DIPLOMA IN HATHA YOGA INSTRUCTOR

&
YOGIC LIFE STYLE COUNSELLOR

A unique Diploma program which is designed to impart teaching

and to begin
Your own journey of self-awareness and development

BATCH 07
BY

Institute of Human Excellence/Astanka Yoga Mandir

No.03, Ridgeway Place, Colombo – 04
：+94-777274859 : aym.lanka@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/astankayogamandir www.yoga.lk
 Contents

ASTANKA YOGA MANDIR ........................................................................................................................................ 3

WHY CHOOSE OUR INSTITUTE FOR THIS DIPLOMA? .............................................................................................. 4
OUR TEAM............................................................................................................................................................... 5
COURSE GUIDE LINES .............................................................................................................................................. 9
GUIDE LINES FOR PAYMENT ................................................................................................................................. 10
Syllabus for Hatha Yoga Instructor Course ........................................................................................................... 11
ACTIVITES & ACHEIVEMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 14
CERTIFICATION CEREMONY .............................................................................................................................. 15
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY 2018 ..................................................................................................................... 16
YOGA SESSIONS CONDUTED BY AYM TEAM WITH SHRI VYASAH KALYANASUNDERAM ................................. 18
SERVICES OFFERED AT AYM .................................................................................................................................. 21
 ASTANKA YOGA MANDIR

ASTANKA YOGA MANDIR (AYM)

AYM is a center for yogic knowledge in

Colombo, Sri Lanka, which provides
resources and facilities to learn and
practice the yogic knowledge of the great
Eastern traditions since 1953 .
AYM offers integrated medical approach
which has been very effective in healing
and curing various health related
problems and has the expert medical
team with years of experience in Yoga,
Siddha, Ayurveda and Homeopathy.

Spiritual Lineage of AYM has its roots in Sri Lanka since 1953,with the spiritual
Traditions from The Himalayan saint H.H.Swami Sivananda Saraswathy Mahraj,
Founder- Divine Life Society –Rishikesh ,India, and AYM is founded by Shrimathi
Selvam Kalyanasunderam B.A (Barrister – at- Law, Attorney–at- Law) a Sanskrit
scholar and an authority of yogic scriptures, and the direct disciple/ successor of
H.H.Swami Satchidananda Saraswathy Mathaji of Divine Life Society who was the
first lady Sanyasi disciple of H.H.Swami Sivananda Saraswathy Maharaj .

Institutional Partners of Yoga Center

 WHY CHOOSE OUR INSTITUTE FOR THIS DIPLOMA?

 The Yoga center and the Diploma Course is registered and approved by Tertiary and
Vocational Education Commission-Ministry of skills Development and Vocational Training).
 Affiliated to SVYASA Yoga University, India.
 The syllabus which is taught has been developed by Ministry of AYUSH Government of India
and S-VYASA Yoga University, India
 Astanka Yoga Mandhir is one of the Founding members for Asian Yoga Therapy Association –
who certifies yoga therapist in Sri Lanka.
 India, Japan, China, France, Portugal, Vietnam, Australia are the few countries along with Sri
Lankans who were qualified as instructors from the center.
 The exams can be written in Native language of Sri Lanka along with English, Japanese,
Russian, and other selected languages.
 Astanka Yoga Mandhir is one of the pioneer partnering yoga center with Indian Cultural
Center for various yoga activities conducted in Sri Lanka
 Personalized attention will be given to each student during their course.

Certification Ceremony of Batch 01, Chief Guest Emeritus Prof. S Padmanathan, Hon.D.M Swaminathan,
(Chairman Institute of Human Excellence ) and H.H Swami Divyananda Ma(Intergral Yoga –USA)
 OUR TEAM

1. Chief Yoga Therapist - Mr. Vyasah Kalyanasunderam B.A., YIC

Yoga Therapist - SVYASA Yoga University, India
Advance Diploma in Therapeutic Yoga, Chennai
Diploma in Yoga & Relaxation technique, Nepal
Yoga Acharyar - Thirmoolar Society, Sri Lanka
Diploma in Kriya Babaji Yoga.-India
Certified Dorn Therapist
Certified Pranic Healer

Institutional Affiliation
 Chief Yoga Instructor – Swami Vivekanada Cultural Centre (ICC), Colombo
 Founder - Astanka Yoga Mandir-Sri Lanka
 Sri Lanka Country Representative of S-VYASA Yoga University, Bangalore India in Sri Lanka.
 Co-Founder –A.A.Y.U.S.H-Sri Lanka
 Secretary –Asian Yoga Therapy Association –Singapore

