~ Yoga Therapy TTC (level 1) ~

2 Month

INR (₹) 20,000/ USD ($) 250

This teacher training course is available from Monday to Saturday. You can start the course as soon as you enroll.

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Yoga Therapy TTC (Level 1)

4 month 100- hours Assistant Yoga Therapy Course (Level 1)

Highlights

100-hours Assistant Yoga Therapy Course- Online
sessions by MD doctors and certified international faculty
Available for national and international students
Get a first-hand experience of the yogic lifestyle
English instruction. Hindi and Marathi language can be provided if needed.

Certification: Swasti Yoga Center, ISO certified institute

Duration (in weeks): 16 weeks part-time

Contact hours: 100 hours Direct: 25 hours, Indirect hours: 75 hours

Time commitment (hours per week) 8-10 hours

Pace (weekly): Once

Session (hours): 3 hours each session

Skill level: Beginner, Level 1 YCB certified/ 200 hour Yoga TTC

Language: English

Syllabus: Yoga Therapy TTC (Level 1) Full Syllabus (click here to check syllabus)

Pricing (INR): 20,000 INR

Maximum group size: 8

Level 1 Yoga TTC (Yoga therapy Level 1) YCB assessment and certification fees: 250 USD (Foreign Students)

Yoga Styles

Hatha Yoga
Traditional Yoga
Ashtang Yoga

What's not included

Accommodation
Food
Yoga props
Yoga Certification Board (Govt. of India) Yoga Exam fees

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.

Teaching Faculty

Dr. Vikas Chothe

Swasti’s founder, Dr.Vikas Chothe, holds an MD, PhD in Ayurvedic medicine with Yoga Certification from AYUSH and QCI India. He has worked as a Yoga Ambassador for the government of India and is currently an examiner for YCB Yoga examination at TQ Cert (TATA projects) for the Yoga Certification Board. He has been working as a lead examiner since the beginning of the Yoga Certification Scheme in 2016 and has conducted exams for more than 3,000 students till date. Dr.Vikas has been invited by Indian Embassy Austria, Malaysia and Armenia and has visited USA, China, Malaysia, Italy and European countries for propagation of Yoga and Ayurveda. He is also yoga school auditor for the Yoga Certification Board (YCB) creating quality standards in yoga schools globally.

Shwetambari Vikas Chothe

Dr.Shwetambari Chothe is a certified Level 3 Yoga Teacher and Evaluator by government of India, consulting homeopath, assistant professor in LMF Homoeopathic Medical College, Pune, and co-founder of Swasti Yoga Centre. Since childhood, she had a keen interest in yoga and Indian culture. She is a great chef with Ayurveda healthy cooking as her specialty. Qualifications: MD Homoeopath, Anatomy and Physiology expert, yoga teacher and practitioner for six years.

Yoga Therapy TTC (Level 1) Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION

1. Name of the Certification: Assistant Yoga Therapist

2. Requirement/ Eligibility:
a. For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria
b. For admission in the course it is suggested/ desired that the candidate should be graduate in any health stream or have completed Basic Yoga Therapy Course.

3. Brief Role Description: Master Trainers in Yoga educational Institutions, Yoga training Courses and training programs. He or she can also act as Yoga Therapist under Medical professionals. Can teach in yoga studios, hospitals , Institutions of higher Learning.

4. Minimum age: No age limit

5. 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, empathetic, language proficiency, engaging with students, dedication to teaching, ability to build caring relationships with students, friendliness and approachability, Independent, credible, analytical skills etc.

6. Duration of course: Not less than 150 hours or not less than 2 month as part time

8. Mark Distribution:

Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 80+Practical – 120)

Theory

Unit No.	Unit name	Marks
1	Yoga and Health	20
2	Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology, Diseases	20
3	Therapeutic practices of Yoga	20
4	Yoga as Therapy	20
	Total	80

Practical

S No.	Practical Work	Marks
1	Demonstration Skills	60
2	Therapeutic Skills	20
2	Teaching and evaluation Skills	20
3	Application of knowledge	10
4	Field Experience (Healthcare settings)	10
	Total	120

PART 1

YOGIC CONCEPT OF HEALTH

WELLNESS
ILLNESS
CONCEPT OF SWASTHYA (HEALTHY CONDITON)
CONCEPT OF ATUR (DISEASED CONDITON)

EXCERCISE PHYSIOLOGY & YOGIC PHYSIOLOGY

Exercise Physiology
ATP: Primary energy carrying molecule in the body

HATHA YOGA: A BALANCE BETWEEN STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY AND RELAXATION

Long-term effects of physical yoga
Immediate effects of physical yoga
Physical exercises (Asana)
Yogic purification and energy control (bandhas, mudras and kriyas)
Bandhas – muscle locks and energy guides
Kriyas – yogic internal cleansing processes
Mudras – yogic energy-control
Non-physical Yoga: Meditative Practices (Pratayahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi) and Ethical Disciplines (Yama and Niyama)

IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING DINACHARYA AND RITUCHARYA FOR WELL BEING.

ROLE OF AHARA, NIDRA AND BRAHMACHARYA IN WELLNESS.

