Online 200-Hour Self-Paced Certified Yoga Protocol Instructor Course With 10 Hours of Q&A Sessions

Pre-application requirements

• Good yoga knowledge and practice
• Wi-Fi connection
• Computer to download the digital material,
• A yoga mat
• A notebook to take down notes if required
• Valid passport photocopy
• Medical fitness certificate
• Swasti Yoga online admission form

Introduction

This program is for those who want to want to be real yogis walking on the path of traditional yoga (think beyond asana) with an authentic AYUSH certification (Indian government).

Why the course?

As you embark on your yoga journey, let them remind you that yoga is not just a physical exercise, but a Gurushishya Parampara - a tradition that has been passed down from guru to disciple for thousands of years. It is a practice that can help you develop yogic qualities and transform your life.

Unfortunately, many modern yoga students are not introduced to classical yoga texts like the Yogasutra and Hatha Yoga Pradipika, which contain the wisdom and teachings of the ancient yogis. Instead, yoga has become commercialized, with a focus on certification business and low standards of yoga training.

But let them tell you, the true goal of yoga is not just about losing weight, curing physical ailments, or getting commercial success. The ultimate goal of yoga is to find inner balance and connect with your true self.

Through the practice of yoga, you can develop qualities such as mindfulness, compassion, and self-awareness. These qualities can help you not only in your personal life but also in your professional life, as you learn to navigate challenges with grace and ease.

So seek out authentic teachers and teachings that will guide you on your path of self-discovery and personal transformation. Take the time to study the classical yoga texts and learn from experienced practitioners, MD doctors who have dedicated their lives to the practice of yoga.

Moreover, joining an authentic traditional certification program will equip you with the tools to prevent injuries and promote safe practices. You will learn to prioritize the well-being of your students by understanding their unique needs and limitations. This will not only enhance your teaching skills but also help to restore the credibility and reputation of yoga as a holistic practice.

Together, restore the sacredness of yoga and uphold India's rich legacy for generations to come.

Certifications

Those who want to receive Yoga Certification Board (YCB) certification from the Government of India will have to take an exam later arranged at Swasti Yoga in Pune (India).

Obtaining certification from the Indian Government carries immense weight and credibility. It demonstrates your commitment to upholding the authentic teachings of yoga and showcases your dedication to the practice. This recognition will undoubtedly attract students seeking a genuine yoga experience and set you apart as an exceptional instructor.

How the training works

• There will be self-paced video recordings of sessions for 80 hours
• 120 non-contact hours will be spent on swadhyay (self-study), yoga assignments, compilation, short online demo sessions, quiz, yoga competitions, mock exams, completing short tests, or short practices to teach
• MCQ mock test and 3 practical exams

Weekly time to be devoted (10 hours)

• Free complimentary 30 hours of daily yoga sessions (Live)
• Complimentary 30 hours of lecture series on different topics of yoga including yoga philosophy, classical yoga texts, Ayurveda, yogic food, anatomy and physiology etc.
• All online materials will be shared on We Transfer
• The course can commence 48 hours after admission

Course information

Level 1: Yoga Protocol Instructor (YPI) accredited by Swasti Yoga Center

Swasti Yoga Center is a trusted Indian yoga institution (ISO 9001:2015 certified yoga center for quality education, training, therapy, and research in yoga) and is an associate center of the Indian Yoga Association (IAA).

The yoga curriculum is based on the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Certification of Persons ISO/IEC 17024, and it is affiliated with the Indian Yoga Association, International Ayurveda Association, and International Federation of Yoga Professionals.

Introduction to yoga and yogic practice

• 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, antahkarana-chatustaya, tri-Sharia/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 sukshma vyayma, sthula vyayama, and surya namaskar
• Introduction to yogasana: meaning, principles, and their health benefits
• Introduction to pranayam and dhyana and their health benefits

Introduction to yoga of texts

• Introduction and study of Patanjala Yoga Sutra including memorization of selected Sutras (chapter I-1-12)
• Introduction and study of Bhagavad Gita including memorization of a selection of Slokas (chapter II-47, 48, 49, 50 and 70)
• Introduction and study of Hathpradipika
• General introduction to Prasthanatrayee
• Concepts and principles of aahara (diet) in Hathapradipikaand Bhagawadgita (Mitahara and Yuktahara)
• Significance of health yoga practices in health and well being
• Concept of mental well-being according to Patanjala yoga
• Yogic practices of Patanjala 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 role of yoga in health promotion
• Yogic positive attitude (maitri, karuna, mudita, upeksha)
• Concepts of bhavas (dharma, jnana, vairagya, aishvarya) and their relevance in well being
• Dincharya and ritucharya with respect to a yogic lifestyle
• Holistic approach of yoga towards health and diseases
• Introduction to first aid and cardiopulmonary 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 and hymns

Yoga cleansing techniques: Knowledge of dhauti, neti and practice of kapalabhati

Yogic sukshma vyayama and sthula vyayama

• 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 and B)
• Janu shakti vikasaka: ankle movement
• Pada-mula shakti vikasana - A and B
• Gulpha-pada-pristha-pada-tala-shakti vikasaka
• Yogic sthula vyayama (macrocirculation practices): Sarvanga pushti and hrid gati (engine daud)
• Yogic surya namaskara
• 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, uttnapadasana, ardha, halasana, setubandhasana
• Vipareetakarani, saral matsyasana, shavasana

Preparatory breathing practices

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

Pranayama

• Concept of puraka, rechaka and kumbhaka
• Anulmoa viloma / nadi shodhana
• 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 dhyna sadhana

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

Practical: 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 teaching
• Class management in yoga: it's meaning and needs
• Conducting yoga practical lessons: precautions and contraindications of practices)
• Salient features of ideal yoga instructors
• Models of ideal yoga lesson plans

Certification exam

The yoga certification exams are held online so students from all over the world can do their yoga TTC with Swasti Yoga Center and be internationally certified at their home.