Yoga Master

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What Yoga Master can do?

Shall act as Master Educator/ Trainer in Yoga Educational programs. Skilled professionals can teach, evaluate & assess for all categories ofcertification under Yoga Training and Education & will be a guiding force.

Requirement/ Eligibility

For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria.
For admission in the course it is suggested/ desired that the candidate should be graduate in any stream from a recognized University or equivalent. However, the Yoga Institutions can define their own eligibility.

Minimum Age for Yoga Master

Any person of any age can apply for this certification.

Personal Attributes

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, empathy, language proficiency, engaging with students, dedication to teaching, ability to build caring relationships with students, friendly and approachable, independent, credibility, analytical skills, etc.

Credit points for certificate

92 credits

Duration of course

Not less than 1600 hours.

Syllabus & Marks Distribution

The Total Marks of Exam for Certification of Yoga Protocol Instructor is 200. Out of this, theory Part will be of 120 marks and the Practical of will be 80.

Note: The students who have done PG, M.Sc. in Yoga from the YCB accredited institute, will be given exemption of 10 marks in field experience work. The candidate will be awarded field experience marks after producing certified copy of field experience from his/her institute.

Theory Part

The theory exam consists of the following syllabus and each part is of 30 marks.

Philosophical Foundation of Yoga (30 marks)
Principles and Practices of Yoga in Traditional Texts (30 marks)
Allied Science (30 marks)
Applied Yoga (30 marks)

UNIT 1 Philosophical Foundation of Yoga

Origin and General history and Development ofYoga( Pre vedic to contemporary Period) Definitions of Yoga in different Yoga texts, Aim, Objectives and Misconceptions about Yoga, True Nature and Principles of Yoga.
Meaning and Objectives of Darshana; Branches of Indian Philosophy; Nature of Yoga in Bharatiya Darshana (Indian Philosophy); Salient Features of Shad Drashana; Distinction between Indian Philosophy and Western Philosophy. Essence of Samkhya Yoga and Vedanta Darshana ; General introduction to Nastika Darshana and their Practices.
Introduction to Vedas and Upanishads, Prasthanatrayee & Purushartha Chatushtaya; Yoga in Epics – Ramayana, Mahabharata; Nature of Yoga in Smritis, Puranas, Aagamas and Tantras; Concept of Pancha-Kosha; concept of Nadi, Prana, Kundalini in Tantra, Elements of Yoga in Narada Bhakti Sutra.
Evolution of Yoga: Pre vedic to contemporary Period.
Yoga in Medieval period: Features of Natha Parampara, Bhakti Yoga of Medieval saints, Characteristics of Yoga in Narada Bhakti Sutras, Yoga in the Literature of Saints- Kabirdas, Tulasidas and Surdas.
Elements of Yoga in Jainism (concept of syadvada, Ratnatrya, Kayotarga Buddhism (concept of Aryasatyas, Arya-ashtangika-marga & Vipasana)and Sufism, Sufi Meditation Techniques, Characteristics of Yoga in Sikhism, Elements of Sahaja Yoga or Nama Yoga of Guru Nanak.
Yoga in Modern times : Yoga Traditions of Sri Ramakrishna an Swami Vivekananda, Integral Yoga of Shri Aurbindo, Yoga of Maharishi Raman and Swami Dayanand Saraswati, Yoga Paramparas from modern to contemporary times, contribution of different Yoga guru in the development of Yoga.
Yoga in Contemporary Times: Knowledge of Yoga Parmparas (lineages) of contemporary times; Yoga Parmpara of Yogacharya Sri T. Krishnamacharya, Swami Rama of Himalayas, Maharshi Mahesh Yogi, Swami Dhirendra Brahmchari and their contributions for the development and promotion of Yoga.
Schools of Yoga: Introduction to Schools (Streams) of Yoga.

