1.学校简介

QCI（印度政府认证）的瑜伽老师认证课程分为：一级（200小时）和二级（350小时）。美国瑜伽联盟认证的国际注册老师课程RYS-500，RYT-200课程。健身瑜伽 - 基于传统瑜伽的专业技术，瑜伽的修正形式和美式普拉提。在完全理解解剖学工作的基础上去设计特定的适合肌肉和预期结果的课程。

从传统的Traditional Patanjali Yoga Sutras & Hathayoga Pradipika的指导下，为身体，思想和心灵提供一个整体的解决方案。及传授关于Shuddhikriya，Asana，Pranayam，冥想的各种技巧的详细和真实的知识。我校按照印度政府的认证机构 - 印度质量委员会规定的课程内容进行课程设计。我校瑜伽独特的教学方法旨在提供塑身，思维管理以及灵魂的和平与和谐。

New Age 瑜伽学校成立于994年，建校20多年以来，致力将教授瑜伽变成一种生活方式。

Sandhya Patki是一位拥有超过23年瑜伽教龄且教导学生超过15000人的首席教练，融合古典瑜伽，普拉提和现代瑜伽，从而综合了一个有效的以结果为导向的瑜伽课程，让瑜伽成为身体和心灵的健康方式。

校长Sandhya Patki是QCI-AYUSH认证的瑜伽教师。AYUSH印度政府已经任命印度质量委员会根据他们的瑜伽知识和教学技能来认证瑜伽教师。Sandhya是印度全国首批8名教师的认证瑜伽老师。

Sandhya Patki是美国瑜伽联盟注册的RYT 500教师。

IIT校友和MMS（JBIMS）首席执行官以及QCI认证的瑜伽教师Nitin Patki，为New Age 瑜伽学校在技术，营销和组织建设方面提供后端支持。

2.课程介绍

LEVEL 1 – YOGA INSTRUCTOR 

1. INTRODUCTION: 

The Scheme for Voluntary Certification of Yoga Professionals (SVCYP), hereinafter referred to as the Scheme, needs to have a set of requirements as criteria against which candidates shall be evaluated in order to being certified. This competence criteria to be used for evaluation of Yoga Professionals is also termed as Competence Standard.  

2. OBJECTIVE: 

The objective of laying down the competence criteria or Standard is to provide a framework for the examiners to assess the competence of candidates for validating their competence as Yoga Professionals.  

3. PURPOSE: 

This document is a competence standard for assessing the competence of the Yoga Professionals desirous of seeking Certification under the Scheme.  

4. SCOPE: 

This document is applicable for Level 1 – Yoga Instructor  

Limitations – The standard is exclusively intended to recognize the Competency of applicant with respect to the competence standard as defined in the scheme and makes no claim at the therapeutic competence of the Yoga Professional. 

5. COMPETENCE CRITERIA:  

5.1  Competency Levels: The use of the specific levels (e.g. familiarity) indicates the level of competency expected in Table 1 below. 

Table 1 

5.2 The details are given in the subsequent paragraph.  

KNOWLEDGE Familiarity with the following: 

SECTION 1

1.1 Introduction to Yoga and Yogic practices 

1 Etymology of Yoga and definitions of Yoga in different Classical Yoga texts  

2 Brief introduction to origin, history and development of Yoga 

3 Aim, Objectives and Misconceptions about Yoga   

4 General Introduction to Shad-darshanas with special reference to Sankhya and Yoga 

5 General introduction to four paths of Yoga  

6 Principles of Yoga and Yogic practices  

7 Guidelines for Instructors 

1.2 Introduction to hatha yoga 

8 Distinction between Yoga Asana and Non-Yogic physical practices 

9 Introduction to important Hatha Yoga Texts with special reference to  Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita  

