Yoga Postures (Asana)

Asanas are very helpful in a proper guidance to increase strength, flexibility and balance in the body. By the help of asanas, we can make our joints strong, muscles flexible & toned up, as well as can gain lot of health benefits.

Pranayama (Breathing Practices)

Pranayama is an ancient yogic breathing technique which is very effective for the meditation as well as to awaken the life force. By the help of Pranayama, we can increase our lungs capacity, improves the respiratory system and purifies the body and mind.

Week 1

Introduction of Pranayama , Benefits of pranayama , General guidelines of different types of Breathing,Yogic Breathing.

• Udgeet Pranayam
• Kapalbhati
• Ujjayi Pranayam
• Bhastrika Pranayam

Week 2

• Nadi – Sodhana Pranayam
• Bhramari Pranayam
• Surya – Bhedi & Chandra – Bhedi Pranayam
• Sheetali & Sheetkari Pranayam
• Moorcha Pranayam

Week 3

Mudras (Yoga Gestures)
Hast Mudra(hand Gestures) & Sharirik Mudra(head gestures) are a part of ancient method of yoga to open the blockage in the nadis (life energy flow channels) & to bring the five elements in equilibrium condition. Mudras have the ability to change spiritual and mental characteristics. Jnana mudra, Sunya Mudra, Apan Mudra, Pran Mudra, Vayu Mudra, Varun Mudra, Prathvi Mudra, Surya Mudra, Lingam Mudra, Chinmaya Mudra, Adi Mudra, Bhairav Mudra, Brahmi Mudra, Shambhavi Mudra, Khechari Mudra, Singh Mudra, Maha Mudra Yoga Bandhas (Energy Lock)
The aim of Bandhas to lock the energy (Prana) of the particular areas & use that energy for spiritual awakening during yoga practice. It also strengthens the entire body with lot of benefits.Preparation

• Mula Bandha
• Uddiyana Bandha
• Jalandhar Bandha
• Maha Bandha

Week 4

• Teaching
• Doubts

Meditation (Dhyana)

Meditation is a state of mind which brings physically, mentally and spiritually calmness & give control over the mind with, the purpose of reaching Samadhi (self-realization).

• Meditation with Breathing Awareness
• Om Chanting / Mantra Chanting Meditation
• Trataka
• Dynamic meditation

• Kirtan (devotional songs)
• Expantion of mental consciousness
• Tips for concertation
• Silence Practice

Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep)

Yoga Nidra is a deep sleep which brings relaxation to the mind with awakened consciousness.

• Basic Relaxation
• Tension Relaxation
• Full Body Relaxation

Six Yogic Cleansing Techniques (Shatkarma)

Yogic cleansing techniques are very effective to purify the body physically & mentally, it also harmonise the pranas in the nadis. It balance the three doshas in the body.

• Rubber-neti (Cleansing nostrils with a rubber cathedral)
• Rubber-Neti complete with Jalneti
• Trataka with Music (Concentration practice)
• Kapalbhati- cleansing the lungs

Anatomy and Physiology (Sharir Vijnan)

Right knowledge of the physical body will help to prevent any injury during the asanas practice. It give the information ,’how The different system work in our body?’.

Brief overview:

Week 1

• Introduction:
• Skeletal System of Human
• Joints and Range of Motion

Week 2

• Muscular System
• Postural imbalances
• Physiology of Asana
• Standing
• Back Bend
• Forward Bend
• Twist
• Inversions
• Savasana
• Organ System

Week 3

• Body formation according to modern science & Nervous System
• Yoga Benefits for Excretion System
• Yoga Benefits for Endocrine System
• Stress and Homeostasis

Week 4

• Yoga Benefits for Respiration System
• Yoga Benefits on Human Muscular System
• Physiology of Pranayama
• Physiology of Meditation

Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)

Yoga Philosophy is the major part of yoga. It gives the whole knowledge about the different paths of the yoga with the time periods & give the guidance to follow the path.

Week 1

• Introduction to yoga & its evolution
• Definition of yoga
• Patanjali yoga sutras
• Different Paths of the yoga(3 Days)

Week 2

• Yama , Niyama (4 days)
• Asanas, Pranayama & Pratyahara , Dharana , Dhyan , Samadhi (2 Days)

Week 3

4 aspects of mind and its functions

• Daily Schedule of a yogi
• Principles of 5 Basic element & 10 Senses
• Pancha – Vayus
• Panchakoshas
• Satva , Rajas & Tamas (Triguna)

Week 4

• Introduction to chakras and its functions
• Three Doshas
• Introduction & benefits of pranayamas
• Introduction & benefits of mudra, Bandhas
• Effect of the asanas on physical body
• Effects of pranayama on pranmaya Kosha

Teaching Practice (Adhyapanam)

Students will take turns practicing their teaching skills by performing in front of their Cliques and teachers.

• Demonstration
• Alignment
• Instructions

Teaching Methodology

A yoga teacher should efficiently perform the practical applications of class planning and preparation. At Yoga Village Rishikesh Yoga School, our students will learn how to create a positive and peaceful class environment for an enjoyable and transformative experience.

• How to Structure a Yoga Asana Class
• How to teach with the breath
• Teaching Yoga Asana compared to physical exercises
• Verbal Cues
• Modifications and safety guidelines for each Asana
• Assisting Inversions

Assessments are based on:

• Assignments
• Oral Test
• Attendance
• Performance
• Behavior