5 Modules will be covered:-

SUBJECT TOPICS
1 Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga Practices

1) Introduction to various Body Systems.
2) Effects of various yoga practices on various body systems.
3) Anatomy & Physiology of Kriyas, Asanas, Pranayama, Mudras & Bandhas.
4) Understanding Meditation & its affects in terms of changes in physiological variables during, before & after meditative state.

2 Insight Into Traditional Yoga

1) Traditional Information on Yoga Practices from Hatha Yogic Texts.
2) Insight into Patanjali Yoga Sutras.

3 Yoga & Mental Health

1) Eastern Psychology (Patanjala Yoga Sutras) Vs Western Psychology (Psychosynthesis in Yoga).
2) Understanding the genesis & development of Mental Disorders in terms of traditional texts & modern ICD-X classification & role of yoga as therapy in these disorders.
3) Application of Traditional information for Therapy of Mental Disorders.

4 Teaching Methods of Yoga Practices

1) Various Teaching aids & methods applied for teaching yoga practices / meditation.
2) Basic principles of Teaching.
3) Practice Teaching (Lesson Plan).
4) Conducting Individual Therapy.
5) Conducting Group Therapy

5 Yoga Therapy

1) Concept of reversal of disease mechanism through Yoga.
2) Basic Principles & Methods for designing Yoga Therapy Modules- Diet Charts/Schedule Rectification Charts etc.
3) Basic Skills for diagnosing various ailments.
4) Understanding Scope & Limitations of Yoga as Therapeutic Module.
5) Streams of Yoga as therapeutic tools.
6) Yogic Application in various types of diseases/disorders specifically those that are prevalent in the region.
7) An Overview of the benefits of yoga as a tool for therapy vis a vis other therapeutic tools like Physiotherapy, Ayurvedic Panchakarma/Medication, Allopathy etc
Clinical Classes/Practicals 1) Introduction to various types of Yoga Practices with explanations of clinical researches.

8) Explaining & experiencing the differences between actually doing a traditional pose & doing just an exercise.

9) Demonstrations & Practice of Modified Yogic Poses/Breathing Patterns most suitable for therapy of ambulatory/hospitalized cases.

Course information

Course Fee: $3600

Examination fee: $200

Duration: 4 months

Pre-requisite: Practising yoga for the past 6 months under a qualified instructor.

For whom: Yoga instructors, Para-medical aids, Physiotherapists, Holistic practitioners

Examination: Yes

Certifying Body: Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College and Hospital, India

Certificate issued by: Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College and Hospital & Integrative Therapy Centre Pte. Ltd.

Professional Certificate in Medical Yoga