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Yoga Wellness Instructor (Level 2)
part time Program

Yoga Wellness Instructor (Level 2)

Yoga Wellness Instructor (Level 2) trains practitioners to deliver yoga for preventive health and wellness. Total tuition fees ₹24,000 with flexible part-time and full-time tracks.

6 Months (Part-Time)
Level 2
Available on weekends
Online
₹4,000/month + ₹4,540 exam fees
Syllabus
  • Name of the Certification: Yoga Wellness Instructor
  • Eligibility: For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria. For admission in the course it is suggested that the candidate should have passed 12th standard / higher 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 Wellness Instructor) to teach Yoga for prevention of illness and promotion of wellness in schools, Yoga studios, work places, Yoga wellness centres / Primary Health care centres 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: 24 credits
  • Duration of course: Not less than 400 hours or not less than 6 months as part time or not less than 3 months as full time course.
  • Mark Distribution — Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 60 + Practical: 140)
  • Theory Unit 1 – Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices (20); Unit 2 – Introduction to Yoga Texts (20); Unit 3 – Yoga for Wellness (20). Total: 60.
  • Practical: Demonstration Skills (80), Teaching Skills (40), Application of knowledge (10), Field Experience (10). Total: 140.
  • UNIT 1 — Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices
  • 1.1 Yoga: Etymology, definitions (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwad Gita & Kathopanishad), aim, objectives and misconceptions.
  • 1.2 Yoga: Its origin, history and development.
  • 1.3 Brief Introduction to Samkhya and Yoga Darshana.
  • 1.4 Life sketches and teachings of Yoga masters (Maharishi Ramana, Shri Aurobindo, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati).
  • 1.5 Principles of Yoga and practices of healthy living.
  • 1.6 Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga.
  • 1.7 Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga.
  • 1.8 Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga.
  • 1.9 Concept and principles of Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskara and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
  • 1.10 Concept and principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
  • 1.11 Concept and principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
  • 1.12 Concept and principles of Pranayama: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
  • 1.13 Introduction to Tri Bandha and their health benefits.
  • 1.14 Dhyana and its significance in health and well being.
  • 1.15 Introduction to Yogic relaxation techniques with special reference to Yoga Nidra.
  • UNIT 2 — Introduction to Yoga Texts
  • 2.1 Introduction to Prasthanatrayee, Purushartha Chatushtaya and goal of human life.
  • 2.2 Yoga in Kathopanishad, Prashnopanishad, Taittiriyopanishad with special emphasis on Panchakosha Vivek and Ananda Mimamsa.
  • 2.3 Concept of Sthitaprajna, Bhakti, Karma and Dhyana in Bhagavad Gita.
  • 2.4 Significance of Bhagavad Gita in day to day life.
  • 2.5 Concept of healthy living in Bhagavad Gita (Ahara, Vihara, Achara, Vichara).
  • 2.6 Study of Patanjal Yoga Sutra including selected sutras from following chapters (I — 1 to 12, II — 46-51, III — 1 to 4).
  • 2.7 Concept of Chitta, Chitta Bhumi, Chitta Vritti, Chitta Vikshepa, Chittaprasadanam and their relationship with wellness.
  • 2.8 Bahiranga Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara).
  • 2.9 Antaranga Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali (Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi).
  • 2.10 Concept of mental well being according to Patanjala Yoga.
  • 2.11 Hatha Yoga: Its parampara, knowledge of basic Yoga texts (Hatha Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita). Relationship between Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga.
  • 2.12 Sadhaka and Badhaka tatva; principles to be followed by Hatha Yoga practitioner.
  • 2.13 Concept of Matha, Mitahara, Pathya & Apathya.
  • 2.14 Concepts of Nadis, Prana and Pranayama for Subjective experiences.
  • 2.15 Knowledge of Hatha Yoga practices for wellness (Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama, Mudra, Nadaanusandhana).
  • UNIT 3 — Yoga for Wellness
  • 3.1 General introduction to human body and nine major systems of human body.
  • 3.2 Introduction to sensory organs (Eyes, Nose, Ears, Tongue and Skin).
