CERTIFICATE COURSE

IN YOGA FOR
PROTOCOL INSTRUCTOR
(CCYPI)
Three Months Duration
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Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India
68, Ashok Road, Near Gole Dak Khana, New Delhi – 110 001
Ph : 011-23730417-18, 23351099, Telefax : 011-23711657
Email : mdniy@yahoo.co.in; Website : www.yogamdniy.nic.in

Director’s Message
Yoga is essentially spiritual. It dignifies the essential unity that is the basis of life. It embraces the
full spectrum of reality, from the most spiritual to the most material. The Philosophy of Yoga is practical and
applicable in our day-to-day living. The practice of Yoga is a process of self-discovery. It is an awakening
of long deep rooted memories of whom and what we really are! Yoga, as union, implies perfect harmony
of body and mind. It implies the harmonious integration of personality. The most common benefit of Yoga
practice is the sense of well being at all levels of our existence.
Yoga has now got worldwide acceptance. On 11th December 2014, the 193 member UNGA approved
India’s proposal by consensus with a record 177 co-sponsoring countries, a resolution to establish 21st
June as “International Day of Yoga”. In its resolution, the UNGA recognised that Yoga provides a holistic
approach to health and well-being and wider dissemination of information about the benefits of practicing
Yoga for the health of the world population. Now, Yoga has been inscribed as intangible cultural heritage
of humanity by UNESCO on 1st December, 2016. Yoga brings harmony in all walks of life and thus,
is known for disease prevention, health promotion and management of many lifestyle-related disorders.
Accordingly, International Day of Yoga (IDY) is being celebrated worldwide on 21st June every year.
Millions of people participated in commemorating IDY throughout the world. This shows the importance
and growing demand for Yoga.
MDNIY is conducting one year Diploma in Yoga Science for Graduates from the last 21
years which is very popular course within and outside India. The Diploma holders are getting ample job
opportunities both in public and private sectors. Apart from the said course, the Institute has started B.Sc.
(Yoga Science) of three years duration from the academic year 2012-13 with the affiliation of Guru Gobind
Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi. The Institute is also conducting many other Yoga Educational,
Therapy and Training Programs. It is also conducting many activities for promotion, propagation and
research of Yoga.
Certificate Course in Yoga for Protocol Instructor has been devised to cater the need of Yoga
Instructor/Teachers to spread the Yogic Concept of Wellness throughout the world, which is also the
mandate of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India.

(Dr. Ishwar V. Basavaraddi)

Director

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1. MDNIY Profile 1
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Details of Programme: Certificate Course in Yoga for Protocol

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Instructor (CCYPI)

3. Scheme of Examination and Evaluation 21

4. Course Structure 25

5. Syllabus for Entrance for admission to CCYPI 31

6. Medical Certificate 33

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 1 Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY)

The Institute

Morarji Desai National Institute of

Yoga (MDNIY) is an autonomous organisation
registered under the Societies Registration Act,
1860 and functioning under Ministry of AYUSH,
Govt. of India. MDNIY came into existence
on 01.04.1998 by upgrading erstwhile Central
Research Institute for Yoga (CRIY) which was
established in the year 1976.

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MDNIY was established to act as a Centre of Excellence in the field of Yoga. As the demand
for the system of Yoga is increasing rapidly at the global level, the Institute is striving hard to fulfil
the current need and demand of the people from every corner.

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Aim
The Aim of the Institute is to promote deeper understanding of Yoga philosophy and
practices based on ancient Yoga Traditions for holistic health and well-being of all.

Objectives
Objectives of the Institute are-

• To act as a Centre of Excellence in Yoga;

• To develop, promote and propagate the philosophy, science and art of Yoga; and

• To provide and promote facilities of teaching, training, therapy and research to fulfil the
above two objectives.

Vision
Health, Happiness and Harmony for all through Yoga.

Mission
To provide the best of Yoga Education, Training, Therapy and Research facilities to the
aspirants, researchers and practitioners of Yoga to meet the aspirations of modern age.

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 Location
The Institute is situated at 68, Ashok Road, opposite to Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, Near
Gole Dak Khana. MDNIY is approximately 20 kms from Indira Gandhi International Airport;
about 2 kms from New Delhi Railway Station and 8 kms from Inter State Bus Terminus (I.S.B.T.).
It can be reached by local transport of Delhi Transport Corporation buses from all corners of Delhi,
Gurgaon, Ghaziabad and Noida and for Metro Train travellers Patel Chowk is the nearest station
for the Institute.

The Management
The Institute is fully funded by Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. The authorities and
the officers of the Institute are - The President, The General Body, The Governing Council, The
Director and such other committees, sub-committees, authorities and officers as may be appointed
by the Governing Council, e.g. Standing Finance Committee, Scientific Advisory Committee,
Academic Committee etc.

The Minister of State (Independent charge), Ministry of

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AYUSH, Govt. of India is the President of the General Body of the

Institute. The Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India is the
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Chairman of the Governing Council. The Director of the Institute

is the Chief Executive Officer and “Head of the Department” of the
Institute and exercises the power of “Head of the Department” and
inter-alia, discharges the duties as mentioned in the MoA and bye-
laws of the Institute.
Shri Shripad Yesso Naik
Hon’ble Minister of State (I/C)
Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India
President GB

Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha Sh. P.N. Ranjit Kumar

Secretary AYUSH GOVERNING COUNCIL (12 Members) Joint Secretary AYUSH
Govt. of India Chairperson Govt. of India
Chairperson GC Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India Chairman SAC and SFC

Scientific Advisory Committee Standing Finance Committee Academic Committee

(7 Members) (6 Members) (6 Members)
Chairman Chairman Chairman
Joint Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH Joint Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH Director, MDNIY

Chief Executive Officer

Director, MDNIY

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The Director
Dr. Ishwar V. Basavaraddi is the Director of the Institute since June 2005.
Earlier, he worked as Instructor / Lecturer / Head of the Deptt. of Yoga Studies,
Karnataka University, Dharwad, Karnataka for 16 years. He has more than 29
years of professional experience in Yoga education, therapy and research. He
has imparted Yoga training and therapy to more than Eighty Thousand people
of diverse sections of the society.

Dr. Basavaraddi is basically a Physicist having done his M.Sc. in Physics and later, he turned
to Yoga Philosophy. He did his MA in Philosophy and PhD in Yoga Philosophy. He has two Post
Graduate Diplomas to his credit-one in Yoga Education and another one in Computer Application.
He has also got Yoga training for Advance Yoga Sadhna at eminent Yoga Institute under reputed
Indian Yoga Masters. He is also serving the Chief Executive Officer of Yoga Certification Board
of MDNIY, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. Several Initiatives have been taken up under his
stewardship to propagate and promote Yoga across the country and abroad.

