Yoga Therapy Level 1

The course syllabus is structured as follows:

• 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

• A one-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.