Yoga Wellness Instructor –Level 2
The Yoga Wellness Instructor – Level 2 course at Aarambh Yoga Institute is designed for those aspiring to deepen their expertise in yoga, focusing on preventing illness and promoting wellness. This advanced program equips students with the skills to teach yoga effectively in a variety of settings including schools, yoga studios, workplaces, and wellness centers. Graduates of this course will have the ability to design and deliver comprehensive yoga programs that address both physical and mental health, catering to a diverse range of individuals.
The course builds upon foundational yoga principles and practices, integrating advanced techniques and methodologies to enhance the wellness of practitioners. It emphasizes a holistic approach to health, combining traditional yoga practices with modern wellness strategies. By completing this course, individuals will not only gain certification but also open doors to numerous opportunities in the global yoga community. Whether you aim to work in primary health care centers or lead wellness programs in corporate environments, this course will prepare you for a successful career in yoga and wellness.
Aarambh Yoga Institute’s Yoga Wellness Instructor – Level 2 program offers a structured curriculum over a period of six months part-time or three months full-time. This flexibility allows students to balance their studies with personal and professional commitments. The course is designed to accommodate individuals of all ages and backgrounds, with no specific age limit, making it accessible to anyone passionate about advancing their yoga practice and teaching skills.
Unit 1- Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices
1.1 Yoga: Etymology, definitions (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwad Gita & Kathopanishad), aim,
objectives and misconceptions.
1.2 Yoga: Its origin, history and development.
1.3 Brief Introduction to Samkhya and Yoga Darshana.
1.4 Life sketches and teachings of Yoga masters (Maharishi Ramana, Shri Aurobindo Swami
Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati).
1.5 Principles of Yoga and practices of healthy living.
1.6 Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga.
1.7 Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga.
1.8 Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga.
1.9 Concept and principles of Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskara and
their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.10 Concept and principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their significance
in Yoga Sadhana.
1.11 Concept and principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in
Yoga Sadhana.
1.12 Concept and principles of Pranayama: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in
Yoga Sadhana.
1.13 Introduction to Tri Bandha and their health benefits.
1.14 Dhyana and its significance in health and well being.
1.15 Introduction to Yogic relaxation techniques with special reference to Yoga Nidra.
Unit -2 Introduction to Yoga Texts
2.1 Introduction to Prasthanatrayee, Purushartha Chatushtaya and goal of human life.
2.2 Yoga in Kathopnishad, Prashanopanisha, Tattriyopnishad with special emphasis on
Panchakosha Vivek and Ananda Mimamsa.
2.3 Concept of Sthitaprajna, Bhakti, Karma and Dhyana in Bhagavad Gita.
2.4 Significance of Bhagavad Gita in day to day life.
2.5 Concept of healthy living in Bhagavad Gita (Ahara, Vihara, Achara, Vichara).
2.6 Study of Patanjal Yoga Sutra including selected sutras from following chapters (I- 1 to
12, II- 46 – 51, III- 1 to 4).
2.7 Concept of Chitta, Chitta Bhumi, Chitta Vritti, Chitta Vikshepa, Chittaprasadanam and
their relationship with wellness.
2.8 Bahiranga Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama,
Pratyahara).
2.9 Antaranga Yoga of Maharisi Patanjali (Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi).
2.10 Concept of mental well being according to Patanjala Yoga.
2.11 Hatha Yoga: Its parampara, knowledge of basic Yoga texts (Hatha Pradipika and
Gherand Samhita). Relationship between Hatha yoga and Raja Yoga.
2.12 Sadhaka and Badhaka tatva, principle to be followed by Hatha Yoga practitioner.
2.13 Concept of Matha, Mitahara, Pathya & Apthaya.
2.14 Concepts of Nadis, Prana and Pranayama for Subjective experiences.
2.15 Knowledge of Hatha Yoga practices for wellness (Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama,
Mudra, Nadaanusandhana).
Unit 3- Yoga for Wellness
3.1 General introduction to human body and nine major systems of human body.
3.2 Introductions to sensory organs (Eyes, Nose, Ears, Tongue and Skin).
3.3 Basic functions of nine major systems of human body and homeostasis.
3.4 Yogic concept of health and wellness.
3.5 Concept of Tridoshas, Sapta Dhatu, Agni, Vayu and Mala; their role in wellness.
3.6 Concepts of Dinacharya and Ritucharya and their importance in well being.
3.7 Importance of Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya in well being.
3.8 Yogic concept of mental hygiene: Maître, Karuna, Mudita & Upeksha).
3.9 Importance of psychosocial environment for health and wellness.
3.10 Yogic concept and principles of Ahara(Mitahara, Yuktahara).
3.11 Health benefits of Suryanamaskara, Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama and practices
leading to Dhyana (as per the practical syllabus of the course).
