~ Level 2 – Yoga Wellness Instructor (YWI) ~

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

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