{"id":787,"date":"2020-10-05T19:09:41","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T13:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/?page_id=787"},"modified":"2022-05-21T20:46:08","modified_gmt":"2022-05-21T15:16:08","slug":"yoga-wellness-instructor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoga Wellness Instructor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yoga Wellness Instructor is the second level certification by Ayush under the category of <strong>Yoga Education &amp; Training<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a20ca501d7aa\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a20ca501d7aa\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/#What_Yoga_Wellness_Instructor_can_do\" >What Yoga Wellness Instructor can do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/#Requirement_Eligibility\" >Requirement\/ Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/#Minimum_Age_for_Yoga_Wellness_Instructor_Certification\" >Minimum Age for Yoga Wellness Instructor Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/#Duration_of_Course\" >Duration of Course<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/#Syllabus_Mark_Distribution\" >Syllabus &amp; Mark Distribution<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/#Theory_Part\" >Theory Part<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/#1_Introduction_to_Yoga_and_Yogic_Practices\" >1 Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/#2_Introduction_to_Yoga_Texts\" >2 Introduction to Yoga Texts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/#3_Yoga_for_Wellness\" >3 Yoga for Wellness<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/#Practical_Part\" >Practical Part<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/#Demonstration_Skills_80_Marks\" >Demonstration Skills (80 Marks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/#Teaching_Skills_Methods_of_Teaching_Yoga\" >Teaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/#Application_of_Knowledge_10_Marks\" >Application of Knowledge (10 Marks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/#Field_Experience_10_Marks\" >Field Experience (10 Marks)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/#Reference_Books_for_Theory_Practicals_Exam\" >Reference Books for Theory &amp; Practicals Exam<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/#Theory_Exam_Reference_Books\" >Theory Exam Reference Books<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/yoga-wellness-instructor\/#Practical_Exams_Reference_Books\" >Practical Exams Reference Books<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Yoga_Wellness_Instructor_can_do\"><\/span>What Yoga Wellness Instructor can do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>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<\/p>\n<p>The job requires individual to have good communication skills, time management skills and ability to understand the body language of the trainees. The job requires individual to possess key qualities such as self discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time management, empathetic, language proficiency.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirement_Eligibility\"><\/span>Requirement\/ Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria.<\/li>\n<li>For admission in the course it is suggested that the candidate shouldhave passed 12thstandard\/ higher secondary school certificate from a recognized board or equivalent. However, the Yoga Institutions can define their own eligibility.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_Age_for_Yoga_Wellness_Instructor_Certification\"><\/span>Minimum Age for Yoga Wellness Instructor Certification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No age limit means any person of any age can apply for this certification.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duration_of_Course\"><\/span><span id=\"Duration_of_Course\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Duration of Course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not less than 400 hours or not less than 6 month as part time or not less than 3 month as full time course.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Syllabus_Mark_Distribution\"><\/span>Syllabus &amp; Mark Distribution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Total Marks of Exam for Certification of Yoga Protocol Instructor is 200. Out of this, theory Part will be of 60 marks and the Practical of will be 140. <strong>Total Marks: 200<\/strong> (Theory: 60 + Practical: 140)<\/p>\n<p>Theory Exam consists of 60 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/ugc-net-yoga-mcq-qci-practice-tests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Multiple Choice Questions<\/a>, each of 1 mark. All the questions are compulsory. The duration of theory exam is 2 hours. You are required to secure minimum passing marks, otherwise you will not be proceeded for practical exam. Hence, you will need to attend the theory exam by paying the exam fee again at the next available date of examination.<\/p>\n<p>The candidate is required to attain 70% marks, out of the total of theory plus practical. It means that you will required to get 140 marks to clear the exam and get certified. You will required to secure 42 (70%) out of 60 marks of Theory exams and 98 (70%) out of 140 Marks of Practical exams.