Foundation Course in Yoga

Begin your yogic journey with this Foundation Course in Yoga offered by Associate Centers of the Indian Yoga Association (IYA). This 50-hour course serves as an ideal introduction to yoga, covering its various aspects, practical applications, and insights into Indian culture. Certification is provided by the IYA upon successful completion.

Eligibility – 16 years of age;

Duration – 50 hours

Practical : Theory = 80 : 20

Minimum Contact Hours = 80% I.E. 40 Hours

Practical – Total Contact Hours = 32 Hours

Theory – Total Contact Hours = 8 Hours

Fees: Rs 250 for Indian Nationals / $ 10 for non Indians
(Note: These courses are conducted by Associate Centers affiliated with the Indian Yoga Association. The IYA is responsible for providing certification, ensuring uniform standards of quality and expertise across all recognized programs.)

The 33 Topics, Institutions should cover at least 23 topics (The score should be greater than 23 for the Theory topics of FCY) This would mean upto 10 topics may be institution-specific syllabus

Section 1	Indian Philosophy & Culture
	Vedas
1	Meaning of ‘Veda’
2	Names of 4 Vedas
3	Four Parts of each Veda
4	Six Vedangas
5	Four Upavedas
	Darshanas
6	Names of Darsanas (Aastika & Nastika) and their Originators
	Upanishads
7	Meaning of Upanishads
8	Panchakosha Theory
	Samkhya Darsana
9	Names of Dukhatraya
10	Purusa / Prakrti
11	Bondage & Liberation
12	Names & characteristics of 3 Gunas
	PYS
13	Names of 4 Chapters
14	The Ashtangas
15	Def of Yoga (PYS -Ch. I : S2)
	Hatha Yoga
16	Brief understanding of ‘Hatha’ Yoga
17	Names of Chaturangas of Hatha Pradipika
18	Names of Saptangas of Gheranda Samhita
	Bhagavad Gita
19	Brief background of context of BG
20	Karma, Bhakti & Jnana Yogas
	Two Definitions of yoga
21	Samatvam Yoga Uchyate
22	Yogaha Karmasu Kaushalam
	Puranas
23	Names of the 4 Purusharthas
	Salient Features of Indian Culture
24	Sanatana & Vaidic Dharma
25	Anekantavada
26	Chatur Ashramas
27	Dharma
28	Law of Karma (in brief)
	Applications of Yoga
29	Benefits / Pre-cautions / Contra-indications of Yoga Practices
	Yogic Diet
30	Mitahar
31	Yogic Lifestyle
32	Holistic Health
33	Guidelines for Self-practice

The 49 Practices, Institutions should cover at least 39 Practices (The score should be greater than 39 for the Practice topics of FCY) This would mean upto 10 topics may be institution-specific syllabus

Section 1	SukshmaVyayama / Preparatory Practices
1	Institution-specific
Section 2	Shuddhi Kriyas
2	Vaman Dhauti
3	Jala Neti
4	Trataka
5	Kapalbhati
Section 3	Suryanamaskar
6	Traditional Suryanamaskar with 12 poses
Section 4	Asanas
	Four Meditative Asanas
7	Padmasana
8	Svastikasana
9	Vajrasana
10	Veerasana
	Five Standing Asanas
11	Tadasana
12	Ekpadasana
13	Vrikshasana
14	Utkatasana
15	Trikonasana
	Four Kneeling Asanas
16	Ushtrasana
17	Marjarasana
18	Vyahgrasana
19	Shashankhasana
	Five Sitting Asanas
20	Bhadrasana
21	Simhasana
22	Vakrasana
23	Parvatasana
24	Paschimottanasana
	Four Prone Asanas
25	Bhujangasana
26	Shalabhasana
27	Dhanurasana
28	Naukasana
	Five Supine Asanas
29	Pavanmuktasana
30	Setubandhasana
31	Matsyasana
32	Uthitapadahastasana
33	Shavasana
	One Inverted Asanas
34	Sarvangasana
Section 4	Pranayama
	Sectional Breathing
35	Basic yogic Breathing
36	Nadishodhana Kriya
	Pranayama without Kumbhaka
37	Suryabhedana
38	Shitali
39	Shitkari
40	Brahmari
Section 5	Mudras
41	Chin / Jnana Mudra
42	Agochari Mudra (Nasikagra Drishthi)
43	Shambhavi Mudra (Bruhmadhya Drishthi)
44	Ashvini Mudra
45	Shanmukhi Mudra
46	Yoga Mudra in Vajrasana & Padmasana
Section 6	Mantra
47	Pranav Japa
	Shanti Mantra
48	Institution-Specific
Section 7	Meditation
49	Institution-Specific

Course Date	Venue	Institution	Fees	Admission
Every Month 2025	On Campus	Yoga & Happiness	15000	(Apply Now)
Every Month 2025	Dharamkot, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh	Swaraj Yoga Institute	₹12000 (Indian Students)/INR 14,600/$175 (Foreign students)	(Apply Now)
June 1 to June 7, 2025	Dharamkot, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh	Swaraj Yoga Institute	₹12000 (Indian Students)/INR 14,600/$175 (Foreign students)	(Apply Now)