Sai-Yogasthali-Sansthan

SAI YOGASTHALI SANSTHAN

AN ISO 9001-2015 CERTIFIED SCHOOL | Reg No: SCA/2019/19/133549
World-Yoga-Alliance
international-Yoga-organization

Aim of Certification
The aim is to produce Yoga professionals such that an Sai Yogasthali Sansthan certified professional will have minimum / basic common standards of Yoga knowledge and expertise irrespective of which institute he or she is certified from. These standards will become the hallmark of Yoga all over the world.

How will it benefit the member?
It is advantageous for individuals to get certified under this scheme of Sai Yogasthali Sansthan because Sai Yogasthali Sansthan will maintain a portal on its website detailing the list and individual details of certified Yoga professionals under this scheme. This will provide more job and service opportunities.

What is the Role of Indian Yoga Association?
Sai Yogasthali Sansthan will provide the Syllabi for the Various Courses and Accredit Member Institutes for conducting the courses.

Certificates once issued by the Member Institutes to candidates on successfully completing the Courses will be permanent. Sai Yogasthali Sansthan reserves the right to and will conduct audit checks on the Courses to be conducted by the Member Institutes.

(Please note that the certification fees is different from course fees; course fees is as per norms of the hosting institution)

  • Syllabus - Theory Topics

    Of the 106 Topics, Institutions should cover at least 74 topics (The score should be greater than 74 for the Theory topics of ACCY), This would mean upto 32 topics may be institution-specific syllabus

     Section 1 Philosophy
    Indian Philosophy
    1. Astika & Nastika Darsanas
    2. Common Characteristics of IP (a slightly deeper understanding)
    Samkhya Darshana
    3. Dukha Traya
    4. Purusa & Prakrti
    5. Avidya
    6. Tri–Guna Theory
    7. Names and Characteristics of 25 Tattvas
    8. Kaivalya
    Yoga Darshana (Patanjali Yoga Sutras)
    9. Background of Patanjali
    10. Names of 4 Padas
    11. The Ashtangas
    12. Sabija / Nirbija / Dharmamegha Samadhi
    13. Antarayas and method to remove them
    14. Vikshepa Sahabhuvas and method to remove them
    15. Vrittis & methods to eliminate them
    16. Klesas & methods to eliminate them
    17. Cittaprasadana & Manasthithi Nibandhini techniques
    18. Definition & description of Ishvara
    19. Concept of Samapatti
    20. Concept and examples of Siddhis / Vibhutis
    21. Kaivalya
    Etymological Meanings & Definitions of ‘Yoga’
    Meanings with Explanation
    22. Yujir-yoge
    23. Yuj-samyoga
    24. Yuj-samyamne Yuj-samadhi
    Definitions with Explanation
    25. PYS Def Ch I – S: 2
    Bhagavad Gita
    26. Samatvam Yoga Uchyate;
    27. Yogaha Karmasu Kaushalam
    Salient features of Indian Culture
    Only Names & brief understanding
    28. Deeper Understanding
    29. Sanatana Dharma
    30. Vaidic Dharma
    31. Anekantavada
    32. Ashrama Dharma
    33. Purusharthas
    34. Guru-Shishya Parampara
    35. Karma & Law of Karma
    36. Dharma
    37. Spiritual culture (Adhyatmic Samskriti) / Materialistic culture (Bhautic Samskriti)
     Section 2 Basic Texts of Yoga
    Patanjali Yoga Sutras
    38. Over-view of 1st and 2nd Padas
    39. Over-view of 3rd and 4th Padas
    40. Sutras by heart
    41. Definition (Ch:I S-2);
    42. Ashtanga Yoga (Ch:II S- 29);
    43. Asana (Ch:II S-46);
    44. Pranayama (Ch:II S-49)
    45. Ashtangas of Yoga (Ch:II S-54) (Ch:III S-1, 2 &3)
    46. Cittaprasadana (Ch:I S-33 &34)
    47. Pratipaksha Bhavana (Ch:II S-33)
    Hatha Pradipika (HP) & Gheranda Samhita (GS)
    48. Deeper Understanding of Hatha Yoga
    Deeper understanding of Hatha Pradipika
    49. Understanding of 4 angas
    50. Understanding of 15 Asanas
    51. Understanding of Shat Kriyas
    52. Understanding of 8
    53. Kumbhakas
    54. Understanding of 10 Mudras
    55. Badhak Tattva / Sadhak Tattva
    Deeper understanding of Gheranda Samhita
    56. Understanding of Saptangas
    Bhagavad Gita
    57. Name of Author
    58. No. of Chapters
    Detailed understanding of:
    59. What is Karma Yoga?
    60. What is Bhakti Yoga?
    61. What is Jnana Yoga?
    Upanishads
    62. Meaning of ‘Upanishad’
    63. Names of 10 Main Upanishads
    64. A few Upanishadic doctrines – 4 Mahavakyas
    65. Panchamaya (Pancha kosha) theory
    Vedas
    66. Meaning of ‘Veda’
    67. Names of 4 Vedas
    68. Four parts of each Veda, Veda Angas & Upa Vedas
    Puranas
    69. Name of Author
    70. Basic understanding of Puranas
    71. Names of 18 Puranas
    72. Purushartha theory
     Section 3A Anatomy & Physiology: Medical Science & Yoga
    A. Anatomy & Physiology as per Medical Science
    73. Names of 9 Main Systems and Organs in each system
    74. Other Main Organs (e.g. Eyes, Ears, etc.)
    75. Main Functions of above
    76. Effects of Yoga Practices on the above systems and organs.
    B. Yogic Anatomy & Physiology as per Yoga
    77. Concept of Prana
    78. Names and Functions of the Pancha Pranas and Upa Pranas
    79. Concept of Nadi & names of Nadis
    80. Significance of Ida, Pingala & Sushumna Nadis
    81. Ashta Chakras and their Significance
    82. Names of Granthis & Chakra awakening
    83. Names of Endocrine glands corresponding to Chakras
    84. Kundalini & its awakening and practices (e.g. Bandhas, Shaktichalana Mudra, etc.) for same
     Section 3B Human Psychology as per Yoga
    Personality theories
    85. Deeper understanding personality according to Tri- Gunas
    86. The 5 Citta Bhumis & their Guna orientation
    87. Understanding of Personality as per Samkhya Darsana: Prakrti (Sthula, Sukshma & Karana Shariras) + Purusa
    88. Panchamaya (Panchakosha) theory as already considered in earlier section
    Concept of Mind
    89. Names & functions of elements of Antahkarana in Samkhya: Buddhi, Ahamkar & Manas.
    90. Concept of Citta in PYS
    91. Distractions / Disturbances of Mind – 9 Antarayas as per PYS, Shad Ripu as per Upanishads  (Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada & Matsarya), Samskaras (conditioning) / Vasanas /Klesas, etc.
    92. Mind Control Techniques: Yamas, Niyamas, Pranayama, Meditation, Pranavajapa, Ek Tattva   abhyasa, Cittaprasadana techniques, Pratipaksha Bhavana,  Relaxation Practices (Shavasana, Yoga Nidra, etc.)
    Life Style Considerations
    93. Diet: Mitahar as per HP;
    94. Bhagavad Gita: Diet, rest, relaxation, exertion, etc
    95. Elaboration of Yogic Life style
    Introduction to Ayurveda
    96. Meaning of ‘Ayurveda’
    97. 3 Doshas
    98. Concepts of Health (Swasthya), Mala; Dhatus; etc.
     Section 4 Teaching of Yoga
    99. Teaching Methods (Instruction; Observation; Demonstration; Correction)
    100. Teaching Aids
    101. Communication Skills
    102. Verbal & Non-verbal
    103. Ideal Qualities of Teacher
    104. Conducive Environment
    105. Safety measures
    106. Guideline as regards framework of Professional Practice
  • Syllabus - Practice Topics

