Yoga

CYP — Yoga Volunteers Training Course (YVTC)

36 Hours

Title of the Programme

The course is called the "CYP – Yoga Volunteers Training Course."

Aim and Objectives

The main aim of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) Volunteers Training Programme is to promote and disseminate Yoga among the general public across India for health promotion and well-being.

Introduce the knowledge and skill of Yoga among the masses.
Increase mass awareness about the health benefits of Yoga.
Introduce basic well-being principles and practices of the Common Yoga Protocol to the general public.
Promote positive health through Yoga.
Propagate Yoga for preventive practices as an approach to holistic health.

Eligibility & Duration

Eligibility: Open to all · Duration: Part-time programme of 36 hours.

Programme Schedule

Stage	Practices	Days	Hours
1	Yoga Appreciation Programme	4 Days	3 Hrs (45 mins daily)
2	CYP – Introduction Programme	12 Days	18 Hrs (1.5 hrs daily)
3	CYP – Yoga Sadhana	6 Days	9 Hrs (1.5 hrs daily)
4	CYP – Self Practice, Assessment & Certification	2 Days	6 Hrs
5	Yoga Volunteer Training Course	24 Days	36 Hrs

Fees

Registration / Participation Fee – ₹25/-
Volunteer Certification Fee – ₹100/- (additional ₹100 for certification under YCB)

Intake Capacity & Medium of Instruction

Maximum 50 candidates per batch. Medium of instruction: Hindi and English.

Rules & Regulations

Every student must maintain discipline during the course and avoid disturbing the peace and tranquility of other participants and teachers.
Candidates must attend practical classes daily on an empty or light stomach, as advised by the Yoga teachers/experts. Minimum 80% attendance is compulsory for successful completion.

Yoga Appreciation Programme (4 Days)

Day	Theory (15 min)	Practical (30 min)
1	Introduction to Yoga	Prayer, Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (neck, shoulder, trunk and knee movements), Tadasana and relaxation
2	Yoga practices for health and wellness	Revision + Ardhacakrasana, Ardha-ustarasana, Shashakasana, Bhujangasana and relaxation
3	General guidelines for Yoga practitioners (Do's and Don'ts)	Revision + Pavanmuktasana, Shavasana, Yogic Deep Breathing, Anulom-vilom Pranayama
4	Introduction to Common Yoga Protocol (CYP)	Revision and Dhyana

CYP: Introduction Programme (12 Days)

Covers fundamentals of Yoga, Yogic Sukshma Vyayama, Yogasana principles, alignment & relaxation, health benefits, cleansing practices (Shodhana Kriyas), the mechanism of breathing, Pranayama principles, Dhyana, Yogic diet, and Yoga for distress and rejuvenation — paired with a progressive series of asanas and pranayama practices building toward the full Common Yoga Protocol (CYP).

CYP: Yoga Sadhana (6 Days)

Day 1: CYP with emphasis on standing asanas (Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Padahastasana, Ardhachakrasana, Trikonasana)
Day 2: CYP with emphasis on sitting asanas (Bhadrasana, Vajrasana, Ardhaushtrasana, Ushtrasana, Sasakasana, Utthanamandukasana, Vakrasana)
Day 3: CYP with emphasis on prone asanas (Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana)
Day 4: CYP with emphasis on supine asanas (Setubandhasana, Utthanapadasana, Ardhahalasana, Pawanamuktasana, Shavasana)
Day 5: CYP with emphasis on Kapalbhati and Pranayama (Anuloma-Viloma, Sitali, Bhramari Pranayama)
Day 6: CYP with emphasis on Dhyana

Self Practice, Assessment & Certification

6 hours of self-practice, assessment and certification.

Certified by Dr. I. V. Basavaraddi, Director, MDNIY, New Delhi — as part of India's "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" initiative to train 1.5 lakh people in Yoga.

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