YOGA & YTTP
Yoga is a science as well an art of healthy living physically, mentally, morally and spiritually. It is not limited by race, age, sex, religion, cast or creed and can be practiced by those who seek fitness and well-being.
What is yoga?
In practice, yoga is an applied science of the mind and body. It comes from the Hindu Vedas (scriptures). Practice and study of it help to bring about a natural balance of body and mind in which the state of health can manifest itself. Yoga itself does not create health; rather, it creates an internal environment that allows the individual to come to his own state of dynamic balance, or health. Basically, yoga teaches that a healthy person is a harmoniously integrated unit of body, mind and spirit. Therefore, good health requires a simple, natural diet, exercise in fresh air, a serene and untroubled mind and the awareness that main’s deepest and highest self is identical with the spirit of God. As a result, to many devotees, yoga becomes a philosophy that offers instruction and insight into every aspect of life: the spiritual, the mental and the physical. Of course, because it is all-encompassing, people who want to pick and choose from its smorgasbord can do so without being disappointed. Yoga is equally satisfying as a physical therapy alone.
The concepts and practices of Yoga originated in India about several thousand years ago. Its founders were great Saints and Sages. The great Yogis presented rational interpretation of their experiences of Yoga and brought about a practical and scientifically sound method within every one’s reach. Yoga today, is no longer restricted to hermits, saints, and sages; it has entered into our everyday lives and has aroused a worldwide awakening and acceptance in the last few decades
The science of Yoga and its techniques have now been reoriented to suit modern sociological needs and lifestyles. Experts of various branches of medicine including modern medical sciences are realising the role of these techniques in the prevention and mitigation of diseases and promotion of health.
A Five-Limbed Tree of Yoga
At our teaching center in Brazil, we employ the same basic Yoga methods taught around the world since the system began. For my work with special children, I divide these methods into five basic areas of practice:
1. Asanas, or body postures
2. Pranayama, or breathing exercises
3. Cleansing practices
4. Music and sound therapy
5. Deep relaxation.
Yoga is one of the six systems of Vedic philosophy.
Maharishi Patanjali, rightly called “The Father of Yoga” compiled and refined various aspects of Yoga systematically in his “Yoga Sutras” (aphorisms). He advocated the eight folds path of Yoga, popularly known as “Ashtanga Yoga” for all-round development of human beings.
Ashtanga Yoga
1. Yama
2. Niyama
3. Asana
4. Pranayama
5. Pratyahara
6. Dharana
7. Dhyana
8. Samadhi
These components advocate certain restraints and observances, physical discipline, breath regulations, restraining the sense organs, contemplation, meditation and Samadhi. These steps are believed to have a potential for improvement of physical health by enhancing circulation of oxygenated blood in the body, retraining the sense organs thereby inducing tranquillity and serenity of mind. The practice of Yoga prevents psychosomatic disorders and improves an individual’s resistance and ability to endure stressful situations.
Pranayama
Pranayama is an aspect of yoga, that deals with breathing. Pranayam is a method of controlling prana or life force through the regulation of breathing. It is the breathing process or the control of the motion of inhalation, exhalation and the retention of vital energy.
1. Bhastrika Pranayam
Procedure : Take deep breaths and then completely breathe out.
Duration : 2 mins atleast. 5 mins maximum.
Benefits : helps in heart, lungs, brain, depression, migraine, paralysis, neural system. increase aabha.
2. kapal bhati Pranayam
Procedure : Push air forcefully out. Stomach will itself go in.
Duration : Start with 30 times or 1 min. increase upto 5 mins min. upto 10 mins max.
Benefits : increases aabha and tej. helps in obesity, constipation, gastric, acidity, Croesus(liver), hepatitis B, uterus, diabetes, stomach problems, cholesterol, allergic problems, asthma, snoring, concentration, and even cancer and AIDS.
Tips : heart and high BP patients, and weak people do it slowly.
Swamiji says “dharti ki sanjivini hai kapal-bhati pranayam” and that it “cures all diseases of world”.
3. Bhhara Pranayam
Procedure : Breathe air out, touch chin to chest (Jalandhar Bandh?), squeeze stomach completely and hold for a while. then release chin, breathe in slowly.
Duration : 3 times to 5 times normally. maximum upto 11 times. And extremely max upto 21 times (in winters).
Benefits : Helpful for stomach(udar), hernia, urinal, uterus
Tips : not for heart and high BP patients.
4. Anulom vilom Pranayam
Procedure : Hold your right nasal with thumb, breathe in from left. Now open right nasal and close left nasal with middle and ring finger and breathe out from right nasal. Now breathe in from right nasal. Now close right nasal and open left and breathe out and in from left nasal. and so on.
Duration : atleast 10 minutes.
Benefits : Helpful for heart, high BP, heart blockage, vat-cuf-pit, arthritis, cartilage, bent ligaments, sinual fluid reduced, parkinson, paralysis, neural related, depression, migraine pain, asthma, sinus, allergy
Tips : breathe into lungs not to stomach. no organ in stomach absorb oxygen. Do not hurry. Do it slowly. Rest whenever needed (in any pranayam).
5. bhramri Pranayam
Procedure : Close ears with thumb, index finger on forehead, and rest three on base of nose touching eyes. Breathe in. And now breathe out through nose while humming like a bee.
Duration : 10 minutes
Benefits : tension, hypertension, high BP, heart, heart blockage, paralysis, migraine pain, confidence, concentration.
