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Education for Future Generations

The Ánanda Márga International Academy (AMIA) offers Diploma & Certificate in Yoga Science, Practice, and Lifestyle, covers everything expected from a yoga teacher training course, and much more. 

All aspects of a student’s personality are developed. Utilizing an integrated curriculum, the courses empower students to be physically fit, mentally evolved, and spiritually elevated. Students learn to utilize this capacity for serving the society. 

What you want to know before Signing Up
Ánanda Márga International Academy is a Private Education Institute (PEI) registered with SkillFuture Singapore (SSG).
SSG Registration No. 201020812K (Period 30-04-2023 to 29-04.2025)
a) Faculty of Yoga and Intuitional Science (for Yoga Teacher Training and related courses) is located at 57 Geylang Bahru, #01-3497, Singapore 330057 and has 1 classroom with a floor area of 45 square meters. The maximum capacity of the classroom is 12 students. The average Teacher-Student ratio of 1 to 12 students. Every student has free access to the following facilities:
a) Library
b) Dressing Room
c) Props: Yoga Mats, blankets, straps, cushions, bolsters, and blocks
AMIA presently provides the following Courses Approved by SSG: 1) Certificate in Yoga Science, Practice, and Lifestyle, it is 216 Hours and a Part-Time course. 2) Diploma in Yoga Science, Practice, and Lifestyle it is 216 Hours and a Part Time course. Both courses may be taught: a) Physically or b) On line or c) Hybrid.
Industrial attachment: Not required
Certificate in Yoga Science, Practice, and Lifestyle Aims to provide enlightened education in the following Modules:
YTTC1. Yoga History
YTTC2. Yoga Science
YTTC3. Yoga Anatomy and Physiology
YTTC4. Yogic Lifestyle
YTTC5. Teaching Methodology and Professional Ethics
YTTC6. Yoga Philosophy
Diploma in Yoga Science, Practice, and Lifestyle
Aims to provide enlightened education in the following Modules:
YTTD7. Yoga Society
YTTD8. Yogic Treatments
YTTD9. Yoga and Creativity
YTTD10. Classical Yogic Text
YTTD11. Yoga Psychology
YTTD12. Individual Thesis
To enrol and graduate you must have these Minimum Academic Level requirements:

3GCE “O” Level Passed or equivalent.
Language Proficiency: Able to Communicate in English

Minimum Age 16 (with parents or Guardian written permission see registration form)

*You may take individual modules but in order to be issued the Certification you must complete and pass all the modules of the Certificate Course.
To enrol and graduate you must have these Minimum Academic Level requirements:

3GCE “O” Level Passed or equivalent.
Language Proficiency: Able to Communicate in English

Minimum Age 16 (with parents or Guardian written permission see registration form)

* You may take individual modules but in order to be issued the Diploma Certificate you must complete and pass all the modules of the Certificate Course and Diploma Course including the Thesis.

Assessments and Examinations are designed for you to study, practice, and deepen your interest in the yogic subjects and lifestyle.
1) Certificate in Yoga Science, Practice, and Lifestyle
1. Yoga History
Written Exam - (Account for 40% of the Total score)
Home Assignment - (Account for 60% of the Total score)

2. Yoga Science
Written Exam - (Account for 40% of the Total score)
Home Assignment - (Account for 60% of the Total score)

3. Yoga Anatomy and Physiology
Group Project
Oral Exam

4. Yogic Lifestyle
Group Project - Aśt́áuṋga Yoga - Pataiṋjali
Group Project - Yogic lifestyle - 16 Points for a Successful Life

5. Teaching Methodology and Professional Ethics
Pass Grade by 80% Attendance

6. Yoga Philosophy
Written Exam - (Account for 40% of the Total score)
Home Assignment - (Account for 60% of the Total score)

7. Yogic Practices Exam for Certificate Course (Ásanas, Kaosikii, Táńd́ava, Self-Massage, Warmup, Infiniti Yoga, Mudras, and Bandhas)

Oral Exam (Account for 60% of the Total score)
Written Exam (Account for 40% of the Total score)

2) Diploma in Yoga Science, Practice, and Lifestyle
7. Yoga Society
Group Project - Neo Humanism
Group Project - PROUT Progressive Utilization Theory

