200hr YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Certified by Yoga Alliance Professionals
JANUARY - NOVEMBER 2025 PAUSE STUDIO LEYTON LONDON
Tanja and James bring their enthusiasm, compassion, joy and full hearts into offering this training. Between them they share 25 years of teaching experience and nearly four decades of practice.
At the core of this training sits the understanding that yoga is not just for the mat, but something which supports and enhances all aspects of our lives. The aim is to dive deeper into the full spectrum of what yoga offers, deepen the experience of the practices, with the opportunity to then be able to share this with others. The course in itself will be highly experiential, with the freedom to explore your own personal expression within a supportive community of like-minded yoga enthusiasts.
In a nurturing space co-created between teachers and students you will explore the many aspects of yoga and teaching, from asana labs and intelligent sequencing, to the subtle body (elements, chakras, prana vayus, koshas) and yogic philosophy in practice, as well as anatomy, biomechanics, mantras, mudras, teaching methodology and much more.
This training is not only for those who wish to teach yoga, but for all serious and curious practitioners who wish to further their understanding of the practices and the tradition of yoga.
MORE INFORMATION ON THE TRAINING:
PRACTICE
Approximately 30% of the training will be Sadhana, which will comprise of an
integrated practice of asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, Mudra and Bhakti.
Asana in itself will be approached through contemporary alignment principles,
biomechanics and intelligent sequencing to make the practice accessible to all
participants. Subtle body awareness will also be a foundation for understanding and
sequencing asana.
TEACHING PRACTICE & METHODS
Approximately 40% of the training will be teaching practice which will be rooted in
personal understanding of the practices. Importance will also be placed on
understanding how to accommodate the practices for different bodies and differing
needs. From the beginning of the training students will be encouraged to find and
use their own voice and expression; skills which go beyond simply teaching asana.
ANATOMY
The Anatomy segment of the training will be studied online with Andrew McGonigle (“Doctor Yogi”) and the learning integrated into the in-person sessions with Tanja and James.
This is what Andrew says about his course.
“In the anatomy course we will explore in detail the anatomy and physiology of our incredible bodies applied to practising and teaching yoga. Each topic we delve into will be related directly back to the yoga asana practice. There will be a strong focus on using this knowledge of anatomy and physiology to make asana practices as inclusive as possible. Time will be dedicated to exploring how to best communicate with and support students who come to class with common injuries and conditions. There are dedicated yoga practices throughout the course to ensure full integration of the knowledge.”
OVERALL AIM
Overall aim is for students to integrate yoga more fully into their life and for students to confidently teach beginner and open level classes,
incorporating different bodies and include all aspects of yoga, including asana,
pranayama, meditation, mantra & Mudra
WHAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DO UPON COMPLETION
As well as being able to teach beginner and open level classes, graduates will be
able to sequence classes using various formats such as peak pose, overall arc and
theme (anatomical, subtle body, philosophical).
HOW WILL THE COURSE BE ASSESSED?
During the entire training students are under continuous mentorship and feedback,
with assessments scheduled as required. A final teaching assessment will be held
before graduation.
DATES + SCHEDULE:
WEEKENDS 2025:
January 17th-19th
February 7th-9th
March 28th-30th,
Aril 25th-27th,
May 30th-June 1st
June 13th-15th
July 11th-13th
September 12th-14th
October 10th-12th
November 7th-9th
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Fridays 2.30-6.30pm
Saturdays 2-8pm
Sundays 2-7pm
In addition to the weekends we will meet bi-weekly for a live evening Zoom class.
Investment £3495. A deposit of £900 to secure your place with the remainder due by the end of the year. Payment plans available on request.
Course Requirements: a minimum of 2 years consistent yoga practice.
We both bring our enthusiasm, compassion, joy and full hearts into offering this training. Between us we share 25 years of teaching experience and nearly four decades of practice.
This is a specialised and intimate training and we hope to run it with a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 12 students to be able to give you the attention and coaching you deserve. So please let us know if you are interested in applying - we will make the decision to go ahead with the training only if we have 7 applications by the end of October 2024. The full timetable and investment details are below.
If you would like to apply, have any questions or would like to arrange a live call please do email us HERE and we will get back to you.