Associated Affiliation
 Visiting Instructor-Eastern University –Sri Lanka.
 Visiting Instructor / Examiner Gampaha Wickramaracchi Ayurveda Institute
 Yoga Therapist & Trainer for National Institute of Traditional Medicine
 Visiting Lecturer Vyasa Yoga Singapore, Malaysia.
 Head of Academic Unit for Institute of Human Excellence, Diploma in Hatha Yoga Instructor & Yogic
Life Style Counsellor Course & Diploma in Yoga Therapist & Yogic Life Style Counsellor Course [Courses
registered under Tertiary Vocational Education Commission – A06093]

2. Mr.Raju Mehanathas
Yoga Research, Yoga Therapy and Advanced Yoga at S-VYASA, Sri Lanka
Senior Yoga Instructor Astanka Yoga Mandhir.

3. Ms.Thirishanthini Darshan, MBA

Accountant
Yoga Therapist & Lifestyle Consultant (Advance Diploma – R)
Visiting Yoga Lecturer (Academic Unit) Astanka Yoga Mandhir / Institute of Human Excellence -Yoga
Instructor at Astanka Yoga Mandir,
YIC, S-Vyasa University, India
Hatha Yoga Instructor and Yogic Lifestyle Counselor (AYM 2015)
Integral Yoga Instructor (RYS 200) Sri Lanka
108 Advance Asana Yoga Course (AYM 108 hours)
Founder -Adhi Yogam

4. Dr. Uthayakumar Saranya, BSMS, PGCC, MA

Community Medical Officer at Ayurveda Community health Promotion Service, Anuradhapura
Hatha Yoga Instructor and Yogic Lifestyle Counselor, Sri Lanka
Visiting Yoga Lecturer (Academic) Astanka Yoga Mandhir
5. Ms.Evgenia Piterskaya
Yoga Lecturer (Academic Unit) Astanka Yoga Mandhir / Institute of Human Excellence -Hatha Yoga
Instructor and Yogic Lifestyle Counselor (AYM 2015), Sri Lanka
108 Advance Asana Yoga Course (AYM 108 hours) -Thermal Units, Nuclear Physics,
Ferrous Metallurgy (Diploma of the 6 level (bachelor), Russia
Financial Management (Diploma of the 7 level - certified specialist)

6. Ms.Shrimathi Sadesh Kumar (Premy)

Yoga Therapist & Lifestyle Consultant (Advance Diploma – R)
Visiting Yoga Lecturer (Academic Unit) Astanka Yoga Mandhir / Institute of Human Excellence -Hatha
Yoga Instructor and Yogic Lifestyle Counselor (AYM 2015) Sri Lanka
Integral Yoga Instructor (RYS 200) Sri Lanka
Hatha Yoga Trainer for Special Needs Children, Special Yoga, UK -108 Advance Asana Yoga Course
(AYM 108 hours)
Classical Dance (Diploma) Sri Lanka -Real Images PVT LTD -Director -IHE (- Project Secretary)

7. Ms.Vijayarani Selladurai, MBA

Yoga Therapist & Lifestyle Consultant (Advance Diploma – R)
Visiting Yoga Lecturer (Academic Unit) Astanka Yoga Mandhir / Institute of Human Excellence -Hatha
Yoga Instructor and Yogic Lifestyle Counselor (AYM 2015)
Human Resources Professional -Life Coach

8. Ms.Shobana Cooke, Bsc, C.HOM

Homeopath
Yoga Therapist & Lifestyle Consultant (Advance Diploma – R)
Visiting Yoga Lecturer (Academic Unit) Astanka Yoga Mandhir / Institute of Human Excellence -Hatha
Yoga Instructor and Yogic Lifestyle Counselor (AYM 2015)
Integral Yoga Instructor (RYS 200) Sri Lanka
Kidding Around Yoga Instructor (USA)
108 Advance Asana Yoga Course (AYM 108 hours) -Co-Founder AAYUSH

9. Ms.Binu Jha, MA
Yoga Therapist & Lifestyle Consultant (Advance Diploma – R)
RYT 500hours Advanced Teacher Training QCI, Mumbai,India
Hatha Yoga Instructor and Yogic Lifestyle Counselor (AYM-2016)
Visiting Yoga Lecturer (Academic Unit) Astanka Yoga Mandhir
Certificate in Fashion Designing, Chennai, India
Visiting Faculty National Institute of Fashion Design, Chennai, India
Prof. History, Mumbai University, India
Founder Seams Natural, Chennai, India