10 Concept of Yogic Diet 

11 Causes of Success (SadhakaTattwa) and Causes of Failure (Badhaka Tattwa)  in Hatha Yoga Sadhana 

12 Concept of Ghata and Ghata Shudhhi in Hatha Yoga 

13 Purpose and utility of Shat-kriya Hatha Yoga 

14 Purpose and utility of Asana in Hatha Yoga 

15 Purpose and importance of Pranayama in Hatha Yoga 

1.3 Introducton to Patanjali 

16 Definition, nature and aim of Yoga according to Patanjali 

17 Concept of Chitta and Chitta Bhumis 

18 Chitta-vrittis and Chitta-vrittinirodhopaya (Abhyasa and Vairagya) 

19 Concept of Ishwara and Ishwara Pranidhana 

20 Chitta Vikshepas (Antarayas) and their associates (Sahabhuva) 

21 Concept of Chitta Prasadana and their relevance in mental well being 

22 Kleshas and their significance in Yoga 

23 Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali : its purpose and effects, its significance 

SECTION 2 

Familiarity with the following 

2.1 Introduction to human systems, yoga and health 

1. The nine systems of human body 

2. Functions of different systems of human body 

3. Introduction to Sensory Organs 

4. Neuromuscular co-ordination of Sensory Organs 

5. Basic understanding of Exercise Physiology 

6. Homeostasis 

7. The benefits of various asana on different parts of the human body 

8. The limitations and contra-indications of specific Yoga practices 

2.2 Yoga for wellness- prevention and promotion of positive health 

1. Health, its meaning and definitions 

2. Yogic conceptions of health and diseases 

3. Concept of Pancha kosha 

4. Concept of Triguna 

5. Concept of Panchamahabhutas 

6. Yogic principles of Healthy-Living 

7. Introduction to yogic diet and nutrition 

2.3 Yoga and stress management 

1. Human Psyche:  Yogic and modern concepts, Behavior and Consciousness 

2. Frustration, Conflicts, and Psychosomatic disorders  

3. Relationship between Mind and Body 

4. Mental Hygiene and Roll of Yoga in Mental Hygiene 

5. Mental health: a Yogic perspective 

6. Prayer and meditation for mental health 

7. Psycho-social environment and its importance for mental health (yama, and niyama) 

8. Concept of stress according to modern science and Yoga 

9. Role of  Yoga in Stress management 

10. Role of Yoga for Life management 

SKILL 

(Even though it is not finding a place in ancient yoga texts, Sukshma Vyayama and Surya Namaskar have been included because of their popularity) 

SECTION 3 Sukhshma Vyayama and Shat Karma

Familiarity with the following  

3.1 Sukshma Vyayama  

The movement of key joints of the body and the demonstrated ability to perform the same 

i. Neck 

ii. Shoulder 

iii. Trunk 

iv. Knee 

v. Ankle 

3.2 Shat Karma (only knowledge) 

Neti  

Dhauti 

Kapalabhati 

Agnisaar 

Kriya 

Trataka 

3.3 Surya Namaskar  (Sun Salutation) 

a. Knowledge and Demonstration ability to perform Suryanamaskar 

SECTION 4 : Asana 

a. Knowledge of postures as below and demonstrated ability to perform these postures. 

  i. Saravangasana (shoulderstand) 

  ii. Halasana (plough)

  iii. Matsyasana (fish) 

  iv. Paschimottanasana (sitting forward bend) 

  v. Bhujangasana (cobra) 

  vi. Salabhasana (locust)

  vii. Dhanurasana (bow) 

  viii. Vakrasana(half spinal twist) 

  ix. Kakasana or bakasana (crow) 

  x. Padahasthasana (standing forward bend) 

  xi. Trikonasana (triangle) 

  xii. Uttanapaadaasana (raised leg) 

  xiii. pawan muktaasana (wind relieving) 

  xiv. vajrasana (Thunderbolt) (only knowledge and no demonstration) 

  xv. Mandukasana (Frog) 

b.  Knowledge of another five asanas chosen by the applicant and demonstrated ability to perform the same.  

c.  Knowledge of the Sanskrit names of the postures and breathing exercises, detailed benefits and caution. 

d.  Knowledge of the five spinal movements – inverted, forward, backward, lateral twist and lateral bend and neutral positions of the spine 

e.  Knowledge of 360 degree, all round, Yogic exercise through the practice of asanas, proper relaxation, proper breathing, contra-indications, cautions and medical considerations; obvious and subtle benefits; and modification in basic postures to accommodate limitations 

SECTION 5 

Pranayama and Practices leading to Meditation  

5.1 Pranayama  

a.  Familiarity with and Demonstrated ability to perform abdominal (and diaphragmatic), thoracic, clavicular breathing and the full Yogic breath. 

b.  Familiarity with and Demonstrated ability to perform Anuloma Viloma, Bhastrika, Chandrabheda, Suryabhedhana, Ujjayi, Bhramari, Sheetali, Sheetkari, and the knowledge of its benefits, limitation and applications. 