Yoga Schools with Vedanta Tradition (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, and Dhyana)
Yoga Schools with Samkhya Yoga Tradition (Patanjali Yoga)
Yoga Schools with Tantric Tradition (Hath Yoga, Swara Yoga and Mantra Yoga

UNIT 2 Principles and Practices of Yoga in Traditional Texts

Principal Upanishads: Introduction to Upanishads, Essence of Principle Upanishads ; Yogatattva in Principle Upanishads, Concept of Panchkosha, Tri-sharir, Omkara Upasana; Ashtanga Yoga in Principle Upanishad.
Yogopanishads : Introduction to Yogopanishads ; Essence of Yogopanishads
Bhagavad Gita: General Introduction to Bhagavad Gita (B.G.) and its traditional commentaries, their commentators, Essence of Bhagavadgita as a synthesis of karma, Bhakti and Jnana Yoga; concept of sthitaprajna stages and characteristic ofit. Relevance of Samkhya Yoga and Atman(Purusha), Jivatman in Bhagavadgita and Jnana Yoga in the context of Bhagavadgita; concept of karma Yoga, Nishkam Karma and Karma Phala; Concept of Bhakti Yoga; features of Bhakt; Nature of Bhakti, Means and End ofBhakti-Yoga; Nature of Dhyana as described in Bhagavadgita; concept and classification of Ahara and Triguna as described in B.G; Importance of Bhagavadgita in day to day life.
Patanjali Yoga Sutra: IntroductiontoPatanjalaYogaDarshana,knowledgeofTraditional commentaries and commentators ofPatanjala Yoga Sutra, Metaphysics ofSamkhya and its relationship with Yoga Darshana ofPatanjali, Concept ofPurushaPrakrati,twenty-fiveentitiesaccordingtoSamkhya,Tapatryas; Relationship between Samkya and Yoga Darshana, concept ofAnthakaranas, Chitta, Chitta-Bhumis. Concept of, chitta-vritti, chitta-vritti-nirodhopaya, concept ofIshwar and its relevance in Yogasadhana, Qualities ofIshwar, Ishwaraparidhana. Chitta-Vikshepas (Antarayas)and concept ofchitta-prasadanam, Relevance ofChitta-prasadanam in Yoga Sadhana. Types and nature ofSamadhi in Yoga Sutra, Ritambharaprajna and Adhyatmaprasada; Difference between Samapatti and Samadhi. KriyaYoga of Patanjali,Concept of Kleshas, Heya, Hetu, Haanaand Hanopaya, Viveka-khyati; Significance of each limb of Ashtanga Yoga. Concept of Vibhutis, Ashtha Siddhis and their relevance in Yoga Sadhana, concept ofParinamas and their relevance in Yoga Sadhana, Essence of Kaivalya in Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Hatha Yoga Texts:Knowledge of Hatha Yoga and Hatha Yoga Texts- Siddha siddhanta paddhati, Hatha Pradeepika, Gheranda Samhita,Hatha Ratnavaliand Shiva Samhita; Hathayogiparampara;

Importance of Hatha and its secrecy prerequisites of Hatha Yoga (dasha yama and dasha niyama);
Constructive (Sadhaka) and Destructives (Badhaka) tattvas in Hatha Yoga; Concept of Mattha, Mitaahara, Pathya and Apathya;
Shatkarma :- Knowledge of shatkarma their Techniques benefits, precautions and contraindications mentioned in different Hatha Yogic Texts; Application and relevance of shatkarma in modern Days;
Yogasana: Knowledge of Yogasana, their Techniques, benefits, precautions and contraindications mentioned in different Hatha Yogic Texts; Application and relevance ofYogasana in modern Days;
Pranayama: : Knowledge of Pranayama, their Techniques, benefits, precautions and contraindications mentioned in different Hatha Yogic Texts; Application and relevance of Pranayama in modern Days
Bandha & Mudra: Knowledge of Bandha & Mudra their Techniques, benefits, precautions and contraindications mentioned in different Hatha Yogic Texts; Application and relevance of Bandha & Mudra in modern Days.
Concept of Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi in different Hatha Yoga Texts.
Concept and importance of Nada and Nadanusandhanain Hatha Pradeepika, Four stages of Nadanusandhana; Relationship between Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga.