Infrastructure Facilities

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The Institute has a new state-of-art

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complex with ultramodern building and air-
conditioned Conference Hall, Auditorium,
Meditation Hall, Yoga Practical Halls and
Class Rooms. The 50-seater Conference Hall
is well equipped with a LCD projector and
other latest audio visual technological facilities
for presenting research papers, conducting meetings, mini-conferences and seminars etc. Bigger
seminars, conferences and workshops are conducted in the Auditorium which is equipped with
latest audio visual and lighting system with a capacity of 168 seats. Natural light beaming from its
beautiful circular dome renders the atmosphere of the sound proof Meditation Hall appropriately
serene.

The Institute has Amphitheatre with seating capacity of around 500. It is being used for
International Yoga Fests, Yoga demonstrations and other socio-cultural activities.

The Academic Block has the aesthetically designed, ultra-modern, well-furnished and
fully illuminated classrooms with the latest digital acoustics where theory and practical classes of
different educational courses and training are conducted.

Regular Yoga practical classes of Shatkarma (cleansing) practices are conducted in the
triangular Kriya Block.
Working Hours
The Institute works from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm on all working days. However, the Yoga
Education, Therapy and Training programmes run between 6:00 am to 8:00 pm on all working
days. Weekend Yoga programmes are also being run on Saturday’s during the scheduled hours.

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 Canteen
Canteen facility is available at the Institute premises wherein natural healthy food items-
fruits and juices are being served at nominal rates.

Library
The Institute has a centrally air conditioned
Library, having more than 15,000 volumes on
Yoga and allied subjects, available to all students.
It is also accommodating the AYUSH Library,
where the literatures related to different Indian
Systems of Medicine are available.

Learning Resource Centre

The Institute established a Learning Resource Centre (LRC) for Yoga at MDNIY. The LRC
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is the literature predomination resource that is useful for academic and research purposes. It’s a
hybrid collection of printed as well electronic resources.
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Computer Laboratory
The Institute has a Computer Laboratory wherein
computers with internet facilities are available for
students free of cost. Xerox facilities are also available
in the Lab at very nominal rates.

Bio-chemistry Laboratory
The Institute’s Laboratory is equipped with technically qualified experts having facilities
for Pathological and Biochemical tests.

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Teaching Departments
The Institute functions under the following Teaching Departments :

1. Department of Yoga Education

2. Department of Yoga Therapy
3. Department of Yoga Philosophy
4. Department of Yoga and Human Consciousness
5. Department of Human Anatomy
6. Department of Human Physiology
7. Department of Allied Sciences
8. Department of Languages

These Teaching Departments are also supported by :

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1. Department of Yoga Research
2. Department of Communication and Documentation

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3. Department of Administration

Yoga Educational Programmes

B.Sc. (Yoga)
• This course is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Dwarka,
New Delhi.
• The course is designed to impart the knowledge, skills and techniques of Yoga to enable them to
become an institutionally qualified Yoga professional. It is a full time regular course of 3 years
duration, comprising 6 semesters.
• Eligibility: Pass in 12th Class of 10+2 pattern of CBSE or equivalent in any Science stream
with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks.
• Intake Capacity: 30

Diploma in Yoga Science (D.Y.Sc.) for Graduates

Diploma in Yoga Science for Graduates (D.Y.Sc.) is a full time, regular, non-residential course
of one year duration comprising two semesters. The course is designed to impart knowledge and
skills of yoga to enable the aspirants to institutionally qualified Yoga Instructors.
• Eligibility: A candidate possessing a Graduate degree (qualifying examination) in any discipline
from a recognized University in India or abroad with minimum 50% of marks is eligible for
admission to the Diploma in Yoga Science (for General Merit Candidates). However, for SC/
ST/OBC candidates it will be 45% for eligibility to admission to the above Course. The above
criteria also applies to Special Category seats.

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 • Intake Capacity: 120 + 12 seats are reserved for special category. 15% seats over and above
the total seats shall be for foreign candidates. 05% seats over and above the total seats shall be
for persons with Differently Abled.

Certificate Course in Yoga for Protocol Instructor(CCYPI)

• The course is designed to impart the knowledge, skills and techniques of Yoga to enable the
participants to become an institutionally qualified skilled Yoga Professionals and to teach
Common Yoga Protocol for Wellbeing.
• Moreover, the aim of the course is to impart classical, scientific Yoga education, training and
also to produce Protocol Yoga instructors for promotion of Yoga.
Eligibility
i) The candidate should have passed 10th standard from a recognized board or its equivalent.
ii) Foundation Course in Yoga Science for Wellness (50 hrs.) from MDNIY OR equivalent from
any Central/State University, Yoga Institutions recognized or accredited by Yoga Certification
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Board, Ministry of AYUSH OR Yoga professionals having a minimum of 5 years’ experience

in active teaching and training in Yoga with valid documentations.
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iii) The candidates must be medically fit. No person with chronic ailments is allowed to take
admission.
• Intake Capacity: : 30 seats per batch. Reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC as per Government
of India rules. 15% seats over and above the total seats shall be for foreign candidates. 05%
seats over and above the total seats shall be for persons with Differently Abled.
• Duration
The duration of the programme will be Three Months. The course usually will start from - i)
April ii) July iii) October and iv) January.

Certificate Course in Yoga for Wellness Instructor(CCYWI)

• The course is designed to impart the knowledge, skills and techniques of Yoga to enable the
participants to become an institutionally qualified skilled Yoga Professionals and teach Yoga
for wellness.
• Moreover, the aim of the course is to impart classical, scientific Yoga education, training and
also to produce Wellness Yoga Instructors for promotion of health. The course is focused to
impart basic knowledge about Yoga, its basis and applications for wellness principles in daily
lives.
• The main objective is to produce the master trainers in Yoga for imparting Yoga education and
training Yoga for wellness.

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Eligibility:
i) A pass in 10+2 from a recognized Board or its equivalent.
ii) Foundation Course in Yoga Science for Wellness (50 hrs.) from MDNIY OR its equivalent from
any Central/State University, Yoga Institutions recognized or accredited by Yoga Certification
Board, Ministry of AYUSH OR Yoga professionals having a minimum of 5 years’ experience
in active teaching and training in Yoga with valid documentations.
iii) The candidates must be medically fit. No person with chronic ailments is allowed to take
admission.

Intake Capacity: 30 seats per batch. 15% seats over and above the total seats shall be for foreign
candidates. 05% & seats over and above the total seats shall be for persons with Differently Abled.
• Duration
The duration of the course shall be of one semester (24 credits) or maximum of 6 months. The
course usually will start from - i) July and ii) January.