10. Ms.Beenu Singh,

Architect
Yoga Therapist & Lifestyle Consultant (Advance Diploma – R)
Visiting Yoga Lecturer (Academic Unit) Astanka Yoga Mandhir
Hatha Yoga Instructor and Yogic Lifestyle Counselor (AYM-2016)
Inner Engineering, India
Reiki Healing level 1,2 & 3
11. Ms.Amalka Chandrasiri, Bsc.
Yoga Therapist & Lifestyle Consultant (Advance Diploma – R)
Visiting Yoga Lecturer (Academic Unit) Astanka Yoga Mandhir / Institute of Human Excellence -Hatha
Yoga Instructor and Yogic Lifestyle Counselor (AYM 2016)

12. Ms.Samantha Ramanayake, LLB

Attorney - At-Law -Sri Lanka
Yoga Therapist & Lifestyle Consultant (Advance Diploma – R)
Visiting Yoga Lecturer (Academic Unit) Astanka Yoga Mandhir / Institute of Human Excellence
Managing Director Ramadbk - Japan
Hatha Yoga Instructor and Yogic Lifestyle Counselor (AYM 2016)
Reiki Healing and Counseling (Sri Lanka)
108 Advance Asana Yoga Course (AYM 108 hours)

13. Ms.Sivasakthi Sivapathasundaram Bsc (Yoga)

YTT,DYT, India
International Yoga Academy RYT 500hrs
Visiting Yoga Lecturer (Academic Unit) Astanka Yoga Mandhir / Institute of Human Excellence
Founder & Chief Yoga Instructor-Shakthi Ananda Yoga School, Batticalo

14. Ms. Sivasutha Thavaratnam

Yoga Therapist & Lifestyle Consultant (Advance Diploma – R)
Visiting Yoga Lecturer (Academic Unit) Astanka Yoga Mandhir -Hatha Yoga Instructor and Yogic
Lifestyle Counselor, (AYM 2016) -Hatha Yoga Trainer for Special Needs Children, Special Yoga, UK

15. Ms. Nishalini Shanmugavel

Hatha Yoga Instructor

16. Ms.Niluka Dilhani

Hatha Yoga Instructor &Yogic Lifestyle Counselor
Traditional Sri Lankan Dancer and Teacher

17. Ms.Thirsha de Silva BA, Msc

Lecturer in Psychology
Hatha Yoga Instructor and Yogic Lifestyle Counselor

18. Ms.Sarathadevi Sivakumar

Montessori Teacher -Art Teacher
Hatha Yoga Instructor and Life Style Counselor

19. Ms. Varaniya Selvaraja, BE

Course Coordinator
Yoga Instructors and Therapist of AYM
 COURSE GUIDE LINES

 While registering to the course participants should fill the student registration form and attach their
CV along with it.
 Copies of qualification/academic certificate need to be submitted in the first week.
 Submit two passport size photograph/softcopy of photograph along with the registration form.
 Submit a copy of NIC / Passport within the first week of registration.
 Non – Sri Lankans need to submit a copy of their Visa within the first week of registration
 The course contains 300 hours of direct learning. Student can join either in weekday batch or weekend
batch.
 Students should bring their yoga mat to the class. Videos and materials will be provided for learning.
 After completion of classes, participants should submit personal progress chart, Yoga Knowledge book,
Sadhana chart, Stick man drawing and a yoga journal.
 The course followers will be subjected to written exam which will have Happy exams, part-I, part-II,
and open book exam. Followers should attend Asana practical exam and Pranayama practical exams.
 After completion of written exams, practical exams and submission of assignments the course
followers will be given Diploma certificate. Students who did not submit the assignments before the
due date will be given a certificate for completing certification course. After the submission of
assignments diploma certificate will be given.
 Participants will be given intern sheet for teaching classes, all the participants are required to
complete 50-75 hours (based on individual capacity) of teaching during the course.

