Yoga in Real Life - Keep Evolving SA

About Course

A course to reconnect, realign, and rediscover yourself through the wisdom of yoga.

Yoga in Real Life is a 12-module online course designed to guide participants through the foundational, practical, and soulful aspects of yoga. Each module blends embodied movement, breathwork, philosophy, and reflection to support the integration of yoga into everyday life.

This course is suitable for both new and experienced practitioners and is delivered fully online via Tutor, LMS, with optional live Zoom sessions for discussion and Q&A.

It also serves as an ideal addendum for fitness instructors and personal trainers who wish to integrate yoga-based movement, mindfulness, and mobility practices into their client programmes. It complements existing wellness qualifications beautifully and expands the professional’s ability to guide clients toward holistic health.

Each module offers opportunities for self-inquiry, embodied learning, and practical integration, bridging the ancient wisdom of yoga with modern life.

Yoga in Real Life is a 12-module online course that explores the foundational, practical, and soulful dimensions of yoga, combining movement, breathwork, philosophy, and reflection to help integrate yoga into everyday life. Suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners, it offers a flexible learning experience through an online platform with optional live Zoom sessions. The course also serves as a valuable addition for fitness professionals, enhancing their ability to incorporate mindfulness, mobility, and holistic wellness into client programs. Through embodied learning and self-inquiry, it bridges ancient yogic wisdom with modern living.

Course Content

Module 1: What Does Yoga Mean to You?

Module 2: Movement as a Daily Ritual

Module 3: Welcoming Beginners and Those with Physical Limitations

What This Module Is About
Creating an Inclusive and Welcoming Space for Beginners
Building Relationships with Students
Ensuring a Safe Environment
Clearing Up Misconceptions About Yoga
Mindfulness in Practice
The Teacher’s Mindset
Make the Focus Their Yoga, Not Your Yoga
Reflect After Each Class
Understanding Yoga as a Tool for Healing and Well-being
Modifications and Adaptations for Beginners and Those with Limitations
Module 3 PDF + Video – Prepare your body, honour your space

01:17

Module 4: Creating Your Own Practice Space

Module 5: The Power of Breath in Everyday Life

What This Module is About
The Power of Breath
Understanding Pranayama
Three Categories of Breathwork
Contraindications for Breathwork
The Power of Breath Retention
Using Pranayama for Emotional Regulation and Nervous System Balance
Integrating Breath with Movement and Meditation
Module 5 PDF + Video – Breath as the Bridge: Energy, Stillness, and Presence

08:51

Module 6: Meditation and Stillness – Finding the Pause

Module 7: Living Yoga Principles Off the Mat

Module 8: Mind–Body Connection and Self-Reflection

Module 9: Yoga for Real-Life Challenges

Module 10: Evolving and Adapting Your Practice

What This Module Is About
Why Adaptation Matters
Life Stage Examples
Principles for Adapting Your Practice
Evolving Your Practice Is the Practice
Overcoming Setbacks and Staying Inspired
The Nature of Ebbs and Flows
Reframing the Setback
Staying Inspired: What Helps?
What Yoga Teaches Us About Setbacks
Gentle Journal Prompts
The Role of Community and Mentorship in Long-Term Growth
Why Community Matters
The Power of Mentorship
Staying Connected Over Time
Assessment Tasks
Module 10 PDF + Video – Adapt your practice — grow with every season

03:41

Module 11: Your Yoga Journey, Your Way

Module 12: Sound Bath and Vibrational Healing

What This Module Is About
Why Sound? Why Now?
The Power of Vibration
Common Tools in Sound Healing
Inside the Sound Bath Session
Reflections on Sound and Healing
Integrating Sound into Daily Life
Journaling and Self-Inquiry
Closing Reflection
Module 12 PDF + Video – Surrender to sound — heal through vibration

08:34

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Course Content

Module 1: What Does Yoga Mean to You?

Module 2: Movement as a Daily Ritual

What This Module is About

Why Movement Matters

Movement as a Living Practice

Why Daily Movement Matters

The Science of Movement

Yoga-Inspired Movement Styles

Bringing It All Together

Module 2 PDF + Video – Movement as Ritual: Balance Woven into Everyday Life

Module 3: Welcoming Beginners and Those with Physical Limitations

What This Module Is About

Creating an Inclusive and Welcoming Space for Beginners

Building Relationships with Students

Ensuring a Safe Environment

Clearing Up Misconceptions About Yoga

Mindfulness in Practice

The Teacher’s Mindset

Make the Focus Their Yoga, Not Your Yoga

Reflect After Each Class

Understanding Yoga as a Tool for Healing and Well-being

Modifications and Adaptations for Beginners and Those with Limitations

Module 3 PDF + Video – Prepare your body, honour your space

Module 4: Creating Your Own Practice Space

What This Module is About

Create a Supportive Environment

Minimising Distractions for a Deeper Practice

Seek Guidance and Support

My Practice, Off the Mat

Module 4 PDF + Video – Create Your Sanctuary: A Space to Return, Focus, and Grow

Module 5: The Power of Breath in Everyday Life

What This Module is About

The Power of Breath

Understanding Pranayama

Three Categories of Breathwork

Contraindications for Breathwork

The Power of Breath Retention

Using Pranayama for Emotional Regulation and Nervous System Balance

Integrating Breath with Movement and Meditation

Module 5 PDF + Video – Breath as the Bridge: Energy, Stillness, and Presence

Module 6: Meditation and Stillness – Finding the Pause

What This Module Is About

How to Find Stillness – Four Themes to Explore

Finding Clarity in the Pause – How Stillness Shapes Perspective

Why Meditate?

Integrating Meditation into Daily Life

Module 6 PDF + Video – Find clarity in the pause — stillness as strength

Module 7: Living Yoga Principles Off the Mat

What This Module is About

Bringing the Yamas and Niyamas to Life

Everyday Examples

Module 7 PDF + Video – Living Yoga – Beyond the Mat, Into Real Life

Module 8: Mind–Body Connection and Self-Reflection

What This Module is About

Journaling as a Yogic Tool

Styles of Journaling for Yogic Reflection

Writing Prompts to Deepen Your Practice

Creating a Journaling Ritual

Gratitude as a Practice

Awareness and Yogic Observation

Module 8 PDF + Video – Listen Inward: Connect Body, Mind, and Self

Module 9: Yoga for Real-Life Challenges

What This Module Is About

Managing Stress, Overwhelm, and Emotions through Yoga

Key Philosophical Concepts for Everyday Life

Practical Applications: Yoga at Work and While Travelling

Developing Resilience through Movement and Breath

Reflective Action

Module 9 PDF + Video – Listen Inward: Connect Body, Mind, and Self

Module 10: Evolving and Adapting Your Practice

What This Module Is About

Why Adaptation Matters

Life Stage Examples

Principles for Adapting Your Practice

Evolving Your Practice Is the Practice

Overcoming Setbacks and Staying Inspired

The Nature of Ebbs and Flows