Recorded Courses for all levels of YCB Exams are available.
Weekdays Batch (Monday to Friday)
i) Morning Batch: Medium of Instruction- Hindi
Timing: Morning: 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM
ii) Evening Batch: Medium of Instruction- English
Timing: Evening: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Weekend Batch (Saturday and Sunday)
Medium of Instruction- English
Timing: 2:30 PM to 05:30 PM
1. Live Interactive Online classes. Learn from the comfort of your home.
2. Complete guidance for the Theory and Practical exam in Hindi and English.
3. Recording of all classes. So, nothing to worry about if you miss a class.
4. Complete Study Materials for all Units.
5. Regular doubt clearing session.
6. Unit Tests and 2 Full-Length Tests.
7. Free training on ‘Making a career in Yoga’
Fee Structure:
Regular Fee:₹12,000/- *Concessional Fee: ₹6991/-
*The concessional fee is for the first 10 students only.
This fee is for the above-mentioned courses provided by Mahabodhi Yogpeeth. After completing the course you can register for the certification exam on the official website of YCB. There will be a separate fee for exam registration.
a. For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria
b. For admission in the course, it is suggested/ desired that the candidate should have passed 12th standard / senior secondary school certificate from a recognized board or equivalent. However, Yoga Institutions can define their own eligibility.
Personal Attributes: The job requires an individual to have good communication skills, time management skills, and the ability to understand the body language of the trainees. The job requires an individual to possess key qualities such as self-discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time management, empathy, language proficiency.
Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 60 + Practical: 140)
Theory: 60 marks
1. Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices - 20 marks
2. Introduction to Yoga Texts - 20 marks
3. Yoga for Health Promotion - 20 marks
Practical: 140 marks
1. Demonstration Skills - 80 marks
2. Teaching Skills - 40 marks
3. Application of knowledge - 10 marks
4. Field Experience - 10 marks
1.1 Yoga: Etymology, definitions (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwad Gita & Kathopanishad), aim,
objectives and misconceptions.
1.2 Yoga: Its origin, history and development.
1.3 Brief Introduction to Samkhya and Yoga Darshana.
1.4 Life sketches and teachings of Yoga masters (Maharishi Ramana, Shri Aurobindo Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati).
1.5 Principles of Yoga and practices of healthy living.
1.6 Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga.
1.7 Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga.
1.8 Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga.
1.9 Concept and principles of Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskara and
their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.10 Concept and principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.11 Concept and principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.12 Concept and principles of Pranayama: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.13 Introduction to Tri Bandha and their health benefits.
1.14 Dhyana and its significance in health and well being.
1.15 Introduction to Yogic relaxation techniques with special reference to Yoga Nidra.
2.1 Introduction to Prasthanatrayee, Purushartha Chatushtaya and goal of human life.
2.2 Yoga in Kathopnishad, Prashanopanisha, Tattriyopnishad with special emphasis on Panchakosha Vivek and Ananda Mimamsa.
2.3 Concept of Sthitaprajna, Bhakti, Karma and Dhyana in Bhagavad Gita.
2.4 Significance of Bhagavad Gita in day to day life.
2.5 Concept of healthy living in Bhagavad Gita (Ahara, Vihara, Achara, Vichara).
2.6 Study of Patanjal Yoga Sutra including selected sutras from following chapters (I- 1 to 12, II- 46 - 51, III- 1 to 4).
2.7 Concept of Chitta, Chitta Bhumi, Chitta Vritti, Chitta Vikshepa, Chittaprasadanam and their relationship with wellness.
2.8 Bahiranga Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara).
2.9 Antaranga Yoga of Maharisi Patanjali (Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi).
2.10 Concept of mental well being according to Patanjala Yoga.
2.11 Hatha Yoga: Its parampara, knowledge of basic Yoga texts (Hatha Pradipika and Gherand Samhita). Relationship between Hatha yoga and Raja Yoga.
2.12 Sadhaka and Badhaka tatva, principle to be followed by Hatha Yoga practitioner.
2.13 Concept of Matha, Mitahara, Pathya & Apthaya.
2.14 Concepts of Nadis, Prana and Pranayama for Subjective experiences.
2.15 Knowledge of Hatha Yoga practices for wellness (Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama, Mudra, Nadaanusandhana).
3.1 General introduction to human body and nine major systems of human body.
3.2 Introductions to sensory organs (Eyes, Nose, Ears, Tongue and Skin).
3.3 Basic functions of nine major systems of human body and homeostasis.
3.4 Yogic concept of health and wellness.
3.5 Concept of Tridoshas, Sapta Dhatu, Agni, Vayu and Mala; their role in wellness.
3.6 Concepts of Dinacharya and Ritucharya and their importance in well-being.
3.7 Importance of Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya in well-being.
3.8 Yogic concept of mental hygiene: Maître, Karuna, Mudita & Upeksha).
3.9 Importance of psychosocial environment for health and wellness.
3.10 Yogic concept and principles of Ahara(Mitahara, Yuktahara).
3.11 Health benefits of Suryanamaskara, Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama and practices
leading to Dhyana (as per the practical syllabus of the course).
