21 days In Service Teacher Training Course in Yoga
May 5th - 25th, 2019
This 21 days course is aimed at school teachers who wish to hone their yoga teaching skills and impart the elementary knowledge of yoga to school students. The teaching methodology is one essential aspect to master and this course has been designed specifically with that objective. Besides, the syllabus includes the basics of yoga philosophy from the traditional texts, human anatomy, mental health and psychology.
Contents
Theory – 36 hours
Practical – 54 hours
Assignments / Projects – 10 hours
Total – 100 hours
Theory Subjects
Subject and no of lectures | No. of Lectures | |
1. | Yogic texts | 7 |
2. | Teaching methods | 7 |
3. | Anatomy-Physiology and yoga | 7 |
4. | Yoga and Mental Health | 7 |
5. | Yoga and Value education | 7 |
Eligibility: All school teachers
Date: 5th – 25th May 2019
Fees: Rs. 21,000 (includes lodging and boarding)
DETAILED SYLLABUS (Click to expand)
Theory – Yogic Texts
Units | Contents | |
1. | Introduction to yoga | 1.Definitions 2.History 3.Various schools as- Jnana, karma, Bhakti,Mantra, Laya, Hatha, Rajayoga etc. 4. Misconceptions, Modern trades and fads. |
2. | Bhagvatgeeta | 1.Introduction. 2.Meaning of Jnana, karma and Bhakti. 3.Imporytance of 6th chapter. 4.Vedanta philosophy in Bhagvatgeeta. |
3. | Patanjali yogasutra | 1.Chita Vritti and Nirodha 2. Concept of Klesha and Samadhi 3.Chittavikshepa and its Pratishedha 4. Concept of Astanga yoga. |
4. | Hathayoga | 1.Hathayoga- Meaning, History, conceptions- misconceptions and Basic terms- Prana,Nadi, Chakra, kundalini, 2.Kriya- practice, benefits, limitations 3.Asana- practice, benefits, limitations 4.Pranayama and mudra- Practice, benefits and limitations |
Teaching methods
Unit | ||
1. | Scope of the teaching methodology | 1.Teaching as a professional service 2.Developing communication skills |
2. | Demonstrated ability | 1.To recognize, adjust, and adapt to specific Children needs in the progressive classes. 2.To recognize and manage the subtle dynamics inherent in the teacher-student relationships. |
3. | Principles and skills for educating aspirants | 1.Efective teaching methods 2.Acknowledge the progress of aspirants. 3. How to cope up with the difficulties. |
4. | Group practice | 1.Designing group programs 2.Skills and time management. |
Anatomy-Physiology and Yoga-
Unit | Contents | |
1. | Reconditioning of psychophysical mechanism | 1.Neuroendocrine mechanism 2.Neuromuscular mechanism. 3.Corticolimbic balance 4.Recent researches on brain. |
2. | Kriya – scientific view | 1.Excretory functions of the body. 2.Panchakarma and Shatakarma. 3.Scientific aspect of kriya 4.Therapeutic applications of kriya |
3. | Asana-Scientific view | 1.Asana and physical exercise. 2.Mechanism of asana-scientific view 3.Effect of asana 4.Therapeutic applications and limitations. |
4. | Pranayama – Mudra- | 1.Mechanism of pranayama 2.Effect of pranayama 3.Varieties of pranayama and their applications 4.Mudra- concept and practices |
Yoga and Mental Health-
Units | Contents | |
1. | Human psyche | 1.Modern approach of human psyche 2.Approach of yoga – Chitta, Manas, Antakarana. 3.Chittavritti and their types 4.Chitabhumi. |
2. | Mental health and Hygiene | 1.Concept of mental health-Modern view 2.Concept of mental hygiene 3.Mental health- Yogic perspective 4.Yama- Niyama and mental hygiene. |
3. | Therapeutic approach | 1.Concept of frustration-conflicts 2.Stress and its complications 3.Psychotherapy- modern and Yogic view 4. Yoga for Mentally Challenged Children |
Yoga and Value Education-
Units | Contents | |
1. | Concept of value | 1.Nature 2.Role 3.Classification and significance |
2. | Aims and Objectives of Value education | 1.Rationale of value education 2.Value education is respect with family, social health. |
3. | Yoga as a method of value education | 1.Role of Astanga yoga in value education. 2. Approach of Swami Kuvalayananda. |
Reference Books:
- Yoga Therapy (By Swami Kuvalayananda and Dr.S.L.Vinekar)- Kaivalyadhama Publication
- Anatomy and Physiology- Yogic Context (By.Dr.Sharad Bhalekar)-
Kaivalyadhama Publication
- Asana – Why and How (By.Shri.O.P.Tiwari)- Kaivalyadhama Publication
- Teaching Methods (By M.L.Gharote and S.K.Ganguly)- Kaivalyadhama Publication
- Hathapradipika- Kaivalyadhama Publication
- Patanjal Yogasutra- (Dr.Karambelkar)- Kaivalyadhama Publication
- Pranayama (By Swami Kuvalayananda)
- Asana (By Swami Kuvalayananda)
- Yoga Psychology and Beyond (By Prof.R.S.Bhogal)
- 10. Gheranda Samhita- Kaivalyadhama Publication
- 11.Yoga Teachers Manual – MDNIY
Practical-
Kriya-
Neti, Dhauti, Kapalbhati, Trataka.
