The Yoga Foundation Course

The foundation course is for

• Students wishing to deepen their practise and/or
• As a prerequisite for the Teacher Training Course if the other entry requirements are not met

The course comprises ten days of practice and study over five weekends in Devon, two of which are full board residential.  The emphasis is on non-competitive personal practice and self development, learning through experience. Comprehensive course notes are provided.

Subjects include:

• Preliminary Exercises
• Asanas - Yoga Postures
• Kriyas: exercises to cleanse and purify the internal organs and to strengthen the immune system using breath and bandha only
• Pranayama: breathing exercises to retain and extend the flow of vital energy
• Relaxation Technique
• Basic Meditations
• Mudras and Bandhas: psychological processes acting on the nervous and subtle energy systems
• Subtle Anatomy: Chakras, Koshas, Nadi's, theoretical and practical understanding
• Basic Anatomy and Physiology
• Yoga Philosophy: Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Ashtanga (eight-fold path), Klesha and introduction to classical texts
• Mantra: chanting sound vibrations
• Dietary Guidelines: Ayurvedic and naturopathic approaches

Foundation Course Dates (5 weekends)

Spring 2009 - January 17 / 18, February 13 - 15 (Residential), March14 / 15, April 18 / 19, May 15 - 17 (Residential)

Other than no absolute beginners, there are no prerequisites for the course beyond an enthusiasm and commitment for self growth and enhancing awareness.

Price:  Spring 2009 -  £745, deposit £245

Enrolment Form Spring 2009 Foundation Course- Word Document (50k) - PDF

Foundation Course Syllabus 2009 - Word Document