Yoga TTC Curriculum

• What is classical Hatha yoga?
• What is Asana?
• Asana with breath
• Posture awareness
• Sequence of Asanas
• Core principles of Hatha yoga practice
• Benefits of asana
• Traditional sun salutation
• Standing asanas
• Balansing asanas
• Sitting asanas
• Kneeling asanas
• Backward bending asanas
• Forward bending asanas
• Twisting asanas
• Core asanas
• Inverted asanas
• Relaxation asanas
• Meditative asanas
• Joints and glands exercises
• Full health assessment on asana

• What is Vinyasa Yoga?
• Preparation for Vinyasa
• Dynamic Sun salutation
• Vinyasa Series-1
• Vinyasa Series-2
• Sukshma vyayam (preparatory movements )
• Pavan muktasana series
• Structuring and sequencing of postures

• Utthita Hasta Padangushthasana
• Utthita Parshvasahita
• Utthita Hasta Padangushthasana B
• Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
• Utkatasana
• Virabhadrasana A, B
• Dandasana
• Paschimottanasana A, B, C, D
• Purvottanasana
• Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana
• Tiryam-Mukha Eka-Pada Paschimottanasana
• Janu Shirshasana A, B, C,
• Marichyasana A, B, C, D
• Navasana
• Bhuja-Pidasana
• Kurmasana
• Supta-Kurmasana
• Garbha Pindasana
• Kukkutasana
• Baddha Konasana A, B, C,
• Upavishtha Konasana A, B, 
• Supta Konasana
• Supta Padangushthasana
• Supta Parshvasahita
• Ubhaya Padangushthasana
• Urdhva-Mukha Paschimottanasana
• Setu Bandhasana
• Urdhva Dhanurasana
• Chakrasana
• Paschimottanasana

• History and origin of yoga
• Why we have disturbed mind, distracted mind, and stupefied mind in yogic science?
• What is yoga?
• What is celibacy and sex in yogic science?
• What is Hatha Yoga?
• Why we suffer?
• What is Ashtanga Yoga?( eight limbs of yoga)
• What made us to get disease in yogic science
• What is Raja Yoga?
• How to bend body to bend mind?
• What is ignorance?
• Three states of consciousness in yogic science
• What is mind?
• Four foundational pillars of life
• Four faculties of mind field in yogic science
• What is practice mean in yogic science?
• Five layers of body in yogic science
• What is Ekagrah mean?
• What is knowledge and wisdom in yoga?
• What is kundalini?
• What is karma?
• What is chakra?
• What is sleep in yoga?
• What is nadi?
• Introduction to Ayurvedic science
• What is Nirodhah mean in yoga?
• What is Fear and love in yogic science?
• What is enlightenment and liberation in yoga?

• Yogic skeletal and joints system
• Yogic physiology
• Yogic respiratory system
• Yoga safety while doing asana and pranyama practices
• Muscular system and usage of some important muscles in yogic exercise
• Nature of lunar energy, solar energy and neutral flow energy.
• Yogic anatomy of spinal cord and its importance

• Definition of Prana
• Connection of Prana and the breath
• Definition of Prana
• Importance of Pranayama
• Benefits of Pranayama
• Preparing ourselves to practice pranayama
• Ancient Texts of Breathing
• General understanding of breath
• Knowledge of nostrils
• Activating nostrils for pranayama
• Secrets of Pranayama
• Function of Prana
• Flow of Prana
• Imbalance of Prana
• Retention of breath
• Aspects of Breathing
• Quality of breath
• Breathing patter
• Sitting postures for Pranayama practices
• Five sub pranas in yogic science
• Ida, pingala, and sushumna
• Nadi
• Importance of diaphragmatic breathing
• Four qualities of yogic breathing
• Stress and stress-less related breathing techniques
• 1:1, 1:2, and 1:4 breathing for emotional purification
• Psychological effect of yogic breathing

• Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellows Breath)
• Bhramari Pranayama (Humming Bee Breath)
• Ujjayi Pranayama (Ocean Breath)
• Surya Bhedi Pranayama (Right Nostril Breathing)
• Chandra Bhedi Pranayama (Left Nostril Breathing)
• Diaphragmatic breathing
• Kapalbhati Pranayama (Skull Shining Breath)
• Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
• Anulom Vilom Pranayama
• Pranava Pranayama (Om Meditation Breathing)
• Sheetkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath)
• Sheetali Pranayama (Cooling Breath)

• Breath awareness meditation
• Inner light meditation
• Chakra awareness meditation
• Body less meditation
• Mantra Awareness meditation
• Walking meditation
• Full moon meditation
• Third eye meditation

• Point to point full body relaxation technique
• Yoga Nidra for insomnia
• Emotional body relaxation
• Minor and major chakra relaxation
• Deep causal body relaxation

• Workshop on hip opening
• Workshop on back bending
• Workshop on forward bending
• Workshop in twisting postures

• Yogic Gesture for stress related problems
• Internal mudra
• Healing Gestures for physical blockages
• Bandha for energy leakage
• Pranic gestures for awakening energy
• Importance of root lock
• Eye mudra
• Types of Locks in Yogic science
• Finger mudra

• What is mantra mean?
• What are the Types of Mantra?
• Chanting of Mantra
• Sanskrit Meaning of Different Mantras
• Mantra for universal master.
• Mantra for removing Obstacle.
• Mantra for Health.
• Mantra for peace.
• Mantra for removing fear of death.
• What is Om?
• How to create positive vibration or energy with Mantra yoga?

• Yogic counseling for therapy
• Yogic therapy like back problems, slip disk problems, diabetes,
• Usage of yogic techniques as therapy
• spinal deformation, thyroid and obesity.
• Yoga therapies on common disease like – Head ache, cold, sinus, migraine

• Sequences from Astanga Vinyasa Intermediate Series
• Flexibility And Strength For Series
• Importance To Have Much Water In Body To Do Series
• Importance Of Sequence And Systematic Flow
• Advance Study of Poses

• • Pashasana
  • Krounchasana
  • Shalabhasana A, B
  • Bhekasana
  • Dhanurasana
  • Parshva Dhanurasana
  • Ushtrasana
  • Laghu-Vajrasana
  • Kapotasana A, B, C
  • Supta Vajrasana
  • Bakasana A, B
  • Bharadvajasana
  • Ardha Matsyendrasana
  • Eka-Pada Shirshasana
  • Dvi-Pada Shirshasana
  • Yoga-Nidrasana
  • Tittibhasana A, B, C
  • Pincha Mayurasana
  • Karandavasana
  • Mayurasana
  • Nakrasana
  • Vatayanasana
  • Parighasana
  • Gomukhasana A, B
  • Supta Urdhva Pada Vajrasana
  • Mukta Hasta Shirshasana A, B, C
  • Baddha Hasta Shirshasana A, B, C, D
  • Urdhva Dhanurasana
  • Paschimottanasana

• Study of Lucid Dreams
• Study of Intuitive Dreams
• Role of Yoga Nidra in Developing Intuition
• Yoga Nidra Practices From Himalayan Tradition
• Implications of Resting The Mind in Heart Center
• Yoga Nidra and Its Common Assumptions

• Pancha Prana( The Five Vital Force)
• Kumbhaka (Retention )
• Importance Of Sushumna
• Nature And Activities Of Ida, Pingala & Sushumna
• Awakening Of Sushumna Energy
• Tuning Of Nadi By Nadi Shodhanam

• Practicum of Asana Mudra
• Practicum of Prana Mudra
• Practicum of Psychic Mudra
• Preparation of Mudra for Bandha
• Meaning of Yoga Mudra
• Uddyana Bandha
• Jalandhar Bandha
• Maha Bandha
• Importance of Maha Bandha
• Benefits and contra-indications

