Level 1 – Yoga Protocol Instructor (YPI)

Summary : A 200-hour Yoga Protocol Instructor Course can be considered the first step to becoming a yoga instructor.
Course completion certificate from Swasti Yoga Center

Certification : Swasti Yoga Centre and Yoga Certifcation Board (YCB) Govt. of India
Duration (in weeks): 16 weeks part-time
Contact hours: : 200 hours Direct: 50 hours, Indirect hours: 150 hours
Time commitment (hours per week) : 12-15 hours
Pace (weekly): Once
Session (hours): 3 hour each session
Skill level: Beginner
Language: English, Spanish
Syllabus: Level 1 Course Full Syllabus (link the PDF syllabus)
Pricing (INR): 20,000 INR
Maximum group size: 10

Be inspired and learn closely from experts who, together, have 60+ years of knowledge teaching yoga, conducting yoga certification exams for Govt. of India, facilitating yoga retreats, and leading yoga teacher trainings for students from 10+ countries worldwide. Stoke the inner guru within you! This offer is exclusive to a small group of students.

Why Scientific Yoga?

Prevent degenerative arthritis, joint pain by preventing cartilage and joint breakdown
Increases immunity by increasing the drainage of lymph and destroying cancerous cells and toxic waste products
Reduces high blood pressure by Shavasana like relaxation yogic techniques within three months
Lowers insulin resistance, lowers blood sugar and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and prevents diabetes

Reduces anxiety by lowering levels of stress-hormone cortisol and improving mood
Regular yoga practice improves memory, coordination, reaction time and even IQ scores
Improves lung functions and fights respiratory diseases

Highlights

200-hours Yoga Protocol Instructor Course- Online and Offline modules
Live sessions by a certified international faculty (three hours per session)
Available for national and international students
Accommodation available for international and national students
Get a first-hand experience of the yogic lifestyle
Live online sessions will be held over Zoom, Google Duo or Microsoft Teams
For Online sessions' time zone: Pune, India (India Standard Time, GMT 5.5)
English instruction. Hindi and Marathi language can be provided if needed.
Course can start as soon as you sign up
Self-paced is possible upon discussion with the teacher

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.

Syllabus for Yoga Protocol Instructor (YPI)

1. Name of the certification: Yoga Protocol Instructor (YPI)

2. Course level: Level-1

3. 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 have passed 10th standard / secondary school certificate from a recognized board or equivalent. However, the Yoga Institutions can define their own eligibility

4. Brief Role Description: Certified Yoga Professionals (Yoga Protocol Instructor) can teach basics of Yoga / common Yoga protocol developed by the Ministry of AYUSH for International Day of Yoga for prevention of diseases and promotion of health. They can conduct Yoga practice /classes in parks, societies, RWA etc.

5. Minimum age: No age limit

6. 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.

7. Credit points for certificate : 12 credits

8. Duration of course: Not less than 200 hours or not less than 3 month as part time or not less than 1 month as full time course

9. Mark Distribution: Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 60 + Practical: 140)

Theory

Unit No.	Unit name	Marks
1	Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices	20
2	Introduction to Yoga Texts	20
3	Yoga for Health Promotion	20
	Total	60

Practical

S No.	Practical Work	Marks
1	Demonstration Skills	80
2	Teaching Skills	40
3	Application of knowledge	10
4	Field Experience	10
	Total	140

S. No. Name of the Unit

Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices

1.1 Yoga : Etymology, definitions, aim, objectives and misconceptions.
1.2 Yoga : Its origin, history and development.
1.3 Guiding principles to be followed by Yoga practitioners.
1.4 Principles of Yoga (Triguna, Antahkarana-chatustaya, Tri-Sharira/ Panchakosha).
1.5 Introduction to major schools of Yoga (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Patanjali, Hatha).
1.6 Introduction to Yoga practices for health and well being.
1.7 Introduction to Shatkarma: meaning, purpose and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.8 Introduction to Yogic Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama and Surya Namaskara
1.9 Introduction to Yogasana: meaning, principles, and their health benefits.
1.10 Introduction to Pranayama and Dhyana and their health benefits.

