IYA Foundation Course in Yoga

Foundation Course in Yoga: Your Gateway to Yogic Wisdom
Embark on your transformative Yogic journey with our Foundation Course in Yoga. This course serves as your gateway, introducing you to the profound world of yoga. Explore the fundamentals, applications, and various aspects of Indian culture that form the essence of this beginner’s course.
Certification Objectives: Elevating Yoga Standards Worldwide
The primary aim of this certification is to cultivate Yoga professionals with standardized knowledge and expertise. An IYA certification ensures that professionals meet minimum common standards, regardless of the institute of certification. These standards are set to become the global hallmark of Yoga.
Certification Benefits: Unlocking Opportunities and Recognition
Upon certification, you receive the prestigious Indian Yoga Association permanent certificate (IYA), a complimentary Yoga Professional membership with IYA, and eligibility to appear for the Yoga Certification Board (YCB) Exam by the Government of India. This certification is not merely a recognition; it opens doors to a myriad of job and service opportunities.
Advantages for Certified Professionals: Making a Difference
Certified Yoga Professionals can contribute significantly by teaching basics of Yoga and the Common Yoga Protocol on the International Day of Yoga, fostering disease prevention and health promotion. They can also conduct Yoga practices and classes in various settings such as parks, societies, and residential welfare associations.
Role of Indian Yoga Association: Upholding Quality and Standards
The Indian Yoga Association (IYA) plays a crucial role by providing syllabi for various courses and accrediting member institutes to conduct these courses. Swaraj Yoga Institute & Wellness Retreats proudly stands as an accredited member for the Foundation Course in Yoga. Certificates issued by our institute are permanent, with periodic audit checks conducted by IYA to ensure quality standards.
Program Details: Crafting Your Yogic Path
- Batch Size: Limited to 15 participants
- Start Dates: Commencing on the 1st of every month from April to October for the years 2023 and 2024. (No teacher training in July due to the monsoon.)
- November Start Dates: 16th Nov 2023 | 11th Nov 2024
- January to March: School closed for Winter vacations
Flexible Learning Options: Tailored to Your Lifestyle
- Online Mode Part-time: Customized for your convenience
- Full-time Offline: A comprehensive 50-hour course to deepen your understanding of Yoga
Join us on this transformative journey, and let the wisdom of Yoga illuminate your path to well-being. Enroll now to start your Foundation Course in Yoga.
Course Highlights
- 50-hour Yoga Foundation Course-Online and Offline modules
- Live sessions by a certified professional faculty
- Available for national and international students
- Accommodation available for international and national students
- Get a first-hand experience of the yogic lifestyle
- Live online sessions will be held over Zoom, Google Duo etc
- For Online sessions’ time zone: Dharamshala, India (India Standard Time, GMT 5.5)
- English instruction. Hindi ,Himachali , Punjabi language can be provided if needed.
