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This document outlines the content of a yoga instructor's course consisting of 5 modules taught over multiple units and sections. Module 1 covers Patanjali yoga sutras, concepts of the mind and samadhi. Module 2 covers Ashtanga yoga and its eight limbs including yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi. Module 3 addresses the structure and function of the human body in relation to yoga practices. Module 4 examines yoga and mental health based on texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali yoga sutra. Module 5 focuses on teaching methodology for yoga instruction.

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YIC Course Content PDF

This document outlines the content of a yoga instructor's course consisting of 5 modules taught over multiple units and sections. Module 1 covers Patanjali yoga sutras, concepts of the mind and samadhi. Module 2 covers Ashtanga yoga and its eight limbs including yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi. Module 3 addresses the structure and function of the human body in relation to yoga practices. Module 4 examines yoga and mental health based on texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali yoga sutra. Module 5 focuses on teaching methodology for yoga instruction.

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Yoga from the Source


Kaivalyadhama - Yoga Instructor’s Course Content "


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Module 1 - Patanjali Yoga Sutras - Dr. N. Ganesh Rao

(8 hours)"

Unit 1 (53 mins lecture by Dr. N. Ganesh Rao)

1. Introduction

2. Samkhya Philosophy

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Unit 2 (124 mins lecture by Dr. N. Ganesh Rao)

1. Chapter 1 - Samadhi Pada

2. Samadhi Pada - Part 2

3. Samadhi Pada - Part 3

4. Concept of Mind

5. Concept of Om

6. Obstacles

7. Concepts of Manas Sthithi Nibandhini and Samapatti

8. Samapatti - Part 2

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Unit 3 (154 mins lecture by Dr. N. Ganesh Rao)

1. Chapter 2 - Sadhana Pada - Kriya Yoga and Kleshas

2. Kleshas - Part 2

3. Therapeutic Aspects in Patanjali Yoga Sutras

4. Ashtangas

5. Effects of Perfect Performance of Yamas and Niyamas

6. Concept of Asanas
7. Concepts of Pranayama and Pratyahara

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Unit 4 (50 mins lecture by Dr. N. Ganesh Rao)

1. Chapter 3 - Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi

2. Chapter 3 - An Overview of Vibhuti Pada

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Unit 5 (20 mins lecture by Dr. N. Ganesh Rao)

1. Chapter 4 - Kaivalya Pada - An Overview

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Module 2 - Ashtanga Yoga of Swami Charandas - G S Sahay

(10 hours)

Unit 1

Sec 1 (50 mins Lecture by G S Sahay)

1. Charandas

2. Samyama

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Sec 2 (75 mins Lecture by G S Sahay)

3. Yama - Introduction

4. Yama - Types (Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya)

5. Yama - Types (Asteya contd, Bramhacharya, Kshama, Dhiraja) 6. Yama - Types (Daya,
Aarjava, Mithara, Shaucha )

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Unit 2

Sec 1 (55 mins Lecture by G S Sahay)



Intro, enumeration of 10 niyamas - Tapas, Santosh, Astikya, Daana Seva, Siddhanta, lajja,
dridhamati, japa, homa



Sec 2 (53 mins Lecture by G S Sahay)

3. Asana 1 - Meaning and Definition


4. Asana 2 - Definitions contd.

5. Asana 3 - Effects, 4 Purposes

Unit 3

Sec 1 (27 mins Lecture by G S Sahay) 



Asana 4 - Number of Asanas



Sec 2 (90 mins Lecture by G S Sahay) 

Pranayama 

1 - Evolution, Practices Pranayama 

2 - Concept of Vayu Pranayama 

3 - Concept of Chakras Pranayama 

4 - Chakras contd,

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Unit 4

Sec 1(58 mins Lecture by G S Sahay)



Pranayama 5 - Nadis in Hathayoga

Pranayama 6 - Nadis contd, time units of pranayama,

Pranayama 7 - how to do pranayama



Sec 2 (51 mins Lecture by G S Sahay)

Pranayama 8 - Kumbhak, Ujjayi

Pranayama 9 - Shitali, Shitkai, Bhastrica, Bhramhari, Murchha, Keval

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Unit 5

Sec 1 (76 mins Lecture by G S Sahay)

Pratyahara / Dharana / Dhyana

Unit 6 (Recommended to be done in 2 day with discussion & quiz)

Sec 1 (69 mins Lecture by G S Sahay)

Samadhi

Shat Karma

Mudras and Bandhas

Enumeration of 8 accomplishments.
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Module 3 - Structure and Function of Human Body - 

Dr. Sharad Bhalekar

(13 hours)

Unit 1

Sec 1 (57 mins Lecture by Dr. Sharad Bhalekar)

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga Intro Contd.



