Basic Principles of YOGA

Yoga Introductory Course

Syllabus

Primary Level

Introduction of Yoga

• Definition of Yoga
• History and Origin of Yoga
• Aims and objectives of Yoga
• Introduction of Shad Darshan(Six thoughts of Indian Philosophy)

Hatha Yoga

• Introduction of Hatha Yoga
• Definition of Hatha Yoga
• Difference between Yoga asana and physical exercise.
• Introduction of Yogic texts
• Yogic diet

Introduction of Shat Kriyas (Six types of body cleansing activities)

• Neti
• Dhauti
• Basti
• Nauli
• Kapalbhati
• Trataka

Asanas

• Pawanmuktasana Series, basic Yogic Asanas for Air releasing from joints, Yogic asanas for Stomach and yogic asanas for strength.
• Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (moving key body joints)
• Surya Namaskar

Pranayama Practice

• Introduction of Pranayama
• Udar shwasan (Stomach Breathing)
• Vaksha Shwasam (Chest Breathing)
• Gardani Shwasan (Neck Breathing)
• Yogic Breathing
• Nadishodhan (Technique 1-3)

Mantra and Meditation

• Introduction of Mantras
• Introduction of Meditation