga and he has been practicing yoga since

the age of 18, Inspired by Swami Sivananda, founder of Divine Life Society.

Dr. S. Karuna Murthy is a living Yogi. He is a Master Yogi who is well versed with the greatest Yoga

traditions with modern scientific view he teaches. Hatha Yoga as taught in the Sivananda tradition and

Yoga Therapy, SVYASA Bangalore, tradition is his expertise. A practical Yogi, practicing multi styles of

Yoga, in depth of understanding, as Yoga is unique in uniting Body, Mind and Soul.

He served as a Yoga therapist at S-VYASA, Bangalore, as a yoga lecturer at

Bharathidasan University and at overseas as a yoga instructor at Cali wow fitness

center.

Dr. S. Karuna Murthy has completed M.Sc in Yoga from Swami Vivekananda Yoga

Anusandhana Samasthana University & Ph. D from Bharathidasan University, also

Teacher Training Course (TTC) 200hr and Advance Teacher Training Course (ATTC) 500hr, and too

registered E-RYT-500 with American yoga alliance(USA), which reflects his in depth knowledge and

expertise in context of Yoga. His life is totally dedicated to the teaching and spreading his great

knowledge and experience.

Dr. Rathi, B.D.S.

Dr. Rathi, a dentist who discovered a love for Yoga in 2011. Have been teaching and practicing regularly

Yoga since then…. finding joy in evolving both. Flow Vinyasa Yoga is her basic style. I am

committed to correct and safe alignment practice through knowledge on anatomy, body

mechanics and use of props during a sequence whenever required. A Yoga Alliance

certified Prenatal Yoga teacher, have taught several mothers the art of easy birthing,

being a mother of two herself. Experienced in handling large corporate groups, students

aspiring to be Yoga teachers and people from all walks of life around the globe. She is

fluent in Fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada and Tamil.


Chow Siddhartha (Chametcha Singphow) studied yoga systematically undergoing Certificate, Diploma,

Bachelor and Master Degree courses in Yoga under the internationally renowned yoga experts Dr. R.

Nagarathna, MD, FRCP and Dr. H.R. Nagendra, Ph.D. at SVYASA University, Bangalore, India.

Later, he served as the Head of the Department of Back Pain Section at Arogyadhama, the yoga therapy

hospital attached to the university for 5 years. During this period Chow Siddhartha

taught yoga therapy to under graduate and postgraduate students at the university and

also helped hundreds of patients hailing from different parts of the world to overcome

their back pain through non-invasive yoga therapy management and rehabilitation.

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Chow Siddhartha started learning yoga when he was a young student for 6 years at a Buddhist Monastery

of North East India. Before joining SVYASA University, Bangalore in 2001 he underwent systematic yoga

training at Vivekananda Kendra, Dibrugarh, Assam, India for 5 years.

Chow Siddhartha is also an ardent practitioner of vipassana meditation. He had undergone many

vipassana meditation courses of Sri Sri Satya Narayan Goenkaji. His love for vipassana meditation had its

beginning when he was a young novice under venerable Wannasara Mahathera at the Buddhist

Monastery.

Yogi Suhas

Teaching Hatha Yoga for over five years, Yogi Suhas has earned his good name in motivating students

with utmost professionalism. He helps students gain an understanding on body

alignment and asana. His passion in yoga is visible in the classes he takes; students

find his classes highly effective. Yoga has been his part of life since his childhood.

Yogi Suhas help students plunge into what he has been teaching with enthusiasm

and open mind. Suhas has completed Graduation degree in Commerce and 200 hrs

Yoga Teacher Training course, from Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham, Bangalore, India.



Yoga tradition with modern medical and scientific approach. His approach towards yoga is

to bring balance between body and mind with breathing as a tool.



Haridwar. integrated approach of yoga therapy (IAYT) from SVYASA Bangalore and RYT 200 Yoga Alliance

(USA). He served as yoga teacher, lecturer and yoga therapist in different corporate companies. He

regularly conduct regular workshops on different streams of yoga.

Dinesh Thakur

Motivated Yoga Instructor with advanced training in Yoga and specialization in Hatha Yoga principles.

Enjoy inspiring others to improve wellness and commit to long term health and fitness

goals. Energetic and outgoing with collaborative spirit.

• Teach student correct postures to ensure maximum benefit



• Teach various styles, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Pranayama, • More than 150 hours of teaching experience (Personal and Group Classes).

TESTIOMONIAL & REVIEW FROM GOOGLE

Moulya Varma

Excellent. The classes were very easy to understand and always dependent on the level of the students

and I felt comfortable at all times, felt treated with love and respect and felt I was in presence of a true

teacher.

The course gives a good background knowledge of theory, as well as practice. The teacher are very

professional and supportive to students. I have enjoyed the course very much and made many

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friends.The yoga and meditation 200 hour course was for me all that I needed and was looking for, I'm

very grateful for all that I've learned, and im looking forward to learn more from them.

Karuna murthy and rati rao are the great teachers and very approachable and knowledgeable. I would

recommend them especially for beginners, who need special attention and personal care. Karuna murthy

sir can be a very responsible friend who knows how to take care of students even outside the yoga

studio. The amount of knowledge that I have obtained at karuna yoga vidya peetham is life changing.

I’m so happy I chose my yoga teacher training with karuna yoga vidya peetam because they really the

best knowledgeable teachers. @ Dr karuna murthy and Dr rati rao. Hope everyone who is searching for a

true yoga and had a passion to learn and teach yoga this is best place u can come.

Nikeetha B

I can't say enough about how thrilled I am to have found yoga at Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham. Excellent

yoga school for an integrated practice that is traditional yet modern.


travelled from Canada to visit my parents and I have been in search of a nice yoga studio in Bengaluru.

Sadly, I've been noticing a trend among teachers and studios and that is they aren't giving any personal

attention to their students. I now typically find that instructors will stand in front of the class but seldom

do any of them give valuable personal corrections. That is not the case at Karuna Yoga. The instructors

Dr. Karuna Murthy and Dr. Rathi Rao at Karuna yoga are very diligent about teaching proper form and

giving personal attention.

Karuna sir is very welcoming and has been in touch on whatsapp throughout my 200 hours TTC. He

always helped me with ideas to open my own studio in Canada. He sometimes cheers us up with jokes

but I never told him his sense of humour is average . He will know it now . I made a lot of friends here

and all of us girls in this batch. we are all going to be best pals forever. My yoginis Premanjali, Moulya,

Prasanna, Latha, Sukruthi and Rengmirso. I am terribly going to miss this studio, friends and instructors.

Such a yogic, beautiful and spiritual month.

I highly recommend Karuna yoga Vidya Peetham If you are looking for yoga classes where you can grow

your practise. If you want to take your yoga practice to the next level - be it meditation, physical asana,

or philosophy and history - this is the school for you. It's serious but light hearted and the teachers are

approachable and knowledgeable.


Madhalasa Varma

Happy to be part of YTT program at karuna yoga vidya peetham .Very good place to learn yoga for all

levels. Beginner, intermediate and advanced. Very interesting and useful asanas has been taught here. I

like to grow myself as a yogini from this place.Nice place for beginners. Karuna sir is very good teacher.

Each class is innovative, has different techniques to learn and push the body for better strength and

flexibility.Such a wonderful place to start a new journey towards spirituality and healthy lifestyle..rati

mam was such a knowledgeable and wonderful mentor who treats and supports everyone equally ,am

really lucky and proud to be a part karuna yoga vidya peetham institute.. guys if r really looking for a right

place to learn yoga or to become yoga teacher here is the right platform.

More Testimonial at http://www.karunayoga.in/yoga-review/

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Whom to Contact:

Mr. Murthy the course facilitators. Any yoga questions should be directed to Mr. Murthy. All

administration and payment queries should be emailed to [email protected]

Course Queries:

If needed once you commence you can arrange a meeting with Mr. Murthy, to go over the course and

answer any questions you may have please email [email protected] to arrange an appointment.


Student Grievances and Complaints:

Student grievances and complaints will only be accepted in writing to the Director of the yoga centre (Mr.

Murthy (+91 9686549129). They will be responded to and remedied as soon as possible.


Training Venue



Land Mark: Behind Central Mall & Near Samatvam Diabetic Centre

Office Address




DETAILED SYLLABUS

300 Hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course










Module 10: Yoga, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, &

Bio-Mechanism (30 Hours)

Module 11: Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics (30 Hours)

Module 12: Practicum

Module 13: Project Work


1. Mantras

1. Gayathri Mantra


3. Santhi Mantra

4. Patanjali Mantra

5. Pranayama Mantra



8. Guru Mantra

9. Vedic Mantras

10. Dhyana Mantra

11. Pratahsmaranam

12. Ganesha Mantra

13. Guru Stotra

14. Saraswati Prayer


16. Bhagavad Gita

17. Santhi mantra

18. Nirvana Satkam

19. Bhojana Mantra

20. Lingaashtakam

1.1. Yogic Suksma Vyayama

1. Prarthana … Prayer

2. Uccarana-Sthala- Tatha- Visuddha-Cakra-Shuddhi (Clearing the Pharynx / throat)

3. Buddhi Tatha Dhrti-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Mind and Will power

4. Smarana- Shakti- Vikasaka (Developing the Memory)

5 . Medha -Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Intellect)

6 . Netra-Shakti-Vikasaka (Improving the Eye-sight)

7. Kapola-Shakti-Vardhaka (Rejuvenating the Cheeks)

8. Karna-Shakti Vardhaka (Improving the power of Hearing)

9. Griva-Shakti-Vikasaka-1 (Strenghtening the Neck -1)



12. Skandha- Tatha- Bahu- Mula- Shakti- Vikasaka ( Shoulder-blades and joints)

13. Bhuja- Bandha- Shakti- Vikasaka (Strenghtening the Upper arms)

14. Kaphoni Shakti- Vikasaka (Strenghtening the Elbows)

15. Bhuja-Balli-Shakti-vikasaka (Strenghtening the Fore-arms)

16. Purna-Bhuja-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Arms)

17. Mani-Bandha-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Wrists)

18. Kara-Prstha-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the back of the Hand)

19. Kara-Tala-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Palms)

20. Angula-Mula-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Finger-Joints)

21. Anguli-Shakti-Vikasaka (strengthening the Fingers)

22. Vaksha-Sthala-Shakti-Vikasaka-1 (Developing the Chest -1)

23. Vaksa-Sthala-Shakti-Vikasaka-2 (Developing the Chest -2)

24. Udara-Shakti-Vikasaka-1 (Developing the Abdominal muscles-1)








32. Udara-Shakti-Vikasaka-9 (Developing the Abdominal muscles -9)


34. Kati-Shakti-Vikasaka-1 (Strenghtening the back -1)



37. Kati-Shakti-Vikasaka-4 (Strenghtening the back-4)

38. Kati-Shakti-Vikasaka-5 (Developing the strength of the back -5)

39. Muladhara-Cakra-Shuddhi (Toning up the Bowels)

40. Upastha- Tatha- Svadhisthana-Cakra-Shuddhi (toning up the bowels)

41. Kundalini-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the power of the Mystic Coil)

42. Jangha-Shakti-Vikasaka-1 (Developing the Thighs-1)


44. Janu-Shakti-Vikasaka (Strenghtening the Knees)

45. Pindali-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Calves)

46. Pada-Mula-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the strength of the soles)

47. Gulpha-Pada-Prshtha-Pada-Tala-Shakti-Vikasaka (the Ankles and the Feet)

48. Padanguli-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Toes)

1.2. Warm Up

2. Surya Namaskara (sun salutation)

Beginners Level




Intermediate Level



Advanced Level


3. Asanas

3.1. Standing Asana

Beginners Level









Intermediate Level










Advanced Level












3.2. Kneeling Asana

Beginners Level






Intermediate Level



Advanced Level



3.3. Sitting Asana

Beginners Level






Intermediate Level














55. Advanced Level

















3.4. Supine Asana (on back)

Beginners Level




74. Setu Bandha Sarvangasana(bridge lock

Sarvangasana) Intermediate Level





79. Urdhva Cakrasana(upward wheel

pose) Advanced Level











3. 5. Prone Asana (abdomen)

Beginners Level







Intermediate Level



Advanced Level




Intermediate Level





Advanced Level




107. Astavakrasana

108. Bhujapidasana




112. Vasisthasana





4. Pranayama

4.1. Introduction
























5. Mudra

5.1. Introduction




Hatha Yoga Mudra

1. Jnana Mudra (psychic gesture of knowledge)

2. Chin Mudra (psychic gesture of consciousness)

3. Yoni mudra(attitude of the womb or source)

4. Bhairava Mudra (fierce or terrifying attitude)

5. Hridaya Mudra (heart gesture)

6. Shambhavi Mudra (eyebrow centre gazing)

7. Nasikagra Drishti (gaze at tip of nose)

8. Khechari Mudra (tongue lock)

9. Kaki mudra(the crow's beak)

10. Bhujangini Mudra(cobra respiration)

11. Bhoochari mudra(gazing into nothingness)

12. Akashi mudra (awareness of inner space)

13. Shanmukhi Mudra (closing the seven gates)

14. Unmani mudra (the attitude of mindlessness)

15. Vipareeta Karani Mudra (inverted psychic attitude)

16. Pashinee Mudra (folded psychic attitude)

17. Tadagi Mudra (barrelled abdomen technique)

18. Prana Mudra (invocation of energy)

19. Yoga Mudra (attitude of psychic union)

20. Manduki Mudra (gesture of the frog)

21. Maha Mudra (great psychic attitude)

22. Maha Bheda Mudra (the great separating attitude)

23. Maha Vedha Mudra (the great piercing attitude)

24. Ashwini Mudra (horse gesture)

25. Vajroli/sahajoli mudra (thunderbolt/spontaneous psychic attitude)

Mudras and Chakras

1. Mooladhara Mudra (Root Chakra Gesture)

2. Swadhisthana Mudra (Sacral Chakra Gesture)

3. Manipura Mudra (Solar Plexus Chakra Gesture)

4. Anahata Mudra (Heart Chakra Gesture)

5. Hridaya Mudra (Compassionate Heart Gesture)

6. Vishuddha Mudra (Throat Chakra Gesture)

7. Ajna Mudra (Brow Chakra Gesture)

Mudras and the Elements

8. Vayu Mudra (Air Gesture)

9. Vyana Mudra (Expansive Prana Gesture)

10. Pranapana Mudra (Taking In and Throwing Out Gesture)

11. Udana Mudra (Upward Flying Energy Gesture)

12. Prana Mudra (Life Force Gesture)

13. Apana Mudra (Cleansing Energy Gesture)

Mind Mudra

14. Agni Mudra (Fire Gesture)

15. Linga Mudra (Mark of Siva)

16. Surya Mudra (Sun Seal)

17. Surya Bheda Pranayama (Sun Breathing)

18. Pushan Mudra (Giver of Good Health)

19. Kamajayi Mudra (Victory over Excessive Desires Gesture)

20. Shankha Mudra (Conch Shell Gesture)

21. Dhyana Mudra (Meditation Gesture)

22. Garuda Mudra (Eagle Gesture)

23. Kshepana Mudra (Letting Go Gesture)

24. Akasha Mudra (Touching the Void Gesture)

25. Shunya Mudra (Silence of the Void Gesture)

26. Bhuchari Mudra (Gazing Into the Void Gesture)

27. Kaleshwara Mudra (Lord of Time Gesture)

28. Prithivi Mudra (Earth Gesture)

29. Sukham Mudra (Stress Relief Gesture)

30. Vishnu Mudra (Universal Balance Gesture)

31. Varuna Mudra (Water-Balancing Gesture)

32. Jalodar Nashak Mudra (Water Reducing Gesture)

33. Mahatrika Mudra (Great Triangle Gesture)

34. Shakti Mudra (Essence of Power Gesture)

35. Ganesha Mudra (Remover of Obstacles)

36. Namaskar Mudra (My Essence Meets Your Essence Gesture)

37. Mandala Mudra (Circle Universe Gesture)

6. Bandhas

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Granthis

6.3. Brahma Granthi

6.4. Vishnu Granthi

6.5. Rudra Granthi

6.6. Bandhas(locks)


2. Moola Bandha

3. Uddiyana Bandha

4. Maha Bandha


7.1. Yoga Nidra



8.1. Jathur Trataka (Thumb Gazing)


8.3. Antar Trataka



8.6. Pranic Energization Method (PEM)

9. Meditation

9.1. Vippasana Meditation

9.2. Om - Meditation

Japa (Counting Beads) Meditation

Mantra Meditation (Sacred Syllable Chanting Meditation)

Ajapa Japa Meditation

Antar Mouna

Mind Sound Resonance Method

Jacobson's Meditation Technique







1. Origins & History of Ashtanga Yoga

2. Practical Guidelines for Ashtanga Yoga Practice

3. Diet for Ashtanga Yoga Practice

i. Yogic Diet of Non-Violence

ii. Diet Guidelines (Sattvic, Rajasic & Tamasic)

iii. Cleansing and Purification through Diet

4. Awakening the Fire Within

5. The breath of life: The Victorious Breathe (Ujjayi Breathing)

6. Capturing Prana through:

i. Raising Moola Bandha

ii. Uddiyana Bandha Flying Bandha

iii. Jalandhara Bandha Water Pipe Lock

7. Drishti: Gaze Focusing Technique

Nava Drishtis(nine vision):

1. Nasagrai - the space just beyond the tip of the nose.

2. Ajna chakra - the space between the eyebrows

3. Nabi chakra - navel center

4. Hastagrai - hand

5. Padhayoragrai - toes

6. Parshva - far to the right

7. Parshva - far to the left

8. Angushtha ma dyai - thumbs

9. Urdhva drishti ou antara drishti - up to the sky.

8. Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Practice

8.1. Prayer the invocation (vande gurunam..)

8.2. Surya Namakara(sun salutation)-A

8.3. Surya Namakara(sun salutation)-B

8.4. Primary Series - Standing Asanas

Padangusthasana (big toe pose)

1. Padahastasana(hand under foot pose)

2. Utthita Trikonasana(triangle pose)

3. Parivrtta Trikonasana(revolving triangle pose)

4. Utthita Parsvakonasana(extended side angle pose)

5. Parivritta parsvakonasana(revolving side angle pose)

6. Prasarita padottanasana a,b,c,d(intense wide leg stretch)

7. Parsvottanasana(intense side stretch pose)

8. Utthita hasta Padangusthasana(hand to big toe pose)

9. Ardha baddha padmottanasana(half bound lotus forward bend)

8.5. Primary Series - Sitting & Supine Asanas

1. Dandasana(staff pose)

2. Paschimottanasana a,b,c (intense west stretch or sitting forward bend)

3. Purvottanasana(intense east stretch)

4. Ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana(half bound lotus forward bend)

5. Tiriang mukhaipada paschimottanasana(three limbs facing intense west stretch pose)



8. Janu sirsasana (head to knee pose )

9. Marichyasana

10.Navasana(boat pose)

11.Bhujapidasana(shoulder pressure posture)

12.Kurmasana(tortoise pose)

13.Supta kurmasana(sleeping tortoise)

14.Garbha pindasana(embryo pose)

15.Kukkutasana (rooster pose)

16.Baddha konasana a,b(bound angle pose)

17.Upavista konasana a-b(seated angle pose)

18.Supta padangustasana(reclining big toe posture)

19.Ubhaya Padangusthasana(both big toes pose)

20.Urdhva mukha paschimottasana(upward facing full forward bend)

21.Setu bandhasana(bridge)

22.Urdhva dhanurasana(upward bow posture)

8.6. Primary Series: Finishing Asanas

23.Salamba sarvangasana(shoulderstand)

24.Halasana(plow)

25.Karnapidasana(ear pressure pose)

26.Urdhva padmasana(upward lotus)

27.Pindasana(embryo pose)

28.Matsyasana(fish pose)

29.Uttana padasana(extended leg pose)

30.Sirsasana(headstand)

31.Yoga mudra (sealed yoga pose)

32.Padmasana (lotus)

33.Uttpluthi(uprooting)

34.Savasana(corpse pose) 35.Ending

Prayer (svasthi praja..)

