Semester: 2025-2027
Certified Somatic Vedic Yoga Educator Program
Nurturing the Future Educators of India
- First of Its Kind
- Interactive Learning
- Comprehensive Curriculum
- Expert Faculty
Course Objective
- Educate clients on healing from within
- Emphasize self-experimentation
- Lead clients to their optimal healing paths
- Empower client wellness and growth
A unique two-year, 4 semester course leading to a practitioner certificate in Somatic Vedic Yoga. This program is conducted jointly by Param Yoga and Anatarang Holistic Wellness LLP.
About the Course
This course is designed to help participants become educators/coaches who assist their clients in recovering from pain, ailments, trauma, anxiety, and more. The aim is to empower clients to experiment with their own healing, guided by the Educator. This method is referred to as CSVYE – an educator, not a teacher.
Course Duration and Semester
Semester 1
5th January 25 to 30th April 25. Exam Semester 1 Last week of May/1st Week of June 25
Semester 2
1st July 25 to 31st October 25. Exams Semester 2 Last week of November/1st Week of December 25
Semester 3
4th January 26 to 30th April 26. Exam Semester 3 Last week of May/1st Week of June 26
Semester 4
4th July 26 to 31st October 26. Exam Semester 4 Jointly with Offline program
Graduation Ceremony 1st Week of January 27
* The dates are indicative and subject to change based on public holidays, constraints, logistics and others as may be considered appropriate by the organisers.
SOMATIC VEDIC YOGA
a) Hanna Somatics of the Novato Institute of Somatic Education and Research,
b) Hatha Yoga practice as propagated by Bihar School of Yoga and
c) the power and vibration of vedic mantras.
The motivation for this course is the results seen with its application. Anatarang Holistic Wellness LLP is the only centre presently offering this combination and its popularity is spreading through word of mouth. In many cases the results appear magical. Some have experienced healing within two to three sessions, after exploring cure through regular medical systems for close to 8 years without success. It is interesting to see even doctors reaching out for solutions having experienced no relief from physiotherapy. It is clearly seen that the combination has a wonderful role to play in healing people including aiding medical cure in some cases like cancer, where Somatic Vedic Yoga may not bring about total cure on its own. Knowledgable doctors have started recommending that their patient explore somatic healing therapy for special issues like anxiety etc.
A powerful system like this needs to spread in a country like India, with practitioners available in every nook and corner so that people can reach out for guidance and help within their neighbourhood. Once a community of practitioners graduate and start practicing, it is proposed to create a suitable organisation for professionals. It will be a professional body representing the growth and development of practitioners including mandating continuous professional education for the practitioners.
The underlying principle in somstic vedic yoga, is conscious control of the neuromuscular system. Muscles tend to be hypercontracted due to the principle of sensory motor amnesia [SMA] . Hypercontracted muscles due to SMA cannot be restored to zero or near zero resting tonus through conventional medical systems or physiotherapy. Somatic vedic yoga practices are designed to help the upper cortex take control of the muscles thereby breaking the hold of SMA over the muscles.
PEDAGOGY
The course is designed in a way that casts responsibility on the student to be well read and present their understanding of the subject. Apart from lectures, students will read all prescribed reading material and complete required assignments in each semester. During the lectures students will be expected to lead sessions for other students in the practice, to prepare them for the application post certification. They will also conduct real sessions for outsiders between semesters and also present 3 case studies that they need to handle between semesters.
The course requires a good grounding on muscular anatomy, a working knowledge on Neuro physiology, an expert knowledge in Hanna Somatics and Hatha Yoga and mantra yoga and their use in therapy to heal suitable ailments. In addition, it is important to be well up on the consequences of trauma on the human body and connect the same to both somatics and yoga. The course is designed to help the participant assimilate the required knowledge and develop the confidence in using it professionally.
Faculty are chosen for their knowledge on the respective subject and expertise over the years. If necessary additional guest lectures will be introduced to reinforce a concept or a practice. See section on faculty below
Learning is a continuous process and students would do well to access other books beyond the prescribed books to sharpen their own understanding of the various topics. Post qualification students may be in a position to integrate other systems that they have gained expertise in, with the practices under this course.
Only students who come prepared for the session with pre reading of the topic to be covered would be able to derive maximum advantage from the course and also emerge successfully in the exams. Each session will start with a quiz on the topics to be covered in that lecture and will end with a quiz as well.
This is not a typical Indian rote learning course where you memorise the contents of a handout and vomit it out in the exam to score 90+ marks in each subject. You are expected to put in efforts on your own, read more and be able to demonstrate your understanding of the subject and not your ability to memoris
The Organisers
The course is jointly organised and offered by Param Yoga and Antarang Holistic Wellness LLP.
For logistics and uniformity of control, Param Yoga will be the focal point for the participants.
