PART 1. THEORETICAL ASPECTS

DIDACTIC UNIT 1. BODY AWARENESS

1. Definition of Yoga
2. Origins and history of Yoga
3. Developments
4. Types of Yoga
5. Introduction to the ways of yoga
6. Yoga and health

DIDACTIC UNIT 2. ENERGETIC PHYSIOLOGY: KOSHAS, CHAKRAS, NADIS

1. The five envelopes
2. The chakras
3. The nadis

DIDACTIC UNIT 3. BREATHING

1. Pranayama (breathing techniques)
2. Nature of breathing
3. Oceanic Breathing (Ujjai Pranayama)
4. Three-part breathing or full breathing
5. Breath of Fire (Kapalabhati)
6. Bellows Breathing (Bhastrika)
7. Alternate Breathing (Anuloma Viloma or Nadi Sodhana)
8. Breath-holding

DIDACTIC UNIT 4. RELAXATION

1. Introduction
2. Training
3. Relaxation practices
4. Proximity between meditation and relaxation
5. Imagination in relaxation
6. Relaxation and awareness
7. Practical relaxation
8. Sitting and upright relaxation
9. Stretching and twisting exercises in a seated position
10. Standing exercises
11. Self-Assessment Questions

DIDACTIC UNIT 5. CREATIVE VISUALISATION

1. Introduction
2. Training and practice
3. Yoga Nidra

DIDACTIC UNIT 6. MEDITATION

1. Introduction
2. The history of meditation
3. Meditation techniques
4. Types of meditation
5. Benefits of meditation
6. Sitting postures

DIDACTIC UNIT 7. KRIYA YOGA AND GESTURE

1. Introduction
2. The most important techniques of Kriya Yoga
3. The mudras
4. Meaning of Mudras
5. The eight gestures of purity
6. Bhandas or basic body locks

DIDACTIC UNIT 8. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY. BIOMECHANICS OF MOVEMENT

1. Musculoskeletal System
2. Introduction to biomechanics of movement

UNIT DIDACTIC UNIT 9. MANAGEMENT OF SPACES AND MATERIAL RESOURCES IN YOGA INSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

1. Introduction
2. Space and time management in yoga activities
3. Benefits of yoga for the body
4. Materials needed for the practice of Yoga
5. Yoga centres

DIDACTIC UNIT 10. PROGRAMMING AND METHODOLOGY IN YOGA SESSIONS

1. Introduction
2. The structure of the yoga session
3. The role of the instructor in a yoga class
4. Adaptation of the sessions to the needs and typology of the participants.

DIDACTIC UNIT 11. APPLICATION OF STANDING ASANA TECHNIQUES

1. Introduction
2. Tadasana
3. Vrksasana
4. Utthita Trikonasana
5. Utthita Parsvakonasana
6. Virabhadrasana I
7. Virabhadrasana II
8. Virabhadrasana III
9. Ardha Chandrasana
10. Parivrtta Trikonasana
11. Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
12. Parsvottanasana
13. Prasarita Padottanasana I
14. Prasarita Padottanasana I
15. Padangusthasana
16. Padahastasana
17. Uttanasana
18. Adho Muka Svanasana

DIDACTIC UNIT 12. APPLICATION OF SEATED ASANA TECHNIQUES

1. Introduction
2. Dandasana
3. Virasana
4. Supta Virasana
5. Badha Konasana
6. Supta Baddha Konasana (with supports)

DIDACTIC UNIT 13. APPLICATION OF EXTENSION ASANA TECHNIQUES

1. Introduction
2. Salabhasana
3. Makarasana
4. Bhujangasana I
5. Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
6. Ustrasana
7. Dhanurasana
8. Urdhva Dhanurasana
9. Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
10. Eka Pada Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

DIDACTIC UNIT 14. APPLICATION OF FLEXION ASANA TECHNIQUES

1. Introduction
2. Janu Sirsasana
3. Trianga Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana
4. Paschimottanasana

DIDACTIC UNIT 15. APPLICATION OF INVERTED ASANA TECHNIQUES

1. Introduction
2. Salamba Sirsasana
3. Salamba Sirsasana II
4. Salamba Sirsasana III
5. Salamba Sarvangasana
6. Salamba Sarvangasana II
7. Niralamba Sarvangasana I
8. Niralamba Sarvangasana II
9. Eka Pada Sarvangasana
10. Parsvaika Pada Sarvangasana
11. Halasana
12. Parsva Halasana
13. Karnapidasana
14. Supta Konasana
15. Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
16. Pincha Mayurasana

DIDACTIC UNIT 16. APPLICATION OF TWISTING ASANA TECHNIQUES

1. Introduction
2. Ardha Matsyendrasana
3. Vakrasana
4. Bharadvajasana

DIDACTIC UNIT 17. APPLICATION OF BALANCE ASANA TECHNIQUES

1. Introduction
2. Balancing asanas on the feet
3. Hand balancing asanas

UNIT DIDACTIC UNIT 18. APPLICATION OF RESTORATIVE ASANA TECHNIQUES

1. Introduction
2. Savasana
3. Balasana
4. Advasana
5. Apanasana

PART 2. PRACTICAL RESOURCES. INTRODUCTION TO YOGA

DIDACTIC UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO YOGA.

1. Introduction to Yoga
2. Important tips
3. Breathing

DIDACTIC UNIT 2. WARM-UP. GENERAL MOBILITY

DIDACTIC UNIT 3. POSTURES (ASANAS)

1. Complete BreathingAbdominal Massage
2. Double Leg Stretch

DIDACTIC UNIT 4. USE OF ACCESSORIES

1. Half Pincer - Full Pincer Posture
2. Cow-Face Posture
3. Preparation for Half Spinal Twist Posture
4. Half Spinal Twist Posture

DIDACTIC UNIT 5. STANDING POSTURES

1. Tree Posture
2. Mountain Posture

DIDACTIC UNIT 6. POSTURES ON THE MAT

DIDACTIC UNIT 7. RELAXATION AND RECOVERY