o Introduction of Pranayama
o Benefits of pranayama
o General guideline
o Clavicular
o Thorocic
o Diaphragmatic Breathing (Yogic Breathing)
o Ujjayi
o Bhastrika
o Kapalbhati
o Nadi – Sodhana
o Bhramari
o Surya – Bhedi& Chandra – Bhedi
o Sheetali&Sheetkari
Sitting postures for pranayama sadhana
o Easy pose
o Half-lotus
o Swastikasana
o siddha yoni asana
Mudras (Yoga Gestures)
o Jnana mudra
o Chin mudra
o Yoni mudra
o Bhairava mudra
o Shambhavi mudra
o Nasikagra
o Khechari
Yoga Bandhas (Energy Lock)
o Preparation
o Uddiyana
o Jalandhar
o Mula&Maha Bandha
o Teaching
o Doubts
Yoga Cleansing (Shatkarma)
o Rubber-neti
o Jalaneti
o Kapalbhati- cleansing the lungs
Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep)
o Basic Relaxation
o Tension Relaxation
o Full Body Relaxation
Meditation (Dhyana)
o Introduction to Meditation
o Guided Meditation
o Breathing Awareness Meditation
o Om / Mantra Meditation
o Trataka
o Dynamic meditation
o Tips for developing concertation
o Silence Practice
o Ajapajapa
o Antarmouna
Anatomy and Physiology
o Digestive System
o Respiratory System
o Circulatory System
o Nervous System
o Endocrine System
o Organs
o Bodily systems
o Nadis
o Chakras
o Muscular System
o Skeletal Sytem
o Muscle Functions according
o to Joint Movements
o Breathing
o Inversions
o Svasana
Recitation of Sacred Sound (Mantra Chanting)
o Om AsatoMaaSadgamaya (Mantra from Upanishad)
o Tvamevamata ca pita Tvameva (Sloka on gods)
o Om TryambakamYajamahe ( Mantra on lord shiva)
o Om sahanavavatu ( Mantra from Upanishad)
o Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gurudevomaheshwara ( Guru stotram)
o YogenaCittasya ( Sloka on sage Patanjali)
o Hare rama, Hare Krishna ( Maha mantra)
Teaching Methodology
o Positive & conscious communication Friendship and trust
o Time management
o Qualities of a teacher
o Principles of demonstrating, observation,
o assisting,
o correcting
o Use of voice in class
o Mental & emotional preparation for teaching
