Applications are now open for our foundational 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training course beginning in Jan 2025. This comprehensive course will give students a solid grounding in all aspects of theory and practice of yoga to begin teaching yoga classes with confidence & passion.
The course is be led by Caroline Foster, experienced/senior yoga teacher, chartered physiotherapist, breath therapist and reiki teacher/master and will be accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals.
The syllabus is primarily based around the Ashtanga lineage, but Caroline will be assisted by local teachers and experts, bringing together expertise in Ayurveda, Kundalini Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga, Yin Yoga, as well as Business Mentoring specific to the field of health & wellbeing.
The course will be in person at The Yoga Den in East Linton, but we will take advantage of the beautiful countryside in East Lothian, and get outdoors for nature connection opportunities when we can.
You will receive:
- A comprehensive grounding in anatomy and physiology relevant to yoga
- In-depth study of the mechanics and energetics of the breath (pranayama)
-History of yoga and yoga lineages
-Yoga philosophy and it's practical application in real life
- Consolidation of your own personal practice and support with it's development
- Lots and lots of teaching practice - after all, the best way to learn how to teach, is to do it, lots!
- Ongoing support and mentoring for 6 months after the course and opportunities to get teaching experience in the form of Community Classes at The Yoga Den.
A Yoga Teacher Training can be a truly transformative experience. Whether you go on to teach a few classes to friends and family, whether yoga is an addition to your existing wellbeing business, whether you go on to open your own yoga studio, or whether you simply deepen your own practice, and knowledge of yoga - you will find this course to be an enriching an life-affirming experience!
Course dates are:
Jan 20-26 (1 week intensive)
Feb 22-23
Mar 22-23
Apr 26-27
May 24-25
June 16-21 (1 week intensive)
with graduation on Summer Solstice!
Prospective applicants should:
• have a minimum of 2 years regular and consistent yoga practice (can be in-person classes, self-practice, online)
• Be in good health and have stable enough circumstances to allow full participation in the course
• Be able to attend all modules of the course in full.
Investment in this life-changing course is £2800. Non-refundable deposit of £500 will secure your space, should your application be successful. If you have any questions about the course format, or your suitability for it, please don't hesitate to get in touch!