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Diploma in Yoga Education & YCB Level 3 (500+ Hrs)

I. Admissions are open for the following course for the academic year 2025-26

Diploma in Yoga Education (Check syllabus in the section below)
YCB Level 3 - Yoga Teacher & Evaluator

1. Duration

Month: 9 months   |   Hours: 800+
Time: Daily 2 Hours   |   Weekends: 8.30 to 12.30

2. Intake Capacity

Minimum 10 seats. If applications exceed 40, a written entrance exam will be conducted.

3. Eligibility

10+2 or equivalent from any recognized institute.
Completing the Foundation Course is mandatory (no extra cost at Sankalp Yogalay, AYYI).

4. Teaching Mode

Offline (in-person sessions) & Online (live sessions)
Language: English / Marathi / Hindi / Gujarati
Age: No limit (16 to 70)

5. Venue

Sankalp Yogalay, Ayush Anand Yog Institute, Walhekarwadi, Chinchwad, Pune.
Online: Google Meet

6. Course Fee

Rs: 52,500   |   USD: 2,300
(Installment facility available)

7. Faculty

Theory: Instructors with MA in Yoga/Sanskrit + NET in Yoga/Sanskrit.
Practical: Instructors with 5+ years of yoga teaching experience.

Exam & Mark Distribution

Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 80 + Practical: 120). See detailed breakdown in the syllabus below.

II. Steps to Fill the Admission Form

  1. Contact office number 8830806690 to receive the Google Form link.
  2. Fill in the form with all required details.
  3. Email the completed form, documents, and payment details to: ayush.aanandyogi@gmail.com

Instructions

  • Candidates must fill the admission form online.
  • For queries, contact Course Coordinator Mr. Sachin Patil on WhatsApp: 8830806690.
  • The Institute may amend its policies as per Association norms and Government of India regulations.

Date: 2025

(Kalyani Chalisgaonkar)
In-Charge, Academic Section

Course Syllabus & Breakdown (YT&E Level 3)

Name of Certification: Yoga Teacher and Evaluator (YT&E) - Level 3

Brief Role Description: Master Trainers in Yoga educational Institutions, Yoga training Courses and training programs. Evaluator and assessor of Yoga professionals. Can teach in studios, Institutions, colleges/ universities.

Credit Points: 46 credits

Theory (80 Marks Total)
Unit No. Unit Name Marks
1 Foundation of Yoga 20
2 Introduction to Yoga Texts 20
3 Yoga And Health 20
4 Applied Yoga 20
Practical (120 Marks Total)
S No. Practical Work Marks
1 Demonstration Skills 80
2 Teaching Skills 40
3 Application of knowledge 10
4 Field Experience 10

UNIT 1: Foundation of Yoga
  • 1.1 Etymology and Definitions of Yoga (PYS, Bhagwad Gita, Kathopanishad).
  • 1.2 Origin, history and development of Yoga (Pre-Vedic to Contemporary).
  • 1.7 Shad Darshana overview: Samkhya, Yoga, and Vedanta.
  • 1.8 Modern masters: Shri Ramakrishna, Maharishi Raman, Swami Vivekananda, etc.
  • 1.10 Schools of Yoga: Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Raja & Hatha.
  • 1.15 Concept and Principles of Shatkarma, Yogasana, and Pranayama.
UNIT 2: Introduction to Yoga Texts
  • 2.1 Prasthanatrayee, Purushartha Chatushtaya, and goals of life.
  • 2.2 Yoga in Kathopanishad, Prashanopanishad, and Taittiriyopnishad.
  • 2.6 Highlights of Yoga Vasishtha.
  • 2.7 Patanjal Yoga Sutra study: Chitta, Klesha, Vivek-Khyati.
  • 2.12 Ashtanga Yoga: Bahiranga and Antaranga.
  • 2.17 Hatha Yoga texts: Hatha Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Hatharatnavali.
UNIT 3: Yoga And Health
  • 3.2 Anatomy & Physiology: Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, Nervous, Digestive systems.
  • 3.6 Psychology: Human psyche, stages of consciousness, cognitive processes.
  • 3.11 Yogic concept of health, wellness, and illness.
  • 3.16 Disease prevention: Concept of Adhi and Vyadhi.
  • 3.19 Knowledge of Trigunas, Pancha-Kosha, and Pancha-Prana.
UNIT 4: Applied Yoga
  • 4.2 Yoga in Education: Guru-Shishya-Parampara and Value Education.
  • 4.6 Personality Development: Yogic facets and stages.
  • 4.11 Stress Management: Techniques in Ashtanga Yoga and Bhagawad Gita.
  • 4.17 Life Style Disorders: Yoga for Asthma, Hypertension, Low Backache, etc.
  • 4.20 Yoga as an integral medication.

Yoga Practicals
  • 5.1 Prayer: Recitation of Pranava, Hymns, and Nishpatti Bhava.
  • 5.2 Shat Karma: Neti, Dhauti, Kapalbhati.
  • 5.3 Sukshma & Sthula Vyayama: Micro & Macrocirculation practices (Sarvanga Pushti, Hrid Gati).
  • 5.5 Yogasana: Standing, Sitting, Prone, Supine (including Sirshasana, Chakrasana).
  • 5.7 Pranayama: Sectional breathing, Nadi Shodhana, Ujjayee, Bhramari.
  • 5.8 Bandha & Mudra: Tri Bandha, Maha Mudra, Vipareetakarani.
  • 5.9 Dhyana: Yoga Nidra, Antar-mauna, Meditation.
Methods of Teaching & Evaluation
  • Teaching methods and factors influencing Yoga instruction.
  • Use of ICT, multimedia, and online resources.
  • Preparation and presentation of Lesson Plans.
  • Examination reforms: Formative and summative evaluation techniques.
  • Assessment of yoga centres and institute criteria.
Reference Books

Yoga Darshan (Goyandka), Yoga and Indian Philosophy (Karel Werner), Raja/Karma/Bhakti Yoga (Vivekananda), Hatha Yoga (Basavaraddi), QCI Guidebook Level 2, Anatomy and Physiology (Gore), Teaching Yoga (Mark Stephens).