3.12 Salient features and contra indications of Yoga practices for well being (as per the
practical syllabus of the course).
3.13 Knowledge of common diseases; their prevention and management by Yoga.
3.14 Knowledge of role of Yoga in the management of non communicable diseases.
3.15 Concept of stress and Yogic management of stress and its consequences.
Yoga Practical
- Prayer
1.1 Concept and Recitation of Pranava
1.2 Concept and Recitation of Hymns
1.3 Selected universal prayers, invocations and Nishpatti Bhava.
- Yogic Shat Karma
2.1 Neti: Sutra Neti and Jala Neti
2.2 Dhauti: Vamana Dhauti (Kunjal)
2.3 Kapalbhati (Vatakrama)
- Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama
Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (Micro circulation practices)
- Neck Movement
Griva Shakti Vikasaka ( I,II,III,IV)
- Shoulder Movement
Bhuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka
Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka
- Trunk Movement
Kati Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV, V )
- Knee Movement
Jangha Shakti Vikasaka (II-A&B )
Janu Shakti Vikasaka
- Ankle movement
Pada-mula shakti Vikasaka – A&B
Gulpha-pada-pristha-pada-tala shakti Vikasaka
Yogic Sthula Vyayama (Macro circulation practices)
- Sarvanga Pushti
- Hrid Gati (Engine daud)
- Yogic Surya Namaskara with Mantra
- Yogasana
5.1 Tadasana, Hastottanasana, Vrikshasana
5.2 Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana
5.3 Trikonasana, Parshva Konasana, Katichakrasana
5.4 Dandasana, Padmasana, Vajarasana,
5.5 Yogamudrasana, Parvatasana
5.6 Bhadrasana, Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttana Mandukasana,
5.7 Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana
5.8 Vakrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Gomukhasana
5.9 Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana
5.10 Pavanamuktasana and its variations
5.11 Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana, Sarala-Matsyasana
5.12 Shavasana,
- Preparatory Breathing Practices
6.1 Sectional Breathing (Abdominal, Thoracic and Clavicular Breathing)
6.2 Yogic Deep Breathing
6.3 Anuloma Viloma/ Nadi Shodhana
- Pranayama
7.1 Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
7.2 Ujjayee Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
7.3 Sheetalee Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
7.4 Sitkaree Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
7.5 Bhramaree Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
- Concept and Demonstration of Bandha
8.1 Jalandhara Bandha
8.2 Uddiyana Bandha
8.3 Mula Bandha
- Concept and Demonstration of Mudra
9.1 Yoga Mudra
9.2 Maha Mudra
9.3 Vipareetakarani Mudra
- Practices leading to Dhyana Sadhana
10.1 Body awareness and Breath awareness
10.2 Yoga Nidra
10.3 Antarmauna
10.4 Recitation of Pranava and Soham
10.5 Recitation of Hymns
10.6 Practice of Dhyana
Teaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga)
1.1 Teaching methods with special reference to Yoga
1.2 Factors influencing Yoga teaching
1.3 Need of teaching practice and its use in Yogic practice.
1.4 Teaching Aids : Meaning and Need, Role of Language, Voice, Fluency, Clarity and
Body language in an ideal presentation
1.5 Methods of teaching Yoga to an individual, small group and large group
1.6 Lecture cum demonstration in Yoga: Its meaning, importance and method of its
Presentation
1.7 Lesson plan: Its meaning and need
1.8 Preparation of lesson plan in Yoga, Preparation of lesson plan for an individual and
for a group
1.9 Presentation of lessons in specific Yogic practices: Kriya, Asana, Pranayama, and
Dhyana.
1.10 Assessment of a Yoga class (detection and correction of mistakes).
Eligibility requires a minimum of a 12th standard or equivalent qualification. There are no specific age limits for enrollment.
The course duration is 500 hours, which can be completed either as a part-time program over six months or as a full-time program over three months.
Upon completion, you will be certified to teach advanced yoga techniques focused on wellness and illness prevention. You can work in schools, yoga studios, wellness centers, and more.
No, there is no age limit for enrolling in the Yoga Wellness Instructor – Level 2 course.
The course includes a mix of theoretical lectures, practical classes, hands-on training, and project work. Students will also receive personalized feedback and guidance from experienced instructors.
You will receive a certification from Aarambh Yoga Institute, recognizing your expertise as a Yoga Wellness Instructor – Level 2, which qualifies you to teach advanced yoga practices and wellness programs.
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