Asana-
Type | Asanas. | |
1. | Meditative | Sukhasana, Virasana, Ardhapadmasana, Bhadrasana,Swastikasana. |
2. | Relaxative | Shavasana, Makarasana |
3. | Cultural | A.Standing- Tadasana, Parvatasana, Vrikshasana, Lateral chakrasana, Konasana, Utkatasana, Garudasana, Padhastasana, Parvatasana. B.Sitting- Dandasana,Yogamudra, Paschimottanasana, Uttanmandukasana,Janushirasana,Vakrasana, Ushtrasana C.Lying supine– Pavanmuktasana, Ardhahalasana, Setubandhasana, Naukasana, Crocodile variations. D.Lying prone– Bhujangasana,Shalabhasana, Makarasana, Marjarasana, Dhanurasana E. Inverted– Viparitkarni, Sarvangasana |
Pranayama-
1.Slow deep breathing.
2.Anuloma viloma pranayama
3.Ujjayi pranayama
4.Bhramari.
5.Shitali –Sitkari pranayama
Practical Teacher– Anukool Deval.
Venue- Saraswati hall.
Daily Routine-
Time | Activity |
6.30-8.00a.m. | Practical |
8.30-9.00 a.m. | Break fast |
10.30 -11.30a.m. | Lecture-1 |
12.00-12.30p.m. | Lunch |
1.00-3.00 p.m. | Library |
3.00-4.00p.m. | Lecture-2 |
5.00-6.30 p.m. | Practical |
5/5/19-
Reporting-8.a.m. to 4 p.m.
5.00 to 5.30 Inaugural function
6/5/19 to 24/5/19- Theory and Practical.
Time Table
Date/Day | Practical 6.30-8.00a.m. | Lecture 10.30-11.30 a.m. | Lecture 2,00-3.00p.m. | Practical 5.00 to 6.30 p.m. |
6/5 | Yogic Texts | Yoga and mental health | ||
7/5 | Yogic Texts | Yoga and mental health | ||
8/5 | Yogic Texts | Yoga and mental health | ||
9/5 | Anatomy-Physiology of yoga | Yoga and value education | ||
10/5 | Anatomy-Physiology of yoga | Yoga and value education | ||
11/5 | Anatomy-Physiology of yoga | Yoga and value education | ||
12/5 Sun | ||||
13/5 | Yogic Texts | Teaching methods | ||
14/5 | Yogic Texts | Yoga and mental health | ||
15/5 | Yogic Texts | Yoga and mental health | ||
16/5 | Anatomy-Physiology of yoga | Yoga and mental health | ||
17/5 | Anatomy-Physiology of yoga | Yoga and value education | ||
18/5 | Anatomy-Physiology of yoga | Yoga and value education | ||
19/5 Sun | ||||
20/5 | Yogic Texts | Teaching methods | ||
21/5 | Anatomy-Physiology of yoga | Teaching methods | ||
22/5 | Teaching methods | Yoga and mental health | ||
23/5 | Teaching methods | Yoga and value education | ||
24/5 | Teaching methods | Yoga and value education | ||
25/5 | Concluding function | |||