Level IV - 500 Hrs Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTTC)
Registered Yoga Alliance Accredited Training
We are a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance, USA, which designates this teacher training program as one which follows Yoga Alliance’s standards. After the successful completion of the course you may register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs).
Prerequisite:
Completion of 350 Hrs TTC from this school of any other school registered with Yoga Alliance or Yoga Australia; Or
12-15 months of hatha yoga practice or equivalent.
This course is equivalent to diploma in yoga studies. The material covered in this course builds upon the content covered in 350 hrs TTC.
Course Objective
This course builds your knowledge & understanding further in the area of yoga philosophy (darshan) & yoga skills (abhyasa) both. In the Philosophy part of the course, you will get a chance to understand the yoga teachings & philosophy and also the four schools of yoga.
In this course you will study the most famous yoga text book – Yoga Sutra of Patanjali (YSP). You will also be introduced to the yoga text books including Bhagvad Geeta, Shiva Samhita & Gherand Samhita.
In the TTP part, you will be introduced to various tantric techniques of Raja Yoga – Meditation including the study of Vigyan Bhiarva Tantra text book.
Students should be able to understand & apply the knowledge & techniques gained in communication & teaching methodology part so that he/she is able to teach effectively in one-to-one, or one-to-many type class settings
Completion of 350 Hrs TTC from this school of any other school registered with Yoga Alliance or Yoga Australia; Or
12-15 months of hatha yoga practice or equivalent.
This course is equivalent to diploma in yoga studies. The material covered in this course builds upon the content covered in 350 hrs TTC.
Course Objective
This course builds your knowledge & understanding further in the area of yoga philosophy (darshan) & yoga skills (abhyasa) both. In the Philosophy part of the course, you will get a chance to understand the yoga teachings & philosophy and also the four schools of yoga.
In this course you will study the most famous yoga text book – Yoga Sutra of Patanjali (YSP). You will also be introduced to the yoga text books including Bhagvad Geeta, Shiva Samhita & Gherand Samhita.
In the TTP part, you will be introduced to various tantric techniques of Raja Yoga – Meditation including the study of Vigyan Bhiarva Tantra text book.
Students should be able to understand & apply the knowledge & techniques gained in communication & teaching methodology part so that he/she is able to teach effectively in one-to-one, or one-to-many type class settings
Part A Yoga Knowledge/Philosophy (Yoga Darshan)
Module 1 Principles and Fundamentals of Yoga
1.1 Introduction to Yoga and Yogic practices
1.4.1 Jnana Yoga
1.1 Introduction to Yoga and Yogic practices
- Etymology of Yoga and definitions of Yoga in different Classical Yoga texts
- Brief introduction to origin, history and development of Yoga
- Aim, Objectives and Misconceptions about Yoga
- General Introduction to Shad-darshanas with special reference to Sankhya and Yoga
- General introduction to four paths of Yoga
- Principles of Yoga and Yogic practices
- Guidelines for Instructors
- Distinction between Yoga Asana and Non-Yogic physical practices
- Introduction to important Hatha Yoga Texts with special reference to Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita
- Concept of Yogic Diet
- Causes of Success (SadhakaTattwa) and Causes of Failure (Badhaka Tattwa) in Hatha Yoga Sadhana
- Concept of Ghata and Ghata Shudhhi in Hatha Yoga
- Purpose and utility of Shat-kriya Hatha Yoga
- Purpose and utility of Asana in Hatha Yoga
- Purpose and importance of Pranayama in Hatha Yoga
- Familiarity with the evolution of the teachings and philosophy of the Yoga tradition and its relevance and application to the practice of Yoga.
- Familiarity with the teachings of Vedas, Principle Upanishads, Shad-darshana, Agama and Purana.
1.4.1 Jnana Yoga
- Four stages of Jnana (Viveka, Vairagya, satsangata, mumukshutva)
- Stages of Jnana Yoga practice (shravan, manana, Nidhidhyasana)
- Navavidha Bhakti
- Qualities of a bhakta
- The pronunciation, chanting, knowledge, benefits of Sanskrit chants, hymns, bhajans.