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1. History of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

2. Rediscovery of the Ashtanga Vinyasa System

3. Relevance of Ashtanga Yoga Today

4. Eight Limbs of Yoga, and How They Work Together

5. Anatomy: Understanding the Capabilities and Limitations of Your Body

i. Do Postures Have to Be Painful?

ii. Creative Discomfort

iii. Unnecessary Pain

iv. Necessary Karmic Pain

6. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Count

7. Full Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga & half Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

8. Temperature

9. Yogic approach to Astanga Vinyasa yoga

10. Action and Counteraction / Posture and Counter posture

11. How to Stretch in Astanga Vinyasa yoga

12. Transitional Technique – A (Surya Namaskara)

13. Transitional Technique – B (Surya Namaskara)

14. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series Practice

15. Prayer the invocation (vande gurunam..)

16. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Surya Namaskara (sun salutation)-A

17. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Surya Namaskara (sun salutation)-B

18. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series - Standing Asanas

19. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series - Sitting & Supine Asanas

20. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series: Finishing Asanas

21. Ending Prayer (svasthi praja..) ***


1. History of Vinyasa yoga

2. What is Vinyasa Krama Yoga?

3. Principles of Vinyasa yoga

I. Breathe Rate In Vinyasa Practice

II. Focusing the Mind on The Breath (Ananta Samapatti)

4. Moving with Energy

5. Speed or Pace of Vinyasa

6. Being Here Now / Awareness and Spirituality

7. Moving Meditation /the Ultimate Vinyasa Flow

8. Building the Foundation for Practice

9. Levels of Intensity / Balancing the Four Variables

10. Choice of Yoga Postures

11. Yoga Posture Variations

12. Length of Asana Holds

13. Choice of Vinyasa

14. Three Internal Tools / For Successful Practice

i. Develop Mind Flow

ii. Drishti: Focus on the Internal Gaze

iii. Bandhas: Gateways of Internal Power (Moola, Uddiyana & Jalandhara)

15. Three Distinct Qualities of Yoga Breathing

I. Complete Breath

II. Slow Deep Breathing

III. Sound Breathing: Ujjayi, or “Victorious Breathe

16. Visesha Vinyasa Kramas

17. Vinyasa Sequence Practice

I. Back bending

II. Arm balance

III. Hip opening

IV. Core

V. Twisting

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1. Yoga for Asthma

1.1. Introduction

1.2. Definition

1.3. What is Asthma?

1.4. What is Nasal Allergy?

1.5. Causes

1.5.1. What triggers asthma attack?

1. Allergies

2. Infection

3. Physical exertion

4. Climate and Pollution

5. Occupational asthma

6. Psychological Factors

7. Emotions and Stress

1.6. Stress & Asthma

1.7. What are the indications that psychological factors are playing a role in asthma?

1.8. What is the role of nervous system in asthma?

1.9. Cause of Asthma - Autonomic Imbalance

1.10. Yogic Management

a. Psychological level

b. Vital energy (Prana) level.

c. Body level

1.11. Yoga for Asthma

Breathing Practices

Hands In and Out breathing

Hands stretch breathing

Ankle stretch breathing

Dog Breathing

Rabbit Breathing

Tiger Breathing

Shashankasana Breathing

Straight Leg Raise Breathing

Relaxation technique

Loosening Exercises

Forward and Backward Bending

Side Bending

Pavanamuktasana Kriya

Relaxation Technique

Yogasana Standing

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana

Padahastasana

Sitting Asana

Vajrasana

Vakrasana

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Paschimottanasana

Prone

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Supine

Sarvangasana

Matsyasana

Halasana

Savasana

Pranayama

Surya Anuloma Viloma Pranayama

Chandra Anuloma Viloma Pranayama

Nadi Shodhana pranayama

Sitali/Sitkari pranayama

Bhramari Pranayama

Meditation(breath awareness)

Nada anusandhana

Laghu Sankapraksalana

Vaman Dhouti

Yoga - Breathing

1. Fast Relaxation (Relaxation using a chair as support)

2. Neck Muscle relaxation with chair support

3. Neck movements in Vajrasana

4. Shashankasana

5. Tadasana (Standing Posture)

6. Neck Movements in Tadasana

7. Ardha Cakrasana & Pada Hasthasana

8. Brief Relaxation


2. Introduction

2.1. Definition

2.3. Stress & Hypertension

2.3.1. What does the Blood Pressure depend upon?

2.3.2. What is Stress?

2.3.3. What happens to the physiology when there is stress?

2.3.4. How does stress increase blood pressure?

2.4. Coronary Heart Disease

2.4.1. What is Coronary Heart disease?

2.4.2. What are the effects due to Coronary Heart Disease?

2.4.3. What are the consequences of coronary blockage?

2.4.4. How does this narrowing of arteries occur?

2.4.5. How does this hardening of arteries take place?

2.4.6. What is low blood pressure?

2.5. Yogic management

2.5.1. Physical body level

2.5.2. Energy level

2.5.3. Mind level

2.5.4. Yoga Practices for Hypertension

2.5.5. Loosening Practices

1. Loosening of Fingers

2. Loosening of Wrist

3. Shoulder Rotation

4. Pada Sancalana

5. Drill walking Breathing

Practices

1. Hands stretch breathing

2. Hands In and out breathing

3. Ankle stretch breathing

4. Tiger breathing

5. Rabbit breathing

6. Straight leg raising (alternate legs)

7. Sethu bandhasana lumbar stretch

8. Side leg raising

9. Relaxation Technique

10. Yogasana

1. Ardhakati Cakrasana

2. Trikonasana

3. Vrksasana

4. Garudasana

5. Bhujangasana

6. Vakrasana

7. Ardha Matsyendrasana

8. Gomukhasana

9. Ustrasana

10. Savasana

Pranayama

1. Nadi shodhana pranayama

2. Cooling Pranayama

A. Sitali

B. Sitkari

D. Bhramari

3. Ujjayi

Meditation

1. Nada anusandhana Kriyas

1. Jala Neti

2. Vaman Dhouti

3. Jyoti Trataka


3.1. Introduction

3.2. Anxiety

3.3. Depression

3.4. Yogic Definition of Anxiety and Depression

3.5. Yogic Management of Psychological Disorders

3.5.1. Physical level

3.5.2. Energy level

3.5.3. Mind level

3.5.4. Intellectual level

3.5.5. Bliss level

3.5.6. Yoga practices for Obesity

1. Jogging (Forward/Backward/Sideward) Mukha dhauthi

2. Forward – Backward Bending

3. Side Bending

4. Twisting (Legs apart)

5. Toe touching

6. Heel touching

7. Swimming

8. Hip Rotation

9. Knee Rotation

10. Back swing

11. Surya Namaskar

12. Pavana muktasana kriya

13. Rocking and Rolling

14. Alternative Knee Touching

15. Lumbar stretch

16. Relaxation

17. Butterfly

18. Ardha Padmasana Swing

19. Bhujangasana

20. Paschimottanasana Halasana Swing

21. Boating (Bhujangasana, shalabasana)

22. Dhanurasana swing

23. Naukasana

24. Navasana

25. Salamba shalabasana

26. Relaxation

27. Straight leg rising

28. Side leg rising

29. Paschimottanasana stretch

30. Cycling

31. Relaxation

32. Bhujangasana Parvatasana swing

33. Padmasana Swing

34. Vakrasana

35. Tiger stretch

36. Back stretch

37. Side stretch

38. Free walk

39. Baby walk

40. Camel Walk

41. Crow Walk

42. Frog Jump

43. Step climbing

44. Diagonal Jumps

45. Spinal Twists

46. 50 rounds jumping

47. Savasana

4. Yoga for Arthritis

4.1. Introduction

4.2. What is Osteo-arthritis?

4.3. What causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?

4.4. Stress & Arthritis

4.5. What causes Arthritis?

4.6. What is autoimmunity?

4.7. Is Osteo Arthritis related to Stress?

4.8. Psyche, central nervous system and immune system

4.9. Yogic Management of Arthritis

4. 8.1. Physical body level

4.9.2. Prana level

4.9.3. Mind level

4.9. Yoga for Arthritis

Passive rotation of toes

Toe Bending

Ankle Rotation

Knee Rotation

Knee Cap Tightening

Full Butterfly

Waist Rotation

Wrist Rotation

Shoulder Rotation

Neck Bending

Neck Rotation

Relaxation Technique Sakti

Vikasaka Sukhma Vyayama

For Wrist - Mani Bandha Sakti Vikasaka

For Palms - Kara Tala Sakti Vikasaka

For Fingers - Anguli Sakti Vikasaka

For Elbows - Khaponi Sakti Vikasaka

For Arms - Bhuja Bandha Sakti Vikasaka

For Back - Kati Sakti Vikasaka

For Thighs - Jangha Sakti Vikasaka

For Calf Muscles - Pindali Sakti Vikasaka

Relaxation

Yogasana Standing Postures

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana

Pada Hasthasana

Prone Postures

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Supine Postures

Sarvangasana

Matsyasana

Sitting Postures

Vakrasana

Ustrasana

Savasana

Pranayama

Kapalabhati Kriya)

Yogic Breathing


Nadi Sodhana Pranayama

Sitali/ Sitkari Pranayama

Kriyas - Jalaneti, Sutraneti and Vamana Dhouti, once a week

5. Yoga for back pain

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Definition

5.3. Classification

5.3.1. Back Injuries (Anadhija cause of Back pain)

i. Slipped discs

ii. Disc problems in the Neck

iii. What is Whiplash injury?

5.4. Nerve problems

5.5. Sciatica

5.6. Spondylosis

5.7. What is Cervical Spondylosis?

5.8. Coccydynia

5.8.1. Ankylosing Spondylitis (Bamboo Spine disease)

5.8.2. Non-specific Back pain (functional causes)

5.9. Stress & Back Pain

a. Muscles are weaker than our ancestors.

b. Wrong muscles are overworked.

C. Repeated injuries due to unused exercise

d. Psychological stress


5.10.1. Yogic concept of stress

5.11. Chronic Low Back Pain

Folded leg lumbar stretch

Crossed leg lumbar stretch

Pavanamuktasana lumbar stretch

Sethu Bandhasana lumbar stretch

Hand stretch breathing


Breathing practice

Tiger breathing

Bhujangasana breathing

Ardha Shalabasana breathing

Side leg raising

Relaxation in Makarasana

Asanas

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana

Parivritta Trikonasana

Vakrasana

Savasana (with folded legs)

Pranayama

Yogic breathing

Nadi Shodhana

Sitkari/ Sitali

Bhramari

Meditation (Dharana, Dhyana)

Nada anusandhana


6. Yoga for Diabetes Mellitus

6.1. Pancreas

6.2. Energy

6.3. Carbohydrates

6.4. Protein

6.5. Fat

6.6. Insulin

6.7. What is glucose balance?

6.8. Types of diabetes mellitus

6.9. Causes and Symptoms Causes

6.10. Heredity

6.10.1. Overweight

6.10.2. Age

6.10.3. Stress


6.12. Symptoms

6.12.1. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes:

6.12.2. Complications

6.12.3. Treatment

6.13. What to eat?

6.14. Exercise

6.16. How do Kriyas help in Diabetes Mellitus?

6.17. How does Uddiyana, Agnisara & Nauli help?

6.18. How does Sankhapraksalana Kriya help?

6.19. Yoga for Diabetes Mellitus

Hands in and out breathing

Tiger breathing

Straight leg raise breathing both legs

Shashankasana breathing

Instant Relaxation technique (IRT)


Side Bending

Twisting



Asana

Standing

Sitting

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana

Trikonasana

Paschimottanasana


Prone

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Dhanurasana

Supine

Sarvangasana

Viparitakarini with wall support

Matsyasana

Savasana

Pranayama

Kapalabhati

Sectional Breathing

Nadi Shodhana Pranayama

Sitkari

Bhramari

Meditation (breathe awareness)

Nada anusandhana

Kriyas: Once a week Vaman Dhouti, Laghu Shankhaprakshalana daily

7. Yoga for Gastro-Intestinal Disorder

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Definition

7.3. Various types what is peptic ulcer?

7.4. Protectors & Aggressor

7.5. What happens to stomach lining in Acid Peptic Disease?

7.6. What is irritable bowel syndrome?

7.7. What is ulcerative colitis?

7.8. What is Piles?

7.9. Stress & Gastro Intestinal Disorders

7.10. Did yogis understand this concept and mechanism of psychosomatic ailments?

7.11. Yoga for gid

7.12. Kriyas

7.13. How does dhouti kriya help in APD?


7.14.1. As the intra-abdominal pressure falls two things happen -

7.15. How does Sankha-Praksalana Kriya help?

7.16. Yoga for ACID Peptic Diseases



Tiger breathing

Straight Leg Raise breathing


Loosening Exercises

Jogging


Side Bending

Twisting



Yogasana

Standing

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Padahastasana

Parivrtta Trikonasana

Sitting

Vakrasana/ Ardha Matsyendrasana

Gomukhasana

Prone

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Supine

Vipareeta Karani

Sarvangasana

Matsyasana


Pranayama

Kapalabhati

Yogic breathing

Nadi shodhana Pranayama

Sitali

Sitkari

Bhramari

Meditation

Nada anusandhana

7.17. Yoga for IBS & Ulcerative Colitis

Breathing Practices


Tiger breathing




Loosening Exercises


Side Bending

Twisting



Yogasana

Standing

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana

Trikonasana

Vrksasana

Sitting

Paschimottanasana


Prone

Supine

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Sarvangasana


Matsyasana

Savasana

Pranayama

Kapalabhati

Yogic breathing

Nadi shodhana pranayama

Sitali

Sitkari

Bhramari

Nada anusandhana

Meditation

Once a week Vaman dhouti

Once in a 4 weeks sankha prakshalana and Laghu Shankha prakshalana daily

7.18. Yoga for Chronic Constipation

Breathing Practices

Dog breathing




Loosening Exercises


Side Bending


Dhanurasana swing

Halasana - Paschimottanasana


Yogasana

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana


Paschimottanasana

Ustrasana

Vakrasana

Viparitakarini

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Dhanurasana

Uddiyana

Nauli Kriya

Sarvangasana

Matsyasana

Halasana

Savasana

Pranayama


Kapalabhati

Yogic Breathing

Meditation

Nada anusandhana

Meditation(breathe awareness)

Once a week Vaman Dhouti and Shankha Prakshalana, Laghu Shankha Prakshalana daily *****


1. Taoism or Daoism

1.2. What are the core beliefs of Taoism?

1.3. What are the 4 principles of Taoism?

1.4. What does it mean to be a Taoist?

1.5. Do Taoists eat meat?

1.6. Who were the main teachers of Taoism?

2. Modern History of Yin Yoga

3. What are yin and yang?

3.1. Yin Yoga Defined

3.2. Daoism or sushumna nadi

3.3. Yin Contains Yang

3.4. Yin Becomes Yang

3.5. Yin Controls Yang

4. Daoist Yoga

4.1. The Dao is the balance between the two.

4.2. The Five Major Systems

1. Magical Daoism

2. Divinational Daoism

3. Ceremonial Daoism

4. Action and Karma Daoism

5. Internal Alchemy Daoism

5. The Yin and Yang of Yoga

5.1. Why do yin yoga?

6. Physical benefits

6.1. Mental and emotional benefits

7. What are meridians?

7.1. How meridians work

7.2. When to Practice Yin Yoga

7.3. Before You Practice

8. The Three Tattvas of Yin Yoga Practice

8.1. Playing Our Edges

8.1.1. We don’t use our body to get into a pose,

8.2. Resolving To Be Still

8.2.1. Stillness of the Body

8.2.2. Stillness of the Breath

8.2.3. Stillness of the Mind

8.3. Holding for Time

8.3.1. How Deep?

8.3.2. How Long?

8.3.3. How Often?

9. Structure of Yin Yoga Class

9.1. Intention and Attention

9.2. Beginning the Practice

9.3. Intention

9.4. Invocation

9.5. Opening Meditation

9.6. Flowing

9.7. Beginning Asanas

9.8. The Ocean Breath

9.9. Linking Asanas

9.10. Finishing Asanas

9.11. Ending the Practice

9.12. Shavasana

9.13. Closing Meditation

9.14. Transition to Your Next Activity

10. How do you practice?

10.1. How and when to practice

10.2. Practice with cold muscles

10.3. End every session in Corpse pose

11. Yang Lifestyle

11.1. Signs and symptoms of excess Yang

11.2. Signs and Symptoms of Yang in balance

12. Yin Lifestyle

12.1. Signs and symptoms of excess Yin

12.2. Signs and Symptoms of Yin predominate personality

13. The Yin and Yang of Clock Time

14. The Yin and Yang of Relaxation and Stress

14.1. Yin Tissues and Yang Tissues

14.2. Stability and Mobility

14.3. Muscle Tissue is Yang, Connective Tissue is Yin

14.4. Yang Yoga Focuses on Muscle

14.5. Connective Tissue

14.6. Isn’t Stretching the Joints Bad?

14.7. Yin and Yang Supplement Each Other

15. The Asanas

1. Anahatasana (aka Melting Heart)

2. Ankle Stretch

3. Bananasana

4. Butterfly

5. Half Butterfly

6. Camel

7. Cat pulling Its Tail

8. Caterpillar

9. Child’s Pose

10. Dangling

11. Deer

12. Dragons

13. Frog

14. Happy Baby

15. Reclining Twist

16. Saddle

17. Shavasana

18. Shoelace

19. Snail

20. sphinx and seal

21. Square

22. Squat

23. Straddle (aka Dragonfly)

24. Swan & Sleeping Swan

25. Toe Squat

26. Yin Postures for the Upper Body

25. Shavasana

25.1. Preparing to Relax

25.2. Relax Completely

25.3. Coming Out

25.4. Adverse reactions to shavasana—a warning!

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1. History of Restorative Yoga

