1. Name of the certification: Yoga Protocol Instructor (YPI)
2. Course level: Level-1
3. Requirement/Eligibility:
   1. For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria
   2. For admission in the course it is suggested/ desired that the candidate should have passed 10th standard / secondary school certificate from a recognized board or However, the Yoga Institutions can define their own eligibility

4. Brief Role Description: Certified Yoga Professionals (Yoga Protocol Instructor) can teach basics of Yoga / common Yoga protocol developed by the Ministry of AYUSH for International Day of Yoga for prevention of diseases and promotion of They can conduct Yoga practice /classes in parks, societies, RWA etc.
5. Minimum age: No age limit
6. Personal Attributes: The job requires individual to have good communication skills, time management skills and ability to understand the body language of the The job requires individual to possess key qualities such as self discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time management, empathetic, language proficiency.
7. Credit points for certificate : 12 credits
8. Duration of course: Not less than 200 hours or not less than 3 month as part time or not less than 1 month as full time
9. Mark Distribution: Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 60 + Practical: 140)

Theory

Unit No.	Unit name	Marks
1	Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices	20
2	Introduction to Yoga Texts	20
3	Yoga for Health Promotion	20
	Total	60

Practical

S No.	Practical Work	Marks
1	Demonstration Skills	80
2	Teaching Skills	40
3	Application of knowledge	10
4	Field Experience	10
	Total	140

S. No. Name of the Unit

Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices

• Yoga : Etymology, definitions, aim, objectives and
• Yoga : Its origin, history and
• Guiding principles to be followed by Yoga
• Principles of Yoga (Triguna, Antahkarana-chatustaya, Tri-Sharira/ Panchakosha).
• Introduction to major schools of Yoga (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Patanjali, Hatha).
• Introduction to Yoga practices for health and well
• Introduction to Shatkarma: meaning, purpose and their significance in Yoga
• Introduction to Yogic Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama and Surya
• Introduction to Yogasana: meaning, principles, and their health
• Introduction to Pranayama and Dhyana and their health

Introduction to Yoga Texts 

• Introduction and study of Patanjala Yoga Sutra including memorization of selected Sutras (Chapter I- 1-12).
• Introduction and study of Bhagavad Gita including memorization of selected Slokas (Chapter II -47, 48, 49, 50 and 70).
• Introduction and study of
• General Introduction to
• Concepts and  principles  of  Aahara  (Diet)  in  Hathapradipika  and  Bhagawadgita  ( Mitahara and Yuktahara).
• Significance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and well
• Concept of mental wellbeing according to Patanjala
• Yogic practices of Patanjala Yoga: Bahiranga and Antaranga
• Concepts of healthy living in Bhagwad
• Importance of subjective experience in daily Yoga

Yoga for Health Promotion

• Brief introduction to human
• Meaning and Means of health promotion and role of Yoga in health
• Yogic positive attitudes ( Maîtri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha).
• Concept of bhavas (Dharma, Jnana, Vairagya, Aishvarya) and their relevance in well
• Dincharya and Ritucharya with respect to Yogic life
• Holistic approach of Yoga towards health and
• Introduction to First aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Yogic management of stress and its
• Yoga in prevention of metabolic and respiratory
• Yoga for personality

Practical

1. Demonstration Skills
   • Prayer: Concept and recitation of Pranava and
   • Yoga Cleansing Techniques
     • Knowledge of Dhauti, Neti and practice of Kapalabhati.
   • 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

 

    b.  Yogic Sthula Vyayama (Macro Circulation Practices)

• Sarvanga Pushti
• Hrid Gati (Engine Daud)

Yogic Surya Namaskara

• Yogasana

• Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana, Kati Chakrasana,Trikonasana
• Dandasana, Sukhasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana,
• Bhadrasana, Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttana Mandukasana
• Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana
• Vakrasana, Gomukhasana
• Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Makarasana
• Pavanamuktasana, Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana
• Vipareetakarani, Saral Matsyasana, Shavasana,

Preparatory Breathing Practices

• Sectional breathing (abdominal, thoracic and clavicular)
• Yogic deep breathing