    Of the 67 Practices, Institutions should cover at least 53 Practices (The score should be greater than 53 for the Practice topics of ACCY) This would mean upto 14 topics may be institution-specific syllabus

     Section 1 SukshmaVyayama / Preparatory Practices / Sandhi Chalana kriya
    1. Institution-specific
    Section 2 Shuddhi Kriyas
    2. Dhauti: VamanDhauti; Danda Dhauti; Vastra Dhauti; Agnisaar
    3. Neti: Jal Neti; Sutra Neti
    4. Tratak
    5. Kapalbhati
    6. Nauli
    7. Theoretical Knowledge as regards Basti
    Section 3 Asanas
    Five Meditative Asanas
    8. Siddhasana
    9. Padmasana
    10. Svastikasana
    11. Vajrasana
    12. Veerasana
    Seven Standing Asanas
    13. Tadasana
    14. Ekpadasana
    15. Vrikshasana
    16. Utkatasana
    17. Trikonasana
    18. Padahastasana
    19. Garudasana
    Five Kneeling Asanas
    20. Ushtrasana
    21. Marjarasana
    22. Vyahgrasana
    23. Shashankhasana
    24. Supta vajrasana
    Eight Sitting Asanas
    25. Bhadrasana
    26. Simhasana
    27. Gaumukhasana
    28. Vakrasana
    29. Parvatasana
    30. Paschimottanasana
    31. Matsyendrasana
    32. Ardhamatsyendrasana
    Five Prone Asanas
    33. Bhujangasana
    34. Shalabhasana
    35. Dhanurasana
    36. Naukasana
    37. Makarasana
    Seven Supine Asanas
    38. Pavanmuktasana
    39. Setubandhasana
    40. Matsyasana
    41. Uthitapadahastasana
    42. Halasana
    43. Chakrasana
    44. Shavasana
    Two Inverted Asanas
    45. Sarvangasana
    46. Shirsasana
    Section 4 Suryanamaskar
    47. Suryanamaskar (Traditional with 12 Poses and accompanying 48. Mantras) (Can be School- Specific)
    Section 5 Pranayama
    48. Sectional Breathing
    49.Yogic Breathing
    50. Nadishodhana
    Kumbhakas with Bandhas
    51. Suryabhedana
    52. Ujjayi
    53. Shitkari
    54. Shitali
    55. Bhramari
    56. Bhastrika
    57. Sagarbha & Agarbha Nadishodhana Pranayama
    Bandhas
    58. Mulabandha
    59. Uddiyana Bandha
    60. Jalandhar Bandha
    61. Jivha Bandha
    62. Maha bandha
    Section 6 Mudras
    63. Chin / Jnana Mudra
    64. Padma Mudra
    65. Agochari Mudra (Nasikagra Drishthi)
    66. Shambhavi (Bruhmadhya Drishthi)
    67. Viparitakarani
    68. Khechari
    69. Mahamudra
    70. Mahavedha Mudra
    71. Ashvini Mudra
    72. Yoga Mudra
    73. Shanmukhi Mudra
    74. Shaktichalana Mudra
    75. Brahma Mudra
    Section 7 Mantras
    76. Pranava japa
    77. Shanti Mantra: Can be institution-specific
    Section 8 Meditation
    78. Institution-specific
    Section 9 Teaching Practice
    79.Institution-specific
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