• Study of Kundalini and Chakra
• Study of Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, Swara Yoga and Tantra Yoga
• Study of Yoga in connection with Gita
• Health Maintenance and Benefits of Yoga
• Study of Nourishing the Body
• Karma And Non-Attachment In Yogic Dimensions
• Four Level Of Consciousness
• Kundalini Awakening
• Keys to Successful Living In Yogic Science
• Meditation And The Spiritual Heart
• Intuitive Dream and Lucid Dream
• Meaning of Birth And Death In Yogic Science
• Reincarnation In Spiritual Science
• 6 Main Obstacles In The Path Of Yoga
• Samadhi and Its Study

Levels of Concentration and Meditation II

• Art Of Adjustment Yoga For Daily Life
• Workshop On Twisting Postures
• Understanding each and every detail of the whole Body, its Emotions and Vibrations while doing Asana
• Balancing the Body Weight to Feel the Infinity Within
• Modifying the Asana practice according to individual’s Limitations

• Introduction Of Ajapa Japa
• Importance Of So-HUM
• Invocation Mantra For Patanjali
• Mantra For Completeness
• Mantra For Awakening Wisdom
• Mantra For Fearlessness Life
• Mantra For Divine Love Between Teacher & Student

• Familiarity With Major Systems In The Body
• Review Of Yogic Digestive System And Respiratory System
• Shankprashalana Effective Practice In Upper And Lower Abdomen
• Effects Of Pranayama On Cardio-Vascular System
• Benefits Of Asana On Muscular System
• Anatomy Of Glands And Its Connections To Chakras
• Importance Of Master Gland To Know The Value Of Third Eye In Yoga
• Anatomy Of Nervous System With Understanding Nadi And Pranic Currents
• Chakra Meditation for the Glands

• Practicum Of Trataka (Cleansing And Preparation For Concentration And Improves Eye Sight Through Candle Light)
• Practicum Of Shankaprashalana For Cleaning Of Lower Abdomen
• Practicum Of Herbal Steam Inhalation For Sinus And Migraine Issues

• Hatha Yoga – Advance Classical And Traditional Style
• Chandra Namaskar With Chakra Awareness
• Primary + Advance Series Of Joints And Glands Exercise
• Balancing Series Of Asana
• Core Practices Of Asana
• Difference B/W Hatha And Ashtanga Yoga
• Twisting Series Of Asana
• 4 Important Meditative Postures
• Study of Asana as more than a Physical Exercise
• Shankprashalana Asana Series For Cleaning Abdomen
• Asana according to Patanjali
• Sequences from Astanga Primary and Intermediate Series
• Flexibility And Strength For Series
• Importance To Have Much Water In Body To Do Series
• Importance Of Sequence And Systematic Flow

Part – I

• What is sleep?
• Three states of consciousness
• Benefits of deep sleep
• What is Yoga Nidra?
• Yoga Nidra practices from Satyananda tradition
• How Yoga Nidra practices cure insomnia problem?

Part-II

• Study of Lucid Dreams
• Study of Intuitive Dreams
• Role of Yoga Nidra in Developing Intuition
• Yoga Nidra Practices From Himalayan Tradition
• Implications of Resting The Mind in Heart Center
• Yoga Nidra and Its Common Assumptions

Part – I

• Chest breathing v/s Diaphragmatic breathings
• What is Prana and Pranayama mean?
• Types of Pranayama practices
• What is Nadi?
• What are Ida and Pingala?
• Seven main practices of Pranayama

Part-II

• Pancha Prana( The Five Vital Force)
• Kumbhaka (Retention )
• Importance Of Sushumna
• Nature And Activities Of Ida, Pingala & Sushumna
• Awakening Of Sushumna Energy
• Tuning Of Nadi By Nadi Shodhanam

Part – I

• Nine Main Doors in Human Body
• Why and what are Yogic locks?
• What are the preparation & its benefits?
• Three Main Bandha
• Moola Bandha-Root Lock

Part-II

• Uddyana Bandha
• Jalandhar Bandha
• Maha Bandha
• Importance of Maha Bandha
• Benefits and contra-indications

Part – I

• Importance of Mudra according to Hatha Yoga
• Types of Mudra
• Practicum of Gyana & Chin Mudra
• Practicum of Ashwini Mudra
• Physical, Mental and spiritual Benefits of Mudra

