Foundations of Yoga

Enhance your understanding and deepen your practice with our comprehensive Foundations of Yoga module. Designed for yoga teachers seeking continuing education hours, teachers looking to refresh their knowledge, and dedicated practitioners wanting to explore yoga more deeply, this module provides a thorough overview of essential yoga concepts.

What You'll Learn

Overview of Yoga History

• Trace the origins of yoga from ancient India to its modern-day practice.

• Understand the evolution of different yoga traditions and their influences.

• Gain insights into the key figures and texts that have shaped yoga's journey through the ages.

The Yoga Sutra

• Delve into Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, a foundational text of yoga philosophy.

• Explore the Eight Limbs of Yoga, providing a framework for ethical living and spiritual growth.

• Learn how to apply the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras to your personal practice and teaching.

Introduction to the Subtle Body

• Discover the concept of the subtle body, including nadis (energy channels) and prana (life force).

• Understand how the subtle body influences physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

• Learn practical techniques to work with your subtle energy in yoga practice.

Introduction to Chakras

• Get acquainted with the seven chakras, the energy centers within the body.

• Understand the characteristics, functions, and significance of each chakra.

• Explore methods to balance and activate your chakras through yoga and meditation.

Pranayama

• Learn the basics of pranayama, the practice of breath control.

• Study different pranayama techniques such as Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, and Kapalabhati.

• Experience the transformative effects of pranayama on the mind and body.

Meditation

• Introduction to meditation and its significance in yoga.

• Practice various meditation techniques to cultivate mindfulness and inner peace.

• Develop a personal meditation practice to enhance your yoga journey.

Why Attend This Module?

The Foundations of Yoga module is designed to provide you with a solid base in both the practical and philosophical aspects of yoga. By understanding the history, philosophy, and subtle energetics of yoga, you will be better equipped to deepen your practice.

This module is ideal for

Yoga Teachers Seeking Continuing Education Hours: Fulfill your Yoga Alliance® continuing education requirements with a module that enhances your teaching credentials.

Yoga Teachers Looking to Refresh Their Knowledge: Revisit foundational concepts and deepen your understanding to enrich your teaching practice.

Yoga Practitioners Looking to Deepen Their Knowledge: Gain a deeper insight into the philosophical and practical aspects of yoga without the commitment of a full teacher training program.

Module Details

This immersive module spans three months with three in-studio weekends on the first weekend of the month. Expect a mix of lectures, interactive discussions, and practical sessions.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion, which can be used for 55 Yoga Alliance® continuing education hours.

This module is a part of our 200 hour teacher training program. Training modules are open to anyone, not just individuals looking to complete our 200 hour program.