Param Yoga
Param Yoga is a reputed Yoga centre in the heart of Pune, with 20 years of existence. Param Yoga’s dedication to quality and hight standards in yoga is widely recognised. It is the only centre in Maharashtra to be accredited by the Ministry of Ayush and the Government of India. Param Yoga is accredited by yoga certification board to conduct various courses including yoga therapy and teacher training courses and to certify its own candidates.
Param Yoga nurtures a holistic approach towards Yogasan. It emphasises Yoga as a way of life that combines the physical and meditative self. At Param Yoga, Yogasan isn’t merely a set of physical movements or physical exercise but a divine way of achieving comprehensive wellness.
Param yoga has multiple regular scheduled classes of different varieties and also encourages one to one session for specific ailments. It has conducted hundreds of workshops and trained thousands of aspirants. Apart from its own in house yoga teachers training program, it trains aspirants for the Yoga Certification Board Exams.
Param yoga has more than -15 in house teachers associated with it to conduct the multiple courses run both online and at the centre.
Param yoga is now well positioned to take the centre to new heights including its own dedicated campus to conduct multiple yoga programs and courses.
Param yoga runs under the able leadership of Rashmi Chandrasen Ghatge. Rashmi holds a MA in Yoga from Kavi Kulaguru Sanskrit University. She is currently pursuing for her PHD in Yoga. Rashmi has 10 plus years of experience in teaching yoga and is an acknowledged leader for the associated teachers of param yoga. Rashmi is also a lead teacher in the curated course of Medical Yoga Therapy. Rashmi also conducts retreats namely Anahat and Kaivalya
Antarang Holistic Wellness
Antarang Holistic Wellness LLP was founded jointly by Ms. Chitra Lakshman and Ramesh Lakshman. The centre offers regular yoga classes and substantial one to one therapy sessions.
Chitra Lakshman is an accomplished yoga teacher with more than 20 years of teaching yoga. Many of her students are learning with her over these 20 years. She is a Gold Medalist in BA in Yoga from Kavi Kularguru Sanskrit University. Apart from regular Hatha yoga Chitra also specialises in Pre and Post Natal Yoga.
Ramesh Lakshman has been a yoga practitioner for more than 32 years. He established Antarang to explore alternative therapies and help participants restore good health through them. His explorations took him to obtain certifications in Herbal and Color Therapy, Holistic Nutrition, Anatomy and Physiology, Samkhya and Yoga and Bagavad Gita. He holds a MA in Yoga from Kavi Kulaguru Sanskrit University and is the second person from India to become a Certified Hanna Somatic Educator.
Ramesh Lakshman started teaching Yoga by introducing the Vedic Yoga and post certification in Hanna Somatics converted the same to Somatic Vedic Yoga. This is used in almost all his one to one session and has provided very promising results helping multiple people to come out of their pain, ailment, trauma and restore lustre in their lives. Participants include children in the age group of 9 to 12, Teenagers in the age group of 13 to 18 and others in all age groups. It is the observation of such successful results that motivated the introduction of this Course and to join hands with Param Yoga for delivering it.
Meet Our Team
Rashmi and Ramesh Lakshman will be actively engaged in teaching.
Dr. Manmath Gharote
M.Ed. (Phy), Ph.D. (Phy), D.Litt., N.D., D.Y.Ed., Dip. in Yoga Therapy
Mr. Ramesh Laxmanan
MA in Yoga, Founder Antarang Holistic Wellness
Ms. Padmashree Yadav
MA in Yoga, Certified Naturopathy
Ms. Radha Kulkarni
MA in Yoga Shastra, Yoga Professional
Rashmi Ghatge
MA - Yogshastra, PHD Scholar (DIRECTOR)
* In the event any faculty appointed is unable to take the sessions he or she will be substituted with alternate faculty of similar competency.
Course Structure
The course is spread of 2 years in 4 semesters. Each semester will end with a semester exam.
