Yoga Teacher And Evaluator

Yoga Teacher and Evaluator is the Third level certification by Ayush under the category of Yoga Education & Training.

What Yoga Teacher and Evaluator can do?

They can work as Master Trainers in Yoga educational Institutions, Yoga training Courses and training programs. They can also act as Evaluator and assessor of Yoga professionals. Can teach in studios, Institutions, colleges/ universities/ Institutions of higher Learning.

The Department of Ayush has also defined personal attributes for this level – Yoga Teacher and Evaluator as good communication skills, time management skills and ability to understand the body language of the trainees. Their job requires individual to possess key qualities such as self discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time management, empathetic, language proficiency, engaging with students, dedication to teaching, ability to build caring relationships with students, friendliness and approachability, Independent, credible, analytical skills etc.

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 Protocol Instructor Certification

Any person of any age can apply for this certification.

Duration of Course

Not less than 800 hours or not less than 15 month as part time or not less than 9 month as full time course.

Syllabus & Marks Distribution

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

Theory Exam consists of 80 Multiple Choice Questions, 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.

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.

Theory Part

The duration of the theory examination is 2 hours. The candidates shall mark the answer in Optical Mark Reader (OMR) sheet. There is no negative marking in the written examination.Theory exam paper is bilingual – English & Hindi. For exam in other language, the question paper is in English and the language selected.

The theory exam consists of the following syllabus and each part is of 20 marks.

Foundation of Yoga (20 marks)
Introduction to Yoga Texts (20 marks)
Yoga And Health (20 marks)
Applied Yoga (20 marks)

UNIT 1. Introduction to Yoga and Yoga Practices (20 Marks)

Etymology and Definitions of Yoga (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwad Gita, Kathopanishad).
Brief Introduction to origin, history and development of Yoga (Pre-Vedic period to contemporary times)
Yoga in Principle Upanishads.
Yoga tradition in Jainism: Syadvada (theory of seven fold predictions); Concept of Kayotsarga / Preksha meditation)
Yoga Tradition in Buddhism: concept of Aryasatyas (four noble truths).
Salient features and branches of Bharatiya Darshana (Astika and Nastika Darshana)
General introduction to Shad Darshana with special emphasis on Samkhya, Yoga and Vedanta Darshana.
Brief survey of Yoga in Modern and Contemporary Times (Shri Ramakrishna, Shri Aurobindo, Maharishi Raman,Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Swami Shivananda, Paramhansa Madhavadas ji, Yogacharya Shri T. Krishnamacharya)
Guiding principles to be followed by the practioner.
Brief Introduction to Schools of Yoga; Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Raja & Hatha
Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga.
Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga.
Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga.
Concept and Principles of Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskarsand their significance in Yoga Sadhana
Concept and Principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
Concept and Principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
Concept and Principles of Pranayama:Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
Introduction to Bandha & Mudra and their health benefits.
Introduction to Yogic relaxation techniques with special reference to Yoga Nidra.
Introduction to Dhyana and its rolein health and well being.

UNIT 2. Introduction to Yoga Texts (20 marks)

Introduction to Prasthanatrayee, Purushartha Chatushtaya and goal of human life.
Yoga in Kathopanishad, Prashanopanishad, Taittiriyopnishad with special emphasis on Panchakosha Vivek and Ananda Mimamsa.
Concept of Sthitaprajna (stages and characteristics)in Bhagavad Gita.
Significance of Bhagavad Gita as a synthesis of Yoga.
Concept of healthy living in Bhagavad Gita (Ahara, Vihara, Achara, Vichara).
Introduction and highlights of Yoga Vasishtha, Definitions of Yoga and their relevance in Yoga Vasishtha.
Study of Patanjal Yoga Sutra including selected sutras from following chapters (I-1 to 12, II-1 to 2, 46 to 55, III-1 to 6).
Concept of Chitta, Chitta Bhumi, Chitta Vritti, Chitta Vikshepa, Chittaprasadanam, Klesha and Vivek-Khyati and their relationship with wellness.
Concept of Ishwara and its relevance in Yogasadhana, qualities of Ishwara, Ishwarapranidhana.
Concept of Kriya Yoga of Patanjali and its importance for healthy living.
Bahiranga Yoga of Maharisi Patanjali (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara).
Antaranga Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali (Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi).
Concept of mental well-beingaccording to Patanjala Yoga.
Hatha Yoga: Its origin, history and development. Hatha Yoga: its meaning, and definition, aim, objectives and misconception about Hatha Yoga.
SadhakaTattva and BadhakaTattva principles to be followed by Hatha Yoga practitioner.
Concept of Matha, Mitahara, Pathya & Apthaya, Types of Aspirants.
Hatha Yoga practices according to different Hatha Yogic Texts (Hatha Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita and Hatharatnavali).
Concept of Shwasa-Prashwasa, Vayu, Prana, Upa-Prana, Shat Chakra etc.
Knowledge of Hatha Yoga practices for wellness (Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama, Mudra, Nadaanusandhana).
Relevance and importance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and well being.