3.12 Salient features and contraindications of Yoga practices for well-being (as per the practical syllabus of the course).
3.13 Knowledge of common diseases; their prevention and management by Yoga.
3.14 Knowledge of role of Yoga in the management of noncommunicable diseases.
3.15 Concept of stress and Yogic management of stress and its consequences.
1. Prayer
1.1 Concept and Recitation of Pranava
1.2 Concept and Recitation of Hymns
1.3 Selected universal prayers, invocations and Nishpatti Bhava.
2. Yogic Shat Karma
2.1 Neti: Sutra Neti and Jala Neti
2.2 Dhauti: Vamana Dhauti (Kunjal)
2.3 Kapalbhati (Vatakrama)
3. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama
a. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (Micro circulation practices)
· Neck Movement
Griva Shakti Vikasaka ( I, II, III, IV)
· Shoulder Movement
Bhuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka
Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka
· Trunk Movement
Kati Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV, V )
· Knee Movement
Jangha Shakti Vikasaka (II-A&B )
Janu Shakti Vikasaka
· Ankle movement
Pada-mula shakti Vikasaka – A&B
Gulpha-pada-pristha-pada-tala shakti Vikasaka
b. Yogic Sthula Vyayama (Macro circulation practices)
· Sarvanga Pushti
· Hrid Gati (Engine daud)
4. Yogic Surya Namaskara with Mantra
5. Yogasana
5.1 Tadasana, Hastottanasana, Vrikshasana
5.2 Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana
5.3 Trikonasana, Parshva Konasana, Katichakrasana
5.4 Dandasana, Padmasana, Vajarasana, Sukhasana(L1)
5.5 Yogamudrasana, Parvatasana
5.6 Bhadrasana, Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttana Mandukasana
5.7 Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana
5.8 Vakrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Gomukhasana
5.9 Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana
5.10 Pavanamuktasana and its variations
5.11 Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana, Sarala-Matsyasana,
5.12 Shavasana, Vipareetakarani(L1)
6. Preparatory Breathing Practices
6.1 Sectional Breathing (Abdominal, Thoracic and Clavicular Breathing)
6.2 Yogic Deep Breathing
6.3 Anuloma Viloma/ Nadi Shodhana
7. Pranayama
7.1 Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
7.2 Ujjayee Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
7.3 Sheetalee Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
7.4 Sitkaree Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
7.5 Bhramaree Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
8. Concept and Demonstration of Bandha
8.1 Jalandhara Bandha
8.2 Uddiyana Bandha
8.3 Mula Bandha
9. Concept and Demonstration of Mudra
9.1 Yoga Mudra (Hasta Mudras- chin, Chinmaya, Brahma, adi, jnana, Dhyana and Nasika)
9.2 Maha Mudra
9.3 Vipareetakarani Mudra (Vipareet karani)
10. Practices leading to Dhyana Sadhana
10.1 Body awareness and Breath awareness
10.2 Yoga Nidra
10.3 Antarmauna
10.4 Recitation of Pranava and Soham
10.5 Recitation of Hymns
10.6 Practice of Dhyana
1.1 Teaching methods with special reference to Yoga
1.2 Factors influencing Yoga teaching
1.3 Need of teaching practice and its use in Yogic practice.
1.4 Teaching Aids : Meaning and Need, Role of Language, Voice, Fluency, Clarity and
Body language in an ideal presentation
1.5 Methods of teaching Yoga to an individual, small group and large group
1.6 Lecture cum demonstration in Yoga: Its meaning, importance and method of its
Presentation
1.7 Lesson plan: Its meaning and need
1.8 Preparation of lesson plan in Yoga, Preparation of lesson plan for an individual and
for a group
1.9 Presentation of lessons in specific Yogic practices: Kriya, Asana, Pranayama, and
Dhyana.
1.10 Assessment of a Yoga class (detection and correction of mistakes).
The government will transform 1.5 lakh Sub-Centres and PHCs into Health and Wellness Centres by 2022 for the delivery of comprehensive primary health care under Ayushman Bharat. A big leap towards Universal Health Coverage.
India needs more than 1.5 lac Yoga Instructors at AYUSH Health and Wellness center under National AYUSH Mission
Become a Yoga Instructor at AYUSH Health and Wellness center
Eligibility: YCB level 2 (Yoga wellness Instructor)