Yoga Wellness Instructor (YWI – 400Hrs)

Theory Syllabus

Unit 1- Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices Unit -2 Introduction to Yoga Texts Unit 3- Yoga for Wellness

Practical Syllabus

1. Prayer
2. Yogic Shat Karma
3. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama
4. Yogic Surya Namaskara with Mantra
5. Yogasana
6. Preparatory Breathing Practices
7. Pranayama
8. Concept and Demonstration of Bandha
9. Concept and Demonstration of Mudra
10. Practices leading to Dhyana Sadhana

Teaching Skills

Methods of Teaching Yoga

1. Employ diverse teaching methods in Yoga, considering individual, small group, and large group settings. Emphasize the significance of factors influencing Yoga teaching and the need for teaching practice in Yogic exercises.
2. Integrate effective teaching aids, focusing on language, voice, fluency, clarity, and body language for an ideal presentation.
3. Implement lecture cum demonstration techniques, highlighting their meaning, importance, and presentation methods in Yoga.
4. Emphasize the creation and importance of lesson plans in Yoga, covering individual and group contexts.
5. Ensure a comprehensive approach to lesson presentation, including Kriya, Asana, Pranayama, and Dhyana, with a focus on assessing and correcting mistakes in a Yoga class.