B.A. (Yoga), Bachelor of Arts in Yoga | Full Time Degree Course in Yoga | Syllabus Detail

BA in Yoga

"Yoga is the practice of quieting your mind"

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BA in Yoga

Take a step towards leading a healthy life and inspire others to live a healthy life too by enrolling yourself in our 3-year BA in Yoga course from AAFT School of Health and Wellness. This course is designed keeping in mind the overall development of an individual. It will help you understand the fundamentals of Yoga and its techniques under the guidance of experienced Yoga instructors.

Key Takeaways

Learn about yoga shastra
Learn about origins of different yoga asanas
Knowledge of meditation techniques
Understanding the Basics of Ayurveda
Knowledge about Applied Yoga

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Course Projects

Project 1

Conducting Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (Micro Practices) and Yogic Sthula Vyayama (Macro Practices)

Project 2

Performing different asanas and cleansing techniques

Project 3

Performing Kunjal Kriya, Paranayam

Project 4

Mudras, meditation, Suryanamaskar

Project 5

Jal Neti, Sutra Neti

Project 6

Naulia, Trataka, Bandhas

Understanding what is Yoga?
Learning about the history, origin, fundamentals
Understanding of basic subtle practices, gross practices
Learning cleansing of the body through air, water and manipulation of organs
Basic physiology and alignment of the asanas
Yogic texts written by great sages
Understanding basics of Ayurveda & adapting it in your day to day life
Holistic approach of living
Basic learning of Sanskrit
Different workshops and guest lecture by experts

Understanding Philosophy (Darshana)
Grasping the Knowledge of Indian Philosophy
Learning of different Indian Text.
Understanding concept of dharma, karma, reincarnation, renunciation, meditation
Learning the importance of mantras and mantras chanting
Knowing the importance of Naturopathy in one’s life
Basic awareness of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Learning and understanding of Sanskrit language for a better understanding of Indian Text
Telltale signs of posture imbalances and how they affect alignment in yoga postures
Key muscles involved in common posture imbalances and best yoga poses to counteract them
Yoga poses and sequences that are particularly useful to help correct shoulder tightness and imbalances in the erector spine, to improve spinal alignment and relieve back pain
Basic to Intermediate practices of Cleansing practices
Different workshops and Guest lecture by experts

Training students to know the relationship and difference of modern and Yogic diet
Importance of Nutrition
Detailed understanding of Anatomy & Physiology of Body
Learning of Sanskrit phrases, expressions & words
Teachings of Bhagawad Gita
Description & importance of Yoga in different texts
How to focus the stretch or strengthening actions on the thoracic spine, or midback, while avoiding compensations in the lumbar and cervical regions
Participate in asana practice sessions that allow you to feel, in your own body, the actions of muscles and the dramatic affects of subtle changes in alignment
Different workshops and Guest lecture by experts

Detailed understanding of all the human systems in Body, their structure, functions
Speaking and Understanding Sanskrit
Chanting & writing of shlokas & Mantras
Role of Yoga in Physical education
Relationship of Yoga & Physical education
Regular practice of Yogasanas, Pranayama, Meditaion
Regular practice of Shat- Kriyas (cleansing practices)
The hamstring conundrum facing most yoga practitioners and how to avoid the fall-out of tight hamstrings
The most ignored muscles in yoga classes that you need to get to know, which impact everything from inversions to arm balances and standing poses
One of the most critical muscle groups to focus on to stay mobile and fully functional

Introducing Yoga Therapy to students for them to understand the importance and role of proper exercise, proper breathing, proper diet & Nutrition, Positive thinking & Meditation
Brief understanding of applied Yoga
Applied yoga integration using yoga postures, breath-work and musculoskeletal system.
Learning & understanding of Sanskrit literature
Intermediate to Advance yoga sadhana
Educational principles; encouraging contacts between each other, active learning, communication
Study tour: for better understanding of theory, to develop a understanding of various practical approach of Yoga Practice
Practice of teaching in Yoga

Detailed understanding of Yoga Therapy
Detailed understanding of Applied yoga; how yoga works on cure and prevention of diseases
Psychology; importance of understanding one’s mental health and psychology of one’s mind and role of it in Yogic learning & teaching
All aspects of practical teaching from basic to advance
How Yoga & Health goes together
Field work; gives student an opportunity to develop their sensitivity to and appreciation of a wide range of different environment.

Program Faculty

Mr Nitin Poddar

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Ms. Bikanshi Kalra

Head Of Department View Bio

Ms. Chhavi Rohilla

Assistant Professor View Bio

Ms. Tanya Gupta

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Ms. Swati Verma

Assistant Professor View Bio

Placement

Angad Singh Dhamija

Entrepreneur

Jivitesh Malik

The Leela Palace

Satya Prakash Sharma

ITC Fortune

Yash Saini

Stay Wellbeing and Lifestyle Resort

Lab & Equipments

Studios

Meditation Studio
Yoga Studio

Labs

Nutrition labs and kitchen
Biology lab
Acupunture and Acupressure labs
Microbiology lab

Other facilities

Digital classrooms
Massage room
Hydro-therapy and mud therapy
Sun therapy

Student Workshops

Renowned Yoga gurus, therapy artists, nutritionists and dietitians have been taking classes at AAFT every now and then. The share their experiences and knowledge with students through special sessions that help them understand the industry in a better way. Some of the prominent names are fitness expert Nitin Sharma, instructor Abhimanyu Bhati. Physiotherapist Ankur Sharma among others

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