Certificate and Diploma Course In Yoga Science

The Ananda Marga Yoga Society now offers certificate & diploma courses in Yoga Science. These yoga teacher training courses are affiliated with the Ananda Marga Association for Yoga Educators International [AMAYE] and the Gurukula Global education Network, Sweden.

The courses offer a scientific, systematic and modern approach to Yoga studies and research. Our aim is to give the student a complete foundation in the physical, mental, spiritual and social aspects of Yoga science.

We offer a wide range of modules to educate yoga health professionals, yoga instructors, yoga students or anyone with an interest in the science of Yoga.

Our courses focus on both practical and theoretical aspects, with an integrated emphasis on the student’s personal development in yoga and meditation. The courses also include personal guidance from our Acaryas (yoga monks and nuns).

Our trainers are internationally recognized instructors and are highly skilled and experienced in the field of yoga education. Most of our trainers are Acaryas and have undergone an ancient discipline of yogic training.

As the world’s most widespread yoga society, we are able to provide an extensive international network through our Association for Yoga Educators (AMAYE).
Click here for more info at www.amye.org.

About Ananda Marga Yoga Society [AMYS]

Ananda Marga is a global yoga and social service organization founded 1955 in India by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti. Through its yoga centers and service projects around the world, AMYS offers instruction in meditation, yoga and other self-development practices as well as provides disaster relief and community development.

In affiliation with Gurukula Global Education Network

Sweden Gurukul Institute - www.amgk.org.

The course:

1. Certificate in Yoga Studies (200 hrs)

Module 1: Yoga History
Module 2: Yoga Science
Module 3: Yoga Philosophy
Module 4: Yoga Lifestyle
Module 5: Teaching Methodology & Professional Ethics

2. Diploma in Yoga Studies (400hrs)

Modules 1 to 5 are compulsory for all diploma students
Module 6: Classical Yogic Texts
Module 7: Yoga and Society
Module 8: Yoga and Natural Therapy
Module 9: Yoga and Creativity
Module 10: Thesis

Career Opportunity:

Upon completion of our Certificate/Diploma course, you are eligible to become a yoga teacher. The Certificate course will enable you to teach beginners' level while the Diploma course will enable you to teach advanced level.

Starting dates:

• Semester 1: 12th Jan - 12th Apr 2009   (12 weeks)
• Semester 2: 27th April - 19th July 2009 (12 weeks)
• Semester 3: 31st Aug – 22nd Nov 2009 (12 weeks) [Tentative dates for Semester 3]

Price:

• Certificate course: S$ 2,700.00*
• Diploma course: S$ 4,900.00*
• Individual modules: S$ 590.00*


* 10% discount for those who have completed our Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced classes.
* Additional 5% Early Bird Discount: For those who sign up by 30th November 2008.
* Prices are in Singapore dollars.

Pre-requisites:

• GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent
• Able to communicate in English
• Adequate yoga experience
• Age 16 years and above

Academic Council:

• Yoga Science: Acarya Shankarsana’nanda Avt.
• Medical Science: Dr. Manisha Tay (hom.)
• Intuitional Science: Acarya Shambhushivananda Avt.
• Social Science: Prof. Dhanjoo Ghista

Management Board:

• Chancellor: Acarya Shankarsan’ananda Avt.
• Vice chancellor: Dr. Shambhushivananda Avt.
• Supervisor: Acarya Sumiitananda Avt.
• President: Tan Boon Chuan
• Vice President: Tan Shiau Tse
• Secretary: Rasida Aini

Module Description:

The Diploma and Certificate Course in Yoga Science consist of Theoretical and Practical aspects. Through our Theory, you get to know the history of this ancient wisdom. It also covers the Philosophy of Yoga and Tantra, Human Anatomy, Yoga Bio-psychology, Yoga Life style, Classical Yoga Texts, etc…

Our Practical Aspect allows you to learn Asana (Yoga Posture) in detail, you will understand the benefits of each and every Asana on a physical, mental and spiritual level, beside that, you also learn to prescribe Asana for student with different physical and mental problem. Warm-ups, self message, meditation and relaxation techniques are also covered.

