Zen Yoga Course - BSY Group

Course overview

Zen Yoga is a slow and lyrical form of yoga that incorporates Zen philosophies. Together they create a beautiful flow of energies, not set in stone, yet alive and organic. This course provides a full understanding of the Zen approach to yoga practice and teaching. The course contains practical guidance on asanas (postures) and their focus or intent, along with breathing and meditation techniques. It provides all you need to begin structuring practices and classes, as well as the philosophy and intent which flows alongside the physical work, in order to practise and teach Zen Yoga with confidence. It is suitable for those new to yoga, practitioners wishing to learn the Zen Yoga style or those working with other holistic therapies.

Syllabus

Lesson One
- Introduction to Zen Yoga
  - Zen Yoga – What Is It?
  - History of Yoga
  - Others Schools of Yoga
  - First Asanas with Zen Guidance
Lesson Two
- The Power of the Breath
  - Understanding Natural Healing with the Breath
  - Zen Breathing Practices
  - Yoga Asanas with Zen Guidance
Lesson Three
- Rhythm and Flow
  - Rhythms
  - Knowing Your Tides, Ebbs, Flows
  - Breath Rhythms
  - Energy Rhythms
  - Life Rhythms
  - Accepting
  - Yoga Asanas with Zen Guidance
Lesson Four
- Quiet and Still
  - Stillness
  - How to Find Stillness
  - Quiet Sitting
  - Settling Meditation
  - Yoga Asanas with Zen Guidance
Lesson Five
- Guided Meditation
  - When to Do Guided Meditation
  - Examples of Guided Meditation
  - Phrases to Use in Guided Meditation
  - Yoga Asanas with Zen Guidance
Lesson Six
- Affirmations for Practice
  - Writing, Devising and Creating Affirmations
  - How to Use Affirmations
  - Yoga Asanas with Zen Guidance
Lesson Seven
- Knowing and Discovering
  - Knowing Yourself
  - Journey of Self-discovery
  - Uncovering Trapped Emotions
  - Yoga Asanas with Zen Guidance
Lesson Eight
- Teaching Zen Yoga
  - From Practice to Teaching
  - Finding Your Approach
  - Zen Yoga as a Business
  - Yoga Asanas with Zen Guidance
  - Meditative Postures
  - Zen Sun Salutation
Lesson Nine
- Creating Sequencing of Yoga Poses
  - Traditional Patterning of Poses
  - Moving Towards a Zen Mindset
  - Yoga Asanas with Zen Guidance
Lesson Ten
- Zen Flows
  - Rest Poses and When to Use Them
  - When to be Dynamic
  - When to Slow into Meditation
  - Time of Day for Practice
  - Time of Year for Practice
  - Spontaneity
  - Zen Flow Suggestions

Practical training

No practical training is required to complete this course.

Prerequisites

You do not need to have any additional qualifications before studying this 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. Graduates of this course wishing to start their own practice can also obtain professional liability insurance. It has also been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and graduates will receive the QLS Certificate of Achievement as above. This course has been designed by BSY to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

Certification

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

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at QLS Level 3 from Quality Licence Scheme. 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. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.

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.

Support

Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback - helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.