6. Yoga Vasishtha

Introduction and Highlights of Yoga Vasishtha, Definitions of Yoga and their relevance. Concept of Mind: World is the projection of Mind; Manah Prashamanah upayah Yoga: Mind control through abhyasa (practice) and vairagya (detachment).
Concept of Jnana: Jnana Saptabhumika, importance of knowledge and types of knowledge, Management of Mind and emotions-enhancing the power of discrimination (Viveka).
Prana and Pranayama: Control of breathing; the story of Kakabhushanda, Understanding of the Concept of Adhi and Vyadhi;
Conceptof Samadhi and Moksha: Good Association; Self Enquiry; Development of Satvaguna (Good virtues), Eight Limbs of Meditation

UNIT 3 Allied Science

Anatomy & Physiology of Human body and Human Psychology

Introduction to cell, tissue, organs and organ systems; Basic physiology and functions of organelles of cell ; Osmosis Process across the cell; Mechanism of Homeostasis; Blood Composition; structure and Functions ofcomponent of blood; Immunity and body defence mechanism, Platelets and Blood clotting. Blood groups and their importance. Macrophage. Lymphatic system and lymph.
Musculoskeletal systems: Skeleton – Structure and functions ofbone; name of bone of different skeleton; Classification of Bone and Joints; Definition ofjoints and muscles, cartilage, tendon and ligaments; structure ofspine, muscles and their functions; classification of Skeletal muscles – Properties of skeletal muscles, Mechanism of Muscular contraction and relaxation, Neuromuscular junction, Sarcotubular system, Smooth muscle- mechanism ofcontraction
Digestive and Excretory system: Anatomy and Physiology of digestive & excretory system- structural organization of digestive & excretory system, mechanism ofdigestive & excretory system digestive system, Functions of digestive & excretory system; Dialysis
Cardiovascularandrespiratorysystem:Anatomy and Physiology of Cardiovascular and respiratory system-structural organization of Cardiovascular and respiratory system , mechanism of Cardiovascular and respiratory system, Functions of Cardiovascular and respiratory system.
Nervous system: Anatomy and Physiology of Nervous system; structural organization of Nervous system, mechanism of Nervous system, Functions of Nervous system.
Endocrinesystem: Location, functions of Endocrinehormones (Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Adrenal, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Pancreas, gonads).
Immune system and special sense: Component organs of immune system, Functions of immune system; Special senses:- Structure and function ofeye, ear, nose, tongue and skin.
Reproductive system: Anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive systems; functions of Reproductive System.

Dietetics nd Nutrition

Definition of nutrition and food, Functions of Food; Components of Food & their Classification: Macro and Micro Nutrients –Sources, Functions and effects on the Body; Significance of Carbohydrate, Proteins, Lipids, Vitamins, Minerals and Water in the body;
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Its definition, Normal values, factor affecting BMR Specialdynamicactionoffood.ConceptofMetabolism,Anabolism, Catabolism and Calorie Requirement.
Definition of Energy, Components ofEnergy Requirement, Factors affecting Energy Requirement and Expenditure.
Definition of Balanced diet; Role of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, Vitamins and Minerals in diet, Recommended dietary allowances

Yoga and Ayurveda: Meaning, definition, Aim and Objectives ofAyurveda; Basic Principles ofAyurveda- Tridosha, Triguna, Saptadhatu, trimala, PanchaMahabhuta, PrakrutiandManas; Concept ofHealth and Disease according to Ayurveda, Relationship between Ayurveda and Yoga.

Yoga and Naturopathy : Definition ofNature Cure; Fundamentals and Principles of Naturopathy; Arogya Rakshaka Panchatantras and their importance in maintaining good health and prevention of Disease; significance of Physical and Mental Hygiene in Personal Life and Prevention of Diseases. Importance ofDetoxification in Naturopathy. Relationship between Yoga and Nisargopachar; Role of Yoga and Nisargopachar in the management of life style related Disorders. Concept of Health and Disease in Indian Systems ofMedicine Naturopathy.

