Diploma in Yogic Education - Yoga Teachers Training Course
This is a part-time course of one academic year designed on the lines of B.Ed. standards. This course is being conducted every year since 1976.
Diploma in Yogic Education - Yoga Teachers Training Course
This is a part-time course of one academic year designed on the lines of B.Ed. standards. This course is being conducted every year since 1976.
Aims
Yoga has been accepted as one of the best means for promotion and preservation of positive health. In addition, its therapeutic value for treatment of functional and psychosomatic diseases has proved useful and hence, has achieved great popularity. However, there is a dearth of well-trained and dedicated Yoga teachers. To overcome this problem, Yoga Vidya Niketan has been organising a one year Yoga Teachers’ Training Course (YTTC).
Objectives
- To train students in principles of Yoga systematically and scientifically according to the modern Principles of Education.
- To equip them with basic knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Education and Psychology.
- To make them proficient in Yogic Asanas, Bandhas, Mudras, Pranayamas, Kriyas, etc.
- To train them in individual and group teaching.
- To train them in individual and group teaching.
Duration
- 10 months from July to 1st week of June every year.
Acitivities
- Project Practical - First Fortnight February
- Submission of Therapy Project - First week of April
- Final Theory Examinaion - Second Fortnight of March
- Final Pratical Examination - Second Fortnight of April
- Internship - (Summer Course) from 1st May to 31st May
Vacation
Diwali Holidays – 2 Weeks (Oct/Nov)
Kriya Week
One Kriya Week will be arranged in the 1st term on week days (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.) at Dadar , Vashi and Global Online YTTC and following Saturday/Sunday (8 a.m. to 12 noon) at all the three centers.
Venue Details
- Dadar YTTC, Damle Yoga Kendra, Yoga Vidya Niketan, Near Vijay Mahal, Manmala Tank Road, Matunga (W), Mumbai-400016. Or any other suitable place in Dadar area.
- Vashi YTTC, Yoga Bhavan, Plot No. 14, Yoga Vidya Niketan Chowk, Sector 9A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 400703.
- Global Online Yoga Teachers Training Course - On Zoom App.
Yogic Science
- Shri Shreedhar Parab, B.A., LLB
- Shri Mahesh Sinkar, A.M.I.E. (Civil)
- Shri Durgadas Savant, M.Sc, D.H.E., M.A. (Yoga)
- Admissions for Online Global Y.T.T.C. center will be strictly given to the participants staying beyond Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Participants staying within the limits of MMR need to take admission either at Dadar or Vashi centre onlyM
- General idea of history and concept of Yoga. Ashtanga Yoga and various streams of Yoga, Complete knowledge on important Yogic Practices through graded courses i.e. Pre-preliminary, Preliminary, In- termediate, Pre-Standard and Standard. Extra practices (not included in Graded courses) Shatkriyas (Theory and Practices) and introduction to Technique of Meditation. Principles of Yogic Therapy its scope and limitations. Theory and Practice of various Pranayama, Asanas, Bandhas, Mudras and Kriyas (cleansing processes). Study of selected Patanjal Yoga Sutras. Vrittis, Vikshepas, Kleshas, Kriya Yoga, Chittaprasadanam, Pratipakshabhavana and Omkar. Principles of Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Nisarga Jeevan and Diet.
Anatomy & Physiology
- Dr. Sangeeta Varty, M.S. (ENT) (at Dadar),
- Dr. Priya Gopalkrishnan, B.D.S., M.Sc. in ARD (Manchester), M.A. (Psychology) (at Vashi)
- Basic knowledge of human body, muscles, bones, joints and various systems i.e. circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, nervous, re- productive, endocrine glands and diet.
Guest Lecturers
Well known specialists in medical world deliver talks in their fields and describe how Yoga Therapy is complementary in treating patients.
Reference books provided to the students
- Yoga for Health & Peace - S. P. Nimbalkar
- Pranayama - S. P. Nimbalkar
- Simple Yogic Kriyas for Hygiene of Senses - S. P. Nimbalkar
- Patanjaliyogadarshan : A Comparative Study - Swami Anand Rishi
- Shuddhi Kriyas - Detoxifying Yogic Cleansing Processes for Excellent Health- S.P. Nimbalkar
- 'स्वास्थ्य के लिए योग' (Hindi) - S.P. Nimbalkar
- Meditation – S.P. Nimbalkar
- Manuals of Yogic Science, Anatomy & Physiology and Education & Psychology
- Important Sutras/Shlokas from Yogic Texts.
Other books for reference or useful for study
- Asanas - Swami Kuvalayananda
- Pranayama - Swami Kuvalayananda
- Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses - W. Gordon Seares & R. S. Windwoo
Pre-requisites
- H.S.C. (12th) with basic knowledge of English since medium of instruction of the course is English.
- If necessary, a health fitness certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner will be insisted upon to undergo the course.
- Admissions for Online Global Y.T.T.C. center will be strictly given to the participants staying beyond Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Participants staying within the limits of MMR need to take admission either at Dadar or Vashi centre only.
- However, Right of Admission is reserved totally at the discretion of the Institute.
Age
Preferably between 18 and 60 years (relaxable beyond 60 years in deserving cases).
Fees
- Total Rs. 30,000/- for Dadar & Vashi YTTC
- Total Rs. 35,000/- for Global Online YTTC
- Fees for Final Examination: Rs. 500/-
- Library Deposit - Rs. 500/- (Refundable after July 2026)
Installments
- First Installment - Rs. 10,000/- while enrolling.
- Second Instalment - Rs. 10,000/- on confirmation of admission (1st week of August).
- Third Installment : Rs. 10,000/- in 1st week of October before Midterm examination. (Rs. 15,000/- for Global Online YTTC)
Rules & Regulations
- For dishounored cheques, charges as per the bank norms will be applicable. (Fees once paid is non-refundable)
- Students will not be allowed to appear for examinations unless library books are returned in time.
- Library Deposit is refundable on return of all books and production of Deposit Receipt after July 2026 with a ‘No Objection’ remarks from librarian.
- Refund must be claimed before 31-12-2026. If not claimed, the money will be deposited towards Building fund.
Freebies
- The fees are inclusive of a Kriya kit containing Jala Neti cup, Rubber Catheter, Danda and Vastra for kriyas.
- Graded course booklet, lesson sheets along with manuals on Yogic Science, Anatomy- Physiology, Education-Psychology, other important lecture notes
- Membership of Yoga Varta (YVN’s official monthly bulletin) for 5 years and books viz. ‘Yoga for Health and Peace’, ‘Shuddhi Kriyas - Detoxifying Yogic Cleansing Processes for Excellent Health’, ‘स्वास्थ्य के लिए योग ' ‘Pranayama’, ‘Simple Yogic Kriyas’ (books written by Shri Sadashiv Nimbalkar), ‘Patanjalyogadarshna’ by Swami Anand Rishi and booklet of selected Shlokas from Patanjal Yoga Sutras and Old Yoga Texts.
- The fees are also inclusive of food arrangements during excursion, exhibition and Vashi visit.
Costumes
- As prescribed by the Institute. It should be purchased by the students at our centre at prescribed rates.
Key Highlights
- Center Fees
- Online Fees
- Duration
- Language
- Batches
- 30000/-
- 35000/-
- 350 Hours
- English
- 3
Key Highlights
- Cetner Fees
- Online Fees
- Duration
- Languages
- Batches
- 30000/-
- 35000/-
- 350 hours
- English
- 3