Pranayama

• Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
• Anulmoa Viloma/Nadi Shodhana
• Sheetalee (without Kumbhaka)
• Bhramari (without Kumbhaka)

Understanding of Bandha

• Jalandhara Bandha
• Uddiyana Bandha
• Mula Bandha

 Understanding of Mudra

• Hasta Mudras (chin, Chinmaya, Brahma, adi, jnana, Dhyana and Nasika)

Practices leading to Meditation and Dhyana Sadhana

• Recitation of Pranava & Soham
• Recitation of selected hymns, invocations and prayers from Vedas & Upanishadas
• Body and breath awareness
• Yoga Nidra

 

  B.  Teaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga)

• Essentials of good lesson plan: concepts, needs, planning of teaching Yoga (Shatkriya, Asana, Pranayama & practices leading to Dhyana)
• Principles of  teaching  Yoga  protocol  to  different  groups  (beginners,  children,  youth, women, Geriatric population, and special attention group).
• Preparation for a Yoga class (before and during the class)
• Factors influencing yoga
• Class management in Yoga: its meaning and
• Conducting yoga practical lessons: Precautions & Contraindications of practices)
• Salient features of Ideal Yoga
• Models of ideal Yoga lesson plans

Book for reference for Theory

• Goyandka, Harikrishandass :      Yoga Darshan - Geeta Press, Gorakhpur (Samvat 2061).
• Swami Vivekananda :      Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga - (4separate books) Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata, 2011 & 2012
• Sahay S. :      Hathayogapradipika - MDNIY, New Delhi, 2013
• Gita press Gorakhpur :      Shreemad Bhagvadgita - Gita press Gorakhpur, Samvat 2073
• Kotecha, Vaidya Rajesh :     A Beginner’s Guide to Ayurveda - Chakrapani Publications, Jaipur 2016
• Quality Council of India (QCI) :      Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for Level 1 - Excel Books, New Delhi 2016
• Brahmachari Swami Dhirendra :      Yogic Suksma Vyayama, Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi, 1986

• Sahay S. :      Hathayogapradipika MDNIY, New Delhi, 2013

• Kalayan :      Upanishads (23rd year Special) Geeta Press, Gorakhpur
• Gore M. :      Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices, Kanchana Prakashana, Lonavala, 2004
• Swami Karmananda :      Management of Common Diseases, - Bihar Yoga Publication Trust, 2006, Munger
• Basavaraddi, V. & others :      Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers, - MDNIY, New Delhi, 2010

Books for Reference for Practicum

1.	Brahmachari Swami               : Dhirendra	Yogic Suksma Vyayama, Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi
2.	Brahmachari, Swami              : Dhirendra	Yogasana Vijnana, Dheerendra Yoga Prakashana, New Delhi
3.	Iyengar, B. K. S.                     :	Light on Yoga,
		Harper Collins Publisher, New Delhi, 2005
4.	Saraswati, Swami                   : Satyananda	Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, 2006
5.	Basavaraddi, I.V.                   :	A Monograph on Yogic Suksma Vyayama, MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016
6.	Basavaraddi, I.V.                   :	A Monograph on Shatakarma, MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016
7.	Basavaraddi, I.V.                   :	A Monograph on Yogasana, MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016
8.	Basavaraddi, I.V.                   :	A Monograph on Pranayama, MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016
9.	Tiwari O.P.                             :	Asana Why & How ? Kaivalyadhama, SMYM Samiti, Lonavla
10.	Saraswati, Swami                   : Satyananda	Suryanamashkara Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, 2006
11.	Quality Council of India        : (QCI)	Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for Level 1 Excel Books, New Delhi 2016
15.	Basavaraddi, I. V. & others    :	Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers,
		MDNIY, New Delhi, 2010
16.	Gharote, M.L.                         :	Teaching Methods for Yogic practices,
		Kaivalyadhama Ashram, Lonavla
17.	Iyengar, B.K.S                        :	Yoga Shastra (Vol-I & II) Ramamani Iyenger Memorial
		Yoga, Institute, Pune YOG, Mumbai
18	Ramdev, Swami                     :	Pranayama Rahasya

