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Blended Course in INTEGRATED YOGA for Fitness Professionals – MUMBAI

May 10 @ 10:00 am - August 23 @ 5:30 pm

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

DATES & VENUE

Start: May 10, 2026

End: August 23, 2026.

See Timeline below for detailed schedule of sessions.

FEE

₹15,000 + 5% GST

Included –

  • GAYO FITNESS CADEMY certificate jointly issued with the Lonavla Yoga Institute (India)
  • Learning resources
  • Complimentary / optional: Skills India NSQF Level 4 exam and certification

Not included: meals, accommodation and travel

Upon approval for Yoga Alliance USA RYT200, the student will have to pay additional fee for obtaining the revised certificate.

COURSE CREDENTIALS

This blended course is based on the syllabus designed by globally respected Dr Manmath Gharote ji, founder and director of the Lonavala Yoga Institute (India). A research scholar internationally acclaimed, his analytical book on HATHTATVAKAUMUDI is one of the many books he has authored. In the image, he is seen displaying ancient manuscripts which form the basis of his teaching.

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

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

Students wanting to enrol must –

  • Have passed 12 years of School Education
  • Be physically and medically fit*
  • Have a passion for physical movement
  • BEFORE FINAL EXAMINATION, must attend and be certified in First Aid & CPR with AED
  • Course delivery will be in ENGLISH and, to the extent possible,  Hindi / Marathi / Malayalam / other state language to the

*Physically Challenged persons are encouraged to enrol

LEARNING RESOURCES

The online students will receive –

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

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 225 hours.

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

PRESENTER

Poonam B Wankhede

A professionally trained and qualified Yoga Teacher with intensive experience in teaching Yoga and mindful movement, Poonam – who prefers to be called “Moon” – is an expert in Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa and Power Yoga in addition to her training and in Pilates, Flexibility and Mobility training.

A passionate teacher, she integrates breath awareness, precision, alignment, and mindful movement to enhance both physical performance and body awareness. She works with beginners as well as intermediate practitioners, helping them build strength, improve mobility, and create a balanced, sustainable lifestyle.

Her goal is to deliver safe, effective, and transformative sessions that support long-term physical health and mental well-being.

Her certifications include –

  • Advanced Teacher Training Course in Yoga Education (900 hours – RYS500) – The Yoga Institute, Mumbai
  • Pilates On Mat – GAYO Fitness Academy – EREPS Level 4

TIMELINE

May 10 to Auguust 23, 2026

  • ONLINE: 27 X 2 hours TOTAL: 54 hours
    • Monday – Wednesday – Friday 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm (IST)
  • HOME STUDY: 50 hours
  • OFFLINE: 14 X 8 hours TOTAL 112 hours
    • Sundays 09:00 am to 5:30 pm (IST)

TOTAL: 216 hours

     
Session Dates will be listed soon s  Introduction to Principles of Yoga

s  History of Yoga

s  Hatha Yoga

s  Ashtanga Yoga
1 Learning and Practice – Sitting Asanas for Beginners
P1 IN-PERSON PRACTICE
2 Learning and Practice – Standing Asanas for Beginners
3 Learning and Practice – Lying Down Asanas for Beginners
4 Learning and Practice – Sitting Asanas for Intermediates – Part 1
P2 IN-PERSON PRACTICE
5 Learning and Practice – Sitting Asanas for Intermediates – Part 2
6 Learning and Practice – Standing Asanas for Intermediates – Part 1
7 Learning and Practice – Standing Asanas for Intermediates – Part 2
P3 IN-PERSON PRACTICE
8 Learning and Practice – Lying Down Asanas for Intermediates – Part 1
9 Learning and Practice – Lying Down Asanas for Intermediates – Part 2

Home Study and Practice + Home Assignments
P4 IN-PERSON PRACTICE
10 Learning and Practice – Sitting Asanas for Advanced – Part 1
P5 IN-PERSON PRACTICE
11 Learning and Practice – Sitting Asanas for Advanced – Part 2
12 Learning and Practice – Standing Asanas for Advanced – Part 1
P6 IN-PERSON PRACTICE
13 Learning and Practice – Standing Asanas for Advanced – Part 2
14 Learning and Practice – Standing Asanas for Advanced – Part 1
15 Learning and Practice – Standing Asanas for Advanced – Part 2

Home Study and Practice + Home Assignments
P7 IN-PERSON PRACTICE
16 Yoga Flow – Suryanamaskar
P8 IN-PERSON PRACTICE
17 Bandha (Energy Locks) – Uddiyanbandha, Jivha bandha
18 Mudras (Hand Gestures) – Yoga mudra, Brahma mudra, Simha mudra
P9   IN-PERSON PRACTICE
19 Kriyas (Cleansing Techniques) – Agnisar, Kapalbhati, Jalaneti
20 Pranayama (Breath Techniques) – Anuloma Villoma, Ujjaiyi
21 Meditation – Breathing, Mantra
P10 IN-PERSON PRACTICE
22 Sequencing and selection of Yogasanas for Hatha Yoga
23 Sequencing and selection of Yogasanas for Ashtanga Yoga
P11 IN-PERSON PRACTICE
24 Sequencing and selection of Yogasanas for Vinyasa Yoga
25 Sequencing and selection of Yogasanas for Restorative Yoga
26 Sequencing and selection of Yogasanas for Yin Yoga
P12 IN-PERSON PRACTICE
27 Submission of Home Assignments and Theory MCQ exam
P13 IN-PERSON PRACTICE
P14   DEMONSTRATION & TEACHING of YOGASANAS
Declaration of student performance results,

EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENTS

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:

  • Introduce himself / herself
  • introduce the Yogasana
  • demonstrate the Yogasana
  • teach it to the “client” according to Ashtanga principles
  • training cues – check for safety, breathing etc
  • “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

 TO COMPLETE THE COURSE SUCCESSFULLY, THE STUDENT MUST ACHIEVE AT LEAST 50% OF THE TOTAL AVAILABLE 500 MARKS

CERTIFICATION

Joint certification by GĀYO Fitness Academy and Lonavla Yoga Institute (India)

The certificate is valid permanently.

The student is expected to earn 10 CEUs in Yoga, and / or Exercise and Sports Sciences every year from the date of certification.

Upon approval for Yoga Alliance USA RYT200, the student will have to pay additional fee for obtaining the revised certificate.

CONTACT

GĀYO FITNESS ACADEMY

  • Harpita +91 81048 39793
  • Poonam (Moon) +91 88501 32379

Details

Start:
May 10 @ 10:00 am
End:
August 23 @ 5:30 pm
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