Applications are now open for our foundational 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training course beginning in Jan 2026. 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 led by Caroline Foster, senior yoga teacher, chartered physiotherapist, breath therapist and reiki teacher/master and is 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, Introduction to Pregnancy & Menopause Yoga, Yin & Restorative,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, East Lothian. 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, physiology and biomechanics 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!
- 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.
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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!
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Course dates are:
Jan 19-25 (1 week intensive)
Feb 21-22
Mar 21-22
Apr 25-26
May 23-24
June 15-21 (1 week intensive)
with graduation on Summer Solstice!
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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.
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Prospective students may be invited to attend classes at The Yoga Den in advance of the course, to make sure the course is the right fit for you.
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Investment in this life-changing course is £2990. 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!
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