Syllabus

Level 2- Yoga Wellness Instructor (YWI)

1.  Name of the Certification: Yoga Wellness Instructor (YWI)
2.  Course level:  Level 2

Requirement/ Eligibility:

1. For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria
2. For admission in the course it is suggested that the candidate should have passed 12th standard/ higher secondary school certificate from a recognized board or equivalent.  However, the Yoga Institutions can define their own eligibility
1. Brief Role Description: Certified Yoga Professionals (Yoga Wellness Instructor) to teach Yoga for prevention of illness and promotion of wellness in schools, Yoga studios, work places, Yoga wellness centres/ Primary Health care centres etc

5.  Minimum age: No age limit

1. 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, empathetic, language proficiency.
2. Credit points for certificate : 24 credits
3. Duration of course: Not less than 400 hours or not less than 6 month as part time or not less than 3 month as full time course.

9.  Mark Distribution:

Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 60+Practical – 140)

Theory

Unit No.	Unit name	Marks
1	Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices	20
2	Introduction to Yoga Texts	20
3	Yoga for wellness	20
	Total	60

Practical

S No.	Practical Work	Marks
1	Demonstration Skills	80
2	Teaching Skills	40
3	Application of knowledge	10
4	Field Experience	10
	Total	140

 

Unit 1- Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices

• Yoga: Etymology, definitions (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwad Gita & Kathopanishad), aim, objectives and misconceptions.
• Yoga: Its origin, history and development.
• Brief Introduction to Samkhya and Yoga Darshana.
• Life sketches and teachings of Yoga masters (Maharishi Ramana, Shri Aurobindo Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati).
• Principles of Yoga and practices of healthy living.
• Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga.
• Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga.
• Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga.
• Concept and principles of Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskara and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
• Concept and principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
• Concept and principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
• Concept and principles of Pranayama: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
• Introduction to Tri Bandha and their health benefits.
• Dhyana and its significance in health and well being.
• Introduction to Yogic relaxation techniques with special reference to Yoga Nidra.

Unit -2 Introduction to Yoga Texts

1. Introduction to Prasthanatrayee, Purushartha Chatushtaya and goal of human life.
2. Yoga in Kathopnishad, Prashanopanisha, Tattriyopnishad with special emphasis on Panchakosha Vivek and Ananda Mimamsa.
3. Concept of Sthitaprajna, Bhakti, Karma and Dhyana in Bhagavad Gita.
4. Significance of Bhagavad Gita in day to day life.
5. Concept of healthy living in Bhagavad Gita (Ahara, Vihara, Achara, Vichara).
6. Study of Patanjal Yoga Sutra including selected sutras from following chapters (I- 1 to 12, II- 46 - 51, III- 1 to 4).
7. Concept of Chitta, Chitta Bhumi, Chitta Vritti, Chitta Vikshepa, Chittaprasadanam and their relationship with wellness.
8. Bahiranga    Yoga   of    Maharishi    Patanjali    (Yama,     Niyama,    Asana,     Pranayama, Pratyahara).
9. Antaranga Yoga of Maharisi Patanjali (Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi).
10. Concept of mental well being according to Patanjala Yoga.
11. Hatha  Yoga:  Its  parampara,  knowledge  of  basic  Yoga  texts  (Hatha  Pradipika  and Gherand Samhita). Relationship between Hatha yoga and Raja Yoga.
12. Sadhaka and Badhaka tatva, principle to be followed by Hatha Yoga practitioner.

• Concept of Matha, Mitahara, Pathya & Apthaya.
• Concepts of Nadis, Prana and Pranayama for Subjective experiences.
• Knowledge of Hatha Yoga practices for wellness (Shatkarma, Asanas,  Pranayama, Mudra, Nadaanusandhana).