2. What Is Restorative Yoga?

3. The Purpose of Restorative Yoga

4. Mechanisms of Restorative Yoga

5. Principles of Restorative Yoga

Step 1: Body Sensing

Step 2: Breath Sensing

Step 3: Exploring Feelings and Emotions

Step 4: Witnessing the I-Thought, Being, and Awareness

6. Use of Props

7. Practice Folding Blankets:

8. Benefits of Restorative Yoga

8.1. Restores you after surgery

8.2. Prevents disease

8.3. Helps relieve women’s issues

8.4. Helps relieve cold and flu symptoms

8.5. Provides headache relief

8.6. Helps reduce obesity

8.7. Relieves sciatica

8.8. Setting up the Space

8.9. Minimize noise

8.10. The difference between Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga

8.10.1. Yin Yoga

8.10.2. Restorative Yoga

8.10.3. The Difference between Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga

8.10.4. The Essence of Yin Yoga

8.10.5. The Essence of Restorative Yoga

8.11. Types of Restorative Poses

8.11.1. Restorative Active Poses Forward Folds:

8.11.2. Restorative Inactive Poses

8.11.3. Sequencing for Restorative Yoga

8.11.4. Sample Sequences: General Sequence

8.11.5. Woman’s Restorative Sequence

9. Setting up the Space

10. Aavartan Dhyana

11. Pranic Energization Method(PEM)

12. Yoga Nidra

13. Yoga Nidra

14. Yoga Nidra for Stress Management

15. Yoga Nidra with Sankalpa for stress ******


1. Introduction


1.2. Methodology




2.1. Beginners

2.2. Intermediate

2.3. Advanced

3. Class Etiquette

i) Cleanliness

ii) Scents

iii) Attire

iv) Bare Feet

v) Talking





6.1 Querying new students

6.2 Class Levels and Prerequisites

6.3 Group Dynamics

6.4 Group dynamic Yoga

6.5 Which style of yoga is best for group dynamics?


7.1. Refining Your Communication Skills

7.2. Verbal Communication Skills

7.3. Yoga Teacher and the Role of Communication Skills in Teaching

7.4. Language

7.5. Careful Listening

7.6. Body language

7.7. Feedback


8. Introduction to Contraindications

8.1. New To Yoga

8.2. Steadiness and Ease

8.3. Group New Students

8.4. Working with Injuries in Yoga

8.4.1. Origin, Nature, and Manifestations of Injuries

8.5. Safe Movement in Yoga

8.6. Managing With Injuries

8.6.1. Ankle Sprains

8.6.2. Knee Strains and Repairs

8.6.3. Hamstring Strains

8.6.4. Lower Back Pain

8.6.5. Working with Depression

8. Asanas Contraindications

8. Introduction

8.1. Standing & Balancing Poses

8.1.1. Potential Contraindications & Variations

8.1.2. Sequencing

8.2. Twists & Lateral Bending


8.3. Forward Folds


8.3.2. Sequencing

8.4. Back bends


8.5. Sequencing Inversions


8.6. Seated Postures


8.7. Relaxation


8.7.2. Sequencing

8.8. Contraindications for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome


9.1. Passion for their own yoga practice

9.2. Deep knowledge of yoga

9.3. The ability to hold space

9.4. Excellent communication

9.5 Inspiration

9.6 Compassion

9.7 Be Authentic

9.8 Humility

9.9 Be Compassionate & Show Concern For Students

9.10. Have A Consistent Practice

9.11 Non Attachment

9.12 Clear instruction

9.13. Appropriate adjustments

9.14. Awareness of alignment

9.15 Modifications for all levels

9.16 Safety first

9.18. Knowledge

9.19. Respect

9.20. Professionalism

9.21. Love For Yoga

9.22. Love For Teaching Yoga

9.23. Personality

9.24. Ability to Connect

9.25. Ability to Communicate

9.26. Preparation

9.27. Adaptability

9.28. Respectful physical contact


11. Morals for Yoga Teachers

11.1. Raja Yoga

11.2. Yama - Self-Control consists of five principles:

i. Ahimsa - Non-Violence

ii. Satya - Truthfulness

iii. Asteya - Non-Stealing

iv. Brahmacharya - Pure Way of Life

v. Aparigraha - Non-Accumulation of Possessions

11.3. Niyama – Discipline consists of five principles:

i. Shauca - Purity

ii. Santosh - Contentment

iii. Tapa - Self-Control, Self-Discipline

iv. Svadhyaya - Study of the Holy Scriptures

v. Ishvara Pranidhana - Devotion to God




15. Physical Setting

i) Dedicated space

ii) Floor

iii) Walls

iv) Air

v) Light

vi) Music

vii) Aroma

viii) Props

ix) Mats

x) Blankets

xi) Bolsters

xii) Blocks

xiii) Straps

xiv) Chairs






17.1. Positive feedback on student practice

17.2. Self-Reflection while Instructing

17.3. Student Feedback on Your Class

17.4. Evaluation and reflection of personal practice


18.1 Guidelines for Observing Yoga Students



1. Introduction

2. Yoga Marketing Plan: Who Is Your Target Audience?

3. Yoga Teacher Marketing

4. Marketing for Yoga Instructors

5. Yoga Social Media Marketing

6. Research the Competition

7. Using Hashtags to Do Competitor Research

8. Using Captions & Hashtags to Improve Reach

8.1. Choose A Good Caption

9. Using Localized Hashtags

10. Interact with Similar Accounts

11. How Do Interactions Help Your Yoga Instagram Marketing Strategy?

12. Yoga Social Media Marketing: Be Consistent

13. Yoga Social Media Marketing: Collaborate!

14. Yoga Advertising Ideas: Paid Ads on Facebook and Instagram

15. Online Workshops & Webinars

16. Yoga Marketing Website: Why You Need One

17. Google My Business for Yoga Teacher Marketing

18. SEO & Content Marketing Tips for Your Yoga Business

19. Yoga Studio Marketing Ideas: Start a Blog!

20. Yoga Advertising Ideas: Paid Google Ads

21. How to Use Email Marketing for A Yoga Business

22. Once you’ve built an email list, what now?

23. Marketing a Yoga Business Offline

24. The class experience results into ‘word of mouth’ marketing:

21. Alignment for Advanced Yoga Asana

22. Asana Adjustment and Correction

23. Different Concepts for Yoga Classes

24. Science of yoga teaching

25. Teaching and Practice

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Module 9: Advanced Techniques and Training (30 Hours)


2. Asana alignment and adjustment


4. Pacing and Holding Asanas




4.7.4. Class theme



5.1. Props help students find stability and ease


1. Initiating the Yogic Process

2. Warming the Body

3. Pathway to the Peak

4. Peak Exploration

5. Integration

7. Breathing pattern in Advanced Asana

8. Different types of touch


1. Awakening or relaxing

2. Clarifying

3. Stabilizing

4. Emphasizing

5. Moving

6. Grounding

7. Comforting

8.2. Seven Principles of Hands on Adjustments

Principle 1: Teach What You Know

Principle 2: Ask Permission to Touch

Principle 3: Have Clear Intention

Principle 4: Move with the Breath

Principle 5: Honor Safe Biomechanics

Principle 6: Teach Essential Asana Elements

Principle 7: Support Stable Foundations

9. Qualities of Touch

9.1 Awakening or relaxing

9.2. Clarifying

9.3. Stabilizing

9.4. Emphasizing

9.5. Moving

9.6. Grounding

9.7. Comforting

10. Five Basic Steps in Giving Hands-On Cues and Assistance

10.1. Five Basic Steps in Giving Hands-On Cues and Assistance

Step 1 : Stabilizing and Easing

Step 2: Elongating the Spine

Step 3: Rotating, Flexing, and Extending the Spine

Step 4: Refining the Asana

Step 5: Deepening the Asana

11. Foundations of Asana Practice

11.1. Being Present

11.2. Relaxing

11.3. Breathing

12. How not to do adjustment in Asana

12.1. Distally

12.2. Forcefully

12.3. Meanderingly

12.4. Blindly

12.5. Destabilizing

12.6. Randomly

12.7. Inappropriately

13. How to Refine Asana practice

13.1. Individualizing Instruction


14.1. Overstretching: A true pain in the asana

14.2. Most common yoga injuries and fixes

15. Learning Styles

15.1. Visual/spatial

15.2. Verbal/linguistic

15.3. Bodily/kinesthetic

15.4. Musically/rhythmically inclined

15.5. Interpersonal

15.6. Intrapersonal

16. Observation skill while taking class


II. Feet and ankles

III. Knees

IV. Pelvis

V. Spine

VI. Rib cage





18. How to Prepare for Class

19. Preparing for yoga class

i. Maintain a Regular Yoga Practice

ii. Have a Class Plan

iii. Be Prepared! Get Good Training

iv. Smile While You Are Teaching

v. Create Great Themes for Your Classes

vi. Plan Your Classes

vii. Arrive Early

viii. Play Music

ix. Dress to Impress

x. Find your own style

xi. Know your limits

20. Sequencing and Planning Classes










21.4. Arm Balances

21.5. Backbends

21.6. Twists

21.7. Forward Bends

21.8. Hip Openers

21.9. Inversions










24.1. Hatha Yoga View on Asana

24.2. Patanjali concept on Asana




25. Transitioning into and out of Asanas



26. Warm up Yoga Sequences

26.1. Is it necessary to warm up before yoga?

26.2. What kind of warm up yoga should one do?

26.3. How important it is to warm up before the yoga sequence or yoga practice?

26.4. The Perfect Yoga Warm-Up

26.5. Asanas as Warm-Ups

26.6. Good Things Happen When You Warm Up Properly

26.7. Synovial Fluid

26.8. Breathing

26.9. Concentration

26.10. The Value of Pauses

26.11. An Ideal Warm-Up Routine

26.12. Energization in Your Classes

26.13. Warming and Awakening the Body

i. Ujjayi Pranayama

ii. Kapalabhati Pranayama

iii. Cat and Dog Tilts

iv. Ashtanga Pranam

v. Surya Namaskara

27. While during the Class

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1. Introduction

1.1. Anatomy

1.2. Physiology



1.5. Planes of the body

1.6. Body Cavities

1.7. Pictures





2.3. Lungs

2.4. Pleura

2.5. Bronchi



a)Shallow breathing b)Deep

Breathing c)Unconscious

breathing d)Conscious

breathing

2.8. Lung Volume

a) Total air volume

b) Tidal volume

c) Vital capacity

2.9. Abnormal Breathing and Breathing Disorders

i) Apnea

ii) Orthopnea

iii)Dyspnea

iv)Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

v)Hyperventilation vi)Hypoventilation

vii)Cheyne-Stokes respirations (CSR)

3. Muscular System






i)Contractility

ii)Excitability

iii)Extensibility iv)Elasticity


i. Movement

ii. Maintaining posture

iii. Producing Heat & Temperature Regulation

iv. Circulation

3.4. Skeletal muscle structure

3.5. Properties of skeletal muscle

1. Excitability and irritability

2. Tonicity

3. All or none response

4. Summation

5. Treppe or staircase phenomenon

6. Tetanus

7. Refractory period

8. Isotonic contraction

9. Isometric contraction

10. Fatigue










4. Skeletal System

i) Cartilage

ii) Tendon

iii) Ligament

4.1. Bone


4.3. The main bones of the human skeleton


i)Long bones

ii)Short bones iii)Flat

bones iv)Irregular

bones v)Sesamoid

bones

4. 5. Bone structure and formation i)Compact

bone (Cortical Bone) ii)Cancellous bone

(Spongy Bone)

4.6. Bone Development

i) Intramembranous ossification

ii) Endochondral ossification

4.7. Bone Growth

4.8. Human Skeleton Bones

a) axial skeleton

b) appendicular skeleton

4.9. Skeleton Joints

i) Fibrous (immovable)

ii) Cartilaginous (partially moveable)

iii) Synovial (freely moveable) joint

4.10. Synovial joints classifications

1. Hinge

2. Ball and socket

3. Pivot

4. Gliding

5. Saddle

6. Planar

4.11. Movements occurring at joints

1. Gliding movements.

2. Angular movements.

a) Flexion

b) Extension

c) Adduction

d) Abduction

3. Rotation or circular movements.

a)Medial rotation

b)Lateral rotation

c)Circumduction

4.12. Common Bone Disorders

i) Osteoporosis

ii)Rickets

iii) Osteomyelitis

iv) Osteosarcoma

v)Osteomalacia

4.13. Joint Disorders

i)Bursitis

ii)Joint Dislocation iii)Sprains







5.6. Axial Rotation








7.1. Heart


7.3. Valves of the heart

7.4. Blood vessels attached to heart

7. 5. Blood supply to the heart

7.6. Nerve supply to the heart

7.7. Blood circulation

I. Systemic circulation

II. Pulmonary circulation

III. Coronary circulation

IV. Portal circulation


7.9. Conducting system of the heart

7.10. Heart sounds

7.11. Pulse

7.12. Heart Rate

7.13. Electrocardiogram ECG

7.14. Cardiac Output


i) Systolic

ii)Diastolic


7.17. Blood volume

7.18. Cardiac output

7.19. Peripheral resistance



7.22. Measurement of blood pressure

7.23. Disorders of heart

i) Cardiac failure

ii) Stenosis of valves

iii) Angina pectoris

iv) Myocardial infarction

v) Cardiac arrhythmia


i) Arteriosclerosis

ii) Atherosclerosis

iii) An aneurysm

iv) Embolus

v) Thrombus

vi) Venous thrombosis

vii) Thrombophlebitis

viii) Varicose vein


i) Hypertension's

ii) Hypotension

viii) Varicose vein

8. Nervous System

1. Somatic Nervous system (SNS)

2. Autonomic Nervous system (ANS)

The Central Nervous System

Brain

1. Forebrain

2. Midbrain

3. Hindbrain

•Amygdala

•Brain stem

•Cerebrum

•Cerebellum

•Frontal Lobe

•Temporal Lobe

•Parietal Lobe

•Occipital Lobe

•Hippocampus

•Hypothalamus

•Thalamus

Spinal Cord & Functions

Peripheral Nervous System

Somatic Nervous System


2. Motor neurons (or efferent neurons)

Autonomic Nervous System

Sympathetic system & Parasympathetic Nervous system

9. Kinesiology


9.2. Body Movements


1. Flexion

2. Extension

3. Abduction

4. Adduction

5. Supination

6. Pronation

7. Lateral flexion

8. Rotation


10. Lateral rotation (external rotation)

11.Elevation

12.Depression

13.Dorsiflexion

14.Plantar flexion

15.Eversion

16.Inversion

17.Protraction

18.Retraction

19.Circumduction

10. Asana and Kinesiology

11. Stretching

Stretching

Definition and goal of stretching What

happens in a stretch?

When should you stretch?

Warming up

Cooling down

Diet and stretching

Calcium Magnesium

Cold and heat therapy

Endorphin theory

The gate theory of pain Six

rules to stretching Warm up

Be Gentle

Hold for 30 seconds

Breathe

Do not bounce


12. Types of Stretching





a). Isometric Stretching b).

PNF Stretching

13. Biomechanics of Stretching

What is stretching?

Moving origins & Insertions

Spinal Cord Reflexes

Muscle Spindle Stretch Receptor

Reciprocal Inhibition

Golgi tendon Organ Physiology in

Stretching

14. Endocrine System & Yoga

14.1. Introduction

14.2. Pituitary Gland

14.3. Anterior Pituitary Hormones

i) Growth hormone (GH)

ii) Prolactin (PRL)

iii) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

iv) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

v) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

14.4. Posterior Pituitary Hormones

14.5. Thyroid Gland

14.6. Parathyroid Glands

14.7. Adrenal Glands

14.8. Hormones of the Adrenal Medulla

14.9. Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex

14.10. Aldosterone

14.11. Cortisol

14.12. Adrenal Sex Hormones

14.13. Pancreas

14.14. Other Endocrine glands

15. Digestive System

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1. Introduction

1.1. What is yoga?

1.2. The relevance of yoga today

1.3. Significance of yoga in modern life

1.4. Desire for happiness

1.5. Meaning

1.6. Definition of Yoga

1.7. History of Yoga

i. Pre-Vedic/Tantric Period (5000BC - 1500BC)

ii. Vedic Period (1500BC - 500BC)

iii. Post-Vedic Period (500BC - 500AD)

iv. Classical Yoga

v. Post-Classical Yoga

vi. Renaissance Period (500AD – 1000AD)

vii. Medieval Period (1000AD - 1757AD)

viii. Colonial Period (1757AD – 1947AD)

ix. Modern Period (1947AD - Now)

2. Our School’s Unique Lineage

2. Introduction to School’s Lineage-(Guru–Shishya Tradition)


3.1. Introduction

3.2. Primary purpose of the Darsanas

3.3. Common Factors

3.4. Nyaya Darsana - by Sage Gautama

3.4.1. Definition

3.4.2. The Sixteen topics

3.4.3. The Nyaya theory of knowledge

3.4.4. Isvara or God

3.4.5. Jivas or Individual Souls

3.5. Vaishesika Darsana – by Sage Kanad

3.5.1. Definition

3.5.2. The seven Padarthas(an object of knowledge)

3.5.3. God and the World

3.6. Sankhya Darsana - by Sage Kapila

3.6.1. Definition

3.6.2. The Pramanas or metods of Knowledge

3.6.3. The Prameyas or the Objects to be Known(knowing true self)

3.6.4. Bondage and Liberation

3.7. Yoga Darsana- by Sage Patanjali

3.8. Poorv Mimamsa Darsana- by Sage Jaimini

3.8.1. Definition

3.8.2. Theory of Knowledge

3.8.3. Metaphysics

3.9. Uttar Mimansa (Vedanta) Darsana - by Sage Ved Vyasa

3.9.1. Definition

4. Samkhya Yoga, Prakriti and its Evolutes: Returning to Self-realization

4.1. Evolutes of Unmanifested Matter

4.2. Purusha

4.3. Prakriti

4.4. Mahat or Buddhi


5.1. Yoga

5.2. Vedanta

5.3. Tantra

6. Nadis

6.1. Ida, Pingala and Sushumna

7. Chakras

7.1. Chakras Yoga’s Psychic Physiology

•Muladhara

•Svadhisthana

•Manipura

•Anahata

•Vishuddha

•Ajna

•Bindu

•Sahasrara

7.2. The psychic centres

8. Pancha kosha (Five layer of existence)

1. Food sheath (Anna-maya kosa)

2. Vital-Air sheath (Prana-maya kosa)

3. Mental sheath (Mana-maya kosa)

4. Intellectual sheath (Vignana-maya kosa)

5. Bliss sheath (Ananda-maya kosa)

9. Karma yoga


9.2.1. Meaning

9.2.2. Jnana yoga consists of seven parts:





9.4. Path of Devotion (Bhakti Yoga)

9.5. Types of Bhakti

9.6. Sakamya Bhakti

9.7. Nishkamya Bhakti

9.8. Apara Bhakti

9.9. Para Bhakti

10. Mantra yoga


10.1. Introduction to Hatha Yoga

10.1.1. Science of purification

10.1.2. Emphasis on shatkarma

10.2. Hatha yoga

10.3. Chapter – I Asanas

10.4. Chapter – II Shat Karma and Pranayama

10.5. Chapter – III Mudras and Bandhas

11. Antahkarana (Inner Psychic Functions)

i. Manas - mind

ii. Buddhi - intellect

iii. Chitta - consciousness

iv. Ahamkāra - ego

11.1. Antahkarana Shuddhi

12. Dharma

12.1. Definition

i. Duty towards self

ii. Duty towards gods

iii. Duty towards ancestors

iv. Duty towards progeny

v. Duty towards fellow human beings

vi. Duty towards other living beings

vii. Duty towards society

viii. Moral duties

ix. Professional (caste) duties

x. Duties towards other faiths

13. Purusharthas

13.1. Dharma (Duty)

13.2. Artha (Worldly gain)

13.3. Kama (Physical and Sensual Pleasure)

13.4. Moksha (Liberation or Enlightenment)S

13.5. Chaturvargas(four stages of human life)

i. Brahamacharya ashrama

ii. Grihastha ashrama

iii. Vanaprastha ashrama:

iv. Sanyasa ashrama


14.1. Sivananda Yoga, the five principles of Yoga Philosophy?

i. Proper Relaxation

ii. Right Exercise

iii. Right Breathing

iv. Right Diet

v. Meditation and Positive thinking

14.2. Application of Raja Yoga in Daily Life

i. Yama - Self-Control consists of five principles:

ii. Niyama – Discipline consists of five principles:

iii. Asana - Physical Exercises and Pranayama - Breath Exercises

iv. Pranayama

v. Pratyahara - Withdrawal of Senses

vi. Dharana

vii. Dhyana - Meditation

viii. Samadhi - Complete Realization


15.1. Introduction to Patanjali Yoga Sutra

15.2. The basis and date of the Yoga Sutras

15.3. Commentators

15.4. Selected sutra from Samadhi and Sadhana pada

16. Vedas

16.1. Introduction

16.2. Veda is divided into two

1. Karma-Kanda

2. Upasana -Kanda

3. Jnana –Kanda

16.4. Four Vedas

1. Rig Veda - Praising, Agni (fire god), Rudra(storm God), Varuna(rain god)

2. Yajur Veda - Wisdom of sacrifices and sacrificial rites

3. Sama Veda - Emphasis upon sounds of the words of the mantras

4. Atharva Veda - Composition of the Vedas by Atharvana sect

16. 5. Each Veda consists of four parts:-



iii) Aranyakas (philosophical interpretation of the rituals)


