Online Certificate Course in YOGA

Yoga is a science which is 5,000 years old. It has nothing to do with any religion.

Yoga is scientifically proven to offer a range of physical and mental benefits, supported by research from institutions like the National Institutes of Health. Studies have shown it improves flexibility, strength, and balance, reduces stress and anxiety, improves sleep quality, and can help manage chronic pain. It is also used as a complementary therapy for conditions like depression, hypertension, and diabetes

Our online course will introduce to the fitness professional wanting to dive deeper into Yoga –

  • History of Yoga
  • Different schools of Yoga, in particular –
    • Hatha
    • Ashtanga Yoga
    • Vinyasa
    • Restorative
    • Yin Yoga
    • Pranayam
    • Meditation
  • Teaching techniques

This online course offers course credits to those who wish to do our advanced Integrated YOGA Teacher course that includes intensive physical, in-person, practice. The objectives are –

  • Enable practice of complete Yoga comprising Ashtanga principles (8 limbs) and not just the physical poses
  • Help fitness professionals integrate traditional Yoga as one of 8 training technologies to achieve the permutation and combination of the 16 fitness goals that their clients desire
  • Enable them to introduce clients to true Traditional Yoga
  • Enable fitness professionals to progress to next level of Lifestyle Guides

 

DATES:
  • Enrolment date: From December 1 to December 14
  • Course dates
    • Start: December 14, 2025
    • End: February 28, 2025
  • All teaching will be online on Zoom
  • See Timeline below for detailed schedule of sessions.

 

Fees:

AED750 + 5% VAT

Included –

  • GAYO FITNESS SPORTS ACADEMY certificate in Online Yoga Teacher Course
  • Learning resources
    • Online access to Yogasana videos
    • Three Textbooks by Dr Manmath Gharote (Lonavla Yoga Institute India)

This online course is based on the syllabus designed by globally respected Dr Manmath Gharote, founder and director of the Lonavala Yoga Institute (India).

It offers course credits to the advanced Integrated Yoga Teacher course which will soon be aligned with Yoga Alliance India standards.

The important potential learning outcomes for fitness professionals, from our online course, include:

  • Appropriate understanding of Physiology and Kinesiology as applied in Yoga
  • Knowledge of yoga’s history, principles, and philosophies.
  • Ability to practice and teach various yoga postures, including modifications and adjustments
  • Understanding of the traditional schools of Yoga and the current-day practices
  • Understanding and teaching various techniques for Yogasanas, breathing, cleansing and meditation.
  • Ability to plan and sequence yoga classes for diverse clients.
  • Teaching Methodology: Effective communication, observation, and correction techniques.
  • Enable the student to progress to our advanced Integrated YOGA Teacher course

By achieving these learning outcomes, personal trainers can enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and offer a more holistic approach to fitness and wellness.

Students wanting to enrol must – 

  1. Have passed 12 years of School Education
  2. Be physically and medically fit*
  3. Have a passion for physical movement
  4. BEFORE FINAL EXAMINATION, must attend and be certified in First Aid & CPR with AED
  5. Exceptions may be entertained subject to GĀYO rules
  6. Course delivery will be in ENGLISH

*Physically Challenged persons are encouraged to enrol

Learning Resources

The online students will receive –

  • 3 textbooks written by Dr Manmath Gharote
  • Access to –
    • over 60 Yogasana and other videos
    • Links to the online teaching sessions uploaded on YouTube
  • Online WEBINARS (face-to-face) supported with PPTs with training videos
  • GUIDED home study / practice on basis of in-person teaching and 80 yogasana videos
  • Home ASSIGNMENTS

https://youtu.be/_7XQ4x_l0CY

Course Syllabus

 

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Sitting Asanas

1)      Padamasana

2)      Janusirasana

3)      Malasana

4)      Mandukasana

5)      Marichya Asana

6)      Vajrasana

7)      Majriasana

8)      Bhadrasana

9)      Swastik asana

10)   Ardha padamasana

11)   Parvat asana

12)   Vakrasana

 

1)      Paschimottanasana

2)      Gomukhasana

3)      Ustrasana

4)      Mastyasana

5)      Kurmasana

6)      Bakasana

7)      Vyaghrasana

8)      Ardha Matsyendrasana

9)      Tolangulasana

10)   Kutkutasana

 

1)      Hanumanasana

2)      Rajkapotasan

3)      Ubhaya Padangustasana

4)      Mayurasana

 

Standing Asanas

1)      Vrikshasana

2)      Tadasana

3)      Katichkrasana

4)      Trikonasna

5)      Utakatasana

6)      Uttanasana

7)      Chakrasana

8)      Adhomukhasvanasana

1)      Padahastasana

2)      Garunasana

3)      Prasarita padouttanasana

4)      Natarajasana

5)      Utkata konasana

6)      Utthita padangusthasana

1)      Trikonasna

2)      Utthita hastapadangusthasana

3)      Utkata Konasana

4)      Veerbhadrasana 1 2 3

 

Lying down Asanas

1)      Ardha Halasana

2)      Viparita Karani

3)      Bhujangasana

4)      Ardha Shalabhasana

5)      Dhanurasana

6)      Makarasana

7)      Shavasana

8)      Markatasana

9)      Setubandha

10)   Supta Trivikramasana

 

