Module 1- Yoga Essentials & Foundation
October 2 – November 1, 2026
Fr. 18:00 – 20:00, Sa. 10:00 – 18:00
& Su. 9:00 – 14:30
Learn about the Yoga Essentials & Foundational Alignment
Explore the art and science of asana practice with emphasis on alignment, anatomical awareness, and sustainable technique. Learn to observe how different bodies move through postures and develop skills in self-adjustment and safely supporting others while honoring individual differences. These foundational principles will spark new ways of integrating yoga into your everyday life—a practice you can build on for years to come.
We take the work seriously, but not ourselves too seriously. Expect humor, playfulness, and plenty of room to laugh along the way!
Schedule:
Contact Hours: October 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 30, & November 1, 2026
Yoga Essential & Foundation
In this yoga teaching module you’ll delve into Yoga history, Philosophy and Ethics.
This module includes:
– Standing Poses and Foundational Alignment
– Basic Anatomy: Skeletal System, Spine, & Major Joints
– Teaching Methodology: Class Structure, Sequencing Basics, & Safety
– Voice Training: Breath Support, Projection, & Clarity
– Introduction to Yoga Sutra of Patanjali Book I
Sample Schedule
Friday (2 HRS):
Session • 18:00 – 20:00
Saturday (5 hrs & 1 hr self study)
Session • 10:00 – 11:30
Break • 11:30 – 12:00
Session • 12:00 – 13:30
Lunch Break • 13:30 – 14:30
Session • 14:30 – 16:00
Break • 16:00 – 16:30
Session • 16:30 – 17:00
Group- | Partner Work | Self Study • 17:00 – 18:00
Sunday (3 hrs & 1,5 hrs self study)
Session • 9:00 – 12:00
Break • 12:00 – 13:00
Group- | Partner Work | Self Study • 13:00 – 14:30
- In this course, you’ll learn the yoga essentials and safely teach basic standing poses with proper alignment
- You’ll also understand skeletal anatomy relevant to the asana practice
- You’ll develop a clear, confident teaching voice
- We’ll reflect on how philosophy relates to the practice of yoga and how to integrate this into our teaching
This 50-hour Yoga Essential & Foundation Course here at Manas Yoga Studio is a registered Yoga Alliance Continuing Education and can be added to your continuing education hours. In this module you have 10 non-contact hours.
Investment
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Early Bird: € 950 (until June 30, 2026)
Regular Price: € 1,050
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Meet your Instructor
Jovita Susanna Horn Iyengar Yoga Teacher
One of my favorite sayings is: “With deep gratitude I say YES to life – let’s go”.
I worked for many years domestically, and internationally for companies in project management. The last 5 years I worked in the health care industry. After that I changed my direction semi-spontaneously 😊 and have been teaching yoga for several years now in group, private classes and on retreats and am a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher. I am a Shiatsu therapist and offer coaching for personal development.