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Yoga Protocol Instructor (Level 1)
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Yoga Protocol Instructor (Level 1)

Yoga Protocol Instructor (Level 1) is a 4-week online certification that builds a solid foundation in the Common Yoga Protocol, basic asanas, pranayama, and yogic principles for entry-level instructors.

4 Weeks
Level 1
Available on weekends
Online
₹4,000 + ₹3,450 exam fees
Syllabus
  • Name of the certification: Yoga Protocol Instructor
  • Eligibility: For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria. 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.
  • 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.
  • Minimum age: No age limit
  • Personal Attributes: Good communication skills, time management skills and ability to understand the body language of the trainees. Self-discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time management, empathy, language proficiency.
  • Credit points for certificate: 12 credits
  • Duration of course: Not less than 200 hours or not less than 3 months as part time or not less than 1 month as full time course.
  • Mark Distribution — Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 60 + Practical: 140)
  • Theory Unit 1 – Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices (20 marks); Unit 2 – Introduction to Yoga Texts (20 marks); Unit 3 – Yoga for Health Promotion (20 marks). Total Theory: 60.
  • Practical: Demonstration Skills (80), Teaching Skills (40), Application of knowledge (10), Field Experience (10). Total Practical: 140.
  • UNIT 1 — Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices
  • 1.1 Yoga: Etymology, definitions, aim, objectives and misconceptions.
  • 1.2 Yoga: Its origin, history and development.
  • 1.3 Guiding principles to be followed by Yoga practitioners.
  • 1.4 Principles of Yoga (Triguna, Antahkarana-chatustaya, Tri-Sharira/Panchakosha).
  • 1.5 Introduction to major schools of Yoga (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Patanjali, Hatha).
  • 1.6 Introduction to Yoga practices for health and well being.
  • 1.7 Introduction to Shatkarma: meaning, purpose and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
  • 1.8 Introduction to Yogic Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama and Surya Namaskara.
  • 1.9 Introduction to Yogasana: meaning, principles, and their health benefits.
  • 1.10 Introduction to Pranayama and Dhyana and their health benefits.
  • UNIT 2 — Introduction to Yoga Texts
  • 2.1 Introduction and study of Patanjala Yoga Sutra including memorization of selected Sutras (Chapter I — 1-12).
  • 2.2 Introduction and study of Bhagavad Gita including memorization of selected Slokas (Chapter II — 47, 48, 49, 50 and 70).
  • 2.3 Introduction and study of Hathapradipika.
  • 2.4 General Introduction to Prasthanatrayee.
  • 2.5 Concepts and principles of Aahara (Diet) in Hathapradipika and Bhagavadgita (Mitahara and Yuktahara).
  • 2.6 Significance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and well being.
  • 2.7 Concept of mental wellbeing according to Patanjala Yoga.
  • 2.8 Yogic practices of Patanjala Yoga: Bahiranga and Antaranga Yoga.
  • 2.9 Concepts of healthy living in Bhagavad Gita.
  • 2.10 Importance of subjective experience in daily Yoga practice.
  • UNIT 3 — Yoga for Health Promotion
  • 3.1 Brief introduction to human body.
  • 3.2 Meaning and means of health promotion and role of Yoga in health promotion.
  • 3.3 Yogic positive attitudes (Maitri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha).
  • 3.4 Concept of bhavas (Dharma, Jnana, Vairagya, Aishvarya) and their relevance in well being.
  • 3.5 Dincharya and Ritucharya with respect to Yogic life style.
  • 3.6 Holistic approach of Yoga towards health and diseases.
  • 3.7 Introduction to First aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
  • 3.8 Yogic management of stress and its consequences.
  • 3.9 Yoga in prevention of metabolic and respiratory disorders.
  • 3.10 Yoga for personality development.
  • PRACTICAL — A. Demonstration Skills
  • 4.1 Prayer: Concept and recitation of Pranava and hymns.
  • 4.2 Yoga Cleansing Techniques: Knowledge of Dhauti, Neti and practice of Kapalabhati.
  • 4.3 Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (Micro Circulation Practices) — Neck Movement: Griva Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV); Shoulder Movement: Bhuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka, Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka; Trunk Movement: Kati Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV, V); Knee Movement: Jangha Shakti Vikasaka (II-A & B), Janu Shakti Vikasaka; Ankle Movement: Pada-mula Shakti Vikasaka A & B, Gulpha-pada-prishtha-pada-tala Shakti Vikasaka.
  • Yogic Sthula Vyayama (Macro Circulation Practices): Sarvanga Pushti; Hrid Gati (Engine Daud).
  • 4.4 Yogic Surya Namaskara.
  • 4.5 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, Saral Matsyasana, Shavasana.
  • 4.6 Preparatory Breathing Practices: Sectional breathing (abdominal, thoracic and clavicular); Yogic deep breathing.
  • 4.7 Pranayama: Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka; Anuloma Viloma / Nadi Shodhana; Sheetali (without Kumbhaka); Bhramari (without Kumbhaka).
  • 4.8 Understanding of Bandha: Jalandhara Bandha; Uddiyana Bandha; Mula Bandha.
  • 4.9 Understanding of Mudra: Hasta Mudras (Chin, Chinmaya, Brahma, Adi, Jnana, Dhyana and Nasika).
  • 4.10 Practices leading to Meditation and Dhyana Sadhana: Recitation of Pranava & Soham; Recitation of selected hymns, invocations and prayers from Vedas & Upanishads; Body and breath awareness; Yoga Nidra.
  • B. Teaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga): Essentials of a 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 groups).
  • 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 of an ideal Yoga Instructor; models of ideal Yoga lesson plans.
Learning Outcomes
  • Eligibility to teach Common Yoga Protocol sessions
  • Confidence in basic asana demonstration
  • Understanding of yogic principles and ethics
  • Level 1 certification
Schedule
  • Classes on weekends (Sat & Sun)
  • Online live sessions
  • Recordings available for revision
What's Included
  • Live online classes
  • Course manual & study material
  • Practice recordings
  • Certification on successful evaluation

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