180 Day Online Live 500-Hour Yoga Protocol Instructor Teacher Training Course

Pre-application requirements

Any one can apply for this course just need the basic things like a yoga mat or anything you need to sit. You can access online classes through a smartphone, tab, laptop, computer, smart TV, etc.

Certifications

Upon passing the exam, you will get a Level 1: Yoga Protocol Instructor (YPI) certificate accredited by YCB AYUSH Ministry Government of India.

How the training works

This online 500-hour yoga teacher training course will run for 60 days including Sundays and national holidays. There will be 4 live sessions a day, 420 total live sessions in 180 days, for a total of 500 hours. The training starts on the first of every month and the exam will be conducted on the 10th of every month. After this, there will be an internship for 20 days.

Timing of sessions / daily schedule (GMT+5:30)

Day 1

• 10:00 - 11:45 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 11:45 - 12:45 Anatomy with Dr. Arun Joshi (1 hour)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Theory with Dr. Sushma Singhvi (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Yogacharya Dhakaram (45 minutes)

Day 2

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 12:00 - 13:00 Anatomy with Dr. Arun Joshi (1 hour)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Theory - guest session (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Yogacharya Dhakaram (45 minutes)

Day 3

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 12:00 - 13:00 Anatomy with Dr. Arun Joshi (1 hour)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Activity - guest session (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Yogacharya Dhakaram (45 minutes)

Day 4

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 12:00 - 13:00 Anatomy with Dr. Arun Joshi (1 hour)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Communication skill - guest session (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Yogacharya Dhakaram (45 minutes)

Day 5

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 12:00 - 13:00 Anatomy with Dr. Arun Joshi (1 hour)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Personality development with Elthiya (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Yogacharya Dhakaram (45 minutes)

Day 6

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 12:00 - 13:00 Anatomy with Dr. Arun Joshi (1 hour)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Theory with Dr. Sushma Singhvi (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Yogacharya Dhakaram (45 minutes)

Day 7: Sunday holiday

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 12:00 - 13:00 Yoga quiz/activity - guest faculty (1 hour)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Theory - Guest session (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Anatomy with Dr. Arun Joshi (45 minutes)

Day 8

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.75 hours)
• 12:00 - 13:00 Anatomy with Dr. Arun Joshi (1 hour)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Fitness - Guest session (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)

Day 9

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 12:00 - 13:00 Anatomy with Dr. Arun Joshi (1 hour)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Communication skills - Guest session (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)

Day 10

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 12:00 - 13:00 Anatomy with Dr. Arun Joshi (1 hour)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Personality development with Elthiya Simon (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)

Day 11

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 12:00 - 13:00 Anatomy with Dr. Arun Joshi (1 hour)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Theory with Dr. Sushma Singhvi (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)

Day 12

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 12:00 - 13:00 Anatomy with Dr. Arun Joshi (1 hour)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Theory - Guest session (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)

Day 13: Sunday Holiday

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 12:00 - 13:00 Class (1 hour)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Activity - Guest faculty (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Anatomy with Dr. Arun Joshi (45 minutes)

Day 14

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Communication skills - Guest session (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)

Day 15

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Personality development with Elthiya Simon (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)

Day 16

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Fitness - Guest session (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)

Day 17

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Communication skills - Guest session (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)
• Guest session (1 hour)

Day 18

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Personality development with Elthiya Simon (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)

Day 19: Sunday Holiday

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Theory with Dr. Sushma Singhvi (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)
• Guest session (1 hour)

Day 20

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 12:00 - 13:00 Yoga quiz/activity - guest faculty (1 hour)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Theory - Guest session (1 hour)

Day 21

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Fitness - Guest session (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)
• Guest session (1 hour)

Day 22

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Communication skills - Guest session (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)

Day 23

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Personality development with Elthiya Simon (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)
• Guest session (1 hour)

Day 24

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Theory with Dr. Sushma Singhvi (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)

Day 25: Sunday Holiday

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Theory - Guest session (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)
• Guest session (1 hour)

Day 26

• 10:00 - 11:30 YYoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Fitness - Guest session (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)

Day 27

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Communication skills - Guest session (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)
• Guest session (1 hour)

Day 28

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Personality development with Elthiya Simon (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)

Day 29

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 12:00 - 13:00 Yoga quiz/activity - guest faculty (1 hour)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Theory - Guest session (1 hour)

Day 30

• 10:00 - 11:30 Yoga practice with Yogacharya Dhakaram (1.5 hours)
• 15:00 - 16:00 Fitness - Guest session (1 hour)
• 16:15 - 17:00 Practice with Master Trainer (45 minutes)
• Guest session (1 hour)
• After 30 days there will be Yoga Practical classes everyday morning 6AM and Evening 5PM

Note

• Exams will be scheduled every 10th of next month
• Timings for prime faculties can be adjusted in case of an emergency and work commitments
• Final greetings refer to a small celebration by combining Ekam Yoga team and all faculties

Course information

• Developing a foundation with a basic understanding of asana with a strong core learning and focusing on proper alignment
• Providing in-depth knowledge of yoga
• Learning proper breathing techniques and its effect on mind, body, and soul
• Study of human anatomy and its physiology
• Learning a simple yet powerful set of techniques that activates the joints, muscles, and energy system bringing ease to the whole system
• Yogic science: the explanation of Vedic mantras and yogic texts
• Personality development for career-oriented growth
• Placement assistance
• Online course by Yoga Academy, accredited by Yoga Certification Board of Ayush Ministry Government of India