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theory_Part\"><\/span>Theory Part<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The duration of the theory examination is <strong>2 hours<\/strong>. The candidates shall mark the answer in Optical Mark Reader (OMR) sheet. There is <strong>no negative marking <\/strong>in the written examination.Theory exam paper is <strong>bilingual<\/strong> \u2013 English &amp; Hindi. For exam in other language, the question paper is in English and the language selected.<\/p>\n<p>The theory exam consists of the following syllabus and each part is of 20 marks.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices (20 marks)<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Yoga Texts (20 marks)<\/li>\n<li>Yoga for Wellness (20 marks)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Introduction_to_Yoga_and_Yogic_Practices\"><\/span>1 Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Yoga: Etymology, definitions (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwad Gita &amp; Kathopanishad), aim, objectives and misconceptions.<\/li>\n<li>Yoga: Its origin, history and development.<\/li>\n<li>Brief Introduction to Samkhya and Yoga Darshana.<\/li>\n<li>Life sketches and teachings of Yoga masters (Maharishi Ramana, Shri Aurobindo Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati).<\/li>\n<li>Principles of Yoga and practices of healthy living.<\/li>\n<li>Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga.<\/li>\n<li>Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga.1.8Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga.<\/li>\n<li>Concept and principles of Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskaraand their significance in Yoga Sadhana.<\/li>\n<li>Concept and principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.<\/li>\n<li>Concept and principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.<\/li>\n<li>Concept and principles of Pranayama: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Tri Bandha and their health benefits.<\/li>\n<li>Dhyana and its significance in health and well being.<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Yogic relaxation techniques with special reference to Yoga Nidra.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Introduction_to_Yoga_Texts\"><\/span>2 Introduction to Yoga Texts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Introduction to Prasthanatrayee, Purushartha Chatushtaya and goal of human life.<\/li>\n<li>Yoga in Kathopnishad, Prashanopanisha, Tattriyopnishad with special emphasis on Panchakosha Vivek and Ananda Mimamsa.<\/li>\n<li>Concept of Sthitaprajna, Bhakti, Karma and Dhyana in Bhagavad Gita.<\/li>\n<li>Significance of Bhagavad Gita in day to day life.<\/li>\n<li>Concept of healthy living in Bhagavad Gita (Ahara, Vihara, Achara, Vichara).<\/li>\n<li>Study of Patanjal Yoga Sutra including selected sutras from following chapters (I-1 to 12, II-46 -51,III-1 to 4).<\/li>\n<li>Concept of Chitta, Chitta Bhumi,Chitta Vritti, Chitta Vikshepa,Chittaprasadanamand their relationship with wellness.<\/li>\n<li>Bahiranga Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara).<\/li>\n<li>Antaranga Yoga of Maharisi Patanjali (Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi).<\/li>\n<li>Concept of mental well being according to Patanjala Yoga.<\/li>\n<li>Hatha Yoga: Its parampara, knowledge of basic Yoga texts (Hatha Pradipika and Gherand Samhita). Relationship between Hatha yoga and Raja Yoga.<\/li>\n<li>Sadhaka and Badhaka tatva, principle to be followed by Hatha Yoga practitioner.<\/li>\n<li>Concept of Matha, Mitahara, Pathya &amp; Apthaya.<\/li>\n<li>Concepts of Nadis, Prana and Pranayama for Subjective experiences.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Hatha Yoga practices for wellness (Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama, Mudra, Nadaanusandhana).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Yoga_for_Wellness\"><\/span>3 Yoga for Wellness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>General introduction to human body and nine major systems of human body.<\/li>\n<li>Introductions to sensory organs(Eyes, Nose, Ears, Tongue and Skin).<\/li>\n<li>Basic functions of nine major systems of human body and homeostasis.<\/li>\n<li>Yogic concept of health and wellness.<\/li>\n<li>Concept of Tri doshas, Sapta Dhatu, Agni, Vayu and Mala; their role in wellness.<\/li>\n<li>Concepts of Dinacharya and Ritucharya and their importance in well being.<\/li>\n<li>Importance of Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya in well being.<\/li>\n<li>Yogic concept of mental hygiene: Ma\u00eetre, Karuna, Mudita&amp; Upeksha).<\/li>\n<li>Importance of psychosocial environment for health and wellness.<\/li>\n<li>Yogic concept and principles of Ahara(Mitahara, Yuktahara).<\/li>\n<li>Health benefits of Surya namaskara, Shat karma, Asanas, Pranayama and practices leading to Dhyana (as per the practical syllabus of the course).<\/li>\n<li>Salient features and contra indications of Yoga practices for well being (as per the practical syllabus of the course).<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of common diseases; their prevention and management by Yoga.