Course description

Course overview and purpose:
This course explores yoga with particular attention to its theoretical foundations and its relevance within educational contexts. Widely recognised for its benefits to physical and mental well-being, yoga is an inclusive practice that can be adapted to individuals of all ages and abilities.
The course aims to familiarise participants with the principles of yoga and how they can support personal well-being, stress management, and professional sustainability, all within the school context. Rather than intensive physical practice, practical components are introduced as illustrative tools to help participants understand how simple techniques such as breathing exercises, gentle movements, and relaxation methods can be integrated into daily routines.
Participants will examine how yoga-based approaches can contribute to improved focus, emotional regulation, and overall balance in the teaching profession. Through guided reflection and selected practical demonstrations, they will explore how simple techniques—such as breathing exercises and gentle movements—can be applied to support their own well-being and resilience.
This course provides a space for critical discussion and exchange of ideas on the role of yoga in education, encouraging participants to reflect on how its principles can enhance their professional practice and personal balance

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the theoretical foundation of yoga and how teachers and the school context can benefit from it
• Learn new yoga poses and understand how to reproduce them at home
• Acquire methods and activities to relax and focus, and learn how to share the same techniques with your students and colleagues
• Build resilience and learn how to prevent burnout