Yoga Philosophy & Yogic Lifestyle

• Meaning, origin & history of Yoga
• Schools of Yoga (Hatha, Raja, Bhakti, Karma, Jnana)
• Ashtanga Yoga (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, etc.)
• Yogic lifestyle & daily routine
• Ethics and responsibilities of a yoga teacher

Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Basic anatomy related to yoga practice
• Skeletal and muscular systems
• Respiratory, circulatory & digestive systems
• Nervous and endocrine systems (introductory)
• Effects of yoga on body systems
• Contra-indications & safety precautions

Asana Practice & Alignment

• Standing, sitting, supine & prone asanas
• Forward bends, backward bends & twists
• Balancing postures
• Surya Namaskar (traditional & modern sequences)
• Asana alignment, benefits & limitations
• Relaxation techniques

Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha & Shatkarma

• Concept of Prana
• Types of Pranayama & benefits
• Breathing techniques & precautions
• Mudras & Bandhas
• Shatkarma (cleansing practices)
• Stress management through breath control

Meditation, Yoga Therapy & Diet

• Meditation techniques (Dhyana, Mantra, Mindfulness)
• Yoga Nidra
• Yoga for lifestyle disorders
• Yoga for mental health & stress
• Yogic diet & nutrition principles
• Introduction to Ayurveda (basic concepts)

Teaching Methodology, Practicum & Career Skills

• Teaching methods & class planning
• Demonstration, cueing & correction
• Communication & voice modulation
• Classroom & group management
• Teaching practice / internship
• Assessment & final evaluation
• Career options: studio, school, online, self-employment

Fundamentals of Naturopathy

• Introduction & History of Naturopathy
• Principles of Naturopathy
• Natural Healing Concept
• Panchamahabhuta Theory
• Body Constitution & Natural Health

Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Basic Human Anatomy
• Skeletal & Muscular System
• Digestive System
• Respiratory System
• Endocrine & Excretory Syste

Yoga Philosophy & Principles

• Introduction & History of Yoga
• Philosophy of Yoga
• Ashtanga Yoga & Yogic Lifestyle
• Principles of Yogic Practice
• Role of Yoga in Health & Wellness

Yogasana & Pranayama

• Basic Sitting Asanas
• Standing Asanas
• Forward & Backward Bending Asanas
• Balancing Asanas
• Relaxation Asanas
• Surya Namaskar

Naturopathic Diet & Nutrition

• Fundamentals of Nutrition
• Balanced Diet
• Vitamins & Minerals
• Natural & Plant-Based Foods
• Fasting & Therapeutic Diet
• Diet Planning for Wellness

Naturopathic Therapies

• Hydrotherapy
• Mud Therapy & Massage Therapy
• Sun Bath & Air Bath
• Chromotherapy
• Magnetotherapy – Introduction
• Nature Cure Procedures

Meditation & Wellness Management

• Healthy Lifestyle Principles
• Daily Routine & Yogic Lifestyle
• Stress & Relaxation Management
• Sleep & Rest Management
• Personal Hygiene
• Preventive Health & Wellness

Practical Training & Case Study

• Yoga Practical Sessions
• Pranayama Practical
• Naturopathy Therapy Demonstration
• Diet & Lifestyle Assessment
• Basic Wellness Counselling
• Case Study Preparation
• Practical Record & Viva

Semester – I

Foundations of Yoga

• Introduction to Yoga
• History & Development of Yoga
• Aims, Objectives & Importance of Yoga
• Schools & Traditions of Yoga
• Role of Yoga in Modern Life

Yoga Philosophy

• Introduction to Indian Philosophy
• Patanjali Yoga Darshan
• Ashtanga Yoga & Yama & Niyama
• Bhagavad Gita and Yoga
• Concept of Mind, Consciousness & Self

Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Basic Human Anatomy
• Skeletal & Muscular System
• Respiratory System
• Circulatory System & Digestive System
• Nervous & Endocrine System
• Effects of Yoga on Human Body

Pranayama & Yogic Breathing

• Concept of Pranayama
• Basic Breathing Techniques
• Nadi Shodhana, Bhramari & Ujjayi
• Kapalabhati
• Sheetali & Sheetkari
• Benefits & Precautions

Practical – I

• Asana Practice
• Surya Namaskar
• Basic Pranayama
• Relaxation Practice
• Yogic Discipline & Daily Routine

Semester – II

Meditation & Shatkarma

• Introduction to Shatkarma
• Basic Cleansing Practices
• Concept of Meditation
• Concentration Techniques
• Mindfulness, Yoga Nidra
• Stress Management through Meditation

Yoga Therapy

• Concept & Principles of Yoga Therapy
• Yoga for Stress & Anxiety Management
• Yoga for Obesity & Lifestyle Management
• Yoga for Diabetes Management
• Yoga for Back & Neck Care
• Therapeutic Applications & Precautions

Yoga Teaching Methodology

• Principles of Yoga Teaching
• Lesson Planning & Classroom Management
• Demonstration & Instruction Techniques
• Individual & Group Yoga Sessions
• Assessment & Evaluation
• Professional Ethics for Yoga Teachers

Practical – II

• Advanced Asana Practice
• Pranayama Practice
• Meditation & Yoga Nidra
• Shatkarma Demonstration
• Yoga Session Planning

