Diploma in Yoga Therapy (P.G.D.Y.T)
PGDYT, one and a half year course under the joint auspices of Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla and Pravara Medical Trust Loni.
For the first time in the annals of Yoga academics a Medical University is collaborating with Kaivalyadhama's Yoga College for enriching Yoga Therapeutics in the interest of humanity.
A specially designed comprehensive Yoga Therapy programme (One and half years duration) has been scheduled to commence from August 1st, 2010.What is special about this course?
The best theoretical knowledge, encompassing roots in ancient Yoga Therapy, traced in timeless yogic scriptures, as well as, psycho-physiological and psychobiological interpretation of the ageless experiential science of Yoga stands corroborated with a six month rigorous internship programme at the prestigious Pravara Medical College campus at Loni, makes the D.Y.T. course stand out with its excellent administrative and academic environment.
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN YOGA THERAPY (P.G.D.Y.T.)
- POST GRADUATE COURSE IN YOGA THERAPY (PGDYT)
- Duration of the Course: One year with two semester examinations. (Including a 6 month internship) at Pravara Medical Institute.
- Eligibility: Graduates in biological sciences, aggregate/ Medical Graduates, BAMS, DHMS, D.Y.Ed. from reputed & Affiliated institutes.
- Age: Not more than 45 years. Age limit does not apply to foreign nationals provided they are adept in yoga practices,other things being at par with Indian Nationals.
- Objectives:
i. To train science / medical graduates and qualified yoga teachers into clinical / Therapeutic aspects of yoga so that they can become a part of a Yoga Therapy team at hospitals / social and educational institutes.
ii. To promote the awareness for "Positive Health" and "Yogic Personality Development" in students.
iii. To develop and impart skills in application of yogic practices for restoring and promoting positive Health.
iv. Etiology of selected disease will be studied with the help of research surveys and clinical observations in the context of basic concepts in Yoga, Ayurveda, Psychology and Physiology. - Medium of instructions: English (Students will be given an option to write exams in Hindi)
- Scheme of Evaluation:
i. Internal assessment
ii. Final examination for each semester.
Internal assessment
i. Attendance in Theory and Practicals
ii. Assignments in the form of case studies,report of team work, practicum seminar and project work.
iii. Personal experiences pertaining to yoga practices(a) In the capacity of a yoga practitioner.
(b) In the capacity of a yoga therapist.iv. Personality changes: as assessed by different teachers through a semi structured tool.
8. Fee: Indians: Rs. 68,000/-: Foreign Nationals: US $ 6000 (Double occupancy).
| S.N. | Particulars | Accommodation in Boys / Girls hostel | |
| 1 | Boarding & Lodging.Double occupancy with attached bath | U.S.$ 3600 | 30,000/- |
| 2 | Tuition fees | U.S. $ 650 | 6,700/- |
| 3 | Caution Money | U.S. $ 30 | 1,500/- |
| 4 | T. Shirt, mat, Track suit etc. | U.S. $ 50 | 2,000/- |
| 5 | Cleansing Material | U.S. $ 20 | 300/- |
| 6 | Final Examination fee | U.S. $ 40 | 1,500/- |
| 7 | Educational Tour | U.S. $ 100 | 4,000/- |
| 8 | Students Welfare / Entertainment | U.S.$ 10 | 2,000/- |
| 9 | Internship Fee | U.S.$ 1500 | 20,500/- |
| Total | U.S. $ 6000 | 68,000/- |
POST
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN YOGA THERAPY
(P.G.D.Y.T.)
SEMESTER
- I
| Sl.No. | Paper | Title of the Paper | Total Mark | Hrs. of Instructions / week | Total hrs of instructions |
| 1 | I | Foundations of Yoga | 100(80+20) | 4Hrs/week | 60 Hrs |
| 2 | II | Foundations of Hatha Yoga | 100(80+20) | 4Hrs/week | 60 Hrs |
| 3 | III | Yoga and allied Sciences | 100(80+20) | 4Hrs/week | 60 Hrs |
| 4 | IV | Yoga Therapy I | 100(80+20) | 4Hrs/week | 60 Hrs |
| 5. | V | Practical I: | 100(80+20) | 08 Hrs/week | 120 Hrs |
| 6. | VI | Practical II: | 100(50+25+25) | 04 Hrs/week | 60 Hrs |
POST
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN YOGA THERAPY
(P.G.D.Y.T.)
SEMESTER - I
| Sl.No. | Paper | Title of the Paper | Total Marks | Hrs. of Instructions / week | Total hrs of instructions |
| 1. | VII | Therapeutic References from Traditional Yogic Texts | 100(80+20) | 4Hrs/week | |
| 2. | VIII | Yoga Therapy II | 100(80+20) | 4Hrs/week | |
| 3. | IX | Psychology and Health | 100(80+20) | 4Hrs/week | |
| 4 | x | Yoga Education, Research Methodology & Statistics | |||
| 5. | XI | Practical I: Yoga Therapy | 100(80 +20) | 12 Hrs/week | |
| 6. | XII | Practical II: Administration of Physiological & Psychological tests | 100(40+40 +20) | 6 Hrs/week |
Note
Six months Internship Programme: The 6 months Internship would start at the conclusion of the semester II examination. After 4 months of this, semester II will be completed.
