~ Level 1 – Yoga Protocol Instructor (YPI) ~
4 Months
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.
A self-paced program is available. Please send an inquiry to Swasti Yoga Center for more information.
Level 1 – Yoga Protocol Instructor (YPI)
Summary :
Embark on the transformative journey towards becoming a certified yoga instructor with our 200-hour Yoga Protocol Instructor Course—a foundational step in unlocking the art and science of yoga instruction.
- Certification :Earn your credentials from the prestigious Swasti Yoga Centre in collaboration with the esteemed Yoga Certification Board (YCB), Govt. of India, ensuring a recognized and reputable qualification.
- Duration (in weeks):16-week part-time (4 months)
- Contact hours: :Direct: 50 hours of hands-on learning.Indirect: 150 hours of supplementary, in-depth study.
- Time commitment (hours per week) :Dedicate 12-15 hours weekly to your growth as a budding yoga instructor.
- Pace (weekly):Experience a comprehensive curriculum at a comfortable pace of once a week.
- Session (hours):Engage in enlightening 1-hour practice sessions and weekly one theory session, each carefully crafted to deepen your understanding and practice.
- Skill level:Tailored for beginners, fostering a strong foundation for your yoga journey.
- Language:The course is conducted in English, with the option of Hindi and Marathi languages available upon request to accommodate diverse learners.
- Syllabus:Explore the intricate details of the Level 1 Course with our comprehensive Full Syllabus (click here to check syllabus) , guiding you through the core aspects of yoga instruction.
- Pricing (INR): Invest in your journey for 20,000 INR, unlocking a wealth of knowledge and practical skills.
- Maximum group size: Enjoy an intimate and personalized learning environment, limited to a maximum of 10 participants.
- YCB exam fees (International students) 200 USD
Highlights
- Benefit from the vast experience of our faculty, accumulating over 60 years in teaching, certification exams, yoga retreats, and global teacher training.
- Join a diverse community with students from 35 countries, exposing you to global perspectives and opportunities for internships.
- Experience the flexibility of online and offline modules, enriched by live sessions conducted by certified international faculty.
- Accommodation options catered to both national and international students, ensuring a comfortable and immersive learning experience.
- Delve into the yogic lifestyle, integrating its principles into your daily practices.
- Engage in live online sessions facilitated through Zoom, Google Duo, or Microsoft Teams.
- Begin your course promptly upon sign-up, with self-paced options available upon discussion with your instructor.
Yoga Styles
- Hatha Yoga
- Traditional Yoga
- Ashtang Yoga
What's not included
- Please note that accommodation, meals, yoga props.
- Yoga Certification Board (Govt. of India) Exam fees are not included in the course package.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
Authentic, Holistic, and Cost-Friendly:
Our mission is to make authentic and holistic yoga education accessible to everyone. Our course is designed to reach the masses and a global audience, taking yoga away from being a privilege for the rich and famous. We believe in offering a cost-friendly approach, ensuring that the transformative benefits of yoga are available to all, breaking barriers and fostering a community that embraces the essence of yoga in its truest form. Join us in making yoga a universal practice, transcending boundaries and bringing the gift of well-being to every individual, regardless of background or status.
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.
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 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
Foundation Course
Level 1 - Yoga Protocol Instructor
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