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Four Month Course in Yogic Studies

The four month course in Yogic Studies is conducted twice a year, once in English medium and once in Hindi medium. BYB seeks to admit a diversity of students with a broad range of interests and backgrounds.

Combining academic studies with the gurukul lifestyle and discipline can be challenging and all aspirants must be prepared for this approach to yogic studies. The gurukul disciplines are designed to create an atmosphere in which the yogic spirit can be experienced at a subtle level. Alongside yogic education, the spirit of seva (selfless service), samarpan (dedication) and karuna (compassion) will be imbibed by the students.

Course overview

A residential course to provide basic training in the practical and theoretical aspects of yoga and ashram life based on the ancient gurukul system. Upon completion of the course, a Certificate in Yogic Studies is awarded to those who are successful in the written and practical examinations.

Course structure

The theory papers cover a range of topics, including basic concepts, applications and benefits of yoga.

Practical yoga classes aim to give the student a systematic approach to asana, pranayama, mudra and bandha, and introductory shatkarma techniques. Meditation classes include yoga nidra and meditation techniques. All practical classes start at beginner’s level and work through to intermediate level. Advanced practices are not covered. Two practical classes are held daily: asana and pranayama class early in the morning before breakfast and yoga nidra/meditation in the afternoon.

Syllabus

Paper I: Basic Concepts of Yoga
1. Introduction to Yoga
2. Spiritual Life
3. Guru and Ashram
4. Prana

Paper II: Theory, Application & Benefits of Yoga
1. Basic Anatomy and Physiology
2. Bahiranga (External) Yoga
3. Antaranga (Internal) Yoga
4. Psychosomatic Disorders and their Yogic Management

Paper III: Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha
 

Paper IV: Gurukul Lifestyle
1. Seva Yoga
2. Gurukul Lifestyle

Course Details

Duration: Four months
Fees: Rs.8,000 (for Indian nationals)
US$1,500 (for overseas students)
This includes hostel charges, meals and other common charges. There is no tuition fee.
Minimum age: 18 years
Minimum educational qualifications and eligibility: Age 16 examination results, i.e.. secondary education certificate or 10th year of formal education
(e.g. 10, India; ‘O’ Levels/GCSEs, UK; School Certificate, Australia;
Intermediate Exam, Ireland; or equivalent)
Prior experience in yoga is not essential.
Course dates
(every year)*:
1 February – May (Hindi)
1 October – January (English)
*Overses applicants are required to arrive 1 week prior to the course commencement date to attend the admission procedures.

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