UNIT 3 Yoga And Health (20 Marks)

Introduction to Human Body –Anatomy and Physiology

Introduction to Human body.
Basic structure and functions of Musculoskeletal system, Respiratory system, Cardio vascular system, Nervous system, Digestive system and Endocrine system.
Homeostasis: its mechanism to maintain internal environment of the body.
Introduction to sensory organs (Eyes, Nose, Ears, Tounge and Skin).
Impact of Yogic practices on different systems of the human body: Benefits of Shatkarma, Yogasana, Pranayama and Bandha on Respiratory, Circulatory, Musculoskeletal system.

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to psychology, concept of human psyche, stages of consciousness, cognitive process: Its meaning and nature.Definition and nature of Behavior, kinds of Behavior Motivation.
Emotions : definition, nature and physiological changes during Emotion.
Mental Health :Yogic view of Mental Health and Mental Illness.
Role of Yoga in Mental Health. Importance of psychosocial environment for health and wellness.

Yoga For Health And Wellness.

Yogic concept of health, wellness and illness.
Importance of psycho-social environment for health and wellness.
Role of Yoga in various dimensions ( physical, mental,social and spiritual) of health.
Importance of following Dinacharya and Ritucharya for well being.
Role of Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya in wellness.

Yoga For Disease Prevention And Health Promotion.

Meaning and definition of Health and Disease, Concept of Adhi and Vyadhi, Yoga as apreventive Health care-Heyamdukhamanagatam.
Potential causes of ill –health: Tapatrayas and Kleshas, Mentaland Emotional ill Health: Anatrayas.
Shuddhi Prakriyas in Yoga and their role in preventive and curative Health.
Knowledge of Trigunas, Pancha-Kosha, Pancha-Prana and Shatkchakra and their role in Health and Disease.
Yogic concept of Holistic Health and its importance in the management of Diseases.

UNIT 4 Applied Yoga (20 Marks)

Yoga And Education

4.1 Education: Its meaning, definition and goal, role and importance of education in Human Excellence.

4.2 Yoga in Education: Salient features of Yoga Education, Factors of Yoga Education: Teacher, Student and Teaching, Guru-Shishya-Parampara and its importance in Yoga Education.

4.3 Value Education: Its Meaning and Definition, Types of values, value –oriented Education in Personality Development.

4.4 Contribution of Yoga towards Development of Values, Spiritual Growth.

4.5 Salient featuresof Ideal Yoga Teacher, Role of Yoga Teacher in Value-oriented Education, Role of Yoga in development of healthy society.

Yoga For Personality Development

4.6Personality: Meaning and types of personality.

4.7Determinants of Personality with reference to psycho-social environment.

4.8Knowledge of various facets and stages of development of personality.

4.9Personality Development; Role of spirituality and positive attitudein personality development.

4.10Role ofYogic practices (Asana, Pranayama, Shatkarma, Bandha, Mudra etc.)in the Personality Development.

Yogic management of stress and its Consequences

4.11Definition, nature and types of stress.

4.12Symptoms and consequences of stress on human mind.

4.13Yogic perspective of stress. Yogic principles for the management of stress and its consequences.

4.14Concepts and techniques of Stress management in Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjala Yogasutra and Bhagawad Gita.

4.15Specific practices for stress management: Yogasana, Breath Awareness, Shavasana, Yoganidra, Pranayama and Meditation.

Yoga for prevention and management of Life Style Disorders

4.16Concept of Yogic life style and its relevance.

4.17General knowledge about life style related disorders : Acidity , Constipation , Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS),Bronchial Asthma , Sinusitis,Hypertension,Neck pain,Low Backache,Osteo-arthritisetc.

4.18Role of Yoga in prevention and management of common disorder:Acidity,Constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS),Bronchial Asthma , Sinusitis,Hypertension,Neck pain,Low Backache,Osteo-arthritis.

