YCB Level 2 study guide
YCB Level 2 · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
YCB Level 2 - the Yoga Wellness Instructor certificate - is the middle rung of the Yoga Certification Board's scheme under India's Ministry of AYUSH. It is intended for people who already practise yoga regularly and want to use it responsibly in a wellness setting: community classes, corporate and school programmes, gyms and preventive health work, rather than clinical therapy. The YCB Level 2 study guide has 12 sections and about 3,123 words.
01Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices
This unit tests definitions of yoga, its historical development, the major streams, and the practical guidelines that make practice safe. Expect questions that ask you to distinguish classical from modern usage and to match a stream with its defining method.
315 words, about 2 min02Introduction to Yogic Texts
You must recognise each text's structure, central concepts, and a few exact verses or lists. Questions often ask you to match a term to its text or to distinguish the four pādas of the Yoga Sūtra.
309 words, about 2 min03Yogic Practices: Shatkarma, Sukshma and Sthula Vyayama, Asana, Pranayama, Bandha, Mudra
This unit tests the classification, purpose, technique and contraindications of the main yogic practices. Expect matching questions and short scenario items.
285 words, about 1 min04Human Anatomy and Physiology Relevant to Yoga Practice
Basic anatomy and physiology applied to yoga: bones, joints, muscles, respiration, circulation, nervous and endocrine control, and the physiological effects of practice. Questions ask you to predict what a posture or breath does.
281 words, about 1 min05Yoga for Wellness
Wellness is a multidimensional state - physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual - not merely absence of disease. It is a continuum, not a fixed endpoint.
239 words, about 1 min06Health Promotion and Prevention of Lifestyle Disorders
The difference between health promotion, prevention and treatment; the main lifestyle disorders; and how yoga fits into public-health frameworks. Expect questions on risk factors, levels of prevention and safe referral.
256 words, about 1 min07Yogic Diet (Ahara)
Ahāra is not just calories; it is the quality of food and the manner of eating. The exam tests the three guṇas, mitāhāra, ahiṃsā-based food choices, and practical meal timing.
254 words, about 1 min08Dinacharya
Dinacharya is a daily routine aligned with natural rhythms. The exam tests the sequence, timing, and rationale of the main practices, and how they support yoga practice.
264 words, about 1 min09Stress and Lifestyle Management
Stress is the body's response to demands. Selye's general adaptation syndrome has three stages: alarm, resistance and exhaustion.
215 words, about 1 min10Teaching Methodology
How to teach safely and clearly: demonstration, verbal cues, sequencing, modifications, screening and ethics. Expect scenario questions about a teacher's next action.
205 words, about 1 min11Class Management and Lesson Planning
Class management covers the learning environment, safety, records and lesson planning. The exam asks what a teacher should do before, during and after class.
239 words, about 1 min12Practicum: Demonstration, Teaching Practice, Viva and Self-Assessment
Demonstration, teaching practice, viva and self-assessment. Examiners look for accurate technique, clear communication, safety, sequencing and the ability to reflect on your own teaching.
261 words, about 1 min