Our weekend, in person yoga teacher training in Sussex has a down to earth approach that encourages you to reflect on the roots of yoga as you learn to teach honestly and fully. The course is spread out over 8 months allowing you time to learn, process and refine your teaching with ongoing support. With a background in education as well as yoga, I have a clear way of helping students to develop their understanding and experience through practical learning, sharing my passion for yoga. I teach with an awareness of the body from a physical perspective and an emotional one, acknowledging that the two are linked and that the practice of yoga goes far beyond the physical. Throughout the course you are encouraged to explore yoga and all it's facets, finding your own unique teaching style and voice. Along the way, I’m pretty sure you will also grow in confidence, gain a deeper understanding of yoga and of yourself whilst connecting with a lovely bunch of friends who will become your support network and community as you move into the world of teaching! Our course is registered with Yoga Alliance Professionals.
Scholarship places for the course are available to support people who work within the health, community and voluntary sector as well as people who are under-resourced and under-represented in the yoga industry. Please contact me for more details.
This teacher training course focuses on teaching traditional Hatha and Vinyasa Flow yoga whilst also gaining an understanding of the different styles of Yoga including Ashtanga, Restorative and Yin. You will learn how to safely adapt and modify your teaching for specific conditions with an awareness of inclusivity and trauma sensitivity, which I feel is fundamental when teaching anyone yoga. You will be encouraged to develop your own teaching voice, learning how to create classes that are focused, balanced and authentic.
The course covers the following areas of study:
Asana and their benefits physically and emotionally, sanskrit names and meanings. Alignment, teaching technique and verbal cues. Adjustments, modifications and contra-indications including adapting practice for specific conditions.
Planning lessons: sequencing and flow of a class, teaching different levels and helping students to progress.
Teaching methodology: using clear language and visual demonstration, knowing when to use hands-on assists. Teaching groups and 1:1, understanding the requirements for each.
Adapting and modifying your teaching: understand the most common conditions people present with in class, how we can keep them safe and when to refer them, including pre & post natal students.
Anatomy and Physiology: gaining an understanding of the major muscles, joints and bones and the systems of the body. Learning how to read the body, common injuries and how to avoid/protect.
The subtle body: including nadis, koshas, chakras, bandhas and mudra. Understanding Ayurveda and yogic lifestyle
Pranayama: the importance of the breath within our yoga practice, including specific Pranayama techniques.
Focusing the mind: meditation, mantra and chanting.
Yoga philosophy and history: learning about the roots of yoga, key yogic texts including the Bhagavad Ghita, Upanishads, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Bringing this into your teaching and daily life with authenticity.
Ethics, inclusivity and authenticity: acknowledging the social and ethical concerns around teaching yoga and how we can maintain a safe and inclusive space for all students. Awareness of trauma informed yoga.
Finding your teaching voice: teaching practice, feedback and self reflection, finding your niche and passion for teaching.
The reality of teaching: setting up classes, health, safety and insurance. Marketing and business skills - striking a balance between selling and maintaining integrity.
Emergency First Aid at Work: whilst some students already have this, I will arrange a session at a heavily subsidised cost for all students who do need it.
