The Yoga Teacher Training & Yoga Therapy Course
There are three key modules on this four year course and each one is an important step which leads to the next. The first module is designed to help all levels of yoga teacher acquire the fundamental knowledge of classical yoga in order to progress.
In module 1, we learn to teach group classes confidently, understand about the purpose of postures and breathing techniques, basis of yoga philosophy, class planning, observation skills, anatomy and physiology and much more.
In module 2, we learn to teach and practice one-to-one, the art of mudra and bandha, the holistic science of ayurveda, meditation, mantra and vedic chanting.
In module 3, the true art of yoga therapy, including practical yoga therapy skills, models of health and disease, human psychology, yoga for specific conditions and good practice management.
Who would suit this course?
This is a comprehensive, fast track yoga teacher training and yoga therapy course. It is designed to create confident yoga teachers and therapists, with the skills to teach all ages and abilities. It is also designed to take current yoga teachers from where they are now, with extra support and supervision, to becoming highly skilled and confident in their chosen profession.
Your trainer on this course is Colin Dunsmuir, an experienced course tutor who was certified as a Yoga Teacher Trainer and Yoga Therapist directly by T.K.V. Desikachar in India 2009.
What will my qualifications be?
You will be accredited by the British Council of Yoga Therapy (BCYT). Successful graduates will also be able to join the Complementary and Natural Healthcare (CNHC) register of Yoga Therapists in the UK which enables teachers to qualify to teach in the NHS, in schools, hospitals and other organisations with safety and the necessary protection. If you are not a BWY accredited teacher prior to the start of the course, this will also be included.
When do we start?
MARCH 2022.
Where will it be held?
Some on the sessions online via Zoom, others in person at: Minus One Workshop, London.
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Testimonials:
‘This course has been transformational for me, helping to gain greater concentration, focus and clarity about my life.’ KW
‘Whether you have a career in the City or are looking to become a yoga teacher, this course will help in every aspect of your life.’ VT
‘The pace was spot on for me. I didn’t feel overwhelmed but as the course progressed I did choose to make more time for yoga learning.’ KC
‘You will not find a more considered, thoughtful, exciting and demanding course.’ MT
‘I woke up today with a huge smile on my face! I just wanted to say a huge thank you for being the catalyst to my amazing journey with yoga, the WD40 on my personal journey into profound growth in the last 4 years. You gave me a chance to come on the course and it’s been one of the most profound and deep learnings of my life. I started the course all over the place and have come to find a strength and a peace in myself that has surprised me. All those doubts that I had and wobbles all seem to be calmer and much more manageable for now and I'm about to publish my life's work. I still can't believe that one! You brought a room of very different people together and we all went through the ups and the downs together and came out with our wings to fly.’ JT
‘I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the last 4 years. It feels a real privilege to have been taught by you. You have given your teaching with open hands in such a skilled way, and you manage to enable your students to be able to discover things for themselves, with no harsh judgement. It is a true gift! You are a real inspiration and great guiding light. Thank you.’ CL
‘The last four years have been an amazing journey. I have learnt more than I could ever have imagined through Colin's expertise, guidance and support. I now feel confident teaching Yoga and working as a Therapist. I’ve also progressed personally way beyond any expectation in my life and my relationships now reflect this. I can't recommend this course enough and look forward to continuing my studies with Colin and True Yoga.’ KL