17. Upanishads

17.1. Introduction to the Upanishads

17.2. The meaning of the word Upanishad

17.3. Knowledge and ignorance

17.4. The main teachings of the Upanishads

i. Brahman

ii. Atman

iii. Prakriti

iv. Creation

v. Devas

vi. Organs

vii. Sacrifice

viii. Aum

ix. Death

x. Yoga

xi. Rebirth

xii. Karma

xiii. Liberation

xiv. Mahavakyas

xv. Conclusion

17.5. The 11 main Upanishads



20. Katha Upanishad

21. Kena Upanishad





18. Bhagavad Gita

Chapter - 1 Arjuna Vishada Yoga (Despondency of Arjuna)

Chapter - 2 Sankhya Yoga (Path of knowledge)



Chapter - 5 Karma Sannyasa Yoga (Yoga of Renunciation of Action)

Chapter - 6 Adhyatma Yoga (Yoga of Meditation)

Chapter - 7 Jñāna Vijñāna Yoga (saguṇa - with form; nirguṇa - without form)


Chapter - 9 Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (Yoga of Kingly Science and Kingly

Secret) Chapter - 10 Vibhuti Yoga (The Yoga of Divine Glories)

Chapter - 11 Visva Rupa Darsana Yoga (Yoga of the vision of the Cosmic Form)

Chapter - 12 Bhakti Yoga (Yoga of Devotion)

Chapter - 13 Kshetra-Kshetrajna-Vibhaga (Distinction between Field and Knower of

Field) Chapter - 14 Guna Traya Vibhaga Yoga (Yoga of the Division of the Three

Gunas)

Chapter - 15 Purushottama Yoga (Yoga of Supreme Purusha)

Chapter – 16 Daivasura-Sampad-Vibhaga Yoga (Yoga of Divine and Demoniacal

Nature) Chapter -17 Sraddha Traya Vibhaga Yoga (Yoga of the Threefold Faith)

Chapter - 18 Moksha Sannyasa Yoga (Yoga of Liberation by Renunciation)

19. Psycho Analysis in Bhagavad-Gita

20. Yogic Concept of Disease

20.1. Modern medical perspective view on Disease

20.2. Concept of Disease in yoga


21.1. Why People Experience Stress

21.2. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Level 1 - Physiological Needs

Level Two – Safety Needs Level

Three – Belonging Needs Level

Four – Ego-Status

Level Five – Self-Actualization

21.3. Reducing Stress through Time Management







V) Spiritual Dimension of Health

23. Yogic Diet

23.1. Moderate Diet

23.2. Nutrition

23.3. Types of Diet

24. Ayurveda

24.1. Understanding Vata, Pitta & Kapha

24.1. Vata Dosha

24.1.1. Tips for balancing Vata:

24.1.2. The Vata balancing diet

24.2. Pitta Dosha

24.2.1. The Pitta balancing diet

24.3. Kapha Dosha

24.3.1. Tips for balancing Kapha:

24.3.2. The Kapha balancing diet

24.4. The seven dhatus (bodily tissues)

24.5. Dinacharya(living in harmony with nature’s rhythms)

24.6. Take your herbs

25. Naturopathy

25.1. Principles and Practice of Nature Cure

25.2. Basic Principles


25.4. Nature Cure and Modern System

25.5. Methods of Nature Cure

26. Naturopathy

26. Ethics, teachings and practice of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha

26.1. The Four Noble Truths

26.2. The Noble Eightfold Path

26.3. The Five Precepts

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Module 12: Advanced Practicum

1. Asana teaching and adjustment

2. Practicum (assistant in class)

3. Practicum (gentle yoga class)

4. Practicum (Hatha or Vinyasa full class)

5. Practicum (hatha yoga class)

6. Practicum (mock class according to team)

7. Practicum (Vinyasa yoga class)

8. Practicum(Vinyasa flow)

9. Mudra & Bandha Class

10. Pranayama Class

11. Pratyahara(sensory withdrawal) Class

12. Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) Class

13. Back bending Asana Class

14. Core and Inverted Asana class

15. Forward bending & hip opening class


17. Standing Asana Class

18. Pranayama Class


20. Sitting Asana Class

21. Supine Asana Class

22. Twisting Asana Class

Module 13: Project Work (100 to 150 Pages)

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[email protected] mob: +91 96865 49129 www.karunayoga.in


500 - Hour

Yoga Teacher Training Course

P R O S P E C T U S

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WELCOME TO THE


BANGALORE INDIA

We deeply believe that yoga is not only an ancient art, but also a very precious treasure which is

extremely helpful in our contemporary world. It is especially beneficial for individuals suffering from

psycho-somatic disorders.

Our yoga school has a team of experienced and highly qualified teachers from various yogic styles and

traditions. We come together to share the knowledge and benefits of yoga with students – on a

practical and theoretical level. We work towards integrating ancient yogic traditions into our

contemporary world and promoting yoga as an art of living as well as a very effective path to well-being

of the body, mind and soul.

We believe that everyone has different needs and preferences. In 500 - hour teacher training certificate

course give you choice and variety we teach different styles of Hatha Yoga including 200 hr in Hatha

Yoga style and 300 hr in Multi-Style yoga includes Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Gentle

Yoga, Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga. We deeply understand the anatomical differences as well as

limitations and pre-dispositions, which we are all born with. Our trainings are focused on adjustments

for students of all levels. Our 200 and 300-hour yoga teacher training courses are internationally

recognized and registered with Yoga Alliance USA.

ABOUT US

Our Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham TTC is an accredited 200 & 300 hour program by Yoga Alliance USA,

which provides aspiring yoga teachers with a complete teacher training experience. Our team consists

of highly trained teachers from all over India and the world who bring their own unique styles, focus

areas and approaches together to create a comprehensive and well-rounded training. Meet our team at

http://www.karunayoga.in/teachers.

Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham founder and lead trainer Dr. S. Karuna Murthy, M.Sc, Ph.D, E-RYT 500, who

has trained several graduates in International Yoga Teacher Trainings over the last 20 years, will guide

you individually to deepen your personal practice and teaching capacities.

500 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE IN BANGALORE, INDIA.

Our 500-hour yoga teacher training course is a comprehensive, integrated course for becoming an

advanced and versatile yoga teacher. The 500-hour teacher training is divided in 2 levels: the 200-hour

training and the 300-hour training. During the first level (200- hour training), you will learn 120 Hatha

Yoga asanas with great details. During the second level (300-hour advanced training), you will be

trained in multi-style yoga teaching: Advanced Hatha Yoga, Astanga Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Therapy,

Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga. The entire curriculum is designed to help you develop into

a well-rounded and skilled yoga teacher. The two courses complement each other as the 300-hour

course builds up on the knowledge and skills gained during the foundational 200 hour course.

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The syllabus we have crafted for 500 Hour Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training course in Bangalore, India

is immersive and intensive for aspirants who want to delve deeper into the philosophy and practices of

yoga. This course not only helps you understand the subject of yoga intellectually, but we intend to

incorporate the principles of yogic philosophy in class teaching which eventually helps both teacher and

students to evolve at physical, mental and spiritual levels. The nuances of class teachings based on

yogic principles and discussions on philosophical topics help streamline the approach and, experiences

of yogic practices.

The 500-hour professional teacher training course is on par with international education standards for

yoga teachers. After completing this programme, you can register as an advanced registered yoga

teacher or RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance USA. You will have a proper understanding of the definition,

meaning, history and background of yoga and yogic philosophy. You will also understand enough

functional anatomy and physiology to be able to give safe classes to students of different ages,

backgrounds and experience levels. You will also learn various principles, techniques, kinesiology,

biomechanics, meditation and methods of concentration for yourself and to guide others in a safe

practice.

BENEFITS OF THE 500-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

500-Hour of training is the highest international standard for yoga teachers. After completing this

program, you can register as an Advanced Yoga Teacher or RYT500 with Yoga Alliance. You will possess

an in-depth knowledge of the history and origin of yoga asanas and yoga philosophy. You will also have

extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology to teach safe classes to students of different ages,

backgrounds, and experience levels. During this course, you will also learn different meditation and

concentration techniques, and with your daily intensive yoga asana classes, improve your own practice

to an entirely new level.

Level - 1: 200 - HOUR HATHA YOGA TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATE COURSE

Week-End Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course in Bangalore, India.

Week-End Yoga Teacher Training Certificate courses are designed for college going students and

working professionals. The duration of this course is approximately 3 months. The classes are

conducted 10.00am to 05.00pm, on weekends and public holidays. Since the total teaching hours

required for completion of (200 Hr) certificate course, if it is not available on weekends (Saturday

& Sunday) and public holidays hence efforts are made to complete the course.

WEEK DAYS (40 DAYS) YOGA TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATE COURSE IN BANGALORE, INDIA.

One month or four week highly intensive, Yoga Teacher Training Certificate courses are designed for

Yoga ardent and experts. The duration of this course is 40 days or one month. The classes are

conducted from 10.00am to 05.00pm, on weekdays (Monday to Friday).

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ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) YOGA TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATE COURSE IN BANGALORE, INDIA.



conducted from 10.00am to 05.00pm, on weekdays and weekends.

TAILOR MADE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE IN BANGALORE, INDIA




Course Content

The syllabus consists of Hatha Yoga, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Yoga Nidra, Kriyas and

Meditation. This course also covers additional topics on Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali Yoga sutra, Yogic

Diet and Nutrition, Yoga Philosophy and Psychology, Hatha Yoga based anatomy and physiology and

Sanskrit.

Yoga Styles

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

Vinyasa Yoga

Gentle Yoga

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. Techniques Training and Practice

Basic elements of Asanas and Pranayamas, Mudras & Bandhas.

Three principles of practices, alignment, relaxed respiration & consciousness.

Transitioning into Asana – Transitioning out of Asana.

Asana Modification variations and the use of props.

Classical Surya Namaskara & Astanga Surya Namaskara

Touch, somatic, and self-transformation. Beginner to intermediate level.

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.

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

Mantra Meditation, Chakra Meditation, and Breathe Awareness.


Creating Space for Self-Transformation

Classroom Set up and Orientation

Class Levels and Prerequisites

Exploring clear and precise verbal expression

Class Etiquette

Teaching styles and the varieties of approach

Waking Up the Spiritual Environment

Techniques and Tools In Teaching Yoga

Application of modifications for individual needs

Business approach

3. Yoga, Anatomy and Physiology

Pranas, Upa-pranas, Chakras, Nadis, & Granthis. Pancha Kosa(five layer of existence)

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology. Cardiovascular system, Nervous System.

Respiratory System, Musculoskeletal System & Spinal Cord.

Yoga and spine. Structure and function of spine.

Types and functions of bone. Skeletal system and asana.

Physiology of stretching during asana practice.

How to stretch safely with their individual limitation.

Biomechanics of stretching

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

4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, Ethics, Health & Wellness

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

Vedas, Katha Upanisad, Taittiriya Upanisad, & Mandukya Upanisad

The Bhagavad Gita (selected chapter)

Patanjali Yoga Sutras (selected sutra)

Yogic diet and nutrition

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

Health and Wellness, Lifestyle.

5. 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. Elective

Vinyasa Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Restorative Yoga

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7. Project Writing

Project Writing


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.

Level – 2: 300- HOUR ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE





Course in Bangalore, India prepares you to teach yoga principles, methods, alignment, modifications

and techniques that are more advanced than those in the 200-hour course.






Our experienced teachers will train you in several aspects of Yoga: starting from asanas, pranayama,

mudra, bandha, shatkarma, dharana, pratyahara & dhayana. You will be taken through the art of

designing yoga classes, to functional anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics and yoga

philosophy. There will be a focus on practical’s and teaching methodology.

As our groups are small you will have an opportunity to teach a lot, and improve your practical skills.

We give each of our student’s personal care and constant feedback. Our aim is to prepare you to be an

independent, wise and flexible teacher who is able to customize a class to every client, even the most

challenging one. We also train you to take classes for students with special needs and health issues.

WHAT WILL BE COVERED?


Here you will learn Yogic breathing techniques (Pranayama), Yogic cleansing (Shatkarma), Yoga poses

(asanas) and meditation in theory and practice. With deep understanding, you will also be instructed in

the teaching methodology for Asana (physical postures), Pranayama (breath control) and Dhyana

(meditation) so you can share your experience with your own students. Start your journey and explore

your true potential with the help of yogic practice, which has been taught and followed by spiritual

masters for centuries.

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We teach our students basics of Ashtanga yoga and we guide them through the completely Ashtanga

yoga primary series in a systematically way according to the Ashtanga yoga tradition which includes.


Our 300 hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course is an intensive program designed to give

you the knowledge, skills and confidence to teach yoga classes based on the Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary

Series. Your yoga teacher training journey with us is as much about deepening your own practice as it is

about gaining the skills to teach others.


Vinyasa Flow is a mind-body movement practice that combines dynamic flow, strengthening and

stretching techniques, conscious breathing, mindful awareness, and relaxation in a comprehensive

practice that aims to improve strength, stamina, balance, mobility, posture and body awareness while

reducing tension, stress, and poor postural habits. Suitable for the general population, Vinyasa Flow can

be modified to meet the needs of a wide range of participants and in a wide range of environments.

It is our aim that when you complete this program you will be able to clearly demonstrate each

movement, guide the general participant safely through a balanced sequence of techniques, and

instruct simple breath-work exercises. As well, we encourage each Vinyasa Flow instructor in

demonstrating the philosophies of Vinyasa Flow in their practice, and professional and personal

interactions.


An authentic yoga therapy teacher training practice. Yoga therapy course meant for those who wants

to learn therapeutic approach of Yoga. Yoga has been ultimate healing and transformational science for

centuries. Through Yoga therapy teacher training program we will look into common health issues we

face today. We will address the health complaints of modern world, such as asthma, cardiovascular

system, diabetes mellitus, Anxiety & depression, digestive disorders, back pain, joint and muscles

problems.


Yin Yoga is a slow paced and passive style of yoga practice where postures are practiced on the floor in

a static way for an extended period of time ranging from two to five minutes. Yin Yoga TTC is

programmed to maintain a perfect balance between body and soul while practicing yoga postures. You

not only learn the basics, how different postures work on different parts of the body and how deep

they impact while offering you relaxation but will also master the skills to impact this form of Yin Yoga

to your students effectively.

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Restorative Yoga Teacher training based on traditional classical Hatha yoga and contains elements of

Iyengar, therapeutic Yoga. In this teacher training program, you will learn the art and skill of teaching

Restorative Yoga. All aspects are addressed, including the physiology of relaxation, as well as the

mental, emotional and physical effects of Restorative Yoga. You’ll learn everything you need to know in

order to confidently sequence and teach Restorative Yoga online or in-person.























9. Philosophy and Principles of Sequencing

10. Traditional Approaches to Yoga Sequencing

11. Vata, Pitta and Kapha Yoga Sequencing

12. Elemental Yoga: An Airy Asana Sequence to Balance Kapha

13. Elemental Yoga: A Fire-Moving Yoga Practice for Pitta

14. Elemental Yoga: An Earthy Sequence to Ground Vata

15. Ayurvedic Yoga Sequencing

16. Yoga Sequences for Vata Dosha Balancing

17. Four Seasonal Yoga Sequence Concepts

18. Chakra yoga sequence

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Module 10: Yoga, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, & Bio-Mechanism (30 Hours)

1. Respiratory system & Yoga for Asthma



4. Musculo-Skeletal system & Yogic Management of Arthritis

5. Spinal cord & Yoga for back pain

6. Endocrine glands & Yoga for Diabetes Mellitus

7. Gastro-Intestinal system & Yoga for Gastro-Intestinal Disorder

8. Muscle fiber types

9. Aerobic (with oxygen) and Anaerobic (without oxygen) yoga

10. Types of Muscle Contractions

11. Biomechanics and Kinesiology







6. Vedas



9. Katha Upanishad

10. Kena Upanishad





15. Bhagavad Gita


17. Ayurveda

18. Understanding Vata, Pitta & Kapha

19. Naturopathy

20. Principles and Practice of Nature Cure

YOGA STYLES

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

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Yoga Therapy

Restorative yoga

Yin yoga

Vinyasa Yoga

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PROJECT WRITING

• Project writing (100 to 150 pages)

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


COURSE DETAILS






WEEK-END 300 HOURS ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATE COURSE IN BANGALORE,

INDIA.

Week-End Yoga Teacher Training Certificate courses are designed for college going students and

working professionals. The duration of this course is approximately 4 months. The classes are

conducted 10.00am to 05.00pm, on weekends and public holidays. Since the total teaching hours

required for completion of (300 Hr) certificate course, if it is not available on weekends (Saturday &

Sunday) and public holidays hence efforts are made to complete the course.

WEEKDAYS (60 DAYS) 300 HOURS ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATE COURSE IN

BANGALORE, INDIA.



conducted from 10.00am to 05.00pm, on weekdays (Monday to Friday).

40 DAYS INTENSIVE COURSE – 300 HOUR ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE IN

BANGALORE, INDIA.

40 days or five-week highly intensive, Yoga Teacher Training Certificate courses are designed for Yoga

ardent and experts. The duration of this course is 40 days or five-week. The classes are conducted from

10.00am to 05.00pm, on weekdays and weekends.

TAILOR-MADE COURSE – 300 HOUR ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE IN BANGALORE,

INDIA.




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OUR YOGA TEACHING TRADITION?

While contemporary in application and language, all our teachings are based on the thousands of years

old Vedic and Yogic tradition of India.

The source of our practice and teachings is Swami Satyananda Saraswati from Bihar school of

yoga, asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, shat-karma, yoga nidra , trataka, ajapa japa, meditation. B. K.

S. Iyengar’s alignment principle and Vinyasa style of yoga inculcated from Tirumalai Krishnamacharya

Ashtanga Yoga, from Mysore.

We practice and teach Swami Satyananda Saraswati, B. K. S. Iyengar’s & Tirumalai Krishnamacharya.

Yoga of Synthesis which aims at the harmonious development of a human being through the

practice of all three styles of hatha yoga.

WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE UNIQUE

a. Small Group Size

Our TTC provides you with an intensive, small-group learning environment where there is ample room

to come forward with your questions and receive individual guidance for your practice and teaching

skills.

b. Authentic Teachings

The program honors the traditional Yogic knowledge system as it has been passed down to us via a

lineage of thousands of years. Our focus is on applying the ancient practices in modern day life while

maintaining the integrity of the teachings.

c. Modern Approach

We explore connections between the Yogic science and modern scientific findings to give you the

theoretical, practical as well as the spiritual foundation to teach Yoga to anyone in all its aspects.

d. Honoring Individuality

All techniques and teachings acknowledge and honor the individuality of each students ’ path and the

different physical, mental and emotional conditions they come to the course with.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US?

Yoga Alliance USA certification as RYT 500 which is an international certification that allows you

to teach yoga anywhere in the world.

Well qualified and experienced faculty with their own specialties.

Adequate guidance to individuals and groups during training sessions.

Yoga helps in self-discipline, leading to immense awareness, concentration and accessing a

higher level of consciousness.

To enable the student to have sound body and sound mind, along with adopting Yoga ethics.

