The goal of the training programme is to give students an in-depth understanding of  Mindfulness based Therapeutic Hatha Yoga to empower individuals (including yourself) towards health and wellbeing. Group sizes are small (10-12) ensuring personal attention, coaching and feedback to help you gain confidence through your development and learning. This means that places fill up fast so you need to book your space as soon as possible. 

The skills introduced are based on the traditional elements of Yoga including the study of the 5 Koshas (Annamayakosha - the physical body, Pranamayakosha - the energy body, Manomayakosha - the everyday mind and emotions, Vijnyanamayakosha - higher mind witness and intuition and Anandamayakosha - the bliss body) and Pantajalis 8 limbs of yoga (yamas, niyamas, asanas, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, samadhi) to help our understanding of which element or facet of yoga are most appropriate for integrating the mind, body and spirit.

These are then complemented with a broad understanding of the health and healing process both from a Yoga perspective and also within the modern mind-body health movement.  This enables you to develop and teach both yoga classes for the general public, and special focus yoga based Health and Wellness programmes.  As a Yoga Alliance affiliate Registered School (RYS) we also follow the YA 200hr syllabus, ensuring a high standard of education, ongoing support and mentoring.

The programme is based in the vision of Yoga using an individualized approach, with the needs of the student at the very heart of each decision. It includes comprehensive theoretical instruction as well as detailed experiential
instruction and practice in the many tools and techniques of traditional Yoga and modern mind-body techniques including NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) EFT (emotional freedom technique) and CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy)

With this foundation, each graduate is given a range of possibilities allowing them to create their own style of Yoga teaching that is both unique to them, and unique to the individuals they teach.

Learn all the key concepts of teaching including class design for both the general public and Health and Wellness Programmes. Plus the qualities of a teacher, sequencing, pacing, managing a class using your voice and how to demonstrate in a concise and clear format that is creative, comprehensive and stimulating. In a safe and sharing environment, you will be encouraged to build on your confidence by teaching the skills and techniques that you learn and receive one-one personal feedback and coaching from Kathy.

Learn to teach asana at different levels through the Mindful Posture Principles. These principles facilitate a precise and in-depth understanding of how asanas work at physical, energetic, emotional, and spiritual level. You will also learn which poses are helpful and which are contra-indicated for students with specific health challenges, how to modify them for individual needs and hands on adjustments.

Learn to teach Body awareness, Pranayama, Mudras, Bandhas, Chakra awareness, Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Guided Relaxation and Visualisation in order to expand your horizons of Yoga teaching. Also includes introductory sessions on Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Dru Yoga, Ayurvedic Yoga to bring balance to your body and Acu Yoga which works with the Chakras and Meridians.

Learn the main aspects of the psychology and philosophy of Yoga in a way that is both down to earth and easy to integrate into your teaching and daily life. This study includes Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and the 8 limbs of Yoga, texts of Hatha Yoga and The Five Kosha Model.

How to take the next step and launch your new Yoga career! Includes tips on advertising, web pages, developing home practices for your students and how to add income by creating your own guided visualisation/imagery, brainwave entrainment and practice CD’s. Most importantly we discuss how to find your own USP (unique selling point.) so that you feel confident in growing your business.

Once home you also have the continued support and mentoring of Kathy Ward, Director of Training.

A unique part of this Therapeutic Hatha Yoga Teacher Training programme is that you learn how to use the tools and techniques of Yoga and modern mind body health, to help people improve their quality of life and more importantly, become an active participant in their own wellbeing.

The skills and techniques you learn during the the whole course and in particular the third week have enabled  graduates and existing Yoga Teachers around the world to develop a variety of Therapeutic Yoga, Health and Wellness and Stress Management programmes to meet the needs of people in  hospitals, mental health settings, corporations, retreat centres, education,  senior care, community centres, the performing arts and athletics as  well as in Yoga classes and centres.