Unit 3- Yoga for Wellness

1. General introduction to human body and nine major systems of human body.
2. Introductions to sensory organs (Eyes, Nose, Ears, Tongue and Skin).
3. Basic functions of nine major systems of human body and homeostasis.
4. Yogic concept of health and wellness.
5. Concept of Tridoshas, Sapta Dhatu, Agni, Vayu and Mala; their role in wellness.
6. Concepts of Dinacharya and Ritucharya and their importance in well being.
7. Importance of Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya in well being.
8. Yogic concept of mental hygiene: Maître, Karuna, Mudita & Upeksha).
9. Importance of psychosocial environment for health and wellness.
10. Yogic concept and principles of Ahara(Mitahara, Yuktahara).
11. Health  benefits  of  Suryanamaskara,  Shatkarma,  Asanas,  Pranayama  and  practices leading to Dhyana (as per the practical syllabus of the course).
12. Salient features and contra indications of Yoga practices for well being (as per the practical syllabus of the course).
13. Knowledge of common diseases; their prevention and management by Yoga.
14. Knowledge of role of Yoga in the management of non communicable diseases.
15. Concept of stress and Yogic management of stress and its consequences.

 

 

 

 

Syllabus

Level 3- Yoga Teacher and Evaluator (YT&E)

1.  Name of the Certification: Yoga Teacher and Evaluator (YT&E)
2.  Course level:  Level- 3

Requirement/ Eligibility:

1. For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria
2. 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.
1. Brief Role Description: Master Trainers in Yoga educational Institutions, Yoga training Courses and training programs. He or she can also act as Evaluator and assessor of Yoga professionals. Can teach in studios, Institutions, colleges/ universities/ Institutions of higher Learning.

5.  Minimum age: No age limit

1. 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, empathetic, language proficiency, engaging with students, dedication to teaching, ability to build caring relationships with students, friendliness and approachability, Independent, credible, analytical skills etc.
2. Credit points for certificate : 46 credits
3. Duration of course: Not less than 800 hours or not less than 15 month as part time or not less than 9 month as full time course.

9.  Mark Distribution:

Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 80+Practical – 120)

Theory

Unit No.	Unit name	Marks
1	Foundation of Yoga	20
2	Introduction to Yoga Texts	20
3	Yoga  And  Health	20
4	Applied Yoga	20
	Total	80

Practical

S No.	Practical Work	Marks
1	Demonstration Skills	60
2	Teaching Skills	20
3	Evaluation Skill	20
4	Application of knowledge	10
5	Field Experience	10
	Total	120

UNIT 1   Foundation of Yoga

1. Etymology and Definitions of Yoga (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwad Gita, Kathopanishad).
2. Brief  Introduction  to  origin,  history  and  development  of  Yoga  (Pre-  Vedic  period        to contemporary times).
3. Yoga in Principle Upanishads.
4. Yoga  tradition  in  Jainism:  Syadvada  (theory  of  seven  fold  predictions);  Concept  of Kayotsarga / Preksha meditation).
5. Yoga Tradition in Buddhism:  concept of Aryasatyas (four noble truths).
6. Salient features and branches of Bharatiya Darshana (Astika and Nastika Darshana).
7. General introduction to Shad Darshana with special emphasis on Samkhya, Yoga and Vedanta Darshana.
8. Brief survey of Yoga in Modern and Contemporary Times (Shri Ramakrishna, Shri Aurobindo, Maharishi Raman, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Swami Shivananda, Paramhansa Madhavadas ji, Yogacharya Shri T. Krishnamacharya).
9. Guiding principles to be followed by the practioner.
10. Brief Introduction to Schools of Yoga; Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Raja & Hatha.
11. Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga.
12. Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga.
13. Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga.
14. Concept and Principles of Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskars and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
15. Concept and Principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
16. Concept and Principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
17. Concept and Principles of Pranayama: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
18. Introduction to Bandha & Mudra and their health benefits.
19. Introduction to Yogic relaxation techniques with special reference to Yoga Nidra.
20. Introduction to Dhyana and its role in health and well being.

