Namratadevi
BRITISH
WHEEL OF YOGA FOUNDATION COURSE LEVEL 1,
Syllabus overview
Thank you for your enquiry about the British Wheel of
Yoga Foundation Course 1.
Who
it is for
The Foundation Course 1 is run
nationally (in England, Scotland and Wales) and is suitable for anyone who
wishes to develop their personal practice of yoga and widen their
experience. It provides a comprehensive grounding in basic practical
techniques taught in the context of the philosophy that underpins Yoga. It is an ideal preparation for those who may wish to train as
yoga teachers in the future* but equally suitable for yoga students who do
not wish to teach.
Award
British Wheel of Yoga Foundation Course 1 Certificate
of Attendance.
Pre-requisites
1.
Minimum of two years class attendance with a suitable qualified and
experienced yoga teacher.
2.
Students must join the British Wheel of Yoga if not already a member.
Length
of Course
There are a variety of ways in
which the course may be organised; for example, weekly, monthly or weekend
sessions. The minimum course
length is 60 hours (6 months). An
average course for example might be 2 hours per week for 3 college terms,
each of 10 weeks duration.
The
Course
The core syllabus of 45 hours is obligatory. It
includes preparation for practice, asana (postures), mudra (Sealing
gestures), basic breathing, kriya (cleansing practice), pranayama (Breath
control), concentration techniques, relaxation techniques, chanting, talks
and discussions on the context and meaning of Yoga. A minimum of 15 hours is added, content of which at the
discretion of the course tutor, to meet the particular needs and interests
of individual students and to reflect the tutor’s own tradition.
Students are required to practice regularly throughout
the course and are encouraged to reflect upon and make notes on their
practice in journal form. Other
than this there is no home written work and the course is not formally
assessed.
Cost
Course registration fee payable to BWY CENTRAL OFFICE
£45.
Course fees £500
Information on where Foundation
Courses are planned.
British Wheel of Yoga Regional Training Officers will
supply details of courses in each region.
The BWY publication ‘Yoga Two’
(free to members), lists Foundation Courses about to start in all
regions.
ED12 Appendix 1