We offer various training programs to deepen knowledge and improve teaching skills through various yoga teacher training courses. Continuing education is a post-learning, formal learning program for yoga practitioners that can have credit courses as well as non-credit courses. These courses are intended to allow an individual to extend their insight and develop their abilities in a particular field. Numerous callings even expect individuals to take up Continuing Education to have the option to recharge their permit and seek after their training.

Continuing education in yoga mainly serves two purposes

To deepen your existing knowledge and skills.

To teach you new skills and techniques related to teaching yoga.

Yoga Alliance Registered Continuing Education Provider, Courses Open to Everyone.

This course is eligible for Continued Education (CE) credits with Yoga Alliance. It is accredited by Yoga Alliance and it can be used as a continuing education course (YACEP) for Register Yoga Teachers with Yoga Alliance

Deepen your practice and your knowledge

Are you are yoga professional or a curious practitioner and wish to deepen your yoga knowledge and techniques? Then a continuing education course may be something for you! You will learn selected specialized yoga topics that will allow you to expand your horizons when it comes to your personal practice or that of your students. With the knowledge you will acquire, you will gain a deeper understanding of the functioning of anatomical and energetic body layers, and develop a more complete insight into yoga.

International Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion of the Asana and Bio-mechanism Teacher Training Course, which you can count towards your continuing education. Our yoga teacher training courses are accredited by Yoga Alliance USA.

About the course facilitator

YACEP Profile

Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham (Dr. Karuna)

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Asana and Bio-mechanism Teacher Training Course

The Yoga Biomechanics course aims to deepen students’ understanding of yoga by studying the biomechanics of yoga poses, learning how to apply anatomical guidelines to position correct positions, studying effective teaching techniques in a variety of situations, and exploring the history and philosophy of yoga.

What is Biomechanism?

Biomechanics is the use of mechanical methods to study the mechanical structure, function and movement of biological systems at any level from the entire organism to organs, cells and organelles.

What you will learn from this course?

Meaning, scope and importance of Biomechanism in yoga.
Aim, objectives and need of Biomechanism and kinesiology.
Postural Deformities (Types, Causes and Remedies & Prevention)
Definitions and Mechanics of Stretch and Flexibility (Stretch Reflex)
Types of Stretching – Static Stretching – Ballistic Stretching.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)- Contraction- Relaxation
Factor Affecting Flexibility and Principles of Stretching
Explore the relationship between the Axial and the appendicular skeletal system.
Review movement mechanics of the skeletal system

Pre-requisites:

This course is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge and application of some of the highest teachings of yoga anatomy.
Participants do not need to be yoga
Mastery of any yoga practice is not
Only yours sincere desire for knowledge and your commitment to personal
Love for Yoga is the most important eligibility factor for learning this course.
Students who want to know Yoga in totality and move beyond Asana and Pranayama, Mudra & Bandha.

Assessment and Certification

The students are continuously assessed throughout the course at all levels. There will be a written exam at the end of the course to evaluate the understanding of the philosophy of Yoga and skills of the students. Participants should pass all different aspects of the course to be eligible for the course diploma.

What do I need for the online course?

Yoga mat
Computer / Smartphone with camera
Internet connection
Yoga Blocks
Pillow or Bolster or Cushion
Strap
Notebook and Pen
Zoom

Recommended Texts

Yoga Anatomy, Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews.
Key Muscles of Yoga, Ray Long.

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami Niranjananda Saraswati
B.K.S. Iyengar, Light On Yoga.

What’s the language of the course?

Our courses will be held in English Medium.

Duration: 12 hrs

Self-Paced/ Flexible Duration: Online or Regular Mode.

Fee: INR 15,000.

Course Dates: Please Contact Us.

Training Venue:

No. 1271, 20th Main, 2nd Phase, J. P. Nagar, Bangalore -78

Land Mark: Behind Central Mall & Near Samatvam Diabetic Centre

Terms & Conditions:

After the payment of the course fee, you will receive a link to access the classes through zoom. This short-term course is only meant for sincere students of Yoga practitioners. Without submitting the required assignments, you will not receive a certification. Please note that the course fee is non-refundable. However, if you can’t start the course due to severe circumstances, please get in touch with us and we’ll find a solution for you.

About the course facilitator

How to Register?

You can apply online with the application, fee of INR 10,000 (non-refundable) advance towards the course fee.

