1.1 Etymology of Yoga and definitions of Yoga in different Classical Yoga texts 1.2 Yoga : Its origin, history and development. 4.3 Neck Movement,Griva Shakti Vikasaka ( I,II,III,IV), Shoulder Movement, Bhuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka, Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka, Kati Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV, V )Knee Movement,Jangha Shakti Vikasaka (II-A&B ),Janu Shakti Vikasaka,Pada-mula shakti Vikasaka – A&B,

1.8 Introduction to Yogic Sukshma & Sthool Vyayam 0.5 4.3 The movement of key joints of the body and the demonstrated ability to perform the same 1 4.3 Gulpha-pada-pristha-pada-tala shakti Vikasaka (Macro Circulation Practices), Sarvanga Pushti, Hrid Gati (Engine Daud) 0.5 1.7 Introduction to Shatkarma: meaning, purpose and their significance in Yoga Sadhana. 1

4.6 Sectional breathing (abdominal, thoracic and clavicular) 4.1 Prayer: Concept and recitation of Pranava and hymns. 4.2 Kapalrandradhauti, Karnarandradhauti, Dant Dhauti, Jivhamool

1.9 Introduction to Yogasana: meaning, principles, and their health benefits. First Part 1.3 Guidelines for Instructors 4.2 Knowledge and practice of Kapalabhati.

1.4 Principles of Yoga Triguna 4.5 YCB Regimen - 1 - Asana portion

1.4 Concept of Pancha kosha 4.7 Anulom Vilom - WRT APMB & HYP 4.2 Yoga Cleansing Techniques- Jalaneti

1.4 Principles of Yoga Anthakarana Chatustaya 4.3 Sukshma Vyayam Pawanmuktasana series 1,2,3 from APMB

1.1 Purpose and importance of Pranayama in Hatha Yoga 1.6 Introduction to Yoga practices for health and well being. 4.5 YCB Regimen - 1

4.2 Vaman Dhauti, Knowledge of other Dhauti 1.9 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ASANAS AND EXERCISES 4.7 Nadishodhan, Sectional breathing practice guided by Teacher

2.1 Definition, nature and aim of Yoga according to Patanjali, Concept of Chitta, Chitta-Bhumis 1.8 Suryanamaskar Theory 4.5 Teaching Practice of Regimen 1 - Tadasana, Dandasana, Gomukhasana

2.1 Chitta-Vrittis 4.5 YCB Regimen - 2

2.8 Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali : its purpose and effects, its significance (Yama Niyama) 4.4 Suryanamaskar Practical

2.8 Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali : its purpose and effects,its significance (Asana to Samadhi) 4.5 "Teaching Practice of Regimen 1 Mandukasana, Shalabhasana, Setubandhasana"

2.1 Chitta-vrittinirodhopaya (Abhyasa and Vairagya) 1.1 Introduction to Dhyan - Concept of environment for meditation and the benefits of meditation on health and well-being and its practical application in modern life. (Dhyan & its benefits)

1.5 Introduction to major schools of Yoga (Jnana, , Hatha) 4.5 YCB Regimen - 2 4.2 Tratak

1.5 Introduction to major schools of Yoga (Bhakti, Karma, Patanjali). 3.3 Yogic positive attitudes ( Maîtri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha). 2.4 General Introduction to Prasthanatrayee.

4.6 Teaching practice of Sectional Breathing, Full Yogic breathing and Anulom Vilom Test - 1

2nd link of same class

4.5 Teaching topic : Shuddhi Kriya, Sukshma Vyayam, Surya Namaskar, Sectional Breathing, Asana, Pranayam, PYS 2.3 Introduction to important Hatha Yoga Texts with special reference to Hatha Yoga Pradipika

OVERVIEW OF THE MAJOR SYSTEMS OF THE BODY

5 pages

4.5 Theory Meditative Asana 4.7 Bhramari, Sheetali THEORY 4.5 Teaching Practice of Katichakrasana, Trikonasana, Uttan Mandukasana,

Muscular System (1)

4.1 Breath Awareness 2.6 Significance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and well being. 4.5 Relaxative Asana, Teach Shavasan commentary 4.5 Teaching Practice of Purvottanasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana,

2.2 Introduction and study of Bhagavad Gita 4.5 YCB Regimen - 4

4.11 G Salient features of Ideal Yoga Instructor. Theory Revision

Recording - 2.5 Introduction to Yogic diet and nutrition 4.5 Theory Revision

4.7 Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka 4.8 Understanding of Bandha 4.5 Teaching Practice of Padahastasana, Paschimottanasana, Uttana Padasana (take counter poses)

3.1 Functions of different systems of human body - Digestive system 3.1 Functions of different systems of human body - Respiratory 4.11 A Essentials of good lesson plan: concepts, needs, planning of teaching Yoga (Shatkriya,Asana, Pranayama & practices leading to Dhyana)

3.4 Concept of bhavas (Dharma, Jnana, Vairagya, Aishvarya) 4.5 YCB Regimen - 5

4.9 Hasta Mudras (Chin, Chinmaya, Brahma, adi, jnana, Dhyana and Nasika) 4.5 YCB Regimen - 5 4.1 Recitation of selected hymns, invocations and prayers from Vedas & Upanishadas for Meditation

3.6 Holistic approach of Yoga towards health and diseases 4.1 Recitation of Pranava & Soham 4.8 Bandha - Practice 4.7 Pranayama Teaching Practice Sheetali, Bhramari

2.1 Importance of subjective experience in daily Yoga practice. 4.5 YCB Regimen - 6

3.5 Dincharya and Ritucharya with respect to Yogic life style. 4.4 Suryanamaskar Refinement

4.5 YCB Regimen - 6 3.9 Yoga in prevention of metabolic and respiratory disorders.

4.5 Teaching Practice of Vipareet Karani, Saral Matsyasana, Shashankasan Test - 2 Theory and VIVA

3.8 Yogic management of stress and its consequences. 4.5 Benefits of various Asanas on different parts of human body Bhalekar book Table

2.9 Concepts of healthy living in Bhagwad Gita. 4.5 Teaching Practice of Ardha Chakrasana, Vrikshasana, Meru Vakrasana 4.11 F Conducting yoga practical lessons: Precautions & Contraindications of practices) - Knowledge questions for practical Exam

4.1 Body Awareness 4.11 H Model of Ideal Yoga Lesson Plan 4.11 B Principles of teaching Yoga protocol to different groups (beginners,children, youth,women, Geriatric population, and special attention group).

4.1 Yoga Nidra 4.5 Teaching Practice Shavasan, Bhadrasana, Ushtrasana

3.7 Introduction to First aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). 4.11 B Protocol Program Practice

4.11 B Teaching Topic : Hatha Yog, Meditation, Ashtang Yoga, Yogic Diet, AVAV, Yoga for Stress, Yoga Nidra 4.5 Meditation Teaching Practice

4.5 Teaching Practice from Exam point of view (SV, SK) 4.5 Demonstration Practice from Exam point of view (Pranayama) 4.1 Practice Teaching Meditation with help of Mudra/Mantra/Pranava & Soham

4.5 Teaching Practice from Exam point of view (Asana & Suryanamskara) EXAM REGISTRATION STARTS

Theory Revision