MA
Mr. Amaresh Rajaratnam
Lead Trainer, Director of Academics
E-RYT 500, RYT-SL, YACEP, RCYT, YIC 300 IndiaLearn with purpose. Practise with confidence.
The Yoga Foundation Course introduces students to essential practices, concepts and habits that support a meaningful yoga journey. It provides a structured learning environment for personal practice, foundational yoga knowledge and preparation for further study.
What you'll learn
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Build a consistent personal yoga practice.
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Understand foundational asana, breathing, relaxation and mindfulness practices.
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Develop awareness of alignment, breath, movement and concentration.
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Explain key yoga concepts in clear, practical language.
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Create a sustainable foundation for further yoga and wellbeing education.
COURSE CONTENT
A structured learning journey
12 sections · 3 Months
1Introduction to Yoga & Yogic Living
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What Is Yoga?
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Yoga Is a Practice of Awareness
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The Four Foundations of Your Practice
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Yoga Is Not a Competition
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The Principle of Sthira and Sukha
2Preparing for Personal Practice
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Creating Your Practice Space
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Basic Equipment
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When Should You Practice?
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Food and Hydration
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Listening to the Body
3Foundations of Asana
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What Is Asana?
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10 Foundational Asanas
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Foundational Sequence
4Standing & Balancing Asanas
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7 Foundational Asanas
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Foundational Sequence
5Seated, Forward-Bending & Hip-Opening Asanas
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6 Foundational Asanas
6Backbends, Twists & Core Foundations
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Why Backbends?
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4 Foundational Asanas
7Pranayama — Foundations of Yogic Breathing
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What Is Pranayama?
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5 Important Breathing Practices
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Important Pranayama Principles
8Relaxation & Yoga Nidra Foundations
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Body Scan
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Savasana
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Yoga Nidra Practice
9Meditation & Mindfulness
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Preparing for Meditation
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Breath Meditation
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Mindfulness of Thoughts
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Mantra Meditation
10Building Your Personal Yoga Practice
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5 stage personal practice
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15 minutes practice
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30 minutes practice
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45 minutes practice
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60 minutes practice
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How to choose your practice
11Yogic Lifestyle & Continuing the Journey
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Ahimsa - Non Harming
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Satya - Truthfulness
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Santosha - Contentment
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Saucha - Cleanliess
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Svadhyaya - Self-Study
12Guided Personal Practice & Assessment
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Final Practice
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Your 7 Day Personal Yoga Plan
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Personal Practice Journal
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Final Self Assessment
Requirements
Open to adults who wish to learn yoga in a structured setting. No previous teaching qualification is required.
Plan your learning
Intake-based. Current class days, times and delivery format are confirmed for each intake.
Learn with experienced educators
MD
Ms. Donisha Myleandran
Director, Lead Trainer & Chief Yoga Instructor
E-RYT 200, YIC 300 IndiaProgress through practice and evidence
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Guided practical participation
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Short knowledge checks and learning activities
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Instructor observation
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Reflection and personal practice review
Recognition of your achievement
RYACYP — Rhythmic Yoga Academy Certified Yoga Practitioner
RYAC · Rhythmic Yoga Academy Certified
Rhythmic Yoga Academy Certified25 Hours Certification
Where this learning can take you
A foundation pathway for personal development, wellbeing practice and progression into advanced yoga or meditation education. It is not positioned as a professional teacher qualification.