Curriculum

Introduction to yoga and yogic practices *Yoga: Etymology, definitions, aim, objectives, and misconceptions

• Yoga: Its origin, history, and development
• Guiding principles to be followed by yoga practitioners
• Principles of yoga (triguna, Aantahkarana-chatustaya, tri-sharira/ panchakosha)
• Introduction to major schools of yoga (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Patanjali, Hatha)
• Introduction to yoga practices for health and well being
• Introduction to shatkarma: meaning, purpose, and their significance in yoga sadhana
• Introduction to yogic sukshmavyayama, sthulavyayama, and surya namaskara
• Introduction to yogasana: meaning, principles, and their health benefits
• Introduction to pranayama and dhyana and their health benefits

Introduction to yoga texts

• Introduction and study of Patanjali Yoga Sutra including memorization of selected Sutras (Chapter I- 1-12)
• Introduction and study of Bhagavad Gita including memorization of selected Slokas (Chapter II -47, 48, 49, 50 and 70)
• Introduction and study of Hathpradipika
• General Iintroduction to Prasthanatrayee
• Concepts and principles of aahara (diet) in Hathapradipika and Bhagavadgita (Mitahara and Yuktahara)
• Significance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and well-being
• Concept of mental wellbeing according to Patanjali Yoga
• Yogic practices of Patanjali Yoga: Bahiranga and Antaranga Yoga
• Concepts of healthy living in Bhagwad Gita
• Importance of subjective experience in daily yoga practice

Yoga for health promotion

• Brief introduction to the human body
• Meaning and means of health promotion and the role of yoga in health promotion
• Yogic positive attitudes (maître, karuna, mudita, upeksha)
• Concept of bhavas (dharma, jnana, vairagya, aishvarya) and their relevance in well-being
• Dincharya and ritucharya with respect to yogic lifestyle
• Holistic approach of yoga towards health and diseases
• Introduction to first aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Yogic management of stress and its consequences
• Yoga in the prevention of metabolic and respiratory disorders
• Yoga for personality development.

Practical

Demonstration skills

• Prayer: Concept and recitation of pranava

Yoga cleansing techniques

Knowledge of dhauti, neti and practice of kapalabhati

Yogic sukshmavyayama and sthulavyayama

Yogic sukshmavyayama (micro circulation practices)

• Neck movement

Griva shakti vikasaka ( I,II,III,IV)

• Shoulder movement

Bhuja valli shakti vikasakapurnabhuja 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

• Yogic sthulavyayama (macro circulation practices)
• Sarvanga pushti
• Hridgati (engine Daud)

Yogic surya namaskara

• Yogasana
• Tadasana, vrikshasana, ardha chakrasana, padahastasana, kati chakrasana, trikonasana
• Dandasana, sukhasana, padmasana, vajrasana,
• Bhadrasana, mandukasana, ushtrasana, shashankasana, uttanamandukasana
• Paschimottanasana, purvottanasana
• Vakrasana, gomukhasana
• Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, makarasana
• Pavanamuktasana, uttanapadasana, ardha halasana, setubandhasana
• Vipareetakarani, saral matsyasana, shavasana

Preparatory breathing practices

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

Pranayama

• Concept of puraka, rechaka and kumbhaka
• Anulmoaviloma/nadishodhana
• Sheetalee (without kumbhaka)
• Bhramari (without kumbhaka)

Understanding of bandha

• Jalandhara bandha
• Uddiyana bandha
• Mula bandha

Understanding of mudra

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

Practices leading to meditation and dhyana sadhana

• Recitation of pranava and soham
• Recitation of selected hymns, invocations and prayers from Vedas and Upanishadas
• Body and breath awareness
• Yoga Nidra

Teaching skills (methods of teaching yoga)

• Essentials of good lesson plan: concepts, needs, planning of teaching yoga (shatkriya, asana, pranayama and 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
• Class management in yoga: Its meaning
• Conducting yoga practical lessons: Precautions and contraindications of practices)
• Salient features of the ideal yoga
• Models of ideal yoga lesson plans

Required study:

• Introduction and study of Patanjala Yoga Sutra including memorization of selected Sutras (Chapter I- 1-12).
• Concept of mental wellbeing according to Patanjala Yoga.
• Yogic practices of Patanjala Yoga: Bahiranga and Antaranga Yoga. *Introduction and study of Hathpradipika.
• Concepts and principles of Aahara (Diet) in Hathapradipika and Bhagawadgita …..(Mitahara and Yuktahara).
• Significance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and well-being. *Importance of subjective experience in daily Yoga practice.
• Brief introduction to human body Meaning and Means of health promotion and role of Yoga in health promotion.
• Dincharya and Ritucharya with respect to Yogic life style.

This teacher training is held online. Ekam Yoga Care is located in Jaipur, India (GMT+5:30), and they will live-stream yoga classes via Cisco Webex Meeting which you can participate in from the comfort of your home. You can learn anywhere using a computer, a phone, tablet, Apple TV, Chromecast, or Fire TV Stick.

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• 500-hour virtual yoga teacher training
• 4 live sessions daily for 30 days after 30 days 2 live session for daily for 150 days
• 420 live sessions in 180 days, a total of 500 hours
• Special sessions on yogic science

• A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.