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Syllabus for Level 1 – Yoga Protocol Instructor (YPI)

1. Name of the certification: Yoga Protocol Instructor (YPI)
2. Course level: Level- I
3. Requirement/ Eligibility:
     a. For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria
     b. For admission in the course it is suggested/ desired that the candidate should have passed 10th standard / secondary school certificate from a recognized board or equivalent. However, the Yoga Institutions can define their own eligibility
4. Brief Role Description: Certified Yoga Professionals (Yoga Protocol Instructor) can teach basics of Yoga / common Yoga protocol developed by the Ministry of AYUSH for International Day of Yoga for prevention of diseases and promotion of health. They can conduct Yoga practice /classes in parks, societies, RWA etc.
5. Minimum age: No age limit
6. Personal Attributes: The job requires individual to have good communication skills, time management skills and ability to understand the body language of the trainees. The job requires individual to possess key qualities such as self discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time management, empathetic, language proficiency.
7. Credit points for certificate : 12 credits
8. Duration of course: Not less than 200 hours or not less than 3 month as part time or not less than 1 month as full time course.
9. Mark Distribution: Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 60 + Practical: 140)

Theory

Unit No.

Unit Name

Marks

1

Introduction to Yoga and Practices

20

2

Introduction to Yoga Texts

20

3

Yoga for Health Promotion

20

 

Total

60

Practical

Serial Number

Practical

Marks

1

Demonstration Skills

80

2

Teaching Skills

40

3

Application of Knowledge

10

4

Field Experience

10

 

Total

140

Serial No.

Name of the Units for Theory

1

Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices

 
  1. Yoga : Etymology, definitions, aim, objectives and misconceptions.
  2. Yoga : Its origin, history and development.
  3. Guiding principles to be followed by Yoga practitioners.
  4. Principles of Yoga (Triguna, Antahkarana-chatustaya, Tri-Sharira/ Panchakosha).
  5. Introduction to major schools of Yoga (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Patanjali, Hatha).
  6. Introduction to Yoga practices for health and well being.
  7. Introduction to Shatkarma: meaning, purpose and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
  8. Introduction to Yogic Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama and Surya Namaskara.
  9. Introduction to Yogasana: meaning, principles, and their health benefits.
  10. Introduction to Pranayama and Dhyana and their health benefits.

2

Introduction to Yoga Texts

 
  1. Introduction and study of Patanjala Yoga Sutra including memorization of selected Sutras (Chapter 1.- 1-12).
  2. Introduction and study of Bhagavad Gita including memorization of selected Slokas (Chapter II -47, 48, 49, 50 and 70).
  3. Introduction and study of Hathpradipika.
  4. General Introduction to Prasthanatrayee.
  5. Concepts and principles of Aahara (Diet) in Hathapradipika and Bhagawadgita ( Mitahara and Yuktahara).
  6. Significance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and well being.
  7. Concept of mental wellbeing according to Patanjala Yoga.
  8. Yogic practices of Patanjala Yoga: Bahiranga and Antaranga Yoga.
  9. Concepts of healthy living in Bhagwad Gita.
  10. Importance of subjective experience in daily Yoga practice.

3

Yoga for Health Promotion

 
  1. Brief introduction to human body.
  2. Meaning and Means of health promotion and role of Yoga in health promotion.
  3. Yogic positive attitudes ( Maitri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha).
  4. Concept of bhavas (Dharrna, Jnana, Vairagya, Aishvarya) and their relevance in well being.
  5. Dincharya and Ritucharya with respect to Yogic life style.
  6. Hotistic approach of Yoga towards health and diseases.
  7. Introduction to First aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
  8. Yogic management of stress and its consequences.
  9. Yoga in prevention of metabolic and respiratory disorders.
  10. Yoga for personality development.

Serial No.

