50-Hour Foundation Course in Yoga
Every yoga journey needs a strong starting point, and this course is designed to be exactly that. As your first structured step into the practice, it introduces you to the core dimensions of yoga: its techniques, its practical relevance to daily life, and the cultural and philosophical roots it grows from within the Indian tradition.
Purpose of the IYA Foundation Yoga Course Certification
This certification exists to establish a shared, dependable standard for yoga professionals, regardless of which institute they trained at. The goal is simple: wherever an IYA-certified professional teaches, students can trust they’re receiving instruction grounded in the same fundamental knowledge and competency.
What You Receive
A permanent certificate from the Indian Yoga Association (IYA), complimentary Yoga Professional membership with IYA, and eligibility to sit for the YCB (Yoga Certification Board) exam under the Government of India.
Why This Certification Matters
IYA maintains a public portal listing certified professionals under this scheme, giving certified teachers greater visibility and access to opportunities they might not otherwise reach.
Can You Teach?
Yes. Once certified, you’re equipped to teach foundational yoga and the Common Yoga Protocol — including at public events like International Day of Yoga, in community and preventive-health settings, and independently through your own classes at parks, residential communities, wellness centers, and beyond.
The Role of the Indian Yoga Association
IYA sets the official syllabus for each course and accredits institutes authorized to deliver it. Manjushree Yoga Vidyalaya is an accredited member institute for this course. Certificates issued by accredited institutes are permanent once granted, and IYA retains the right to audit courses conducted under its accreditation to maintain consistent quality.
Batch Size: 8 students
Start Dates: Customized batches beginning September onward (Mysuru, Karnataka campus)
Online Mode (Part-time): Customized scheduling
Full-Time Offline: 50-hour course, completed over 6 to 12 days depending on the schedule chosen
Course Highlights
- A 50-hour Yoga Foundation Course in Yoga, offered in both online and offline formats
- Live instruction from a certified, experienced faculty member
- Open to both national and international students
- Accommodation available upon request for students who need it
- A genuine, immersive introduction to yogic living, not just technique
- Online sessions conducted via Zoom or Google Meet
- Time zone reference for online sessions: Mysuru, India (IST, GMT +5:30)
- Instruction in English and Kannada, based on student preference
- Batches begin as soon as enrollment is confirmed
- Self-paced arrangements can be discussed directly with your instructor
Yoga Styles Covered
- Hatha Yoga
- Traditional Yoga
- Ashtanga Yoga
- Special sessions on Iyengar Yoga (Props)
Course Structure
- Eligibility: 16 years of age and above
- Duration: 50 hours
- Practical to Theory Ratio: 80:20
- Minimum Required Contact Hours: 80% (40 hours)
- Practical — Total Contact Hours: 32 hours
- Theory — Total Contact Hours: 8 hours
Accommodation & Rules
Accommodation is available upon request for students who prefer to stay on-site for the duration of the course. Details and availability can be confirmed directly with the school at the time of booking.
To book, WhatsApp us: +91 6363591353
Theory
| Section 1 | Indian Philosophy & Culture |
 | Vedas |
| 1 | Meaning of ‘Veda’ |
| 2 | Names of 4 Vedas |
| 3 | Four Parts of each Veda |
| 4 | Six Vedangas |
| 5 | Four Upavedas |
| Darshanas |
| 6 | Names of Darsanas (Aastika & Nastika) and their Originators |
| Upanishads |
| 7 | Meaning of Upanishads |
| 8 | Panchakosha Theory |
| Samkhya Darsana |
| 9 | Names of Dukhatraya |
| 10 | Purusa / Prakrti |
| 11 | Names & characteristics of 3 Gunas |
| PYS |
| 12 | Names of 4 Chapters |
| 13 | The Ashtangas |
| 14 | Def of Yoga (PYS -Ch. I : S2) |
| Hatha Yoga |
| 15 | Brief understanding of ‘Hatha’ Yoga |
| Bhagavad Gita |
| 16 | Brief background of context of BG |
| 17 | Karma, Bhakti & Jnana Yogas |
| Two Definitions of yoga |
| 18 | Samatvam Yoga Uchyate |
| 19 | Yogaha Karmasu Kaushalam |
| Puranas |
| 20 | Names of the 4 Purusharthas |
| Salient Features of Indian Culture |
| 21 | Sanatana & Vaidic Dharma |
| 22 | Dharma |
| 23 | Law of Karma (in brief) |
| Applications of Yoga |
| 24 | Benefits / Pre-cautions / Contra-indications of Yoga Practices |
| Yogic Diet |
| 25 | Mitahar |
| 26 | Yogic Lifestyle |
