1. To enable student to become competent and committed professionals willing to
perform as Yoga trainer.
2. To make student to use competencies and skills needed for becoming an effective
Yoga trainer
3. To enable student to understand the types of the types of Yoga
4. To acquaint student with the practical knowledge of Yogasana, Kriyas, Bandhas,
Mudras, Yogic Therapy and Pranayama
5. To enable student to prepare the Yoga programme
2. Duration of the Course:
The duration of the course shall be of six weeks. (130 contact hours) Each working
day shall consist of Three hours of Practical Work (Morning and Evening – one and
half hours each session) and one hour of theory in between.
4. Eligibility for Admission:
Any Candidate who has passed XII std. or any other equivalent examination will be eligible
for the admission to the Certificate Course in Yoga Course. Provided other conditions of
admissions are fulfilled.
5. Medium of Instruction and Examination:
a) Medium of Instruction at the Certificate Course in Yoga Course will be Marathi
and/or English and question papers shall be set in Marathi & English.
b) The candidate appearing for the Certificate Course in Yoga Course Examination will
have the option of answering all papers either in English or in Marathi in Part-I
(Theory). This option can be exercised paper wise and not section wise or question
wise.
6. Structure of Diploma in Yoga Course Programme:
Diploma for Fitness Instructor Course Programme shall be of 200 marks as follows:
6.1 Eligibility for appearing at Certificate Course in Yoga examination:
Student teachers should keep the terms with at least 75% attendance. He/she should
complete all the practical and other work expected in all parts of the syllabus.
6.2 Annual Examination:
6.2.1 Theory
An annual examination will be held at the end of the year which shall be called
“Annual Examination”. This examination will be of 80 marks and of three hours
duration for each theory course.
6.2.2 Final Practice Lesson
There shall be final practical lesson conducted at the end of the second term.
6.2.3 Standard of passing:
1. A student has to obtain minimum 40% of marks in each theory paper & 50% of marks
in aggregate i.e. Part-I examination.
2. A student has to obtain 50% of marks in practical examination separately i.e. Part-II.
3. A student has to obtain 50% aggregate marks together in Part –I & Part -II
6.3 Award of class
Class will be awarded to the students at the end of the course on the basis of aggregate
marks obtained by him/her in each part separately
The dates for commencement and conclusion of the first & the Second terms shall be
fixed by the University.
Syllabus
The course consists of Theory, Practical, Teaching methods and practical training on
teaching. The Theory paper is of 100 Marks.
· Yogic Therapy Through Traditional Understanding
1. Asanas
2. Pranayama
3. Kriyas
4. Bandhas and Mudras
5. Yogic Therapy
· Theoretical understanding of yoga and Modern Psychology
· Mental Health (its meaning, determinants and applications) The Yogic concept of
"Swasthya"
· Concept and models of Normality in Yoga and Modern Psychology
· Role of Ashtang Ashtang Yoga Yamas, Niyamas, Asana, Pranayama and Dhyana,
Dharana, Pratyahar
· Stress Management : Modern and Yogic perspectives
· Tackling ill-effects of Frustration, Anxiety and Conflict through modern and Yogic
methods
· Meditation Techniques
· Suryanamaskar
· Meaning and Scope of Teaching Methods
· Sources of Teaching Methods
· Class Management
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF YOGIC PRACTICES
· Introduction to Human Body and systems in brief with special reference to Respiratory,
Digestive, Muscular and Nervous systems.
· Postural Physiology with reference to Asana.
· Asana - Definition and Classification, Similarities and dissimilarities between Asana and
Exercise.
· Pranayama - Definition and Classification. Difference between pranayama and deep
breathing. Importance of Rechaka, Kumbhaka, Puraka.
· Introduction to Kriyas, Mudras and Bandhas in brief.
Practical Training in Yoga
PRACTICALS :
A. ASANAS :
1. Shrishasana
2. Crocodile Practices ( Four variations )
3. Pavanmuktasana
4. Naukasana
5. Viparitakarani
6. Sarvangasana
7. Matsyasana
8. Halasana
9. Karnapidasana
10. Bhujangasana
11. Shalabhasana
12. Sarpasana
13.Dhanurasana
14.Vakrasana
15.Ardha-Matsyendrasana
16.Paschimatanasana
17.Supta Vajrasanai
18.Yoga Mudra
19.Simhasana
20.Gomukhasana
21.Matsyendrasana
22.Mayurasana
23.Kukkutasana
24.Uttana Kurmasana
25.Ushtrasana
26.Gorakshasana
27.Padma - Bakasana
28.Baddha -padmasana
29.Akarmadhanurasana
30.Ugrasana
31.Parvatasana
32.Janushriasana
33.Tolangulasana
34.Muktasana
35.Virasana
36.Guptasana
37.Sankatasana
38.Uttanamandukasana
39.Vrishabhasana
40.Padangusthasana
41.Garbhasana
42.Bhadrasana
43.Kapotasana
44.Ekpadaskandhasna
45.Chakrasana (Sideward)
46.Chakrasana (Backward)
47.Virkshasana
48.Tadasana
49.Pada - hastasana
50.Utkatasana
51.Natarajasana
52.Vatayanasana
53.Garudasana
54.Shirh-padangusthasana
55.Vajrasana
56.Padmasana
57.Siddhasana
58.Swastikasana
59.Shavasana
60.Makarasana
61.Brahmamudra
B.PRANAYAMA
1.Anuloma-viloma
2.Ujjayi
3.Shitali
4.Sitkari
5.Bhastrika
6.Bhramari
7.Suryabhedana
8.Chandrabhedana
9.Murccha(Theory only)
10.Plavini(Theory only)
C.BANDHAS AND MUDRAS
1.Jalandhara Bandha
2.Uddiyana Bandha
3.Jicha Bandha
4.Mula Bandha
D.KRIYAS
1.Jala Neti
2.Sutra Neti
3.Dhauti (Vamana,Danda,Vastra)
4.Nauli
5.Kapalabhati
7.Trataka
