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Certificate in Yoga

Yoga is one of the six Indian philosophical systems. In the last century, out of the 8 limbs of Yoga, the 2 limbs Asanas (postures) & Pranayama (life force regulation) became popular. At Shrimath, we have drafted principles & practices from Yoga, Tantra & Veda to help our course participants experience (the benefits of) the other limbs as well.

This course is approved by Government of India supported Indian Yoga Association (IYA). World Yoga Federation (WYF) & Yoga Alliance International (YAI) recognize this course towards 200 hrs Certitication & portions of it is eligible for YACEP from Yoga Alliance (US)

This is designed as a superior course to the standard 200hrs Yoga Teacher Training Course. The IYA syllabus: Certificate Course in Yoga - Indian Yoga Association (yogaiya.in). Students of this course are eligible to apply for 200hrs certification from Yoga Alliance International.

In addition to the above syllabus, at Shrimath, the complete Pawanamuktasana series (34 postures), 36 other postures, 3 Pranayama techniques, 4 levels of Yoga Nidra, 2 levels of Antar Mouna and inputs from Tantra & Veda are taught.

Duration

Residential: 27 days

Online: 54 days + 27 days online practice post course completion. Total: 135 contact + 65 hours non-contact hours

Course Fee

Residential: INR 81,009 (Ind.) USD 1269 (others)

Online: INR 36,009 (Indians) USD 549 (others)

Dates

Residential: 27/Nov/2023, 09/Jan/2024, 09/Feb/2024

Certification Fees

Indian Yoga Association (including taxes): INR 1250 (Indians) & USD 50 (others)
Yoga Alliance International / World Yoga Federation: INR 5000 (for all)

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A day at Shrimath...

Yogasana & Pranayama

Traditional Yogasana as taught by Bihar School of Yoga is followed at Shrimath. 126 Asana & 9 Pranayama techniques are taught in this 27day course through 2 sessions daily followed by self-practice.

Yoga Philosophy

Philosophy sessions revolve around concepts from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras & Bhagawad Gita.

At Shrimath, apart from the above texts, inputs & processes from Tirumular Tirumandiram, Gheranda Samhita, Siva Samhita, & Hatha Yoga Pradipika are taught. Thus, Yoga as a way of life becomes clear.

Mudra

Mudra is a separate are of study in Tantra. It is important for Yoga practitioners to know & practice at least a dozen of them to deepen their experience of Yogasana, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra & Meditation

Kriya

Kriya (cleansing techniques) is an integral part of Hatha Yoga. There are 6 classifications & participants learn 3 important ones - Jala Neti, Vamana & Laghu Shankaprakshlana during their course of study

Meditation

Meditation is the 7th limb of Yoga. The wise say that it is the best appointment of the day with the most important person in our lives i.e. us.

At Shrimath, Meditation with and without Mantra are taught with time tested steps to derive optimum benefits from the same.

Working with Rural School

Shrimath works closely with the Government school so that the students get exposure to new learning and approaches from our course participants.

Daily 45 minutes you would get opportunity to teach these kids during the course of your study.

Pilgrimage

Pilgrimages are an important aspect of internalizing one's learning. From Shrimath we take participants to Tiruvannamalai, Sringeri, Varanasi, Tala Cauvery as well as the places associated with the Chakras in the body.

Working with Nature

One of the most therapeutic activities is working with nature, daily. The course participants take part in the farm activities daily as a part of their stay and study.

What one batch sows the subsequent batches reap! This activity fosters 'givers mindset' & patience.