4.19Role of Yoga in prevention and management of non-communicable disorders.

4.20Yoga as an integrative medication

Practical Part

Practical includes Demonstration, Teaching skill, Therapy skill, Evaluation skill, application of knowledge and field Experience as per the level of certification. Similar to earlier levels, there are

60 marks for Demonstration Skills,
20 Marks for Teaching Skills, and
10 Marks for Application of knowledge.
10 Marks for Field experience and
20 Marks for Evaluation Skills

The total marks are 120 Marks.

Yoga Practicals

5.1 Prayer

Concept and Recitation of Pranava

Concept and Recitation of Hymns

Selected universal prayers, invocations and Nishpatti Bhava.

5.2 Yogic Shat Karma

Neti: Sutra Neti and Jala Neti

Dhauti: VamanaDhauti(Kunjal)

Kapalbhati (Vatakrama)

5.3 YogicSukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama

Yogic Sukshma Vyayama( Microcirculation Practices)

Neck MovementGriva Shakti Vikasaka(I,II,III,IV)

Shoulder Movement Bhuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka

Trunk MovementKati Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV, V )

Knee MovementJangha Shakti Vikasaka(II-A&B ) Janu Shakti Vikasaka

Ankle movement Pada-mula shakti Vikasaka –A&B Gulpha-pada-pristha-pada-tala shakti Vikasaka

Yogic Sthula Vyayama( Macrocirculation Practices)

Sarvanga Pushti

Hrid Gati (Engine run)

5.4 Yogic Surya Namaskara with Mantra

5.5 Yogasana

Tadasana, Hastottanasana, Vrikshasana
Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana
Trikonasana, Parshva Konasana, Katichakrasana
Dandasana, Bhadrasana, Padmasana, Vajarasana,
Yogamudrasana, Parvatasana
Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Utthana Mandukasana,
Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana
Vakrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Gomukhasana
Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Salabhasana, Dhanurasana
Pavanamuktasana and its variations
Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana, Saral-matsyasana
Halasana, Chakrasana
Sirshasana
Shavasana

5.6 Preparatory Breathing Practices

Sectional Breathing (Abdominal, Thoracic and Clavicular Breathing)
Yogic Deep Breathing
Anuloma Viloma/ Nadi Shodhana

5.7 Pranayama

Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
Ujjayee Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
Sheetali Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
Sitkari Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
Bhramari Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)

5.8 Concept and Demonstration of Bandha and Mudra

a) Bandha

Jalandhara Bandha
Uddiyana Bandha
Mula Bandha

b) Mudra

Yoga Mudra
Maha Mudra
Vipareetakarani Mudra

5.9Practices leading to Dhyana Sadhana

Body awareness and Breath awareness
Yoga Nidra
Antanmauna
Recitation of Pranava and Sohama
Recitation of Hymns
Practice of Dhyana

5.10Methods of Teaching & Evaluation

Teaching methods with special reference to Yoga
Factors influencing Yoga teaching
Need of teaching practice and its use in Yogic practice.
Teaching Aids : Meaning and Need, Role of Language, Voice, Fluency, Clarity and Body language in an ideal presentation
Methods of teaching Yoga to an individual, small group and large group
Use of audio-visual aids, ICT, multimedia and online resources
Lecture cum demonstration in Yoga: Its meaning, importance and method of its Presentation
Lesson plan: Its meaning and need
Preparation of lesson plan in Yoga, Preparation of lesson plan for an individual and for a group
Presentation of lessons in specific Yogic practices: Kriya, Asana, Pranayama, and Dhyana.
Assessment of a Yoga class (detection and correction of mistakes).
Measurement, assessment and evaluation: concepts, principles and applications
Examination reforms and designing formative and summative evaluation
Programme evaluation: Yoga class/ workshops/ camps, yoga teaching, and yoga teacher
Assessment of yoga centres and institutes-criteria, processes, instruments, results.

Validity of Yoga Protocol Expert Certificate

The most important point to know is validity of the certificate and effective date. So, with effect from the date of declaration of result, the validity starts and remain valid for 5 Years. But the certified Yoga professional is required to get renewal of his/her certificate before its expiry.