Yoga program at NAVY Camp

 GUIDE LINES FOR PAYMENT

 Total Fee of this course along with registration fee is LKR 140,000.00
 Students who would like to receive a certificate from Vivekananda Yoga Global should pay an
additional amount of LKR 65,000.00
 Students can pay the full amount when they are joining the course. With prior notice they can pay the
fees in installment.
 Students who are paying through installment they can pay in three installments. Each installment will
have one month period of time. Students have to pay within the first week/Day of the month.
 If a student wants to complete the course before the expected completion date, he/she can attend
extra hours. For every 50 extra hours LKR 10,000.00 need to be paid.
 If a student not able to complete the course within the expected completion date, he/she can join the
next batch. For every 100hours LKR. 15,000.00 need to be paid.
 All students need to complete the evaluation process to receive certificate. A student who fails in
written/practical exam has to reappear. Re- Exam fee is LKR 20000.00
 Students who submit Assignments after due date need to pay LKR 5000.00.
 Any concern in paying the fees can be discussed with the course director and special arrangements
need to be done.
 In the case of withdrawing from the course the installment shall not be reimbursed.
 The Course will be completed by the month of May 2019.

Program organized by World Health Organization (WHO)

 Syllabus for Hatha Yoga Instructor Course

Unit Description
Section 1 – Theory & Practical Knowledge
1. Introduction to yoga and yogic practices
 Yogic Health Assessment (YHA)
 Etymology of yoga
 History and development of yoga
 Yoga – aim and misconceptions
 Teaching of the Vedas
 Teachings of the Upanishads
 Shad dharshanas
 Paths of yoga
 Understanding and practice of Karma Yoga
 Principles of yoga and yogic practices
 Teachings of prominent gurus and yogis
 Guiding principles for yogic practice
 Brief knowledge on Sanadhana Dharma
 Life & Message of spiritual masters
2. Introduction to Hatha Yoga
 Introduction to hatha yoga
 Introduction to hatha yoga parampara
 Distinction between asana and physical practices
 Introduction to hatha yoga texts
 Introduction to hatha yoga texts
 Concept of yogic diet
 Hatha yoga – success and failure
 Concept of chakras
 Concept of ghata and ghata shuddhi
 Shat – kriya – purpose and utility
 Asanas in hatha yoga pradipika – purpose and utility
 Pranayama in hatha yoga pradipika
 Pranayama in hatha yoga pradipika
 Bandhas, mudras and nadanusnndhana in hatha yoga pradipika
 Explanation on Mudras and Bandhas
3. Introduction to Yoga sutras and patanjali
 Yoga :the definition
 Concept of chitta and chitta bhumis
 Chitta – vrittis and chitta – vrittinirodhopoya
 Concept of ishwara and ishwara pranidhana
 Chitta – vikshepas
 Concept of chitta prasadana
 Klehas: significance in yoga
 Ashtanka yoga: purpose, significance and effects

4 Human Anatomy and Physiology Yoga and Health

 Systems of human body
 Functions of different systems in human body
  Sensory organs
 Neuromuscular coordination of sensory organs
 Exercise physiology
 Homeostasis
 Asanas and their benefits
 Limitations and contraindications of yoga practices
 Psychology
 Introduction to Indigenous medical system (Learn about Siddha, Ayurveda, Homeopathy,
folk medicine)
 Fundamentals of alternative healing system
 Allopathy approach
5 Yoga For Wellness : Prevention of Diseases and promotion of positive health
 Health and wellness
 Yogic concepts of health and diseases
 Concept of pancha kosha
 Concept of triguna
 Concept of panchamahabhutas
 Yogic principles for healthy living
 Introduction to yogic diet and nutrition
 Rhythms
 Linear and Non-Linear Concepts
 the limitations and contra-indications of specific Yoga practices
6 Yoga and Stress Management
 Human psyche
 Frustration, conflicts and psychosomatic disorders
 Relationship between mind and body
 Role of yoga in mental health
 Psychosocial environment
 Concept of stress – a modern view
 Role of yoga – stress and life style management
7 Communication Structure
 Communication skills
 Environment of yoga classes –do’s & don’ts
 Work activities and qualities of yoga teacher/ instructor
 Effective teaching skills
 General pointers on teaching a class
 Yoga course schedule
 Teaching process of yoga practice
 Managing and executing yoga classes
 Teaching techniques motivation and adherence techniques
 Motivation and adherence techniques
8 Familiarity with body joints and Vyayama
 Movement of key joints
 Sukshma vyayama
 Shat kriyas
9 Suryanamaskar and Asanas
 Introduction to suryanamaskar (the sun salutation )
 Technique of suryanamskar practice
 Asanas
 Asana Mudras
 Five spinal movements in yoga
 Stick figure asana drawing
10 Meditation and Pranayama
 Introduction to Pranayama
 Pranayama Techniques -10
 Pranayama Mudras
 Purpose and importance of Pranayama in Hatha Yoga
 Understanding and practicing abdominal (and diaphragmatic), thoracic,clavicular breathing
and full yogic breath
 Meditation – the concept
 Practical techniques of meditation
 Meditative Mudras
 Prerequisites for meditation
 Controlling of Indriyas
 Buddhist meditation practice
 Vedic meditation practice
 Cyclic Meditation
 AUM Meditation
 Nadi
 Chakras;
 Yoga Nidra
 Mantra Chanting
11 Teaching Practice
 Teaching yoga
 Principles and skills for educating aspirants
 Teaching yoga in a group setting
 Yoga teachers ethics & codes
 Class structuring
 Eight Stepped Method

