Syllabus YM
Syllabus YM
Syllabus YM
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SYLLABUS
Yoga Master
YOG Certification Board
(YM)
1. Name of the Certification: Yoga Master (YM)
2. Requirement/ Eligibility:
a. For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria
b. For admission in the course it is suggested/ desired that the candidate should be
graduate in any stream from a recognized University or equivalent. However, the
Yoga Institutions can define their own eligibility.
3. Brief Role Description: Shall act as Master Educator/ Trainer in Yoga Educational
programs. Skilled professionals can teach, evaluate & assess for all categories of
certification under Yoga Training and Education & will be a guiding force.
4. Minimum age: No age limit
5. Personal Attributes: 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, empathy, language proficiency,
engaging with students, dedication to teaching, ability to build caring relationships with
students, friendly and approachable, independent, credibility, analytical skills, etc.
6. Credit points for certificate: 92 credits
7. Duration of course: Not less than 1600 hours.
8. Mark Distribution: Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 120+Practical: 80)
2. Teaching Skills 15
Practical
3. Evaluation Skills 20
4. Application of knowledge 20
5. Field Experience 10
Total 80
Note: The students who have done PG, M.Sc. in Yoga from the YCB accredited institute, will
be given exemption of 10 marks in field experience work. The candidate will be awarded
field experience marks after producing certified copy of field experience from his/her
institute.
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Theory Syllabus
1.1 Origin and General history and Development of Yoga( Pre vedic to contemporary
Period) Definitions of Yoga in different Yoga texts, Aim, Objectives and
Misconceptions about Yoga, True Nature and Principles of Yoga.
1.2 Meaning and Objectives of Darshana; Branches of Indian Philosophy; Nature of Yoga
in Bharatiya Darshana(Indian Philosophy); Salient Features of Shad Drashana;
Distinction between Indian Philosophy and Western Philosophy. Essence of Samkhya
Yoga and Vedanta Darshana ; General introduction to Nastika Darshana and their
Practices.
1.3 Introduction to Vedas and Upanishads, Prasthanatrayee & Purushartha Chatushtaya;
Yoga in Epics - Ramayana, Mahabharata; Nature of Yoga in Smritis, Puranas, Aagamas
and Tantras; Concept of Pancha-Kosha; concept of Nadi, Prana, Kundalini in Tantra,
Elements of Yoga in Narada Bhakti Sutra.
1.4 Evolution of Yoga: Pre vedic to contemporary Period.
1.5 Yoga in Medieval period: Features of Natha Parampara, Bhakti Yoga of Medieval saints,
Characteristics of Yoga in Narada Bhakti Sutras, Yoga in the Literature of Saints-
Kabirdas, Tulasidas and Surdas.
1.6 Elements of Yoga in Jainism(concept of syadvada, Ratnatrya, Kayotarga
Buddhism(concept of Aryasatyas, Arya-ashtangika-marga & Vipasana)and Sufism, Sufi
Meditation Techniques, Characteristics of Yoga in Sikhism, Elements of Sahaja Yoga or
Nama Yoga of Guru Nanak.
1.7 Yoga in Modern times : Yoga Traditions of Sri Ramakrishna an Swami Vivekananda,
Integral Yoga of Shri Aurbindo, Yoga of Maharishi Raman and Swami Dayanand
Saraswati, Yoga Paramparas from modern to contemporary times, contribution of
different Yoga guru in the development of Yoga.
1.8 Yoga in Contemporary Times: Knowledge of Yoga Parmparas(lineages) of
contemporary times; Yoga Parmpara of Yogacharya Sri T. Krishnamacharya, Swami
Rama of Himalayas, Maharshi Mahesh Yogi, Swami Dhirendra Brahmchari and their
contributions for the development and promotion of Yoga.
1.9 Schools of Yoga: Introduction to Schools (Streams) of Yoga.
1.9.1 Yoga Schools with Vedanta Tradition (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, and Dhyana)
1.9.2 Yoga Schools with Samkhya Yoga Tradition (Patanjali Yoga)
1.9.3 Yoga Schools with Tantric Tradition (Hath Yoga, Swara Yoga and Mantra Yoga)
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2.3 BhagavadGita: General Introduction to Bhagavad Gita (B.G.) and its traditional
commentaries, their commentators, Essence of Bhagavadgita as a synthesis of karma,
Bhakti and Jnana Yoga; concept of sthitaprajna stages and characteristic of it. Relevance
of Samkhya Yoga and Atman(Purusha), Jivatman in Bhagavadgita and Jnana Yoga in the
context of Bhagavadgita; concept of karma Yoga, Nishkam Karma and Karma Phala;
Concept of Bhakti Yoga; features of Bhakt; Nature of Bhakti, Means and End of
Bhakti-Yoga; Nature of Dhyana as described in Bhagavadgita; concept and classification
of Ahara and Triguna as described in B.G; Importance of Bhagavadgita in day to day life.