6. Udgeeth Pranayam
Procedure : Breathe in deeply, and chant ‘Om’kar. OOOOOOm ( long O and small m )
Duration : 10 minutes or more
Benefits : meditation, peace of mind and relaxation.
7. ujjayi Pranayam
Procedure : Sit erect in any comfortable posture. Keep spine erect. Inhale, slowly drawing air by both the nostrils in such a way that while inhaling the touch of air is experienced in the throat and some sound is produced. During inhalation do not allow abdomen to bulge out, let the chest expand. After completing inhalation slowly exhale. During exhalation chest should go inside and abdomen should remain steady.
Benefits : raises body heat, the sound vibrations calm and focus the mind, letting you relax more. Lower blood pressure and slow heart rate. Effectively used for pain reduction, insomnia, and migraines.
Yoga Teacher Training Programme
Course Code – 495-499
(Course Curriculum)
The ‘Yoga Teachers’ Training Programme is an intensive certificate course providing in-depth knowledge of yoga practices and pedagogy of Yoga. The programme is open to all those who are interested to become ‘Yoga Teachers’ and is open for both Indian and foreign nationals.
Yoga has a important place in Indian culture and heritage. Yoga has been incorporated in our lifestyles since ancient times. Yoga is an art of living for healthy life which establishes the relationship between mind and body. Yoga is the science of discipline that creates personality by making the all-round development of body, mind and self-power. Today, Yoga is attracting everyone for being healthy and staying fit. Therefore, yoga education is so much in demand now a days.
Objectives
The aim of the Programme is to train the ‘Yoga Learners’ in sectors of Health and Education.
After completion of this Programme, a trainee would have –
- Basic knowledge on Human Anatomy and Physiology;
- Understanding of Principles and Philosophy of Yoga;
- Good knowledge of Preparations and Precautions for Yogic practices;
- Understanding of Concepts of Health, Hygiene, Diet and Yogic Culture;
- Learning of Applications of Integrated approach of Yoga;
- Ability to conduct yoga classes and
- Ability to train the
Job Opportunities
Successful learner of the Yoga Teachers’ Training Programme can get the jobs as a Yoga Teacher or equivalent in the Yoga Institutions, Yoga Centres, Health Clubs, Naturopathy Hospitals and various schools and colleges etc.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 12th class pass OR equivalent from any recognised Board of School Education/University.
- 18 + years of
Target group
All Indian and foreign nationals, who fulfil the eligibility criteria.
Duration of the Course
Minimum contact hours of the Course – 240 Hrs.
The Course will be offered in two modes:
- One Month Residential Course
- One year Course in workshop mode means 03 workshops of 30 days during the period
i.e. each workshop will be of 10 days.
(In both cases, the contact hours will remain the same, i.e. 240 hours, which will be considered equivalent to one year course. Candidates can get admission in any mode as per convenience.)
Scheme of Study Theory – 30 % Practical Training – 50 % Learners Portfolio – 20 %
Instructional Strategy
- Self instructional printed material
- Face to face classes at AVIs/Study centres;
- Hands on Experience/Practical-Training Facilities at AVIs/Study centers;
- Audio and Video supported Material.
Course Content:
The course curriculum consist of five Subjects/Papers (Three Theory & Two practical Training)
- Philosophy & Physiology of Yoga (Theory Paper)
- Human Body, Diet and Cleansing (Theory Paper)
- Applied Yoga (Theory Paper)
- Yogic Practice and Training (Practical Paper)
- Yoga Teaching Skill (Micro/Macro-Teaching Practical/Training Paper)
Medium of Instruction
The Course Material is available in medium Hindi. It will be available in English and Sanskrit also at the earliest.
Admission Procedure
- Prescribed application form available with the Prospectus, which can be procured from NIOS or its training centre or from NIOS website, nios.ac.in.
- Students may submit their application form round the year at the training centre or take admission
- The admission will be valid for five
Course Fee
- The Fee for the Programme is $ 500 for the foreign nationals and 10,000 for Indian
Citizens. The fee includes the cost of Study Training. Material, Examination and Practical/
- The centre will charge the separate fee of accommodation, food & other miscellaneous facilities
Scheme for Evaluation & Certification:
For appearing in examination, the learner will apply on the prescribed format for examination. There will be evaluation of both components, theory as well as the practical separately. NIOS will award the final certificate to the learners completing the programme successfully.
| S. No. | Subject/Paper of Yoga Teachers’ Training Programme | Course Code | Max. Marks & Time | Total Marks | |
| M. Marks | Hours | ||||
| 1 | Philosophy & Physiology of Yoga | 495 | 50 | 3 | 50 |
| 2 | Human Body, Diet and Cleansing | 496 | 50 | 3 | 50 |
| 3 | Applied Yoga | 497 | 50 | 3 | 50 |
| 4 | Yogic Practice and Training (Practical | 498 | 150 | 5 | 200 |
| Paper ) + | |||||
| Learners Port Folio | 50 | ||||
| 5 | Yoga Teaching Skill and Practice | 499 | 100 | 3 | 150 |
| (Micro/Macro-Teaching (Practical Paper ) + | |||||
| Learners Port Folio | 50 | ||||
| Grand Total = | 500 | ||||
Passing Criteria: A
candidate should secure 50% marks in all components
separately to be eligible for certification.