5.2 Practices leading to Meditation  

a.  Familiarity with and Demonstrated ability to perform Dharana and Dhyana and to demonstrate allied practices like Mudras, Mantra Japa. 

b  Familiarity with the concept of environment for meditation and the benefits of meditation on health and well being and its practical application in modern life. 

SECTION 6 

Teaching Practice 

6.1 Knowledge of 

a.  The scope of practice of Yoga and how to assess the need for referral to other professional services when needed 

b.  Observed capacity for, well-developed communication skills: listening, presence, directive and non-directive dialogue.  

6.2 Demonstrated ability 

a.  To recognize, adjust, and adapt to specific aspirant needs in the progressive classes. b.  To recognize and manage the subtle dynamics inherent in the teacher - aspirant relationship.  

6.3 Principles and skills for educating aspirants 

Familiarity with  and demonstrated ability to apply effective teaching methods, adapt to unique styles of learning, provide supportive and effective feedback, acknowledge the aspirant's progress, and cope with difficulties. 

6.4 Principles and skills for working with groups 

a.  Familiarity with and Demonstrated ability to design and implement group programs. 

b.  Familiarity of group dynamics and allied techniques of communication skills, time management, and the establishment of priorities and boundaries. 

c.  Familiarity with techniques to address the specific needs of individual participants, to the degree possible in a group setting. 

7. EVALUATION CRITERIA 

The criteria for evaluation of candidates include assessing the knowledge and skill of the Yoga Professional. The weightage of knowledge and skills is proportionately distributed while evaluating all the levels of Yoga Professionals. The assessment of Yoga Professionals shall be based on the scores secured by them. 

The mark distribution for Level 1 Yoga Instructor is presented in Table 2. This table indicates the distribution of marks in various sections under Knowledge and Skill.  

Table 2 

LEVEL 2 - TEACHER 

1. INTRODUCTION: 

The Scheme for Voluntary Certification of Yoga Professionals (SVCYP), hereinafter referred to as the Scheme, needs to have a set of requirements as criteria against which candidates shall be evaluated in order to being certified. This competence criteria to be used for evaluation of Yoga Professionals is also termed as Competence Standard.  

2. OBJECTIVE: 

The objective of laying down the competence criteria or Standard is to provide a framework for the examiners to assess the competence of candidates for validating their competence as Yoga Professionals.   

3. PURPOSE: 

This document is a competence standard for assessing the competence of the Yoga Professionals desirous of seeking Certification under the Scheme.  

4. SCOPE: 

This document is applicable to all categories of Yoga Professionals including Yoga Teacher, Yoga Master and Yoga Guru. 

Limitations – The standard is exclusively intended to recognise the Competency of applicant with respect to the various levels as defined in the scheme and makes no claim at the therapeutic competence of the Yoga Professional. 

5.   COMPETENCE CRITERIA  

5.1 Competency Levels: The use of the specific levels (e.g. familiarity) indicates the level of competency expected in Table 1 below.  

 Table 1 

5.2 The details are given in the subsequent paras.  

SECTION 1: Principles and Fundamentals of Yoga 

1. Yoga Teachings and Philosophy 

1.1. Familiarity with the evolution of the teachings and philosophy of the Yoga tradition and its relevance and application to the practice of Yoga. 

1.2. Familiarity with the teachings of Vedas, Principle Upanishads, Shad-darshana, Agama and Purana. 

1.3. Familiarity with the four schools of Yoga (Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga and Raja Yoga) 

  1.3.1. Jnana Yoga 

  1.3.2. Bhakti Yoga 

  1.3.3. Karma Yoga 

  1.3.4. Raja Yoga 

1.4. Familiarity with the fundamental principles of Yoga (pancha kosha, pancha bhuta, pancha prana, shad-chakras) 

1.5. Familiarity with examples of concepts and models from the above teachings and philosophy, relevant to the practice of Yoga.  

