LEVEL 2 YOGA WELLNESS INSTRUCTOR

1.1 Yoga: Etymology, Definitions, 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.

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

3.1 General introduction to the 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 the 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 contraindications 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 the role of Yoga in the management of non communicable diseases.
3.15 Concept of stress and Yogic management of stress and its consequences.