Module 1: Yoga Philosophy & Foundations

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• Foundations of Yoga philosophy and classical Hatha Yoga studies

• Indian philosophical systems: Āstika & Nāstika schools

• Six classical darshanas: Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Mimamsa, Vedanta

• History and evolution of Yoga

• Key texts: Patanjali Yoga Sutras & Hatha Yoga Pradipika

• Traditional Yoga schools and modern approaches

• Relationship of Yoga with Hinduism and Buddhism

• Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga (Ashtanga Yoga)

• Intro to Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga

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Module 2: Anatomy & Physiology

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• In-depth study of 35 key muscles: origin, insertion, function, relevance in alignment

• Movement analysis: 3-dimensional, gravitational, technical, sight & touch

• Sacroiliac nutation & counter-nutation, pelvis & anatomical perineum

• Skeletal system & functional movement

• Anatomy of the spine, symmetry & asymmetry

• Cardiovascular, digestive, excretory, muscular, nervous & vestibular systems

• Respiratory system: mechanics, breath–movement relationship

• Somatic vs autonomic functions; thoracic, paradoxical & abdominal breathing.

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Module 3: Hatha Yoga Practice

 

Detailed physical, psychological, and spiritual understanding of classical Hatha Yoga postures.

Asanas covered include:​

Tadasana, Vrksasana, Utkatasana, Trikonasana (Utthita & Parivrtta), Parsvakonasana, Virabhadrasana I & II, Parsvottanasana, Chaturanga Dandasana, Dandasana, Vajrasana, Sukhasana, Padmasana, Siddhasana, Padangusthasana, Prasarita Padottanasana (I–IV), Adho Mukha Svanasana, Vashisthasana, Sarvangasana (I–III), Halasana, Supta Padangusthasana (A & B), Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana, Chakrasana, Bakasana, Hanumanasana, Sirsasana, Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana, Matsyasana, Marichyasana (I & III), Ustrasana, Shavasana.

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Pranayama

• Study and practice of the 6 major pranayamas

• Prana, upa-prana, tejas, ojas

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Bandhas & Mudras

• Major mudras

• Application of Uddiyana, Moola, and Jalandhara Bandha

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Shatkarmas (Cleansing Practices)

• Neti, Kunjal, Nauli, Kapalabhati, Trataka

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Module 4: Yoga Therapy & Yogic Diet

• Yoga for 8 common lifestyle-related ailments

• Introduction to Ayurveda: prakriti, doshas (vata, pitta, kapha), dhatus & upadhatus

• Yogic diet principles: food qualities, six tastes, seasonal impact on doshas

• Eating rituals & therapeutic applications

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Module 5: Yoga Physiology & Yoga Psychology

• Chakras, nadis, subtle body physiology

• Kundalini: process & risks of incorrect activation

• Koshic model & sensory perception

• States of mind, afflictions

• Memory, cognition, emotions from Yogic & modern perspectives

• Depression, anxiety, sleep science

• Microcosm–macrocosm, subtle energies & mental powers

• Spiritual processes in Yoga

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Module 6: Relaxation & Meditation

• Yoga Nidra

• Dharana practices

• Ajapa Japa

• Mouna (cultivation of inner silence)

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Module 7: Teaching Methodology & Self-Practice

• Art of alignment & adjustments

• Classical and modern adjustment methods

• Class design: individual & group class methodology

• Class psychology and grounding

• Vinyasa & flow methodology

• Defining class objectives

• Yoga and its impact on human psychology

• Technical analysis of alignment principles

• Sequencing for different levels & needs

• Understanding student behaviour and learning patterns

• Designing safe, progressive practices

• Ethics, values & responsibilities of a Yoga teacher

• Practical teaching sessions for fellow students