~ Level 2 – Yoga Wellness Instructor (YWI) ~

6 Months

INR (₹) 30,000 / USD ($) 370

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

A self-paced program is available. Please send an inquiry to Swasti Yoga Center for more information.

Level 2 – Yoga Wellness Instructor (YWI)

  • Certification Swasti Yoga Center and Yoga Certifcation Board (YCB) Govt. of India
  • Duration : 6 Months
  • Contact hours: : 400 hours Direct: 100 hours, Indirect hours: 300 hours
  • Time commitment (hours per week) : 12-15 hours
  • Pace (weekly): Once
  • Session (hours): hour each session
  • Skill level: Intermediate, candidates with Level 1/ 200 hours TTC completed
  • Language: English
  • Syllabus: Level 2 Course Full Syllabus (click here to check syllabus)
  • Pricing (INR): 30,000 INR
  • Maximum group size: 10
  • Wellness Instructor, YCB assessment and certification fees: 350 USD (Foreign Students)

Highlights

  • Our students are from 35 countries and get global internship opportunities.
  • 400-hours Yoga Wellness Instructor Course- Online and Offline modules
  • Live sessions by a certified international faculty
  • 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.

Teaching Faculty

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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.

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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.

Syllabus for Yoga Wellness Instructor (YWI)

SYLLABUS FOR YOGA WELLNESS INSTRUCTOR (YWI)

1. Name of the Certification: Yoga Wellness Instructor (YWI)

2. Course level: Level 2

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 : 24 credits

8. Duration of course: Not less than 400 hours or not less than 6 month as part time or not less than 3 month as full time course

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

Theory
Unit No.Unit nameMarks
1Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices20
2Introduction to Yoga Texts20
3Yoga for wellness20
 Total60
Practical
S No.Practical WorkMarks
1Demonstration Skills80
2Teaching Skills40
3Application of knowledge10
4Field Experience10
 Total140
THEORY

Unit 1- Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices

  • 1.1 Yoga: Etymology, definitions (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwad Gita & Kathopanishad), aim, objectives and misconceptions.
  • 1.2 Yoga: Its origin, history and development.
  • 1.3 Brief Introduction to Samkhya and Yoga Darshana.
  • 1.4 Life sketches and teachings of Yoga masters (Maharishi Ramana, Shri Aurobindo Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati).
  • 1.5 Principles of Yoga and practices of healthy living
  • 1.6 Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga
  • 1.7 Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga.
  • 1.8 Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga
  • 1.9 Concept and principles of Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskara and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
  • 1.10 Concept and principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
  • 1.11 Concept and principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
  • 1.12 Concept and principles of Pranayama: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
  • 1.13 Introduction to Tri Bandha and their health benefits.
  • 1.14 Dhyana and its significance in health and well being
  • 1.15 Introduction to Yogic relaxation techniques with special reference to Yoga Nidra

Unit 2 Introduction to Yoga Texts

  • 2.1 Introduction to Prasthanatrayee, Purushartha Chatushtaya and goal of human life.
  • 2.2 Yoga in Kathopnishad, Prashanopanisha, Tattriyopnishad with special emphasis on Panchakosha Vivek and Ananda Mimamsa
  • 2.3 Concept of Sthitaprajna, Bhakti, Karma and Dhyana in Bhagavad Gita.
  • 2.4 Significance of Bhagavad Gita in day to day life
  • 2.5 Concept of healthy living in Bhagavad Gita (Ahara, Vihara, Achara, Vichara)
  • 2.6 Study of Patanjal Yoga Sutra including selected sutras from following chapters (I- 1 to 12, II- 46 – 51, III- 1 to 4).
  • 2.7 Concept of Chitta, Chitta Bhumi, Chitta Vritti, Chitta Vikshepa, Chittaprasadanam and their relationship with wellness.
  • 2.8 Bahiranga Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara).
  • 2.9 Antaranga Yoga of Maharisi Patanjali (Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi)
  • 2.10 Concept of mental well being according to Patanjala Yoga
  • 2.11 Hatha Yoga: Its parampara, knowledge of basic Yoga texts (Hatha Pradipika and Gherand Samhita). Relationship between Hatha yoga and Raja Yoga.
  • 2.12 Sadhaka and Badhaka tatva, principle to be followed by Hatha Yoga practitioner.
  • 2.13 Concept of Matha, Mitahara, Pathya & Apthaya.
  • 2.14 Concepts of Nadis, Prana and Pranayama for Subjective experiences.
  • 2.15 Knowledge of Hatha Yoga practices for wellness (Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama, Mudra, Nadaanusandhana).