| 27 | Holistic Health |
Practical
| Section 1 | SukshmaVyayama / Preparatory Practices |
| 1 | Institution-specific |
| Section 2 | Shuddhi Kriyas |
| 2 | Vaman Dhauti |
| 3 | Jala Neti |
| 4 | Trataka |
| 5 | Kapalbhati |
| Section 3 | Suryanamaskar |
| 6 | Traditional Suryanamaskar with 12 poses |
| Section 4 | Asanas |
| Four Meditative Asanas |
| 7 | Padmasana |
| 8 | Svastikasana |
| 9 | Vajrasana |
| 10 | Veerasana |
| Five Standing Asanas |
| 11 | Tadasana |
| 12 | Ekpadasana |
| 13 | Vrikshasana |
| 14 | Utkatasana |
| 15 | Trikonasana |
| Four Kneeling Asanas | |
| 16 | Ushtrasana |
| 17 | Marjarasana |
| 18 | Vyahgrasana |
| 19 | Shashankhasana |
| Five Sitting Asanas |
| 20 | Bhadrasana |
| 21 | Simhasana |
| 22 | Vakrasana |
| 23 | Parvatasana |
| 24 | Paschimottanasana |
| Four Prone Asanas |
| 25 | Bhujangasana |
| 26 | Shalabhasana |
| 27 | Dhanurasana |
| 28 | Naukasana |
| Five Supine Asanas |
| 29 | Pavanmuktasana |
| 30 | Setubandhasana |
| 31 | Matsyasana |
| 32 | Uthitapadahastasana |
| 33 | Shavasana |
| One Inverted Asanas |
| 34 | Sarvangasana |
| Section 4 | Pranayama |
| Sectional Breathing |
| 35 | Basic yogic Breathing |
| 36 | Nadishodhana Kriya |
| Pranayama without Kumbhaka | |
| 37 | Suryabhedana |
| 38 | Shitali |
| 39 | Shitkari |
| 40 | Brahmari |
| Section 5 | Mudras |
| 41 | Chin / Jnana Mudra |
| 42 | Agochari Mudra (Nasikagra Drishthi) |
| 43 | Shambhavi Mudra (Bruhmadhya Drishthi) |
| 44 | Ashvini Mudra |
| 45 | Shanmukhi Mudra |
| 46 | Yoga Mudra in Vajrasana & Padmasana |
| Section 6 | Mantra |
| 47 | Pranav Japa |
| Shanti Mantra |
Weekly Schedule
Monday to Saturday
(Saturday is a half day; Sunday is off for self-study)
Each day includes two practical/practice sessions covering general multi-style yoga asanas (physical postures) along with the asana syllabus prescribed by the school and the IYA (Indian Yoga Association). Alongside these, two lessons focus on theory: covering classical yoga texts and the philosophy of yoga as per the IYA syllabus, along with an in-depth understanding of meditation practices
Yoga Sessions & Timings
First Lesson — Daily Morning (Monday to Saturday)
6:00 a.m. to 08:30 a.m. — Holistic Practice Session
This session opens with cleansing and detox practices, including nasal cleansing (Jal Neti) and eye cleansing (Netra Dhoti), followed by Pranayama (breathing) practices. This is followed by physical postures (Asana) inside the studio, drawing from a multi-style approach that shifts across Traditional Hatha Yoga, Sun Salutations, and Iyengar-inspired practice. The session closes with a guided Yoga Nidra relaxation for deep rest and overall wellbeing, ending with prayers for humanity and mantra chanting.
Second Lesson — Monday to Friday, 3:00 p.m.
Yogic philosophy as per the prescribed syllabus, drawn from ancient Indian texts, along with Pranayama practices and meditation through various techniques including Mudras, Trataka (light-gazing in a dark room), and Mantra chanting.
Third Lesson — Monday to Friday, 4:15 p.m to 6:45 p.m
Multi-style yoga practice.
Guidelines for Students & Guests
Once you’ve enrolled in a course at Manjushree Yoga Vidyalaya, we ask every student to embrace the following guidelines in the spirit of being part of our yoga community — not as restrictions, but as shared commitments that keep the learning environment focused and peaceful for everyone.
Manjushree Yoga Vidyalaya is a place of practice and learning, not a hotel or guesthouse. We ask all students to be mindful of this, keeping in mind that our shared goal is to protect an atmosphere that supports genuine reflection and deep learning for every student present:
- In keeping with a sattvic lifestyle, non-vegetarian food (meat, fish, or eggs) is not permitted on the premises.
- Please maintain quiet and stillness during all classes; personal questions are welcome after the session ends.
- For everyone’s safety and wellbeing, residential students are asked to return to the premises no later than 10 p.m.
- All students are expected to attend scheduled classes, meditation sessions, and prayers regularly. Exemptions are only made for genuine health reasons.
- Smoking, alcohol, and any form of intoxicants are strictly not permitted on the premises.
- Please keep music at a low volume within your accommodation, and avoid playing any music after 10 p.m.
- This is your space as much as ours — we ask all students to be respectful of one another and help maintain a warm, family-like atmosphere rooted in care and peace. Anger and conflict have no place here.