UNIT 4 Allied Yoga

Yoga as an Education:

Education- Definition of Education, Salient features of Yoga Education; Factors of Yoga Education; Teacher, Student and Curriculum, Guru-shishya parampara and its importance in Yoga Education.
Value Education, its meaning and definitions, types of values, value-oriented education and modes of living, role ofvalue oriented education; contribution of Yoga towards development of values.
Salient features of ideal Yoga teacher, role of Yoga teacher in value-oriented education, role of Yoga in development of human society; Yogic Concepts for the Development of Four Fold Consciousness – Civic Sense, Patriotic Urge, Service Zeal and Spiritual Growth.
Teaching and Learning: Concept and Relationship between the two.
Physio-psychology

Yoga for Health & Well Being

Definition & Importance of Health according to WHO; Dimensions of Health: Physical, Mental, Social and Spiritual level.
Concepts of Trigunas, Pancha-mahabhutas, Pancha-prana and their role in Health and Healing; Concept of Pancha-koshas & Shat-chakra and their role in Health and Healing.
Heyamdukhamanagatam; Potentialcausesof Ill-health: Tapatrayasand Kleshas, Physical and Physiological manifestation ofDisease (Vyadhi, Alasya, Angamejayatva and Ssvasa-prashvasa); Role of Yoga in preventive health care.
Mental and Emotional ill Health: Concept of Antarayas (Styana, Samshaya, Pramada, Avirati,Bhranti-darsana, Alabdha-bhumikatva, Anavasthitatva, Duhkha and Daurmanasya); Role of Yoga in Mental and Emotional Health.
Yogic Diet – General Introduction ofAhara; Concept ofMitahara; Pathya and Apathya according to Gheranda Samhita, Hathapradeepika and Bhagavad Gita;Importance of Yogic Diet in Yog Sadhana and its role in healthy living; Diet according to the body constitution (Prakriti) – Vata, Pitta and Kapha as also Gunas.
Yogic Principles ofHealthy Living: Ahara, Vihara, Achara and Vichara; Role ofYogic Positive Attitudes (Maitri, Karuna, Mudita and Upeksha) for Healthy Living, Concept ofBhavas and Bhavanas with its relevance in Health and well-being.

Yoga and Psychology: Concept of Psychology, Meaning, definition and nature ofconsciousness as described in Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagwad Gita, Yogasutra and Yogavashishtha; Spiritual and scientific approach to human consciousness. Yogic Method of elevation of human consciousness: Bhaktiyoga, Jnanyoga, Karmayoga, Mantrayoga, Ashtangayoga, Hathayoga.

Yoga for Stress Management: Knowledge of Stress and its consequences; Yogic Perspective of Stress; Yogic principles for the management of Stress and its consequences; Concepts and Techniques of Stress Management in Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali and Bhagavad Gita, specific practices for stress management, breath awareness, shavasana, Yoganidra, pranayama and meditation, impact of yogic lifestyle on stress management.

Yoga and Sports: Significance of Yoga in Physical Education & Sports, Dimensions of Physical Fitness: Strength, Endurance and Flexibility; Indicators of Mental Fitness: Concentration, Will-Power and Mental Strength and Cognitive abilities; Role of Yoga Practices for Physical and Mental Health: Shatkriyas, Asana, Pranayama, Bandha, Mudra and Dhyana; Importance of Yogic lifestyle in improving efficacy in sports personnel.

Practical Syllabus

Demonstration Skills

Prayer

Concept ofPranav and hymns
Recitation ofPranav and Soham japa
Selected universal prayers & invocations and Nishpatti Bhava.

