Contents: I. Foundations of Yoga: 1. Evolution of Yoga. 2. Historical perspective of Yoga. 3. Outline of Bhagavad Gita. 4. The Jaina philosophy and Yoga. 5. The Buddha philosophy and Yoga. II. Hatha Yogic texts: 6. Yogic texts. 7. An introduction of Hathapradipika of Svatmarama. 8. An introduction of Gheranda Samhita. III. Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology for Yoga education: 9. Concept of anatomy and physiology. 10. Blood. 11. Respiratory system. 12. Digestive system. 13. Nervous system. 14. Excretory system. 15. Endocrine system. IV. Understanding Asana: 16. Concept of Asanas. 17. Characteristics of Asana. 18. Classification of Asanas. 19. Differences between Asanas and physical exercises. V. Diet, health and Yoga: 20. Yogic diet. 21. Fasting. 22. Yoga hygiene. 23. Yogic management of health problem.