Certificate Course in Yoga - Indian Yoga Association

Certificate Course in Yoga (200 Hours)

Take the next step in your yogic journey with this Certificate Course in Yoga, designed to prepare students to become yoga instructors. Conducted by IYA’s Associate Centers, this 200-hour teacher training course focuses on foundational teaching techniques and yogic practices. Students who successfully complete the course receive certification from the IYA, marking their readiness to share yoga with others.

Eligibility – 10th Std & 18 Years of Age

Duration – 200 Hours

Practical : Theory = 60 : 40 I.E. 120 Hours: 80 Hours

Minimum Contact Hours = 80% IE. 160 Hours

Practical – Total Contact hours = 96 Hours

Theory – Total Contact Hours = 64 Hours

Fees: Rs 1000 for Indian Nationals / $ 40 for non Indians
(Note: These courses are conducted by Associate Centers affiliated with the Indian Yoga Association. The IYA is responsible for providing certification, ensuring uniform standards of quality and expertise across all recognized programs.)

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

The 53 Practices, Institutions should cover at least 42 Practices (The score should be greater than 42 for the Practice topics of CCY) This would mean upto 11 topics may be institution-specific syllabus

Section 1	SukshmaVyayama / Preparatory Practices / Sandhi Chalana kriya
1	Institution-specific
Section 2	Shuddhi Kriyas
2	Dhauti: Vaman Dhauti; Agnisaar
3	Neti: Jal Neti
4	Tratak
5	Kapalbhati
6	Theoretical Knowledge as regards Basti & Nauli
Section 3	Asanas
	Three Meditative Asanas
7	Padmasana
8	Vajrasana
9	Svastikasana
	Four Standing Asanas
10	Tadasana
11	Ekpadasana
12	Trikonasana
13	Padahastasana
	Three Kneeling Asanas
14	Ushtrasana
15	Marjarasana
16	Shashankhasana
	Six Sitting Asanas
17	Bhadrasana
18	Simhasana
19	Gaumukhasana
20	Vakrasana
21	Parvatasana
22	Paschimottanasana
	Five Prone Asanas
23	Bhujangasana
24	Shalabhasana
25	Dhanurasana
26	Naukasana
27	Makarasana
	Six Supine Asanas
28	Pavanmuktasana
29	Setubandhasana
30	Matsyasana
31	Uthitapadahastasana
32	Halasana
33	Shavasana
	One Inverted Asanas
34	Sarvangasana
Section 4	Suryanamaskar
35	Suryanamaskar (Traditional with 12 Poses) (Can be School- Specific)
Section 5	Pranayama
36	Sectional Breathing
37	Yogic Breathing
38	Nadishodhana
	Kumbhakas without Bandhas
39	Suryabhedana
40	Ujjayi
41	Shitkari
42	Shitali
43	Bhramari
Section 6	Mudras
44	Chin / Jnana Mudra
45	Padma Mudra
46	Agochari Mudra (Nasikagra Drishthi)
47	Shambhavi (Bruhmadhya Drishthi)
48	Viparitakarani
49	Mahamudra
Section 7	Mantras
50	Pranava japa
51	Shanti Mantra: Can be school specific
Section 8	Meditation
52	Institution-specific
Section 9	Teaching Practice
53	Institution-specific

Course Date	Venue	Institution	Fees	Admission
(English) Every Month 1-31, 2025	On Campus	The Yoga Institute	INR 60,000	(Apply Now)
(English) Every Month 1-31, 2025	Non-Residential	The Yoga Institute	INR 33,000	(Apply Now)
(English) Every Month 1-31, 2025	On Campus	The Yoga Institute	INR 60,000	(Apply Now)
July 5th to 31st July 2025	On Campus	Shrimath Yoga	INR 81,999 & USD 1499	(Apply Now)
Sep 4th to 30th Sep 2025	On Campus	Shrimath Yoga	INR 81,999 & USD 1499	(Apply Now)
Oct 5th to 31st Oct 2025	On Campus	Shrimath Yoga	INR 81,999 & USD 1499	(Apply Now)
July 5th to 12th October 2025	Yogavijnana, Bengaluru (Offline Course)	Yogavijnana	INR 44000/-	(Apply Now)
Nov 4th to 30th Nov 2025	On Campus	Shrimath Yoga	INR 81,999 & USD 1499	(Apply Now)
(Hindi) Every Month 17- 12, 2025	On Campus	The Yoga Institute	INR 27,500	(Apply Now)
(English Medium) Every Month 15 – 14, 2025	Lonavla, Maharashtra	Kaivalyadhama	INR 61,200 US$ 1150	(Apply Now)
(English Medium) You may apply anytime	Online	Kaivalyadhama	INR 15,000 US$ 200 *INR 25,000 for Practical	(Apply Now)
(English Medium) Every Month 1 – 30, 2025	On Campus	SVYASA	INR 30,000 (Dormitory) INR 40,000 (3 sharing) INR 50,000 (2 sharing) INR 60,000 (single occupancy) For Foreigners US$ 2000 (Double Occupancy) US$ 2500 (Single Occupancy)	(Apply Now)
(English Medium) Every Month 10- 7, 2025	Neyyar Dam, Trivandrum, Kerala	Sivananda Yoga Vendanta Dhanwatari Ashram	Dormitory: INR 60000 I USD 1800 Twin Share Common Bathroom: INR 213328 I USD 2680 Twin Share Room: INR 223676 I USD 2810 AC Twin Share Room: INR 281784 I USD 3540	(Apply Now)
(English Medium) Every Month	On Campus	Yoga & Happiness	INR 30,000	(Apply Now)
(English Medium) Every Month	On Campus	Yogism Yoga Institute	–	(Apply Now)
(English Medium) Every Month	On Campus	Swaraj Yoga Institute & Wellness Retreats	—	(Apply Now)
(English Medium) Every Month	On Campus	AVIYOG GROUP	—	(Apply Now)
July 1- July 27, 2025	Dharamkot Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh	Swaraj Yoga Institute	₹29000 (Indian students) INR 45,000/ $550 (Foreign students)	(Apply Now)
August 1- August 27, 2025	Dharamkot Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh	Swaraj Yoga Institute	₹29000 (Indian students) INR 45,000/ $550 (Foreign students)	(Apply Now)
September 1- September 27, 2025	Dharamkot Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh	Swaraj Yoga Institute	₹29000 (Indian students) INR 45,000/ $550 (Foreign students)	(Apply Now)
October 1- October 27, 2025	Dharamkot Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh	Swaraj Yoga Institute	₹29000 (Indian students) INR 45,000/ $550 (Foreign students)	(Apply Now)