Become a certified Yoga Therapist and work in private practice or medical settings

Teachers:

Dr. Divya Matlani

Dr. Fariha Khalid

The certification requires individual to have good communication skills, time management and ability to understand the body language of the trainees. The certification requires individual to possess key qualities such as self discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time management, empathy, language proficiency, ability to build caring relationships, friendly and approachable and credibility.

Content:

Musculo-Skeletal System

Blood and Immune System

Cardiovascular system

Respiratory System

Digestive system

Excretory System and temperature regulation

Endocrine System

Special senses

Reproductive System

Nervous System

Homeostasis

Anatomy & Physiology

Study of – cognitive processes. Higher mental processes, feeling and emotion, mental abilities and personality. A comparative study of total personality according to Yoga and Modern Psychology. Its 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.

Yoga and Diet

Concept and types of diet in Traditional Yogic Texts; Concept of food and Nutrition and its components,concept of Health and Malnutrition, Assessment of Nutritional status, knowledge of Therapeutic Modifications of Normal Diet, Preparation of Therapeutic charts for special groups/patients, Role of Yogic diet in health and disease.

Fundamental Principles of Yoga Therapy

Concept of Yoga and Health in Indian Traditional Systems of Medicine

Yogic Concept of Health

Concepts of Trigunas, Pancha-mahabhutas, Pancha-prana and Pancha Koshas

Concept of Aahara, Vihara, Aachara and Vichara

Role of Shuddhi Prakriyas

Application of Yoga Therapy in Traditional Yoga Texts

Bhagvadgita : Definitions of Yoga in Bhagavadgita and their relevance in Yoga therapy Dhyana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga in Bhagavadgita, Concept and classification of Ahara and and its role in Adhyatma Sadhana as described in Bhagavadgita, Concept of Triguna in the context of Bhagavadgita, Importance of of Bhagavadgita in day to

day life.

Patanjala Yoga Sutra

Yoga Vashishtha

Physiological And Psychological Effects Of Hatha Yoga Practices

Shatkriyas and Sthula and Sukhsamvyayam Kriya

Asana: Physiology of exercise, Asana – Types and Categories; Musclulo skeletal system and mechanisms involved; Effect of Yogic practices in setting up the internal environment of the body, Mechanical influence of Yogasana; Psychosomatic mechanism; Mechanism of influence of six types of Yogasanas: stretching; pivoting; strengthening; inverted; pressing; equilibration, Reciprocal inhibition and innervations; Concept of energy expenditure and role of asana practice on energy expenditure.

Pranayama

Meditation

Mudra and Bandhas

Demonstrative Skills

Recitation of Hymns and Mantras

Shatkarmas

Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama and Suryanamaskar

Yogasanas

Pranayama

Meditation

Bandhas and Mudras

Yogic Counseling

Therapeutic Skills

2. Yogic Therapeutic management for various disorders

2.1 Role of Yoga practices on various Musculo-Skeletal disorders like Back Pain, Neck pain, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and Muscular dystrophy; Role of Yogic Diet

on Musculo-Skeletal Disorders

2.2 Role of Yoga practices on various Respiratory Disorders like Bronchial Asthma, Bronchitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Sleep apnea & Sinusitis; Role of Yogic Diet on

Respiratory Disorders

2.3 Role of Yoga practices on various Cardiovascular disorders like Hypertension, Atherosclerosis / Coronary artery disease, Angina pectoris / Myocardial

Infarction ;Role of Yogic Diet on Cardiovascular disorders Role of Yogic Diet on Cardiovascular disorders.

2.4 Role of Yoga practices on various Neurological Disorder like Migraine, Headaches, Cerebrovascular accidents, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Hearing impairment; Role of Yogic Diet on Neurological Disorder.

2.5 Role of Yoga practices on various Digestive and Excretory Disorders like Dyspepsia, Hyperacidity, Peptic Ulcers, Constipation, haemorrhoids and Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Role of Yogic Diet on Digestive and Excretory Disorders

2.6 Role of Yoga practices on various Obstetric & Gynecological Disorders like Menstrual Disorder(menstrual cramp, dysmenorrheal, pre-menstrualsyndrome), Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS/PCOD), Pre-eclampsia or pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH),Menopausal discomfort (anxiety, irritability, insomnia, hot flashes.); Role of Yogic Diet on Obstetric & Gynecological Disorders

2.7 Role of Yoga practices on various Endocrine& Metabolic Disorders like Diabetes Mellitus, Thyroid Disorders, Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome; Role of Yogic Diet on Endocrine &Metabolic disorders.

2.8 Role of Yoga practices on various Psychological and Psychiatric Disorder like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance abuse; Role of Yogic Counseling Diet on Psychological and Psychiatric Disorder.

2.9 Role of Yoga practices on various old age problems like Spinal deformity, loss of coordination, imbalance, improper gait pattern, Stress, Alzheimer’s disease, Stress, Depression and reduction of all physiological function; Role of Yogic Diet in old age.

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