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of role of Yoga inthe management of non communicable diseases.<\/li>\n<li>Concept of stress and Yogic management of stress and its consequences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Part\"><\/span>Practical Part<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Practical includes Demonstration, Teaching skill, Therapy skill, Evaluation skill, application of knowledge and field Experience as per the level of certification.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demonstration_Skills_80_Marks\"><\/span><strong>Demonstration Skills (80 Marks)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h5\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Prayer:<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Concept and Recitation of Pranava<\/li>\n<li>Concept and Recitation of Hymns<\/li>\n<li>Selected universal prayers, invocations and Nishpatti Bhava<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Yogic Shat Karma<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Neti: Sutra Neti and Jala Neti<\/li>\n<li>Dhauti: VamanaDhauti (Kunjal)<\/li>\n<li>Kapalbhati (Vatakrama)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayamaa<\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">a.Yogic Sukshma Vyayama(Micro circulation practices):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Neck Movement: Griva Shakti Vikasaka(I,II,III,IV)<\/li>\n<li>Shoulder Movement: Bhuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka<\/li>\n<li>Trunk Movement: Kati Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV, V )<\/li>\n<li>Knee Movement: Jangha Shakti Vikasaka(II-A&amp;B ) Janu Shakti Vikasaka<\/li>\n<li>Ankle movement: Pada-mula shakti Vikasaka \u2013A&amp;B Gulpha-pada-pristha-pada-tala shakti Vikasaka<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>b.<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> Yogic Sthula Vyayama(Macro circulation practices)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sarvanga Pushti<\/li>\n<li>Hrid Gati (Engine daud)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Yogic Surya Namaskara with Mantra<\/h6>\n<h6>Yogasana<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Yogasana5<\/li>\n<li>Tadasana, Hastottanasana, Vrikshasana<\/li>\n<li>Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana<\/li>\n<li>Trikonasana, Parshva Konasana, Katichakrasana<\/li>\n<li>Dandasana, Padmasana, Vajarasana<\/li>\n<li>Yogamudrasana, Parvatasana<\/li>\n<li>Bhadrasana,Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttana Mandukasana<\/li>\n<li>Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana<\/li>\n<li>Vakrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Gomukhasana<\/li>\n<li>Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana<\/li>\n<li>Pavanamuktasana and its variations<\/li>\n<li>Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana, Sarala-Matsyasana<\/li>\n<li>Shavasana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Preparatory Breathing Practices<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Sectional Breathing (Abdominal, Thoracic and Clavicular Breathing)<\/li>\n<li>Yogic Deep Breathing<\/li>\n<li>Anuloma Viloma\/ Nadi Shodhana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Pranayama<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka<\/li>\n<li>Ujjayee Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)<\/li>\n<li>SheetaleePranayama (Without Kumbhaka)<\/li>\n<li>SitkareePranayama (Without Kumbhaka)<\/li>\n<li>BhramareePranayama (Without Kumbhaka)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Concept and Demonstration of Bandha<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Jalandhara Bandha<\/li>\n<li>Uddiyana Bandha<\/li>\n<li>Mula Bandha<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Concept and Demonstration of Mudra<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Yoga Mudra<\/li>\n<li>Maha Mudra<\/li>\n<li>Vipareetakarani Mudra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Practices leading to Dhyana Sadhana<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Body awareness and Breath awareness<\/li>\n<li>Yoga Nidra 10.3Antarmauna<\/li>\n<li>Recitation of Pranava and Soham<\/li>\n<li>Recitation of Hymns<\/li>\n<li>Practice of Dhyana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teaching_Skills_Methods_of_Teaching_Yoga\"><\/span>Teaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Teaching methods with special reference to Yoga<\/li>\n<li>Factors influencing Yoga teaching<\/li>\n<li>Need of teaching practice and its use in Yogic practice.<\/li>\n<li>Teaching Aids : Meaning and Need, Role of Language, Voice, Fluency, Clarity and Body language in an ideal presentation<\/li>\n<li>Methods of teaching Yoga to an individual, small group and large group1.6Lecture cum demonstration in Yoga: Its meaning, importance and method of its Presentation<\/li>\n<li>Lesson plan: Its meaning and need<\/li>\n<li>Preparation of lesson plan in Yoga, Preparation of lesson plan for an individual and for a group<\/li>\n<li>Presentation of lessons in specific Yogic practices: Kriya, Asana, Pranayama, and Dhyana.<\/li>\n<li>Assessment of a Yoga class (detection and correction of mistakes).