Introduction to Yoga Texts

2.1 Introduction and study of Patanjala Yoga Sutra including memorization of selected Sutras (Chapter I- 1-12).
2.2 Introduction and study of Bhagavad Gita including memorization of selected Slokas (Chapter II -47, 48, 49, 50 and 70).
2.3 Introduction and study of Hathpradipika
2.4 General Introduction to Prasthanatrayee.
2.5 Concepts and principles of Aahara (Diet) in Hathapradipika and Bhagawadgita (Mitahara and Yuktahara).
2.6 Significance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and well being.
2.7 Concept of mental wellbeing according to Patanjala Yoga.
2.8 Yogic practices of Patanjala Yoga: Bahiranga and Antaranga Yoga.
2.9 Concepts of healthy living in Bhagwad Gita.
2.10 Importance of subjective experience in daily Yoga practice.

Yoga for Health Promotion

3.1 Brief introduction to human body
3.2 Meaning and Means of health promotion and role of Yoga in health promotion.
3.3 Yogic positive attitudes ( Maîtri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha).
3.4 Concept of bhavas (Dharma, Jnana, Vairagya, Aishvarya) and their relevance in well being.
3.5 Dincharya and Ritucharya with respect to Yogic life style.
3.6 Holistic approach of Yoga towards health and diseases.
3.7 Introduction to First aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
3.8 Yogic management of stress and its consequences.
3.9 Yoga in prevention of metabolic and respiratory disorders.
3.10 Yoga for personality development.

Practical

A. Demonstration Skills

4.1 Prayer: Concept and recitation of Pranava and hymns.

4.2 Yoga Cleansing TechniquesKnowledge of Dhauti, Neti and practice of Kapalabhati.

4.3 Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama

a. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (Micro Circulation Practices)

Neck Movement - Griva Shakti Vikasaka ( I,II,III,IV)
Shoulder Movement - Bhuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka, Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka
Trunk Movement - Kati Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV, V )
Knee Movement - Jangha Shakti Vikasaka (II-A&B ), Janu Shakti Vikasaka
Ankle movement - Pada-mula shakti Vikasaka – A&B, Gulpha-pada-pristha-pada-tala shakti Vikasaka

b. Yogic Sthula Vyayama (Macro Circulation Practices)

Sarvanga Pushti
Hrid Gati (Engine Daud)

4.4 Yogic Surya Namaskara

4.5 Yogasana

Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana, Kati Chakrasana,Trikonasana
Dandasana, Sukhasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana,
Bhadrasana, Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttana Mandukasana
Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana
Vakrasana, Gomukhasana
Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Makarasana
Pavanamuktasana, Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana
Vipareetakarani, Saral Matsyasana, Shavasana,

4.6 Preparatory Breathing Practices

Sectional breathing (abdominal, thoracic and clavicular)
Yogic deep breathing

4.7 Pranayama

Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
Anulmoa Viloma/Nadi Shodhana
Sheetalee (without Kumbhaka)
Bhramari (without Kumbhaka)

4.8 Understanding of Bandha

Jalandhara Bandha
Uddiyana Bandha
Mula Bandha

Understanding of Mudra

Hasta Mudras (chin, Chinmaya, Brahma, adi, jnana, Dhyana and Nasika)

4.10 Practices leading to Meditation and Dhyana Sadhana

Recitation of Pranava & Soham
Recitation of selected hymns, invocations and prayers from Vedas & Upanishadas
Body and breath awareness
Yoga Nidra

B. Teaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga)

Essentials of good lesson plan: concepts, needs, planning of teaching Yoga (Shatkriya, Asana, Pranayama & practices leading to Dhyana)
Principles of teaching Yoga protocol to different groups (beginners, children, youth, women, Geriatric population, and special attention group).
Preparation for a Yoga class (before and during the class)
Factors influencing yoga teaching.
Class management in Yoga: its meaning and needs.
Conducting yoga practical lessons: Precautions & Contraindications of practices)
Salient features of Ideal Yoga Instructor.
Models of ideal Yoga lesson plans