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Proposed Courses for the Year 2019-20

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M.Sc. (Yoga)
• The course is designed to promote the awareness for positive health and personality development
in the student through Yoga.
• Instilling and inculcating the general interest and inquisitive knowledge about Yoga for
Health,personality development and spiritual evolution.
• To teach Yoga therapy to students for prevention and treatment of lifestyle related diseases.
• To produce manpower to give Yoga Training and Yoga Therapy at all levels.
• To assist physicians/ consultants to give Yoga Training and Therapy at hospitals.
• To generate manpower to assist in Yoga Research Projects.
• To encourage the pupil to be a global citizen, serving the human beings at large through the
noble profession of Yoga.
Eligibility
• B.Sc. (Yoga) or a Science/Medical/Para-Medical/Physiotherapy Graduate with Oneyear
Diploma in Yoga Science with Minimum 50% marks from a recognized University or anInstitute
of National repute.
• A candidate should be medically fit. A Medical Fitness Certificate in this regard issued fromthe
Medical Officer of the Institute shall be produced. Candidates suffering from any chronicdisease
are advised not to seek admission to this course.
Duration
• The duration of the programme will be 2 years (4 semesters).

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 Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy (PGDYT) for Medicos and Para-medicos
• The course is designed to promote awareness for positive health and personality development
in the student through Yoga.
• To teach medical professionals to integrate Yoga therapy in their medical practice for prevention
and treatment of lifestyle diseases.
• To orientate paramedical and medical Graduates of any system of medicine to learn and
administer Yoga therapy modules for lifestyle related common ailments.
• To introduce holistic principles of Indian Systems of Medicine to medical professionals.
• To orient the medical professionals on the psycho-physiological mechanisms of Yogic practices.
Eligibility
• Any Medical/Para-Medical/Physiotherapy (minimum 4 years or more) Graduate with minimum
50% marks from the recognized University or Institutions approved by regulatory body.
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• A candidate should be medically fit. A Medical Fitness Certificate in this regard issued from the
Medical Officer of the Institute shall be produced. Candidates suffering from any chronicdisease
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are advised not to seek admission to this course. Format of medical certificate is enclosed
herewith.
Intake Capacity: 20
Duration
• The course will be of one academic year (two semesters) duration.

Yoga Training Courses

Foundation Course in Yoga Science for Wellness (FCYScW)
Foundation Course in Yoga Science for Wellness (FCYScW) is a part time course of 1 month
duration (50 Hrs.). The classes are conducted for 5 days in a week for 2 hrs. duration ina day
preferable from 03:30 PM to 05:30 PM in theevening. However, the timings may change as per the
convenience of the Institute.
• Eligibility: This course is open for all individuals who have passed the Matriculation (Xth)
examination from a recognized Board or its equivalent. But, the person not having Matriculation
or formal education and found suitable may be also be permitted with the permission of the
Director MDNIY.
• Intake Capacity: 45 per batch

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Advanced Yoga Sadhana
Advanced Yoga Sadhana is a part time course of 3 months duration is conducted from Monday to
Friday.
• Eligibility : A candidate who have completed Certificate course in Yogasana and Certificate
Course in Pranayama & Meditation or Certificate Course in Yoga for Wellness Instructor of
MDNIY.
• Intake Capacity: Max. 45 candidates.

Health Promotion Programmes

• Health Promotion Programme (HPP): Health Promotion Programmes of one hour each are
conducted from 6.00 AM to 7.00 AM and 07:00 am to 08:00 AM on all working days.
• Yoga Therapy for Diabetes/ Obesity/ Metabolic Disorder: Yoga Therapy Programme are
conducted for the patients from 8:00 am to 9.00 am and 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm on all working
days.
• Saturday Yoga Training Programme: Weekend Yoga Training Programme are conducted

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from 6.30 AM to 11.00 AM Only on Saturdays.

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Yoga Therapy Programmes
Out Patient Department
• The Institute is having Yoga Therapy OPD which works on all working days from 08:00 AM
to 04:30 PM.
• Diabetic Clinic works on all working days from 8.00 AM to 10.00 AM.
• The Yoga Therapy OPD consists of Senior Medical Officer, Dietician, Yoga Therapist.
• The needy people shall visit the SMO for consultancy then accordingly the Dietician, Yoga
Therapist for suitable Yoga Therapy Programme.
• The OPD is attached with a Pathology/Bio-chemistry Lab.
• Yoga Therapy programmes of one hour each are conducted from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM on all
working days.
• Individual Yoga Therapy Programme: Individual Yoga Therapy session of maximum one
hour duration is conducted from 10.00 AM to 4.00 PM on all working days.

Yoga Centres at Sports Authority of India (SAI) Stadia

Yoga Training Programmes and Courses are being conducted at the following SAI stadia
under the auspices of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi w.e.f 1st August, 2016.

A. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Pool Complex, Talkatora Garden, New Delhi
B. Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate, New Delhi
C. Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex, IP Estate, Near Raj Ghat, New Delhi
D. Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Bhishma Pitamah Marg, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
(Timings: 07:00 am to 10:30 am & 04:00 pm to 07:30 pm)

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 Yoga Training Programmes Outside the Institute
The Institute will arrange to provide Yoga Instructors to the Govt. / Private Organizations /
RWAs interested in conducting Yoga Training Programme in their locality (only in Delhi and NCR).
The Yoga instructors will be provided on part time basis. Interested organizations may contact the
Institute for conducting Yoga training programmes in their nearby locality with necessary details.

Yoga Therapy Centres at AYUSH/Allopathy Hospitals

The Institute has established Yoga Therapy Centres in Delhi with the basic objective of main
streaming Yoga in the existing health care system. These Centres are providing Yoga consultation
and imparts Yoga Training and Therapy to the aspirants/patients in the following Hospitals:

1. Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, North Campus, Delhi – 110007

Rajan Babu Institute of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, Dhaka colony, Kingsway
2.
Camp, Delhi – 110009
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National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New
3.
Delhi – 110095
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Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Jhilmil Colony, Dilshad Garden, Delhi
4.
– 110095
(Timings: 09:00AM to 04:00 PM on all working days)

PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE UNITS OF YOGA IN CGHS WELLNESS

CENTRES IN DELHI AND NCR
MDNIY has established 19 Preventive Health Care Units of Yoga in CGHS Wellness
Centres in Delhi and NCR. Regular Yoga training programmes are being held in these Units.
However, only the CGHS card holders can avail this facility.
1. CGHS Wellness Centre, C Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi - 58
2. CGHS Wellness Centre, Sadiq Nagar, Siri Fort Road, New Delhi
3. CGHS Wellness Centre, New Police Line, Kingsway Camp, Delhi
4. CGHS Wellness Centre, R-55, Sector-11, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
5. CGHS Wellness Centre, Nangalraya, D Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi
6. CGHS Wellness Centre, Sadar Bazar, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi - 10
7. CGHS Wellness Centre, Near Harinagar Ghanta Ghar, New Delhi
8. CGHS Wellness Centre, M.B. Sector-1, Pushpa Vihar, New Delhi
9. CGHS Wellness Centre, Flat No. 647, 648, Krishi Kunj, Inder Puri, New Delhi
10. CGHS Wellness Centre, Palam Colony, Manglapuri, New Delhi
11. CGHS Wellness Centre, No. 68, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

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12. CGHS Wellness Centre, 23, Pusa Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi
13. CGHS Wellness Centre, D-II/257. 259. Vinay Marg, New Delhi
14. CGHS Wellness Centre, R. K. Puram, Sector-6, New Delhi
15. CGHS Wellness Centre, Lajpat Nagar Market, New Delhi
16. CGHS Wellness Centre, Laxmibai Nagar, New Delhi
17. CGHS Wellness Centre (No. 68), Main Vikas Marg, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi
18. CGHS Wellness Centre, Mansarovar Park, Shahdara, Delhi - 32
19. CGHS Wellness Centre, Sector-IV, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi

(Timings: 07:30 AM to 02:00 PM on all working days)

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

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The Institute is involved in conducting the fundamental as well as the Clinical Research
related to Yoga. The Institute is having the basic infrastructure facility in terms of equipment and

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staff for the research on Yoga. It is proposed to take up collaborative research works with eminent
Research Centres, Modern Medicine Hospitals and Yoga Centres of the country.

