Adv. Teacher Training Course in Yoga
TEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF YOGA (PATANJALA YOGA SUTRA) No. of LECTURES:9 Chitta, Chittabhumis & Vrittis Conceptutal understanding Vikshepa/Antaraya Basic concepts Klesha & Vitarka Abhyasa & Vairagya Concept and practice Kriyayoga Concept and practice Chitaprasadana Concept and practice Bahirangayoga Concept & practice Yama, Niyama. Asana,Pranayama& Pratyahara Antarangayoga Concept & practice Dharana,Dhyana& Samadhi. Total Lectures * TEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF YOGA No. of LECTURES: 9 School of Yoga Importance of Hathayoga I. Hathayoga Representative Texts of Hathayoga Concept of Hatha in Yoga Concept of Hatha and it applied value Asana Asana antiquity, definition classification of Asana Add.T.T.C. VII II.Yogic practices Cleanising processes Introduction of various cleansing processes Satkarma in Gherenda Samhita Kumbhaka Importance of Kumbhaka& Bandhas purpose of Kumbhaka & Bandhas Mudra Status Mudra in Hathayoga Defination, purpose and kids of Mudra Introduction of Yogic Anatomy Cakra, Vayu and Nadi Granthi, Tattva, Vital Points, Adharas etc. 2 Hr. Introduction of Dhyana Introduction of Dhyana in Gheranda Samhita.
STRUCTURE & FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN BODY & EFFECTS OF YOGA PRACTICES ON IT ( No. of lecture:9) Add.T.T.C. VII Modifications in functioning of nervous System through Yogic Practices: Concept of evolution of Brain. Anatomy of brain 3 levels- cortical /Limbic/autonomous Three levels of consciousness lower brain /cortical & supra cortical. Cortical & Limbic parameters of brain development: researches Neuro-endocrine & autonomic balance: (researches) -concept of reconditioning of psycho-physiological mechanism. Concept of cultivation of correct psychological attitude (as per Swami Kuvalayananda s reference). Effect of Yoga on Neuro gladular & Neuro muscular mechanism Functioning of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system Anatomy of medulla oblongata, Pons, cerebellum, Spinal cord and associated ganglions. Anatomy & Physiology of endocrine and exocrine glands and their nervous control. Anatomy & Physiology of neuro muscular junction. Temporary &sustained modifications in both mechanism through regular yogic practices- according to researches. Effect of Yogic Practices on Digestion & Metabolism & concept of Diet. Anatomy of Digestive System. Process of digestion of Protein /fat/sugar Factors affecting digestion. Indigestion & its acute and chronic symptoms. Concept of metabolism /anabolism /catabolism. Metabolic rate / Metabolic need -conceptual understanding. Influence of both process on each other. Modification in both processes through Yogic Practices (Temporary & long standing- according to researches). Concept & Principles of diet: Yogic, Ayurvedic & Modern View- Comparative Study.
Pranayama: Part I Pranayama Part II Relation in detail: breath, mind & Metabolism Mechanism of breathing and factors influence the breathing. Anatomical consideration of respiratory track and associated musculo- skeletal structures. Definition of Pranayama- Traditional and Scientific. Psycho- Physiological effects of Pranayama: Temporarily &sustained on each system, Cell. (Researches about this.) Neuro-physiological alterations through Pranayama. Variety of breathing techniques and their therapeutic importance- 8 types of Pranayamas. Hints ( considering anatomy and physiology) for proper practice of all techniques. Concept of advancement in Pranayam : extension,sustaining, rhythm/ Bandha/ Keval Kumbhaka. Vital energy its channelization through pranayama spiritual concept of Pranayama / Spiritual aspect of Pranayama. Scientific analysis of effect of Pranayama as per traditional references Hathayoga/Upanishda Pranayama & meditation Asana: part I Asana Part II Scientific basis of concept of Asana Definition of Asana- Scintifically & also view of Hatha & Patanjali Asana and Physical exercise Diffrence in detail both. Physiological effects of asanas on each sytem/organ/ Cell Psychological effects of Asana. Spiritual Views : About channelization of energy & Alertness. Development stage in Asana: effort and effortlessness comparative study. Concept of Yoga injury regarding the misuse of Asana. Types of Asanas Meditative/ Relative / Cultural Practical hints about Asanas. To avoid injury and how to develop for the advancement. Therapeutic application of Asana. Researches about asana: In Kaivalyadhama and outside ( Fundamental& Therapeutic).