1)      Naukasana

2)      Sarvangasana

3)      Shalabhasana

4)      Supta Vjrasana

5)      Suptaveerasana

6)      Anantasana

7)      Ardha ekasana

8)      Bidal Asana

 

1)      Shirshasana

2)      Matsyasana

3)      Purna dharun asana

4)      Chakrasansa

 

Yoga Flow

Surya Namaskar

Bandha

Energy Locks

Uddiyanbandha

Jivha bandha

Mudras

Hand Gestures

Yoga mudra

Brahma mudra

Simha mudra

Kriyas

Cleansing Techniques

Agnisar

Kapalbhati

Jalaneti

Pranayama

Breath Techniques

Anuloma villoma

Ujjaiyi

Meditation

Breath

Mantra

TOTAL learning hours: approximately 100 hours.

  • Approximately 50 hours of classroom online instruction both in theory and practice, subject to batch strength
  • 75 hours of off-site / home assignments

Tuesday & Thursday: 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Sunday: 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

(All timings in UAE / GCC time)

 

 

Dec 14 Sun

s  Introduction to Principles of Yoga

s  History of Yoga

s  Hatha Yoga

s  Ashtanga Yoga

Dec 16

Learning and Practice – Sitting Asanas for Beginners – Part 1

Dec 18

Learning and Practice – Sitting Asanas for Beginners – Part 2

Dec 21 Sun

Learning and Practice – Standing Asanas for Beginners – Part 1

Dec 23

Learning and Practice – Standing Asanas for Beginners – Part 2

Dec 28 Sun

Learning and Practice – Lying Down Asanas for Beginners – Part 1

Dec 30

Learning and Practice – Lying Down Asanas for Beginners – Part 2

Jan 1

Learning and Practice – Sitting Asanas for Intermediates – Part 1

Jan 4 Sun

Learning and Practice – Sitting Asanas for Intermediates – Part 2

Jan 6

Learning and Practice – Standing Asanas for Intermediates – Part 1

Jan 8

Learning and Practice – Standing Asanas for Intermediates – Part 2

Jan 11 Sun

Learning and Practice – Lying Down Asanas for Intermediates – Part 1

Jan 13

Learning and Practice – Lying Down Asanas for Intermediates – Part 2

Jan 15

Learning and Practice – Sitting Asanas for Advanced – Part 1

Jan 18 Sun

Learning and Practice – Sitting Asanas for Advanced – Part 2

Jan 20

Learning and Practice – Standing Asanas for Advanced – Part 1

Jan 22

Learning and Practice – Standing Asanas for Advanced – Part 2

Jan 25 Sun

Yoga Flow – Suryanamaska

Jan 27

Bandha (Energy Locks) – Uddiyanbandha, Jivha bandha

Jan 29

Mudras (Hand Gestures) – Yoga mudra, Brahma mudra, Simha mudra

 

Feb 1 Sun

Kriyas (Cleansing Techniques) – Agnisar, Kapalbhati, Jalaneti

Feb 3

Pranayama (Breath Techniques) – Anuloma Villoma, Ujjaiyi

Feb 5

Meditation – Breathing, Mantra

Feb 8 Sun

Sequencing and selection of Yogasanas for Hatha Yoga

Feb 10

Sequencing and selection of Yogasanas for Ashtanga Yoga

Feb 12

Sequencing and selection of Yogasanas for Vinyasa Yoga

Feb 15 Sun

Sequencing and selection of Yogasanas for Restorative Yoga

Feb 17

Sequencing and selection of Yogasanas for Yin Yoga

Feb 19

Submission of Home Assignments and Theory MCQ exam 

Feb 22 Sun

ONLINE ASSESSMENT of DEMONSTRATION & TEACHING of YOGASANAS

Feb 24

Student Q&As and Feedback Session

Feb 26

Reserve session

Feb 28

Declaration of student performance results,

 

  • Practical Home Study Assignment. Maximum marks 100
  • Theory Exam 100 Multiple Choice Questions. Maximum marks 100

The subjects covered are: Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Principles of Yogic Practices and Practical Demonstration and Reaching of Yogasanas.

  • Online Practice Assessment. Maximum marks 200

Each student will randomly pick FOUR Yogasanas from a list of 25 exercises and:

  1. Introduce himself / herself
  2. introduce the Yogasana
  3. demonstrate the Yogasana
  4. teach it to the “client” according to Ashtanga principles
  5. training cues – check for safety, breathing etc
  6. “Close” the Yoga session.
  • Viva Voce. Maximum marks 100. Oral questions will be asked about the Yogasanas taught, related kinesiology and Yogic principles.

TOTAL Marks – 500

 Assessment Grades

As percentage (%) of total marks obtained out of maximum 600 marks –

  • Below 49.99% – Grade D (FAIL)
  • 50 – 54.99 – Grade C
  • 55 – 59.99 – Grade B
  • 60 – 69.99 – Grade A
  • 70 – 100 – Grade O (Outstanding)

GAYO Fitness And Sports Academy’s Online Certificate Course in YOGA Teachers.

The certificate is valid permanently.

The student is expected to earn 20 CEUs in Yoga and related sciences every two years from the date of the initial certification.     

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