Vinyasa Yoga is meditation in motion. A continuous stream of Attention attends to the body as it flows from shape to shape. Each change in position is driven by the rhythm of the breath. Gliding transitions from pose to pose compose a perpetual current of mind and body, dancing in perfect harmony.

Vinyasa yoga is dynamic stretching categorised by sequenced positions practiced in recurring patterns. Each ebb and flow through the framework of a sun salutation takes the student deeper and deeper into their experience. It’s a beautiful way to build flexibility, strength, balance and coordination.

Learning to guide a vinyasa yoga class is an art. The teacher becomes a conductor of sorts that is able to seamlessly orchestrate verbal instruction, demonstration of positions, offering physical and verbal adjustments, instructing the breath, delivering a meaningful philosophical theme, encouraging students and managing their safety. Often coordinated to music, a vinyasa class is a multi layered experience that address the body, the mind and the soul.

This 200 Hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training program springs from the Krishnamacharya tradition. There will be an equal emphasis on all subjects honouring the rich history that makes up this healing system.

Format:

Blended program (95% in-person and 5% on-line)

Investment:

£1950 Early bird special ends 15^th Feb  2024

£2200 Starting 16th^th Feb, 2024

Instalment Plan: We would need £400 to secure your place which is non -refundable if cancelled. Then the remaining balance either on or before 1st April any time booked after this payment will be made in full.

You will need 95% attendance to pass the course and anytime missed you will need to make up the hours with assignments.

You will need to complete 20 hours of practice outside the course (you will also be given a complimentary 20 block booking pass at elements to help assist you in completion of those hours or you may also take these hours at another studio.

You will have to observe 5 classes and take notes this can be done at elements or elsewhere.

Reading material for the course is: The Sootras of Pantanjali and the key muscles of yoga by Ray long. You will also be given various homework throughout the course to account to hours.

Āsana – Anatomical breakdown of fundamental poses and how to adjust with verbal and hands on cueing

Physical Anatomy – Venture into the world of muskuloskeletal anatomy. Understand the mechanics of each pose and to offer safe and intelligent hands on adjustments.

Energetic Anatomy – Study the Indian Chakra system and learn how to use breath, posture and visualization to regulate the energetic network.

Sequencing – Play and practice creative sequencing.

Practice Teaching – You will have a lot of time to practice teach so that you are confident to be in front of a class upon graduation.

Sanskrit – Introduction to the Sanskrit alphabet. Learn the names of the poses in both English and Sanskrit.

Prānāyāma – Learn how to safely practice and guide multiple breath work techniques

Meditation – Practice and understand classic Indian meditation

Philosophy – Using Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and The Bhagavad Gita we will explore the foundations of yoga philosophy.

Chanting – Engage in the transformative practice of chanting to elevate vibration and facilitate harmony

Teaching Methodology – Ongoing community engagement to discuss and explore the nuances of teaching and plenty of support to assist you in the process of finding your own authentic voice.

The Business of Yoga – Basic business practices around setting up classes, retreats and workshops. Learn how to promote yourself and connect with students.

9:30am -10am | Daily Sādhana (practice) Chanting, Prānāyāma and Meditation

10:30am 11:30am | Practice Teaching

Break

11:45-1pm | Anatomy

Lunch

2pm – 3pm | Philosophy

3pm-4:15pm | Posture clinic

Break

4:30pm -5:30pm | Led Vinyasa

The day to day itinerary could vary, the above is a sample of the daily schedule.

28th April – 4th May | 9:30am – 5:30pm | In person at the studio with Angela

17tht & 18th May | 9:30am -5:30pm | In person at the studio with Zoe

5th June | 5:30pm – 8:30pm | Online with Angela

13th – 14th June | 9:30am -5:30pm | In person at the studio with Zoe

3rd July | 5:30pm – 8:30pm | Online with Angela

18th July | 9:30am – 5:30pm | In person at the studio with Zoe

TBC | 9:30am – 12pm | Online with Sudhir

7th August | 5:30pm – 8:30pm | Online with Angela

20th August | 9:30am – 5:30pm | In person at the studio with Zoe

9th -10th Sept | 9:30am -5:30pm | In person at the studio with Zoe

4th, 5th , 6th October | 10am -5pm | In person at the studio with Zoe

17th 18th 19th October | 9:30am – 5:30pm | In person at the studio with Angela or Zoe

20th – 25th October | You will do your final practical exam one hour during one of these days

26th October | 10am – 12pm | Closing Ceremony

Angela Jervis Read – Our lead teacher. Angela will be traveling over from Canada. She is no stranger to elements and has ran numerous successful Yin,Trauma informed and vinyasa training in the past, which has enabled her to build a following in the north with her endless roots of knowledge and over 25 years experience. Her classes always carry the perfect balance of eastern and western teachings. She is an expert when it comes to delivering anatomy and philosophy classes, making tough subjects easy to absorb.

Zoe Macphail- Co – founder of elements will be the Assistant Teacher. If you’ve been to Zoe’s classe’s you will know that she’s known for her carefully hand crafted and creative sequencing. Each movement pattern & asana is always serving the next in some way. She has a gift of delivering her classes in such a transparent teaching methodology making the complex parts easy to digest. As well as still honouring the roots of this ancient practice by weaving in philosophy and subjects into her classes to create the perfect balance. Zoe has 9 years experience as a teacher and 13 years as a student. She has led 200 and 300hr trainings in the past for a school in India, which has given her the experience and wisdom to share the gift of teaching.

Sudhir Rishi – We are delighted to be able to bring a true inspiration of the east in to this course. Sudhir, has been both Angela and Zoe’s philosophy teacher in India and to have him be a part of this programme is a great privilege. Sudhir is wise and intelligent and his approach to teaching is always from a light hearted place. He has over 30 years experience, he lived as monk for 8 years, dedicating himself to intense meditation practices and he often shares his teachings from this part of his journey in his classes. He has taught more than 100 groups of 200 & 300HR TTCS. Sudhir knows the Bhagavad Gita like the back of his hand, he’s able to dissect the ancient texts and translate them into understandable words. We are truly lucky to have such a great wise teacher be apart of this course.