Philosophico-Literary Research: The Institute is also conducting Philosophico-Literary research

work related to Yoga.

Collaborative Research: The Institute intend to conduct collaborative research projects in

collaboration with Premier Medical Institution / Hospitals with a view to promote the research in
Yoga with reference to specialized fields.

MDNIY has designated as WHO Collaborating Centre (WHOCC) in Traditional Medicine:

MDNIY has been designated as a collaborating centre for traditional medicine (YOGA)
for 4 years (2013-14). The Institute has re-designated as collaborating centre for next four years
(2017-2021) with the Terms of Reference (TOR) “to contribute to WHO’s effort in promoting
evidence based Yoga practice for managing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)”, under this we
have to complete five activities.

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 YOGA PROMOTION ACTIVITIES
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International Day Yoga (IDY)

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Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga is actively participating in International Day of

Yoga on June 21.

Institute played a pivotal role in making the events a grand success. Common Yoga Pro-
tocol and Yoga DVD’s for IDY were prepared by the Institute in consultation with eminent Yoga
Experts and the officials of various Ministries, Govt. of India.

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The International Yoga Fest
Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga organises the International Yoga Fest (IYF)-A Curtain
Raiser for International Day of Yoga. The institute successfully organised three International
Yoga Fests in 2016, 2017 & 2018. The IYF witnessed the auspicious presence of eminent Yoga
Gurus,Yoga Master, Yoga Professionals, Scientists, Research Scholars, Policy makers and others
from Yoga fraternity.

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Bi-annual Seminars
Institute organises two seminars in a year on specific themes related to Yoga and Allied
Subjects to disseminate the knowledge to the Yoga Professionals.
Monthly Orientation Lectures
The Institute conducts Monthly Orientation Lectures Series on the first Friday of every month
by inviting professionals from Yoga and different fields who have achieved milestone in the field
to orient the students and the practitioners of the Institute.
Monthly Clinical Yoga Therapy Workshops
The Institute conducts Monthly Clinical Yoga Therapy Workshops on the first Saturday of
every month by inviting eminent experts of Yoga & Allied Sciences.There will be Mass Yoga
Classes, Yoga Therapy OPD, Stall etc.
Conferences and Workshops
The Institute organizes Conferences / Workshops on regular basis in collaboration with
eminent Yoga / Medical Institutes to disseminate and exchange the experiences of eminent Yogis,
Yoga Therapists and Researchers, Scientists as well as Yoga aspirants.

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 Pancham Swar
The Institute organizes a bi-monthly socio-cultural programme called ‘Pancham Swar’ on the
first Friday of every even month. This is to encourage the students and staff to participate in socio-
cultural activities and also help them to build up healthy inter-personal relationship.

Publication & Propagation

The Institute brings out booklets, leaflets, informative brochures etc. on fundamental aspects
of Yoga and Yogic practices as well as on different diseases for the benefit of common public.
Besides National / International events like International Day of Yoga, International Yoga Fest,
Health Exhibitions, Health Melas, Festivals, Seminars, Conferences etc. The Institute brings
out quarterly newsletter, which contains activities and programmes of the Institute in brief. The
Institute has also brought out some, books, booklets, IEC materials, Yoga charts, CDs, Calendars
etc. for the benefit of general public.
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 2 Details of Programme: Certificate Course in Yoga
for Protocol Instructor (CCYPI)
1. Preamble:
Yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian Tradition. Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline
based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind, body;
thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature and a holistic
approach to health wellbeing. Yoga has attracted global attention in recent years. The awareness
about Yoga practice is increasing among people from different walks of life, not only for preservation
and promotion of health, but also for the management of various diseases.
MDNIY is conducting various Yoga educational and training courses and programmes for
the promotion and development of Yoga. Recently, the Ministry of AYUSH has established Yoga
Certification Board (YCB) for certification of Yoga Professionals and Accreditation of Yoga
Institutions under the aegis of MDNIY. The Yoga Certification Board has recommended to issue

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certification of the Yoga Instructors of the following four levels:
Level-I Yoga Protocol Instructor

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Level-II Yoga Wellness Instructor
Level-III Yoga Teacher and Evaluator
Level-IV Yoga Master
To streamline the Yoga Education and training programmes, as mandated by YCB, MDNIY
would like to start this Short Term non-residential Certificate Courses on part time basis, at the
Institute or at other Extension Centres of the Institute including Yoga Centers run by the Institute
at other designated locations.

2. Title of the Course:

The course shall be called Certificate Course in Yoga for Protocol Instructor (CCYPI).

3. Eligibility Conditions:
i) A pass in 10th from a recognized Board or equivalent.
ii) Foundation Course in Yoga Science for Wellness (50 hrs.) from MDNIY
OR
Its equivalent from any Central/State University, Yoga Institutions recognized or accredited by
Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of AYUSH.
OR
Yoga professionals having a minimum of 5 years experience in active teaching and training in
Yoga with valid documentations.
iii) The candidates must be medically fit. No person with chronic ailments is allowed to take
admission.

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 4. Duration of the Course
The duration of the course shall be of three months. The course usually will start from -i) January
ii) April, iii) July and iv) October.

5. Intake Capacity:
30 seats per batch. Reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC as per Government of India rules. 15%
seats over and above the total seats shall be for foreign candidates. 05% seats over and above the
total seats shall be for persons with Differently Abled.

