UNIT 1 BODY AWARENESS. INTRODUCTION TO HATHA YOGA

1. Introduction to Hatha Yoga and yoga
2. Evolution
3. Types of Yoga
4. - Ashtanga Yoga
5. - Gnana Yoga
6. - Karma Yoga
7. - Bhakti Yoga
8. - Other types
9. Introduction to the paths of yoga
10. Yoga and health
11. - Yoga and stress

UNIT DIDACTIC 2. ENERGETIC PHYSIOLOGY

1. The five sheaths
2. - NNAMAYA KOSHA. Physical body
3. - PRANAMAYA KOSHA. Energetic or pranic body
4. - MANOMAYA KOSHA: Mental body
5. - VIGNANAMAYA KOSHA. Psychic or intuitive body
6. - ANANDAMAYA KOSHA. Causal body
7. The chakras
8. - The 7 chakras
9. The nadis

UNIT DIDACTIC 3. PHYSIOLOGY APPLIED TO HATHA YOGA

1. Neurophysiology of brain activity
2. - The neuron: structural unit of the nervous system
3. - Neuronal physiology
4. - Brain structure
5. - Areas of mental activity: operational intelligence and emotional intelligence
6. - Brain waves
7. - Mental activation states
8. Western relaxation techniques versus Eastern techniques
9. - Background and fundamentals: hypnosis and autosuggestion
10. - Jacobson's progressive relaxation
11. - Schultz's autogenic training
12. - Combined techniques and derivatives of the above
13. - Similarities and affinities between Eastern and Western relational techniques
14. - Eclectic application in Yoga sessions of Eastern and Western relaxation techniques
15. Relaxation techniques adapted according to objectives
16. - Age
17. - Pathology
18. - Pregnancy
19. - Special needs groups
20. Western meditations versus Eastern techniques
21. - Contemplative: Concentration on a thought or quotation
22. - Reflective: correlative and coordinated thinking with respect to a specific and defined theme
23. - Receptive: Inquiry into a higher level of consciousness leading towards discernment
24. - Creative: discovering and experiencing the positive qualities that exist within the human being
25. - Eclectic application in Yoga sessions of Eastern and Western meditation techniques
26. Techniques of observation, concentration and meditation according to objectives
27. - Age
28. - Pathology
29. - Pregnancy
30. - Special groups

TEACHING UNIT 4. RELAXATION

1. Basic requirements
2. - Correct posture
3. - Slow and deep breathing
4. - Mindfulness
5. Phases of relaxation
6. - Muscular
7. - Articular and respiratory
8. - Mental and emotional
9. Eastern relaxation techniques
10. - Yoga Nidra
11. - Relaxation dynamics
12. - Creative visualization
13. - Mental repetition of mantras
14. - Risks and errors in the execution of relaxation techniques in Yoga
15. Effects derived from relaxation
16. Experiential experience of relaxation
17. Benefits and contraindications

UNIT DIDACTIC5. ASANAS IN HATHA YOGA

1. Technical execution of asanas. Basic principles of Sthira and Sukha in the execution of the asana
2. Stretching, progressions and dynamic exercises
3. - Vinyasa
4. - Karana
5. Structure and classification of the asanas. Groups of asanas
6. - Asanas according to movement of the spine: bending, extension, lateral tilt, twisting, decompression in the vertical axis, combination of different movements (trikonas)
7. - Asanas according to gravity: standing, balancing, seated, supine, prone, inverted, kneeling
8. - Asanas according to difficulty of execution: basic level, intermediate level, advanced level
9. - Asanas according to purpose: Langhana (relaxing effect), Samana (balancing effect), Brahmana (invigorating effect).
10. - Asanas according to nature: flexibility, toning, resistance, coordination, relaxation, concentration, meditation, others
11. Stages in the execution of the asana
12. Benefits and contraindications
13. - Variants, alternatives and prevention of errors in the execution
14. - Supports and auxiliary aids for the personalized adaptation of asanas
15. Counter postures
16. - Compensations
17. - Balance of effects
18. Observation of physical modifications, emotions and energetic balance derived from the execution of asanas
19. Concentration (after practice): experiences and experiences derived from the practice of asanas

TEACHING UNIT 6. PRANAYAMA IN HATHA YOGA

1. Technical execution of pranayama
2. - Recovery of natural breathing
3. - Breathing spaces
4. - Time and rhythm
5. - Expansion of the breathing rhythm
6. - Breathing phases: Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka Antara and Bahya
7. - Complete yogic breathing
8. - Benefits and contraindications
9. - Structure and classification of pranayamas
10. - Variants, alternatives and error prevention
11. - Purification of the pranic energy conduits or nadis
12. - Through Samanu: bijamantras
13. - Through Nirmanu: satkarmas or kriyas
14. Stages in the execution of pranayama
15. - Awareness
16. - Breathing listening: rhythm, and depth
17. - Proprioception and listening to needs
18. - Inner stillness
19. - Readiness before the practical execution of pranayama
20. - Previous exercises to unblock diaphragm and rib cage
21. - Previous exercises to make flexible and give amplitude to the phases of yogic breathing
22. - Objectives
23. - Balance of effects
24. Practical execution of pranayamas to obtain:
25. - Deep, rhythmic, silent and conscious breathing
26. - Physical vigor
27. - Mental calmness
28. Energetic benefits derived from the practice of pranayama
29. - Potentiation of energetic vigor
30. - Energetic balance
31. Observation of physical modifications and mental calmness derived from the practice of pranayama
32. Concentration (after the practice): experiences and experiences derived from the practice of pranayama

TEACHING UNIT 7. MEDITATION IN HATHA YOGA

1. Introduction to meditation
2. The history of meditation
3. Meditation techniques
4. Types of meditation
5. Benefits of meditation
6. Sitting postures

UNIT 8. PROGRAMMING AND METHODOLOGY IN HATHA YOGA SESSIONS

1. Theoretical framework: programming in the field of Yoga
2. Criteria for adapting the sessions to the different needs and typology of practitioners:
3. - Yoga for seniors
4. - Yoga for pregnant women
5. Criteria of methodological application and individualized and group didactic strategies of instruction of Yoga activities
6. Integration of the different variables
7. - Collection of data and information
8. - Diagnostic analysis
9. - Interpretation of tests and questionnaires
10. - Comparative analysis in successive assessments - evolution of practitioners
11. Programming criteria
12. - Reference objectives of the center or entity
13. - Typology of practitioners
14. - Infrastructure, spaces, and materials
15. - Methodology, objectives
16. - Human resources
17. - Comfort and development environment
18. Elaboration of programs in specific areas and contexts
19. Program and yoga session structure