Unit 3 Yoga for Wellness

  • 3.1 General introduction to human body and nine major systems of human body
  • 3.2 Introductions to sensory organs (Eyes, Nose, Ears, Tongue and Skin).
  • 3.3 Basic functions of nine major systems of human body and homeostasis.
  • 3.4 Yogic concept of health and wellness.
  • 3.5 Concept of Tridoshas, Sapta Dhatu, Agni, Vayu and Mala; their role in wellness
  • 3.6 Concepts of Dinacharya and Ritucharya and their importance in well being.
  • 3.7 Importance of Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya in well being.
  • 3.8 Yogic concept of mental hygiene: Maître, Karuna, Mudita & Upeksha).
  • 3.9 Importance of psychosocial environment for health and wellness.
  • 3.10 Yogic concept and principles of Ahara(Mitahara, Yuktahara).
  • 3.11 Health benefits of Suryanamaskara, Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama and practices leading to Dhyana (as per the practical syllabus of the course).
  • 3.12 Salient features and contra indications of Yoga practices for well being (as per the practical syllabus of the course).
  • 3.13 Knowledge of common diseases; their prevention and management by Yoga.
  • 3.14 Knowledge of role of Yoga in the management of non communicable diseases.
  • 3.15 Concept of stress and Yogic management of stress and its consequences
PRACTICAL

Yoga Practical

1. Prayer

  • 1.1 Concept and Recitation of Pranava
  • 1.2 Concept and Recitation of Hymns
  • 1.3 Selected universal prayers, invocations and Nishpatti Bhava.

2. Yogic Shat Karma

  • 2.1 Neti: Sutra Neti and Jala Neti
  • 2.2 Dhauti: Vamana Dhauti (Kunjal)
  • 2.3 Kapalbhati (Vatakrama)

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 Sukshma Vyayama (Micro circulation practices)

  • Sarvanga Pushti
  • Hrid Gati (Engine daud)

4. Yogic Surya Namaskara with Mantra

5. Yogasana

  • 5.1 Tadasana, Hastottanasana, Vrikshasana
  • 5.2 Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana
  • 5.3 Trikonasana, Parshva Konasana, Katichakrasana
  • 5.4 Dandasana, Padmasana, Vajarasana,
  • 5.5 Yogamudrasana, Parvatasana
  • 5.6 Bhadrasana, Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttana Mandukasana,
  • 5.7 Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana
  • 5.8 Vakrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Gomukhasana
  • 5.9 Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana
  • 5.10 Pavanamuktasana and its variations
  • 5.11 Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana, Sarala-Matsyasana
  • 5.12 Shavasana,

6. Preparatory Breathing Practices

  • 6.1 Sectional Breathing (Abdominal, Thoracic and Clavicular Breathing)
  • 6.2 Yogic Deep Breathing
  • 6.3 Anuloma Viloma/ Nadi Shodhana

7. Pranayama

  • 7.1 Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
  • 7.2 Ujjayee Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
  • 7.3 Sheetalee Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
  • 7.4 Sitkaree Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
  • 7.5 Bhramaree Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)

8. Concept and Demonstration of Bandha

  • 8.1 Jalandhara Bandha
  • 8.2 Uddiyana Bandha
  • 8.3 Mula Bandha

9. Concept and Demonstration of Mudra

  • 9.1 Yoga Mudra
  • 9.2 Maha Mudra
  • 9.3 Vipareetakarani Mudra

10. Practices leading to Dhyana Sadhana

  • 10.1 Body awareness and Breath awareness
  • 10.2 Yoga Nidra
  • 10.3 Antarmauna
  • 10.4 Recitation of Pranava and Soham
  • 10.5 Recitation of Hymns
  • 10.6 Practice of Dhyana

B. Teaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga) Geeta Press, Gorakhpur (Samvat 2061).

  • 1.1 Teaching methods with special reference to Yoga
  • 1.2 Factors influencing Yoga teaching
  • 1.4 Teaching Aids : Meaning and Need, Role of Language, Voice, Fluency, Clarity and Body language in an ideal presentation
  • 1.5 Methods of teaching Yoga to an individual, small group and large group
  • 1.6 Lecture cum demonstration in Yoga: Its meaning, importance and method of its Presentation
  • 1.7 Lesson plan: Its meaning and need
  • 1.8 Preparation of lesson plan in Yoga, Preparation of lesson plan for an individual and for a group
  • 1.9 Presentation of lessons in specific Yogic practices: Kriya, Asana, Pranayama, and Dhyana.
  • 1.10 Assessment of a Yoga class (detection and correction of mistakes)

