PG Diploma in Yoga Education (PGDYEd)
Weekdays Course (Nine Months)
Weekend Course (1 Year)
Medium: On-Campus / Non-Residential
Affiliation
This course is accredited as Advanced Certificate Course from Indian Yoga Association (IYA) and the Syllabus is equivalent to Level 3 – (Yoga Teacher and Evaluator) of Yoga Certification Board (YCB).
Please Note: Even though YCB has recognised Kaivalyadhama as Leading Yoga Institute but as per YCB guidelines registration to YCB is to be done separately by students. If anyone wishes to be certified by YCB then exam has to be taken and paid for separately.
For YCB-related inquiries, please call: 9637160640
The course has been devised for those who are not satisfied by entry level technical knowledge of Yoga and are eager to know about its Philosophical and Psychological backgrounds, as well as why and how they affect the body and mind.
The emphasis in the course is on developing the right perspective and understanding the science and art of Yoga through first-hand experience. The course is specially designed to educate people who are interested in becoming Yoga teachers and serve the society. The courses are designed as per the standard syllabus.
Topics covered
- Foundation of Patanjala Yoga Sutra
- Introduction to Hatha Yoga Texts
- Foundation of Yoga/Cultural Synthesis
- Anatomy and Physiology of Human Body
- Yoga and Mental Health
- Teaching Methods
- Practical Sessions (Advanced Asanas, Kriyas, Bandhas, Pranayama, Drishti, Meditation Practices, Mantra Recitation, and other techniques)
Weekdays Course (Nine Months)
Dates
1st September 2026 till 30th May 2027
Note: The course commencement date is subject to change and may be postponed, if necessary, due to administrative, official, or technical reasons.
Day
Monday to Friday
Timings
Monday to Thursday
Timings: 10.30 am to 2.00 pm
Friday
Timings: 9.30 am to 2.00 pm
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Weekend Course (1 Year)
Dates
1st September 2026 till 31st August 2027
Day
Saturday & Sunday
Timings
Saturday: Theory & Practical
Timings: 9.30 am to 3.30 pm
Sunday: Shuddhikriya, Practical & Theory
Timings: 7.30 am to 2.00 pm
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Eligibility
Education: Graduation in any academic stream from a recognized university. Those who are not graduates, but are practitioners and want to enhance their knowledge are welcome to join. However, they will be granted only a letter of attendance, and not the Diploma.
Completing the Sthāpanā – Foundation Course is mandatory, the access to the course (for 3 months) will be given after confirmation of the admission, at no extra cost.
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Age: 21 to 60 years
Medical Fitness: Candidates should be medically fit and sound as certified by competent authority
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Note: Medical certificate is to be produced at the time of interview as per the format above.
Medium of Instruction
Course will be in English and efforts will be to help students. However, examinations can be written in Hindi and Marathi also.
Criteria of passing
Minimum of 40% marks in each paper (Practical and Theory).
Selection Criteria
1. Candidates must fulfill criteria of eligibility.
2. Candidates, whose forms are accepted, will be required to appear for an interview with original documents for verification, the eligible students will be selected and the decision of selection board will be final.
Process of Admission
1. Fill in the application form online or onsite.
2. Confirmation of admission after interview.
3. Payment of fees and confirmation.
4. Scan certificates and photo.
5. Admission charges to be paid on the day of interview Rs. 500/-
Note: Non-eligible candidates may participate in the course but will not get certificate.
Additional Teaching Practice Requirement
In addition to the regular course schedule and prescribed curriculum, all PGDYED students are required to complete 100 hours of On-Floor Teaching Practice under the guidance of faculty members. These teaching practice hours are over and above the regular course timings and must be completed as per the schedule assigned by the Institute. Students are also required to actively participate in course-related academic and institutional activities as assigned from time to time. Successful completion of the 100 hours of teaching practice, along with participation in the prescribed course-related activities, is mandatory for the successful completion of the PGDYED programme.
Course Fees – For Indian Students
Rs. 50,000/-
Non refundable
Note: Rs. 500/- Application & Syllabus charges mandatory
This course is accredited as Advanced Certificate Course from Indian Yoga Association (IYA).
*If any student wishes to get IYA certificate, Rs. 1500/- to be paid separately.
IYA provides ‘Advance Certificate Course in Yoga’ Certification + candidates will get Yoga Professional Membership of IYA
Bank Details for Payment
Beneficiary Name: ICYHC Kaivalyadhama Trust
Bank Name: Bank Of India
Saving Account No. : 002110100026301
IFSC Code: BKID0000021
Swift Code: BKIDINBBGRM (For International Payments)
Last Date of Submission
The last date for submission of application form is 10 days prior to each course.
Attendance
- 80% Attendance in theory and 80% for practical classes (Including Teaching Assignment) is compulsory during the course.
- Defaulters will have to appear for the examination in the next academic calendar year after completion of attendance deficit.
- People with attendance less than 60% will have to take readmission.
“ANUSHASAN” discipline is the first step where the yoga starts. All the students have to follow the rules and regulations of Kaivalyadhama.
1. Behavioural Aspect: Respect to the Guru as Yoga is a Tradition of “Guru-Shishya Parampara”. No unwanted discussion in the class when the faculty is teaching. No gossiping in the class.
2. Dress Code: T-shirt and Track pant is a daily dress code for the practical as wel as lectures. Kurta-Payjama is for the guest lectures and for the occasion.
3. Punctuality: Punctuality is important as you have to follow anushasan.
4. Mobile Phone: Usage of mobile phone is restricted in the class. Your phone should be switched off before entering to the class.
5. Any other existing code of conduct.
A visit to the Mother Institute is compulsory for all students. A one-day educational tour will be organized for students.
The course requires complete and unreserved commitment on the part of the student. The program is adjusted within a very tight time-schedule and therefore requires from the student utmost regularity and punctuality. Before applying for the course, students are requested to make sure that their other commitments will not interfere with the schedule of the course.
For any query, please contact
Email – mumbai.academics@kdham.com | Mobile – (+91) 7400260919