6. Medium of Instructions: Hindi/English

7. Admission Procedure:
i. An admission notice will be issued by the Institute 15 days prior to commencement of the
course on its Notice Board and Website.
ii. The prospectus with Application Form for admission to CCYPI can be obtained from the
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office of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) on payment of prescribed fees
as mentioned in the admission notification. The application form may also be downloaded
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from the Institute’s website www.yogamdniy.nic.in. In that case the applicant shall deposit the
requisite fees at the time of submission of Application Form.
iii. The application form duly filled in all respect, supported by the attested photo copies of all
necessary documents should be submitted at the registration counter of MDNIY on or before
the last date.
iv. The selection will be made on the basis of Entrace Test and the cut off percentage to qualify
the exam will be minimum 40 % marks in respect of all the categories including reserve
categories.
v. In case of persons getting equal marks, the criteria for the selection will be the marks obtained
by them in matriculation examination and in case of equal marks in matriculation then any
qualification in Yoga or other qualifications in AYUSH system or higher qualifications in
hierarchy.
vi. If any seats remained vacant in ST, it will be filled by tranferring the seat to SC and vice-versa.
vii. Still, if any seats in General Category remained vacant, they will be filled by Counselling as
per the decision of Admission Committee/Director.
viii. The provisional Selection list will be displayed on the Notice Board of MDNIY and uploaded
on its website no personal information will be given to the candidates.
ix. The office timings of the Institute are 09:00 am to 05:30 pm on all working days (Monday to
Friday).

Note: Admission will be processed between the dates of 16th to 30th of the month before starting
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8. Dress Code:
The dress shall be white T-shirt and trousers of selected color (or as decided by the Institute) both
for boys and girls which need to be purchased by the students on their own. Each candidate shall
attend the Institute’s formal classes and other functions only in the prescribed dress for summer as
well as in winter seasons with Institute’s Emblem thereon.

9. Selection Procedure:
Selection will be made on the basis of performance in Entrance Test of one hour duration, Consisting
of objective Questions based on the Syllabus of Foundation Course in Yoga Science of Wellness
being Conducted in MDNIY, will be held on the prescribed date as mentioned in the notification;
and Clearing of the medical Test.

10. Medical Test

There will be Medical Examination before a candidate is finally selected for admission in the
course. Selection will be subject to medical examination which will be conducted at Institute at
the cost of Rs. 50/-. The student will be permitted to submit other fees only after getting medical

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fitness Declaration Certificate from the Medical Officer of MDNIY.

11. Counseling & Payment of fees:

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All the candidates, who have passed the entrance test and cleared medical test, will appear
for counseling at the premises of MDNIY where the candidates will be required to bring their
Certificates/testimonials for verification and the amount of course fee. The candidates must bring
the following while coming for counseling.
a) Copy of 10th (Matriculation) Certificate or its equivalent from a recognized Board.
b) Copies of Certificate of Foundation Course in Yoga Science for Wellness from MDNIY
OR
Equivalent from other Universities/Institutions and Experience Certificates, if any.
c) Copy of Adhaar Card
d) Four passport size photographs
e) Course Fees (as mentioned in admission notice)
f) Cast and any other certificates for reserved category students.
12. Fees structure:
S.No. Description Other than SC/ST SC/ST Remarks
1. Cost of Prospectus 250/- 250/- At the time of making application
2. Course fee 6,000/- 3,000/- At the time of admission only
3. Examination Fee 500/- 500/- At the time of examination
4. Certification fee 250/- 250/- At the time of examination
TOTAL 7,000/- 4,000/-

Fees are subject to change.

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 13. Examination Rules:
i) The Theory and Practical examinations will be conducted in the last month of the course. The
results will be declared on the basis of performance in both theory and practical Examinations.
ii) A candidate failing in one or more theory/practical papers is allowed to re-appear for those
papers only, in which he/she has failed.
iii) A supplementary examination will be conducted within one month of declaration of the result
after payment of the requisite examination fee of Rs.500/-.
iv) Re-evaluation in Practical examination is not allowed. The theory answer books are recounted
just to ensure that all the questions attempted by the candidate have been evaluated or not,
that the marks awarded have been totaled up correctly or not and that the total marks have
been correctly carried over.
v) Fee chargeable for recounting of the answer book is Rs.200/- per subject and should be
deposited personally in the office of MDNIY on working days.
vi) The candidates are required to attend 80% of the total classes conducted during the course.
Those candidates whose attendance is below 80% shall not be eligible to appear in the
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examination. However, 5% attendance will be condoned on medical ground only on

production of medical certificate or at the discretion of the Director on valid grounds.
vii) Any candidate found indulging in any unfair or unethical practice during examination; he/she
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shall be barred from the course.

viii) Final examination results shall be displayed on the Notice Board and website of the Institute.
ix) The decision of the Board of Examiners / Director, MDNIY shall be final in all the matters
relating to examination.

14. Result:
Minimum marks to pass is 40 % marks in each theory and practical papers are-

15. Award of Class:

Pass Class
40% and above and below 50% in aggregate
Second Class
50% and above and below 60% in aggregate
First Class
60% and above and below 80% in aggregate
First Class with Distinction
80% and above in aggregate

Note: If a candidate has failed only in one theory/practical paper, he/she shall be given grace marks
of maximum 10% of the total marks of theory/practical paper.

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16. Award of the Certificate:
On successful completion of the course, an institutional Certificate of “Certificate Course in
Yoga for Protocol Instructor” will be awarded to the candidates who are successful in both theory
and practical examinations.

17. Voluntary Certification of Yoga Professionals Through YCB:

The course is designed in line with Level-1: Yoga Protocol Instructor of Yoga Certification
Board (YCB), Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India.
Those desires to get certified by the Yoga certification Board shall applied separately for voluntary
certification by paying prescribed fees of YCB. Guidelines for Voluntary Yoga Certification by
YCB will be informed in due course of time with a separate notice.

18. Rules & Regulations:

i) Mere applying for admission to the course does not confer any right upon the candidate to

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ii) Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate for admission.

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iii) No interim correspondence shall be entertained until admission.

iv) MDNIY owns no responsibility for providing employment.

v) Irregular attendance, habitual idleness, disobedience or unbecoming conduct in the premises

will render a student liable not to continue the course and his/her name shall be removed
from the rolls after prior notice.

vi) Use of Cell Phones during the class hours (both theory and practical) is strictly forbidden. If
found doing so, strict action shall be taken against the candidates.

vii) MDNIY shall take no responsibility during the course for any injury sustained by the student
though all precautions will be taken to prevent accidents.

viii) Permission for leave or absence from classes must be taken in writing from the course
Teacher/ Coordinator/ Director in advance. In case of illness, a Medical Certificate may be
submitted in time as per guidelines.

ix) The student’s concerned shall compensate any damage caused to the property of the Institute.

x) Students are responsible for the loss or damage of books, equipments, tools and instruments
used by them and necessary action will be taken.

xi) Student shall behave themselves in such manner that it shall not disturb peace and tranquility
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 xii) Absence from any activity of the scheduled program will be treated as a gross breach of
discipline.

xiii) No Union/Association shall be formed by the students.

xiv) Students should not visit the Staff Faculties/Members during class hours.

xv) Students should keep in mind that they are here not merely to study the ancient discipline of
Yoga, but also apply the same discipline and lifestyle to themselves.

xvi) The Director’s decision will be final in all matters related to discipline and smooth conduct
of the course.

xvii) Following are strictly forbidden/prohibited within the Institute..

a) Possession or use of alcoholic drinks/beverages.

b) Possession or use of addictive of hallucinogenic drugs.