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_of_Knowledge_10_Marks\"><\/span>Application of Knowledge (10 Marks)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Field_Experience_10_Marks\"><\/span><span id=\"D_Field_Experience_(10_Marks)\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Field Experience (10 Marks)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Thus, Practical Test consists of Demonstration Skills: 80 marks, Teaching Skills: 40 Marks, Application of Knowledge: 10 Marks, Field Experience: 10 Marks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reference_Books_for_Theory_Practicals_Exam\"><\/span>Reference Books for Theory &amp; Practicals Exam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yoga Certification Board has suggested a list of recommended books for theory as well as practical exams. These books are listed below alongwith their links where they can be bought or downloaded:<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theory_Exam_Reference_Books\"><\/span>Theory Exam Reference Books<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cYoepC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Yoga Darshan, by Harikrishandass Goyandka, Geeta Press, Gorakhpur.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Upanishad, Vol. I By Ravi Shankar, Sri Sri<\/li>\n<li>Jnana Yoga, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33nKTsk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Bhakti Yoga<\/a>, Karma Yoga, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36pNFPr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Raja Yoga<\/a> (Separate Books) by Swami Vivekananda, Advaita Ashram, Kolkata. These are very low cost books (in the range of Rs.60-100) and can be purchased from Amazon.<\/li>\n<li>Hathayoga ke Aadhar avam Prayoga(Sanskrit-Hindi),\u00a0By Basavaraddi I. V. and Pathak, S. P. MDNIY, New Delhi, 2007<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33kD8Df\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Hatha Yoga Pradipika<\/a> by G.S. Sahay.\u00a0 This book is v<span class=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\" data-hook=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\"><span class=\"a-size-base review-text\" data-hook=\"review-body\">ery much useful for who are preparing for UGC NET and QCI exams. Word by word meaning is given in this book.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\" data-hook=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\"><span class=\"a-size-base review-text\" data-hook=\"review-body\">It has g<\/span><\/span>ood explanations of shlokas. <span class=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\" data-hook=\"cr-widget-FocalReviews\"><span class=\"a-size-base review-text\" data-hook=\"review-body\"> <span class=\"a-size-base review-text review-text-content\" data-hook=\"review-body\">Word by word meaning from Sanskrit to English. Author\u2019s detailed and valuable notes make this book special for all Yoga, Specially suitable for all Acadamic use.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cOjzqa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Shreemad Bhagvadgita<\/a>, Gita press Gorakhpur. This book is available in both format \u2013 hard cover and soft cover. There is not much difference in the prices of both as well as the shipping charges are not much different. So, better to purchase hard bound book.<\/li>\n<li>Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for Level 2 By Quality Council of India (QCI),Excel Books, New Delhi 2016<\/li>\n<li>Yogic Suksma Vyayama By Swami Dhirendra Brahmachari, Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi, 1986<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cUOJMG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Ayurveda, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha<\/a>, Chakrapani Publications, Jaipur.\u00a0 If anyone wants to know, learn about Ayurveda, then this is your complete guide for you . This BOOK will answer all your enquiry and doubts about any serious health issues and diseases.<\/li>\n<li>Gheranda Samhita By Digambarji Swami and Gharote M.L. Kaivalyadhama S.M.Y.M. Samiti, Lonavala 1997<\/li>\n<li>Yogic Suksma Vyayama, Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/YogicSukshmaVyayamEnglishDhirendraBrahmachari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">download the book<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6J6Cys6nBs8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">see all the techniques of sukshama vyayam given by Swami Dhirendra himself<\/a> on youtube.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33sj425\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Upanishads<\/a> (23rdyear Special), Kalyan, Geeta Press, Gorakhpur.<\/li>\n<li>Yoga ke Sidhant Evam Abhyas, By Kalidas Joshi and Ganesh Shankar, Madhya Pradesh Hindigrantha Akadami,Bhopal, 1995<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ipfSrS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices,<\/a> M. M. Gore, Kanchana Prakashana, Lonavala.