• Introduction to Ayurvedic Lifestyle
  Understanding Doshas
  Dinacharya (Daily Routine)
  Ritucharya (Seasonal Routine)
  Ayurvedic Nutrition
  Sattvic Living
• Ayurvedic Sleep Hygiene
  Mind-Body Connection
  Agni (Digestive Fire) Maintenance
  Adapting Ayurveda to Modern Life

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite.

• STANDING POSTURES
  Padangusthasana
  Pada Hastasana
  Utthita Trikonasana A, B
  Utthita Parsvakonasana A,B
  Prasarita Padottanasana A,B,C,D
  Parsvottonasana
  Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
  Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
  Utkatasana
  Virabhadrasana I
  Virabhadrasana II
• SITTING POSTURES
  Dandasana
  Paschimottanasana A,B,C
  Purvottasana
  Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana
  Trianga Mukaikapada Paschimottanasana
  Janu Sisrasana A,B,C
  Marichyasana A,B,C,D
  Paripurna Navasana
  Bhujapidasana
  Kurmasana
  Supta Kurmasana
  Garbha Pindasana
  Kukkutasana
  Baddha Konasana A,B
  Upavista Konasana A,B
  Supta Konasana
  Supta Padangustasana
  Ubhaya Padangustasana
  Urdvha Mukha Paschimottanasana
  Setu Bandhasana
  Urdvha Dhanurasana
  Paschimottanasana
  Shavasana
• FINISHING & CLOSING POSTURES
  Salamba Sarvangasana
  Halasana
  Karnapidasana
  Urdvha Padmasana
  Pindasana
  Matsyasana
  Uttana Padasana
  Urdhva Dandasana
  Sirsasana
  Balasana
  Yoga Mudrasana
  Padmasana
  Tolasana
  Shavasana

Pranayama is the control of breath. The basic movements of pranayama are inhalation, retention of breath, and exhalation. “The yogi’s life is not measured by the number of days but by the number of his breaths,” says Iyengar.

• Four Aspects of Pranayama.
  Natural Breathing.
  Abdominal (or diaphragmatic) Breathing.
  Clavicular Breathing.
  Yogic Breathing.
  Nadi Shodhana Pranayama ( psychic network purification).
  Sheetali Pranayama ( cooling breath)
• Sheetkari Pranayama ( hissing breath).
  Bhramari Pranayama ( humming bee breath).
  Ujjayi Pranayama ( the psychic breath).
  Bhastrika Pranayama ( bellows breath).
  Kapalbhati Pranayama ( frontal brain cleansing breath).
  Moorchha Pranayama ( swooning or fainting breath).
  Surya Bheda Pranayama (vitality stimulating breath).

Students learn the technique of using seals or gestures to facilitate the flow of energy in their body.

• Introduction & Types of Mudra
  Hasta ( Hand Mudras)
  Mana ( Head mudras)
  Kaya ( Postural mudras)
  Bandha ( Lock mudras)
  Adhara ( Perineal mudras)
• The five Pranas-
  Prana, literally the “forward moving air”.
  Apana, literally the “air that moves away”.
  Udana, literally the “upward moving air”.
  Samana, literally the “balancing air”.
  Vyana, literally the “outward moving air”.

Students learn the technique of consciously blocking and unblocking energy flow to different parts of their body.

• Introduction to Bandhas.
  Preparation for Bandhas.
  Bandhas and the Granthis.
  Benefits of Bandhas.
• Jalandhara Bandha (Throat lock).
  Moola Bandha (Perineum contraction).
  Uddiyana Bandha (Abdominal contraction.)
  Maha Bandha (The great lock).

Meditation as a practice has gained wide popularity due to its numerous benefits.

• Introduction of Meditation
  Origion & history of Meditation
  Breath awarness Meditation
  AUM chanting Meditation
  Trataka Meditation.
  Dynamic Meditation.
• Ajapa Meditation.
  Antar Maun (Inner Silemce Meditation).
  Yoga Nidra.
  Silence Practice.
  Meditation Pose.

Yoga nidra, a Sanskrit term meaning "yogic sleep" is a deep relaxation technique and a form of meditation.Also called "psychic sleep," yoga nidra is a state between sleeping and waking.

• How to do Yoga Nidra
  Benefits of Yoga Nidra.
  Getting ready for Yoga Nidra.

• Introduction & Importance of Yoga Therapy.
  Understanding individual’s body type and its ailments through Yoga Therapy.
  Planning a nutritious yogic diet programme, making lifestyle changes through yogic mindful living and meditative practices.
  SaptaDhatu (7 body tissues) and how to nurture them by herbs and yoga practices.
  Being in connection with nature’s five elements, adopting a healthy and environmentally-conscious lifestyle and truly understanding our responsibility as human beings on all levels and stages.
• History and Basic Principles of Ayurveda.
  Three types of body constitution and their diagnosis.
  Understanding and applying the practices and philosophy of yoga in our daily lives, as well as advocating their therapeutic benefits to the world.
  Basic concept of Panchakarma and Massage therapy.
  06 types of tastes and their relation to body constitutions.
  Uses of general herbs and remedies.
  Shatkarma and Asanas therapeutic application and benefits.

Yogic cleansing exercises are important to learn how to incorporate your breath and meditate properly during physical aspects of yoga. It also removes the blockages in the energy channels.

• Introduction to Shatkarma.
  Preparation for Shatkarma.
  Benefits of Shatkarma.
• Jala Neti (Nasal cleansing with water)
  Rubber Neti (Nasal cleansing with rubber)
  Vaman Dhauti (Regurgitative cleansing)
  Nauli (Abdominal massaging)

• Adapting Ayurveda to Modern Life
  Dosha-Specific Massage Techniques
  Abhyanga (Full Body Massage)
  Marma Point Therapy
  Shirodhara Massage
  Pinda Sweda (Herbal Poultice Massage)
  Udvartana (Herbal Powder Massage)
• Garshana (Dry Brushing Massage)
  Specific Techniques for Different Body Parts
  Customizing Treatments
  Contraindications and Safety Guidelines
  Self-Care Practices for the Practitioner
  Integration with Ayurvedic Lifestyle
  Hands-On Practice

Students will take turns practicing their teaching skills by performing in front of their peers and teachers.

• Written Test
  Oral Test
  Attendance
  Performance & Behavior