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 |
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Vedas |
| 1 | Meaning of ‘Veda’ |
| 2 | Names of 4 Vedas |
| 3 | Four Parts of each Veda |
| 4 | Six Vedangas |
| 5 | Four Upavedas |
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Darshanas |
| 6 | Names of Darsanas (Aastika & Nastika) and their Originators |
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Upanishads |
| 7 | Meaning of Upanishads |
| 8 | Panchakosha Theory |
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Samkhya Darsana |
| 9 | Names of Dukhatraya |
| 10 | Purusa / Prakrti |
| 11 | Bondage & Liberation |
| 12 | Names & characteristics of 3 Gunas |
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PYS |
| 13 | Names of 4 Chapters |
| 14 | The Ashtangas |
| 15 | Def of Yoga (PYS -Ch. I : S2) |
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Hatha Yoga |
| 16 | Brief understanding of ‘Hatha’ Yoga |
| 17 | Names of Chaturangas of Hatha Pradipika |
| 18 | Names of Saptangas of Gheranda Samhita |
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Bhagavad Gita |
| 19 | Brief background of context of BG |
| 20 | Karma, Bhakti & Jnana Yogas |
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Two Definitions of yoga |
| 21 | Samatvam Yoga Uchyate |
| 22 | Yogaha Karmasu Kaushalam |
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Puranas |
| 23 | Names of the 4 Purusharthas |
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Salient Features of Indian Culture |
| 24 | Sanatana & Vaidic Dharma |
| 25 | Anekantavada |
| 26 | Chatur Ashramas |
| 27 | Dharma |
| 28 | Law of Karma (in brief) |
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Applications of Yoga |
| 29 | Benefits / Pre-cautions / Contra-indications of Yoga Practices |
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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 |
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Four Meditative Asanas |
| 7 | Padmasana |
| 8 | Svastikasana |
| 9 | Vajrasana |
| 10 | Veerasana |
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Five Standing Asanas |
| 11 | Tadasana |
| 12 | Ekpadasana |
| 13 | Vrikshasana |
| 14 | Utkatasana |
| 15 | Trikonasana |
| Four Kneeling Asanas | |
| 16 | Ushtrasana |
| 17 | Marjarasana |
| 18 | Vyahgrasana |
| 19 | Shashankhasana |
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Five Sitting Asanas |
| 20 | Bhadrasana |
| 21 | Simhasana |
| 22 | Vakrasana |
| 23 | Parvatasana |
| 24 | Paschimottanasana |
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Four Prone Asanas |
| 25 | Bhujangasana |
| 26 | Shalabhasana |
| 27 | Dhanurasana |
| 28 | Naukasana |
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Five Supine Asanas |
| 29 | Pavanmuktasana |
| 30 | Setubandhasana |
| 31 | Matsyasana |
| 32 | Uthitapadahastasana |
| 33 | Shavasana |
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One Inverted Asanas |
| 34 | Sarvangasana |
| Section 4 | Pranayama |
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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 |
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Shanti Mantra |
| 48 | Institution-Specific |
| Section 7 | Meditation |
| 49 | Institution-Specific |
| Insignia | Course Date | Venue | Institution | Fees | Admission |
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10th May to 9th June 2024 | Online | Yoga & Happiness | 15000 | (Apply Now) |
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7th June to 6th July 2024 | Online | Yoga & Happiness | 15000 | (Apply Now) |
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5th July to 4th August 2024 | Online | Yoga & Happiness | 15000 | (Apply Now) |
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2nd August to 31st August 2024 | Online | Yoga & Happiness | 15000 | (Apply Now) |
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30th August to 30th September 2024 | Online | Yoga & Happiness | 15000 | (Apply Now) |
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May 1 to May 7 | Dharamkot, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh | Swaraj Yoga Institute | ₹12000 (Indian Students)/INR 14,600/$175 (Foreign students) | (Apply Now) |
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June 1 to June 7 | Dharamkot, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh | Swaraj Yoga Institute | ₹12000 (Indian Students)/INR 14,600/$175 (Foreign students) | (Apply Now) |
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July 1 to July 7 | Dharamkot, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh | Swaraj Yoga Institute | ₹12000 (Indian Students)/INR 14,600/$175 (Foreign students) | (Apply Now) |
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August 1 to August 7 | Dharamkot, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh | Swaraj Yoga Institute | ₹12000 (Indian Students)/INR 14,600/$175 (Foreign students) | (Apply Now) |
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September 1 to September 7 | Dharamkot, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh | Swaraj Yoga Institute | ₹12000 (Indian Students)/INR 14,600/$175 (Foreign students) | (Apply Now) |
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October 1 to October 7 | Dharamkot, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh | Swaraj Yoga Institute | ₹12000 (Indian Students)/INR 14,600/$175 (Foreign students) | (Apply Now) |
