Yoga Teachers Training (500hrs) Yoga Alliance

Yoga Teachers Training in Greater Noida India recognised by Yoga Alliance International, The course is for those who already practice yoga and want to deepen their knowledge.

The 500 hours Yoga training goes into more detail, so the prerequisite is having attended the basic course (200 hours), or, alternatively, having enough Yoga experience to be able to follow the teaching at a subtle level.

Developing awareness that everything we need is already within us and that the practices can lead us to access our gifts and beauty from the inside out is the best part of this training. 500 hours Yoga Teachers Training Modhukunja Panchakul Ashram Purulia course provide you experience a great way to find long-lasting happiness, peace and the ability to share the yogic lifestyle with others. Our authentic yoga teacher training in India course is recognised by Yoga Alliance International. 
Aims of the course:

• Provide a detailed overview of yoga exercises,
• Understand the distinction that exists between gymnastic activities and yoga practices,
• Acquire the perception of sensations and inner changes that occurs during the practice,
• Develop a mastery of techniques suitable for the development of solid professionalism,
• Train and make the students able to teach yoga.

Prerequisites:

• Being versed in basic aspects of Yoga
• Abide by yogic ethics rules

SYLLABUS for 500 hours YOGA:

Day 1-7 (70 hrs- 10 hours class everyday)

• Introduction to Yoga & Yogic Practices
• History and Philosophy of Yoga
• Different Definitions of Yoga & Misconceptions about Yoga
• Basic Sanskrit
• Introduction to Four Paths of Yoga – 1. Jinana Yoga, 2. Karma Yoga, 3. Bhakti Yoga, 4. Raja Yoga.
• Introduction to different Schools of Yoga: Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga (Yama- Niyama), Kundalini Yoga, Tantra Yoga. All Paths and Schools of Yoga Combined: Rajadhiraja Yoga
• Principles & Practices of Yoga
• Yoga Practical – Introduction to Hatha Yoga – Yogasana, Mudra, Bandha, Pranayama, Dhyana
• Difference  between Yogasana and Strenuous Exercise
• Sukshma Yoga

1. Wrist joint flexing - Manibandha Shakti Vikasaka  
2. Palms stretch Yoga - Karatala Shakti Vikasaka
3. Arms Rotation Yoga - Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka  
4. Neck power Increase Greeva Shakti Vardhak  
5. Cheeks / Face power increase - Kapola Shakti Vardhak  
6. Ear Power Increase Pose - Karna Shakti Vardhaka
7. Cardio respiratory endurance -  Vakshasthala- Shakti Vikasaka
8. Thigh muscles strengthening - Jangha-shakti vikasaka

• Loosening Exercises

1. Twisting  2. Side Bending 3. Forward-backward bending  

4. Twisting and bending

• Breathing Exercises / Pranayama
• Asanas

A. Standing:-

1. Tadasana . 1a. Trayak Tadasana 2. Katichakrasana  3. Padahastasana  4.Trikonasanaa  5. Parivrutta-Trikonasana  6. Karmasana

B. Sitting- Position:-

1. Yogamudra 2. Diirgha Pranam/ Shashankasana 3. Janushirasana  4.Paschimottanasana  5. Mandukasna  6. Vakrasana  7. Ardhamatsyendrasana

C. Relaxing Asanas :-

1. Shavasana 2. Shitalasana/ Balmukundasana  3. Makarasana

D. Meditative Asanas :-

1. Padmasana 2. Vajrasana 3. Swastikasana 4. Siddhasana 5. Sukhasana

• YOGIC –AYURVEDIC SATTVIK DIET

Day 8-12 (50 hrs)

• Philosophy of Yoga based on Paths and Schools of Yoga

1. Bhakti Yoga

2. Karma Yoga

3. Jinana Yoga

4. Raja Yoga

5. Hatha Yoga

6. Ashtanga Yoga- Bahirang & Antarang Yoga

7. Kundalini Yoga

8. Tantra Yoga

9. Rajadhiraja Yoga

• Basic Sanskirt II
• Anatomy and Physiology of following system  

1. Skeletal system

2. Muscular system

3. Respiratory system

4. Circulatory system

5. Digestive system

6. Reproductive System

7. Nervous system

8. Endocrine system

9. Lymphatic system

• Yoga Practical – Yogasana, Mudra, Bandha, Pranayama, Dhyana, KIIRTANA

Surya Namaskara –

1. Should be practised as Physiological, Psychological and Spiritual practice.

2. 12 repetitions with the chanting of mantras.

Asanas

1. Lying on Back - Prone pose

1. Markatasana. 2. Naukasana. 3. Uttana padasana 4. Ardha halasana

5. Setubandhasana 6. Viparitakarani  7. Sarvangasana  8. Matsya mudra / Matsyasana  9. Halasana

B.  Lying on Chest - Supine position

1. Bhujangasana 2. Ardhshalabhasana 3. Shalabhasan  4. Dhanurasana

5. Viprit Naukasana 6. Makrasana

PRANAYAMA :

1. Bhastrika Pranayama  2. Suryabhedan Pranyama

3. Chandrabhedan Pranayama 4. Nadishodhan Pranayama

5. Anulom Vilom 6. Shitali Pranayama 7. Sitkari Pranayama

7. Bhramari Pranayama  

Bandha / Mudra:
1. Uddayan  2. Agnisar  3. Mul bandh  4. Jalandhar Bandh  5. Tri bandh/ Mahabandh / Mahaveda  6. Vajrauli / Sahjauli