2.4 Patanjali Yoga Sutra:
2.4.1 Introduction to Patanjala Yoga Darshana, knowledge of Traditional
commentaries and commentators of Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Metaphysics of
Samkhya and its relationship with Yoga Darshana of Patanjali, Concept of
Purusha Prakrati, twenty-five entities according to Samkhya, Tapatryas;
Relationship between Samkya and Yoga Darshana, concept of Anthakaranas,
Chitta, Chitta-Bhumis.
2.4.2 Concept of, chitta-vritti, chitta-vritti-nirodhopaya, concept of Ishwar and its
relevance in Yogasadhana, Qualities of Ishwar, Ishwaraparidhana. Chitta-
Vikshepas (Antarayas)and concept of chitta-prasadanam, Relevance of Chitta-
prasadanam in Yoga Sadhana. Types and nature of Samadhi in Yoga Sutra,
Ritambharaprajna and Adhyatmaprasada; Difference between Samapatti and
Samadhi.
2.4.3 Kriya Yoga of Patanjali, Concept of Kleshas, Heya, Hetu, Haana and
Hanopaya,Viveka-khyati; Significance of each limb of Ashtanga Yoga.
2.4.4 Concept of Vibhutis, Ashtha Siddhis and their relevance in Yoga Sadhana,
concept of Parinamas and their relevance in Yoga Sadhana, Essence of Kaivalya
in Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
2.5 Hatha Yoga Texts:
2.5.1 Knowledge of Hatha Yoga and Hatha Yoga Texts- Siddhasiddhanta paddhati,
Hatha Pradeepika, Gheranda Samhita, Hatha Ratnavali and Shiva
Samhita;Hathayogiparampara;
2.5.2 Importance of Hatha and its secrecy prerequisites of Hatha Yoga (dasha yama
and dasha niyama);
2.5.3 Constructive (Sadhaka) and Destructives (Badhaka) tattvas in Hatha Yoga;
Concept of Mattha, Mitaahara, Pathya and Apathya;
2.5.4 Shatkarma :- Knowledge of shatkarma theirTechniques benefits, precautions
and contraindications mentioned in different Hatha Yogic Texts; Application
and relevance of shatkarma in modern Days;
2.5.5 Yogasana: Knowledge of Yogasana, their Techniques, benefits, precautions and
contraindications mentioned in different Hatha Yogic Texts; Application and
relevance of Yogasana in modern Days;
2.5.6 Pranayama: : Knowledge of Pranayama, their Techniques, benefits, precautions
and contraindications mentioned in different Hatha Yogic Texts; Application
and relevance of Pranayama in modern Days.
2.5.7 Bandha & Mudra: Knowledge of Bandha & Mudra their Techniques, benefits,
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Nervous system.
3.1.6 Endocrine system: Location, functions of Endocrine hor mones
(Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Adrenal, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Pancreas, gonads).
3.1.7 Immune system and special sense: Component organs of immune system,
Functions of immune system; Special senses:- Structure and function of eye, ear,
nose, tongue and skin.
3.1.8 Reproductive system: Anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive
systems; functions of Reproductive System.
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4.1.3 Salient features of ideal Yoga teacher, role of Yoga teacher in value-oriented
education, role of Yoga in development of human society; Yogic Concepts for
the Development of Four Fold Consciousness - Civic Sense, Patriotic Urge,
Service Zeal and Spiritual Growth.
4.1.4 Teaching and Learning: Concept and Relationship between the two.
4.1.5 Physio-psychology
4.2 Yoga for Health & Well Being
4.2.1 Definition & Importance of Health according to WHO; Dimensions of
Health: Physical, Mental, Social and Spiritual level.
4.2.2 Concepts of Trigunas, Pancha-mahabhutas, Pancha-prana and their role in
Health and Healing; Concept of Pancha-koshas & Shat-chakra and their role in
Health and Healing.
4.2.3 Heyamdukhamanagatam; Potential causes of Ill-health: Tapatrayas and
Kleshas, Physical and Physiological manifestation of Disease (Vyadhi, Alasya,
Angamejayatva and Ssvasa-prashvasa); Role of Yoga in preventive health care.
4.2.4 Mental and Emotional ill Health: Concept of Antarayas (Styana, Samshaya,
Pramada, Avirati, Bhranti-darsana, Alabdha-bhumikatva, Anavasthitatva,
Duhkha and Daurmanasya); Role of Yoga in Mental and Emotional Health.