Shatkarmas

Dhauti (Kunjal and Vastra dhauti,
Neti (Sutra and Jala),
Kapalbhati( Vatkrama, Vyutkarma and Sheetkrama)
Nauli
Trataka
Laghoo and Poorna sankhaprakshalana

Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama and Suryanamaskar-

Ucharan-sthal-tathtavishudhichakrashudhi
Budhitathadritishakivikasaka
Medhashaktivikasaka
Kapolshaktivikasaka
Grivashakti vikasak
Vakshasthalshaktivikasaka (i and ii)
Katishaktivikasaka (i,ii,iv,v)
Janghaskativikasaka (i,ii)
Pindalishkativikasaka
Hridgati and sarvangpushti.
Yogic Surya Namaskar ofBSY, Swami Dhirendra Brahmachari and its Variations.

Yogasana (yogic postures)

Standing Postures: Tadasana, Ardhakati chakrasana, Hastapadasana, Ardhachakrasana, Trikonasana, Parivrittatrikonasana, Parsvakanasana, Veersana,
Sitting postures: Paschimottanasana, Suptavajrasana, Ardhamatsyendrasana, Vakrasana, Marichasana, Malasana, Badhakanasana, Merudandasana, Akarna dhanurasana, Gumukhasana,
Pronepostures: Bhujangasana, Salabhasana, Dhanurasana, Urdhva mukhosvanasana, Makarasana,
Supinepostures: Halasana, Chakrasana, Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Shavasana, Setubandhasana,
Balancing postures: Vrikshasana, Garudasana, Namaskarasana, Tittibhasana, Natrajasana

Pranayama Knowledge and Demonstrated ability to perform following practices and Pranyama (with Antar & Bahya Kumbhaka)

Breath awareness
Sectional breathing
Nadishodhan Pranayama
Bhastrika Pranayama, Ujjai Pranayama
SuryaBhedi and Chandrabhedi Pranayama
Sitali Pranayama, Sitkari Pranayama
Bhramari Pranayama (with Antar & Bahya Kumbhaka)

Practices leading to Meditation:

Pranav and Soham Japa,
Yoga Nidra,
Antarmauna,
Ajapa Dharana
Practices leading to Breath Meditation, Practices leading to Om Meditation, Practices leading to Vipassana Meditation, Practices leading to Preksha Meditation.

7. Bandhas and Mudras:

Jivha Bandha, Jalandhara Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Mula Bandha, Maha Bandha,
Yoga Mudra, Maha Mudra, Shanmukhi Mudra, shambhavi mudra, Vipareet Karni Mudra

Teaching Skills (Methods ofTeaching Yoga)

1. Concept and Principles of Teaching and Learning; Teaching Levels; Qualities of Yoga Guru; Yogic Levels of learning, Vidyarthi, Shishya, Mumukshu; Meaning and scope ofTeaching Methods and Factors influencing them; sources of Teaching Methods ; Role of Yoga Teachers and Teacher Training Techniques of Individualized; Teaching Techniques of group teaching; Techniques of mass instructions; Organization of teaching (Time Management, Discipline, etc).

2. Education: Meaning, Definition, Aim, Objectives and Imporatnce; Salient Features ofYoga Education.

3. Essentials of Good Lesson Plan: concepts, needs, planning ofteaching Yoga (Shodhanakriya, Asana, Mudra, Pranayama & Meditation); use of the Teaching Aid.

4. Models of Lesson Plan; need for a lesson plan and content of the lesson plan.

5. Presentation of theYoga classroom: Essential features, Area, Sitting arrangement in Yoga class, Student’s approach to the teacher: Pranipaata; Pariprashna; Seva.

Assessment Skills:

Concept of Measurement, Assessment, Test and Evaluation; Evaluation: its meaning, Definition, Need, Scope and Purpose; Principles of Evaluation, Assessment and knowledge of conducting exams; Characteristics of Evaluation: Validity and Reliability; TypesofAssessment:FormativeandSummative; ProcessandAdvantagesof Assessment; Assessment Devices:Examination, Interview, Group Discussion, Questionnaire; etc. Assessment of Feedback Forms; Assessment of Programmes, Institutions, Yoga Centres.

D. Administrative /Mentoring Skills

Interpersonal relationship between teacher and student (guru and shishya); role and responsibilities of Yoga Guru.

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