Yoga course help, to learn to handle oneself well in all situations, to learn the techniques of

gaining good health, to develop a discriminating mind capable of distinguishing the real from the

unreal and to face the dualities of life with equanimity.

The course will increase levels of awareness and lead to a balanced attitude towards social

activity.

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At the end of the course you will have adopted a healthy life style and will be fit to guide others

on this path by becoming a skilled Yoga teacher.

At the yoga TTC at Karuna Yoga, students learn a unique combination of Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga

Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, adjustments and alignment

principles. This approach has the ultimate goal of encouraging the practice of injury free yoga.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Learn to practice & teach advanced Hatha Yoga asanas.

Learn to teach Yin Yoga, Yoga Therapy & Restorative Yoga.

Learn to teach Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga & Vinyasa Flow Yoga.

Learn to teach Meditation.

Learn to customize and sequence yoga classes.

Deepen your understanding of yogic philosophy.

Regular practice of pranayama and the proper use of bandhas.

Register as a RYT 300 (Advanced Registered Yoga Teacher) with Yoga Alliance.

Professional & intensive teacher training at an authentic Yoga environment.

A unique curriculum: 120 Hatha Yoga asanas, Yogic Philosophy, Yoga Anatomy, Technique,

Training.

Bio-Mechanism, Teaching Methodology, Asana Alignment.

Expert teaching skills, proper instruction, correction, and modification techniques.

Daily 1 hour of hands-on teaching practices & training under lead trainer.

A worldwide accredited yoga alliance teacher certification.

Guidance for starting your own yoga school/studio.

Post-course support and mentoring, for student personal and professional development.

CERTIFICATION: On the successful completion of the course, the trainee is qualified to register with

Yoga Alliance, USA, to be recognized as a Certified International Yoga Teacher-RYT 500.

TITLE OF THE COURSE: “500 hr Yoga Teacher’s Training Course in Multi-Style Yoga”.

FEE: INR 1, 30,000(For Indian citizens only), for foreigners USD 2000.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

•Yoga Book (06), T-Shirt (1), Catheter Tube (1), Jala Neti Pot (1).

•Excluded with accommodation and food.

•Yoga Course

EXCURSION: Fees are calculated excluding the educational excursion expenses.

NOTE: Minimum of 06 student enrollment required to start the batch.

DURATION: Depend on your selection.

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION: English

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SCHEME OF STUDY: Theory - 50 % & Practical Training - 50 %

ABOUT THE COURSE FACILITATOR: Dr. S. Karuna Murthy

NUMBER OF SEATS: Intake Capacity: 10

TRAINING VENUE: No. 1271, 20th Main, 2nd Phase,

J. P. Nagar, Bangalore -78 Land Mark: Behind Central Mall.

MAKE-UP CLASSES: Students are able to make up a maximum of 10 classes.

STUDENT CONDUCT: Students are expected to act in an appropriate, respectful and professional

manner at all times whilst in attendance at the karuna Yoga. Please come to class neat, tidy and

appropriately dressed. Please do not wear overpowering perfumes, oils etc.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

10:00-10:30 Techniques, Training and Practice

10:30-11:00 Anatomy and Physiology/ Upanisad

11:00-12:00 Asana/Hatha Yoga


13:00-14:00 Lunch




FEES (500 HR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE) PAYMENT METHODS:

•The fees is payable online/cheque/cash/Phonepe/Google Pay.

•Course Facilitators – Dr. S. Karuna Murthy

DISCOUNT

Book your 500-hour yoga teacher training at karuna yoga and receive a discount of 10% on the 300-

hour ATTC fees. The discount applies only in case of simultaneous registration for the 200 and 300

hours course.

COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION



Yoga and skills of the students. Participant should pass all different aspects of the course to be eligible

for the Yoga teacher Training Course.

ASSESSMENT IS BASED ON





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ADMISSION PROCESS

Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham will review the applications and select the applicants according to the

norms of the current section procedure pursued by the Board of Studies.

APPLICATION AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS









WRITTEN EXAMINATION: Each applicant will also be required to write and send in an essay (each 1000

words) on any two of the questions given below:

SAMPLE QUESTIONS





INTERVIEW: On receipt and approval of your application. Each applicant will be required to attend an

online interview via Zoom or Skype with one of the members of the selection committee.

RESPONSE: After the evaluation and selection procedure is over, selected applicants will be notified.



Dr. S. Karuna Murthy is the Director and Founder of Karuna Yoga and he has been practicing yoga since

the age of 18, Inspired by Swami Sivananda, founder of Divine Life Society.

Dr. S. Karuna Murthy is a living Yogi. He is a Master Yogi who is well versed with the

greatest Yoga traditions with modern scientific view he teaches. Hatha Yoga as taught in

the Sivananda tradition and Yoga Therapy, SVYASA Bangalore, tradition is his expertise. A

practical Yogi, practicing multi styles of Yoga, in depth of understanding, as Yoga is unique

in uniting Body, Mind and Soul.

He served as a Yoga therapist at S-VYASA, Bangalore, as a yoga lecturer at Bharathidasan University and

at overseas as a yoga instructor at Cali wow fitness center.

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Dr. S. Karuna Murthy has completed M.Sc in Yoga from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana

Samasthana University & Ph. D from Bharathidasan University, also Teacher Training Course (TTC)

200hr and Advance Teacher Training Course (ATTC) 500hr, and too registered E-RYT-500 with American

yoga alliance(USA), which reflects his in depth knowledge and expertise in context of Yoga. His life is

totally dedicated to the teaching and spreading his great knowledge and experience.

Dr. Rathi, B.D.S.

Dr. Rathi, a dentist who discovered a love for Yoga in 2011. Have been teaching and practicing regularly

Yoga since then…. finding joy in evolving both. Flow Vinyasa Yoga is her basic style. I am

committed to correct and safe alignment practice through knowledge on anatomy, body

mechanics and use of props during a sequence whenever required. A Yoga Alliance

certified Prenatal Yoga teacher, have taught several mothers the art of easy birthing, being

a mother of two herself. Experienced in handling large corporate groups, students aspiring

to be Yoga teachers and people from all walks of life around the globe. She is fluent in

Fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada and Tamil.


Chow Siddhartha (Chametcha Singphow) studied yoga systematically undergoing Certificate, Diploma,

Bachelor and Master Degree courses in Yoga under the internationally renowned yoga experts Dr. R.

Nagarathna, MD, FRCP and Dr. H.R. Nagendra, Ph.D. at SVYASA University, Bangalore, India.

Later, he served as the Head of the Department of Back Pain Section at Arogyadhama, the yoga therapy

hospital attached to the university for 5 years. During this period Chow Siddhartha taught yoga therapy

to under graduate and postgraduate students at the university and also helped hundreds of

patients hailing from different parts of the world to overcome their back pain through non-

invasive yoga therapy management and rehabilitation.

Chow Siddhartha started learning yoga when he was a young student for 6 years at a

Buddhist Monastery of North East India. Before joining SVYASA University, Bangalore in

2001 he underwent systematic yoga training at Vivekananda Kendra, Dibrugarh, Assam, India for 5

years.

Chow Siddhartha is also an ardent practitioner of vipassana meditation. He had undergone many

vipassana meditation courses of Sri Sri Satya Narayan Goenkaji. His love for vipassana meditation had

its beginning when he was a young novice under venerable Wannasara Mahathera at the Buddhist

Monastery.

Yogi Suhas

Teaching Hatha Yoga for over five years, Yogi Suhas has earned his good name in motivating

students with utmost professionalism. He helps students gain an understanding on body

alignment and asana. His passion in yoga is visible in the classes he takes; students find his

classes highly effective. Yoga has been his part of life since his childhood. Yogi Suhas help

students plunge into what he has been teaching with enthusiasm and open mind. Suhas has

completed Graduation degree in Commerce and 200 hrs Yoga Teacher Training course, from

Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham, Bangalore, India.

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Yoga tradition with modern medical and scientific approach. His approach towards yoga

is to bring balance between body and mind with breathing as a tool.



Haridwar. integrated approach of yoga therapy (IAYT) from SVYASA Bangalore and RYT

200 Yoga Alliance (USA). He served as yoga teacher, lecturer and yoga therapist in different corporate

companies. He regularly conduct regular workshops on different streams of yoga.

Dinesh Thakur

Motivated Yoga Instructor with advanced training in Yoga and specialization in Hatha

Yoga principles. Enjoy inspiring others to improve wellness and commit to long term

health and fitness goals. Energetic and outgoing with collaborative spirit.

• Teach student correct postures to ensure maximum benefit



• Teach various styles, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Pranayama, • More than 150 hours of teaching experience (Personal and Group Classes).

TESTIOMONIAL & REVIEW FROM GOOGLE

Moulya Varma

Excellent. The classes were very easy to understand and always dependent on the level of the students

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The course gives a good background knowledge of theory, as well as practice. The teacher are very

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friends.The yoga and meditation 200 hour course was for me all that I needed and was looking for, I'm

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recommend them especially for beginners, who need special attention and personal care. Karuna

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travelled from Canada to visit my parents and I have been in search of a nice yoga studio in Bengaluru.

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instructors Dr. Karuna Murthy and Dr. Rathi Rao at Karuna yoga are very diligent about teaching proper

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Karuna sir is very welcoming and has been in touch on whatsapp throughout my 200 hours TTC. He

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here and all of us girls in this batch. we are all going to be best pals forever. My yoginis Premanjali,

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instructors. Such a yogic, beautiful and spiritual month.

I highly recommend Karuna yoga Vidya Peetham If you are looking for yoga classes where you can grow

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Happy to be part of YTT program at karuna yoga vidya peetham .Very good place to learn yoga for all

levels. Beginner, intermediate and advanced. Very interesting and useful asanas has been taught here.

I like to grow myself as a yogini from this place.Nice place for beginners. Karuna sir is very good teacher.

Each class is innovative, has different techniques to learn and push the body for better strength and

flexibility.Such a wonderful place to start a new journey towards spirituality and healthy lifestyle..rati

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right place to learn yoga or to become yoga teacher here is the right platform.

More Testimonial at http://www.karunayoga.in/yoga-review/


Whom to Contact:

Mr. Murthy the course facilitators. Any yoga questions should be directed to Mr. Murthy. All

administration and payment queries should be emailed to [email protected]

Course Queries:

If needed once you commence you can arrange a meeting with Mr. Murthy, to go over the course and

answer any questions you may have please email [email protected] to arrange an

appointment.


STUDENT GRIEVANCES AND COMPLAINTS

Student grievances and complaints will only be accepted in writing to the Director of the yoga centre

(Mr. Murthy (+91 9686549129). They will be responded to and remedied as soon as possible.


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Training Venue



Land Mark: Behind Central Mall & Near Samatvam Diabetic Centre

Office Address




DETAILED SYLLABUS

200 hr Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course

1. Techniques, Training and Practice


3. Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology & Bio-Mechanism


5. Practicum

6. Elective Paper

7. Project Work

1. Mantras

1. Gayathri Mantra


3. Santhi Mantra

4. Patanjali Mantra

5. Pranayama Mantra



8. Guru Mantra

9. Vedic Mantras

10. Dhyana Mantra

11. Pratahsmaranam

2. Surya Namaskara (sun salutation) Beginners Level

1. Training and Practice




Intermediate Level



Advanced Level


3. Asanas

3.1. Standing Asana Beginners Level









Intermediate Level










Advanced Level












3.2. Kneeling Asana Beginners Level






Intermediate Level



Advanced Level



3.3. Sitting Asana

Beginners Level






Intermediate Level














Advanced Level

















3.4. Supine Asana (on back) Beginners Level





Intermediate Level






Advanced Level











3. 5. Prone Asana (abdomen) Beginners Level







Intermediate Level



Advanced Level




Intermediate Level





Advanced Level




107. Astavakrasana

108. Bhujapidasana




112. Vasisthasana





4. Pranayama

4.1. Introduction
























5. Mudra

5.1. Introduction




i) Jnana Mudra (psychic gesture of knowledge) ii)Chin Mudra (psychic gesture of consciousness) iii)Bhairava Mudra (fierce or terrifying attitude) iv)Hridaya Mudra (heart gesture)

v)Shambhavi Mudra (eyebrow centre gazing) vi)Nasikagra Drishti(gaze at tip of nose) vii)Khechari Mudra (tongue lock)

viii) Shanmukhi Mudra (closing the seven gates) ix)Vipareeta Karani Mudra (inverted psychic attitude) x)Pashinee Mudra (folded psychic attitude)

xi)Tadagi Mudra (barrelled abdomen technique) xii)Prana Mudra

xiii)Yoga Mudra (attitude of psychic union) xiv)Manduki Mudra (gesture of the frog) xv)Maha Mudra (great psychic attitude)

xvi) Maha Bheda Mudra (the great separating attitude)

xvii) Maha Vedha Mudra (the great piercing attitude)

xviii) Ashwini Mudra (horse gesture)

6. Bandhas

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Granthis Brahma Granthi Vishnu Granthi Rudra Granthi

6.3. Bandhas(locks)


2. Moola Bandha

3. Uddiyana Bandha

4. Maha Bandha


7.1. Yoga Nidra




8.2. Antar Trataka



9. Dhyana (meditation)

9.1. Meditation on Breath

9.2. Mantra Meditation (Sacred Syllable Chanting Meditation)

9.3. Counting Beads






1. Introduction


1.2. Methodology




2. Physical Setting

i) Dedicated space

ii) Floor

iii) Walls

iv) Air

v) Light

vi) Music

vii) Aroma

viii) Props

ix) Mats

x) Blankets

xi) Bolsters

xii) Blocks

xiii) Straps

xiv) Chairs

3. Class Etiquette

i) Cleanliness

ii) Scents

iii) Attire

iv) Bare Feet

v) Talking



4.1. Layout of the room & Placing Mat

5. Waking Up the Spiritual Environment

i) Greeting your class

ii) Getting situated

iii) Setting intention

iv) Chanting the sound of aum

v) Guiding asana as meditation

vi) Rhythm of Nature

vii) Ambiance



1. Practiced yoga? Style? Duration? Frequency?

2. Any injuries

3. Are you pregnant?

4. Daily work or lifestyle?

5. Any physical exercise?


8.1. Beginners, Intermediate, Advance, & Mixed class


i) Breath, alignment, Chakras, Variations

ii) Modifications, Props, Transition in & Out

iii) General & Individual Guidance





i. Feet

ii. Achilles

iii. Calves

iv. Knees

v. Hips

vi. Arms

vii. Shoulders

viii. Head

ix. Ear

x. Shoulder & hip

xi. Upper back hunched (kyphosis)

xii. Chest

xiii. Pelvis

xiv. Knee &ankle


i)Yama ii)Niyama


13. Motivational skills

14. Positive feedback on student practice

15. Different learning styles Visual learning Auditory learning Kinesthetic

16. Self-Reflection while Instructing

17. Student Feedback on Your Class

18. Evaluation and reflection of personal practice

19. Yoga Marketing

20. Assignments

11. Techniques in General

11.1. General Principles of Yogic Practices

11.2. Asana Laboratory Observation


II. Feet and ankles

III. Knees

Techniques

IV. Pelvis

V. Spine

VI. Rib cage




11.3. Basic Elements of Asana Practice

11.3.1. Being Present

11.3.2. Relaxing

11.3.3. Breathing

11.4. General Principles in Giving Physical Cues and Adjustments

11.5. How Not to Touch

11.5.1. Distally

11.5.2. Forcefully

11.5.3. Meanderingly

11.5.4. Blindly

11.5.5. Destabilizing

11.5.6. Randomly

11.5.7. Inappropriately

11.6. Modifications, Variations, and the Use of Props

11.6.1. Props help students find stability and ease

11.7. Pacing and Holding Asanas




11.7.4. Class theme


11.8.1. Individualizing Instruction



11.1. Seven Principles of Hands on Adjustments Principle 1: Teach What You Know Principle 2: Ask Permission to Touch Principle 3: Have Clear Intention

Principle 4: Move with the Breath Principle 5: Honor Safe Biomechanics

Principle 6: Teach Essential Asana Elements Stability and ease

Alignment principles

Transitioning in, refining, and transitioning out Principle 7: Support Stable Foundations


1. Awakening or relaxing:

2. Clarifying

3. Stabilizing

4. Emphasizing

5. Moving

6. Grounding

7. Comforting

12. Asana Techniques

1. Hatha Yoga View on Asana

2. Patanjali concept on Asana


1. Beginners

2. Intermediate

3. Advanced


Asana Techniques


13. StandingAsana

13.2. Sequencing Cues for Standing Asanas

14. Forward Bending Asana

15. Hip Opening Asana

16. Seated Asana

17. Twisting Asana

18. Inverted Asana

18.1. 1. Inversions and Menstruation

18.1. Sequencing Cues for Inverted Asana

19. Back bending Asana

19.1. Sequencing Cues for Backward Bending Asana

20. Core Asana

20.1. Sequencing Cue for Core Asana

21. ArmBalancing Asana

21.1. Sequencing Cues for Arm Balancing Asana

22. Basic Arc Structure of Classes

22. 1. Initiating the Yogic Process

22. 2. Warming the Body

22. 3. Pathway to the Peak

22. 4. Exploring the Peak

22. 5. Integration

23. Principles of Sequencing Asana










24.4. Arm Balances

24.5. Backbends

24. 6. Twists

24.7. ForwardBends

24.8. Hip Openers

24.9. Inversions

5. Practicum

* Trainee should take following yoga classes

P1. Surya Namaskara (sun salutation)

Beginners Level







P3. Advanced Level


P4. Standing Asana Beginners Level



















P6. Advanced Level












P7. Beginners Level









P9. Advanced Level



Seated Asana

P10. Beginners Level




















P12. Advanced Level

















Supine Asana(on back) P13. Beginners Level










P15.Advanced Level











Prone Asana(on abdomen) P16. Beginners Level










P18. Advanced Level



Balancing Asana






P20. Advanced Level




107. Astavakrasana

108. Bhujapidasana




112. Vasisthasana





P21. Pranayama





P22. Pranayama



P23. Pranayama





P24. Pranayama




P25. Shavasana (corpse pose)

P26. Yoga Nidra

3. Yoga, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology & Bio-Mechanism

1. Introduction

1.1. Anatomy

1.2. Physiology



i) Superior or cranial

ii) Inferior or caudal

iii) Posterior or dorsal

iv) Lateral

v) Proximal

vi) Distal

vii) Medial

viii) Anterior or ventral

1. 5. Chemical to Organism level


i) The Locomotor System

ii) The Blood-Vascular System

iii) The Digestive System

iv) The Respiratory System

v) The Ductless Glands vi)The Urogenital System vii)The Nervous System viii)The Special Sense organs

ix) The Excretory System




a. Nasal Cavity

b. Pharynx

c. Larynx

d. Trachea (wind pipe)

e. Bronchi

f. Bronchioles

g. Alveoli (Air sacs)

2.3. Lungs

2.4. Pleura

2.5. Bronchi



a) Shallow breathing

b) Deep Breathing

c) Unconscious control of breathing

d) Conscious control of breathing

2.8. Lung Volume

3. Muscular System






i) Contractility

ii) Excitability

iii) Extensibility

iv) Elasticity


I. Movement II. Maintaining posture

III. Producing Heat & Temperature Regulation

IV. Circulation










4. Skeletal System

i) Cartilage

ii) Tendon

iii) Ligament iv)Fascia v)Bursa

Types of bone and cartilage


4.3. The main bones of the human skeleton are

1. The axial skeleton

2. The appendicular skeleton


1. Long bones

2. Short bones

3. Flat bones

4. Irregular bones

5. Sesamoid bones

4. 5. Skeleton Joints Joints classifications

i) Fibrous joints

ii) Cartilaginous joints

iii) Synovial joint

4. 6. Synovial joints 4.7. Synovial joints classifications

1. Hinge

2. Ball and socket

3. Pivot

4. Gliding

5. Saddle

6. Planar







5.6. Axial Rotation








6.1. Heart


The Heart, Arteries & Veins Forms the Circulatory System


6.4. Pulse

6.5. Heart Rate

6. 6. Cardiac Output



6.9. Blood volume

6.10. Cardiac output 6.11. Peripheral resistance




i) Arteriosclerosis ii) Atherosclerosis


i) Hypertension's ii) Hypotension

7. Nervous System Peripheral nervous system Somatic Nervous system (SNS)

Autonomic Nervous system (ANS)

7.1. The Central Nervous System

1. The Brain

2. The Spinal cord 7.2. Peripheral Nervous System 7.3. Somatic Nervous System


2. Motor neurons (or efferent neurons) The Autonomic Nervous System

1. The sympathetic system

2. The parasympathetic system

8. Kinesiology


8.2. Body Movements


1. Flexion

2. Extension

3. Abduction

4. Adduction

5. Supination

6. Pronation

7. Lateral flexion

8. Rotation


10. Lateral rotation (external rotation) 11.Elevation

12.Depression 13.Dorsiflexion

14.Plantar flexion 15.Eversion 16.Inversion 17.Protraction 18.Retraction

19.Circumduction

8.3.7. Asana and Kinesiology

9. Stretching

Stretching

Definition and goal of stretching What happens in a stretch?

