Yoga · Education · Research
Ancient wisdom. Modern education.
Yoga means union; Kulam means a centre of education and excellence, like a Guru-Kulam. We bring authentic yoga into children’s education so every child can grow in body, mind and heart.
समत्वं योग उच्यते “Yoga is balance of mind” (Bhagavad Gita 2.48)
What we do
Our programmes
From the classroom to teacher training, each programme shares yoga in a way that suits the people taking part.
School Yoga
Yoga woven into the school day, planned around your pupils and your timetable.
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HappYoga
Playful yoga for children. First run during the 2020 lockdown.
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Breathe Yog
Breathing and mindful movement. First run over seven weeks in 2020.
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Teacher Training
Our foundation course for future yoga teachers: a journey from I to We.
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Yoga Sutra Course
A guided study of the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali.
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About Yog-Kulam
A centre of education and excellence in yoga
Yog-Kulam uses ancient methods of learning and focuses on education, training and research in yoga. We aim to deepen understanding of yoga as a way of life, protect the authenticity of its ancient knowledge, work with organisations that share our aims and help bring communities together.
Vision
Yoga as part of modern education, supporting every child’s all-round development and helping each child reach their full potential.
Mission
To bring together modern education and ancient yoga, and to teach yoga’s techniques and tools within the school system.
Plan
To work with schools and other places of learning to build children’s physical, mental and emotional strengths.
Why Yog-Kulam
Rooted in tradition, made for today
We are working to bring ancient yoga into our education system, so that children can develop fully.
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All styles under one roof
Many styles of yoga have grown up over time. We bring them together in one place.
02
Authentic ancient methods
We protect and preserve the authenticity of yoga’s ancient knowledge and teach it with care.
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Evidence-informed education
Education, training and research in yoga sit at the heart of our work.
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Community cohesion
We work with organisations that share our aims and help bring communities together.
For schools
Bring yoga into your school
We plan yoga with you, so it suits your pupils, your timetable and your space.
Step 01
Connect
We meet your school or group and listen to your needs.
Step 02
Design
A programme shaped to your age group and timetable.
Step 03
Deliver
Our teachers lead regular sessions.
Step 04
Review
Feedback from children and staff guides what comes next.
Help us bring yoga to more children
Your donation helps us take yoga into more schools and communities.