Yoga Teacher (Hatha Yoga) Course

Course overview

Yoga is a valuable therapy for stress-related ailments in addition to its more traditional role of promoting inner peace and harmony in body and mind. The British School of Yoga is enormously proud of the fact that it has trained more Yoga teachers than any other school, and with the popularity of Yoga there is a greater demand for the well-trained teacher.

Syllabus

Lesson One
- Origins and Philosophy of Yoga
  - Yogic Application
  - Origin of Yoga
  - Paths of Yoga
  - Limbs of Hatha Yoga
  - Philosophy of Yoga
Lesson Two
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
  - The Skeleton
  - Joints of the Skeleton
  - Skeletal Muscles
  - Muscle Movement Terminology
  - Origin, Insertion and Action of some Major Muscles
Lesson Three
- Human Anatomy and Physiology (Continued)
  - Systems of the Body
Lesson Four
- Psychology
  - The Mind
  - Conditioning
  - The Power of Suggestion and Conscious Intervention
Lesson Five
- Nutrition
  - Calories
  - Calorific Values
  - Nutrients
  - Vitamins
  - Water
  - Roughage
  - Correct Eating
Lesson Six
- Breathing
  - Benefits of Correct Breathing
  - Yogic Breathing
  - Other Breathing Techniques
Lesson Seven
- Relaxation
  - Using the Imagination
  - Four Positions
  - Progressive Relaxation
Lesson Eight
- Yoga Movements
  - Positions
  - Zones and Aspects
Lesson Nine
- Yoga Movements (Continued)
  - Contraindications
  - Primary Extended Body Positions (PEBP)
  - Yoga Movements (Movements, Parts and Positions)
Lesson Ten
- Class Management
  - Limbering up Exercises
  - A Class Routine
  - Points to Remember

Practical training

1 day of Practical Training is essential for this course. Practical workshops can be held in various locations around the UK and are available for an additional fee of £75 per day. Your practical training is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from an experienced practical training tutor with specialist skills.

Prerequisites

Previous experience of Yoga is essential.

Level

On successful completion of this course you will have received professional training at level 4. This is ideal if you wish to start a practice, or expand a career. In addition, this course covers the requirements for PTLLS at Level 3.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1- The professional BSY Yoga Teacher (Hatha Yoga) Diploma and will become a Registered BSY Yoga Teacher (Hatha Yoga)

OCN Level 4 award also available at enrolment with 18 national educational credits. Full details on request.

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at Level 4 from ABC Awards and Certa Awards. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

How the course works

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Additional benefits

Health and Harmony Magazine
Enrol on this course and you will receive a complimentary issue of Health & Harmony, our inspirational full colour magazine. Giving complementary and natural health updates and news, it also includes student profiles, lists the most recent award winners, and provides interesting articles and short stories.

Professional Indemnity Insurance
Once you have successfully completed this course, you will be eligible for Professional Indemnity Insurance which protects you as a practitioner against professional public liability and malpractice. This insurance cover is considered essential in protecting the interests of both practitioners and the public.

Enrol on this course from £50

There are two ways you can enrol on this course. You can:

Pay with a deposit of £50, followed by 11 monthly instalments of £35
or
Pay the total course fee of £435 in one sum and receive a voucher towards the cost of your next course