The 'Yoga Teachers' Training Programme is an intensive certificate course providing in-depth knowledge of yoga practices and pedagogy of Yoga. The programme is open to all those who are interested to become 'Yoga Teachers' and is open for both Indian and foreign nationals.

Yoga has an important place in Indian culture and heritage. Yoga has been incorporated in our lifestyles since ancient times. Yoga is an art of living for healthy life which establishes the relationship between mind and body. Yoga is the science of discipline that creates personality by making the all-round development of body, mind and self-power. Today, Yoga is attracting everyone for being healthy and staying fit. Therefore, yoga education is so much in demand nowadays.

Objectives

The aim of the Programme is to train the ‘Yoga Learners’ in sectors of Health and Education.

After completion of this Programme, a trainee would have -

Basic knowledge on Human Anatomy and Physiology;

Understanding of Principles and Philosophy of Yoga;

Good knowledge of Preparations and Precautions for Yogic practices;

Understanding of Concepts of Health, Hygiene, Diet and Yogic Culture;

Learning of Applications of Integrated approach of Yoga;

Ability to conduct yoga classes and

Ability to train the learners.

Job Opportunities

Successful learners of the Yoga Teachers' Training Programme can get the jobs as a Yoga Teacher or equivalent in the Yoga Institutions, Yoga Centres, Health Clubs, Naturopathy Hospitals and various schools and colleges etc.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 12th class pass OR equivalent from any recognised Board of School Education/University.

18 + years of age.

Target group

All Indian and foreign nationals, who fulfil the eligibility criteria.

Duration of the Course

Minimum contact hours of the Course - 200Hrs.

The Course will be offered in two modes:

One Month Residential Course

One year Course in workshop mode means 03 workshops of 30 days during the period                         i.e. each workshop will be of 10 days.

(In both cases, the contact hours will remain the same, i.e. 240 hours, which will be considered equivalent to one year course. Candidates can get admission in any mode as per convenience.)

Scheme of Study Theory   -   30 % Practical Training - 50 % Learners Portfolio - 20 %

Instructional Strategy

Self instructional printed material

Face to face classes at AVIs/Study centers

Hands on Experience/Practical-Training Facilities at AVIs/Study centers

Audio and Video supported Material.

Course Content:

The course curriculum consist of five Subjects/Papers (Three Theory & Two practical Training)

Philosophy & Physiology of Yoga (Theory Paper)

Human Body, Diet and Cleansing (Theory Paper)

Applied Yoga (Theory Paper)

Yogic Practice and Training (Practical Paper)

Yoga Teaching Skill (Micro/Macro-Teaching Practical/Training Paper)