Theory classes

Foundation of Yoga

  1. ⁠Astika Darshana

  2. ⁠The Three Gunas

  3. ⁠Introduction to Bhagavad Gita

  4. ⁠Karma Yoga

  5. ⁠Bhakti Yoga

  6. ⁠Jnana Yoga

  7. ⁠Raja Yoga (as per Bhagavad Gita)

  8. ⁠The Upanishads 1

  9. ⁠ The Upanishads 2

  10. ⁠Yoga & Hinduism

  11. ⁠Yoga & Bhuddism

  12. ⁠Yoga & Science

  13. ⁠What is Tantra?

  14. The evolution of ‘Modern Yoga’

  15. Recap and Q&A with teacher

Hatha Yoga Texts

  1. Hatha Yoga history

  2. Nadanusandhana in HP

  3. Shuddi Kriyas in GS - the theory

  4. Shuddi Kriyas in GS - the practice

  5. Pranayama in GS

  6. ⁠Asanas in GS

  7. Mudras in GS

  8. Prathyara in GS

  9. Dharana in GS

  10. Dhyana in GS

  11. ⁠Samadhi in GS

  12. Introduction to Siva Samhita

  13. Recap and Q&A with teacher

Note: GS stands for Gheranda Samhita
HP stands for Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Pantajali Yoga Sutras

  1. Samkhya Chart

  2. Samkhya Chart

  3. The first 4 sutras

  4. Kleshas and Kriya Yoga

  5. The concept of Ishwara

  6. Internal obstacles in Yoga

  7. Hana, Hanaya, Hena, Henahetuh

  8. The concept of Vivekakhyati

  9. ⁠Samprajnata, Samapatti and Samadhi

  10. Other relevant topics in PYS I & II

  11. Introduction to chapter III

  12. ⁠Introduction to chapter IV

  13. Recap and Q&A with teacher

Yoga Psychology & Mental Health

  1. What is Yoga Psychology?

  2. ⁠Yoga vs Psychology

  3. What is Citta?

  4. ⁠The five dimensions of Citta

  5. ⁠Yoga psychology in Pantajali Yoga Sutras

  6. The chariot analogy from the Kathopanishad

  7. Yoga for the development of the brain

  8. Yoga for stress management

  9. ⁠Recap and Q&A with teacher

Anatomy & Physiology

  1. Common injuries to know

  2. Muscles and joints activations in asana

  3. The Neuro-musculoskeletal system

  4. Yoga for the Digestive system

  5. Yoga for the Respiratory system

  6. Yoga for the Circulatory system

  7. Yoga for the Musculoskeletal system

  8. Yoga for the Endocrine system

  9. Yoga for the Nervous system

  10. Yoga in pregnancy

  11. Recap and Q&A with teacher

Introduction to Ayuverda

  1. History and overview of Ayuverda

  2. Ashtanga (8 limbs of) Ayuverda

  3. Key theories in Ayuverda

  4. How health becomes disease

  5. Ayuverda diagnosis methods

  6. Panchakarma and its modalities

  7. Nutrition and fasting

  8. Recap and Q&A with teacher

Teaching Methodology

  1. How to improve your class

  2. Fostering self-discovery in your class

  3. Organising a Yoga workshop

  4. Marketing for yoga classes & workshops

  5. Expanding your Yogic activities

  6. Revisions and Q&A with teacher

“I have build this institution out of nothing, if it goes to nothing I do not mind, but Yoga should not be diluted”

- Swami Kuvalayananda -.