Semester wise topics to be covered include the following:
| Topic | Hours | Prescribed Books |
| Muscular Anatomy | 34 | Illustrated Essentials of Musculoskeletal Anatomy. Students are also expected to read the three volumes of Kapanji on Physiology of Joints |
| Mantras and their relationship to body | 24 | Mantra Yoga by David Frawley |
| Hatha Yoga Pradipika | 28 | Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Muktibodhananda Saraswati, Bihar School of Yoga. |
| Gheranda Samhita | 30 | Gheranda Samhita by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati of Bihar School of Yoga |
| Offline session -Hanna Somatics and Hatha Yoga with student taking session during 2nd Half | 36 | Somatics the reawakening the minds control of movement, flexibility and health by Dr. Thomas Hanna |
| Total Hours for Sem 1 | 152 |
| Topic | Hours | Prescribed Books |
| Patanjali Yoga Sutras | 36 | Four Chapters of Freedom by Swami Satyananda Saraswati of Bihar School of Yoga |
| Hanna Somatics Theory and Practice recalibrate and additional movements | 28 | Somatics the reawakening the minds control of movement, flexibility and health by Dr. Thomas Hanna |
| Neuro Physiology | 22 | |
| Somatic Vedic Yoga Putting it all Together | 08 | Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami Satyanada |
| Offline module 2 Somatic Vedic Yoga Student practice under guidance | 36 | A systematic course in the Ancient Tantric Technique of Yoga and Kriya by Swami Satyananda |
| Mudras and Pranayam | 32 | Mudra Vigyan by Swami Niranjanananda Sarawati and APMB and A Systematic course referred to above |
| Total for Sem 2 | 162 |
| Topic | Hours | Prescribed Books |
| Meditation from the Tantras and Prana Vidya including practice | 32 | Meditation from the Tantras by Swami Satyananda Saraswati. Prana and Pranayama by Swami Niranjanada Sarawati. Prana Vidya by Swami Niranjananada Sarawati. Yoga Nidra by Satyananda Saraswati |
| SVY and Therapy | 16 | Yogic Management of common diseases Yoga and Cardiovascular Management The Effects of Yoga on Hypertension Yogic Management of Asthama and Diabetes Yogic Management of Cancer Exploring Yoga and Cancer All published by Bihar School of Yoga |
| SVY and Brain Power | 4 | You tube video of Bruce Liption using 100 percent of your brain |
| SVY and Trauma | 8 | Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine |
| Recalibrate and integrate SVY for Therapy and practice by students | 22 | No specific book |
| Shuddhi Kriya Training and student practice | 36 | APMB |
| Yoga Upanishads | 34 | |
| Total for Semester 3 | 152 |
| Topic | Hours | Prescribed Books |
| SVY Practice Recalibrate | 34 | |
| Yogic Management of Ailments | 36 | Yogic Management of common Diseases. Yogic Management of Ashtma and Diabetes Yoga and Cardiovascular Management Yoga on Hypertension Exploring yoga and cancer and yogic management of cancer Yoga and Pregnancy Application of yoga [All published by Bihar school of yoga] |
| SVY Student practice | 34 | |
| Guest lectures or revisions | 22 | |
| Final Practical and Practical Test | 36 | |
| 162 |
* The course involves at total of 628 hours of coaching, lectures and practice. In addition students will put in efforts for additional reading for sharpening their expertise.
Hybrid Learning Experience
- Combines online and offline sessions.
- A substantial portion is delivered online.
- One compulsory offline session in Pune per semester.
- Offline session lasts one week per semester.
- Attendance at the offline session is mandatory for graduation.
- If missed, the session can be attended with subsequent cohorts.
- Additional costs may apply for attending sessions outside of one’s cohort.
Eligibility Criteria
- The course is open to graduates from any stream with an interest in Hanna Somatics, Hatha Yoga, and Mantra Yoga, aimed at helping people and spreading awareness.
- Non-graduates with exceptional talent and enthusiasm may also be considered, subject to management approval.
- Proficiency in English is required for the initial launch, as the course and assessments will be conducted in English. Plans are underway to offer the course in Marathi and Hindi.
Criteria for Graduation
To be awarded the SVYE certificate, participants must:
- Complete all four semesters and pass the exams.
- Achieve a minimum of 50% in each subject, including assignments and practicals.
- Attend a minimum of 80% of lectures, with provisions for making up shortfalls in subsequent cohorts (additional fees apply).
- Submit all required assignments and complete necessary practical sessions, case studies, and evaluations.
- Demonstrate practical skills in client assessment and planning.
Exam Schedule
- Muscular Anatomy
- Yoga Philosophy -Hatha yoga pradipika
- Yoga Philosophy-Gheranda Samhita
- Mantra Yoga
- Patanjali yoga sutras
- Hanna Somatics and Muscular Anatomy
- Somatic Vedic Yoga Paper 1
- Somatic Vedic yoga Paper 2
- Yoga Upanishad
- Meditation from tantras and prana vidya
- SVY and Therapy paper 1
- SVY and Therapy paper 2
- The focus is on practice and hence there will be only one comprehensive paper covering topic across the board to ensure that graduating students are able to recall their learning and are ready for practical application. Practical evaluation throughout the semester and end term practical exam offline to be taken during the semester offline program.
- The management may shift the exams on SVY and therapy from Sem 3 to Sem 4 if considered more suitable to the development of good graduates and practitioners.
- In addition to the above exams there will be short and long assignments with appropriate weightage which students are expected to submit in time. Also there will be continuous quiz and evaluations throughout the course.
Opportunities you'll get:
- Graduates can offer yoga classes in their communities.
- Work with educational institutions and corporate environments to enhance concentration and productivity.
- Collaborate with medical professionals for therapeutic applications.
- Specialize in trauma healing programs.
- Potentially earn upwards of Rs. 2 lakhs per month with proper planning.
