Yoga Therapy (Level 1) Course

Course overview

You will study human anatomy and physiology, fundamental psychology with a study of perceptions, concepts, memories, reasoning and emotions, balanced nutrition, anabolism and catabolism and yogic relaxation and breath therapy, through special breathing techniques. You will study a number of other treatment techniques involving manipulation and massage, active and passive exercises through Yoga Asanas and yogic osteopathy by which a client is assisted to perform certain movements specially selected from the Asanas and Mudras of Hatha Yoga.

Syllabus

Lesson One
- Introduction
- Human Anatomy
  - The Skeleton
  - Joints
  - Muscles
Lesson Two
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
  - Endocrine Glands
  - Nervous System
  - Other Systems of the Body
Lesson Three
- Psychology
  - The Mind
  - Conditioning
  - The Power of Suggestion
  - Conscious Intervention
Lesson Four
- Nutrition
  - Calories
  - Minerals
  - Vitamins
  - Water
  - Roughage
  - Correct Eating
Lesson Five
- Relaxation Therapy
  - The Mind and Imagination
  - Progressive Relaxation
  - The Therapeutic Use of Relaxation
Lesson Six
- Breath Therapy
  - Yogic Breathing
Lesson Seven
- Special Breathing Techniques
  - Complete Breath
  - Rhythmic Breathing
  - Cleansing Breath
  - Healing Breath
- Alternate Nostril Breathing
Lesson Eight
- Manipulation and Massage
- Preparation
  - Types of Massage
  - Techniques
Lesson Nine
- Yogic Osteopathy
  - Vertebral Misalignment
  - Sciatica
  - Femoral Nerve Strain
  - Lumbago,Lumbo-Sacral Strain and Sacro-Iliac Strain
  - Stiff Neck,Shoulder Pains and Cervical Adhesions
Lesson Ten
- Active Exercise
- Yoga Asanas
- Hygiene

Practical training

A 1 day Practical Training is available for students with no prior massage experience. Practical workshops can be held in various locations around the UK and are available for an additional £75 per day. Your practical training is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from an experienced practical training tutor with specialist skills.

Prerequisites

This course is for students who have studied our Yoga Teacher (Hatha Yoga) course or a comparative qualification.

View our Yoga Teacher (Hatha Yoga) course.

Level

On successful completion of this course you will have received professional training at level 3. This is ideal if you wish to start a practice, or expand a career.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive the following award: The professional BSY Yoga Therapy Stage 1 Diploma and will become a Registered BSY Yoga Therapy Stage 1 Practitioner.

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

Yoga Therapy (Stage 1)