Teaching Methodology enable you to have a feel of how to conduct a yoga class in real situation, you will learn how to demonstrate, correct and assist the student in class as well as help student to avoid injury during the practice of asana, etc…

Module 1: Yoga History

You study the history of Yoga, famous yogis and yogic traditions in history. This ancient yogic tradition has created many remarkable personalities with mystical power and capacity.

Practical focus for module 1: Yoga warm-ups & self massage. General guidelines for practicing and prescribing yoga posture, Kaoshikii and Tandava (dynamic yoga dances).

Module 2: Yoga Science

Human Anatomy and Yoga Physiology are important aspects of yoga study, but another relatively unexplored aspect of yoga is Bio-Psychology. Bio-Psychology is the study of glands and hormones and their profound effects on all physical and mental functions like growth, digestion, energy levels, emotions, etc. In this module we will also emphasize on meditation and the science of mantra.

Practical focus: Basic asanas 1.

Module 3: Yoga Philosophy

Yoga is a very deep and wide subject to be explored. Yoga philosophy gives us an understanding of life, death, creation, liberation etc. This traditional concept will be explained in the modern content to make you better understand this ancient science.

Practical focus: Basic asanas 2.

Module 4: Yoga Lifestyle

How to live as a yogi in a modern and hectic society? This course aims to give you a better understanding of yoga life style, and offer a practical way to become a modern yogi. We will also go into details of the various aspects of the ‘sixteen points’ given by our founder Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, and analyze the ancient Astaunga Yoga: Yama (Social Harmony), Niyama (Personal Development), Asana (posture), Pranayama (breathing), Pratyahara (withdrawal of mind), Dharana (concentration techniques), Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (the ultimate goal of yoga). You will also learn the yogic system of food and fasting.

Practical Focus: Basic asanas 3.

Module 5: Teaching Methodology & Professional Ethics

What qualities should a yoga teacher have? This course will focus on the quality of a good yoga teacher and emphasize on teaching methodology, e.g. how to communicate with students, how to demonstrate, observe the student in the class to avoid injury during practice of asana. And we will also discuss the personal and professional ethics of a yoga teacher.

Practical focus: Teaching techniques on teaching asana and elementary meditation.

Module 6: Classical Yogic Texts

The evolution of yoga will be seen through studying classical yogic text’s such as the ancient Bhagavat Giita, Patanjali’s yoga sutras and the today’s modern yogic texts such as Ananda Sutram.

Practical Focus: Advanced asanas 1.

Module 7: Yoga and society

Yoga is so much more than just “bend and stretch.’’ The modern yogi is a responsible person and is willing to contribute to the welfare of the society. This module introduces Neo-Humanism from the Yoga perspective, to give you a better understanding of why doing social service (Karma Yoga) is so important for personal development as well as social development.

Practical Focus: Advanced asanas 2.

Module 8: Healing systems

This module aims at giving you a theoretical and practical knowledge of various alternative-healing systems. We will take a closer look at:

• Yoga Therapy
• Naturopathy
• Ayurveda
• Homeopathy and first Aid

Practical Focus: Advanced asanas, yoga therapy practises, mudras and bhandas.

Module 9: Yoga and Creativity

Creativity is a mental process involving the generation of new ideas or concepts, or new associations between existing ideas or concepts, and it originates from the deeper layer of the mind called atimanosa kosa, or ‘causal mind’. Human desire for mental expansion and realisations also originates in this layer of mind. By engaging oneself in creative expression through arts, music, dance etc, one's atimanosa kosa develops.

This module will partly be conducted in workshop style to allow your ‘creative juice’ to flow freely. You will experience Mandala Art, Bajans (devotional songs), Prabhat Samgiita (devotional music for mental expansion). We will also study the life and work of mystical artists such as Rabindranat Tagore, Mira Bai and Kabir.

Practical Focus: Advanced asanas and yoga therapy practises, Mudras, Bhandas, Pran’a’ya’ma and non prescribed asanas like Surya namaskar.

Module 10: Thesis (Independent project)

This module aims at giving the student a deeper understanding of a chosen topic of yoga aspects through research and writing.

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Ananda Marga Yoga Centre
1 Marine Parade Central
#07-01 Parkway Centre
Singapore 449408
Tel: 6344-6519