UNIT 3   Yoga  And Health

Introduction to Human Body – Anatomy and Physiology

• Introduction to Human body.
• Basic structure and functions of Musculoskeletal  system, Respiratory system, Cardio vascular  system, Nervous system, Digestive system and Endocrine system.
• Homeostasis: its mechanism to maintain internal environment of the body.
• Introduction to sensory organs (Eyes, Nose, Ears, Tounge and Skin).
• Impact of Yogic practices on different systems of the human body: Benefits of Shatkarma, Yogasana, Pranayama and Bandha on Respiratory, Circulatory, Musculoskeletal system.

Introduction to Psychology

• Introduction to psychology, concept of human psyche, stages of consciousness, cognitive process: Its meaning and nature.
• Definition and nature of Behavior, kinds of Behavior Motivation.
• Emotions : definition, nature and physiological changes  during Emotion.
• Mental Health : Yogic view of Mental Health and Mental Illness.
• Role of Yoga in Mental Health. Importance of psychosocial environment for health and wellness.

Yoga For Health And Wellness.

• Yogic concept of health, wellness and illness.
• Importance of psycho-social environment for health and wellness.
• Role of Yoga in various dimensions ( physical, mental,social and spiritual) of health.
• Importance of following Dinacharya and Ritucharya for well being.
• Role of Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya in wellness.

 

Yoga For Disease Prevention And Health Promotion.

• Meaning and definition of Health and Disease, Concept of Adhi and Vyadhi, Yoga as a preventive Health care- Heyam dukham anagatam.
• Potential causes of ill –health: Tapatrayas and Kleshas, Mental and Emotional ill Health: Anatrayas.
• Shuddhi Prakriyas in Yoga and their role in preventive and curative Health.
• Knowledge of Trigunas, Pancha-Kosha, Pancha-Prana and Shatkchakra and their role in Health and Disease.
• Yogic concept of Holistic Health and its importance in the management of Diseases.

Yoga Practicals

• Prayer
• Concept and Recitation of Pranava
• Concept and Recitation of Hymns
• Selected universal prayers, invocations and Nishpatti Bhava.

 

Yogic Shat Karma

• Neti: Sutra Neti and Jala Neti
• Dhauti: Vamana Dhauti (Kunjal)
• Kapalbhati (Vatakrama)

Yogic Sukshma  Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama

Yogic Sukshma  Vyayama( Microcirculation 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( Macrocirculation Practices)

• Sarvanga Pushti
• Hrid Gati (Engine run)

• Yogic Surya Namaskara with Mantra

 

• Yogasana
• Tadasana, Hastottanasana, Vrikshasana
• Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana
• Trikonasana, Parshva Konasana, Katichakrasana
• Dandasana, Bhadrasana, Padmasana, Vajarasana,
• Yogamudrasana, Parvatasana
• Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Utthana Mandukasana,
• Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana
• Vakrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Gomukhasana
• Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Salabhasana, Dhanurasana
• Pavanamuktasana and its variations
• Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana, Saral-matsyasana
• Halasana, Chakrasana
• Sirshasana
• Shavasana,

Preparatory Breathing Practices

• Sectional Breathing (Abdominal, Thoracic and Clavicular Breathing)
• Yogic Deep Breathing
• Anuloma Viloma/ Nadi Shodhana

Pranayama

• Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
• Ujjayee Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
• Sheetali Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
• Sitkari Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
• Bhramari Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)

Concept and Demonstration of Bandha and Mudra

• Bandha
• Jalandhara Bandha
• Uddiyana Bandha
• Mula Bandha

Mudra

• Yoga Mudra
• Maha Mudra
• Vipareetakarani Mudra

 

Practices leading to Dhyana Sadhana

• Body awareness and Breath awareness
• Yoga Nidra
• Antanmauna
• Recitation of Pranava and Sohama
• Recitation of Hymns
• Practice of Dhyana

