YOGA BHARATI - DETROIT CHAPTER

Yoga Instructor Course (YIC)

WHAT IS YIC?

It is also known as Yoga Instructor Certificate Course (YICC). A certificate program designed by SVYASA, a Deemed University whose work has a presence in 20 countries worldwide, with collaborative research projects in the U.S.A and U.K. One will be systematically trained to learn the techniques of Yoga and teaching techniques as well. This course integrates the various aspects of Yoga-Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, the essence of yogic literature and philosophy in to a holistic composite,thus enabling the student/participant to understand and impart the knowledge of Yoga in it's entirety.It is a truly insightful and empowering course designed not only to learn techniques of teaching Yoga but also to facilitate the learner to begin his/her own journey of self-awareness and development. A certificate program that is also a rewarding and enriching experience.

Yoga Bharati is conducting this course in the Detroit aea for the 4th year in a row.

STRUCTURE OF YIC

Based on over 20 years of in-depth study in the field of Yoga and Spirituality by SVYASA. Research behind YIC largely follows the direction given by Swami Vivekananda, who pronounced that we need to combine the best of the West (modern scientific research) with the best of the East (yoga and spiritual lore) to bring a grand harmony and peace on earth.
Mr. N.V.Raghuram is the international coordinator and Yoga trainer from Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (Research Foundation) or VYASA in short, Bangalore, INDIA who will conduct this course.

The objective of conducting this program, through-out the world is to bring the holistic vision of yoga and spiritual lore as a way of life featured by health & strength, peace and efficiency, harmony and growth to solve the problems of the modern society and to build ideal social orders.

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR

* Learn the science of Yoga from one of the best in the world!
* Greater self-awareness and consciousness
* Ability to synergize one's mind, body and soul
* Holistic understanding of the philosophy of Yoga
* Learning tools for holistic living
* Stress Management, prevention of stress related ailments
* Improved memory, creativity & calmness thro Pranayama, Meditation
* Empowering you with a Yoga career to serve the society

SOME HIGHLIGHTS of YIC

VYASA has over 20 years of research experience in Yoga

VYASA has trained more than 5,000 instructors world-wide.

YIC program is conducted in USA, Singapore, UK, Germany, Turkey, Japan and other countries.

At VYASA residential campus, Bangalore, India - YIC is conducted four times a year.

VYASA has trained 400 instructors in the US, 800 in Singapore and 1,500 instructors in Japan.

In the US, YIC is conducted in SF Bay Area, Houston, LA, Atlanta and Detroit.

Many of our former participants are now practicing instructors.

This certificate program is also the foundation course for those interested in going for the advanced programs offered at SVYASA, such as therapy oriented courses, Phd programs and more. Details of SVYASA's other programs at SVYASA homepage

For further questions about YIC (also known as YICC), please go to FAQ.

YIC SYLLABUS

Part 1 - THEORY - 30+ hours:

Yoga - Need of the hour, Yoga concept and definitions
Basis of Yoga
Streams of Yoga and Unity in Diversity
Theory of Yogic Practices, Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, and Meditation
Application of Yoga
Introduction to Yoga Therapy
Educational Applications
Stress and Yoga
Yoga and Diet
Teaching Techniques and Introduction to Research

Part 2 - YOGA PRACTICES - 50+ hours:

Breathing Practices
Loosening Practices
Yogasanas - basic set
Pranayama
Cyclic Meditation
Kriyas
Mudras and Bandhas
Teaching Techniques

Part 3 - FIELD PRACTICE

Part 4 - FIELD REPORT on any suitable yoga subject

CERTIFICATE ISSUED to the successful candidates after completion of all parts, signed by Vice chancellor of SVYASA, Bangalore, a Deemed University.

You can download the 2007 YIC flier (PDF format) for printing or forwarding to friends.

INFORMATION and REGISTRATION

For information, contact Mr. Sastry (detroit@yogabharati.org, 248 788 0858). We limit the class size to facilitate personalized attention, therefore it is strongly recommended to register as early as possible.
You can sign-up for YIC 2007 by completing the registration form and submitting it with the course fee as detailed on the form.

RESOURCES

FAQ

Registration Form

Certification Requirements

2007 Event Details (PDF flier)

SVYASA Homepage

Sri. N.V. Raghuram