• What is Kundalini?
  Kundalini Phyiology.
  Preparing for the kundalini yoga.
  Four form of Aakening.
  The path of kriya yoga.

• Introduction to the Chakras
  Ajna Chakra.
  Mooladhara Chakra.
  Swadhisthana Chakra.
  Manipura Chakra.
  Anahata Chakra.
  Vishuddhi Chakra.
  Bindu.
  Sahasrara and Samadhi.

• Rules and Preparation
  Posture In Kundalini Yoga.
  Chakra Sadhana
  Practice for Ajna Chakra.
  Practice for Mooladhara Chakra.
  Practice for Swadhisthana Chakra.
  Practice for Manipura Chakra.
  Practice for Anahata Chakra.
  Practice for Vishuddhi Chakra.
  Practice for Bindu.
  The Kriya yoga practice.

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• STANDING POSTURES
  Padangusthasana
  Pada Hastasana
  Utthita Trikonasana A, B
  Utthita Parsvakonasana A,B
  Prasarita Padottanasana A,B,C,D
  Parsvottonasana
  Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
  Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
  Utkatasana
  Virabhadrasana I
  Virabhadrasana II
• SITTING POSTURES
  Dandasana
  Paschimottanasana A,B,C
  Purvottasana
  Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana
  Trianga Mukaikapada Paschimottanasana
  Janu Sisrasana A,B,C
  Marichyasana A,B,C,D
  Paripurna Navasana
  Bhujapidasana
  Kurmasana
  Supta Kurmasana
  Garbha Pindasana
  Kukkutasana
  Baddha Konasana A,B
  Upavista Konasana A,B
  Supta Konasana
  Supta Padangustasana
  Ubhaya Padangustasana
  Urdvha Mukha Paschimottanasana
  Setu Bandhasana
  Urdvha Dhanurasana
  Paschimottanasana
  Shavasana
• FINISHING & CLOSING POSTURES
  Salamba Sarvangasana
  Halasana
  Karnapidasana
  Urdvha Padmasana
  Pindasana
  Matsyasana
  Uttana Padasana
  Urdhva Dandasana
  Sirsasana
  Balasana
  Yoga Mudrasana
  Padmasana
  Tolasana
  Shavasana

Pranayama is the control of breath. The basic movements of pranayama are inhalation, retention of breath, and exhalation. “The yogi’s life is not measured by the number of days but by the number of his breaths,” says Iyengar.

• Four Aspects of Pranayama.
  Natural Breathing.
  Abdominal (or diaphragmatic) Breathing.
  Clavicular Breathing.
  Yogic Breathing.
  Nadi Shodhana Pranayama ( psychic network purification).
  Sheetali Pranayama ( cooling breath)
• Sheetkari Pranayama ( hissing breath).
  Bhramari Pranayama ( humming bee breath).
  Ujjayi Pranayama ( the psychic breath).
  Bhastrika Pranayama ( bellows breath).
  Kapalbhati Pranayama ( frontal brain cleansing breath).
  Moorchha Pranayama ( swooning or fainting breath).
  Surya Bheda Pranayama (vitality stimulating breath).

Students learn the technique of using seals or gestures to facilitate the flow of energy in their body.

• Introduction & Types of Mudra
  Hasta ( Hand Mudras)
  Mana ( Head mudras)
  Kaya ( Postural mudras)
  Bandha ( Lock mudras)
  Adhara ( Perineal mudras)
• The five Pranas-
  Prana, literally the “forward moving air”.
  Apana, literally the “air that moves away”.
  Udana, literally the “upward moving air”.
  Samana, literally the “balancing air”.
  Vyana, literally the “outward moving air”.

Students learn the technique of consciously blocking and unblocking energy flow to different parts of their body.

• Introduction to Bandhas.
  Preparation for Bandhas.
  Bandhas and the Granthis.
  Benefits of Bandhas.
• Jalandhara Bandha (Throat lock).
  Moola Bandha (Perineum contraction).
  Uddiyana Bandha (Abdominal contraction.)
  Maha Bandha (The great lock).

Meditation as a practice has gained wide popularity due to its numerous benefits.

• Introduction of Meditation
  Origion & history of Meditation
  Breath awarness Meditation
  AUM chanting Meditation
  Trataka Meditation.
  Dynamic Meditation.
• Ajapa Meditation.
  Antar Maun (Inner Silemce Meditation).
  Yoga Nidra.
  Silence Practice.
  Meditation Pose.

Yoga nidra, a Sanskrit term meaning "yogic sleep" is a deep relaxation technique and a form of meditation.Also called "psychic sleep," yoga nidra is a state between sleeping and waking.

• How to do Yoga Nidra
  Benefits of Yoga Nidra.
  Getting ready for Yoga Nidra.

Yogic cleansing exercises are important to learn how to incorporate your breath and meditate properly during physical aspects of yoga. It also removes the blockages in the energy channels.

• Introduction to Shatkarma.
  Preparation for Shatkarma.
  Benefits of Shatkarma.
• Jala Neti (Nasal cleansing with water)
  Rubber Neti (Nasal cleansing with rubber)
  Vaman Dhauti (Regurgitative cleansing)
  Nauli (Abdominal massaging)

Proper understanding of the physical body will help to prevent injury before, during and after practice. There are two kinds of yoga anatomy: physical and spiritual. Understanding both types is needed.

• Body Planes
  Joints
  Anatomical Movements
  Muscle & Posture
  Yoga & Posture
  Muscular System
  Spine
  Deformities of the spine
  Pelvic Region
  The Human Knee
  Tendon & Ligaments
  Rhomboids minor & major
  Supraspinatus Muscle
  Infraspinatus Muscle
  Subscapularis Muscle
• Teres Minor
  Deltoid
  Bicep Brachii
  Tricep Brachii
  Pectoralis Minor
  Rectus Abdominus
  Trapezius
  Latissimus Dorsi
  Llipsoas
  Digestive System
  Circulatory System
  Respiratory System
  Nervous System
  Endocrine System
  Chakra

Yoga Philosophy is the foundation of our yoga practice and is the key to earn yogic strength. Through the path of Vedanta Philosophy, you will establish a solid, well-rounded yoga practice.

• Sanatana Dharma
  Vedas
  Puranas
  The Four Goals of Life
  The Four Stage of Life
  The Vedic System of Duties
  The Six System of Indian Philosophy
  Patanjali’s Yog Sutras
  Citta Vritti
  Afflictions of the mind
• The Eight Limbs of Yog
  Stages of Samadhi
  The Six Yoga System
  Jnana Yoga
  Bhakti Yoga
  Karma Yoga
  Mantra Yoga
  Hatha Yoga
  Laya Yoga
  Raja Yoga

Students will take turns practicing their teaching skills by performing in front of their peers and teachers.

• Demonstration
  Alignment
  Instructions

A yoga teacher should efficiently perform the practical applications of class planning and preparation. At Adi Yogpeeth, our students will learn how to create a positive and peaceful class environment for an enjoyable and transformative experience.

• Positive & conscious communication.
  Friendship and trust.
  Time management.
  Qualities of a teacher.
  Principles of demonstrating, observation, assisting, correcting.
• Use of voice in class
  Mental & emotional preparation for teaching.
  Class preparation
  Step by step class structure planning.

Students will take turns practicing their teaching skills by performing in front of their peers and teachers.

• Written Test
  Oral Test
  Attendance
  Performance & Behavior