Foundation Course in Yoga
The Foundation Course in Yoga by AVIYOG is designed to give you a strong, practical, and authentic base in yoga, making it the ideal starting point for beginners as well as those planning a long-term career in yoga.
The Foundation Course in Yoga is a beginner-friendly program designed for individuals who want to understand and experience yoga in its true, simple, and practical form. This course builds a strong base for physical health, mental balance, and self-awareness through basic yogic practices and concepts.
The course introduces learners to the meaning, history, and development of yoga, along with simple explanations of major schools of yoga. Emphasis is given to correct body movements, basic postures, breathing awareness, relaxation, and mindful living, without going into complex philosophy or advanced techniques.
Foundation Course Syllabus
Theory
- Meaning, History and Development of Yoga.
- Schools of Yoga: Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga & Jnana Yoga
- The fundamentals of Yoga
- Yogic Practices for Health and Wellness
- General guidelines for Yogic Practice.
- Yogic Lifestyle
- Holistic Health
- Guidelines for Self-practice
- Indian Philosophy & Culture: Vedas - Meaning of ‘Veda, Names of 4 Vedas, Four Parts of each Veda
- Darshanas: Names of Darsanas (Aastika & Nastika)
- Upanishads: Meaning of Upanishads
- Samkhya Darsana: Names of Dukhatraya, Bondage & Liberation
- Patanjali Yoga Sutra: Names of 4 Chapters, The Ashtangas
- Hatha Yoga: Understanding of ‘Hatha’ Yoga
- Bhagavad Gita: Brief background of context of BG
- Definition of yoga: Yogaha Karmasu Kaushalam
- Puranas: Names of the 4 Purusharthas
- Salient Features of Indian Culture: Sanatana & Vaidic Dharma, Anekantavada
- Applications of Yoga: Benefits / Pre-cautions / Contra-indications of Yoga Practices
- Yogic principles of Food, Mitahar
Practical
- SukshmaVyayama / Preparatory Practices
- Standing Asanas (Technique, Contraindications and Benefits)
- Kneeling Asanas (Technique, Contraindications and Benefits)
- Sitting Asanas (Technique, Contraindications and Benefits)
- Prone Asanas (Technique, Contraindications and Benefits)
- Supine Asanas (Technique, Contraindications and Benefits)
- Shuddhi Kriyas - Jala Neti & Kapalbhati
- Trataka
- Pranayama & Sectional Breathing
- Pranayama without Kumbhaka
- Mantra - Prayer: Concept and recitation of Pranava and hymns & Pranav Japa
- Suryanamaskar - Traditional Suryanamaskar with 12 poses
- Meditation - Dhyana (Technique and Benefits) - Body Awareness, Breath Awareness
- Yog Nidra & Shavasana
- Classes related to life management and preventive health
What is the duration of the Course?
Duration of the course is One Months Online
Course Attendance Criteria
Mandatory Live Attendance: At least 80% of total attendance must be completed through live sessions held on weekdays (Monday - Friday), with participants' cameras switched on.
Recorded Session Allowance: Up to 20% of attendance can be fulfilled by watching recorded sessions as an alternative.
Certification Requirement: Achieving a minimum of 80% total attendance is compulsory to receive any associated certification.
Important Reminder:
Daily MCQ practice, regular revision, and self-study are essential to strengthen your learning, improve retention. These must be consistently followed within the course for best performance and success.
What you Get ?
Foundation Course in Yoga Certificate Awarded by AVIYOG GROUP
This course is ideal for:
Beginners with no prior yoga experience
Students exploring yoga as a lifestyle
Individuals seeking health, fitness, and stress management
Those planning to pursue higher yoga courses in the future