4.2.5 Yogic Diet - General Introduction of Ahara; Concept of Mitahara; Pathya and
Apathya according to Gheranda Samhita, Hathapradeepika and Bhagavad
Gita;Importance of Yogic Diet in Yog Sadhana and its role in healthy living;
Diet according to the body constitution (Prakriti) – Vata, Pitta and Kapha as also
Gunas.
4.2.6 Yogic Principles of Healthy Living: Ahara, Vihara, Achara and Vichara; Role of
Yogic Positive Attitudes (Maitri, Karuna, Mudita and Upeksha) for Healthy
Living, Concept of Bhavas and Bhavanas with its relevance in Health and well-
being.
4.3 Yoga and Psychology:
Concept of Psychology, Meaning, definition and nature of consciousness as described
in Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagwad Gita, Yogasutra and Yogavashishtha; Spiritual and
scientific approach to human consciousness. Yogic Method of elevation of human
consciousness: Bhaktiyoga, Jnanyoga, Karmayoga, Mantrayoga, Ashtangayoga,
Hathayoga.
4.4 Yoga for Stress Management:
Knowledge of Stress and its consequences; Yogic Perspective of Stress; Yogic
principles for the management of Stress and its consequences; Concepts and
Techniques of Stress Management in Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali and Bhagavad Gita,
specific practices for stress management, breath awareness, shavasana, Yoganidra,
pranayama and meditation, impact of yogic lifestyle on stress management.
4.5 Yoga and Sports:
Significance of Yoga in Physical Education & Sports, Dimensions of Physical Fitness:
Strength, Endurance and Flexibility; Indicators of Mental Fitness: Concentration, Will-
Power and Mental Strength and Cognitive abilities; Role of Yoga Practices for Physical
and Mental Health: Shatkriyas, Asana, Pranayama, Bandha, Mudra and Dhyana;
Importance of Yogic lifestyle in improving efficacy in sports personnel.
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Practical Syllabus
A. Demonstration Skills
1 Prayer
1.1 Concept of Pranav and hymns
1.2 Recitation of Pranav and Soham japa
1.3 Selected universal prayers & invocations and Nishpatti Bhava.
2 Shatkarmas
2.1 Dhauti (Kunjal and Vastra dhauti,
2.2 Neti (Sutra and Jala),
2.3 Kapalbhati( Vatkrama, Vyutkarma and Sheetkrama)
2.4 Nauli
2.5 Trataka
2.6 Laghoo and Poorna sankhaprakshalana
3 Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama and Suryanamaskar-
3.1 Ucharan-sthal-tathtavishudhichakrashudhi
3.2 Budhitathadritishakivikasaka
3.3 Medhashaktivikasaka
3.4 Kapolshaktivikasaka
3.5 Grivashakti vikasak
3.6 Vakshasthalshaktivikasaka (i and ii)
3.7 Katishaktivikasaka (i,ii,iv,v)
3.8 Janghaskativikasaka (i,ii)
3.9 Pindalishkativikasaka
3.10 Hridgati and sarvangpushti.
3.11 Yogic Surya Namaskar of BSY, Swami Dhirendra Brahmachari and its
Variations.
4. Yogasana (yogic postures)
4.1 Standing Postures: Tadasana, Ardhakati chakrasana, Hastapadasana,
Ardhachakrasana, Trikonasana, Parivritta trikonasana, Parsvakanasana,
Veersana,
4.2 Sitting postures: Paschimottanasana, Suptavajrasana, Ardhamatsyendrasana,
Vakrasana, Marichasana, Malasana, Badhakanasana, Merudandasana,
Akarna dhanurasana, Gumukhasana,
4.3 P r o n e p o s t u r e s : B h u j a n g a s a n a , S a l a b h a s a n a , D h a n u r a s a n a ,
Urdhvamukhosvanasana, Makarasana,
4.4 Supine postures: Halasana, Chakrasana, Sarvangasana, Matsyasana,
Shavasana, Setubandhasana,
4.5 Balancing postures: Vrikshasana, Garudasana, Namaskarasana, Tittibhasana,
Natrajasana
5. Pranayama Knowledge and Demonstrated ability to perform following practices
and Pranyama(with Antar & Bahya Kumbhaka)
5.1 Breath awareness,
5.2 Sectional breathing,
5.3 Nadishodhan Pranayama
5.4 Bhastrika Pranayama, Ujjai Pranayama,
5.5 SuryaBhedi and Chandrabhedi Pranayama
5.6 Sitali Pranayama, Sitkari Pranayama
5.7 Bhramari Pranayama (with Antar & Bahya Kumbhaka)
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