Development of Breath through Yoga

Unit 2

Sec 1 (54 mins Lecture by Dr. Sharad Bhalekar)



Samadhi in View of Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga



Samadhi and Breath Function

Samadhi Advanced Stage

Basic Function in Advanced Stage



Unit 3 



Sec 1 (43 mins Lecture by Dr. Sharad Bhalekar)

Pranayama - Concept & Effects

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Scientific View

Effect of Pranayama on Body and Mind



Unit 4 

Sec 1 (53 mins Lecture by Dr. Sharad Bhalekar)

Practice of Pranayama



Beginning Practice

Pranayama - Advancement

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Unit 5

Sec 1

Ujjayi and Bhramhari

Bhastrica, Shitali, Sitkari, Meditation


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Unit 6

Sec 1 (50 mins Lecture by Dr. Sharad Bhalekar) 



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Digestive System and Yoga

Anatomy and Physiology

Principles of Diet

Yoga - To improve digestion



Unit 7



Sec 1 (48 mins Lecture by Dr. Sharad Bhalekar)

Musculoskeletal System and Yoga



Function of Bones

Function of joints and muscles



Unit 8

Sec 1 (59 mins Lecture by Dr. Sharad Bhalekar) The Concept of Asana



The Concept/process

Effects, varieties

Precautions during asana practice



Unit 9

Sec 1 (44 mins Lecture by Dr. Sharad Bhalekar)



The Details of Asana

1, 2: Types and classification and analysis of asanas according to views, positions,
movement of spine. Working of muscles.

Unit 10

Sec 1 (61 mins Lecture by Dr. Sharad Bhalekar)



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The Concept of Kriya

Views - From Patanjali and Hatha Yoga, The Process/ Working Method

2, 3: Simple Cleansing processes - Jala Neti, Vamana Dhauti, Kapalbhati, agnisara
(simple), Trataka

Unit 11
Sec 1 (50 mins Lecture by Dr. Sharad Bhalekar)

The Concept of Advanced Cleansing Processes



1, 2: Sutra Neti, Vastra Dhauti/Danda Dhauti, Nauli and Bash, Agnisar,
Shankhaprakshalana

Unit 12

Sec 1 (50 mins Lecture by Dr. Sharad Bhalekar)

The Concept of Mudras



1, 2, 3: The 8 Aspects - Muscle

Abdomen

Spine

Nerves & Ganglion Kumbhaka Visualization Vibrations Postures

Unit 13

Sec 1 (58 mins Lecture by Dr. Sharad Bhalekar)

The Concept of Meditation



Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi

Samyama, Peace

Breath and Body Awareness, Awareness and External Sound / Internal Sound !

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Module 4 - Yoga and Mental Health - R S Bhogal

(12 hours)

Unit 1

Sec 1 (44 mins Lecture by R S Bhogal)



1,2. Introduction to Yoga and Mental Health



Sec 2 (41 mins Lecture by R S Bhogal)

3, 4: Yoga according to Bhagvad Geeta and Govardhan Peeth

Unit 2

Sec 1 (40 mins Lecture by R S Bhogal)

Psychological Definitions of Yoga



Advantages/Limitation in Understanding Yoga through Psychology 

Sec 2 (42 mins Lecture by R S Bhogal)

Similarities between Yoga and Psychology

Differences between Yoga and Psychology
Unit 3

Patanjali Yoga Sutra on Existential Disorders and Remedies -

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Sec 1 (35 mins Lecture by R S Bhogal) Modern Medicine

Modern Medicine

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Sec 2 (40 mins Lecture by R S Bhogal) Genesis of Existential Disorders

Yogic Remedies

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Unit 4

Patanjali Yoga Sutra on Existential Disorders and Remedies

Sec 1 (78 mins Lecture by R S Bhogal)



Kriya Yoga and Existential Disorders

Omkar and Gayatri Mantra on Existential Disorders

Mind Controlling in Patanjali Yoga



Basis of Yogic Remedies



Sec 2 (43 mins Lecture by R S Bhogal)

Psychological and Yogic Models on Normality - Freudian Approach Erikson Model of
Normality

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Unit 5

Sec 1 (44 mins Lecture by R S Bhogal) Maslow Model of Normality



Medical and Statistical Model of Normality Idealistic Model - Western and Yogic

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Unit 6

The Concept of Adjustment

Sec 1 (90 mins Lecture by R S Bhogal) Introduction



Psychological Methods of Adjustment Yogic Metaphysics and Adjustment

3 Contd.

Sec 2 (33 mins Lecture by R S Bhogal)



New Topic - Synthesis between Yogic and Psychological Methods 5 Contd.
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Unit 7

Sec 1 (53 mins Lecture by R S Bhogal)



Tackling Frustration - Psychological and Yogic Ways - Introduction Psychological
Methods in Frustration

Yogic Methods of tackling Frustration

Unit 8

Sec 1 (46 mins Lecture by R S Bhogal)



Psychological and Yogic Ways of Conflict Resolution - The different types Yogic Methods
of Conflict Resolution

Unit 9

Sec 1 (20 mins Lecture by R S Bhogal) Yoga Darshan and Conflict Resolution 

Sec 2 (76 mins Lecture by R S Bhogal) New Topic - Prayer & its types Benefits of Prayer

Benefits contd.

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Module 5 - Teaching Methodology - Lee Majewski

(2 hours)

Unit 1

Sec 1 (59 mins Lecture by Lee Majewski)

Introduction

Process, Principles and styles of adult Unit 2 Contd.

Teaching Yogic Practices

4 Contd

Unit 2

Sec 1 (53 mins Lecture by Lee Majewski)

1, 2 Verbal and non-verbal communication 3. Teachers Code of Conduct



4. Lesson Plan

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