Overview

PGDY.Ed is a post-graduation diploma program for aspiring yoga teachers.

The aim of this course is to train and prepare deserving candidates in the esoteric aspects of Yoga, which deals with the problems of integration of personality as a first step to higher practices.

The students are grounded in the various academic, practical, and scientific aspects of different Yoga related subjects to be efficiently equipped when they take up teaching.

Those with a special aptitude towards spirituality are initiated into higher esoteric practices and on further progress, if they wish, may be accepted into the Ashram.

Topics covered
  • Foundation of Patanjala Yoga Sutra
  • Introduction to Hatha Yoga Texts
  • Foundation of Yoga/Cultural Synthesis
  • Anatomy and Physiology of Human Body
  • Yoga and Mental Health
  • Teaching Methods
  • Practical Sessions (Advanced Asanas, Kriyas, Bandhas, Pranayama, Drishti, Meditation Practices, Mantra Recitation, and other techniques)
 Contact HoursNon-Contact HoursTotal Hours
 HoursCreditsHoursCreditsHoursCredits
Theory420283666.178652.4
Practical630213666.199633.2
Teaching403170.3573.8
Total10905274912.5183989.4
SubjectsMarks
Paper 1: Foundation of Patanjala Yoga Sutra100
Paper 2: Hatha Yoga Texts100
Paper 3: Foundation of Yoga / Cultural Synthesis100
Paper 4: Anatomy and Physiology of Human Body (HB)100
Paper 5: Yoga and Mental Health100
Paper 6: Teaching Methods100
Practical100
Yoganushasanam100
Total800

Course Cost

Hostel with community Bathroom

₨ 1,79,000
  • Course Fees – Rs. 71,000/-
  • Hostel charges with food - Rs. 1,08,000/-

Twin Sharing with Attached Bathroom

₨ 3,00,500
  • Course Fees –Rs. 71,000/-
  • Hostel charges with food - Rs. 2,29,500/-

Single with Attached Bathroom

₨ 5,71,000
  • Course Fees – Rs. 71,000/-
  • Hostel charges with food - Rs. 5,00,000/-

Hostel with community Bathroom

USD 5,430
  • Course Fees – USD 2,730
  • Hostel charges with food - USD 2,700

Twin Sharing with Attached Bathroom

USD 8,630
  • Course Fees – USD 2,730
  • Hostel charges with food - USD 5,900

Single with Attached Bathroom

USD 11,580
  • Course Fees – USD 2,730
  • Hostel charges with food - USD 8,850

Seminars, Lectures, and Workshops led by experts

Dr. O. P. Tiwari
Chairman Kaivalyadhama
Shri. Sudhir Tiwari
Internationally Acclaimed Yoga Master
Ms. Kala Acharya
Executive President, SSASP
Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, USA

Manthan Series

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Special Place to Explore
Swami Kuvalayananda Ji's meditation cave adjacent to the campus

Before you Register

  • Please upload the eligibility documents (in clear and visible form) on the online form when filling it out. Application forms with inappropriate or unreadable documents will not be processed further.
  • Please mention about additional yoga certificate details in the form itself. No certificates will be entertained beyond April 30th.
  • Students having Graduation mark sheets and certificates will only be considered and not the students who have appeared for final year Graduation.
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Admission Procedure

For enquiries, email us at college@kdham.com

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Affiliation

This course is accredited as Advanced Certificate Course from Indian Yoga Association (IYA) and the Syllabus is equivalent to Level 3 – (Yoga Teacher and Evaluator) of Yoga Certification Board (YCB).

Please Note: Even though YCB has recognised Kaivalyadhama as Leading Yoga Institute but as per YCB guidelines registration to YCB is to be done separately by students. If anyone wishes to be certified by YCB then exam has to be taken and paid for separately.

Duration

9 Months - 1000 + Hours

Medium

On-Campus and Residential

Method of Teaching

English / Hindi

Course Dates

1st August to 25th April

Intake

50 Indian students + International

Eligibility

Education: Graduation in any academic stream from a recognized university.
Those who are not graduates, but are practitioners and want to enhance their knowledge are welcome to join. However, they will be granted only a letter of attendance, and not the Diploma.
Completing the Sthāpanā - Foundation Course is mandatory, the access to the course (for 3 months) will be given after confirmation of the admission, at no extra cost.
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Age: No limit
Medical Fitness: Candidates should be medically fit and sound as certified by competent authority
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