When should you stretch? Warming up

Cooling down

Diet and stretching Calcium Magnesium

Cold and heat therapy Endorphin theory

The gate theory of pain Six rules to stretching Warm up

Be Gentle

Hold for 30 seconds Breathe

Do not bounce


9.1. Types of Stretching





a). Isometric Stretching b). PNF Stretching

9.2. Biomechanics of Stretching

What is stretching?

Moving origins & Insertions Spinal Cord Reflexes

Muscle Spindle Stretch Receptor Reciprocal Inhibition

Golgi tendon Organ

Physiology in Stretching

10. Endocrine System

11. Assignments


1. Introduction

1.1. Meaning

1.2. Definition of Yoga 1.3.History of Yoga

2. Hatha Yoga Glimpse

2.2. Nadis

2.2.1. Ida, Pingala, Shushmna 2.2.Cakras

3. Purusharthas(Four attainments of life)

i) Dharma (Virtue)

ii) Artha (Wealth)

iii) Kama (Pleasure)

iv) Moksha (Emancipation)

3.1. Chaturvargas(Four stages of Life)

i) Brahmacharya Ashram

ii) Grihastha Ashrama iii)Vanprastha Ashrama iv)Sanyasa Ashrama

3.2. Karma Yoga (path of selfless action)

3.2.1. Types of Karma

i) Sanchita Karma or Stored Karma

ii) Agami Karma or Forthcoming Karma

iii) Prarabdha or Vartamana Karma or Present Karma


3.3.1. Meaning

3.3.2. Jnana yoga(Adi Sankara, Vivekacudamani) Seven limbs of Jnana Yoga





I. yama- social ethical code

II. niyama- personal ethical code

III. asana- posture

iv. pranayama- control of life-force

V. pratyahara- sense withdrawal

VI. dharana- concentration

VII. dhyana- absorption

VIII. Samadhi- ecstasy or super consciousness

3. 5. Path of Devotion (Bhakti Yoga) Bhagavata Purana nine forms Bhakti

4. Vedas

1. Rig Veda

2. Yajur Veda

3. Sama Veda

4. Atharva Veda



Iii) Aranyakas (philosophical interpretation of the rituals)


5. Upanisad(essence of knowledge)

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Katha Upanisad

a) Three Boons

5.3. Mandukya Upanisad

a. Waking - Vaishvanara

b. Dreaming - Taijasa

c. Deep Sleep - Prajna

d. Beyond this three - Turiya 5..4. Taittiriya Upanisad

a. Annamaya kosha - food sheath

b. Pranamaya kosha - breath sheath

c. Manomaya kosha - mind sheath

d. Vijnanamaya kosha - intellect sheath

e. Anandamaya kosha - bliss sheath


Samadhi Pada – 51 Sutras (Yoga and Its Aims)

Sadhana Pada – 55 Sutras (Yoga and Its Practice)

7. Bhagavad Gita Introduction

Chapter - 1 Arjuna Vishada Yoga (Despondency of Arjuna) Chapter - 2 Sankhya Yoga



Chapter - 5 Karma Sannyasa Yoga (Yoga of Renunciation of Action) Chapter - 6 Adhyatma Yoga (Yoga of Meditation)

Chapter - 7 Jnana Yoga (Yoga of Wisdom)


8. Mitahara(moderate diet)

9. Yogic Diet







v) Spiritual Dimension of Health

6. Electives Yoga Styles

Vinyasa Yoga

Gentle Yoga

7. Project Writing (100 pages)


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.

DETAILED SYLLABUS

300 Hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course










Module 10: Yoga, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, &

Bio-Mechanism (30 Hours)


Module 12: Practicum

Module 13: Project Work


1. Mantras

1. Gayathri Mantra


3. Santhi Mantra

4. Patanjali Mantra

5. Pranayama Mantra



8. Guru Mantra

9. Vedic Mantras

10. Dhyana Mantra

11. Pratahsmaranam

12. Ganesha Mantra

13. Guru Stotra

14. Saraswati Prayer


16. Bhagavad Gita

17. Santhi mantra

18. Nirvana Satkam

19. Bhojana Mantra

20. Lingaashtakam

1.1. Yogic Suksma Vyayama

1. Prarthana … Prayer

2. Uccarana-Sthala- Tatha- Visuddha-Cakra-Shuddhi (Clearing the Pharynx / throat)

3. Buddhi Tatha Dhrti-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Mind and Will power

4. Smarana- Shakti- Vikasaka (Developing the Memory)

5 . Medha -Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Intellect)

6 . Netra-Shakti-Vikasaka (Improving the Eye-sight)

7. Kapola-Shakti-Vardhaka (Rejuvenating the Cheeks)

8. Karna-Shakti Vardhaka (Improving the power of Hearing)




12. Skandha- Tatha- Bahu- Mula- Shakti- Vikasaka ( Shoulder-blades and joints)

13. Bhuja- Bandha- Shakti- Vikasaka (Strenghtening the Upper arms)

14. Kaphoni Shakti- Vikasaka (Strenghtening the Elbows)

15. Bhuja-Balli-Shakti-vikasaka (Strenghtening the Fore-arms)

16. Purna-Bhuja-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Arms)

17. Mani-Bandha-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Wrists)

18. Kara-Prstha-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the back of the Hand)

19. Kara-Tala-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Palms)

20. Angula-Mula-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Finger-Joints)

21. Anguli-Shakti-Vikasaka (strengthening the Fingers)

22. Vaksha-Sthala-Shakti-Vikasaka-1 (Developing the Chest -1)

23. Vaksa-Sthala-Shakti-Vikasaka-2 (Developing the Chest -2)









32. Udara-Shakti-Vikasaka-9 (Developing the Abdominal muscles -9)





37. Kati-Shakti-Vikasaka-4 (Strenghtening the back-4)

38. Kati-Shakti-Vikasaka-5 (Developing the strength of the back -5)

39. Muladhara-Cakra-Shuddhi (Toning up the Bowels)

40. Upastha- Tatha- Svadhisthana-Cakra-Shuddhi (toning up the bowels)

41. Kundalini-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the power of the Mystic Coil)



44. Janu-Shakti-Vikasaka (Strenghtening the Knees)

45. Pindali-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Calves)

46. Pada-Mula-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the strength of the soles)

47. Gulpha-Pada-Prshtha-Pada-Tala-Shakti-Vikasaka (the Ankles and the Feet)

48. Padanguli-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Toes)

1.2. Warm Up

2. Surya Namaskara (sun salutation)

Beginners Level




Intermediate Level



Advanced Level


3. Asanas

3.1. Standing Asana

Beginners Level









Intermediate Level










Advanced Level












3.2. Kneeling Asana

Beginners Level






Intermediate Level



Advanced Level



3.3. Sitting Asana

Beginners Level






Intermediate Level














55. Advanced Level

















3.4. Supine Asana (on back)

Beginners Level




74. Setu Bandha Sarvangasana(bridge lock

Sarvangasana) Intermediate Level





79. Urdhva Cakrasana(upward wheel

pose) Advanced Level











3. 5. Prone Asana (abdomen)

Beginners Level







Intermediate Level



Advanced Level




Intermediate Level





Advanced Level




107. Astavakrasana

108. Bhujapidasana




112. Vasisthasana





4. Pranayama

4.1. Introduction
























5. Mudra

5.1. Introduction




Hatha Yoga Mudra

1. Jnana Mudra (psychic gesture of knowledge)

2. Chin Mudra (psychic gesture of consciousness)

3. Yoni mudra(attitude of the womb or source)

4. Bhairava Mudra (fierce or terrifying attitude)

5. Hridaya Mudra (heart gesture)

6. Shambhavi Mudra (eyebrow centre gazing)

7. Nasikagra Drishti (gaze at tip of nose)

8. Khechari Mudra (tongue lock)

9. Kaki mudra(the crow's beak)

10. Bhujangini Mudra(cobra respiration)

11. Bhoochari mudra(gazing into nothingness)

12. Akashi mudra (awareness of inner space)

13. Shanmukhi Mudra (closing the seven gates)

14. Unmani mudra (the attitude of mindlessness)

15. Vipareeta Karani Mudra (inverted psychic attitude)

16. Pashinee Mudra (folded psychic attitude)

17. Tadagi Mudra (barrelled abdomen technique)

18. Prana Mudra (invocation of energy)

19. Yoga Mudra (attitude of psychic union)

20. Manduki Mudra (gesture of the frog)

21. Maha Mudra (great psychic attitude)

22. Maha Bheda Mudra (the great separating attitude)

23. Maha Vedha Mudra (the great piercing attitude)

24. Ashwini Mudra (horse gesture)

25. Vajroli/sahajoli mudra (thunderbolt/spontaneous psychic attitude)

Mudras and Chakras

1. Mooladhara Mudra (Root Chakra Gesture)

2. Swadhisthana Mudra (Sacral Chakra Gesture)

3. Manipura Mudra (Solar Plexus Chakra Gesture)

4. Anahata Mudra (Heart Chakra Gesture)

5. Hridaya Mudra (Compassionate Heart Gesture)

6. Vishuddha Mudra (Throat Chakra Gesture)

7. Ajna Mudra (Brow Chakra Gesture)

Mudras and the Elements

8. Vayu Mudra (Air Gesture)

9. Vyana Mudra (Expansive Prana Gesture)

10. Pranapana Mudra (Taking In and Throwing Out Gesture)

11. Udana Mudra (Upward Flying Energy Gesture)

12. Prana Mudra (Life Force Gesture)

13. Apana Mudra (Cleansing Energy Gesture)

Mind Mudra

14. Agni Mudra (Fire Gesture)

15. Linga Mudra (Mark of Siva)

16. Surya Mudra (Sun Seal)

17. Surya Bheda Pranayama (Sun Breathing)

18. Pushan Mudra (Giver of Good Health)

19. Kamajayi Mudra (Victory over Excessive Desires Gesture)

20. Shankha Mudra (Conch Shell Gesture)

21. Dhyana Mudra (Meditation Gesture)

22. Garuda Mudra (Eagle Gesture)

23. Kshepana Mudra (Letting Go Gesture)

24. Akasha Mudra (Touching the Void Gesture)

25. Shunya Mudra (Silence of the Void Gesture)

26. Bhuchari Mudra (Gazing Into the Void Gesture)

27. Kaleshwara Mudra (Lord of Time Gesture)

28. Prithivi Mudra (Earth Gesture)

29. Sukham Mudra (Stress Relief Gesture)

30. Vishnu Mudra (Universal Balance Gesture)

31. Varuna Mudra (Water-Balancing Gesture)

32. Jalodar Nashak Mudra (Water Reducing Gesture)

33. Mahatrika Mudra (Great Triangle Gesture)

34. Shakti Mudra (Essence of Power Gesture)

35. Ganesha Mudra (Remover of Obstacles)

36. Namaskar Mudra (My Essence Meets Your Essence Gesture)

37. Mandala Mudra (Circle Universe Gesture)

6. Bandhas

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Granthis

6.3. Brahma Granthi

6.4. Vishnu Granthi

6.5. Rudra Granthi

6.6. Bandhas(locks)


2. Moola Bandha

3. Uddiyana Bandha

4. Maha Bandha


7.1. Yoga Nidra



8.1. Jathur Trataka (Thumb Gazing)


8.3. Antar Trataka



8.6. Pranic Energization Method (PEM)

9. Meditation

9.1. Vippasana Meditation

9.2. Om - Meditation

Japa (Counting Beads) Meditation

Mantra Meditation (Sacred Syllable Chanting Meditation)

Ajapa Japa Meditation

Antar Mouna

Mind Sound Resonance Method

Jacobson's Meditation Technique







1. Origins & History of Ashtanga Yoga

2. Practical Guidelines for Ashtanga Yoga Practice

3. Diet for Ashtanga Yoga Practice

i. Yogic Diet of Non-Violence

ii. Diet Guidelines (Sattvic, Rajasic & Tamasic)

iii. Cleansing and Purification through Diet

4. Awakening the Fire Within

5. The breath of life: The Victorious Breathe (Ujjayi Breathing)

6. Capturing Prana through:

i. Raising Moola Bandha

ii. Uddiyana Bandha Flying Bandha

iii. Jalandhara Bandha Water Pipe Lock

7. Drishti: Gaze Focusing Technique

Nava Drishtis(nine vision):

1. Nasagrai - the space just beyond the tip of the nose.

2. Ajna chakra - the space between the eyebrows

3. Nabi chakra - navel center

4. Hastagrai - hand

5. Padhayoragrai - toes

6. Parshva - far to the right

7. Parshva - far to the left

8. Angushtha ma dyai - thumbs

9. Urdhva drishti ou antara drishti - up to the sky.

8. Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Practice

8.1. Prayer the invocation (vande gurunam..)

8.2. Surya Namakara(sun salutation)-A

8.3. Surya Namakara(sun salutation)-B

8.4. Primary Series - Standing Asanas

Padangusthasana (big toe pose)

1. Padahastasana(hand under foot pose)

2. Utthita Trikonasana(triangle pose)

3. Parivrtta Trikonasana(revolving triangle pose)

4. Utthita Parsvakonasana(extended side angle pose)

5. Parivritta parsvakonasana(revolving side angle pose)

6. Prasarita padottanasana a,b,c,d(intense wide leg stretch)

7. Parsvottanasana(intense side stretch pose)

8. Utthita hasta Padangusthasana(hand to big toe pose)

9. Ardha baddha padmottanasana(half bound lotus forward bend)

8.5. Primary Series - Sitting & Supine Asanas

1. Dandasana(staff pose)

2. Paschimottanasana a,b,c (intense west stretch or sitting forward bend)



5. Tiriang mukhaipada paschimottanasana(three limbs facing intense west stretch pose)



8. Janu sirsasana (head to knee pose )

9. Marichyasana

10.Navasana(boat pose)

11.Bhujapidasana(shoulder pressure posture)

12.Kurmasana(tortoise pose)

13.Supta kurmasana(sleeping tortoise)

14.Garbha pindasana(embryo pose)

15.Kukkutasana (rooster pose)

16.Baddha konasana a,b(bound angle pose)

17.Upavista konasana a-b(seated angle pose)

18.Supta padangustasana(reclining big toe posture)

19.Ubhaya Padangusthasana(both big toes pose)

20.Urdhva mukha paschimottasana(upward facing full forward bend)

21.Setu bandhasana(bridge)

22.Urdhva dhanurasana(upward bow posture)

8.6. Primary Series: Finishing Asanas

23.Salamba sarvangasana(shoulderstand)

24.Halasana(plow)

25.Karnapidasana(ear pressure pose)

26.Urdhva padmasana(upward lotus)

27.Pindasana(embryo pose)

28.Matsyasana(fish pose)

29.Uttana padasana(extended leg pose)

30.Sirsasana(headstand)

31.Yoga mudra (sealed yoga pose)

32.Padmasana (lotus)

33.Uttpluthi(uprooting)

34.Savasana(corpse pose) 35.Ending

Prayer (svasthi praja..)

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1. History of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

2. Rediscovery of the Ashtanga Vinyasa System

3. Relevance of Ashtanga Yoga Today

4. Eight Limbs of Yoga, and How They Work Together

5. Anatomy: Understanding the Capabilities and Limitations of Your Body

i. Do Postures Have to Be Painful?

ii. Creative Discomfort

iii. Unnecessary Pain

iv. Necessary Karmic Pain

6. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Count

7. Full Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga & half Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

8. Temperature

9. Yogic approach to Astanga Vinyasa yoga

10. Action and Counteraction / Posture and Counter posture

11. How to Stretch in Astanga Vinyasa yoga

12. Transitional Technique – A (Surya Namaskara)

13. Transitional Technique – B (Surya Namaskara)

14. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series Practice

15. Prayer the invocation (vande gurunam..)

16. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Surya Namaskara (sun salutation)-A

17. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Surya Namaskara (sun salutation)-B

18. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series - Standing Asanas

19. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series - Sitting & Supine Asanas

20. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series: Finishing Asanas

21. Ending Prayer (svasthi praja..) ***


1. History of Vinyasa yoga

2. What is Vinyasa Krama Yoga?

3. Principles of Vinyasa yoga

I. Breathe Rate In Vinyasa Practice

II. Focusing the Mind on The Breath (Ananta Samapatti)

4. Moving with Energy

5. Speed or Pace of Vinyasa

6. Being Here Now / Awareness and Spirituality

7. Moving Meditation /the Ultimate Vinyasa Flow

8. Building the Foundation for Practice

9. Levels of Intensity / Balancing the Four Variables

10. Choice of Yoga Postures

11. Yoga Posture Variations

12. Length of Asana Holds

13. Choice of Vinyasa

14. Three Internal Tools / For Successful Practice

i. Develop Mind Flow

ii. Drishti: Focus on the Internal Gaze

iii. Bandhas: Gateways of Internal Power (Moola, Uddiyana & Jalandhara)

15. Three Distinct Qualities of Yoga Breathing

I. Complete Breath

II. Slow Deep Breathing

III. Sound Breathing: Ujjayi, or “Victorious Breathe

16. Visesha Vinyasa Kramas

17. Vinyasa Sequence Practice

I. Back bending

II. Arm balance

III. Hip opening

IV. Core

V. Twisting

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1. Yoga for Asthma

1.1. Introduction

1.2. Definition

1.3. What is Asthma?

1.4. What is Nasal Allergy?

1.5. Causes

1.5.1. What triggers asthma attack?

1. Allergies

2. Infection

3. Physical exertion

4. Climate and Pollution

5. Occupational asthma

6. Psychological Factors

7. Emotions and Stress

1.6. Stress & Asthma

1.7. What are the indications that psychological factors are playing a role in asthma?

1.8. What is the role of nervous system in asthma?

1.9. Cause of Asthma - Autonomic Imbalance


a. Psychological level

b. Vital energy (Prana) level.