Methods of Teaching & Evaluation

• Teaching methods with special reference to Yoga
• Factors influencing Yoga teaching
• Need of teaching practice and its use in Yogic practice.
• Teaching Aids : Meaning and Need, Role of Language, Voice, Fluency, Clarity and Body language in an ideal presentation
• Methods of teaching Yoga to an individual, small group and large group
• Use of audio-visual aids, ICT, multimedia and online resources
• Lecture  cum  demonstration  in  Yoga:  Its  meaning,  importance  and  method  of  its Presentation
• Lesson plan: Its meaning and need
• Preparation of lesson plan in Yoga, Preparation of lesson plan for an individual and for a group
• Presentation  of  lessons  in  specific  Yogic  practices:  Kriya,  Asana,  Pranayama,  and Dhyana.
• Assessment of a Yoga class (detection and correction of mistakes).
• Measurement, assessment and evaluation: concepts, principles and applications
• Examination reforms and designing formative and summative evaluation
• Programme evaluation: Yoga class/ workshops/ camps, yoga teaching, and yoga teacher
• Assessment of yoga centres and institutes- criteria, processes, instruments, results.

Book for reference for Theory

1	Goyandka, Harikrishandass   :	Yoga Darshan Geeta Press, Gorakhpur (Samvat 2061).
2	Karel Werner                          :	Yoga and Indian Philosophy
		Motilal Banarasidas.,1975
3	Swami Vivekananda              :	Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga
		(4separate books) Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata, 2011 & 2012
4	Basavaraddi I. V. and             :	Hathayoga ke Aadhar avam Prayoga (Sanskrit-Hindi),
	Pathak, S. P.	MDNIY, New Delhi, 2007
5	Sahay G. S.                            :	Hathayogapradipika
		MDNIY, New Delhi, 2013
6	Gita press Gorakhpur             :	Shreemad Bhagvadgita
		Gita press Gorakhpur, Samvat 2073
7	Quality Council of India        :	Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for Level 2
	(QCI)	Excel Books, New Delhi 2016
8	Kalidas Joshi and Ganesh      :	Yoga ke Sidhant Evam Abhyas,
	Shankar	Madhya Pradesh Hindigrantha Akadami,Bhopal, 1995
9	Brahmachari Swami               :	Yogic Suksma Vyayama,
	Dhirendra	Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi, 1986
10	Digambarji Swami and          :	Gheranda Samhita,
	Gharote M.L.	Kaivalyadhama S.M.Y.M. Samiti, Lonavala 1997
11	Sahay G. S.                            :	Hathayogapradipika
		MDNIY, New Delhi, 2013
12	Kalayan                                  :	Upanishads (23rd year Special)
		Geeta Press, Gorakhpur
13	Gore M. M.                            :	Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices,
		Kanchana Prakashana, Lonavala, 2004
14	The Sadhaks                           :	Yoga Therapy, The Yoga Institute, Santacruz, 2002
15	Swami Karmananda               :	Management of Common Diseases,
		Bihar Yoga Publication Trust, 2006, Munger
16	Bhogal, R. S                           :	Yoga and Modern Psychology
		Kaivalyadhama , Lonavala
17	Dr. M.L. Gharote                    :	Applied Yoga,
		ACE Enterprises, Madhu Rajnagar, Pune Road, Pune, 2010

1. Basavaraddi, I. V. & others    :      Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers,

MDNIY, New Delhi, 2010

1. Jayadeva, Yogendra               :      Cyclopedia Vol I, II, III & IV

 

Books for Reference for Practicum

1. Basavaraddi, I. V. & others    :      Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers,

MDNIY, New Delhi, 2010

1. Gharote, M.L.                         :      Teaching Methods for Yogic practices, Kaivalyadhama Ashram, Lonavla

 

1. Iyengar, B.K.S                        :      Yoga Shastra (Vol-I & II) Ramamani Iyenger Memorial

Yoga, Institute, Pune YOG, Mumbai

1. Goel, Aruna                           :      Yoga Education Philosophy & Practices

Deep & Deep Publication, New Delhi

1. Stephens, Mark                      :      Teaching Yoga, Essential Foundation & Techniques,

North Astantic Books, California

1. Duggal, Styapal                      :      Teaching Yoga,

The Yoga Institute, Santacruz, Bombay, 1985

1. Ramdev, Swami                     :       Pranayama Rahasya

• Ravi Shankar, Sri Sri              :       Upanishad, Vol. I