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YCB Level 1 Yoga Protocol Instructor study guide

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Lessons

  1. Bhagavad Gita: Nishkama Karma, Yogic Living
  2. Hatha Yoga Pradipika: Lineage, Ghatastha Yog
  3. Yogic Diet & Classical Scriptures: Mitahara,
  4. Prone & Supine Asanas: Technique, Benefits &
  5. Standing & Sitting Asanas: Technique, Benefi
  6. CYP Overview, Invocation & Loosening Practic
  7. Syllabus Asanas Beyond the CYP: Technique, B
  8. Sukshma & Sthula Vyayama: Micro-circulation
  9. Surya Namaskara: The 12 Steps, Mantras & Fou
  10. The Six Shatkarmas: Cleansing Actions & Phys
  11. Etymology, Definitions, Aims & Common Miscon
  12. Guiding Principles, Ethics & General Practic
  13. Origin, Historical Evolution & Periods of Yo
  14. YPI Exam Format, Marks, Passing Rules & Cert
  15. Yoga for the Prevention of Metabolic & Respi
  16. Yoga for Personality Development & the Role
  17. Yogic Management of Stress — Free Study Guide 2026
  18. Dinacharya & Ritucharya: Daily and Seasonal
  19. Health, Health Promotion & the Adhi-Vyadhi M
  20. Basic Anatomy & Physiology for Yoga Practice
  21. Chitta Prasadana, Mental Well-being in Patan
  22. Kapalabhati, CYP Pranayamas, Dhyana & Shanti
  23. Practices Leading to Meditation: Pranava, So
  24. Preparatory Breathing, Bandhas & Hasta Mudra
  25. Abhyasa, Vairagya, Ishwara Pranidhana & Kriy
  26. Pratyahara & the Antaranga Limbs: Dharana, D
  27. Ashtanga Yoga: The Bahiranga Limbs — Free Study Guide 2026
  28. Samadhi Pada: Chitta Vrittis, Nirodha & Stat
  29. Lesson Planning, Teaching Different Groups &
  30. Safety Protocols, Contraindications, First A
  31. Teaching Methodology, Class Planning & Group
  32. Major Schools: Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Patanja
  33. Embodiment: Tri-Sharira & The Five Panchakos
  34. Trigunas, Antahkarana Chatushtaya & Mind Arc