• Shat Kriya - 1. Kapalabhati  2. Jalaneti , Sutraneti

3. Vamandhauti  , Dandadhauti  4. Trataka  5. Vasti, Mula Shodhana  6. Nauli

Day 13-17 (50 hrs)

• Ashtanga Yoga By Maharshi Patanjali

Bahirang Yoga:

1. Yama
2. Niyama
3. Asana
4. Pranayama

Antarang Yoga:

1. Pratyahara
2. Dharana
3. Dhyana
4. Samadhi

• Basic Sanskirt III
• Yoga Practical – Yogasana, Mudra, Bandha, Pranayama, Chakra Dhyana, KIIRTANA
• Ekadashi / Purnima / Amavasya Fasting  and Shankha Prakshalana

Day 18 – 20 (30 hrs)

• Communication Skill & Teaching Practice
• Verbal and Non verbal communication
• Teaching Environment & Teaching Practice
• Lesson Planning and Class Management
• Handling of Classes, direction, guidance, suggestions, counselling
• Guidelines for Teachers
• Method of introducing and correcting Yoga Practices
• Method of teaching Yoga to different age groups
• Yoga Practical – Yogasana, Mudra, Bandha, Pranayama, Chakra Dhyana, KIIRTANA

Day 21 – 24 (40 hrs)

Yoga as a Darshana

• Patanjal Yoga  
• Samkhya - Nirishwara Samkhya and its Dualism,
  • Concept of Ishwara in Yoga Sutras.
• Kundalini Yoga, Chakra Sadhana
• Tantra Yoga
• Mantra Yoga
• Yoga Practical – Yogasana, Mudra, Bandha, Pranayama, Chakra Dhyana

Day 25 – 29 (50 hrs)

Yoga Biopsychology – Microvita Science

• Chakras-Glands- Propensities/Vritti – Hormones correlation
• Muladhara, Swadhisthana, Manipura, Anahata , Vishuddha, Ajina, Sahasrara Chakras
• Panchmahabhuta- Panchkosha- Panchprana – Sapt Chakra – Endocrine system – correlation
• Chitta – Aham- Mahat Bhava . Buddhi, Bodhi, Pragya , Brhama bhava
• Nadi vijnana
• HAST MUDRA
• Yoga Practical – Yogasana, Mudra, Bandha, Pranayama, Chakra Dhyana

Day 30 – 32 (30 hrs)

Different Meditation techniques

• Patanjala Yoga Meditation
• Zen Meditation
• Dynamic Meditation
• Vipassana
• Bhavatita Dhyana
• Preksha Dhyan
• Chakra Meditation
• Tantra Yoga Meditation
• KIIRTANA MEDITATION
• Yoga Practical – Yogasana, Mudra, Bandha, Pranayama, Dhyana

Day 33 – 36 (40 hrs)

PHILOSOPHY OF YOGA

• Patanjala Yoga Sutras
• Bhagavadgita
• Shad Darshan - Six Systems of Indian Philosophy
  • Three Astika Darshan - Samkhya, Yoga and Purva Miimamsa
  • Three Nastika Darshan Charvaka & Bauddha
  • Jain Darshan

• Gheranda Samhita
• Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• Yoga Practical – Yogasana, Mudra, Bandha, Pranayama, Dhyana

Asanas: Vrischikasana, Chakrasana, Mayurasana, Matsyendrasana

Suptavajrasana

Pranayama :  1. Bhastrika Pranayama 2. Suryabhedan Pranyama

3. Chandrabhedan Pranayama 4. Nadishodhan / Anulom Vilom Pranayama

5. Shitali Pranayama 6. Sitkari Pranayama

7. Ujjayi 8. Bhramari Pranayama  9. Omkar/ Udgiita

Bandhas : Mula Bandha, Uddayana Bandha , Jalandhar Banda , Tri Bandha

Mudras : Pranayama Mudras Mahamudra

• Meditation : Pranav Sadhana, Nadanu Sadhana, Sakshibhava, Japa Dhyana, Chakra Dhyana, KIIRTANA MEDITATION
• Practice of Yoga-Nidra

Day 37-40 (40 hrs)

YOGA THERAPY

• Yoga for Stress Management
• Yoga for Life Management
• Principles of Yoga Therapy
• Meaning, Tools and Principles of Yoga therapy
• Diseases related to Nervous system and Yogic treatment

Study of following psychosomatic ailments

• Cardio Vascular ailments (Hyper-tension)
• Respiratory ailments (Asthma, Nasal Allergy)
• Diabetes, Obesity, Gastro intestinal disorders, Migraine, Headaches, Hyper-tension, Asthma, Anxiety, neurosis,
• Arthritis
• Acidity and ulcers, Insomnia, joint pains,
• Women's problems, Children Problems(physical & mental)
• Discussions with patients, counselling, precautions, motivation.
• Mental Wellness, Mental disorders (Causes, symptoms and Cure of frustration, depression, conflict, Obsession, anxiety.
• Yoga for curing mental disorders.

Day 41-47 (70 hrs)

APPLIED YOGA

Application of Yoga Concepts and Practices in Allied Sciences

A) Ayurveda, Panchakarma

B) Yoga - Naturopathy

C) ACCUPRESSURE, NERVE ACTIVATION THERAPY

D) Psychology

E) Yoga Courses for Students

a. Health Courses

b. Personality development courses

c. Yoga for memory and concentration

d. Yoga for eyesight improvement

e. Yogic games

f. Yoga for value based education

g. Yoga course for Patients (with the help of doctors only)

Day 48-50 (30 hrs)

YOGA AND POSITIVE HEALTH

• Concept of Holistic Health and WHO
• Theories of Psychology in Yoga

• Oriental and occidental concept of mind, and mental states.

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