Each day has a theme and you will learn how the topic of the day affects the body on every level (Five Kosha model) and how to develop and teach your own unique programmes  -

• Yoga for Stress Management
• Yoga for Weight Reduction
• Healing Yoga for Health Challenges
• Yoga for Back Care
  
• Yoga and Movement for Seniors 

Student commitment is essential as the days are intensive, but you do have a full free day every week to allow you to truly relax or go for refreshing mountain walks in stunning scenery. Massages, Reiki, Naturopathy and Ayurvedic consultations (at extra cost) are also available at the Retreat Centre.

Each day is a mix of practice and theoretical classes utilising the most contemporary methods and practice and a typical days schedule consists of - 

07.00 - 08.30 Therapeutic Yoga Practice
08.30 - 09.30 Breakfast
09.30 - 13.30 Training sessions
13.30 - 15.30 Lunch and free time
15.30 - 19.30 Training sessions 
19.30 - 20.30 Dinner

Yoga Techniques, training and practicum -

Subjects include mindfulness based therapeutic yoga practice, teaching practicum spread throughout the day,  daily asana focus class where study the poses from the very foundation, practice teaching, deepening the pose using the 5 koshas, adjustments, learn modifications to suit different students and any contraindications plus experiencing and learning how to teach Pranayamas, Yoga Nidra and  Mindful meditation.

Teaching Methodology -

Subjects include what defines you  as a Yoga Teacher, how to teach, class structures, teaching body  awareness, mudras, bandhas, pranayamas, visualisation and imagery plus how to develop and teach health and wellness programmes for weight  reduction, stress, rehabilitation, women, the over 50's and those living with health challenges including arthritis, heart disease and cancer. You will also learn how to include a few easy to learn modern mind-body techniques from NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) EFT (Emotional Freedom Techinques) and CBT (cognitive-behavioural therapy) into your classes and programmes.

Anatomy and Physiology -

Subjects include focus on spinal health, the skeleton,  muscles, stretching, respiratory system, circulation and digestion, subtle body (chakras, meridians and nadis) focus on the hips, pelvis, ankles, knees and shoulders, accessing range of motion (both your own and students) and exploring poses that  can create stability and/or flexibility. Plus focus on the effects  stress, obesity, pregnancy, the over 50's and those living with health  challenges.

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics -

Subjects include What is Yoga, exploration of the Koshas, introduction to the Yoga Sutras, Ayurveda and Ayuryoga, developing a personal practice and  your vision of teaching Therapeutic Hatha Yoga using both the Yoga Sutras and modern ethics.

Practice teaching -

Apart from practice teaching during the asana focus and practical session's, you will also teach Pranayama, Body Awareness exercises, Meditation, a Yoga Nidra  session, and as part of a group you will teach a 75 minute therapeutic Hatha Yoga class and develop and teach one week of an 8 week Yoga based Health and Wellness class with your partner/group, all with personal feedback and coaching from Kathy.

Mindful Yoga Therapy follow’s the Yoga Alliance 200hr training standards and the days are intensive, so you are not expected to stay up late or get up early in the morning to study. However to help you prepare for the course, you are required to complete some work before you arrive. This self-study is part of the required training hours and goes towards your certification.

If you have every wondered why some people have certain characteristics? for example when choosing a holiday some people book a destination based on which one looks most fascinating, others go for the option with the best prices after hours of research, or maybe you spend the whole winter tucked up with the brochure and guidebooks then decide to stay at home! Without even knowing it, your Ayurvedic constitution and its state of balance has a profound effect on how we act and our levels of health.

Your pre-course study includes reading Yoga for Your Type by Dr David Frawley. This excellent book will give you a background of Yoga and Ayurveda and includes a Ayurvedic Constitutional test and specific asanas to help you find balance in your life. Your studies will also continue during the course, as we are very lucky to have Chaitanya S. Das, a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Counselor with us.

The book is available from all good bookshops including Amazon and The Book Depository (cheapest for Europe) Full details of the pre-course study requirements can be found on the download page.

We only accept a maximum of 10-12 students per training course, so early booking is recommended. Reserving your space is as easy as 1, 2, 3 click here for full details.