200-Hour
Teacher Training Course Frequently Asked Questions
The Yoga London Training Training includes dynamic two-hour yoga classes. We
recommend that you have done at least one year of consistent yoga (asana)
practice and are comfortable practicing in the Ashtanga/Vinyasa Flow style.
If you have a regular yoga practice you may be more ready than you think. We are
looking for students with a solid foundation in the basic yoga postures.
An advanced yoga student is not someone who can move into the most twisted
pretzel poses, but someone who comes to the mat with a willingness to learn and
who knows the limits of their own body.
The Yoga London Teacher Training is a comprehensive course in which you’ll
actually complete 240 hours of study - much more than the “minimum required
hours”.
The basic breakdown includes contact hours totaling 180 hrs, class
observations/assisting (10 hours), Home work/self study (50 hours), plus
attendance at yoga classes/self-practice.
Many yoga trainings out there are offered as a 'personal yoga bootcamp'.
They train students to have an amazing yoga practice, which is great... But can
they teach? We dedicate over 30 hours to YOU teaching. Our students can teach a
full class by week six of the course. From then on its about honing your skills
and practice, practice, practice.
The course is intensive and we pack in a lot to our weekends. A typical day on
the course would be:
9.00 -11.00am Yoga Class
11.00-11.15am Break (run to the toilet/grab a coffee)
11.15-13.00pm Theory Class (e.g. anatomy/techniques theory)
13.00-14.00pm Enjoy lunch
14.00-16.00pm Theory Class (e.g. business of yoga/yogic lifestyle)
16.00-16.15pm Break (time for a cup of tea and cake)
16.00-18.00pm Teaching Methodology/Practice (e.g. practical approach to getting
you teaching)
No, to qualify you are required to:
1. Attend 100% of the course
2. Complete all written homework
3. Observe 5 classes externally and write up observations
4. Assist in 1 yoga class
5. Complete all final exams: 1 anatomy exam, 1 yoga theory exam and 1 practical
exam (teaching a full one hour class before an examiner)
100% attendance of the course is expected in order to become certified. In some
circumstances private lessons may be scheduled with the course leader to cover
missed days. One missed day can be covered by four hours of private tuition, at
an additional cost of £50 per hour.
YogaLondon is qualified under Yoga Alliance and closely follows curriculum
guidelines set forth by this internationally recognized yoga institution. For
more details about Yoga Alliance, visit Yoga Alliance.
Theoretically yoga encompasses many 'paths' to samadhi, or enlightenment. Quite
ironically, qualifications of teaching yoga have been similarly divided amongst
various yoga institutions - the largest of which include The British Wheel of
Yoga and Yoga Alliance and Yoga Alliance UK. The British Wheel of Yoga is well
known within the UK and is fantastic for Hatha-based, long format courses. Yoga
Alliance has inexplicably dominated the Vinyasa Flow realm of yoga teaching and
is recognised internationally.
For a more comprehensive break-down between both organisations read our Yoga
Teacher Training article, How to Become a Yoga Teacher
The certification received on all YogaLondon courses allows you to teach in a
range of yoga styles. While the training itself is held in the Vinyasa Flow
style, graduates are also able to teach Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga, general
Hatha Yoga and in the Ashtanga Vinyasa style.
The yoga classes on our teacher trainings are offered in the dynamic Vinyasa Flow
style. While we greatly value the powerful Bikram style, it is essential that
trainees have experience with Sun Salutations from Ashtanga Vinyasa (Surya
Namaskara).
If you are coming from another style of yoga, you may like to look at our 1-year
training course. This longer format course allows trainees to develop their
practice in the Vinyasa Flow style while learning to become a yoga teacher. If
you are unsure about which style of yoga you do, contact us on 07585 807 354.
Congratulations! It sounds like you've already embarked on an intensive 9-month
course… Becoming a mum. Our advice would be to wait until after the birth of
your baby. Do get in touch, and we’ll let you know what courses are in store for
next year.
No payments are required until you are accepted onto the course. Once accepted
you will need to secure your place by paying a deposit of £600.
The balance is due 30 days prior to the start of the course. Acceptable methods
of payment include cheque, bank transfer, and credit card.
Yes. We are commited to keeping yoga training accessible and offer instalment
plans to spread the cost of training. Our payment plans are typically divided
amongst 3-6 months, with instalments as low as £340 per month. Please ring us at
07585 807 354 for more details.
No. Our courses are non-residential, however there is dormitory accommodation
available at the centre. For more information about staying in the centre or
nearby hotels see our Local Area Information page.
We frequently run 'Try Us' sessions on location at our Bermondsey centre, where
prospective students may test our Vinyasa Flow style and meet the YogaLondon
team. Please visit the corresponding Try Us Evening page for more details.
Bermondsey is a hidden gem, snuggled in next to London Bridge. Trendy Bermondsey
Street is full of artsy cafes and art galleries, while under the train arches
you'll find artisan cheese markets, bio wines and flower stalls. A pleasant
stroll away you'll find the world famous Borough Market - a foodies delight.
Questions? Please ring 07585 807 354 or contact us.