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Name of Certification:   Yoga Volunteer (YU)

INTRODUCTION

Brief Role Description

Yoga Volunteer for promotion of wellbeing of oneself and society at large; assist in conducting group classes  for Yoga  Volunteer, Yoga classes in park, Yoga related IDY programs. Can be part of Fit  India Movment- Can conduct Yoga Break Protocol in work places.

Requirement/Eligibility

There  is no eligibility criteria for this certification- It is open for all candidates- To appear in this certification] it is suggested/ desired that the candidate should have passed 10th standard / secondary school certificate from a recognized board or equivalent.

MINIMUM AGE: 

 Any age Upto 75 Years

Duration of Training

Equivalent to not less than 36 hours.

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YOGA PROTOCOL INSTRUCTOR


Yoga Protocol Instructor is the first level (Level-1) certification by Ayush under the category of   Yoga Education & Training.



What Yoga Protocol Instructor can do?

These Certified Yoga Professionals(Yoga Protocol Instructor) can teach basics of Yoga / common Yoga protocol developed by the Ministry of AYUSH for International Day of Yoga for prevention of diseases and promotion of health. They can also conduct Yoga practice /classes in parks, societies, RWA, etc.

The Department of Ayush has also defined personal attributes for Certified Yoga Protocol Instructor as  good communication skills, time management skills and ability to understand the body language of the trainees. The job requires individual to possess key qualities such as self discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time management, empathetic, language proficiency.

Requirement/ Eligibility

  1. For open candidates, there is no eligibility criteria.
  2. But, for admission in the course to clear this certification, Department of Ayush suggests that the students in the Yoga Institutions should have passed 10thstandard / secondary school certificate from a recognized board or equivalent. But it is upto the Yoga Institutions to define their eligibility for the admission to this course for this certification.

Minimum Age for Y.P.I. Certification

Any person of any age can apply for this certification.

Duration of Course

Not less than 200 hours or not less than 3 month as part time or not less than 1 month as full time course.

Syllabus & Mark Distribution

The Total Marks of Exam for Certification of Yoga Protocol Instructor is 200. Out of this, theory Part will be of 60 marks and the Practical of will be 140.

Theory Exam consists of 60 Multiple Choice Questions, each of 1 mark. All the questions are compulsory. The duration of theory exam is 2 hours. You are required to secure minimum passing marks, otherwise you will not be proceeded for practical exam. Hence, you will need to attend the theory exam by paying the exam fee again at the next available date of examination.

The candidate is required to attain 70% marks, out of the total of theory plus practical. It means that you will required to get 140 marks to clear the exam and get certified. You will required to secure 42 (70%) out of 60 marks of Theory exams and 98 (70%) out of 140 Marks of Practical exams.

Theory Part

The duration of the theory examination is 2 hours. The candidates shall mark the answer in Optical Mark Reader (OMR) sheet. There is no negative marking in the written examination.Theory exam paper is bilingual – English & Hindi. For exam in other language, the question paper is in English and the language selected.

The theory exam consists of the following syllabus and each part is of 20 marks.

  1. Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices (20 marks)
  2. Introduction to Yoga Texts (20 marks)
  3. Yoga for Health Promotion (20 marks)
1. Introduction to Yoga and Yoga Practices (20 Marks)
  1. Yoga: Etymology, definitions, aim, objectives and misconceptions.
  2. Yoga: Its origin, history and development.
  3. Guiding principles to be followed by Yoga practitioners.
  4. Principles of Yoga (Triguna, Antahkarana-chatustaya, Tri-Sharira/ Panchakosha).
  5. Introduction to major schools of Yoga (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Patanjali, Hatha).
  6. Introduction to Yoga practices for health and well being.
  7. Introduction to Shatkarma: meaning, purpose and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
  8. Introduction to Yogic Sukshma Vyayama, SthulaVyayama and Surya Namaskara.
  9. Introduction to Yogasana: meaning, principles, and their health benefits.
  10. Introduction to Pranayama and Dhyana and their health benefits.
2. Introduction to Yoga Texts (20 marks)
  1. Introduction and study of PatanjalaYoga Sutra including memorization of selected Sutras (Chapter I-1-12).
  2. Introduction and study of Bhagavad Gita including memorization ofselected Slokas (Chapter II -47, 48, 49, 50 and 70).
  3. Introduction and study of Hathpradipika.
  4. General Introduction to Prasthanatrayee.
  5. Concepts and principlesof Aahara (Diet)in Hathapradipika and Bhagawadgita(Mitahara and Yuktahara).
  6. Significance of HathaYoga practices in health and well being.
  7. Concept of mental wellbeing according to Patanjala Yoga.
  8. Yogic practicesofPatanjala Yoga: Bahiranga and Antaranga Yoga.
  9. Concepts of healthy living in Bhagwad Gita.
  10. Importance of subjective experience in daily Yoga practice.
Yoga for Health Promotion (20 marks)
  1. Brief introduction to human body.
  2. Meaning and Means of health promotion and role of Yoga in health promotion.
  3. Yogic positive attitudes ( Maîtri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha).
  4. Concept of bhavas(Dharma, Jnana, Vairagya, Aishvarya)andtheir relevance in well being.
  5. Dincharya and Ritucharyawith respect to Yogic life style.
  6. Holistic approach of Yoga towards health and diseases.
  7. Introduction to First aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
  8. Yogic managementof stress and its consequences.
  9. Yoga in prevention of metabolic and respiratorydisorders.
  10. Yoga for personality development.

