Yoga Foundation Course (YFC)
A yoga program designed by Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (sVYASA) Yoga University for people who are interested in the personal journey of yoga without having to take certification exams or teaching training. Many people may just want to improve the quality of their lives with yoga and this is a perfect course for them. This is perfect for beginners with no experience of yoga. This course does not allow you to teach classes outside but is good for your own personal practice.
“Next batch starts from January 6th, 2024“
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Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide tools for understanding the basic of yoga practices, philosophy and principles for basic yogic life style. This also helps to bring the holistic vision of Yoga and spiritual lore as a way of life dominated by health & strength, peace and efficiency harmony and growth; to solve the problems of the modern society and to build ideal social orders.
Eligibility: 14 years or older, willingness to learn
Benefits of becoming a certified instructor
- Empowering you with a yoga knowledge in order to empower your family and society
- Learn the science of Yoga from one of the best in the world!
- Holistic understanding of the philosophy of Yoga
- Learning tools for holistic living
Program Covers
Part 1 – Theory
- Understanding Yoga; concept, definitions & streams of yoga
- Yoga – Need of the hour & Basis of Yoga
- Streams of Yoga and Unity in Diversity
- Theory of Yogic practices, Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas, and Meditation
- Applications of Yoga
- Introduction to Yoga Therapy – IAYT
- Stress and Yoga, Yogic Relaxation techniques
- Yoga Diet & mindful eating
- Teaching Techniques (8 – Steps method)
- Basic Anatomy & Physiology as applied to yoga
- Ethics for yoga teachers
- Life and teachings of spiritual masters
- Yoga research around the world
Part 2 – Yoga Practices
- Foundational yoga postures and their proper alignment
- Loosening & stretching Practices
- Fundamental yogic breathing practices (Pranayama)
- Meditation
- Kriyas (Cleansing Techniques for nostrils and stomach)
- Mudras and Bandhas
- Teaching Techniques Practices
