Instructor: Shekhar Annambhotla

Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT500) – # 13423

Ayurveda Wellness Center
567 Thomas Street, Coopersburg, PA 18036
Phone: (484) 347-6110
Email: doctorshekhar@gmail.com
Website: www.ojas.us

The 8-Hour Dharma Yoga YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider) course syllabus is designed for certified teachers looking to dive deep into the classical, heart-centered program. The curriculum focuses tightly on merging advanced spiritual philosophy with physical mastery, split evenly across 8 core hours of learning.

Course Outline & Hour Breakdown

Hour 1: The Core of Dharma Yoga & Lineage History

• The Guru-Disciple Lineage: Introduction to Dharma teachings and life.
• Ahimsa as the Foundation: Deep dive into non-violence as the ultimate step toward supreme realization.
• The Ethical Pillars: Aligning modern teaching with traditional ethics.

Hours 2–3: Maha Sadhana — The Great Divine Practice

• Dharma Yoga Asana Integration: Deep practice of progressive backbends, inversions, and twists.
• Psychology of the Postures: Experiencing asanas as active, physical prayers.
• Modifications and Progressions: Learning accessibility techniques for diverse student bodies.

Hour 4: Traditional Pranayama & Purification (Kriyas)

• Breath Controls: Mastering specific breathing techniques like Sukh Purvak and Bhastrika.
• Nadi Purification: Activating and balancing the energetic channels (nadis).
• The Subtle Body Grid: Mapping the breath to energy locks (bandhas).

Hours 5–6: Dharma Yoga Philosophy & The Yoga Sutras

• The Eight Limbs (Ashtanga): Structural analysis of Patanjali’s path with a focus on interiorization.
• Understanding Karma: Unpacking actions, desires, and the concept of personal Dharma (cosmic duty).
• Dharma Talks Mastery: Tools for articulating spiritual wisdom authentically during modern classes.

Hour 7: Meditation & Yoga Nidra (Deep Relaxation)

• Mantra Chanting: Utilizing sacred sound formulas to steady the mind’s waves.
• Active Concentration (Dharana): Training the mental focus on the third eye.
• Psychic Sleep: Guiding deep, therapeutic Yoga Nidra for physical and emotional healing.

Hour 8: The Art of Teaching & Sequencing Dharma Classes

• Creating the Blueprint: Structuring an open-level Dharma style class with seamless transitions.
• Verbal Cues & Adjustments: Refine language to elevate students’ spiritual and energetic awareness.
• Final Q&A and Closing: Integration methods to carry the training into daily life