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c) Psychotropic drugs.

d) Smoking & chewing tobacco/Gutkha Pouch/Chewing gum etc.

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e) Gambling/ Playing cards or games involving money or other valuables or other

articles.

f) Use of cell phone during the class hours or possession of fire arms or any lethal
weapon.

g) Ragging/teasing/harassment in any form is prohibited and punishable.

xviii) Students must attend Yoga practical classes on time daily; they must be empty stomach.

xix) MDNIY shall observe all the Gazetted Holidays.

xx) The student shall be required to follow the rules and regulations prescribed in the syllabus
and also amended/framed by the Morarji Desai national Institute of Yoga for improvement
in the quality of teaching, training and discipline, from time to time.

xxi) In case of any dispute, the case will be dealt under jurisdiction of Delhi courts, only.

xxii) All valuables/money shall be properly secured by the students. The Institute will not be
responsible for loss of any valuables/cash.

xxiii) Any unidentifiable objects in and around the Institute’s should not be touched but immediately
report to the available officers/officials for remedial action.

xxiv) MDNIY reserves the right to change, delete, alter and add any of the rules and regulations
as and when necessary, without prior notice.

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SCHEME OF TEACHING AND EXAMINATION
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN YOGA FOR PROTOCOL INSTRUCTOR
(Duration Three Months)

Hrs. of Credits
Subject Total
Paper Title of the Paper Instructions/
Code Marks
Course

Introduction to Yoga
20 Hrs. 2
I CCYPI-T101 and 100
Yogic Practices

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Introduction to Yoga 20 Hrs. 2
II CCYPI-T102 100
Texts

20 Hrs. 2
III CCYPI-T103 Yoga for Health Promotion 100

IV CCYPI-P104 Practical-I (Yoga Practicum) 100 120 Hrs. 6

Practical-II (Teaching
V CCYPI-P105 100 20 Hrs. 2
Technique in Yoga)

- - Grand Total 500 200 Hrs 14

Note: An institutional examination will be conducted usually in the last week of the course.
The duration of each paper (Both Theory and Practical’s) will be of 3 hrs.

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 Scheme of Examination and Evaluation

I. A maximum Three months period shall be apportioned into one course. There shall be course-
end examination after completion of the course which will be notified by the Institute.
II. The overall weightage of a course in the Syllabi and Scheme of Teaching and examination
shall be determined in terms of credits assigned to the course.
III. The evaluation of the students in a course shall have two components in the scheme of teaching
and examination and syllabi.
(i) Evaluation through a Course-end examination
(ii) Continuous evaluation by the teacher(s) of the course.
IV. There will be Four courses in an academic year. i) April ii) July iii) October iv) January
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and course end examination usually will be conducted in the last month of the course or
immediately after completion of the course.
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a. All course-end examinations will be held as per the Institute schedule which will be
notified by the Institute.
b. Candidates are allowed to write the said examinations either in English or in Hindi
c. The duration of each theory paper in course- end examinations of 70 Marks shall be 3.00
hours.
d. Each theory paper shall comprise questions from all the units with internal choices,
covering the entire syllabus.
V. Apart from the Course - end examinations there shall be One Class Test/ Assignments etc.
as part of Teacher/s Continuous evaluation of the Course.
a. The date/s, timings and the scheme of question papers etc. for these class tests/ assignments
shall be prepared by the concerned subject teachers in consultation with Course
Co-ordinator / Director of the Institute. The results of these unit tests shall be displayed
on the notice board of the institute for the information of the students.
VI. The distribution of weightage for various components of evaluation shall be as below:
A. THEORY COURSES (For 100 Marks)
(i) Course-end examination 70%
(ii) Continuous evaluation by the teachers 30%

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(i) Course-end examination 70%

(ii) Continuous evaluation by the teachers 30%

VII. THEORY COURSES

A.1 Course-end examination Total Marks: 70

Q. I. Multiple Choice/ Answer in a sentence or two/ Objective

Type questions (1 Mark Each)

(Questions from all the Units and all are compulsory) 25x1=25 Marks

Q.II. Short Note type questions (5 Marks Each)

(Questions from each unit with a choice) 3x5 =15 Marks

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Q.III. Long Answer/ Essay/ Short Essay type questions (10 Marks Each)

(Questions from each unit with a choice) 3x10=30Marks

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A.2. Continuous evaluation by the teachers: Total marks: 30

(i) One class test/ Assignment 20 marks

(ii) Attendance: 06 marks

90% & above 06 marks

80% and above but below 90% 04 marks

75% and above but below 80% 02 marks

Below 75% 00 marks

(iii) Participation in socio-cultural activities, monthly

lectures, workshops, Sports, discipline etc. 04 marks

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 VIII. PRACTICAL COURSES
A.1. Course-end Examination Total marks: 70
There shall be Course-end examinations of each practical course and distribution of marks
shall be as per the marks mentioned in each syllabus.
A.2. Continuous evaluation by the teachers Total marks: 30
A.2.1. The teachers Continuation evaluation shall be based on:
(i) Performance in the One practical class tests 20 marks
(ii) Punctuality and practical performance in
The regular practical classes 05 marks
(iii) Subjective experience and Self-assessment
Reports/Lab works etc. by the students 05 marks
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A.2.2. ASSIGNMENT AND FIELD WORK Total marks: 100

(i) Preparation of 10 Assignments 40 marks
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(ii) Yoga camps/ Workshops 60 marks

a) Preparation for Yoga camp/workshop 10 marks
(Selection of Yoga camp and participants and
Design of Yoga protocol and its implementation)
b) Feedback by the participants/organizers/documentations etc. 20 marks
c) Field work report 30 marks
The Field Work Report, Assignments etc. shall be evaluated by the concerned in–charge
Teacher/s and will be as per Institute rules and regulations.
B. The Course Coordinator shall verify the marks and submit them to the Board of Examiners/
Director of the Institute or the faculty nominated by the Director.
C. In case of any problem in smooth conduct of the examinations, the decision of the Board of
Examination/ Director of the Institute will be the final.
IX. Marks and Gradation - As per the Institute Rules. The ‘final result’ will comprise of the
total marks obtained in the course and the passing percentage is minimum 40% marks in each
subject.
40% and above but below 50% Pass
50% and above but below 60% Second Division
60% and above but below 80% First Division
80% and above Distinction

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 4 COURSE STRUCTURE

INTRODUCTION TO YOGA AND YOGIC PRACTICES

1.1 Yoga : Etymology, definitions, aim, objectives and misconceptions
1.2 Yoga : Its origin, history and development
1.3 Guiding principles to be followed by Yoga practitioners
1.4 Principles of Yoga (Triguna, Antahkarana-chatustaya, Tri-Sharira/ Panchakosha)
1.5 Introduction to major schools of Yoga (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Patanjali, Hatha)
1.6 Introduction to Yoga practices for health and well being.
1.7 Introduction to Shatkarma: meaning, purpose and their significance in Yoga Sadhana
1.8 Introduction to Yogic Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama and Surya Namaskara

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1.9 Introduction to Yogasana: meaning, principles, and their health benefits

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1.10 Introduction to Pranayama and Dhyana and their health benefits

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE

1. Goyandka, Harikrishandass : Yoga Darshan

Geeta Press, Gorakhpur (Samvat 2061).
2. Joshi, K.S. : Yoga and Indian Philosophy
MLBD, New Delhi, 1977
3. Gita press Gorakhpur : Shreemad Bhagvadgita
Gita press Gorakhpur, Samvat 2073.