Practical Part

Practical includes Demonstration, Teaching skill, Therapy skill, Evaluation skill, application of knowledge and field Experience as per the level of certification.

A. Demonstration Skills (80 Marks)
  1. Prayer: Concept and recitation of Pranava and hymns.
  2. Yoga Cleansing Techniques – Knowledge of Dhauti, Neti and practice of Kapalabhati.
  3. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama.

Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (Micro Circulation Practices)

  • Neck Movement: Griva Shakti Vikasaka(I,II,III,IV)
  • Shoulder Movement: Bhuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka
  • Trunk Movement: Kati Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV, V )
  • Knee Movement: Jangha Shakti Vikasaka(II-A&B)Janu Shakti Vikasaka
  • Ankle movement Pada-mula shakti Vikasaka –A&B Gulpha-pada-pristha-pada-tala shakti Vikasakab.

Yogic Sthula Vyayama (Macro Circulation Practices)

  • Sarvanga Pushti (सर्वाङ्ग पुष्टि)
  • Hrid Gati (हृदगति )

4.Yogic Surya Namaskara

5.Yogasana

  • Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana, Kati Chakrasana, Trikonasana
  • Dandasana, Sukhasana,Padmasana, Vajrasana, Bhadrasana,Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttana Mandukasana
  • Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana, Vakrasana, Gomukhasana,
  • Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Makarasana
  • Pavanamuktasana, Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana
  • Vipareetakarani, Saral Matsyasana, Shavasana,

6.Preparatory Breathing Practices

  1. Sectional breathing (abdominal, thoracic and clavicular)
  2. Yogic deep breathing

7.Pranayama

Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka

  • Anulmoa Viloma/Nadi Shodhana
  • Sheetalee(without Kumbhaka)
  • Bhramari (without Kumbhaka)

8.Understanding of Bandha: Jalandhara Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Mula Bandha

9.Understanding of Mudra: Hasta Mudras (chin, Chinmaya, Brahma, adi, jnana, Dhyanaand Nasika)

10.Practices leading to Meditation and Dhyana Sadhana, Recitation of Pranava & Soham, Recitation of selected hymns, invocations and prayers from Vedas & Upanishad as Body and breath awareness, Yoga Nidra.

B.Teaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga) (40 Marks)
  • Essentials of good lesson plan: concepts, needs, planning of teaching Yoga (Shatkriya, Asana, Pranayama & practices leading to Dhyana)
  • Principles of teaching Yoga protocol todifferent groups (beginners,children, youth, women, Geriatric population, and specialattention group).
  • Preparation for a Yoga class (before and during the class)-Factors influencing yoga teaching.
  • Class management in Yoga: its meaning and needs.
  • Conducting yoga practical lessons: Precautions & Contraindications of practices)-Salient features of Ideal Yoga Instructor.
  • Models of ideal Yoga lesson plan
C. Application of Knowledge (10 Marks)
D.Field Experience (10 Marks)

Thus, Practical Test consists of Demonstration Skills: 80 marks, Teaching Skills: 40 Marks, Application of Knowledge: 10 Marks, Field Experience: 10 Marks.

Validity of Yoga Protocol Expert Certificate

The most important point to know is validity of the certificate and effective date. So, with effect from the date of declaration of result, the validity starts and remain valid for 5 Years.  But the certified Yoga professional is required to get renewal of his/her certificate before its expiry.

Yoga Wellness Instructor


Yoga Wellness Instructor is the second level certification by Ayush under the category of Yoga Education & Training.

What Yoga Wellness Instructor can do?