- Satsang and the uplifting meaning of the chants helping to thin the activities of the mind
- Mantra chanting, and their effect on the nadi and the chakras
- Demonstrated ability to create a bhakti bhava during the chanting and singing
- The concept of karma Yoga
- Prerequisites for a sthita prajna
- Sthitaprajna lakshana
- The law of karma
- Concepts and principles of Patanjala Yoga
- Concepts and principles of Hatha Yoga (by swatamarama)
- Familiarity with the fundamental principles of Yoga (pancha kosha, pancha bhuta, pancha prana, shad-chakras)
- Familiarity with examples of concepts and models from the above teachings and philosophy, relevant to the practice of Yoga.
- Familiarity with the concepts of teacher, guru, master, lineage
- Familiarity with the contribution of the yogis like Patanjali, Adishankarachrya, Aurbindo, Swami Vivekananda
Module 2 Applications of Yoga (Human Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology)
2.1 Human Anatomy Physiology
2.1 Human Anatomy Physiology
- Familiarity with the major systems in the body – skeletal, muscular, respiratory, nervous, cardio-vascular, endocrine, excretory, digestive and reproductive
- Familiarity with the effects of Hatha Yoga as compared to other forms of exercise - on the joints, bones, muscles, heart, brain and so on, and therefore on health and well-being.
- Familiarity with the benefits of various asana on different parts of the human body
- Familiarity with obstacles in Yoga practices
- Familiarity with limitations and contra-indications of specific Yoga practices
- Familiarity with the Triguna
- Familiarity with an Ayurvedic approach to diet and nutrition; and the ethical and spiritual reasons for a saatvik vegetarian diet.
- Familiarity with the different diets, and its effects on the anatomy and physiology, Yogic diet – a lacto vegetarian, saatvik approach to food.
- Familiarity with the benefits of Yogic diet on the physical and mental well-being and as an enabler for further practice of Yoga
- Familiarity with
- Concepts of cognition, perception.
- Theories of cognition and non-cognition
- Personality traits and classification
- Familiarity with the Indian Psychology
- Psychology as per Bhagavat Gita
- Psychology as per the Yoga sutras of Patanjali
Module 3 Yoga Physiology (YPh)
3.1 Chakra System
3.1 Chakra System
- Seven major chakras, and its correlation to states of consciousness
- The concepts of ida, pingla and the sushumna the central channel of energy running along the spine.
- Detail understanding of five prana bodies and energy flow system
Module 4 Introduction to basic Yoga Texts
4.1 Hatha Yoga Pradapika (HYP)
4.2 The Yoga sutras of Patanjali (YSP)
4.5 Shiva Samhita
4.1 Hatha Yoga Pradapika (HYP)
4.2 The Yoga sutras of Patanjali (YSP)
- Yoga anushasana
- Concept of citta
- Citta vritti
- Citta prasadana
- Panch Klesha
- Ashtanga Yoga
- The context of the Bhagavat Gita
- Principles and concepts of the streams of Yoga as per the Bhagavat Gita
- The concept of karma, sthitha prajna, bhakti in the Bhagavat Gita
4.5 Shiva Samhita
Part B Yoga Skill & Practice (Yoga Abhyasa)
Module 5 Yoga Asana - Technique, Training & Practice (TTP)
- In-depth knowledge & demonstration ability to perform surya namaskar, joint movements, standing, seated, twisting, back bend, supine, balancing & inversion yogasana sequence
- Learning to practice ashtanga primary series - mysore style and integral transformational sequences
- Knowledge of the Sanskrit names of the postures and breathing exercises, detailed benefits and caution.
- Knowledge of the five spinal movements – inverted, forward, backward, lateral twist and lateral bend and neutral positions of the spine
- Knowledge of 360 degree, all round, Yogic exercise through the practice of asanas, proper relaxation, proper breathing, contra-indications, cautions and medical considerations; obvious and subtle benefits; and modification in basic postures to accommodate limitations
Module 6 Pranayama/shat kriya/Yoga Nidra/Mudra/Bandha (TTP)
6.1 In-depth knowledge & Demonstrated ability to perform the following pranayama:
i. Abdominal (diaphragmatic)
ii. Thoracic
iii. Clavicular breathing
iv. Full Yogic breath
v. Kapal bhati
vi Anuloma viloma (alternate nostril breathing).