4. Quality Council of India : Yoga professionals Official Guidebook

(QCI) Excel Books, New Delhi 2016

5. Bassvaraddi, I.V. & : Yoga Teaching Manual for School Teachers,

Others MDNIY, New Delhi, 2010.

6. Basavaraddi, I.V. & others : Shatkarma: A Comprehensive description about

Cleansing Process, MDNIY New Delhi.

7. Basavaraddi, I.V. & others : Yogasana: A Comprehensive description about

Yogasana, MDNIY, New Delhi, 2011.
8. Swami Vivekananda : Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga
(4separate books) Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata, 2011 & 2012.

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 INTRODUCTION TO YOGA TEXTS

2.1 Introduction and study of Patanjala Yoga Sutra including memorization of selected Sutras
(P.Y.S.: 1-12).

2.2 Introduction and study of Bhagavad Gita including memorization of selected Slokas (B.G.
: II 46-50)

2.3 Introduction and study of Hathpradipika including memorization of selected Slokas (H.P. :
II-16-21)

2.4 General Introduction to Prasthana-Trayee

2.5 Concept of Aahara (Diet) according to Yogic texts

2.6 Significance of Hath Yoga practices in health and well being

2.7 Concept of mental wellbeing according to Patanjala Yoga

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2.8 Yogic practices of Patanjala Yoga: Bahiranga and Antaranga Yoga

2.9 Concept of healthy living in Bhagwad Gita

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2.10 Importance of subjective experience in daily Yoga Practice

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE

1. Goyandka, Harikrishandass : Yoga Darshan

Geeta Press, Gorakhpur (Samvat 2061).

2. Basavaraddi, I. V. & : Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers,

Others MDNIY, New Delhi, 2010.

3. Sahay G. S. : Hathayogapradipika
MDNIY, New Delhi, 2013.

9. Kalayan : Upanishads (23rd year Special)

Geeta Press, Gorakhpur.

10. Gita press Gorakhpur : Shreemad Bhagvadgita

Gita press Gorakhpur, Samvat 2073.

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YOGA FOR HEALTH PROMOTION

3.1 Brief introduction to human body

3.2 Role of Yoga for health promotion

3.3 Yogic positive attitudes ( Maîtri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha) and concept of bhavas (Dharma,
Jnana, Vairagya, Aishvarya), their relevance in well being

3.4 Yogic diet, its relevance and importance in Yoga Sadhana

3.5 Dincharya and Ritucharya with respect to Yogic life style

3.6 Holistic approach of Yoga towards health and diseases

3.7 Introduction to First aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

3.8 Yogic management of stress and its consequences

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3.9 Yoga in prevention of common disorders

3.10 Yoga for personality development

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BOOKS FOR REFERENCE

1. Swami Karmananda : Yogic Management of Common Diseases,

Bihar Yoga Publication Trust, 2006, Munger.

2. Dr. M.L. Gharote : Applied Yoga, ACE Enterprises, Madhu Rajnagar, Pune
Road, Pune, 2010.

3. Kotecha, Vaidya Rajesh : A Beginner’s Guide to Ayurveda,

Chakrapani Publications, Jaipur, 2016

4. MDNIY : Yoga Module for Wellness Series (1 to 10)

MDNIY, New Delhi 2011.

5. Basavaraddi, I. V. & : Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers ,

Others MDNIY, New Delhi, 2010.

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 PRACTICAL – I (YOGA PRACTICUM)
Practice of the following Yogic practices with brief theoretical knowledge about their
importance of name, the technique, salient points, precautions to be taken and benefits of each of
the following Yogic practices, e.g. Shatkarma, Yogic Sukshma Vyayama, Yogic Sthula Vyayama,
Surya Namaskara, Yogasanas, Pranayamas and Practices Leading to Dhyana etc.
4.1 Prayer: Concept and recitation of Pranava and concept and recitation of hymns
4.2 Yoga Cleansing Techniques
Knowledge of Dhauti, Neti and practice of Kapalabhati
4.3 Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama
a. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama
• Griva Shakti Vikasaka (for neck)
• Bhuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka (for fore-arms)
• Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka (for whole arms)
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• Vaksha Sthala Shakti Vikasaka (for thoracic region)

• Kati Shakti Vikasaka (for waist)
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• Jangha Shakti VIkasaka (for thighs)

• Pindali Shakti Vikasaka (for calf muscles)
b. Yogic Sthula Vyayama
• Sarvanga Pushti (nourishment to whole body)
• Hrid Gati (Engine Daud)
4.4 Yogic Surya Namaskara
4.5 Yogasana
• Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana, Kati Chakrasana
• Dandasana, Sukhasana, Bhadrasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana,
• Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttana Mandukasana
• Paschimottanasana, Purvottanasana
• Vakrasana, Gomukhasana
• Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Makarasana
• Pavanamuktasana, Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana
• Vipareetakarani, Saral Matsyasana, Shavasana,
4.6 Preparatory Breathing Practices and Pranayama
a. Preparatory Breathing Practices
• Sectional breathing (abdominal, thoracic and clavicular)
• Yogic deep breathing

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 b. Pranayama
• Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
• Anulmoa Viloma/Nadi Shodhana
• Sheetalee (without Kumbhaka)
• Bhramari (without Kumbhaka)
4.7 Understanding of Bandha and Mudra
a. Bandha
• Jalandhara Bandha
• Uddiyana Bandha
• Mula Bandha
b. Mudra
• Hasta Mudras (Chinmaya, Brahma, Jnana, Dhyana)
4.8 Practices leading to meditation and dhyana sadhana
• Recitation of Pranava & Soham

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• Recitation of selected hymns, invocations and prayers from Vedas & Upanishadas
• Body and breath awareness

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• Yoga Nidra
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE

1. Brahmachari Swami Dhirendra : Yogic Suksma Vyayama,

Dhirendra Yoga Publications, New Delhi, 1986.
2. Brahmachari, Swami Dhirendra : Yogasana Vijnana,
Dheerendra Yoga Prakashana, New Delhi, 199
3. Saraswati, Swami Satyananda : Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha
Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, 2006.
4. Basavaraddi, I.V. : A Monograph on Yogic Suksma Vyayama, MDNIY,
New Delhi, 2016.
5. Basavaraddi, I.V. : A Monograph on Shatakarma,
MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016.
6. Basavaraddi, I.V. : A Monograph on Yogasana,
MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016.
7. Basavaraddi, I.V. A Monograph on Pranayama,
MDNIY, New Delhi, 2016.
8. Tiwari O.P. Asana Why & How ?
Kaivalyadhama, SMYM Samiti, Lonavla,
9. Saraswati, Swami Satyananda : Suryanamashkara
Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, 2006.
10. Basavaraddi, I. V. (Edi.) : Yoga Teacher’s Manual for School Teachers,
MDNIY, New Delhi, 2010.

