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Become a Yoga Instructor!    Deepen your knowledge of Yogic Scriptures! 

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Pyramid Spiritual Science Academy &
Pyramid Valley International
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COLLEGE OF YOGA STUDIES

(affiliated to Bangalore University)
presents

Certifcate Course in 
Yoga Studies
6 months - One semester

SYLLABUS FOR YOGA CERTIFICATE COURSE

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PAPER I: THEORY OF YOGA

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Introduction – Yogic heritage, meaning of Yoga, Yoga as a science, relevance of yoga to modern society. Four Different streams of Yoga.

 

Concepts of body and mind – psychosomatic nature of diseases. Concept of Mantra, Health & Yoga therapy. Yoga as a way life.

 

PAPER II: YOGA PRACTICE

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Hata Yoga – Basic Practices of Yogasanas. Rule, technique and benefits from yogasanas.

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Shat Kriyas as purification practices – Technique an advantages of these Kriyas.

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Pranayama – meaning and benefits. - Rules and technique, Mudras and Bandhas.

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Techniques of teaching yoga. Application of yoga.

 

PRACTICALS

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1. Prayer and classroom arrangements.

2. Awakening and awareness

3. Asanas, Kriyas and Pranayama based on theory paper II

PG Diploma in 
Yoga Studies Course
12 months - Two semesters

SYLLABUS FOR P.G. DIPLOMA IN YOGA STUDIES

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First Semester

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  • Basic Sanskrit

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  • Philosophy of Yoga and Upanishads

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  • Introduction to Patanjali Yoga Sutras & Hatha Yoga Pradipika 

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Practicals

  • Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation, Bandhas,Mudras, Kriyas 

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  • Teaching of Yoga 

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Second Semester

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  • Psychology of Yoga (Evaluation of Human Consciousness East & West) 

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  • Introduction to Inter Disciplinarily of Yoga (Performing Arts, Philosophy of Nada – Sound) 

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  • Introduction to Jainism/Buddism/Suphism/Christrianity 

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Practicals

  • Yoga Therapy Techniques 

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  • Case Study/Dissertation

The syllabus, examinations and certificate/diploma are provided, conducted and presented by Bangalore University - Centre for Yoga Studies.

Certificate Course: 
Rs. 15,000 for 6 months
(one semester)

PG Diploma Course:
Rs. 30,000 for 1 year
(two semesters)

FEE STRUCTURE
Courses taught by experienced teachers with Post-graduate and Doctorate qualifications in Yoga, Meditation & Spiritual Science.

Mode of teaching (each semester): Residential + Non-Residential
Total 32days of hands on training in 4 months (8-days per month) and two months of Self Preparation

Residential Classes:
For both courses, in each semester there will be in-person classes for 4 months (8-days per month). Students should plan staying in the Pyramid Valley campus for those 8-days per month. They will have to book and pay for their prefered type of accommodation directly with Pyramid Valley. Information about accommodations is available at www.pyramidvalley.org/accommodation

These 8-days may be continuous or during weekends. This will be decided by the faculty and intimated in advance.

Application Procedure:

After review and approval of your application, you will be sent an online payment link to pay the fees. 

You will be contacted at your email or phone number mentioned in the application form for any clarifications - during the review process. 
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