Curriculum or Content of Yoga certification program

Yoga Teacher Training, Certification Program For Beginners

Duration 200- Hours
(Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation Training / Teaching Techniques / Philosophy / Applications of
Yoga / Yoga Therapy)
Program 28 days or 4 weeks
Curriculum / Contents / Syllabus
Basic & Preparatory movements -Basic and preparatory movements to warm up the body,
muscles and align the joints are taught in the program. These movements help prevent injuries
during difficult yoga poses
Yoga poses / Asana / Yoga positions Yoga teacher training program includes about 90
different yoga poses starting with poses for beginners and intermediate level and some advance
poses are included but it is for those who can do it easily.
Pranayama Deep Breathing, Fast Breathing, Alternate Nostril Breathing (Anuloma Viloma),
Surya Bhedan (Right Nostril Breathing), Bhastrika (Bellows Breath), Bhramari (Humming Bee
Pranayama), Ujjayi (Psychic Breath), Shitali, Sitkari (Cooling Pranayama).
Meditation Prana Meditation, Trataka, Mantra meditation and Revitalizing Meditation.
Surya Namaskar Sun Salutations. A dynamic series of Yoga poses to revitalize the body and
mind. (Beginners Series, Intermediate & Advance Series)
Cleansing Processes Jalaneti (Nasal Cleansing), Rubberneti Kapalbhati (Frontal Lobe
Cleansing), Tratak (Concentration), Danda Dhouti,
Theory Lectures
Ashtanga Yoga Yam and Niyama, Asana or Yoga Poses, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana,
Dhyan & Samadhi (Meditation from Ashtanga Yoga).
Hatha Yoga History, philosophy, asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha and cleansing techniques.
Different Types of Yoga (Karma Yoga / Bhagwad Gita, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Mantra Yoga,
Swara Yoga, kundalini Yoga, Chakra).
Ayurveda Introduction to ayurveda, ayurveda body types, ayurveda diet.
Yoga Lifestyle.
Human Anatomy & Physiology A basic knowledge of various body systems including
respiratory, digestive, excretory, blood circulatory, nervous, musculoskelet, reproductive &
endocrine systems. Functioning of various organs, endocrine glands and other systems which are
affected by yoga practices. Health benefits of yoga techniques, precautions / contraindications

are covered in this lectures and also in practical Yoga sessions.

Injury prevention in Yoga practice, Alignment priciples in Yoga poses

Yoga Teaching Methodology

Yoga Techniques for Stress Management.
Yoga for Back Problems.
Prenatal Yoga (Yoga in Pregnancy).
Yoga Techniques for Obesity.
Yoga & Sports.
Yoga Nidra.
Yoga for Kids and Students.
Yoga Teacher Training Teaching Mehodology
Theory 4 Hours
Micro lessons 12 Hours (practical session of teaching the techniques with feedback)
Trial Lesson 4 hours per student (Yoga session conducted by student)
Lesson Examination 1 hour per student
This includes practical training, micro teaching lessons, practice sessions, workshops, Yoga
lesson planning, Yoga education system, self study, Yoga class coordination, managing your
Yoga class etc.
Examination: Practical Asana Assessment 300 marks, 4 written assignments each 50 marks, final
lesson exam 200 marks (Yoga Teaching examination)
Daily Schedule
Teacher Training (Residential) Course Daily Schedule
05:00 am
WAKEUP TIME
05.45 am to 06.00 am
Mantra Chanting
06:00 am 08:00 am
Yoga Practice (Asana & Pranayama)
08:00 am to 08.45 am
Karma Yoga (Selfless Service)
09:00 am to 09:45 am
Breakfast / Snacks
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Theory lecture I
11:15 am to 12:15 pm
Theory lecture II
12:15 am to 01:00 pm
LUNCH
01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
Resting Time (Self Study)
03:00 pm to 03:15 pm
Herbal Drink

Theory Lecture III Practice Teaching & Teaching Methods

04:30 pm to 06:00 pm
Yoga Practice (Asana & Pranayama)
06:45 pm to 07:15 pm
Mantra chanting / meditation
07.30 pm to 08:00 pm
DINNER
08:15 pm to 09:00 pm
Meditation (Bhajans) / Patanjal Yoa Sutra Chanting / Satsangs.
10.00 pm
Bed Time