  • 3.3 Basic functions of nine major systems of human body and homeostasis.
  • 3.4 Yogic concept of health and wellness.
  • 3.5 Concept of Tridoshas, Sapta Dhatu, Agni, Vayu and Mala; their role in wellness.
  • 3.6 Concepts of Dinacharya and Ritucharya and their importance in well being.
  • 3.7 Importance of Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya in well being.
  • 3.8 Yogic concept of mental hygiene: Maitri, Karuna, Mudita & Upeksha.
  • 3.9 Importance of psychosocial environment for health and wellness.
  • 3.10 Yogic concept and principles of Ahara (Mitahara, Yuktahara).
  • 3.11 Health benefits of Suryanamaskara, Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama and practices leading to Dhyana (as per the practical syllabus of the course).
  • 3.12 Salient features and contraindications of Yoga practices for well being.
  • 3.13 Knowledge of common diseases; their prevention and management by Yoga.
  • 3.14 Knowledge of role of Yoga in the management of non-communicable diseases.
  • 3.15 Concept of stress and Yogic management of stress and its consequences.
  • PRACTICAL
  • 1. Prayer — 1.1 Concept and Recitation of Pranava; 1.2 Concept and Recitation of Hymns; 1.3 Selected universal prayers, invocations and Nishpatti Bhava.
  • 2. Yogic Shat Karma — 2.1 Neti: Sutra Neti and Jala Neti; 2.2 Dhauti: Vamana Dhauti (Kunjal); 2.3 Kapalbhati (Vatakrama).
  • 3. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (Micro circulation): Neck — Griva Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV); Shoulder — Bhuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka, Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka; Trunk — Kati Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV, V); Knee — Jangha Shakti Vikasaka (II A & B), Janu Shakti Vikasaka; Ankle — Pada-mula Shakti Vikasaka A & B, Gulpha-pada-prishtha-pada-tala Shakti Vikasaka. Sthula Vyayama: Sarvanga Pushti; Hrid Gati (Engine daud).
  • 4. Yogic Surya Namaskara with Mantra.
  • 5. Yogasana — 5.1 Tadasana, Hastottanasana, Vrikshasana; 5.2 Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana; 5.3 Trikonasana, Parshva Konasana, Katichakrasana; 5.4 Dandasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana; 5.5 Yogamudrasana, Parvatasana; 5.6 Bhadrasana, Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttana Mandukasana; 5.7 Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana; 5.8 Vakrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Gomukhasana; 5.9 Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana; 5.10 Pavanamuktasana and its variations; 5.11 Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana, Sarala-Matsyasana; 5.12 Shavasana.
  • 6. Preparatory Breathing Practices — 6.1 Sectional Breathing (Abdominal, Thoracic, Clavicular); 6.2 Yogic Deep Breathing; 6.3 Anuloma Viloma / Nadi Shodhana.
  • 7. Pranayama — 7.1 Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka; 7.2 Ujjayee Pranayama (without Kumbhaka); 7.3 Sheetali Pranayama (without Kumbhaka); 7.4 Sitkari Pranayama (without Kumbhaka); 7.5 Bhramari Pranayama (without Kumbhaka).
  • 8. Bandha — 8.1 Jalandhara Bandha; 8.2 Uddiyana Bandha; 8.3 Mula Bandha.
  • 9. Mudra — 9.1 Yoga Mudra; 9.2 Maha Mudra; 9.3 Vipareetakarani Mudra.
  • 10. Practices leading to Dhyana Sadhana — 10.1 Body awareness and Breath awareness; 10.2 Yoga Nidra; 10.3 Antarmauna; 10.4 Recitation of Pranava and Soham; 10.5 Recitation of Hymns; 10.6 Practice of Dhyana.
  • B. Teaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga) — Teaching methods with special reference to Yoga; factors influencing Yoga teaching; need of teaching practice; Teaching Aids: meaning and need; Role of Language, Voice, Fluency, Clarity and Body language in an ideal presentation; methods of teaching Yoga to an individual, small group and large group; lecture-cum-demonstration; lesson plan — meaning, need and preparation for individuals and groups; presentation of lessons in Kriya, Asana, Pranayama and Dhyana; assessment of a Yoga class (detection and correction of mistakes).
Learning Outcomes
  • Skills to teach wellness-focused yoga classes
  • Ability to design lifestyle-based interventions
  • Deeper personal practice
  • Level 2 certification
Schedule
  • Classes on weekends (Sat & Sun)
  • Online live sessions
  • Recordings available for revision
What's Included
  • Live online classes
  • Detailed course manual
  • Mentor feedback on teaching practice
  • Certification on passing examination

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