Part-II

• Practicum of Asana Mudra
• Practicum of Prana Mudra
• Practicum of Psychic Mudra
• Preparation of Mudra for Bandha
• Meaning of Yoga Mudra

• What is Yoga?
• History of Yoga
• The four Yuga in Yogic Tradition
• The five Kosha (bodies)
• What is Self-Realization & Liberation? Why?
• What is consciousness?
• The four faculties of mind –field
• Five Stages of Mind -Field
• The four foundational Pillars of life
• Intro to Ayurvedic life style
• Intro to Yogic sleeping life style
• Intro to Kama Sutra
• Eight limbs of Yoga of Patanjali
• What is waking state in Yogic Science?
• What is dreaming state in Yogic Science?
• What is Deep sleep state in Yogic Science?
• What is Meditation and Yoga Nidra?

Part-II

• Study of Kundalini and Chakra
• Study of Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, Swara Yoga and Tantra Yoga
• Study of Yoga in connection with Gita
• Health Maintenance and Benefits of Yoga
• Study of Nourishing the Body
• Karma And Non-Attachment In Yogic Dimensions
• Four Level Of Consciousness
• Kundalini Awakening
• Keys to Successful Living In Yogic Science
• Meditation And The Spiritual Heart
• Intuitive Dream and Lucid Dream
• Meaning of Birth And Death In Yogic Science
• Reincarnation In Spiritual Science
• 6 Main Obstacles In The Path Of Yoga
• Samadhi and Its Study

• Breath awareness meditation
• Inner light meditation
• Chakra awareness meditation
• Body less meditation
• Mantra Awareness meditation
• Walking meditation
• Full moon meditation
• Third eye meditation

Part – I

• Six steps of doing Asana correctly
• Workshop on side bending and front & back bending
• How to make mind flexible by making body flexible?
• How to use props for protection?
• Alternative style of Asana for various benefits
• Various limitations and contra-indications of specific yoga practices

Part-II

• Art Of Adjustment Yoga For Daily Life
• Workshop On Twisting Postures
• Understanding each and every detail of the whole Body, its Emotions and Vibrations while doing Asana
• Balancing the Body Weight to Feel the Infinity Within
• Modifying the Asana practice according to individual’s Limitations

1. What is mantra mean?
2. What are the Types of Mantra?
3. Chanting of Mantra
4. Sanskrit Meaning of Different Mantras
5. Part – I
   • Importance of (OM)-AUM
   • Mantra for Meal Purification
   • Mantra for Obstacles
   • Mantra for Universal Masters to Bless
   • Mantra for Realization
   • Mantra for Well being

   Part-II

   • Introduction Of Ajapa Japa
   • Importance Of So-HUM
   • Invocation Mantra For Patanjali
   • Mantra For Completeness
   • Mantra For Awakening Wisdom
   • Mantra For Fearlessness Life
   • Mantra For Divine Love Between Teacher & Student

Part – I

• What is Yogic Anatomy and Physiology?
• Introduction of respiratory system and yogic breathing
• How Shat kriya practices benefits the body?
• How Pranayama practices are connected to digestive and immune system?
• How asana practices give various effects on joints, spine and muscular system?
• The structure of spine and its movement in Yoga
• Types of contraction in muscular system
• Know the basic studies and types of joints to avoid injury during asana classes
• Studies and discussion about spine according to yogic point of view

Part-II

• Familiarity With Major Systems In The Body
• Review Of Yogic Digestive System And Respiratory System
• Shankprashalana Effective Practice In Upper And Lower Abdomen
• Effects Of Pranayama On Cardio-Vascular System
• Benefits Of Asana On Muscular System
• Anatomy Of Glands And Its Connections To Chakras
• Importance Of Master Gland To Know The Value Of Third Eye In Yoga
• Anatomy Of Nervous System With Understanding Nadi And Pranic Currents
• Chakra Meditation for the Glands

• Yogic counseling for therapy
• Yogic therapy like back problems, slip disk problems, diabetes,
• Usage of yogic techniques as therapy
• spinal deformation, thyroid and obesity.
• Yoga therapies on common disease like – Head ache, cold, sinus, migraine