About Course

  1. Name of the Certification- Diploma in Medical Yoga Therapy (Dip MYT)
  2. Requirement/Eligibility-
    • Yoga Professionals
    • Any degree holder
  3. Brief role description-
    • Will play a significant role in Integrated Health OPDs in Government & Private Hospitals.
    • Can work independently to help the society for Health care.
    • Can work along with a certified physician or certified Yoga Consultant to give Yoga Therapy on all disorders.
  4. Minimum age- No age limit
  5. Personal Attributes- The job requires individual to have
    • Thirst for knowledge
    • Eagerness to understand Medical details
    • Compassion for the patients
    • Long term perseverance to help the patients for Palliation and restoration
    • Dedication for handling the case with thorough knowledge
    • Skill to connect with person in front for comforting him/her
    • Credibility is to be valued
  6. Duration of course- 12 months -1000 hours (Teaching hours + Self-study + Assessment + Field Visit + Internship)

Theory Syllabus

This course consists of 4 parts -

  • Part 1 - Classical Yoga - 3 months
  • Part 2 - Medical Yoga - 4 Months
  • Part 3 - Applied Yoga - 3 Months
  • Part 4 - Internship - 1 Month
  • Preparation for Examination - 1 Month
  • Total Duration 1 year

Classical Yoga (A)

  • Patanjal Yog Sutra - Recitation, Understanding, Meaning & Application
  • Bhagvad Geeta - Recitation, Understanding, Meaning & Application
  • Yog Vashitha - Recitation, Understanding, Meaning & Application

Classical Yoga (B)

  • Prayers , Hymns , mantras , Pranav - Concept and significance in application.
  • Recitation of HP & GS Shlokas
  • Hatha Yoga Pradipika- Chaturanga Yoga principles, Techniques & Therapeutic applications
  • Gheranda Samhita- Saptanga Yoga principles, Techniques & Therapeutic applications
  • Ayurveda & other Indian Traditional Systems. i.e., Naturopathy, Siddha System
  • Ahara in Hatha Yoga and Bhagvad Geeta

Medical Yoga

  • Anatomy of the Human Body with major muscles for their position and action and correlation with Yogic Postures
  • Physiology of the Human Body with their functional significance in Homeostasis.
  • Pathophysiology symptoms, Signs, Investigations of Selective Diseases
  • Conventional Medical Management
  • Medico-Yogic Approach & Protocol

Applied Yoga

  • Western Psychology concepts
  • Nutrition - Modern concepts
  • Hatha Yoga & Ashtang Yoga & Modern Medicine (Pratyahar,Pranayam,Dharana)
  • Selective additional Diseases & Yogic Science
  • Preparation & Submission of Project Report.
  • Research Orientation

Internship

  • Hands on Experience with patients at Gnosis Medical Yoga Foundation , Ayurveda Clinic

Practical Syllabus

Classical Yoga

  • Daily Recitation of Selective Patanjali sutras, shlokas from Hatha Pradipika, Gherand Samitha, Bhagavad-Gita & Yoga Vasistha
  • Prayer & Shanti Mantra- meaning, purpose & application
  • Sukshma Vyayam
  • Sthula Vyayama
  • Surya Namaskar
  • YogaAsanas
  • Ashtakumbhak by HP & GS
  • Mudra Dashakam from Hatha Pradipika
  • Panchvinshati mudras from Gherand Samitha
  • Shat Kriyas as described in Hatha Pradipika & Gherand Samhita
  • Various Meditation Techniques
  • Introduction of Shat Chakras

Medical Yoga

  • Understanding Muscles, Joints while practising Yogic Postures
  • Stretching Postures
  • Strengthening Postures
  • Conscious relaxation of muscles
  • Yogic Postures for metabolic rate, bone density, glycemic control , HDL cholesterol ,neurotransmitters in CNS, posture
  • Types of Breathing
  • Muscles used in breathing
  • Involuntary & Voluntary aspects of breathing
  • Conscious deep breathing
  • Guided breathing
  • Breathing & Mind , energy metabolism

Applied Yoga

  • Revision of Classical Yoga Practical
  • History taking of patient/ candidate
  • Know the significance of age , sex, occupation, personality, habits , present situation.
  • Various measurements record
  • Record of Asanas , Breathing Techniques Pranayam, Mantra chanting on heart rate
  • Brief about - ECG, EEG, Spirometry
  • Measurement of strength, flexibility & VO2 max with Yogic Postures Practice
  • Kinesiology of Yogic Postures
  • Project Review & Data collection for Research

Assessment

  1. Weekly MCQs & One liner questions on Theory
  2. Weekly Practical assessment
  3. Periodic Assessments in the form of Seminars & Practical understanding and application
    • 1st Assessment - end of 2 & ½ month
    • 2nd Assessment - end of 3 & ½ month
    • 3rd Assessment - end of 5th month
    • 4th Assessment - end of 6 & ½ month
    • 5th Assessment - end of 8th month
    • 6th Assessment - end of 10th month
  4. Internship, Field visits in 11th month
  5. Exam Preparation – Self study with online support from faculty

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