Name of the Units for Practical
ADemonstration Skills
 
  1. Prayer: Concept and recitation of Pranava and hymns.
  2. Yoga Cleansing Techniques, Knowledge of Dhauti, Neti and Practice of Kapalabhati.
  3. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama
    1. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (Micro Circulation Practices)
      • Neck Movement
        Griva Shakti Vikasaka ( I,Il,III,IV)
      • Shoulder Movement
        Bhuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka
      • Trunk Movement
        Kati Shakti Vikasaka (1,11, lll, lV, V)
      • Knee Movement
        Jangha Shakti Vikasaka (11-A,B)
        Janu Shakti Vikasaka
      • Ankle movement
        Pada-mula shakti Vikasaka – A,B
        Gulpha-pada-pristha-pada-tala shakti Vikasaka
    2. Yogic Sthula Vyayama (Macro Circulation Practices)
      • Sarvanga Pushti
      • Hrid Gati (Engine Daud)
  4. Yogic Surya Namaskara
  5. Yogasana
    • Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana, Kati Chakrasana,Trikonasana
    • Dandasana, Sukhasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana
    • Bhadrasana, Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttana Mandukasana
    • Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana
    • Vakrasana, Gomukhasana
    • Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Makarasana
    • Pavanamuktasana, Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana
    • Vipareetakarani, Sarai Matsyasana, Shavasana
  6. Preparatory Breathing Practices
    • Sectional breathing (abdominal, thoracic and clavicular)
    • Yogic deep breathing
  7. Pranayama
    • Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
    • Anuloma Viloma/Nadi Shodhana
    • Sheetalee (without Kumbhaka)
    • Bhramari (without Kumbhaka)
  8. Understanding of Bandha
    • Jalandhara Bandha
    • Uddiyana Bandha
    • Mula Bandha
  9. Understanding of Mudra
    • Hasta Mudras (chin, Chinmaya, Brahma, adi, jnana, Dhyana and Nasika)
  10. Practices leading to Meditation and Dhyana Sadhana
    • Recitation of Pranava & Soham
    • Recitation of selected hymns, invocations and prayers from Vedas & Upanishadas
    • Body and Breath awareness
    • YogaNidra
BTeaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga)
 
  • Essentials of good lesson plan: concepts, needs, planning of teaching Yoga (Shatkriya, Asana, Pranayama & practices leading to Dhyana)
  • Principles of teaching Yoga protocol to different groups (beginners, children, youth, women, Geriatric population, and special attention group).
  • Preparation for a Yoga class (before and during the class)
  • Factors influencing yoga teaching.
  • Class management in Yoga: its meaning and needs.
  • Conducting yoga practical lessons: Precautions & Contraindications of practices)
  • Salient features ofldeal Yoga Instructor.
  • Models of ideal Yoga lesson plans.

Book for reference for Theory

  1. Goyandka, Harikrishandass: Yoga Darshan, Geeta Press, Gorakhpur (Samvat 2061).
  2. Swami Vivekananda: Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga, (4 separate books) Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata, 2011 & 2012
  3. Sahay G.S. : Hathayogapradipika, MDNIY, New Delhi, 2013
  4. Gita press Gorakhpur : Shreemad Bhagvadgita, Gita press Gorakhpur, Samvat 2073
  5. Kotecha, Vaidya Rajesh : A beginner’s Guide to Ayurveda, Chakrapani Publications, Jaipur 2016
  6. Quality Council of lndia (QCI): Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for Level 1, Excel Books, New Delhi 2016
  7. Brahmachari Swami Dhirendra: Yogic Suksma Vyayama, Dhirendra Yoga Pub]ications, New Delhi, 1986
  8. Sahay, G.S.: Hathayogapradipika, MDNIY, New Delhi, 2013
  9. Kalayan : Upanishads (23’d year Special), Geeta Press, Gorakhpur
  10. Gore M.M. : Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices, Kanchana Prakashana, Lonavala, 2004
  11. Swami Karmananda : Management of Common Diseases, Bihar Yoga Publication Trust, 2006, Munger
  12. Basavaraddi, I.V. & others : Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers, MDNIY, New Delhi

Books for Reference for Practical

  1. Brahmachari Swami Dhirendra: Yogic Suksma Vyayama, Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi
  2. Brahmachari, Swami Dhirendra: Yogasana Vijnana, Dheerendra Yoga Prakashana, New Delhi
  3. Iyengar, K. S. : Light on Yoga, Harper Collins Publisher, New Delhi, 2005
  4. Saraswati, Swami Satyananda: Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, 2006
  5. Basavaraddi, I.V. : A Monograph on Yogic Suksma Vyayama, MDNTY, New Delhi, 2016
  6. Basavaraddi, I.V. : A Monograph on Shatakarma, MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016
  7. Basavaraddi, I.V. : A Monograph on Yogasana, MDNIY, New DeJhj, 2016
  8. Basavaraddi, I.V. : A Monograph on Pranayama, MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016
  9. Tiwari P. : Asana Why & How ? Kaivalyadhama, SMYM Samiti, Lonavla
  10. Saraswati, Swami Satyananda: Suryanamashkara, Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, 2006
  11. Quality Council oflndia (QCI) : Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for level 1, Excel Books, New Delhi 2016
  12. Basavaraddi, I.V. & others : Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers, MDNIY, New Delhj, 2010
  13. Gharote, M.L.: Teaching Methods for Yogic practices, Kaivalyadhama Ashram, Lonavla
  14. Iyengar, B.K.S : Yoga Shastra (Vol-I & II) Ramamani lyenger Memorial Yoga, Institute, Pune YOG, Mumbai
  15. Ramdev, Swami: Pranayama Rahasya
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