- Course can start as soon as you sign up
- Self-paced is possible upon discussion with the teacher
Yoga styles
- Hatha Yoga
- Traditional Yoga
- Ashtanga Yoga
- Special sessions on Kurunta (Rope)Yoga (inspired By Iyengar )
Eligibility – 16 years of age;
Duration – 50 hours
Practical : Theory = 80 : 20
Minimum Contact Hours = 80% I.E. 40 Hours
Practical – Total Contact Hours = 32 Hours
Theory – Total Contact Hours = 8 Hours
Section 1 | Indian Philosophy & Culture |
Vedas | |
1 | Meaning of ‘Veda’ |
2 | Names of 4 Vedas |
3 | Four Parts of each Veda |
4 | Six Vedangas |
5 | Four Upavedas |
Darshanas | |
6 | Names of Darsanas (Aastika&Nastika) and their Originators |
Upanishads | |
7 | Meaning of Upanishads |
8 | Panchakosha Theory |
Samkhya Darsana | |
9 | Names of Dukhatraya |
10 | Purusa / Prakrti |
11 | Bondage & Liberation |
12 | Names & characteristics of 3 Gunas |
PYS | |
13 | Names of 4 Chapters |
14 | The Ashtangas |
15 | Def of Yoga (PYS -Ch. I : S2) |
Hatha Yoga | |
16 | Brief understanding of ‘Hatha’ Yoga |
17 | Names of Chaturangas of Hatha Pradipika |
18 | Names of Saptangas of Gheranda Samhita |
Bhagavad Gita | |
19 | Brief background of context of BG |
20 | Karma, Bhakti & Jnana Yogas |
Two Definitions of yoga | |
21 | Samatvam Yoga Uchyate |
22 | YogahaKarmasuKaushalam |
Puranas | |
23 | Names of the 4 Purusharthas |
Salient Features of Indian Culture | |
24 | Sanatana&Vaidic Dharma |
25 | Anekantavada |
26 | Chatur Ashramas |
27 | Dharma |
28 | Law of Karma (in brief) |
Applications of Yoga | |
29 | Benefits / Pre-cautions / Contra-indications of Yoga Practices |
Yogic Diet | |
30 | Mitahar |
31 | Yogic Lifestyle |
32 | Holistic Health |
33 | Guidelines for Self-practice |
Syllabus— Practical Topics
Section 1 | SukshmaVyayama / Preparatory Practices |
1 | Institution-specific |
Section 2 | Shuddhi Kriyas |
2 | VamanDhauti |
3 | Jala Neti |
4 | Trataka |
5 | Kapalbhati |
Section 3 | Suryanamaskar |
6 | Traditional Suryanamaskar with 12 poses |
Section 4 | Asanas |
Four Meditative Asanas | |
7 | Padmasana |
8 | Svastikasana |
9 | Vajrasana |
10 | Veerasana |
Five Standing Asanas | |
11 | Tadasana |
12 | Ekpadasana |
13 | Vrikshasana |
14 | Utkatasana |
15 | Trikonasana |
Four Kneeling Asanas | |
16 | Ushtrasana |
17 | Marjarasana |
18 | Vyahgrasana |
19 | Shashankhasana |
Five Sitting Asanas | |
20 | Bhadrasana |
21 | Simhasana |
22 | Vakrasana |
23 | Parvatasana |
24 | Paschimottanasana |
Four Prone Asanas | |
25 | Bhujangasana |
26 | Shalabhasana |
27 | Dhanurasana |
28 | Naukasana |
Five Supine Asanas | |
29 | Pavanmuktasana |
30 | Setubandhasana |
31 | Matsyasana |
32 | Uthitapadahastasana |
33 | Shavasana |
One Inverted Asanas | |
34 | Sarvangasana |
Section 4 | Pranayama |
Sectional Breathing | |
35 | Basic yogic Breathing |
36 | Nadishodhana Kriya |
Pranayama without Kumbhaka | |
37 | Suryabhedana |
38 | Shitali |
39 | Shitkari |
40 | Brahmari |
Section 5 | Mudras |
41 | Chin / Jnana Mudra |
42 | Agochari Mudra (NasikagraDrishthi) |
43 | Shambhavi Mudra (BruhmadhyaDrishthi) |
44 | Ashvini Mudra |
45 | Shanmukhi Mudra |
46 | Yoga Mudra in Vajrasana&Padmasana |
Section 6 | Mantra |
47 | Pranav Japa |
Shanti Mantra | |
48 | Institution-Specific |
Section 7 | Meditation |
49 | Institution-Specific |
Daily Schedule
- 07:00 am Detoxification cleanse practices –shudhi Kriyas/Shatkarma followed by Breathing, meditation, and mantra chanting
- 07:30 am Practical Class as per syllabus (learn, practice, and adjustments)
- 09:30 am Breakfast, rest
- 10:30 am theory class as per syllabus (philosophy)
- 11:30 Practical – Self-alignment and teaching practice
- 12:30 p.m. Lunch
- 13:30 free time- study, rest
- 16.00 tea
- 16:30 Theory class -philosophy as per syllabus | Anatomy with Practical, demonstration, corrections,| Group Discussions as per topics of syllabus
- 18:30 Meditation, mantra chanting (Patanjali Yoga Sutras to Preaching from Bhagwad Geeta and other yoga Shastras, Puranas, Upanishads etc . as per Syllabus)
- 19.30 pm Dinner
- 22:00 Lights off
- Sunday – Holiday
- Saturday – Half day
- Extra classes can be taken on request
Dos & Don’ts / General Rules – Your Guide to a Harmonious Yogic Experience
As you embark on your Yoga journey with Swaraj Yoga Institute & Wellness Retreats, we request all our valued guests and students to adhere to the following rules and regulations. Embrace these guidelines to foster a nurturing environment for internal reflection, dedicated learning, and a sense of unity within our Yoga family:
Kitchen Access:
- Dos: Respectfully avoid entering the kitchen. Occasional cooking, if permitted, is acceptable.