1.6. GURUS AND MASTERS   

  1.6.1. Familiarity with the concepts of teacher, guru, master, lineage 

  1.6.2. Familiarity with the contribution of the  yogis like 

SECTION 2: Introduction to basic Yoga Texts 

2.1 Familiarity with the following Yoga texts 

  2.1.1 The Yoga sutras of Patanjali 

    a) Yoga anushasana 

    b) Concept of citta 

    c) Citta vritti 

    d) Citta prasadana  

    e) Panch Klesha f) Ashtanga Yoga 

  2.1.2 The Bhagavat Gita 

    a) The context of the Bhagavat Gita

    b) Principles and concepts of the streams of Yoga as per the Bhagavat Gita 

    c) The concept of karma, sthitha prajna, bhakti in the Bhagavat Gita 

  2.1.3 Hatha Yoga theory 

    a) Introduction the hatha Yoga parampara 

    b) General introduction to hatha Yoga texts 

    c) Concept of mitahara, pathya, apathya, types of Yoga aspirants 

    d) Badhak tatva and sadhak tatva, principles to be followed by Hatha Yoga practitioner. 

    e) Shatkarma, asanas, pranayama, bandhas, mudras, pratyahara, dhyana and Samadhi as described in Hatha Yoga Pradipika. 

SECTION 3: Applications of Yoga (Human Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology) 

3.1 Human Anatomy Physiology  

  a. Familiarity with the major systems in the body – skeletal, muscular, respiratory, nervous, cardio-vascular, endocrine, excretory, digestive and reproductive  

  b. Familiarity with the effects of Hatha Yoga as compared to other forms of exercise - on the joints, bones, muscles, heart, brain and so on, and therefore on health and well-being. 

  c. Familiarity with the benefits of various asana on different parts of the human body 

3.2 Obstacles  

  a. Familiarity with obstacles in Yoga practices 

  b. Familiarity with limitations and contra-indications of specific Yoga practices 

 3.3 Yogic diet 

  a. Familiarity with the Triguna 

  b. Familiarity with an Ayurvedic approach to diet and nutrition; and the ethical and spiritual reasons for a saatvik vegetarian diet. 

  c. Familiarity with the different diets, and its effects on the anatomy and physiology, Yogic diet – a lacto vegetarian, saatvik approach to food. 

  d. Familiarity with the benefits of Yogic diet on the physical and mental well-being and as an enabler for further practice of Yoga 

3.4 Psychology 

Familiarity with  

  a. Concepts of cognition, perception. 

  b. Theories of cognition and non-cognition 

  c. Personality traits and classification 

  d. Familiarity with the Indian Psychology 

Psychology as per Bhagavat Gita 

Psychology as per the Yoga stras of Patanjali 

SECTION 4: Communication  

4.1 Teaching environment 

  a.  Knowledge and demonstration ability to prepare the class room with cleanliness, proper laying of the mat, sufficient spacing, decorum 

  b. Knowledge and Demonstrated ability  

    i. To prepare the course schedule giving due weightage to various aspects of the practice of Yoga 

    ii. To teach to a pre-defined script through a standard teaching process 

  a. Describing the practice (name, meaning, justification, category, type, counts, complementary postures) 

  b. Demonstration (silent demo, demo with counts, demo with counts breathing and explanation) 

  c. Benefits and limitation 

  d. Single group practice 

  e. Practice in pairs 

  f. Explanation of Subtle points 

  g. Whole group practice 

  h. Question answers 

    iii. To teach as per the daily plan and the course schedule 

    iv. To keep records of aspirants enrolled, their attendance and their progress report during the programme 

    v. To obtain feedback from the aspirants and make course correction as appropriate 

  c. Knowledge and Demonstrated ability to use the four teaching techniques of observation, instructions, touch and demonstration. 

SECTION 5: Sukhshma Vyayama and Shat Karma  

5.1 Shat Kriyas (cleansing techniques) 

a.  Knowledge of Shat kriyas the six classical exercises for purifying the body and mind and demonstrated ability to perform the same 

  i.  Kapalabhati 

  ii.  Neti (Jal neti – with water and Sutra neti with a catheter) 

  iii.  Dhauti which includes vatasara, agnisara and kunjal kriyas  

  iv. Trataka and pratyahara by gazing at a candle flame, or a specific point of concentration). 

b.  Knowledge of the shat kriyas to cleanse the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body as a way to move from gross experiences to more subtle experiences 

5.2 Sukshma Vyayama 

a.  Knowledge of movement of key joints of the body and the demonstrated ability to perform the same

  i.  Neck 

  ii.  Shoulder 

  iii.  Trunk 

  iv. Knee 

  v.  Ankle 

b.  Knowledge of the benefits of each of these practices and their compounding effect on the gross bodies. 