6.2 Knowledge and Demonstrated ability to perform advanced pranayama bhramari, surya bheda, sheetali and seetkari and sadanta and ujjayi. Chandrabheda, Suryabheda and the knowledge of its benefits, limitation and applications.
6.3 In-depth knowledge of human body anatomy & yogic physiology behind pranayama
6.1 In-depth knowledge & Demonstrated ability to perform the following pranayama:
i. Abdominal (diaphragmatic)
ii. Thoracic
iii. Clavicular breathing
iv. Full Yogic breath
v. Kapal bhati
vi Anuloma viloma (alternate nostril breathing).
6.2 Knowledge and Demonstrated ability to perform advanced pranayama bhramari, surya bheda, sheetali and seetkari and sadanta and ujjayi. Chandrabheda, Suryabheda and the knowledge of its benefits, limitation and applications.
6.3 In-depth knowledge of human body anatomy & yogic physiology behind pranayama
Module 7 Communication
7.1 Teaching environment
7.1 Teaching environment
- Knowledge and demonstration ability to prepare the class room with cleanliness, proper laying of the mat, sufficient spacing, decorum
- Knowledge and Demonstrated ability
- i. To prepare the course schedule giving due weightage to various aspects of the practice of Yoga
- ii. To teach to a pre-defined script through a standard teaching process
- Describing the practice (name, meaning, justification, category, type, counts, complementary postures)
- Demonstration (silent demo, demo with counts, demo with counts breathing and explanation)
- Benefits and limitation
- Single group practice
- Practice in pairs
- Explanation of Subtle points
- Whole group practice
- Question answers
- To teach as per the daily plan and the course schedule
- To keep records of aspirants enrolled, their attendance and their progress report during the programme
- To obtain feedback from the aspirants and make course correction as appropriate
- Knowledge and Demonstrated ability to use the four teaching techniques of observation, instructions, touch and demonstration.
Module 8 Teaching Methodology (TM)
8.1 In-depth knowledge of
8.1 In-depth knowledge of
- The scope of practice of Yoga and how to assess the need for referral to other professional services when needed
- Observed capacity for, well-developed communication skills: listening, presence, directive and non-directive dialogue.
- To recognize, adjust, and adapt to specific aspirant needs in the progressive classes.
- To recognize and manage the subtle dynamics inherent in the teacher - aspirant relationship.
- In-depth knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply effective teaching methods, adapt to unique styles of learning, provide supportive and effective feedback, acknowledge the aspirant's progress, and cope with difficulties.
- In-depth knowledge of and demonstrated ability to transmit the value of self-awareness and self- responsibility throughout the process.
- In-depth knowledge of and demonstrated ability to develop and adjust appropriate practice strategies to the aspirant.
- Familiarity with and Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate group programs.
- Familiarity of group dynamics and allied techniques of communication skills, time management, and the establishment of priorities and boundaries.
- Familiarity with techniques to address the specific needs of individual participants, to the degree possible in a group setting.
Module 9 Practicum
Supervised teaching practice, observation of teaching, assistance in classes taught by qualified teacher, receiving and giving feedback. For full members, this includes professional ongoing mentoring and supervision under a more senior teacher.
Supervised teaching practice, observation of teaching, assistance in classes taught by qualified teacher, receiving and giving feedback. For full members, this includes professional ongoing mentoring and supervision under a more senior teacher.
Module 10 Meditation
- Knowledge and Demonstrated ability to perform Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and to demonstrate allied practices like Mudras, Japa Mala, Mantras, relaxation.
- Demonstrated ability to perform meditation
- Knowledge of the environment for meditation
- Demonstrated ability to perform meditation
- Knowledge of the environment for meditation and the benefits of meditation on health and its practical application in modern life
Resource Material
- E-copy of the presentations & lecture notes
- Custmosized asana charts - laminated
- Asana, Pranayama Mudra Bandha, Swami Satyananda Sarswati (provided by the school)
- Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, BKS Iyengar
- Bhagvad Gita
- Vigyan Bhairav Tantra