c. Body level

1.11. Yoga for Asthma

Breathing Practices

Hands In and Out breathing



Dog Breathing

Rabbit Breathing

Tiger Breathing

Shashankasana Breathing

Straight Leg Raise Breathing


Loosening Exercises


Side Bending



Yogasana Standing

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana

Padahastasana

Sitting Asana

Vajrasana

Vakrasana


Paschimottanasana

Prone

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Supine

Sarvangasana

Matsyasana

Halasana

Savasana

Pranayama


Chandra Anuloma Viloma Pranayama

Nadi Shodhana pranayama

Sitali/Sitkari pranayama

Bhramari Pranayama


Nada anusandhana

Laghu Sankapraksalana

Vaman Dhouti

Yoga - Breathing

1. Fast Relaxation (Relaxation using a chair as support)

2. Neck Muscle relaxation with chair support

3. Neck movements in Vajrasana

4. Shashankasana

5. Tadasana (Standing Posture)

6. Neck Movements in Tadasana

7. Ardha Cakrasana & Pada Hasthasana

8. Brief Relaxation


2. Introduction

2.1. Definition

2.3. Stress & Hypertension

2.3.1. What does the Blood Pressure depend upon?

2.3.2. What is Stress?

2.3.3. What happens to the physiology when there is stress?

2.3.4. How does stress increase blood pressure?

2.4. Coronary Heart Disease

2.4.1. What is Coronary Heart disease?

2.4.2. What are the effects due to Coronary Heart Disease?

2.4.3. What are the consequences of coronary blockage?

2.4.4. How does this narrowing of arteries occur?

2.4.5. How does this hardening of arteries take place?

2.4.6. What is low blood pressure?

2.5. Yogic management

2.5.1. Physical body level

2.5.2. Energy level

2.5.3. Mind level

2.5.4. Yoga Practices for Hypertension

2.5.5. Loosening Practices

1. Loosening of Fingers

2. Loosening of Wrist

3. Shoulder Rotation

4. Pada Sancalana

5. Drill walking Breathing

Practices

1. Hands stretch breathing

2. Hands In and out breathing

3. Ankle stretch breathing

4. Tiger breathing

5. Rabbit breathing

6. Straight leg raising (alternate legs)

7. Sethu bandhasana lumbar stretch

8. Side leg raising

9. Relaxation Technique

10. Yogasana

1. Ardhakati Cakrasana

2. Trikonasana

3. Vrksasana

4. Garudasana

5. Bhujangasana

6. Vakrasana

7. Ardha Matsyendrasana

8. Gomukhasana

9. Ustrasana

10. Savasana

Pranayama

1. Nadi shodhana pranayama

2. Cooling Pranayama

A. Sitali

B. Sitkari

D. Bhramari

3. Ujjayi

Meditation

1. Nada anusandhana Kriyas

1. Jala Neti

2. Vaman Dhouti

3. Jyoti Trataka


3.1. Introduction

3.2. Anxiety

3.3. Depression

3.4. Yogic Definition of Anxiety and Depression

3.5. Yogic Management of Psychological Disorders

3.5.1. Physical level

3.5.2. Energy level

3.5.3. Mind level

3.5.4. Intellectual level

3.5.5. Bliss level

3.5.6. Yoga practices for Obesity

1. Jogging (Forward/Backward/Sideward) Mukha dhauthi

2. Forward – Backward Bending

3. Side Bending

4. Twisting (Legs apart)

5. Toe touching

6. Heel touching

7. Swimming

8. Hip Rotation

9. Knee Rotation

10. Back swing

11. Surya Namaskar

12. Pavana muktasana kriya

13. Rocking and Rolling

14. Alternative Knee Touching

15. Lumbar stretch

16. Relaxation

17. Butterfly

18. Ardha Padmasana Swing

19. Bhujangasana

20. Paschimottanasana Halasana Swing

21. Boating (Bhujangasana, shalabasana)

22. Dhanurasana swing

23. Naukasana

24. Navasana

25. Salamba shalabasana

26. Relaxation

27. Straight leg rising

28. Side leg rising

29. Paschimottanasana stretch

30. Cycling

31. Relaxation

32. Bhujangasana Parvatasana swing

33. Padmasana Swing

34. Vakrasana

35. Tiger stretch

36. Back stretch

37. Side stretch

38. Free walk

39. Baby walk

40. Camel Walk

41. Crow Walk

42. Frog Jump

43. Step climbing

44. Diagonal Jumps

45. Spinal Twists

46. 50 rounds jumping

47. Savasana

4. Yoga for Arthritis

4.1. Introduction

4.2. What is Osteo-arthritis?

4.3. What causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?

4.4. Stress & Arthritis

4.5. What causes Arthritis?


4.7. Is Osteo Arthritis related to Stress?

4.8. Psyche, central nervous system and immune system

4.9. Yogic Management of Arthritis

4. 8.1. Physical body level

4.9.2. Prana level

4.9.3. Mind level

4.9. Yoga for Arthritis

Passive rotation of toes

Toe Bending

Ankle Rotation

Knee Rotation

Knee Cap Tightening

Full Butterfly

Waist Rotation

Wrist Rotation

Shoulder Rotation

Neck Bending

Neck Rotation

Relaxation Technique Sakti

Vikasaka Sukhma Vyayama

For Wrist - Mani Bandha Sakti Vikasaka

For Palms - Kara Tala Sakti Vikasaka

For Fingers - Anguli Sakti Vikasaka

For Elbows - Khaponi Sakti Vikasaka

For Arms - Bhuja Bandha Sakti Vikasaka

For Back - Kati Sakti Vikasaka

For Thighs - Jangha Sakti Vikasaka

For Calf Muscles - Pindali Sakti Vikasaka

Relaxation

Yogasana Standing Postures

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana

Pada Hasthasana

Prone Postures

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Supine Postures

Sarvangasana

Matsyasana

Sitting Postures

Vakrasana

Ustrasana

Savasana

Pranayama

Kapalabhati Kriya)

Yogic Breathing


Nadi Sodhana Pranayama

Sitali/ Sitkari Pranayama

Kriyas - Jalaneti, Sutraneti and Vamana Dhouti, once a week

5. Yoga for back pain

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Definition

5.3. Classification

5.3.1. Back Injuries (Anadhija cause of Back pain)

i. Slipped discs

ii. Disc problems in the Neck

iii. What is Whiplash injury?

5.4. Nerve problems

5.5. Sciatica

5.6. Spondylosis

5.7. What is Cervical Spondylosis?

5.8. Coccydynia

5.8.1. Ankylosing Spondylitis (Bamboo Spine disease)

5.8.2. Non-specific Back pain (functional causes)

5.9. Stress & Back Pain

a. Muscles are weaker than our ancestors.

b. Wrong muscles are overworked.

C. Repeated injuries due to unused exercise

d. Psychological stress


5.10.1. Yogic concept of stress

5.11. Chronic Low Back Pain

Folded leg lumbar stretch

Crossed leg lumbar stretch

Pavanamuktasana lumbar stretch

Sethu Bandhasana lumbar stretch

Hand stretch breathing


Breathing practice

Tiger breathing

Bhujangasana breathing

Ardha Shalabasana breathing

Side leg raising

Relaxation in Makarasana

Asanas

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana


Vakrasana

Savasana (with folded legs)

Pranayama

Yogic breathing

Nadi Shodhana

Sitkari/ Sitali

Bhramari

Meditation (Dharana, Dhyana)

Nada anusandhana


6. Yoga for Diabetes Mellitus

6.1. Pancreas

6.2. Energy

6.3. Carbohydrates

6.4. Protein

6.5. Fat

6.6. Insulin

6.7. What is glucose balance?

6.8. Types of diabetes mellitus

6.9. Causes and Symptoms Causes

6.10. Heredity

6.10.1. Overweight

6.10.2. Age

6.10.3. Stress


6.12. Symptoms

6.12.1. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes:

6.12.2. Complications

6.12.3. Treatment

6.13. What to eat?

6.14. Exercise

6.16. How do Kriyas help in Diabetes Mellitus?


6.18. How does Sankhapraksalana Kriya help?

6.19. Yoga for Diabetes Mellitus


Tiger breathing



Instant Relaxation technique (IRT)


Side Bending

Twisting



Asana

Standing

Sitting

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana

Trikonasana

Paschimottanasana


Prone

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Dhanurasana

Supine

Sarvangasana


Matsyasana

Savasana

Pranayama

Kapalabhati

Sectional Breathing


Sitkari

Bhramari

Meditation (breathe awareness)

Nada anusandhana

Kriyas: Once a week Vaman Dhouti, Laghu Shankhaprakshalana daily

7. Yoga for Gastro-Intestinal Disorder

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Definition

7.3. Various types what is peptic ulcer?

7.4. Protectors & Aggressor

7.5. What happens to stomach lining in Acid Peptic Disease?

7.6. What is irritable bowel syndrome?

7.7. What is ulcerative colitis?

7.8. What is Piles?

7.9. Stress & Gastro Intestinal Disorders

7.10. Did yogis understand this concept and mechanism of psychosomatic ailments?

7.11. Yoga for gid

7.12. Kriyas

7.13. How does dhouti kriya help in APD?


7.14.1. As the intra-abdominal pressure falls two things happen -

7.15. How does Sankha-Praksalana Kriya help?

7.16. Yoga for ACID Peptic Diseases



Tiger breathing

Straight Leg Raise breathing


Loosening Exercises

Jogging


Side Bending

Twisting



Yogasana

Standing

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Padahastasana

Parivrtta Trikonasana

Sitting

Vakrasana/ Ardha Matsyendrasana

Gomukhasana

Prone

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Supine

Vipareeta Karani

Sarvangasana

Matsyasana


Pranayama

Kapalabhati

Yogic breathing

Nadi shodhana Pranayama

Sitali

Sitkari

Bhramari

Meditation

Nada anusandhana

7.17. Yoga for IBS & Ulcerative Colitis

Breathing Practices


Tiger breathing




Loosening Exercises


Side Bending

Twisting



Yogasana

Standing

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana

Trikonasana

Vrksasana

Sitting

Paschimottanasana


Prone

Supine

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Sarvangasana


Matsyasana

Savasana

Pranayama

Kapalabhati

Yogic breathing

Nadi shodhana pranayama

Sitali

Sitkari

Bhramari

Nada anusandhana

Meditation

Once a week Vaman dhouti

Once in a 4 weeks sankha prakshalana and Laghu Shankha prakshalana daily

7.18. Yoga for Chronic Constipation

Breathing Practices

Dog breathing




Loosening Exercises


Side Bending


Dhanurasana swing

Halasana - Paschimottanasana


Yogasana

Ardhakati Cakrasana

Ardha Cakrasana


Paschimottanasana

Ustrasana

Vakrasana

Viparitakarini

Bhujangasana

Shalabasana

Dhanurasana

Uddiyana

Nauli Kriya

Sarvangasana

Matsyasana

Halasana

Savasana

Pranayama


Kapalabhati

Yogic Breathing

Meditation

Nada anusandhana

Meditation(breathe awareness)

Once a week Vaman Dhouti and Shankha Prakshalana, Laghu Shankha Prakshalana daily *****


1. Taoism or Daoism

1.2. What are the core beliefs of Taoism?

1.3. What are the 4 principles of Taoism?

1.4. What does it mean to be a Taoist?

1.5. Do Taoists eat meat?

1.6. Who were the main teachers of Taoism?

2. Modern History of Yin Yoga

3. What are yin and yang?

3.1. Yin Yoga Defined

3.2. Daoism or sushumna nadi

3.3. Yin Contains Yang

3.4. Yin Becomes Yang

3.5. Yin Controls Yang

4. Daoist Yoga

4.1. The Dao is the balance between the two.

4.2. The Five Major Systems

1. Magical Daoism

2. Divinational Daoism

3. Ceremonial Daoism

4. Action and Karma Daoism

5. Internal Alchemy Daoism

5. The Yin and Yang of Yoga

5.1. Why do yin yoga?

6. Physical benefits

6.1. Mental and emotional benefits

7. What are meridians?

7.1. How meridians work

7.2. When to Practice Yin Yoga

7.3. Before You Practice

8. The Three Tattvas of Yin Yoga Practice

8.1. Playing Our Edges

8.1.1. We don’t use our body to get into a pose,

8.2. Resolving To Be Still

8.2.1. Stillness of the Body

8.2.2. Stillness of the Breath

8.2.3. Stillness of the Mind

8.3. Holding for Time

8.3.1. How Deep?

8.3.2. How Long?

8.3.3. How Often?

9. Structure of Yin Yoga Class

9.1. Intention and Attention

9.2. Beginning the Practice

9.3. Intention

9.4. Invocation

9.5. Opening Meditation

9.6. Flowing

9.7. Beginning Asanas

9.8. The Ocean Breath

9.9. Linking Asanas

9.10. Finishing Asanas

9.11. Ending the Practice

9.12. Shavasana

9.13. Closing Meditation

9.14. Transition to Your Next Activity

10. How do you practice?

10.1. How and when to practice

10.2. Practice with cold muscles

10.3. End every session in Corpse pose

11. Yang Lifestyle

11.1. Signs and symptoms of excess Yang

11.2. Signs and Symptoms of Yang in balance

12. Yin Lifestyle

12.1. Signs and symptoms of excess Yin

12.2. Signs and Symptoms of Yin predominate personality

13. The Yin and Yang of Clock Time

14. The Yin and Yang of Relaxation and Stress

14.1. Yin Tissues and Yang Tissues

14.2. Stability and Mobility

14.3. Muscle Tissue is Yang, Connective Tissue is Yin

14.4. Yang Yoga Focuses on Muscle

14.5. Connective Tissue

14.6. Isn’t Stretching the Joints Bad?

14.7. Yin and Yang Supplement Each Other

15. The Asanas

1. Anahatasana (aka Melting Heart)

2. Ankle Stretch

3. Bananasana

4. Butterfly

5. Half Butterfly

6. Camel

7. Cat pulling Its Tail

8. Caterpillar

9. Child’s Pose

10. Dangling

11. Deer

12. Dragons

13. Frog

14. Happy Baby

15. Reclining Twist

16. Saddle

17. Shavasana

18. Shoelace

19. Snail

20. sphinx and seal

21. Square

22. Squat

23. Straddle (aka Dragonfly)

24. Swan & Sleeping Swan

25. Toe Squat

26. Yin Postures for the Upper Body

25. Shavasana

25.1. Preparing to Relax

25.2. Relax Completely

25.3. Coming Out

25.4. Adverse reactions to shavasana—a warning!

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1. History of Restorative Yoga

2. What Is Restorative Yoga?

3. The Purpose of Restorative Yoga

4. Mechanisms of Restorative Yoga

5. Principles of Restorative Yoga

Step 1: Body Sensing

Step 2: Breath Sensing

Step 3: Exploring Feelings and Emotions

Step 4: Witnessing the I-Thought, Being, and Awareness

6. Use of Props

7. Practice Folding Blankets:

8. Benefits of Restorative Yoga

8.1. Restores you after surgery

8.2. Prevents disease

8.3. Helps relieve women’s issues

8.4. Helps relieve cold and flu symptoms

8.5. Provides headache relief

8.6. Helps reduce obesity

8.7. Relieves sciatica

8.8. Setting up the Space

8.9. Minimize noise

8.10. The difference between Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga

8.10.1. Yin Yoga

8.10.2. Restorative Yoga

8.10.3. The Difference between Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga

8.10.4. The Essence of Yin Yoga

8.10.5. The Essence of Restorative Yoga

8.11. Types of Restorative Poses

8.11.1. Restorative Active Poses Forward Folds:

8.11.2. Restorative Inactive Poses

8.11.3. Sequencing for Restorative Yoga

8.11.4. Sample Sequences: General Sequence

8.11.5. Woman’s Restorative Sequence

9. Setting up the Space

10. Aavartan Dhyana

11. Pranic Energization Method(PEM)

12. Yoga Nidra

13. Yoga Nidra

14. Yoga Nidra for Stress Management

15. Yoga Nidra with Sankalpa for stress ******


1. Introduction


1.2. Methodology




2.1. Beginners

2.2. Intermediate

2.3. Advanced

3. Class Etiquette

i) Cleanliness

ii) Scents

iii) Attire

iv) Bare Feet

v) Talking





6.1 Querying new students

6.2 Class Levels and Prerequisites

6.3 Group Dynamics

6.4 Group dynamic Yoga

6.5 Which style of yoga is best for group dynamics?


7.1. Refining Your Communication Skills

7.2. Verbal Communication Skills

7.3. Yoga Teacher and the Role of Communication Skills in Teaching

7.4. Language

7.5. Careful Listening

7.6. Body language

7.7. Feedback


8. Introduction to Contraindications

8.1. New To Yoga

8.2. Steadiness and Ease

8.3. Group New Students

8.4. Working with Injuries in Yoga

8.4.1. Origin, Nature, and Manifestations of Injuries

8.5. Safe Movement in Yoga

8.6. Managing With Injuries

8.6.1. Ankle Sprains

8.6.2. Knee Strains and Repairs

8.6.3. Hamstring Strains

8.6.4. Lower Back Pain

8.6.5. Working with Depression

8. Asanas Contraindications

8. Introduction

8.1. Standing & Balancing Poses


8.1.2. Sequencing

8.2. Twists & Lateral Bending


8.3. Forward Folds


8.3.2. Sequencing

8.4. Back bends


8.5. Sequencing Inversions


8.6. Seated Postures


8.7. Relaxation


8.7.2. Sequencing

8.8. Contraindications for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome


9.1. Passion for their own yoga practice

9.2. Deep knowledge of yoga

9.3. The ability to hold space

9.4. Excellent communication

9.5 Inspiration

9.6 Compassion

9.7 Be Authentic

9.8 Humility

9.9 Be Compassionate & Show Concern For Students

9.10. Have A Consistent Practice

9.11 Non Attachment

9.12 Clear instruction

9.13. Appropriate adjustments

9.14. Awareness of alignment

9.15 Modifications for all levels

9.16 Safety first

9.18. Knowledge

9.19. Respect

9.20. Professionalism

9.21. Love For Yoga

9.22. Love For Teaching Yoga

9.23. Personality

9.24. Ability to Connect

9.25. Ability to Communicate

9.26. Preparation

9.27. Adaptability

9.28. Respectful physical contact


11. Morals for Yoga Teachers

11.1. Raja Yoga

11.2. Yama - Self-Control consists of five principles:

i. Ahimsa - Non-Violence

ii. Satya - Truthfulness

iii. Asteya - Non-Stealing

iv. Brahmacharya - Pure Way of Life

v. Aparigraha - Non-Accumulation of Possessions

11.3. Niyama – Discipline consists of five principles:

i. Shauca - Purity

ii. Santosh - Contentment

iii. Tapa - Self-Control, Self-Discipline

iv. Svadhyaya - Study of the Holy Scriptures

v. Ishvara Pranidhana - Devotion to God




15. Physical Setting

i) Dedicated space

ii) Floor

iii) Walls

iv) Air

v) Light

vi) Music

vii) Aroma

viii) Props

ix) Mats

x) Blankets

xi) Bolsters

xii) Blocks

xiii) Straps

xiv) Chairs






17.1. Positive feedback on student practice

17.2. Self-Reflection while Instructing

17.3. Student Feedback on Your Class

17.4. Evaluation and reflection of personal practice


18.1 Guidelines for Observing Yoga Students



1. Introduction

2. Yoga Marketing Plan: Who Is Your Target Audience?

3. Yoga Teacher Marketing

4. Marketing for Yoga Instructors

5. Yoga Social Media Marketing

6. Research the Competition

7. Using Hashtags to Do Competitor Research

8. Using Captions & Hashtags to Improve Reach

8.1. Choose A Good Caption

9. Using Localized Hashtags

10. Interact with Similar Accounts

11. How Do Interactions Help Your Yoga Instagram Marketing Strategy?

12. Yoga Social Media Marketing: Be Consistent

13. Yoga Social Media Marketing: Collaborate!

14. Yoga Advertising Ideas: Paid Ads on Facebook and Instagram

15. Online Workshops & Webinars

16. Yoga Marketing Website: Why You Need One

17. Google My Business for Yoga Teacher Marketing

18. SEO & Content Marketing Tips for Your Yoga Business

19. Yoga Studio Marketing Ideas: Start a Blog!

20. Yoga Advertising Ideas: Paid Google Ads

21. How to Use Email Marketing for A Yoga Business

22. Once you’ve built an email list, what now?

23. Marketing a Yoga Business Offline

24. The class experience results into ‘word of mouth’ marketing:

21. Alignment for Advanced Yoga Asana

22. Asana Adjustment and Correction

23. Different Concepts for Yoga Classes

24. Science of yoga teaching

25. Teaching and Practice

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Module 9: Advanced Techniques and Training (30 Hours)


