We learn about the history of yoga and its origins.

We also learn that yoga involves three main elements:

1. Breathing

2. Meditation

3. Physical and Mental Exercise

We learn that yoga exercises combined with breathing control skills, prepare the mind and body for meditation. In turn, meditation affords the mind and body to be free of stress and anxiety.

The Sutra is a collection of 196 principles, acting as a philosophical guide for yogas.

The Sutra outlines the eight limbs of yoga, which are as follows:

Yama, Niyama, Asanas, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi

In this lecture we learn all about the various types of yoga, including:

Bhakti Yoga

Hatha Yoga

Tantra Yoga

Karma Yoga

Raja Yoga

Jnana Yoga

The great thing about this course is that you don't need anything to get started! In fact the only prerequisite to gaining maximum benefits, is that you practice wearing something comfortable and that you can move freely in. Apart from that, you are good to go!

There is often much confusion surrounding yoga and religion. In this lecture we cover this in greater detail.

Yoga uses a structured set of elements, principles or techniques, to find spirituality, rather than a religion. We learn that yoga is concerned with promoting a healthy body and is the path to a rich and fulfilling life.

We also learn about the "Om" chant.

There are so many reasons why you should try yoga.

We cover why yoga can change your life and bring you endless benefits to you physical and emotional well-being.

You'll find you're sleep better and discover an inner calm and peace. Throughout the course, you'll learn how to become more self and body awareness, promoting a sense of well being and happiness.

The physical benefits of learning course are limitless.

Very soon, you'll notice the changes in you and how you feel.

You'll learn to have better posture, be more flexible, increase muscle strength, fight off illness, increase bone density, protect your spine and increase your circulation.

In this lecture you'll learn about healthy eating and yoga

Learning to practice yoga, and more importantly, to keep you practicing yoga, it is essential that you decide when is the best time for you to practise.

For some people it is in the morning, and for others in the evening before bedtime. There is no right or wrong time to practice, it is all about fitting into your lifestyle.

Learn about the seven primary movements of Yoga.

We learn the importance of warming up and ending a session of yoga. This lecture covers what a typical session might look like.

Of course, as you progress and become more confident, you will have all the tools to be able to compose your own classes.

We go over the importance of preparation of a yoga class.

Always be sure to have an open mind as this will enhance your experience of yoga.

Make sure you have a gentle warm up and always be sure to go slow to begin with to avoid over stretching and causing yourself discomfort.

Most importantly, you should practice yoga with a big smile, as this relaxes the body and mind, helping you to enjoy the whole experience.

This section introduces you to yoga essentials.

We'll cover the importance of The Corpse Pose and be introduced to Sun Salutations.

The corpse pose features heavily throughout the course, and in this section you will be able to perform it effectively and for the purpose of starting and ending a yoga class.

Meditation is not an essential aspect of yoga, but more of an addition to yoga. We'll show you how to master it in minutes!

The Corpse Pose is one of the most important poses you'll learn. Not only does it bring you to a state of calm and relaxation, but it features in quite a number of our guided yoga classes, as it is the perfect starting pose as well as ending a session using this pose.

This lecture does what it says! You'll learn step by step how to perform this valuable yoga pose.

We'll learn why meditation is a great way to simply unplug from the constant stimulation of modern life and to give the mind, a well-earned rest.

It is also a great way to detach from our thoughts. We can acknowledge them and then just let them be.

We cover 3 different methods, including Breathing Awareness, Japa Mala and Japa Meditation.

Meditation following a yoga session is perfect but not essential.

This first of our meditation methods, covers breathing meditation.

This is possibly the easiest to learn and can be done in minutes, making it a perfect choice for busy lifestyles!

The Japa Mala meditation method involves using prayer beads and is based around holding the prayer beads for 108 breaths.

Prayer beads can be very relaxing for some people and can be purchased online for a few dollars.

We first get introduced to Sun Salutations, by learning the enormous benefits they can bring to us. They are great for flexibility and to improve our posture.

This first class is an initial class for Sun Salutations.

This is a great class for beginners and you'll get a great idea of the joys that yoga will bring you!

This lecture covers all the various postures within Sun Salutations.

There are quite a number, but don't worry, we go over each and every one of them in step by step, showing diagrams, so you'll be able to grasp them in no time at all!

Sun Salutations are a set of yoga poses, that are done in a specific sequence, providing several benefits, these include:

• Energising, calming and relaxing you

• Increasing muscle strength and flexibility

• Warming the body up in preparation for a session of yoga

• Preparing the mind and gaining focus for a session of yoga

This is the second method of a Sun Salutation

This is the third Sun Salutation in the course.

You will no doubt already have benefitted from the first two Sun Salutations and so here is another for you to enjoy!

One of the biggest problems for many people beginning to practice yoga, is knowing what to practice.

These classes have been carefully created, in order to give you a vast array of yoga poses, ensuring that your interest stays high and your body gets a great workout.

We begin yoga, with the first 10mins, learning some basic yoga exercises.

The last 10mins is dedicated to meditation, using mantras and muscle relaxation techniques.

Seated asana postures, provide us with a good grounding in yoga along with a realisation of calm.

This class is great and includes a range of poses.

These standing postures are great for building strength, balance and focus.

It includes the Triangle Pose and the Side Angle Pose to name a few.

Seated postures are great for grounding and calming while standing postures are more energetic and great for building strength, concentration and focus.

This is a great class with a number of poses including, The Lotus, The Butterfly and The Seated Straddle to name just a few.

Inversions (turning upside down), are great for balance, concentration and circulation.

This class includes poses such as The Forearm Stand, which is beneficial for strengthening your arms and shoulders. Opens the hips, improving circulation, balance and patience.

This is the first of our extended yoga classes.

This is perfect as you progress and become more confident in your practicing of yoga.

It contains a varied number of poses for you to master and enjoy.

This is the second of our extended yoga classes.

This is perfect as you progress and become more confident in your practicing of yoga.

It contains a varied number of poses for you to master and enjoy.

We hope you have enjoyed this course and continue to practice yoga as part of your routine!

Remember, this course comes with full support from the course instructor so you are never alone!

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