Asana practice introduces foundational postures across styles, built up gradually over the 11 days.

Asana is the seated, initiating pose of yoga that conditions the body for other postures. In this beginner course, asana is practised across Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Iyengar styles, combining methodology with 3-4 hours of daily guided practice.

You'll progress through postures gradually, from basic alignment to gentle flows, with teachers adjusting pace and difficulty for first-time students.

Pranayama introduces breath-control techniques that calm the nervous system and build lung capacity.

"Prana" means life energy and "Yama" means control — pranayama is the practice of consciously regulating the breath. Beginners learn the physiology, methodology and safe practicum of breathing techniques that support both physical health and a calmer mind.

Mudras are hand gestures that direct subtle energy and support focus during meditation.

Mudras are simple gestures used to influence the state of mind through finger positioning. Beginners are introduced to the most common mudras used in daily practice, including Jnana Mudra, Chin Mudra, Vayu Mudra, Agni Mudra, Varun Mudra, Prana Mudra and Surya Mudra.

Bandhas are gentle internal locks introduced at a beginner level to support breath control.

Bandha means holding, tightening or locking a specific part of the body to direct prana (energy flow). Students are introduced to Moola Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha and Jalandhara Bandha as a foundation for advanced pranayama later on.

Meditation trains stillness and focus — an essential skill even at the beginner level.

Meditation (Dhyana) is a restful, focused state of mind cultivated through simple concentration techniques while seated comfortably with eyes closed. This module builds the mental groundwork every future yoga teacher needs.

Chanting balances the mind and reduces stress through repeated sacred sound.

Mantra chanting is both a spiritual and a therapeutic practice. Repeating mantras releases stress and helps beginners connect with the meditative side of yoga beyond physical postures — including the Guru Stotram, Patanjali Prayer, Shanti Mantra and Food Prayer.

Philosophy grounds beginners in the history, ethics and purpose behind the physical practice.

Yoga Darshan (philosophy) frames how yoga is meant to be lived, not just practised on the mat. This module blends classical Yogic tradition with practical, modern-day application, giving beginners real context for everything else in the course.

Basic anatomy helps beginners understand safe alignment before advancing to complex postures.

Before practising specific asanas, it helps to understand how the body is structured and how it moves. This introductory anatomy module improves body awareness, safety and the ability to notice correct versus incorrect alignment.

Ayurveda basics show how diet and natural remedies support a healthy yogic lifestyle.

Ayurveda is India's ancient system of natural medicine. This module introduces its core principles — how food, herbs and daily routine (dinacharya) support both physical health and mental clarity, tying directly into the sattvic meals served during the course.

Shatkarma is a set of six classical cleansing techniques that prepare the body for deeper practice.

Shatkarma refers to six traditional internal purification techniques described in classical Hatha yoga texts. Beginners are introduced to these gently and safely: Neti (nasal cleansing), Trataka (gazing practice), Kapalbhati (cleansing breath), Dhauti (digestive cleansing), Nauli (abdominal massage) and Basti (yogic colon cleansing).

This module offers a first taste of how to translate practice into simple, clear teaching.

Even at the beginner level, understanding how to explain and demonstrate a posture is valuable. This module introduces basic sequencing, clear verbal cues and classroom etiquette — a preview of the deeper teaching methodology covered in the 200 Hour course.

Alignment training teaches beginners to notice and gently correct their own posture.

This session focuses on recognising correct alignment in common postures and understanding basic, safe adjustment principles — building body awareness that supports injury-free practice.

Yoga Therapy introduces how asana and pranayama can support healing and prevent common ailments.

Yoga Therapy applies yogic tools — asana, pranayama, and relaxation techniques — toward disease prevention and general wellbeing. Beginners get an introductory look at how these practices affect the body from a subtle to a more physical level.