SECTION 6: Surya Namaskar and Yogasana 

6.1  Suryanamaskara (Sun Salutation posture sequence) 

a.  In-depth knowledge and Demonstration ability to perform Suryanamaskara  

6.2  Yogasana: 

 a.  In-depth knowledge of 15 basic postures as below and demonstrated ability to perform these postures. 

  i.  The headstand, the shoulder stand, the plough, the bridge, the wheel, the fish, the sitting forward bend, the cobra, the locust, the bow, the half spinal twist, the crow/peacock, the standing forward bend and the triangle 

b. In-depth knowledge of another five asanas chosen by the applicant and demonstrated ability to perform the same.  

c.  Knowledge of the Sanskrit names of the postures and breathing exercises, detailed benefits and caution. 

d.  Knowledge of the five spinal movements – inverted, forward, backward, lateral twist and lateral bend and neutral positions of the spine 

e.  Knowledge of 360 degree, all round, Yogic exercise through the practice of asanas, proper relaxation, proper breathing, contra-indications, cautions and medical considerations; obvious and subtle benefits; and modification in basic postures to accommodate limitations 

SECTION 7: Pranayama and Meditation  

7.1 Pranayama  

a.  Knowledge and Demonstrated ability to perform abdominal (and diaphragmatic), thoracic, clavicular breathing and the full Yogic breath, anuloma viloma (alternate nostril breathing). 

b.  Knowledge and Demonstrated ability to perform advanced pranayama bhramari, surya bheda, sheetali and seetkari and sadanta and ujjayi. Chandrabheda, Suryabheda and the knowledge of its benefits, limitation and applications.  

7.2  Meditation  

a.  Knowledge and Demonstrated ability to perform Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and to demonstrate allied practices like Mudras, Japa Mala, Mantras, relaxation. 

b.  Demonstrated ability to perform meditation 

c.  Knowledge of the environment for meditation and the benefits of meditation on health and its practical application in modern life  

SECTION 8: Teaching Practice 

8.1  In-depth knowledge of 

a.  The scope of practice of Yoga and how to assess the need for referral to other professional services when needed 

b.  Observed capacity for, well-developed communication skills: listening, presence, directive and non-directive dialogue.  

8.2  Demonstrated ability 

a.  To recognize, adjust, and adapt to specific aspirant needs in the progressive classes.

b.  To recognize and manage the subtle dynamics inherent in the teacher - aspirant relationship.  

8.3 Principles and skills for educating aspirants 

a.  In-depth knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply effective teaching methods, adapt to unique styles of learning, provide supportive and effective feedback, acknowledge the aspirant's progress, and cope with difficulties. 

b.  In-depth knowledge of and demonstrated ability to transmit the value of self-awareness and self- responsibility throughout the process.  

c.  In-depth knowledge of and demonstrated ability to develop and adjust appropriate practice strategies to the aspirant.  

8.4 Principles and skills for working with groups 

a.  Familiarity with and Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate group programs. 

b.  Familiarity of group dynamics and allied techniques of communication skills, time management, and the establishment of priorities and boundaries. 

c.  Familiarity with techniques to address the specific needs of individual participants, to the degree possible in a group setting.   

6. EVALUATION CRITERIA 

The criteria for evaluation of candidates includes assessing the knowledge and skill of the Yoga Professional. The weightage of knowledge and skills is equally distributed while evaluating all the levels of Yoga Professionals. The assessment of Yoga Professionals shall be based on the scores secured by them. 

The mark distribution for Level 1 Yoga Teacher is presented in Table 2. This table indicates the distribution of marks in various sections of under Knowledge and Skill. For levels 2 (Master) and 3 (Guru) while the attributes of Knowledge and Skill shall remain the same the weightage will be adjusted as per the focus required in the level 2 and 3.   

Table 2 

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