Level I - 100 Hrs Yoga Foundation Course (YFC)
Introduction
100 Hrs Course is mainly for beginners who want to study and learn yogic science to become yoga teacher. This is the first course in the series of all our course combining both aspects of the yoga system training allowing you to deepen your knowledge & awareness of this practice.
Prerequisite
None! All are welcome - whether you are completely new to the practice of Yoga or have been doing it for some time and now you would like to understand yoga techniques and meanings. This course is also suitable for all whether you want to be a teacher or not - but would like to deepen the understanding & practice of Asana & Pranayama
Who should attend this course
Basically anyone & everyone, this is what we believe. However if you are in any of the following stage in your life, this is THE COURSE for you:
Course Objective
The objective of the course is to understand the basics & fundamentals of yoga system. Also this course will equip you with all the necessary tools & techniques of how to practice powerful integral yoga sequence in your daily life without using any external media including dvd/books etc.
This course also a first step towards yoga teacher's training. After the completion of this course, you can simply upgrade to 200 Hrs TTC.
So come & become life-long learners of Sri Ma School and see the transformation in you at all levels - physical, mental, emotional & spiritual.
100 Hrs Course is mainly for beginners who want to study and learn yogic science to become yoga teacher. This is the first course in the series of all our course combining both aspects of the yoga system training allowing you to deepen your knowledge & awareness of this practice.
Prerequisite
None! All are welcome - whether you are completely new to the practice of Yoga or have been doing it for some time and now you would like to understand yoga techniques and meanings. This course is also suitable for all whether you want to be a teacher or not - but would like to deepen the understanding & practice of Asana & Pranayama
Who should attend this course
Basically anyone & everyone, this is what we believe. However if you are in any of the following stage in your life, this is THE COURSE for you:
- You have been practicing the system of yoga but now you would like to understand it systematically step-by-step so that you can deepen your own yoga practice & knowledge to be able apply in daily life; or
- You would like to start your journey as a YOGA TEACHER but nor sure and like to try first; or
- You have a persisting issue with your body & now you would like to understand from yoga point of view to manage it properly.
Course Objective
The objective of the course is to understand the basics & fundamentals of yoga system. Also this course will equip you with all the necessary tools & techniques of how to practice powerful integral yoga sequence in your daily life without using any external media including dvd/books etc.
This course also a first step towards yoga teacher's training. After the completion of this course, you can simply upgrade to 200 Hrs TTC.
So come & become life-long learners of Sri Ma School and see the transformation in you at all levels - physical, mental, emotional & spiritual.
Part A Yoga Knowledge/Philosophy (Yoga Darshan)
Module 1 Principles and Fundamentals of Yoga
1.1 Introduction to Yoga and Yogic practices
1.1 Introduction to Yoga and Yogic practices
- Etymology of Yoga and definitions of Yoga in different Classical Yoga texts
- Brief introduction to origin, history and development of Yoga
- Aim, Objectives and Misconceptions about Yoga
- General Introduction to Shad-darshanas with special reference to Sankhya and Yoga
- General introduction to four paths of Yoga
- Principles of Yoga and Yogic practices
- Guidelines for Instructors
- Distinction between Yoga Asana and Non-Yogic physical practices
- Introduction to important Hatha Yoga Texts with special reference to Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita
- Concept of Yogic Diet
- Causes of Success (SadhakaTattwa) and Causes of Failure (Badhaka Tattwa) in Hatha Yoga Sadhana
- Concept of Ghata and Ghata Shudhhi in Hatha Yoga
- Purpose and utility of Shat-kriya Hatha Yoga
- Purpose and utility of Asana in Hatha Yoga
- Purpose and importance of Pranayama in Hatha Yoga
Part B Yoga Skills (Yoga Abhyasa)
Module 5 Yoga Asana - Technique, Training & Practice (TTP)
5.1 Demonstrated ability to perform movement of key joints of the body
i. Neck
ii. Shoulder
iii. Arms
iii. Trunk
iv. Hip
v. Ankle, toes
vi. Knee
5.2 Suryanamaskara (Sun Salutation posture sequence)
a. Demonstrated ability to perform classical hatha yoga SN
b. Demonstrated ability to perform ashtanga yoga SN
c. Demonstrated ability to perform Integral Yoga SN
5.3 Yogasana Sequences
a. In-depth knowledge & demonstration ability to perform the following Integral Yogasana level I & II sequence:
i. Standing yogasana
ii. Seated
iii. Twisting
iv. Back bend
v. Balancing
vi. Supine
vii. Inversion yogasana
5.4 Knowledge of the Sanskrit names of the postures and breathing exercises, detailed benefits and caution.
5.5 Knowledge of the five spinal movements – inverted, forward, backward, lateral twist and lateral bend and neutral positions of the spine in the context of yoga asana
5.6 Knowledge of 360 degree, all round, Yogic exercise through the practice of asanas, proper relaxation, proper breathing, contra-indications, cautions and medical considerations; obvious and subtle benefits; and modification in basic postures to accommodate limitations
5.1 Demonstrated ability to perform movement of key joints of the body
i. Neck
ii. Shoulder
iii. Arms
iii. Trunk
iv. Hip
v. Ankle, toes
vi. Knee
5.2 Suryanamaskara (Sun Salutation posture sequence)
a. Demonstrated ability to perform classical hatha yoga SN
b. Demonstrated ability to perform ashtanga yoga SN
c. Demonstrated ability to perform Integral Yoga SN
5.3 Yogasana Sequences
a. In-depth knowledge & demonstration ability to perform the following Integral Yogasana level I & II sequence:
i. Standing yogasana
ii. Seated
iii. Twisting
iv. Back bend
v. Balancing
vi. Supine
vii. Inversion yogasana
5.4 Knowledge of the Sanskrit names of the postures and breathing exercises, detailed benefits and caution.
5.5 Knowledge of the five spinal movements – inverted, forward, backward, lateral twist and lateral bend and neutral positions of the spine in the context of yoga asana
5.6 Knowledge of 360 degree, all round, Yogic exercise through the practice of asanas, proper relaxation, proper breathing, contra-indications, cautions and medical considerations; obvious and subtle benefits; and modification in basic postures to accommodate limitations
Start Date
We believe that “YOGA COMES TO YOU, YOU DON’T GOTO YOGA”
There is no specific date as all our long term courses are taught in a highly individualized & customized atmosphere, tailored to suite you. So that you can start when you are ready on the life-long journey of YOGA.
Course Fees
Aus$1500/-
Method & mode of payment can be discussed at the time of registration.
Included:
Registration
Download and fill the registration form. Send the scanned copy to info@srimayogaschool.com.au
Upgrading your Qualification
Once you have successfully completed this course and if you would like to enhance your skilss & knowledge, you can upgrade to 200 Hrs YTTC.
We believe that “YOGA COMES TO YOU, YOU DON’T GOTO YOGA”
There is no specific date as all our long term courses are taught in a highly individualized & customized atmosphere, tailored to suite you. So that you can start when you are ready on the life-long journey of YOGA.
Course Fees
Aus$1500/-
Method & mode of payment can be discussed at the time of registration.
Included:
- E-copy of the weekly presentation;
- A4 size laminated asana charts;
- Yoga Mat & Block; &
- Meditation Tulsi Rosary
Registration
Download and fill the registration form. Send the scanned copy to info@srimayogaschool.com.au
Upgrading your Qualification
Once you have successfully completed this course and if you would like to enhance your skilss & knowledge, you can upgrade to 200 Hrs YTTC.