Reference Books for Theory & Practicals Exam

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:

Yoga Darshan, by Harikrishandass Goyandka, Geeta Press, Gorakhpur.
Yoga and Indian Philosophy, Karel Werner, Motilal Banarasidas.
Hathayoga ke Aadhar avam Prayoga(Sanskrit-Hindi), Basavaraddi I. V. and Pathak, S. P, MDNIY, New Delhi.
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga (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.
Hatha Yoga Pradipika by G.S. Sahay. This book is very much useful for who are preparing for UGC NET and QCI exams. Word by word meaning is given in this book. It has good explanations of shlokas. Word by word meaning from Sanskrit to English. Author’s detailed and valuable notes make this book special for all Yoga, Specially suitable for all Acadamic use.
Shreemad Bhagvadgita, Gita press Gorakhpur. This book is available in both format – 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.
Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for Level 1, Excel Books, New Delhi (QCI)
Yoga ke Sidhant Evam Abhyas, by Kalidas Joshi and Ganesh Shankar, Madhya Pradesh Hindigrantha Akadami,Bhopal, 1995
Yogic Suksma Vyayama, Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi. You can download the book or see all the techniques of sukshama vyayam given by Swami Dhirendra himself on youtube.
Gheranda Samhita, Digambarji Swami and M.L.Gharote, Kaivalyadhama S.M.Y.M. Samiti, Lonavala
Upanishads (23rdyear Special), Kalyan, Geeta Press, Gorakhpur.
Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices, M. M. Gore, Kanchana Prakashana, Lonavala.
Yoga Therapy by The Sadhaks, The Yoga Institute, Santacruz.
Management of Common Diseases by Swami Karmananda, Bihar Yoga Publication Trust
Yoga and Modern Psychology, R.S. Bhogal, Kaivalyadhama , Lonavala
Applied Yoga, Dr. M.L. Gharote, ACE Enterprises, Madhu Rajnagar, Pune Road, Pune.
Yoga and Yogic Therapy, Prof. Ram Harsh Singh, Chaukhambha Subharati Publishers, Varanasi
Yoga Module for Wellness Series (1 to 10), MDNIY, New Delhi.
How to manage Stress through Yoga, Basavaraddi, I. V., MDNIY, New Delhi.
Yoga for Common Ailments, Robin, M., Nagendra, HR & Ford-Kohne, N, Simon & Schuster, UK.
Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers by Basavaraddi, I. V. & others, MDNIY, New Delhi. You will need to contact or visit Morari Desai National Institute of Yoga in Delhi to procure this book. Their phone numbers are 23711657, 23718301, 23721472 Email: [email protected]. This book is a part of training material developed under the Project “Introduction of Yoga in School Health” 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 – theory and practical.
Cyclopedia Vol I, II, III & IV, by Yogendra Jayadeva.

Practical Exams Reference Books

Yogic Suksma Vyayama, Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi. You can download the book or see all the techniques of sukshama vyayam given by Swami Dhirendra himself on youtube.
Yogasana Vijnana, Dheerendra Yoga Prakashana, New Delhi. You can download from the link.
Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar, Harper Collins Publisher
Pranayama, Swami Kuvalyananda, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla.
Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Bihar School of Yoga, Munger.
A Monograph on Yogic Suksma Vyayama, by I.V. Basavaraddi, MDNIY
A Monograph on Shatakarma, by I.V. Basavaraddi, MDNIY
A Monograph on Yogasana, by I.V. Basavaraddi, MDNIY
A Monograph on Pranayama, by I.V. Basavaraddi, MDNIY
Yogic Pranayama, K.S. Joshi, Orient Paperbacks,
Asana Why & How ?, by O.P.Tiwari, Kaivalyadhama, SMYM Samiti, Lonavla
Suryanamaskar by Swami Satyananda Saraswati Bihar School of Yoga, Munger
Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for Level 1, Excel Books, New Delhi (QCI)
Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers by Basavaraddi, I. V. & others, MDNIY, New Delhi.
Teaching Methods for Yogic practices by Shri M.L.Gharote, Kaivalyadhama Ashram, Lonavla
Yoga Shastra (Vol-I & II) by BKS Iyengar, Ramamani Iyenger Memorial Yoga, Institute, PuneYOG, Mumbai
Pranayama Rahasya by Swami Ramdeva
Teaching Yoga, Styapal Duggal, The Yoga Institute, Santacruz
Teaching Yoga, Essential Foundation & Techniques, Mark Stephens, North Astantic Books, California.
Yoga Education Philosophy & Practices, Aruna Goel, Deep & Deep Publication
Yoga Shastra (Vol-I & II), BKS Iyengar, Ramamani Iyenger Memorial Yoga, Institute, Pune

Source: Yoga Certification Board Website

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