Yoga in Health

Yoga is at last is coming into its own in the Western world. After many years of being dismissed as a bizarre cult attractive only to eccentrics, it is today recognized as a fundamental art and skill. More than that, many of its most bitter opponents, people who were among the first to cry down Yogic culture, have now embraced it as a way of life.

This course is primarily concerned with:

• Asana - Postures
• Pranayama - Breathing Exercises and Control of the Breath

The above topics are the foundation of all Yoga without which you cannot hope to gain mastery over yourself and learn the secrets of the Universe

Entry requirements:

There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme.

Support:

All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via telephone or email. Details will be in your course study pack.

Duration:

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 110 hours.

Provided materials:

Course syllabus:

• What Yoga Can Do
• Relaxation and Stretching
• Tension and Emotional Stress
• Insomnia, Neurasthenia and Fatigue
• Constipation and Indigestion
• Backache and Aching Legs Due to Bad Posture
• Lumbago and Sciatica
• Asthma, Bronchisits and Hay Fever
• Arthritis and Rheumatism
• Obesity and Improvement of the Figure
• Diet
• Female Disorders
• Headaches, Eyestrain and Stiff Neck
• Stomach, Kidney and Liver Complaints

Examination:

No examination is necessary

Assessment method:

This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required.

Qualification:

Yoga Diploma 

Diploma entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name