Course Syllabus

Physiology of Muscle contraction
The events of muscle contraction
Negatively & Positively Charged
Neuromuscular junction (Myoneural junction)
Neurotransmitter
2. Biomechanics of Stretching
What is stretching?
Moving origins & Insertions
Spinal Cord Reflexes
Muscle Spindle Stretch Receptor
Reciprocal Inhibition
Golgi tendon Organ
Physiology in Stretching
3. Stretching, Contraction and Flexibility and Yogic Techniques
Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise
- Anaerobic Exercise
- Aerobic exercise
Flexibility
Types of Flexibility
Dynamic Flexibility
Static-Passive Flexibility
Factors Limiting Flexibility
Internal Influences
External Influences
How Muscles Contract
Fast and Slow Muscle Fibers
Cooperating Muscle Groups
Agonists
Antagonists
Synergists
Fixators
Agonist/Antagonist Muscle Pairs
Types of Muscle Contractions
Isometric Contraction
Isotonic Contraction
- Concentric Contraction
- Eccentric Contraction
Stretching & Yoga
What Happens When You Stretch
Proprioceptors
Stretch Reflex
Components of the Stretch Reflex
The Lengthening Reaction
Reciprocal Inhibition
Types of Stretching
- - Ballistic Stretching
  - Dynamic Stretching
  - Active Stretching
  - Passive Stretching
  - Static Stretching
  - Isometric Stretching
  - PNF Stretching

Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham

No.162/1(Ground Floor), 7th ABC Cross, Venkatapura Main Road, Koramangala, Bengaluru

5.0 42 reviews

Rahul kb ★★★★★ 2 months ago
It is good place to learn and explore your first steps in yoga. Dr Karuna is kind and patient while teaching.
Ashvika Bhargava ★★★★☆ 6 months ago
Completed a short course with Sir.His explanations were easy to understand and to the point. Gained a lot of knowledge.
Arijita Chowdhury ★★★★★ 6 months ago
Received more than expectedKaruna yoga is one of the best place to learn yoga in bangalore. I was practicing yoga for last 3 years so thought of perusing yoga as a career. Initially I thought becoming a yoga teacher only meant to be perfect … More on asana practices. But there are a lot of learning and unlearning involves in it. All the topics of yoga philosophy, satkarma, physiology and anatomy, teaching methodology and technique were taught very nicely. All the faculties are extremely knowledgeable. My special thanks to Rati Ma'am and Karuna Sir. The vinyasa classes by Rati Maam were extremely detoxifying. The way she takes care individual person's health issue is wonderful. Karuna sir is a very generous and kind person. The kind of knowledge in yoga he has is just incredible. He always gives more without asking. Also helps by giving ideas on how we can take yoga as a career. I am extremely grateful to karuna yoga for transforming me as a yogi. I feel more calm and peaceful now. The journey of yoga is never ending. I am glad that I choose Karuna yoga to be part of my journey
navendu prakash ★★★★★ 6 months ago
My experience at Karuna yoga has been phenomenal. I completed TTC 200 course here. Iam a working professional and karuna sir was flexible to accommodate my schedule whenever i missed any class.Best part here is that it was not just a one … More way teaching. Teachers allow you to put your own perspective and develop the concept. This is important to become a teacher.I highly recommend karuna yoga vidya peetham for all level( beginner and advanced) of students. Specifically for working people.
Amit Prasad ★★★★★ a year ago
I did yoga calls online with Mr Karuna Murthy and he specially made me do the yoga asanas and breathing techniques as per my condition and this helped me a lot
Swasya Anand ★★★★★ a year ago
I had a really good time learning all about Yoga. I was given individual attention and all my doubts were clarified. I was taught a lot of asanas to improve my flexibility. If you are looking for a place to do your ttc, I would definitely … More suggest karuna yoga vidya peetham.
gowri baddula ★★★★★ 2 years ago
I have completed my 200 hrs yoga teacher training in this institution. Very experienced faculty and taking individual care. Thank u Murty sir u have beautiful soul.
dinesh thakur ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Best place to learn Yoga, I have Completed my RYT 200 from here. Amazing experience for me, teachers are extremely supportive and carries a very good knowledge. They will give the deep understanding of Asanas, Meditation etc..and provide … More tips and techniques to improve in the field of Yoga.Its amazing!!!
Moulya Varma ★★★★★ a year ago
Excellent. The classes were very easy to understand and always dependent on the level of the students and I felt comfortable at all times, felt treated with love and respect and felt I was in presence of a true teacher.The course gives … More a good background knowledge of theory, as well as practice. The teacher are very professional and supportive to students. I have enjoyed the course very much and made many friends.The yoga and meditation 200 hour course was for me all that I needed and was looking for, I'm very grateful for all that I've learned, and im looking forward to learn more from them.Karuna murthy and rati rao are the great teachers and very approachable and knowledgeable. I would recommend them especially for beginners, who need special attention and personal care. Karuna murthy sir can be a very responsible friend who knows how to take care of students even outside the yoga studio. The amount of knowledge that I have obtained at karuna yoga vidya peetham is life changing.I’m so happy I chose my yoga teacher training with karuna yoga vidya peetam because they really the best knowledgeable teachers. @ Dr karuna murthy and Dr rati rao.Hope everyone who is searching for a true yoga and had a passion to learn and teach yoga this is best place u can come