Asana and Their Scientific evaluations. (Described in Hatha & Gheranda Samihita) Asana for awareness. Kriya : (Cleansing Process) Yogic Practices according to different Age & Conditions: Need of cleansing according to various Conditions (Psychophysiological) with traditional references View of Hathapradeipika & Gheranda: Explanation within scientific parameters. Neti/Dahuti.Basti Kapalbahti/Nauli / Trataka : mechanism importance & Limitation Agnisara/varisara: mechanism importance & Limitation Researches about Kriyas in Kaivalyadhama & outside. Therapeutic application of various Kriyas. Shatkarmas & Panchkarma ( Comparative Study) Kriya Yoga Patanjali s view explanation within scientific parameters. Yoga for School Children Yoga in teen age ; Male / Female Yoga in pregnancy/ lactation Yoga in middle age Yoga in metabolic disorders. Obesity/Hypertension/Diabetes. Yoga after menopause Yoga in old age
* PSYCHOLOGICAL BASES OF YOGA( No. of Lecture:09) Psychophysiology Psychology of Samkhya & Psychology of Yoga Darshana of Traditional Yoga Taittiriya Aranyaka 2 Hrs. Etiology of Existential Psychological Normality Normality in the Yogic cantext Disorders. Yogic Normality. Remedies on Existentionl Existential disorders, Modern Medical etiology Disorders. and P.Y.S. approach Genesis in Patanjala Yoga sutra Add. T.T.C. I Traditional Yoga for Self Development. Experiential Yoga in the context of therapy. Experiential Yoga in the context of therapy. Yoga for Adjustments Adjustment &Yoga Adjustment &Yoga 1 Hrs. Personality Development Personality Development Psychological theories Yogic approach 2 Hrs. Prayer for mental health. Psychology of Prayer in the Yogic context Psychology of Prayer Types & benefits of Prayer. Yoga, Health & Education ( No. of Lectures 8) UNIT SUB-UNIT TOPICS SUB-TOPICS HRS. Concept of Value- nature, role and Classfication. Yoga and Value Education A.Value Education Rationale of Value Education Aims and Objectives of Value Eduation Yoga as a Method of Value Education- 4 Hrs. Adv.TTC Yama and Niyama, Asana and Kriya Yoga. Yoga for Health and Physical Fitness B.Health and Fitness Factors of Health and Fitness Research work done on Health oriented fitness through Yoga 9 Hr. 4 Hrs
Shirshasana Uttan padasana Pawan Muktasana Vipritakarani Sarvangasana Matsyasana Halasana Bhujangasana Shalbhasna Dhanurasana Makarasana Vakrasana/ Ardhamatsydrasana Paschimottanasana Vajarasana Supta Vajrasana Yoga Mudra Ushtrasana Gomukhasana Bhadrasana Chakrasana(Lateral) Vrikshasana Garudasana Utkatasana Padhastasana Other Asana Naukasana(Supine) Naukasana(Prone) Akarna Dhanurasana Meditative Pose Padmasana Siddhasana Practical Yoga Ugrasana Trikonasana Chakrasana(Backward) Mantra Recitation Pranva Japa Swsti Mantra Om Stavan Agnisara(Agnisara) Jala Neti Rubber Neti Vamana Dhuti Danda Dhuti Trataka Drishti Bhru Madhya Nasagra Pranayama Anulom-Viloma Ujjayi Sitkari Bhastrika Mudra & Bandha Simha Mudra Brahama mudra Mula Bhandha Jalandhar Bandha Kriyas Kapalabhati Uddiyana