Book for reference for Theory

1 Goyandka, Harikrishandass : Yoga Darshan Geeta Press, Gorakhpur (Samvat 2061).
2 Swami Vivekananda : Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga (4separate books) Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata, 2011 & 2012
3 Sahay G. S. : Hathayogapradipika MDNIY, New Delhi, 2013
4 Gita press Gorakhpur : Shreemad BhagvadgitaGita press Gorakhpur, Samvat 2073
5 Kotecha, Vaidya Rajesh : A Beginner’s Guide to AyurvedaChakrapani Publications, Jaipur 2016
6 Quality Council of India (QCI) :Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for Level 1 Excel Books, New Delhi 2016
7 Brahmachari Swami Dhirendra :Yogic Suksma Vyayama,Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi, 1986
8 Sahay G. S. : HathayogapradipikaMDNIY, New Delhi, 2013
9 Kalayan : Upanishads (23rd year Special) Geeta Press, Gorakhpur
10 Gore M. M. :Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices,Kanchana Prakashana, Lonavala, 2004
11 Swami Karmananda :Management of Common Diseases, Bihar Yoga Publication Trust, 2006, Munger
12 Basavaraddi, I. V. & others : Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers,MDNIY, New Delhi, 2010

Testimonials

I have been studying and doing the intense course Yoga Instructor - Level 1 at Swasti Yoga and it has been very professionally carried out by Dr. Vikas and Dr. Shwetambari and I have learned so much about many aspects of the science of Yoga which being said is already beneficial for my daily life. This has been by all means the one of the greatest investment I've done in this life. Swasti Yoga Center is the state of the art when it comes to Yoga and for sure I am going for Level 2 next time. I recommend Swasti and its teachers for everyone who requires qualified understanding of Yoga as Swasti is authorized by Government of India.

David Tryggvason

Iceland

Yoga is very important to us , and most important is the teacher from whom we learn ! I found this is the best place to learn not only postures but also philosophy of Yoga , roots of yoga and many more . Dr. Vikas is very supportive and knowledgeable teacher !

Claudia Paula

Germany

Yes. I can say it's a great turning point of my life. After joining this class, my whole perspective of looking towards Yoga (which was previously like Yoga is only about Yogasana and nothing else) & also towards life is changed positively. Very happy to get such great knowledgeable teachers who are working so hard on their students. Happy to be a part Swasti family.

Dipa Parab

India

Strongly recommended!!! Best platform to learn YUJ ( YOG)

Pragati Gugale

India

Its my pleasure to be a part of the swasti family .where we learned ancient yoga ,in the world of various fitness trends how yoga is different and beyond our imagination. All faculties are focusing on one's learning and adopting process & promptly guide you. If you are looking forward for yoga Career ,definitely try this one

Swati Abhyankar

Dubai

Its an amazing experience to take yoga knowledge in swasti.All staff is very cooperative n helped me a lot in solving my problems, m very happy to be part of swasti. Dr. Shwetambari is very loving n caring person with great knowledge in science of yoga. I would like to recommend all to join Swasti .

Netra Kumar

Australia

I am extremely glad that my Yoga teacher in Austria suggested to go to Swasti Yoga. I really am surprised to know the depth of courses at Swasti and the level of teaching. The teachers Dr. Vikas and Dr. Shweta are very knowledgable and others like Hina, Kalyani are very cooperative too. Every week we also had great yoga activities like Pranayama, Shatkriya along with nature treck, visits to historical places and temples teaching the philosophical concepts of yoga. In short i would recommend this to all international students who wish to advance their yoga practice and take their career to a new level with Govt of India certification. Thank you Dr. Vikas n Swasti Yoga!

Rebeka Murányi

Hungary

Wonderful place to be. All the faculty will help you through the yoga journey , it will make u understand true meaning of yoga , what role yoga play in society, much needed institution in pimpri Chinchwad . Special thanks to Dr. Vikas chothe Sir. For being so supportive and giving a platform to explore.

Mansi Muke

India

Yoga is d best way to keep ur body and mind healthy and swasti yoga is one of d best place to learn yoga. Teachers at swasti specially Mrs Radha kulkarni and Mrs Ramaa Satav are very cooperative and experienced. For those who want to clear YCB exams and want to make career in yoga,swasti is d right choice because here by mock exams and group discussions ,u will get fully prepared for final

Basak

Turkey

I love this place. Yoga teachers are very supportive and helps in empowering the students with right skills. They are flexible in terms of adjusting time/class style as we the convenient of the student. Best place to complete your QCI certification. All the best Swasti yoga.

Samantha Alice

United Kingdom

Excellent. The classes were very easy to understand and always dependent on the level of the students. I felt comfortable at all times, felt treated with love and respect and felt I was in presence of a true teacher. Dr. Vikas and Dr. Shwetambari teaches more than just postures. Classes are three hours long and the price is quite low. Definitely recommend this place to take Yoga classes in Pune