PRAMANA INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
SYTC Diploma
500 Hours
Online + In-person
India / Spain
The Specialized Yoga Training Course (SYTC) in Hatha Yoga is a comprehensive 500-hour academic program designed for those seeking in-depth, authentic, and professional knowledge of the original Hatha Yoga beyond the scope of conventional teacher training courses.
Rooted in the classical scriptures and teachings of Hatha Yoga, and informed by contemporary perspectives, this course approaches Hatha Yoga as an integrated discipline encompassing practice, philosophy, psychology, spirituality, therapeutic application, and scientific inquiry. Emphasis is placed on understanding Hatha Yoga in its genuine form and in the development of specialized skills and knowledge for its application in the present time.
Admissions for 2026 batches are now closed. You can join the SYTC in Hatha Yoga in the next cohort.
If you wish, you can receive a notification in your email when admission for the next batch opens.
Haṭha Yoga is a sophisticated system within the broader Indian yogic tradition that employs an integrated methodology of bodily disciplines, vital-energy regulation, and contemplative practices to transform the human organism into a suitable vehicle for higher states of consciousness and spiritual realization. Rooted in medieval tantric and ascetic traditions and codified in seminal texts such as the Haṭhapradīpikā, Gheraṇḍa Saṃhitā, and Śiva Saṃhitā, Haṭha Yoga is not merely a system of physical postures but a comprehensive technology of embodiment aimed at the purification (śodhana), stabilization, and sublimation of prāṇic forces within the subtle body (sūkṣma śarīra).
The program combines online theoretical and practical instruction (360 hours) with an in-person residential practicum and final examination (140 hours) conducted at some of the most reputed Indian universities.
The SYTC in Hatha Yoga is designed to provide extensive knowledge, critical understanding and specialized training in Hatha Yoga. By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
The curriculum offers a comprehensive analysis of the diverse dimensions of Hatha Yoga. Each module delivers systematic, theoretical and practical training, ensuring a comprehensive mastery of its core components.
MODULE I: FOUNDATIONS OF HATHA YOGA
MODULE II: PHILOSOPHY
MODULE III: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
MODULE IV: ASANA
MODULE V: PRANAYAMA
MODULE VI: MUDRA AND BANDHA
MODULE VII: KRIYA/SHATKARMA
MODULE VIII: SCIENCE AND RESEARCH
MODULE IX: PRACTICAL APPLICATION
MODULE X: TEACHING & INSTRUCTION
Specific information like schedule, complete syllabus, assigned teachers and practicum location is provided in the page of each batch.
This course is specially suited for:
SYTC Hatha Yoga is a Hybrid course that effectively integrates traditional in-person training with modern online learning methods, making this course accessible to anyone around the globe while maintaining the highest academic and yogic standards.
Enrolment form and fee submission details can be found in the page of each batch.
Admissions will be accepted on the basis of seat availability.
Minimum educational requirement is 10th class or equivalent.
In order to access the course’s online lectures and other academic resources, student registration is required. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one now for free.
Student assessment and evaluation will consider:
* This course is eligible for additional PDC validation. See conditions
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