Section 2 – Communication & IT Knowledge

12. Communication Skill Development: teaching about delivering the knowledge I English
and mother language

13. IT Knowledge: Preparing power point presentation, explaining about report writing
Section 3 - Assignment
14. Listening to videos and attending public lecturers
15. Sadhana chart: personal yoga practice
16. Stick diagram sketch books for 108 Asanas
17. Knowledge Book: Students required developing a comprehensive knowledge book from
the learnings and submit.
18. Pranayama Book- Students required developing a comprehensive knowledge book from
the learnings and submit.
19. Yoga Journal: Students has to maintain a journal on yoga and write down their experience
in yoga practices and the learning of day to day improvements
20. Intern : Teaching students under the guidance of senior instructors
Section 4 - Exams
1. Model Exams: exams will be conducted after completion of each units
2. Final theory Exams
3. Final Practical Exams
 ACTIVITES & ACHEIVEMENTS

Certification of 108 Asanas in 108 Hours; Chief guest Prof. S Padmanathan and Guest of Honuor Dr.
V. Selvanathan, Consultant – Department of Ayurvedha
CERTIFICATION CEREMONY

Certification Ceremony for Batch 01

Certification Ceremony for Batch 02

 Certification Ceremony for Batch 03

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY 2018

AYM Instructors & HYIC students headed by Shri Vyasah Kalyanasunderam guiding the participants at International Yoga
Day 2018
 President of Sri Lanka H.E Mathirpala Srisena and High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka H.E Tharanjith Singh
awarding AYM Instructors at International Yoga Day 2018.

Shri Vyasah Kalyanasunderam

Mr. Raju Mehanadas Mrs. Shrimathi Sadeeshkumar

Ms. Shobana Cook

Ms. Samantha Ramanayake

Ms. Sumethe Raj

YOGA SESSIONS CONDUTED BY AYM TEAM WITH SHRI VYASAH
KALYANASUNDERAM

programs at Sri Lankan Navy Base for Sri Lankan and Indian Navy

Mental Health day program organized by World Health Organization (WHO) Yoga program by Astanka Yoga Mandhir
instructors.
Yoga session organized by Indian High Commission and World Health Organization. Health Ministers of Sri
Lanka & India grace the occasion at Galle face Hotel
Yoga session conducted at Buddhist University of Sri Lanka
 SERVICES OFFERED AT AYM

•Hatha Yoga classes - Yoga sessions are conducted for Beginners, Intermediate &
Advanced Yoga practitioners of all age groups.
Hatha Yoga Special sessions are conducted for Kids / Youth, Senior
Classes citizens and special need children.

•Yoga sessions for individual or family members at AYM center or Home visits
services are provided by experts instructors.
Yoga •Coorporate Yoga －Yoga sessions for corporate officers at their workplace
Sessions

•therapy sessions include for health issues related to cardiovascular system, gastro-
Therapy intestinal track, joints and muscular - skeletalsystem etc.
Yoga

•Diploma in Hatha Yoga Instructor & Lifestyle Counselling

•Yoga Therapist & Yogic Lifetyle counsellor
Academic •Special Courses on Pranayama, Yoga Nidra and Meditation
Yoga •Special guidance for learning Yogic Scriptures.

• includes Yogic Health Assessment, Chakra balancing, Yoga Nidra, Varmology

(Activaton and strengthening of vital points) specialized Yoga Techniques based on
Tejaswini individual body types
Kriya casses

•Yogic Health Assessment (YHA) is method to assess the Yoga participant and give
Yogic Health them a clear picture of their body condition and after the Yoga sessions /Yoga
Assesment therapy sessions for them to feel the progress in themselves.