- Don’ts: Unauthorized access to the kitchen is not allowed.
Sattvic Eating:
- Dos: Promote a Sattvic diet by refraining from meat, fish, or any non-vegetarian food.
- Don’ts: Consumption of non-vegetarian food on campus is strictly prohibited.
Classroom Etiquette:
- Dos: Maintain silence during classes. Save personal queries for post-class discussions.
- Don’ts: Disruptive behavior during classes is discouraged.
Curfew Time:
- Dos: Ensure your safety by returning to the campus by 10 pm.
- Don’ts: Late-night arrivals beyond 10 pm are not permitted.
Participation Expectations:
- Dos: Engage actively in Yoga classes, Meditation sessions, and daily prayers.
- Don’ts: Exceptions for non-participation are granted only in case of health issues.
Substance-Free Campus:
- Dos: Abstain from smoking, alcohol, and any form of drugs on campus.
- Don’ts: The use of these substances is strictly prohibited.
Noise Control:
- Dos: Keep music at a minimal level in your accommodation. No music is allowed after 10 pm.
- Don’ts: Playing music loudly disrupts the tranquil environment.
Campus Harmony:
- Dos: Contribute to a harmonious environment. Show respect, help one another, and maintain an atmosphere of love, care, and peace.
- Don’ts: Expressions of anger are not conducive to the Yogic environment.
Cleanliness and Karma Yoga:
- Dos: Embrace Karma Yoga by actively participating in maintaining cleanliness.
- Don’ts: Neglecting cleanliness disrupts the serene ambiance.
Appropriate Attire:
- Dos: Wear respectful clothing, avoiding attire that is revealing or overly casual.
- Don’ts: Shirts above the knee, tank tops, and tight or revealing clothes are discouraged.
Visitor Policy:
- Dos: Friends, relatives, and outsiders are not allowed inside accommodations but can visit in the reception area.
- Don’ts: Unauthorized access to accommodations is not permitted.
Laundry Responsibility:
- Dos: Wash your own clothes using the provided washing machine.
- Don’ts: Sharing or changing accommodations without prior approval is not allowed.
Course Evaluation:
- Dos: Attend classes regularly, perform well, understand the theory, and excel in the final exam.
- Don’ts: A minimum combined score of 50% is required to pass.
Supplemental Course Material:
- Dos: In addition to the TTC manual, consider purchasing recommended texts available at our center.
Items to Bring:
- Dos: Pack essentials like comfortable clothes, sandals, toiletries, towel, personal items, reusable water bottle, torch, meditation shawl, Yoga mat, meditation cushion, notebooks, and pens.
- Don’ts: Single-use plastic items are discouraged.
Meals:
- Dos: Enjoy simple Indian vegetarian meals provided twice daily.
- Don’ts: Personal dietary preferences beyond yogic-vegetarian meals cannot be accommodated.
Before making travel plans, please enquire about language proficiency, as the course is taught in English with Hindi explanations available for Indian students.
Your commitment to these guidelines ensures a harmonious and fulfilling Yogic experience at Swaraj Yoga Institute & Wellness Retreats. Welcome to our Yogic family!