Book for reference for Theory

  • 1 Goyandka, Harikrishandass : Yoga Darshan
  • 2 Ravi Shankar, Sri Sri : Upanishad, Vol. I
  • 3 Swami Vivekananda : Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga (4separate books) Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata, 2011 & 2012
  • 4 Basavaraddi I. V. and Pathak, S. P. : Hathayoga ke Aadhar avam Prayoga (Sanskrit-Hindi), MDNIY, New Delhi, 2007
  • 5 Sahay G. S. : Hathayogapradipika MDNIY, New Delhi, 2013
  • 6 Gita press Gorakhpur : Shreemad Bhagvadgita Gita press Gorakhpur, Samvat 2073
  • 7 Quality Council of India (QCI) : Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for Level 2 Excel Books, New Delhi 2016
  • 8 Kalidas Joshi and Ganesh Shankar : Yoga ke Sidhant Evam Abhyas, Madhya Pradesh Hindigrantha Akadami,Bhopal, 1995
  • 9 Brahmachari Swami Dhirendra : Yogic Suksma Vyayama, Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi, 1986
  • 10 Digambarji Swami and Gharote M.L. : Gheranda Samhita, Kaivalyadhama S.M.Y.M. Samiti, Lonavala 1997
  • 11 Sahay G. S.Hathayogapradipika MDNIY, New Delhi, 2013
  • 12 Kalayan Upanishads (23rd year Special) Geeta Press, Gorakhpur
  • 13 Gore M. M. Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices, Kanchana Prakashana, Lonavala, 2004
  • 14 Telles, Shirley A Glimse of the Human body Swami Vivekanand Yoga Prakashan, Bangalore, 1998
  • 15 Swami Karmananda Management of Common Diseases, Bihar Yoga Publication Trust, 2006, Munger
  • 16 Bhogal, R. S : Yoga & Mental Health and beyond ACE Enterprises, Madhu Rajnagar, Pune Road, Pune, 2010
  • 17 Jayadeva, Yogendra : Cyclopedia Vol I, II, III & IV
  • 18 Basavaraddi, I.V. How to manage Stress through Yoga MDNIY, New Delhi
  • 19 Kotecha, Vaidya Rajesh A Beginner’s Guide to Ayurveda Chakrapani Publications, Jaipur 2016
  • 20 MDNIY Yoga Module for Wellness Series (1 to 10) MDNIY, New Delhi 2011

Book for reference for Practicum

  • 1. Brahmachari Swami Dhirendra : Yogic Suksma Vyayama, Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi
  • 2. Brahmachari, Swami Dhirendra : Yogasana Vijnana Dheerendra Yoga Prakashana, New Delhi
  • 3. Iyengar, B. K. S. : Light on Yoga, Harper Collins Publisher, New Delhi, 2005
  • 4. Swami Kuvalyananda : Pranayama, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, 1992
  • 5. Saraswati, Swami Satyananda : Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, 2006
  • 6. Basavaraddi, I.V A Monograph on Yogic Suksma Vyayama, MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016
  • 7. Basavaraddi, I.V. A Monograph on Shatakarma MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016
  • 8. Basavaraddi, I.V A Monograph on Yogasana, MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016
  • 9. Basavaraddi, I.V. A Monograph on Pranayama, MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016
  • 10. Tiwari O.P. Asana Why & How ?Kaivalyadhama, SMYM Samiti, Lonavla
  • 11. Basavaraddi, I.V. & Bharti Swami Anant Pratah Smarana MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016
  • 12. Saraswati, Swami atyananda Suryanamashkara Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, 2006
  • 13. Joshi K.S. Yogic Pranayama Orient Paperbacks, New Delhi 2009
  • 14. Quality Council of India (QCI) Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for level 2 Excel Books, New Delhi 2016
  • 15. Basavaraddi, I. V. & others : Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers MDNIY, New Delhi, 2010
  • 16. Gharote, M.L. Teaching Methods for Yogic practices, Kaivalyadhama Ashram, Lonavla
  • 17. Iyengar, B.K.S Yoga Shastra (Vol-I & II) Ramamani Iyenger Memorial Yoga, Institute, Pune YOG, Mumbai

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