8. Yogic Treatments
Written Exam - (Account for 40% of the Total score)
Home Assignment - (Account for 60% of the Total score)

9. Yoga and Creativity
Assessment - Art in Dance
Assessment - Poetry and Song
Group Project - Drama
Group Project - Mandala

10. Classical Yogic Text
Written Exam - (Account for 40% of the Total score)
Home Assignment - (Account for 60% of the Total score)

11. Yoga Psychology
Written Exam - (Account for 40% of the Total score)
Home Assignment - (Account for 60% of the Total score)

12. Individual Thesis
The Thesis as an Individual Project is considered a non-contact Full module 36 Hours


13. Yogic Practices Exam for Diploma Course (Ásanas, Kaosikii, Táńd́ava, Self-Massage, Warmup, Infiniti Yoga, Mudras, and Bandhas)

Oral Exam (Account for 60% of the Total score)
Written Exam (Account for 40% of the Total score)
GRADING SYSTEM
Distinction (90 – 100%)
A grade (80 – 89%)
B grade (70 – 79%)
C grade (60 – 69%)
D grade (50 – 59%)
Fail (Below 50%)
P Pass grade
EX (exempted)
ABS (Absent)
For information on course schedule, fee, registration form, info pack and contract. click here

For AMIA structure and Board Members. click here
Management Board
Sng Chu Kiat: Director
Tay Lay Chin: Director
Giuseppe Petracca: Managing Director
Academic Board
Dr. Dhanjoo N Ghista (PHD.)
Sng Chu Kiat (BA, Hons)
Giuseppe Petracca: Managing Director
Exam Board
Dr. Dhanjoo N Ghista (PHD.)
Maniisa Tay Lay Chin (BSc. Homeopathy)
Sng Chu Kiat (BA, Hons)
Giuseppe Petracca: Managing Director
The style of yoga we teach

The style of yoga we teach is known as Raja Dhi Raja (RDR) Yoga. RDR is an expansion of the ancient Raja yoga system, also known as Ashtaunga yoga. Compare to Hatha Yoga, RDR yoga differs in the way the asanas (yoga postures) are done. RDR yoga is practiced at a relatively slower pace and each asana is repeated several times in a  structured way. This balances hormone secretion and stimulates the function of the internal organs, the circulatory system, the lymphatic system, and the nervous system. Meditation has also a central role in these yoga teacher training courses. The trainers in AMIA are internationally recognized teachers and are highly skilled and experienced in the field of yoga education. Most of the AMIA Trainers are senior teachers with decades of experience. The Gurukula system of education is the oldest on our planet, tracing its roots back 10,000 years to the time of ancient civilization and dedicated to the highest ideals of all-round human development with a futuristic and ecological perspective and a universal outlook. 

More about AMIA Yoga teacher training courses in Singapore. 

Certificate in Yoga Science, Practice, and Lifestyle

AMIA Certificate Course aims to provide enlightened education in history, science, anatomy, physiology, lifestyle, and philosophy. Students and graduates will then be able to implement the ideals of Yoga into their personal lives and in society. (Download PDF)

Diploma in Yoga Science, Practice, and Lifestyle

AMIA Diploma Course aims to provide enlightened education in social, treatment, and artistic appreciation and expression. At the end of the course, students are required to choose their own topic for their thesis and write their own realization over the entire Diploma Course. (Download PDF)

Yogic Pedagogy

The course combines classroom teaching, practical training of Yoga practices, personal instruction and guidance, and workshops in various yogic aspects. Throughout the course, each class is divided into two main sections which integrate both the practical & theoretical yogic aspects.

The first Section is dedicated to the practical aspects of Yoga such as warm ups, ásanas, mudras, bandhas, kaośikii and meditation, etc. there will be many sessions of hands-on training whereby each student will take turns to plan and teach a Yoga class.  There will be an evaluation of the hands-on at the end of the session.  

The second section is dedicated to theoretical classes according to the curriculum subjects. In between there will be a short break.  

  1. Ásanas
  2. Mudras
  3. Bandhas
  4. Kaosikii
  5. Meditation