Project / Dissertation & Viva-Voce

• Selection of Yoga-related Topic
• Literature Review
• Practical/Field Study
• Data Collection
• Analysis & Findings
• Project Report Preparation
• Viva-Voce

Year – 1

Foundations of Yoga

• Introduction, Meaning & Definition of Yoga
• History & Development of Yoga
• Aims, Objectives & Importance of Yoga
• Major Schools & Traditions of Yoga
• Concept of Chitta & Vrittis
• Yoga in Modern Life

Yoga Philosophy

• Indian Philosophical Systems
• Patanjali Yoga Darshan
• Ashtanga Yoga
• Yama & Niyama
• Samadhi & Kaivalya

Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Basic Human Anatomy
• Skeletal & Muscular System
• Respiratory System
• Circulatory System
• Digestive System
• Nervous System

Pranayama & Breathing Practices

• Concept of Prana
• Principles of Pranayama
• Nadi Shodhana
• Bhramari & Ujjayi
• Sheetali & Sheetkari
• Kapalabhati
• Safety & Precautions

Yoga Therapy Planning

• Introduction to Yoga Therapy
• Principles of Therapeutic Yoga
• Yoga for Stress Management
• Yoga for Obesity & Lifestyle Management
• Yoga for Back & Neck Care
• Yoga for Digestive Wellness

Yogic Practices

• Intermediate Asanas
• Balancing Asanas
• Twisting Asanas
• Backward & Forward Bending
• Inverted Asanas
• Asana Sequencing

Practical Training

• Intermediate Asana Practice
• Pranayama
• Surya Namaskar
• Basic Meditation
• Yoga Session Planning

Year – 2

Advanced Yogic Practices

• Advanced Asanas
• Advanced Surya Namaskar
• Asana Sequencing
• Bandha & Mudra
• Advanced Relaxation Techniques
• Mindfulness

Meditation & Mind Management

• Principles of Meditation
• Dharana & Dhyana
• Concentration Techniques
• Yoga Nidra
• Stress Management
• Emotional Balance through Yoga

Shatkarma & Hatha Yoga

• Introduction to Shatkarma
• Hatha Yoga Principles
• Traditional Cleansing Practices
• Mudras & Bandhas
• Precautions & Contraindications
• Principles of Therapeutic Yoga

Yoga Teaching Methodology

• Principles of Yoga Teaching
• Teaching Techniques
• Demonstration & Instruction
• Group & Individual Sessions
• Lesson Planning & Classroom Management
• Student Assessment

Yoga Education & Wellness Management

• Yoga in Schools & Institutions
• Corporate Yoga & Wellness
• Community Yoga Programs
• Lifestyle Management
• Health & Wellness Promotion
• Professional Ethics

Research Methodology in Yoga

• Introduction to Research
• Research Design & Data Collection
• Survey & Case Study
• Basic Statistical Concepts
• Research Report Writing
• References & Documentation

Internship / Field Training

• oga Class Observation
• Practical Teaching
• Individual Yoga Sessions
• Group Yoga Sessions
• Wellness Program Participation
• Field Training Report

Project / Dissertation & Viva-Voce

• Topic Selection
• Literature Review
• Research/Field Study
• Data Collection
• Analysis & Findings
• Project Report
• Presentation & Viva-Voce

Foundations & Philosophy of Yoga

• History & Development of Yoga
• Philosophy and Principles of Yoga
• Aim, Objectives & Importance of Yoga
• Ashtanga Yoga – Eight Limbs of Yoga
• Basic Yogic Discipline and Lifestyle
• Basic Yogic Discipline and Lifestyle

Anatomy & Physiology

• Basics of Human Anatomy
• Muscular & Skeletal System
• Respiratory System
• Digestive System, Circulatory System
• Nervous System, Endocrine System
• Major Schools of Yoga

Yogasana & Surya Namaskar

• Principles and Techniques of Asana
• Standing Asanas & Sitting Asanas
• Prone & Supine Asanas, Balancing Asanas
• Asana Sequence and Practice
• Relaxation Asanas
• Surya Namaskar – Technique & Benefits

Pranayama & Yogic Practices

• Introduction to Pranayama & Shatkarma
• Anulom Vilom / Nadi Shodhana
• Bhramari Pranayama & Kapalabhati
• Basic Cleansing Practices & Yogic Relaxation Techniques
• Preparatory Yogic Practices
• Safety Guidelines and Contraindications

Meditation & Mental Wellness

• Introduction to Meditation
• Concentration Techniques
• Mindfulness Practices
• Yogic Meditation Methods
• Stress Management through Yoga
• Relaxation and Mental Well-being

Yoga Education & Teaching Methodology

• Principles of Yoga Teaching
• Lesson Planning & Class Management
• Demonstration & Correction Techniques
• Teaching Methodology for Beginners
• Individual & Group Yoga Sessions
• Communication Skills for Yoga Teachers

Yoga for Health & Wellness

• Yoga for Physical Fitness
• Yoga for Flexibility & Strength
• Yoga for Stress Management
• Yoga for Lifestyle Management
• Preventive Health through Yoga
• Yoga and Holistic Wellness

Practical Training, Project & Viva-Voce

• Practical Asana Demonstration & Surya Namaskar Practice
• Pranayama Practice & Meditation Practice
• Preparation & Conduct of Yoga Session
• Yoga Teaching Practice / Internship
• Practical Teaching Practice & Practical Demonstration
• Theory Examination, Practical Examination
• Project Work & Viva-Voce