Certified Yoga Professionals(Yoga Wellness Instructor) to teach Yoga for prevention of illness and promotion of wellness in schools, Yoga studios, work places, Yoga wellness centres/ Primary Health care centres etc.

The job requires individual to have good communication skills, time management skills and ability to understand the body language of the trainees. The job requires individual to possess key qualities such as self discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time management, empathetic, language proficiency.

Requirement/ Eligibility

  1. For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria.
  2. For admission in the course it is suggested that the candidate shouldhave passed 12thstandard/ higher secondary school certificate from a recognized board or equivalent. However, the Yoga Institutions can define their own eligibility.

Minimum Age for Yoga Wellness Instructor Certification

No age limit means any person of any age can apply for this certification.

Duration of Course

Not less than 400 hours or not less than 6 month as part time or not less than 3 month as full time course.

Syllabus & Mark Distribution

The Total Marks of Exam for Certification of Yoga Protocol Instructor is 200. Out of this, theory Part will be of 60 marks and the Practical of will be 140. Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 60 + Practical: 140)

Theory Exam consists of 60 Multiple Choice Questions, each of 1 mark. All the questions are compulsory. The duration of theory exam is 2 hours. You are required to secure minimum passing marks, otherwise you will not be proceeded for practical exam. Hence, you will need to attend the theory exam by paying the exam fee again at the next available date of examination.

The candidate is required to attain 70% marks, out of the total of theory plus practical. It means that you will required to get 140 marks to clear the exam and get certified. You will required to secure 42 (70%) out of 60 marks of Theory exams and 98 (70%) out of 140 Marks of Practical exams.

Theory Part

The duration of the theory examination is 2 hours. The candidates shall mark the answer in Optical Mark Reader (OMR) sheet. There is no negative marking in the written examination.Theory exam paper is bilingual – English & Hindi. For exam in other language, the question paper is in English and the language selected.

The theory exam consists of the following syllabus and each part is of 20 marks.

  1. Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices (20 marks)
  2. Introduction to Yoga Texts (20 marks)
  3. Yoga for Wellness (20 marks)
1 Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices
  1. Yoga: Etymology, definitions (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwad Gita & Kathopanishad), aim, objectives and misconceptions.
  2. Yoga: Its origin, history and development.
  3. Brief Introduction to Samkhya and Yoga Darshana.
  4. Life sketches and teachings of Yoga masters (Maharishi Ramana, Shri Aurobindo Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati).
  5. Principles of Yoga and practices of healthy living.
  6. Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga.
  7. Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga.1.8Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga.
  8. Concept and principles of Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskaraand their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
  9. Concept and principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
  10. Concept and principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
  11. Concept and principles of Pranayama: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
  12. Introduction to Tri Bandha and their health benefits.
  13. Dhyana and its significance in health and well being.
  14. Introduction to Yogic relaxation techniques with special reference to Yoga Nidra.
2 Introduction to Yoga Texts
  1. Introduction to Prasthanatrayee, Purushartha Chatushtaya and goal of human life.
  2. Yoga in Kathopnishad, Prashanopanisha, Tattriyopnishad with special emphasis on Panchakosha Vivek and Ananda Mimamsa.
  3. Concept of Sthitaprajna, Bhakti, Karma and Dhyana in Bhagavad Gita.
  4. Significance of Bhagavad Gita in day to day life.
  5. Concept of healthy living in Bhagavad Gita (Ahara, Vihara, Achara, Vichara).
  6. Study of Patanjal Yoga Sutra including selected sutras from following chapters (I-1 to 12, II-46 -51,III-1 to 4).
  7. Concept of Chitta, Chitta Bhumi,Chitta Vritti, Chitta Vikshepa,Chittaprasadanamand their relationship with wellness.
  8. Bahiranga Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara).
  9. Antaranga Yoga of Maharisi Patanjali (Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi).
  10. Concept of mental well being according to Patanjala Yoga.
  11. Hatha Yoga: Its parampara, knowledge of basic Yoga texts (Hatha Pradipika and Gherand Samhita). Relationship between Hatha yoga and Raja Yoga.
  12. Sadhaka and Badhaka tatva, principle to be followed by Hatha Yoga practitioner.
  13. Concept of Matha, Mitahara, Pathya & Apthaya.
  14. Concepts of Nadis, Prana and Pranayama for Subjective experiences.
  15. Knowledge of Hatha Yoga practices for wellness (Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama, Mudra, Nadaanusandhana).
3 Yoga for Wellness
  1. General introduction to human body and nine major systems of human body.
  2. Introductions to sensory organs(Eyes, Nose, Ears, Tongue and Skin).
  3. Basic functions of nine major systems of human body and homeostasis.
  4. Yogic concept of health and wellness.
  5. Concept of Tri doshas, Sapta Dhatu, Agni, Vayu and Mala; their role in wellness.
  6. Concepts of Dinacharya and Ritucharya and their importance in well being.
  7. Importance of Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya in well being.
  8. Yogic concept of mental hygiene: Maître, Karuna, Mudita& Upeksha).
  9. Importance of psychosocial environment for health and wellness.
  10. Yogic concept and principles of Ahara(Mitahara, Yuktahara).
  11. Health benefits of Surya namaskara, Shat karma, Asanas, Pranayama and practices leading to Dhyana (as per the practical syllabus of the course).
  12. Salient features and contra indications of Yoga practices for well being (as per the practical syllabus of the course).
  13. Knowledge of common diseases; their prevention and management by Yoga.
  14. Knowledge of role of Yoga inthe management of non communicable diseases.
  15. Concept of stress and Yogic management of stress and its consequences.

