Hatha Yoga Foundation Level Course

Yoga is an ancient system of holistic healing that promotes mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. Hatha yoga can be practised by anyone regardless of age, gender or religious background, and leads to lasting benefits. Yoga is known for its healing benefits and balance of the mind, body and spirit.

You can learn the principles of Hatha yoga for yourself or you can consider training students to enjoy its multiple benefits. Whether you want to release stress, improve balance or increase flexibility, yoga can help you achieve your wellbeing goals.

You will Learn:

• The different schools of yoga and the fundamental principles of yoga, including breath alignment, movement, positivity and wellbeing
• How the practice of yoga can benefit in various spheres of life and help you relax and achieve higher levels of physical and overall wellbeing, and how to define your goals in terms of what you want to achieve
• How to prepare for Hatha yoga by developing the right attitude and motivation, while also understanding limitations
• How to let go of tension in the muscles and focus on the hamstrings, lower back and knees while starting out as a beginner
• How to perform a wide range of asanas or poses, along with their benefits and contraindications

Benefits of Taking this Course:

By completing the foundation level course on Hatha yoga, you can benefit in multiple ways:

• You can improve your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing and release stress
• You can train students in the foundation level of Hatha yoga and help them improve their lives
• You can easily integrate your yoga practice with a busy routine or job

Introduction to Teaching Yoga Certification

This course on yoga basics, techniques and benefits is ideal for those interested in starting a career as a yoga coach and also for those looking to reap the benefits of yoga. We strongly recommend reviewing each module and practising the poses for higher levels of competence before you start your own yoga class.

In order to become a proficient yoga coach, you need to possess full knowledge regarding alignment, breathing and postures. You must also be aware of how to adapt postures for clients for their unique requirements.

You will Learn:

• The different schools of yoga and the principles, rules, postures, benefits and alignment of yoga poses
• The anatomy and physiology of the human body and how they benefit from yoga poses
• The endocrine system and hormone secretion and the mechanism of breathing
• Standing, seated, supine and inverted yoga postures along with a detailed analysis of benefits, alignment, breathing techniques and contraindications
• Detailed strategies that explain how to conduct a yoga class while teaching yoga to a group

Meditation

As people struggle with rising levels of stress, there is increased absenteeism at work, multiple health issues and a reduced sense of wellbeing. Rising job insecurities, hectic schedules, family tensions and lack of time have all contributed to overall stress levels.

Meditation is a holistic, safe and effective way in which to relax, release tension and improve clarity of thought, imagination and creativity. Regular practice also helps you become more self-aware and helps you change your approach to life's challenges.

What You Will Learn:

• How simple meditation practices help reduce the risks for stress-related health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, hypertension and anxiety.
• Insights into how meditation introduces subtle but powerful changes in the brain structure and nervous system that help stave off degenerative diseases.
• The correct posture, suitable for your unique body, and how to follow your breathing to expand awareness
• Different types of meditation practices, including candle, visualization, breathing and walking meditations.
• Simple meditation techniques that you can practice at your desk
• How to let go of your thoughts, become relaxed and feel better about yourself

Benefits of This Course:

• By following the principles outlined in the course, you can incorporate meditation into your daily life as part of your regular routine in order to experience maximum benefits
• You can practice meditation before, during or after a stressful day at work to release stored tension and keep your mind and body relaxed
• You will learn the correct posture and techniques, and understand the type of meditation practice that works best for you
• Most importantly, you embark on a process of healing self-discovery, without any pressure to achieve specific results
• Regardless of your age, the nature of your job or your location, you can always practice meditation regularly to enjoy a feeling of overall wellbeing

The course is broken down into 0 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 0 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 0 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 10.5 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.