- Please help us keep the premises clean. Karma Yoga, small acts of care for shared spaces are part of the practice itself.
- Please dress respectfully at all times. (avoid tank tops, or excessively tight or revealing clothing when you are around Mysuru).
- Friends, relatives, or outside visitors are not permitted inside residential areas, but are welcome to meet students in the reception area.
- Residential students are expected to wash and dry their own clothing; a paid laundry service is also available at a reasonable charge.
- Room or accommodation changes require prior approval, and may occasionally be necessary due to operational or seasonal circumstances.
Course Materials
A course T-shirt and manual are provided as part of the course fee.
Language of Instruction
Classes are conducted in English, with instruction also available in Kannada.
Evaluation
Students are evaluated on attendance, performance, understanding of theory covered during the course, and a final written exam. A minimum combined score of 50% is required to successfully complete the course.
Supplemental Course Material
Beyond the course manual, a few additional texts are recommended to support your learning. These are not included in the course fee but are available for purchase at our center, including extra reference books as required by the syllabus, and the Bhagavad Gita.
Things to Bring
Please bring comfortable clothing, sandals, toiletries, a towel, personal items, a reusable water bottle, a torch, a shawl for cool evenings, a yoga mat, a meditation cushion, and a notebook and pen — most of which can also be purchased at our center if needed.
Meals
Simple vegetarian meals are provided twice daily for residential students, Vegan option is available upon request.
Accommodation & Rules
Check-in Time: 12:00 p.m.
Check-out Time: 01:00 p.m.
For students who choose our Residential course option, comfortable accommodation is provided as part of your stay with us. Rooms are available on private occupancy, with comfortable bedding, common kitchen and shared bathroom options. Students opting for the Non-Residential course are welcome to attend all classes and sessions without needing to stay on-site.
Our space is designed to keep you close to the rhythm of practice, away from unnecessary distraction. As a yoga school first, please expect a simple, practice-focused way of living rather than a hotel-style stay — though essential comforts like Wi-Fi, hot water, etc. are available as needed.
We see this less as a transaction and more as a shared experience — a community coming together around practice, discipline, and mutual respect. We ask that all students help maintain that spirit, treating fellow students, staff, and the space itself with the same care they’d want in return, and leaving anger and conflict outside the gates.
Facilities
- Hot & cold water availability
- Drinking water — filtered/RO
- Attached or shared bathroom options
- Bedding provided: bed, mattress, sheets. Towels/toiletries are the student’s own responsibility
- Common dining area
- Laundry: paid laundry service nearby
Health & Hygiene
Maintaining a clean, well-kept space for our students is something we take seriously.
- Cleaning practices: regular disinfecting of rooms and shared spaces before new student arrives
- Equipment used in class (mats, props, etc.) should cleaned after use.
- A first-aid kit is available on the premises.
Start Dates: New batches typically start on the first Monday of each month
To enroll, WhatsApp us: +91 6363591353
Payments accepted via: UPI / GPay / PhonePe
Email: manjushreeyogavidyalaya@gmail.com
| Course description – Price per Person | Indian Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Course Fee – without stay and food – offline or online | ₹ 15,000 | $190 |
| Course Fee – Stay and Food – 7 Days 6 nights (Private Room) *No kitchen | ₹ 20,000 | $240 |
| Course Fee – Stay and Food – 7 Day 6 nights (Private Accommodation in a house) *Kitchen available | ₹ 24,000 | $285 |
Group Booking Discount
Students who book together and choose to share a non-private room or private room are eligible for a 10% discount on the course fee for each student.
Scholarships for Deserving Students
We understand that cost can be a genuine barrier for sincere students. Manjushree Yoga Vidyalaya offers scholarships and fee concessions on a case-by-case basis for candidates who demonstrate real financial need, subject to management’s discretion. If this applies to you, please submit a brief written request with proof (no more than 200 words) explaining your situation along with your application.
A non-refundable advance of ₹6,000 is required at the time of registration for either option, adjustable against the total course fee.
What’s Not Included
- Travel fare (bus, train, or flight)
- Insurance, medical expenses, or visa fees (for international students)
- Yoga books beyond the course manual — available for purchase at our centre
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- A non-refundable advance of ₹10,000 is required to confirm registration, for both Residential and Non-Residential enrollments. This amount is non-refundable under any circumstances.
- If you cancel before the course begins, the remaining balance paid (excluding the advance) will be refunded.
- Once the course has commenced, no refund — full or partial — will be issued for course fees, accommodation, or food, regardless of the reason for withdrawal.
- If you’re unable to attend for genuine, unavoidable reasons, the amount paid (excluding the advance) may instead be credited toward a future course at Manjushree Yoga Vidyalaya. This credit is valid for 1 year from your original booking date, subject to seat availability.
- Manjushree Yoga Vidyalaya is not responsible for any travel, visa, or other personal expenses, whether the course is cancelled by you or rescheduled by us.
Please refer to our full Terms & Conditions for complete details.