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 PRACTICAL – II (TEACHING TECHNIQUE IN YOGA)
• Essentials of good lesson plan: concepts, needs, planning of teaching Yoga (Shatkriya, Asana,
Pranayama & practices leading to Dhyana)

• Practice of Yoga at different levels (beginners, school children, youth, women and special
attention group)

• Class management in Yoga: its meaning and need

• Preparation for a Yoga class (before and during the class)

• Factors influencing yoga teaching

• Conducting yoga practical lessons: Precautions & Contraindications of practices)

• Salient features of ideal Yoga Instructor.

• Models of lesson plan

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BOOKS FOR REFERENCE

1. Basavaraddi, I. V. & others : Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers,

MDNIY, New Delhi, 2010.

2. Gharote, M.L. : Teaching Methods for Yogic practices,

Kaivalyadhama Ashram, Lonavla.

3. Iyengar, B.K.S : Yoga Shastra (Vol-I & II) Ramamani Iyenger

Memorial Yoga, Institute, Pune YOG, Mumbai

4. Quality Council of India (QCI) : Yoga professionals Official Guidebook

Excel Books, New Delhi 2016

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 5 Syllabus for Entrance for admission to CCYPI

PART – I: THEORY
Unit – 1:
1. Introduction to Yoga and Yoga practices.
2. Guiding principles to be followed by Yoga practitioners.
3. Introduction to Yogic Sukshma Vyayama & Sthula Vyayama and their relevance in Yoga Sadhana.
4. Surya Namaskar : Its technique and health benefits.
5. Introduction to Shatkarma and their importance in Yoga Sadhana.
6. Health benefits of Shatkarma.
Unit– 2:
7. Introduction to Yogasana.
8. Classification of Yogasana and sequencing.
9. Yogasana : principles, salient features.

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10. Yogasana : Importance of alignment and relaxation during the practice
11. Health benefits of Yogasana.
12. The role of Yogasana in diseases prevention and health promotion.

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Unit – 3:
13. Mechanism of breathing.
14. Pranayama : Its principles and types.
15. Health benefits of Pranayama.
16. Bandha and Mudra : Techniques and their role in Yoga Sadhana.
17. Practices leading to Dhyana (Meditation).
18. Dhyan a great tranquilizer.
Unit – 4:
19. Concept of Wellness and Well being.
20. Yogic concept of Wellness and Asthanga Yoga of Patanjali.
21. Yogic concept of Ahara (Diet & Nutrition)
22. Yogic lifestyle (Ahara, Vihar, Achar, Vichar).
23. Yogic attitudes (Maitri, Karuna, Mudita and Upeksha) and practices for Mental Wellbeing.
24. Role of Yama and Niyama for Psychosocial wellbeing.

PART – II: PRACTICALS

Practice of the following Yogic practices with brief theoretical knowledge about their importance of name, the
technique, salient points, precautions to be taken and advantages of each of the following Yogic practices, e.g. Surya
Namaskar, Shatkarma, Yogasana, Pranayama, Bandha& Mudra and practices leading to Meditation.
UNIT –I
1.1 Prayer
1.2 Recitation of Hyms.
UNIT – II Yogic Sukshma and Sthool Vyayama (Chālana Kriyas)
SukshaVayayma
2.1 Griva Shakti Vikasaka I
2.2 Griva Shakti Vikasaka II

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 2.3 BhujaValli Shakti Vikasaka
2.4 PurnaBhuja Shakti Vikasaka
2.5 VakshaSthala Shakti Vikasaka I
2.6 VakshaSthala Shakti Vikasaka II
2.7 Kati Shakti Vikasaka I
2.8 Jangha Shakti Vikasaka
2.9 Pindali Shakti Vikasaka
Sthoola Vyayayama
2.10 Hridgati (InjanDaud)
2.11 Sarvanga Pushti
UNIT – III Yogic Shat-karma (Shodhan Kriyas)
3.1 Kapalabhati
3.2 Neti (via Air, Water and Thread)
3.3 Dhouti (optional) kunjal
3.4 Agnisāra
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UNIT – IV Yogasana:
4.1 Standing Postures:
Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Hasttottanasana, Ardha-chakrasana, Kati-chakrasana Pāda-hastasana, Trikonasana
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4.2 Sitting Postures:

Dandasana, Sukhasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana, Bhadrasana, Mandukasana, Vakrasana/ Ardha-matsyendrasana,
Ustrasana, Shashakasna, Uttanamandukasana, Paschimottanasna, Purvottanasana, Kurmasana, Gomukhasana, .
4.3 Prone line postures:
Makrasana, Bhujanasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana
4.4 Supine Line Postures:
Uttana-padasana, Ardha-halasana, Pawanamuktasana, Setubandhasana, Sarala Matsyāsana, Shavasana
UNIT – V Pranayama
5.1 Mechanism of correct breathing.
5.2 Abdominal breathing, Thoracic breathing, Clavicular breathing,
5.3 Yogic Deep breathing, Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
5.4 Bhedhana Pranayama; Suryabhedi and Chandrabhedi, Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Anuloma-Viloma)
5.5 Bhramari and Sheetali Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
UNIT – VI Concepts and demonstrations of Bandha& Mudra
6.1 Bandha
Jalandhra Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Mula Bandha
6.2 Mudra
Yoga Mudra, Shanmukhi Mudra, Vipareetakarani Mudra & Simha Mudra
UNIT – VII Practices Leading to Dhyana
7.1 Recitation of Pranava
7.2 Chanting of Hymns
7.3 Prana dharana, Antarmouna

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MEDICAL CERTIFICATE**

I certify that I have carefully examined Shri / Km /Smt.*.................................................................

....... son/ daughter/ wife of Shri/Smt.*..............................................................................................
........... whose signature is given below. Based on the examination, I certify that he/she is in good
mental and physical health and is free from any physical defects which may interfere with his/her
studies including the performance of different Yogic practices required of a professional.

Visible Mark of Identification ...............................................

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Signature of the Candidate ...................................................

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Place :
Date :

Name & Signature of the**

Medical Officer with Seal

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*Strike whichever is not applicable.
** To be signed by a Registered Medical Practitioner holding a Medical degree.

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CERTIFICATE COURSE IN YOGA
FOR PROTOCOL INSTRUCTOR
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Three Months Duration

Price: R 250/- (Inclusive of Application Form)