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cUUSse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Management of Common Diseases by Swami Karmananda<\/a>, Bihar Yoga Publication Trust<\/li>\n<li>Yoga Module for Wellness Series (1 to 10) By MDNIY, MDNIY, New Delhi 2011<\/li>\n<li>How to manage Stress through Yoga By Basavaraddi, I.V., MDNIY, New Delhi<\/li>\n<li>Cyclopedia Vol I, II, III &amp; IV By Jayadeva, Yogendra<\/li>\n<li>Management of Common Diseases By Swami Karmananda, Bihar Yoga Publication Trust, 2006, Munger<\/li>\n<li>Yoga &amp; Mental Health and beyond By Bhogal, R. S, ACE Enterprises, Madhu Rajnagar, Pune Road, Pune, 2010<\/li>\n<li>A Glimse of the Human body By Telles, Shirley, Swami Vivekanand Yoga Prakashan, Bangalore, 1998<\/li>\n<li>Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers by Basavaraddi, I. V. &amp; others, MDNIY, New Delhi. You will need to contact or visit Morari Desai National Institute of Yoga in Delhi to procure this book.\u00a0 Their phone numbers are 23711657, 23718301, 23721472 Email: mdniy@yahoo.co.in.\u00a0 This book is a part of training material developed under the Project \u201cIntroduction of Yoga in School Health\u201d initiated by MNDIY, New Delhi under the auspices of Ministry of Ayush. This book covers all important components of Yoga which a yoga teachr needs to know. The book comprises of eight chapters appropriately divided in two sections \u2013 theory and practical.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Exams_Reference_Books\"><\/span><span id=\"Practical_Exams_Reference_Books\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Practical Exams Reference Books<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Yogic Suksma Vyayama, Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/YogicSukshmaVyayamEnglishDhirendraBrahmachari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">download the book<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6J6Cys6nBs8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">see all the techniques of sukshama vyayam given by Swami Dhirendra himself<\/a> on youtube.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/in.ernet.dli.2015.533774\/page\/n277\/mode\/2up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yogasana Vijnana<\/a>, Dheerendra Yoga Prakashana, New Delhi. You can download from the <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/in.ernet.dli.2015.533774\/page\/n277\/mode\/2up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">link<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2SgJfSK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Light on Yoga<\/a> by BKS Iyengar, Harper Collins Publisher<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2GrkvVo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha<\/a>, Bihar School of Yoga, Munger.<\/li>\n<li>Pranayama By Swami Kuvalyananda, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, 1992<\/li>\n<li>A Monograph on Yogic Suksma Vyayama, by I.V. Basavaraddi, MDNIY<\/li>\n<li>A Monograph on Shatakarma, by I.V. Basavaraddi, MDNIY<\/li>\n<li>A Monograph on Yogasana, by I.V. Basavaraddi, MDNIY<\/li>\n<li>A Monograph on Pranayama, by I.V. Basavaraddi, MDNIY<\/li>\n<li>Pratah Smarana By Basavaraddi, I.V. &amp; Bharti Swami Anant, MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016<\/li>\n<li>Suryanamashkara By Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, 2006<\/li>\n<li>Yogic Pranayama By Joshi K.S., Orient Paperbacks, New Delhi 2009<\/li>\n<li>Yoga professionals Official Guidebookfor level 2 By Quality Council of India (QCI), Excel Books, New Delhi 2016<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jAVaGU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Asana Why &amp; How ?, by O.P.Tiwari, Kaivalyadhama, SMYM Samiti, Lonavla<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jrUNyv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Suryanamaskar<\/a> by Swami Satyananda Saraswati Bihar School of Yoga, Munger<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Gudhjq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for Level 1<\/a>, Excel Books, New Delhi (QCI)<\/li>\n<li>Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers by Basavaraddi, I. V. &amp; others, MDNIY, New Delhi.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jptaGm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Teaching Methods for Yogic practices by Shri M.L.Gharote, Kaivalyadhama Ashram, Lonavla<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Yoga Shastra (Vol-I &amp; II) by BKS Iyengar, Ramamani Iyenger Memorial Yoga, Institute, PuneYOG, Mumbai<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ES2crN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\">Pranayama Rahasya by Swami Ramdeva<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Yoga Shastra (Vol-I &amp; II) Ramamani Iyenger Memorial Yoga By Iyengar, B.K.S, Institute, Pune YOG, Mumbai<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/yogacertificationboard.nic.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Syllabus-YWI-Version0.2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yoga Certification Board Website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Telegram Group for Study Material<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/yogastudymaterial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/t.me\/yogastudymaterial<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"canvasWrapper\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yoga Wellness Instructor is the second level certification by Ayush under the category of Yoga Education &amp; Training. 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