2. Asana alignment and adjustment


4. Pacing and Holding Asanas




4.7.4. Class theme



5.1. Props help students find stability and ease


1. Initiating the Yogic Process

2. Warming the Body

3. Pathway to the Peak

4. Peak Exploration

5. Integration

7. Breathing pattern in Advanced Asana

8. Different types of touch


1. Awakening or relaxing

2. Clarifying

3. Stabilizing

4. Emphasizing

5. Moving

6. Grounding

7. Comforting

8.2. Seven Principles of Hands on Adjustments








9. Qualities of Touch

9.1 Awakening or relaxing

9.2. Clarifying

9.3. Stabilizing

9.4. Emphasizing

9.5. Moving

9.6. Grounding

9.7. Comforting

10. Five Basic Steps in Giving Hands-On Cues and Assistance

10.1. Five Basic Steps in Giving Hands-On Cues and Assistance

Step 1 : Stabilizing and Easing

Step 2: Elongating the Spine

Step 3: Rotating, Flexing, and Extending the Spine

Step 4: Refining the Asana

Step 5: Deepening the Asana

11. Foundations of Asana Practice

11.1. Being Present

11.2. Relaxing

11.3. Breathing

12. How not to do adjustment in Asana

12.1. Distally

12.2. Forcefully

12.3. Meanderingly

12.4. Blindly

12.5. Destabilizing

12.6. Randomly

12.7. Inappropriately

13. How to Refine Asana practice

13.1. Individualizing Instruction


14.1. Overstretching: A true pain in the asana

14.2. Most common yoga injuries and fixes

15. Learning Styles

15.1. Visual/spatial

15.2. Verbal/linguistic

15.3. Bodily/kinesthetic

15.4. Musically/rhythmically inclined

15.5. Interpersonal

15.6. Intrapersonal

16. Observation skill while taking class


II. Feet and ankles

III. Knees

IV. Pelvis

V. Spine

VI. Rib cage





18. How to Prepare for Class

19. Preparing for yoga class

i. Maintain a Regular Yoga Practice

ii. Have a Class Plan

iii. Be Prepared! Get Good Training

iv. Smile While You Are Teaching

v. Create Great Themes for Your Classes

vi. Plan Your Classes

vii. Arrive Early

viii. Play Music

ix. Dress to Impress

x. Find your own style

xi. Know your limits

20. Sequencing and Planning Classes










21.4. Arm Balances

21.5. Backbends

21.6. Twists

21.7. Forward Bends

21.8. Hip Openers

21.9. Inversions










24.1. Hatha Yoga View on Asana

24.2. Patanjali concept on Asana




25. Transitioning into and out of Asanas



26. Warm up Yoga Sequences

26.1. Is it necessary to warm up before yoga?

26.2. What kind of warm up yoga should one do?

26.3. How important it is to warm up before the yoga sequence or yoga practice?

26.4. The Perfect Yoga Warm-Up

26.5. Asanas as Warm-Ups

26.6. Good Things Happen When You Warm Up Properly

26.7. Synovial Fluid

26.8. Breathing

26.9. Concentration

26.10. The Value of Pauses

26.11. An Ideal Warm-Up Routine

26.12. Energization in Your Classes

26.13. Warming and Awakening the Body

i. Ujjayi Pranayama

ii. Kapalabhati Pranayama

iii. Cat and Dog Tilts

iv. Ashtanga Pranam

v. Surya Namaskara

27. While during the Class

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1. Introduction

1.1. Anatomy

1.2. Physiology



1.5. Planes of the body

1.6. Body Cavities

1.7. Pictures





2.3. Lungs

2.4. Pleura

2.5. Bronchi



a)Shallow breathing b)Deep

Breathing c)Unconscious

breathing d)Conscious

breathing

2.8. Lung Volume

a) Total air volume

b) Tidal volume

c) Vital capacity

2.9. Abnormal Breathing and Breathing Disorders

i) Apnea

ii) Orthopnea

iii)Dyspnea

iv)Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

v)Hyperventilation vi)Hypoventilation

vii)Cheyne-Stokes respirations (CSR)

3. Muscular System






i)Contractility

ii)Excitability

iii)Extensibility iv)Elasticity


i. Movement

ii. Maintaining posture

iii. Producing Heat & Temperature Regulation

iv. Circulation

3.4. Skeletal muscle structure

3.5. Properties of skeletal muscle

1. Excitability and irritability

2. Tonicity

3. All or none response

4. Summation

5. Treppe or staircase phenomenon

6. Tetanus

7. Refractory period

8. Isotonic contraction

9. Isometric contraction

10. Fatigue










4. Skeletal System

i) Cartilage

ii) Tendon

iii) Ligament

4.1. Bone


4.3. The main bones of the human skeleton


i)Long bones

ii)Short bones iii)Flat

bones iv)Irregular

bones v)Sesamoid

bones

4. 5. Bone structure and formation i)Compact

bone (Cortical Bone) ii)Cancellous bone

(Spongy Bone)

4.6. Bone Development

i) Intramembranous ossification

ii) Endochondral ossification

4.7. Bone Growth

4.8. Human Skeleton Bones

a) axial skeleton

b) appendicular skeleton

4.9. Skeleton Joints

i) Fibrous (immovable)

ii) Cartilaginous (partially moveable)

iii) Synovial (freely moveable) joint

4.10. Synovial joints classifications

1. Hinge

2. Ball and socket

3. Pivot

4. Gliding

5. Saddle

6. Planar

4.11. Movements occurring at joints

1. Gliding movements.

2. Angular movements.

a) Flexion

b) Extension

c) Adduction

d) Abduction

3. Rotation or circular movements.

a)Medial rotation

b)Lateral rotation

c)Circumduction

4.12. Common Bone Disorders

i) Osteoporosis

ii)Rickets

iii) Osteomyelitis

iv) Osteosarcoma

v)Osteomalacia

4.13. Joint Disorders

i)Bursitis

ii)Joint Dislocation iii)Sprains







5.6. Axial Rotation








7.1. Heart


7.3. Valves of the heart

7.4. Blood vessels attached to heart

7. 5. Blood supply to the heart

7.6. Nerve supply to the heart

7.7. Blood circulation

I. Systemic circulation

II. Pulmonary circulation

III. Coronary circulation

IV. Portal circulation


7.9. Conducting system of the heart

7.10. Heart sounds

7.11. Pulse

7.12. Heart Rate

7.13. Electrocardiogram ECG

7.14. Cardiac Output


i) Systolic

ii)Diastolic


7.17. Blood volume

7.18. Cardiac output

7.19. Peripheral resistance



7.22. Measurement of blood pressure

7.23. Disorders of heart

i) Cardiac failure

ii) Stenosis of valves

iii) Angina pectoris

iv) Myocardial infarction

v) Cardiac arrhythmia


i) Arteriosclerosis

ii) Atherosclerosis

iii) An aneurysm

iv) Embolus

v) Thrombus

vi) Venous thrombosis

vii) Thrombophlebitis

viii) Varicose vein


i) Hypertension's

ii) Hypotension

viii) Varicose vein

8. Nervous System

1. Somatic Nervous system (SNS)

2. Autonomic Nervous system (ANS)

The Central Nervous System

Brain

1. Forebrain

2. Midbrain

3. Hindbrain

•Amygdala

•Brain stem

•Cerebrum

•Cerebellum

•Frontal Lobe

•Temporal Lobe

•Parietal Lobe

•Occipital Lobe

•Hippocampus

•Hypothalamus

•Thalamus

Spinal Cord & Functions

Peripheral Nervous System

Somatic Nervous System


2. Motor neurons (or efferent neurons)

Autonomic Nervous System

Sympathetic system & Parasympathetic Nervous system

9. Kinesiology


9.2. Body Movements


1. Flexion

2. Extension

3. Abduction

4. Adduction

5. Supination

6. Pronation

7. Lateral flexion

8. Rotation


10. Lateral rotation (external rotation)

11.Elevation

12.Depression

13.Dorsiflexion

14.Plantar flexion

15.Eversion

16.Inversion

17.Protraction

18.Retraction

19.Circumduction

10. Asana and Kinesiology

11. Stretching

Stretching

Definition and goal of stretching What

happens in a stretch?

When should you stretch?

Warming up

Cooling down

Diet and stretching

Calcium Magnesium

Cold and heat therapy

Endorphin theory

The gate theory of pain Six

rules to stretching Warm up

Be Gentle

Hold for 30 seconds

Breathe

Do not bounce


12. Types of Stretching





a). Isometric Stretching b).

PNF Stretching

13. Biomechanics of Stretching

What is stretching?

Moving origins & Insertions

Spinal Cord Reflexes

Muscle Spindle Stretch Receptor

Reciprocal Inhibition

Golgi tendon Organ Physiology in

Stretching

14. Endocrine System & Yoga

14.1. Introduction

14.2. Pituitary Gland

14.3. Anterior Pituitary Hormones

i) Growth hormone (GH)

ii) Prolactin (PRL)

iii) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

iv) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

v) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

14.4. Posterior Pituitary Hormones

14.5. Thyroid Gland

14.6. Parathyroid Glands

14.7. Adrenal Glands

14.8. Hormones of the Adrenal Medulla

14.9. Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex

14.10. Aldosterone

14.11. Cortisol

14.12. Adrenal Sex Hormones

14.13. Pancreas

14.14. Other Endocrine glands

15. Digestive System

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1. Introduction

1.1. What is yoga?

1.2. The relevance of yoga today

1.3. Significance of yoga in modern life

1.4. Desire for happiness

1.5. Meaning

1.6. Definition of Yoga

1.7. History of Yoga

i. Pre-Vedic/Tantric Period (5000BC - 1500BC)

ii. Vedic Period (1500BC - 500BC)

iii. Post-Vedic Period (500BC - 500AD)

iv. Classical Yoga

v. Post-Classical Yoga

vi. Renaissance Period (500AD – 1000AD)

vii. Medieval Period (1000AD - 1757AD)

viii. Colonial Period (1757AD – 1947AD)

ix. Modern Period (1947AD - Now)

2. Our School’s Unique Lineage

2. Introduction to School’s Lineage-(Guru–Shishya Tradition)


3.1. Introduction

3.2. Primary purpose of the Darsanas

3.3. Common Factors

3.4. Nyaya Darsana - by Sage Gautama

3.4.1. Definition

3.4.2. The Sixteen topics

3.4.3. The Nyaya theory of knowledge

3.4.4. Isvara or God

3.4.5. Jivas or Individual Souls

3.5. Vaishesika Darsana – by Sage Kanad

3.5.1. Definition

3.5.2. The seven Padarthas(an object of knowledge)

3.5.3. God and the World

3.6. Sankhya Darsana - by Sage Kapila

3.6.1. Definition

3.6.2. The Pramanas or metods of Knowledge

3.6.3. The Prameyas or the Objects to be Known(knowing true self)

3.6.4. Bondage and Liberation

3.7. Yoga Darsana- by Sage Patanjali

3.8. Poorv Mimamsa Darsana- by Sage Jaimini

3.8.1. Definition

3.8.2. Theory of Knowledge

3.8.3. Metaphysics

3.9. Uttar Mimansa (Vedanta) Darsana - by Sage Ved Vyasa

3.9.1. Definition

4. Samkhya Yoga, Prakriti and its Evolutes: Returning to Self-realization

4.1. Evolutes of Unmanifested Matter

4.2. Purusha

4.3. Prakriti

4.4. Mahat or Buddhi


5.1. Yoga

5.2. Vedanta

5.3. Tantra

6. Nadis

6.1. Ida, Pingala and Sushumna

7. Chakras

7.1. Chakras Yoga’s Psychic Physiology

•Muladhara

•Svadhisthana

•Manipura

•Anahata

•Vishuddha

•Ajna

•Bindu

•Sahasrara

7.2. The psychic centres

8. Pancha kosha (Five layer of existence)

1. Food sheath (Anna-maya kosa)

2. Vital-Air sheath (Prana-maya kosa)

3. Mental sheath (Mana-maya kosa)

4. Intellectual sheath (Vignana-maya kosa)

5. Bliss sheath (Ananda-maya kosa)

9. Karma yoga


9.2.1. Meaning

9.2.2. Jnana yoga consists of seven parts:





9.4. Path of Devotion (Bhakti Yoga)

9.5. Types of Bhakti

9.6. Sakamya Bhakti

9.7. Nishkamya Bhakti

9.8. Apara Bhakti

9.9. Para Bhakti

10. Mantra yoga


10.1. Introduction to Hatha Yoga

10.1.1. Science of purification

10.1.2. Emphasis on shatkarma

10.2. Hatha yoga

10.3. Chapter – I Asanas

10.4. Chapter – II Shat Karma and Pranayama

10.5. Chapter – III Mudras and Bandhas

11. Antahkarana (Inner Psychic Functions)

i. Manas - mind

ii. Buddhi - intellect

iii. Chitta - consciousness

iv. Ahamkāra - ego

11.1. Antahkarana Shuddhi

12. Dharma

12.1. Definition

i. Duty towards self

ii. Duty towards gods

iii. Duty towards ancestors

iv. Duty towards progeny

v. Duty towards fellow human beings

vi. Duty towards other living beings

vii. Duty towards society

viii. Moral duties

ix. Professional (caste) duties

x. Duties towards other faiths

13. Purusharthas

13.1. Dharma (Duty)

13.2. Artha (Worldly gain)

13.3. Kama (Physical and Sensual Pleasure)

13.4. Moksha (Liberation or Enlightenment)S

13.5. Chaturvargas(four stages of human life)

i. Brahamacharya ashrama

ii. Grihastha ashrama

iii. Vanaprastha ashrama:

iv. Sanyasa ashrama


14.1. Sivananda Yoga, the five principles of Yoga Philosophy?

i. Proper Relaxation

ii. Right Exercise

iii. Right Breathing

iv. Right Diet

v. Meditation and Positive thinking

14.2. Application of Raja Yoga in Daily Life

i. Yama - Self-Control consists of five principles:

ii. Niyama – Discipline consists of five principles:

iii. Asana - Physical Exercises and Pranayama - Breath Exercises

iv. Pranayama

v. Pratyahara - Withdrawal of Senses

vi. Dharana

vii. Dhyana - Meditation

viii. Samadhi - Complete Realization


15.1. Introduction to Patanjali Yoga Sutra

15.2. The basis and date of the Yoga Sutras

15.3. Commentators

15.4. Selected sutra from Samadhi and Sadhana pada

16. Vedas

16.1. Introduction

16.2. Veda is divided into two

1. Karma-Kanda

2. Upasana -Kanda

3. Jnana –Kanda

16.4. Four Vedas

1. Rig Veda - Praising, Agni (fire god), Rudra(storm God), Varuna(rain god)

2. Yajur Veda - Wisdom of sacrifices and sacrificial rites

3. Sama Veda - Emphasis upon sounds of the words of the mantras

4. Atharva Veda - Composition of the Vedas by Atharvana sect

16. 5. Each Veda consists of four parts:-



iii) Aranyakas (philosophical interpretation of the rituals)


17. Upanishads

17.1. Introduction to the Upanishads

17.2. The meaning of the word Upanishad

17.3. Knowledge and ignorance

17.4. The main teachings of the Upanishads

i. Brahman

ii. Atman

iii. Prakriti

iv. Creation

v. Devas

vi. Organs

vii. Sacrifice

viii. Aum

ix. Death

x. Yoga

xi. Rebirth

xii. Karma

xiii. Liberation

xiv. Mahavakyas

xv. Conclusion

17.5. The 11 main Upanishads



20. Katha Upanishad

21. Kena Upanishad





18. Bhagavad Gita

Chapter - 1 Arjuna Vishada Yoga (Despondency of Arjuna)

Chapter - 2 Sankhya Yoga (Path of knowledge)



Chapter - 5 Karma Sannyasa Yoga (Yoga of Renunciation of Action)

Chapter - 6 Adhyatma Yoga (Yoga of Meditation)

Chapter - 7 Jñāna Vijñāna Yoga (saguṇa - with form; nirguṇa - without form)


Chapter - 9 Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (Yoga of Kingly Science and Kingly

Secret) Chapter - 10 Vibhuti Yoga (The Yoga of Divine Glories)

Chapter - 11 Visva Rupa Darsana Yoga (Yoga of the vision of the Cosmic Form)

Chapter - 12 Bhakti Yoga (Yoga of Devotion)

Chapter - 13 Kshetra-Kshetrajna-Vibhaga (Distinction between Field and Knower of

Field) Chapter - 14 Guna Traya Vibhaga Yoga (Yoga of the Division of the Three

Gunas)

Chapter - 15 Purushottama Yoga (Yoga of Supreme Purusha)

Chapter – 16 Daivasura-Sampad-Vibhaga Yoga (Yoga of Divine and Demoniacal

Nature) Chapter -17 Sraddha Traya Vibhaga Yoga (Yoga of the Threefold Faith)

Chapter - 18 Moksha Sannyasa Yoga (Yoga of Liberation by Renunciation)

19. Psycho Analysis in Bhagavad-Gita

20. Yogic Concept of Disease

20.1. Modern medical perspective view on Disease

20.2. Concept of Disease in yoga


21.1. Why People Experience Stress

21.2. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Level 1 - Physiological Needs

Level Two – Safety Needs Level

Three – Belonging Needs Level

Four – Ego-Status

Level Five – Self-Actualization

21.3. Reducing Stress through Time Management







V) Spiritual Dimension of Health

23. Yogic Diet

23.1. Moderate Diet

23.2. Nutrition

23.3. Types of Diet

24. Ayurveda

24.1. Understanding Vata, Pitta & Kapha

24.1. Vata Dosha

24.1.1. Tips for balancing Vata:

24.1.2. The Vata balancing diet

24.2. Pitta Dosha

24.2.1. The Pitta balancing diet

24.3. Kapha Dosha

24.3.1. Tips for balancing Kapha:

24.3.2. The Kapha balancing diet

24.4. The seven dhatus (bodily tissues)

24.5. Dinacharya(living in harmony with nature’s rhythms)

24.6. Take your herbs

25. Naturopathy


25.2. Basic Principles


25.4. Nature Cure and Modern System

25.5. Methods of Nature Cure

26. Naturopathy

26. Ethics, teachings and practice of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha

26.1. The Four Noble Truths

26.2. The Noble Eightfold Path

26.3. The Five Precepts

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Module 12: Advanced Practicum

1. Asana teaching and adjustment

2. Practicum (assistant in class)

3. Practicum (gentle yoga class)

4. Practicum (Hatha or Vinyasa full class)

5. Practicum (hatha yoga class)

6. Practicum (mock class according to team)

7. Practicum (Vinyasa yoga class)

8. Practicum(Vinyasa flow)


10. Pranayama Class


12. Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) Class

13. Back bending Asana Class

14. Core and Inverted Asana class

15. Forward bending & hip opening class


17. Standing Asana Class

18. Pranayama Class


20. Sitting Asana Class

21. Supine Asana Class

22. Twisting Asana Class

Module 13: Project Work (100 to 150 Pages)

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