Practical Part

Practical includes Demonstration, Teaching skill, Therapy skill, Evaluation skill, application of knowledge and field Experience as per the level of certification.

Demonstration Skills (80 Marks)
Prayer:
  • Concept and Recitation of Pranava
  • Concept and Recitation of Hymns
  • Selected universal prayers, invocations and Nishpatti Bhava
Yogic Shat Karma
  • Neti: Sutra Neti and Jala Neti
  • Dhauti: VamanaDhauti (Kunjal)
  • Kapalbhati (Vatakrama)
Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayamaa

a.Yogic Sukshma Vyayama(Micro circulation practices):

  • Neck Movement: Griva Shakti Vikasaka(I,II,III,IV)
  • Shoulder Movement: Bhuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka
  • Trunk Movement: Kati Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV, V )
  • Knee Movement: Jangha Shakti Vikasaka(II-A&B ) Janu Shakti Vikasaka
  • Ankle movement: Pada-mula shakti Vikasaka –A&B Gulpha-pada-pristha-pada-tala shakti Vikasaka

b. Yogic Sthula Vyayama(Macro circulation practices)

  • Sarvanga Pushti
  • Hrid Gati (Engine daud)
Yogic Surya Namaskara with Mantra
Yogasana
  • Yogasana5
  • Tadasana, Hastottanasana, Vrikshasana
  • Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana
  • Trikonasana, Parshva Konasana, Katichakrasana
  • Dandasana, Padmasana, Vajarasana
  • Yogamudrasana, Parvatasana
  • Bhadrasana,Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttana Mandukasana
  • Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana
  • Vakrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Gomukhasana
  • Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana
  • Pavanamuktasana and its variations
  • Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana, Sarala-Matsyasana
  • Shavasana
Preparatory Breathing Practices
  • Sectional Breathing (Abdominal, Thoracic and Clavicular Breathing)
  • Yogic Deep Breathing
  • Anuloma Viloma/ Nadi Shodhana
Pranayama
  • Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
  • Ujjayee Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
  • SheetaleePranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
  • SitkareePranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
  • BhramareePranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
Concept and Demonstration of Bandha
  • Jalandhara Bandha
  • Uddiyana Bandha
  • Mula Bandha
Concept and Demonstration of Mudra
  • Yoga Mudra
  • Maha Mudra
  • Vipareetakarani Mudra
Practices leading to Dhyana Sadhana
  • Body awareness and Breath awareness
  • Yoga Nidra 10.3Antarmauna
  • Recitation of Pranava and Soham
  • Recitation of Hymns
  • Practice of Dhyana
Teaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga)
  • Teaching methods with special reference to Yoga
  • Factors influencing Yoga teaching
  • Need of teaching practice and its use in Yogic practice.
  • Teaching Aids : Meaning and Need, Role of Language, Voice, Fluency, Clarity and Body language in an ideal presentation
  • Methods of teaching Yoga to an individual, small group and large group1.6Lecture cum demonstration in Yoga: Its meaning, importance and method of its Presentation
  • Lesson plan: Its meaning and need
  • Preparation of lesson plan in Yoga, Preparation of lesson plan for an individual and for a group
  • Presentation of lessons in specific Yogic practices: Kriya, Asana, Pranayama, and Dhyana.
  • Assessment of a Yoga class (detection and correction of mistakes).
Application of Knowledge (10 Marks)
Field Experience (10 Marks)

Thus, Practical Test consists of Demonstration Skills: 80 marks, Teaching Skills: 40 Marks, Application of Knowledge: 10 Marks, Field Experience: 10 Marks.

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