Overview
- Course name: Yoga Instructor Training (YIT) course (international certification)
- Venue: MIT SVS, MIT ADT University campus, Loni Kalbhor, Pune
- Designer & Instructor: Yogavahini
- Duration: One year
- Schedule: Three face-to-face sessions
- Fee: Rs 30,000 (payable in three installments @ Rs. 15k+10k+5k)
- Eligibility: Basic fitness
- Important dates: Last date for registration: February 4, 2020; Course dates: March 4-8, 2020 (five days), first half of June 2020 (10 days), December 2020 (five days)
- Enroll: Pay fee online
Introduction
In an era of rising healthcare costs and various physical and mental ailments troubling people of all age groups, a holistic system that not only looks at curing; but also preventing diseases, is increasingly becoming the need of the hour. The time-tested science of Hath Yoga that originated in ancient India is therefore catching the attention of both, those who are healthy and wish to stay that way, as well as those who suffer from any problems. The Yoga Instructor Training (YIT) certificate course offered by MIT, Pune and Yogavahini, Chennai, offers comprehensive learning for practical implementation. Those who successful complete the YIT will be eligible to participate in the Yoga-based Wellness Counsellor certificate course that will be held somewhere around December 2020.
Testimonials of previous participants
- Anisha Bhatia (B.Sc. 1st year): The Yoga program was good and has helped me in becoming more punctual in daily chores such as waking up and eating. I now feel a better sense of things that I am supposed to do. The program also helped me in getting over my concentration problem.
- Disha Sinha (B.Sc. 2nd year): I have been doing Yogasanas in the past with my mother by following demonstrations on TV. But, this program gave a deeper understanding of the various concepts and rules of Yoga. It has helped me in reducing my confusion and irritation, and has brought calmness and mental clarity.
- Niki Patel (B.Sc. 2nd year): I had practiced Yoga in the past. But, I used to get exhausted after the same. This program taught us the proper methods of Asana movements and breathing techniques. Now I feel energetic after Yoga practice. My sleeping patterns have improved and 7-8 hours of sleep is now sufficient for me, as against the earlier 10 hours. Similarly, my food habits have changed and I don’t prefer junk food anymore.
- Manasi Veer (B.Sc. 3rd year): After attending the program, I experience stability in my thoughts, with the tendency to fluctuate having sharply decreased. I am able introspect better and my power of observation has improved. I feel relaxed at the physical and emotional levels with better sleep and reduced restlessness. Most importantly, over-thinking has decreased.
- Renuka Joshi (B.Sc. 3rd year): At the personal level, insecurities and mental blocks are reducing, and I see myself moving towards positivity. I observe improvement in my discipline, regularity and patience. At the academic level, as a psychology student, I am now better able to understand other people’s behavior and the vibes that tend to dissipate.
Detailed syllabus
Personal development through Yoga
What is Yoga? Learning why, what and how of Yoga practice for oneself – History of Yoga
and its social relevance – Experiential study of concepts from the Yoga Sutra and other
texts for understanding oneself and one’s relationship with the world – Exploring the process of developing and sustaining a personal practice routine applying the principles, tools and techniques of Yoga for oneself
● Fundamentals of Krishnamacharya tradition
● Various kramas – Srishti, Shiksana, Shakti, Chikitsa, Adhyatmika
● Understanding of Yoga, Asanas
● Yogic model of self – Pancha maya, Tri gunas
● Principles of practice
● Yogic understanding of mind – Manas, Buddhi, Ahamkara
Personalised application of Yoga
Theoretical and practical foundations of personalized application (Viniyoga) and
progression in practice (Vinyasa Krama) for Asana and Pranayam – Introduction to Dharana – Reflective study of concepts from the Yoga Sutra and other texts to
understand the causes for suffering, one’s role in charting the path to better health,
wellbeing and harmony within and without – Introduction to Ayurveda for wellness
● Introduction to function of Asana and the course at Annamaya
● Understanding Heyam-Hetu-Hanam-Upayam as basis for personalization
● Yogic model of self – Pancha prana, Tri doshas
● Basics of Yoga course/regime planning
● Learning to modify asanas based on function
● Learning to draw postures and a course
● Basics of Yoga course/regime planning
● Principles of Pranayam
Learning to teach in individual and group settings
Developing individualized practices through the personal consultation process:
Assessing current needs, understanding causes/contributing factors that impact health,
goal setting and progression – Learning to apply the different combination of tools of Yoga in customized practices in group setting, based on common needs of group – Evaluating progress
● Observation and learning to modify asanas for individual needs
● Understanding function of course at Pranamaya
● Integrating Antaranga Sadhana with Bahiranga Sadhana
● Introduction to Yoga therapy
● Guidelines for teaching focus groups such as sportspersons, children (<12 years), elderly, corporate executives, etc.
Practical application of learning
● Observation of group and one-on-one classes
● Teach group classes under guidance of mentor
● Teach one-on-one classes under guidance of mentor
