Online Yoga Courses

ONLINE YOGA COURSES

Understand the anatomy behind your yoga practice

Explore foundation asana practice, breathing and the science of movement with the EFWA Yoga Foundations Certificate. Study online at your own pace, with tutor support through the course Q&A.

  • 100% online and self-paced
  • Applied anatomy and physiology
  • Unlimited course access
Participants practising a standing yoga posture in a studio

YOUR STARTING POINT

Yoga Foundations Certificate

An introduction to asana practice with a clear grounding in how the body moves. Connect postures and breathing with joint action, muscle function and exercise physiology.

  • Foundation asana practice and modifications
  • Breathing technique
  • Locomotor system anatomy
  • Exercise physiology
  • Systems anatomy and physiology

ANATOMY AND PRACTICE

Build understanding alongside movement

1

Study the foundations

Work through locomotor system anatomy, exercise physiology, and systems anatomy and physiology.

2

Explore asana practice

Relate foundation postures, modifications and breathing technique to the body’s structure and function.

3

Return and ask questions

Revisit the material at your own pace and use the course Q&A when you need clarification.

YOUR TUTORS

Theory and practical instruction

Dr Mert Eray Onen

The theoretical core is written and delivered by Dr Mert Eray Onen, author of Anatomy of the Locomotor System, who has taught anatomy and kinesiology at university level since 2004.

Melisa Arslan

Practical instruction is delivered by Melisa Arslan, whose teaching background includes Pilates and yoga.

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QUICK ANSWERS

Yoga course questions

Can I study at my own pace?

Yes. The course is entirely online and self-paced, so you can organise study around your schedule.

Will I keep access after completion?

Yes. Access to course materials continues indefinitely, and you can raise questions through the course Q&A.

Is this a full yoga teacher-training qualification?

No. This programme develops yoga foundations and anatomical understanding. Its practical component introduces asana practice; it does not provide Yoga Alliance registration or RYT status.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Explore Yoga Foundations

Read the curriculum and course details, or ask EFWA a question before choosing your programme.