Description

Course Name: Certified Yoga Anatomy Educator

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/YM/CYAE/V1

Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The Certified Yoga Anatomy Educator course aims to provide in-depth knowledge of human anatomy and physiology in the context of yoga practice and instruction. It enables yoga teachers, therapists, and enthusiasts to understand the structure and function of the musculoskeletal, nervous, respiratory, and circulatory systems as they relate to various yoga postures, movements, and breathing techniques. The course focuses on safe alignment, injury prevention, anatomical cues, and the science behind flexibility, strength, and body mechanics.

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Yoga Anatomy: Definition and Importance of Anatomy in Yoga, Differences between General and Yoga-specific Anatomy, Planes and Directions of the Human Body, Skeletal and Muscular System Overview, Key Anatomical Terminologies, Benefits of Understanding Anatomy for Yoga Instructors.

Module 2: Skeletal System and Joint Movements in Yoga: Major Bones Relevant to Yoga Practice, Types of Joints and Their Functions, Range of Motion in Yoga Poses, Common Skeletal Misalignments in Asana Practice, Spine Structure and Movement, Joint Safety and Stability in Practice.

Module 3: Muscular System and Functional Movement: Types of Muscles and Their Roles in Yoga, Agonist and Antagonist Muscles in Yoga Poses, Muscle Activation and Engagement Techniques, Major Muscle Groups Involved in Key Asanas, Stretching vs Strengthening Concepts, Understanding Muscle Imbalances.

Module 4: Respiratory and Circulatory Systems in Yoga: Structure and Function of the Respiratory System, Importance of Diaphragmatic Breathing, Circulatory System and its Role in Asana and Pranayama, Physiological Benefits of Breath Control, Oxygen Exchange and Energy Flow in the Body, Breath Awareness and Nervous System Regulation.

Module 5: Nervous System and Mind-Body Connection: Central and Peripheral Nervous System Overview, Role of the Nervous System in Yoga Relaxation, Fight or Flight vs Rest and Digest Response, Vagus Nerve and Its Importance in Yoga, Neuromuscular Coordination in Movement, Impact of Meditation and Pranayama on the Brain.

Module 6: Anatomy Applied to Yoga Asana and Teaching: Anatomical Alignment in Common Asanas, Injury Prevention and Modifications Using Anatomy Knowledge, Use of Props to Support Anatomy Needs, Sequencing Asanas with Anatomical Logic, Observing and Correcting Postural Patterns, Integrating Anatomy into Yoga Teaching and Cueing.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

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