| Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices | |
| Etymology of Yoga |
| Brief Introduction about the Origin and Development of Yoga |
| Yoga - Aims and Objectives |
| General Introduction to Darshanas with Special Reference to Sankhya and Yoga |
| General Introduction to Four Paths of Yoga |
| Principles of Yoga and Yogic practices |
| Guiding Principles for Yogic Practice |
| Introduction to Hatha Yoga | |
| Introduction to Hatha Yoga |
| Introduction to important Hatha Yoga Texts with special reference to Hatha Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita |
| Causes of Success (Sadhaka Tattwa) and Causes of Failure (Badhaka Tattwa) in Hatha Yoga Sadhana |
| Concept of Ghata and Ghata Shudhhi in Hatha Yoga |
| Purpose and utility of Shat Kriyas in Hatha Yoga |
| Purpose and utility of Asana in Hatha Yoga |
| Purpose and importance of Pranayama in Hatha Yoga |
| Introduction to Patanjali Yoga | |
| Definition, Nature and Aim of Yoga according to Patanjali |
| Concept of Chitta and Chitta Bhumis; Chitta Vrittis and Chitta Vrittinirodhopaya (Abhyasa and Vairagya) |
| Concept of Ishwara and Ishwara Pranidhana |
| Chitta Vikshepas (Antarayas) and their associates (Sahabhuvas) |
| Concept of Chitta Prasadana and their relevance in mental well-being |
| Kleshas and their significance in Yoga |
| Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali: Its Purpose, Effects, and Significance |
| Introduction to Human Systems, Yoga and Health | |
| The Nine systems of the Human Body |
| Functions of different systems of the Human Body |
| Introduction to Sensory Organs |
| Neuromuscular Co-ordination of Sensory Organs |
| Basic understanding of Exercise Physiology |
| Homeostasis |
| The Benefits of various Asanas on different parts of the Human Body |
| Limitations and Contra-indications of specific Yoga Practices |
| Yoga for Wellness | |
| Health: Meaning and Definitions |
| Concept of Pancha Koshas |
| Yogic Conceptions of Health and Diseases |
| Interdependency of physical (Prakriti) and psychological (Triguna) components according to Ayurveda |
| Concept of Panchamahabhutas |
| Yogic Principles of Healthy Living |
| Introduction to yogic diet and nutrition |
| Yoga and Stress Management | |
| Human psyche: Yogic and modern concepts, behaviour and consciousness |
| Frustration, conflicts, and psychosomatic disorders |
| Relationship between mind and body |
| Mental hygiene and role of Yoga in mental hygiene |
| Mental health: a Yogic perspective |
| Prayer and meditation for mental health |
| Psychosocial environment and its importance for mental health (Yama and Niyama) |
| Concept of stress according to modern science and Yoga |
| Role of Yoga – Stress and Life Style Management |
| Familiarity with Body Joints and Vyayama | |
| Movement of Key Joints |
| Sukshma Vyayama |
| Shat Kriyas |
| Suryanamaskar and Asanas | |
| Introduction to Suryanamaskar (The Sun Salutation) |
| Technique of Suryanamaskar Practice |
| Asanas |
| Five Spinal Movements in Yoga |
| Pranayama and Meditation | |
| Introduction to Pranayama |
| Meditation – The Concept |
| Practical Techniques of Meditation |
| Teaching Practice | |
| Teaching Yoga |
| Principles and Skills for Educating Aspirants |
| Teaching Yoga in a Group Setting |
