The 73 Topics, Institutions should cover at least 51 topics (The score should be greater than 51 for the Theory topics of CCY) This would mean upto 22 topics may be institution-specific syllabus
 Section 1 Philosophy |
| Indian Philosophy |
| 1. Astika & Nastika Darsanas (Classification and Names of Founders) |
| 2. Common Characteristics of Indian Philosophy |
| Samkhya Darshana |
| 3. Dualism: Purusa & Prakrti Avidya |
| 4. Names of 25 Tattvas and Tri Gunas |
| Yoga Darshana (Patanjali Yoga Sutras) |
| 5. Names of 4 Padas |
| 6. The Ashtangas (Bahiranga & Antaranga) |
| 7. Names of Antarayas |
| 8. Names of Vrittis & Klesas |
| 9. Cittaprasadana technique |
| 10. Names of Samadhi states |
| 11. General understanding of Siddhi / Vibhuti |
| Etymological Meanings & Definitions of ‘Yoga’ |
| Meanings of ‘Yoga ’ |
| 12. Yujir-yoge |
| 13. Yuj-samyoga |
| 14. Yuj-samyamne Yuj-samadhi |
| Definitions of ‘ Yoga ’ |
| 15. PYS Def Ch I – S: 2 |
| BG – 2 |
| 16. Samatvam Yoga Uchyate; |
| 17. Yogaha Karmasu Kaushalam |
| Salient features of Indian Culture |
| Only Names & brief understanding |
| 18. Sanatana Dharma |
| 19. Vaidic Dharma |
| 20. Anekantavada |
| 21. Ashrama Dharma |
| 22. Purusharthas |
| 23. Guru-Shishya Parampara |
| 24. Karma & Law of Karma |
| 25. Dharma |
| Section 2 Basic Texts of Yoga |
| Patanjali Yoga Sutras |
| 26. Over-view of 1st and 2nd Padas |
| Sutras by heart |
| 27. Definition (Ch:I S-2); |
| 28. Ashtanga Yoga (Ch:II S- 29); |
| 29. Asana (Ch:II S-46); |
| 30. Pranayama (Ch:II S-49) |
| Hatha Pradipika (HP) & Gheranda Samhita (GS) |
| 31. Brief Understanding of Hatha Yoga |
| Hatha Pradipika |
| 32. Names of 4 angas |
| 33. Names of 15 Asanas |
| 34. Names of Shat Kriyas Names of 8 |
| 35. Kumbhakas |
| 36. Names of 10 Mudras |
| 37. Badhak Tattva / Sadhak Tattva |
| Gheranda Samhita |
| 38. Names of Saptangas |
| Bhagavad Gita |
| 39. Name of Author |
| 40. No. of Chapters |
| 41. General Understanding of Karma, Bhakti & Jnana Yoga |
| Upanishads |
| 42. Meaning of ‘Upanishad’ |
| 43. Names of 10 Main Upanishads |
| Vedas |
| 44. Meaning of ‘Veda’ |
| 45. Names of Vedas |
| Puranas |
| 46. Name of Author |
| 47. Basic understanding of Puranas |
| Section 3A Anatomy & Physiology: Medical Science & Yoga |
| A. Anatomy & Physiology as per Medical Science |
| 48. Names of 9 Main Systems and Organs in each system |
| 49. Main Functions of Organs |
| B. Yogic Anatomy & Physiology as per Yoga |
| 50. Prana and names of 10 Pranas |
| 51. Nadi & names of Nadis |
| 52. Ashta Chakras & Names of Granthis |
| 53. Kundalini |
| Section 3B Human Psychology as per Yoga |
| Personality theories |
| 54. Names and Main characteristics of Tri- Gunas |
| 55. Names of 5 Citta Bhumis |
| 56. Personality as per Samkhya Darsana: Prakrti (Sthula, Sukshma & Karana Shariras) + Purusa; |
| 57. Panchamaya (Panchakosha) theory as already considered in earlier section. |
| Concept of Mind |
| 58. Names of elements of Antahkarana in Samkhya: Buddhi, Ahamkar & Manas. |
| 59. Concept of Citta in PYS |
| Life Style Considerations |
| 60. Diet: Mitahar as per HP; |
| 61. Bhagavad Gita: Diet, rest, relaxation, exertion, etc |
| 62. Elaboration of Yogic Life style |
| Introduction to Ayurveda |
| 63. Meaning of ‘Ayurveda’ |
| 64. Doshas |
| 65. Concept of Health (Swasthya) |
| Section 4 Teaching of Yoga |
| 66. Teaching Methods (Instruction; Observation; Demonstration; Correction) |
| 67. Teaching Aids |
| 68. Communication Skills |
| 69. Verbal & Non-verbal |
| 70. Ideal Qualities of Teacher |
| 71. Conducive Environment |
| 72. Safety measures |
| 73. Guideline as regards framework of Professional Practice |