PART 2

THE SKELETAL SYSTEM

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Types of Skeletal Muscle Activations
Working with Muscle Groups in Hatha Yoga Postures

THE ‘SHOULDER JOINT COMPLEX & AMSA BANDHA

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
DISEASES AND YOGA MANAGEMENT:
Frozen (or Very Stiff) Shoulder
Tears of the Shoulder Stabiliser Muscles: Rotator Cuff Injury

ELBOW JOINT & WRIST JOINT: KURPARA & MANI BANDHA

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Anatomical Snuff Box
DISEASES AND YOGA MANAGEMENT:
The Carpal Tunnel
Elbow Tendonitis: Tennis Elbow

HIP JOINT & KATI BANDHA

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Anterior pelvic tilt and posterior pelvic tilt
Increasing Hip Joint Strength with Hatha Yoga

KNEE JOINT & JANU BANDHA

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
DISEASES AND YOGA MANAGEMENT:
Abnormal Angles between the Thigh and Leg
Ruptured Knee Ligaments

ANKLE JOINT & GULPHA BANDHA

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Arches of the Feet
DISEASES AND YOGA MANAGEMENT:
Pes Planus (Flat Feet)
Pes Cavus (Hollow or Over-Arched Feet)
Ankle Sprains

SPINAL JOINT COMPLEXES

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
DISEASES AND YOGA MANAGEMENT:
Potential Causes of Back Injury
Age-Related Spinal Pathology
Musculoskeletal and Other Abnormalities of the Spine
Scoliosis
Torticollis
Core stabilisation in Yoga
DISEASES AND YOGA MANAGEMENT:
1. Back Pain
2. Cervical spondylosis
3. Lumbar spondylosis
4. Arthritis

PART 3

THE CARDIOPULMONARY SYSTEM

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Blood Pressure
Pulse
Systemic circulation
Pulmonary circulation
DISEASES AND YOGA MANAGEMENT:
1. Hypertension
2. Coronary artery disease
3. Cardiac asthma

THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Applied anatomy & physiology of the cardiopulmonary system in hatha yoga
Hatha yoga for people with high blood pressure ( hypertension) and headache
Hatha yoga for people with low blood pressure (hypotension) and dizziness
DISEASES AND YOGA MANAGEMENT:
1. Right-sided heart failure
2. Left-sided heart failure
DISEASES AND YOGA MANAGEMENT:
1. Asthma
2. Bronchitis
3. Pneumonia
4. Allergic Rhinitis
5. Sinusitis
6. COPD

THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
ORGANISATION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (PNS)
AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
DISEASES AND YOGA MANAGEMENT:
1. Migraine headache
2. Tension
3. Cerebro vascular accidents
4. Epilepsy
5. Errors of vision of refraction.
6. Hearing impairment

MODERN PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOANALYSIS

Basics of Psychology
DISEASES AND YOGA MANAGEMENT:
1. Psychosis
2. Depression
3. Gen Anxiety Disorder

THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, THE IMMUNE SYSTEM & YOGIC NUTRITION

Anatomy and Physiology
DISEASES AND YOGA MANAGEMENT:
1. Constipation
2. APD/ Hyperacidity
3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
NUTRITION & DIET FOR PRACTITIONERS OF HATHA YOGA
Main Types of Nutrients in Food
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Derived fats: cholesterol
Problems Resulting from Ingesting an Excess of the Main Food Types
Carbohydrates: Problems resulting from eating excess carbohydrates
Problems with excess sugar
Proteins: Problems resulting from eating excess protein
Problems with high protein diets
Fats: Problems resulting from eating excess fat

THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Anatomy and Physiology
Natural and Acquired Immunity
Inflammation
DISEASES AND YOGA MANAGEMENT:
1. Fever
2. Autoimmune diseases

THE ENDOCRINE, URINARY & REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

Anatomy and Physiology
DISEASES AND YOGA MANAGEMENT:
1. Diabetes Mellitus (I&II)
2. Hypo and Hyper-thyroidism
3. Obesity

THE URINARY SYSTEM

Anatomy and Physiology
DISEASES AND YOGA MANAGEMENT:
1. Renal hypertension
2. Renal stones

THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Anatomy
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Anatomy
Female reproductive cycle
Embryonic development
Maternal changes during pregnancy
Foetal changes
Hatha yoga for the male reproductive system
Hatha yoga for the female reproductive system
Hatha yoga during menstruation
DISEASES AND YOGA MANAGEMENT:
1. Pregnancy and Childbirth
2. Ante-natal care
3. Post-natal care
4. PCOS
5. Anemia

PART 4

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

CPR—Adult
CPR—Child
CPR—Infant
CPR—Adult, Child and Infant
AED
First Aid

PART 5

AYURVEDA AND YOGIC PHYSIOLOGY

Prakruti Parikshana (Determining one’s Personality constitution)
Important Yoga practices as per one’s Prakriti (Personality constitution)
Marmas, Bandhas and Cakras
Compliance of students and patients of yoga
Contraindications in yoga
Common injuries in yoga