Course Overview

Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy. (PGDYT) It is a 1-year postgraduate diploma focused on yoga therapy — combining traditional yogic practices with applied anatomy, physiology & therapeutic techniques for health and wellness. The course is affiliated with Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University, Jaipur (JRRUS).

Program Highlights/Admission Procedure

Eligibility for Admission: Candidates who have passed Graduation in any discipline shall be eligible for admission.

Duration of the Course: One (1) year.

Intake: 40 seats per intake

Mode: Full-time

Passing Requirement: It is mandatory to pass separately in both the Theory and Practical examinations.

Diploma: University (JRRUS)

Attendance Requirement: A minimum of 75% attendance is compulsory in both Theory and Practical papers. In the absence of the prescribed attendance, the student shall not be permitted to appear in the examination.

Other Rules: All other rules shall be applicable as prescribed by the University from time to time.

Curriculum

1. YT-01 Fundamentals of Yoga Therapy (Theory Paper)
2. YT-02 Patanjali Yoga Sutra (Theory Paper)
3. YT-03 Human Anatomy and Physiology (Theory Paper)
4. YT-04 Yoga Therapy for Common Diseases – I (Theory Paper)
5. YT-05 Yoga Therapy for Common Diseases – II (Theory Paper)
6. YT-06 Health and Psychology

Practical Papers

1. YP-01 Yoga Therapy Methodology
2. YP-02 Yogic Practices for Emotional Development and Advanced (Applied) Yoga Techniques
3. YP-03 Yogic Practices (Asana, Pranayama, Bandha, Mudra, Shatkarma and Meditation)
4. YP-04 Clinical Assessment and Evaluation Plan

Objectives of the Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy Programme

1. To understand and internalize human values in life through Yoga
2. To understand the nature, objectives, and fundamental principles of Yoga and to internalize them.
3. To study the classical and contemporary Yoga concepts propounded by sages and seers and to understand their application in daily life.
4. To comprehend the theoretical and practical aspects of Yoga.
5. To understand the coordination of mind and body through Yoga, connect it with spiritual elements, and experience truth.
6. To achieve control over psychosomatic disorders through Yogic practices.
7. To encourage self-practice and acquire practical professional skills.
8. To develop skills for the use of Yogic practices for the development, balance, and protection of various organs of the body.
9. To understand the concept of health in place of disease-centered medical principles.
10. To understand appropriate Yoga therapy techniques for different individual conditions and make them available for public welfare.
11. To promote Yoga through continuous innovative research.

Career Opportunities

• Successful learner get the jobs as a Yoga Teacher or equivalent in the Yoga Institutions
• Yoga Centres, Health Clubs
• Naturopathy Hospitals and various schools and colleges.
• Yoga Teacher in studios, gyms
• Private Yoga Instructor
• Online Yoga Teacher
• Yoga Retreat Facilitator

Course Fee

• The Fee for the Programme is  ₹ 16,000* for Indian Citizens. The fee excludes the cost of Study Material, Examination and Practical/ Training.
• The center will charge the separate fee of accommodation, food & other miscellaneous facilities accordingly.

Passing Criteria

A candidate should secure 50% marks in all components separately to be eligible for certification

Examination Scheme Grand Total : 1000 Marks

Theory: 600 Marks

Practical: 400 Marks