TRANSFORM YOUR PASSION FOR YOGA INTO TEACHING.
When this yoga teacher training course finishes you will be a genuine, passionate, and knowledgeable yoga teacher, where you will have dived deeper into this tradition and learnt so much more about yourself. You will walk away with the skills to confidently teach your style of yoga, and will embody your own personal unique approach and techniques to empower yourself and your own students.
This programme is in depth, meaningful, carefully considered, rich, and full of lively insight in to how to turn your passion for yoga into an individual and fulfilling career.
A NEW MODERN FORMAT OF YTT.
This teacher training format has been curated to get the best of both worlds: an immersive training experience while also fitting your studies into your busy life. The course will start with a six night retreat (Immersion), followed by extensive and fully supported online study (Exploration), and then finally an in person four day consolidation of learning (Integration) - find out more below.
THE IMMERSION:
The course is running as an initial six night immersive teacher training retreat at Old Kilmun House in the Trossachs Saturday 5th to Friday 11th July. This gives the opportunity for you to step away from your every day life and immerse yourself fully in the practice of yoga. Three delicious and healthy meals a day made in house by our local chef and accommodation is included. The area is a beautiful and peaceful pocket of Scotland. While the week will be dedicated to studying yoga, we will also make sure there is time for rest and nurture - be that enjoying the grounds or exploring the local area.
Accessibility is important for me, so rooms are priced as affordably as possible at cost price, and vary depending on room choice. See the investment and application page for full breakdown and info on room costs
THE EXPLORATION:
After your immersive retreat learning you will be set up on an extensive online platform for you to study on demand and self paced over August-November. This allows then for you to fit your studies in around your every day life. On demand training content will be unlocked fortnightly and will include:
Lectures and presentations on teaching methodology.
Thorough anatomy video tutorials.
Further resources and suggested watching and reading.
Weekly yoga classes and step by step class breakdowns.
Mini optional homework submissions with tailored 1-2-1 feedback.
Fortnightly zoom calls to consolidate learning and ask questions.
Two years full access to the content after the course has finished to allow you to keep going back and re-absorbing.
THE INTEGRATION:
Following the exploration we will meet Thursday 27th November - Sunday 30th November for four days to practice and enjoy being together in person. You will consolidate your learning, practice teaching, and get ready for your final assessments and graduation on the last two days. This will be taking place at a city centre studio in Glasgow.
See below what others had to say about the structure of the 2024 course alone.
THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF
You want to learn to teach yoga authentically like YOU, with solid tools and concepts, no generic formulas and scripts.
You want to learn how to confidently and intelligently teach yoga with an experienced and caring teacher.
You love yoga and want to deepen your practice and learn more about the entirety of it.
You want to learn about the most relevant and up to date anatomy and physiology.
You want a facilitator that will continue to support you after the course with structured 1-2-1 post course mentorship.
You wish to learn a modern approach to this practice that still roots itself strongly in tradition and self-inquiry.
KEY MODULES
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE COURSE:
1. To become a skilful and knowledgeable teacher should you wish to go onto teach
2. To teach all levels of yoga with creativity and passion
3. Hybrid on demand learning to fit into your life
4.. To advance the totality of your practice
5. To navigate the business side of yoga so you can teach with savviness and longevity
6. Considered feedback and tailored support
7. Structured six month long 1-2-1 mentorship after the completion of your studies.
ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS
I'm Alice (lead teacher), and my mission is to guide and empower you on your journey to becoming the confident yoga teacher you've always envisioned. Over the course of so far ten years as a yoga teacher and anatomy specialist, I have cultivated a deep passion for empowering students through an embodied and intuitive approach to teaching. It is an honour to train people to teach yoga. Having worked with over 100 teachers to date I find this work of mine a joy and something that I don’t take lightly.
You can expect from me an energetic practise that sensitively balances precision and stability, and also fluidity and creativity. My aim for students is to come away creating a greater sense of awareness, to explore new movement patterns, and to tap into a sense of embodiment and intuition.
As well as a yoga teacher, I am a lover of many styles of movement, and fascinated by the human body and its mystery. The type of student that is drawn to my trainings are open minded, curious and caring, lover of knowledge, and seeker of seeing different perspectives. My favourite yoga quote is from Judith Lasater: ‘teach people, not poses.’
I am Ema, and I am specialist teacher of yoga history and philosophy and I passionately believe that philosophy is sharply relevant to our lives. My classes are engaging, modern, practical, community driven, and fun. I study yoga through close reading, sanskrit recitation, discussion, kirtan, and embodied practice, and have recently begun my study of Sanskrit with the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies in 2021. I have been passionate about yoga history and philosophy since the beginning of my yoga journey and run community driven monthly philosophy clubs. Through connection, curiosity and critical thinking I strive to bring yoga philosophy truly to life.
GRADUATE SPOTLIGHTS
FAQS.
IS THE TRAINING YOGA ALLIANCE CERTIFIED?
Yes it is. The training is certified by Yoga Alliance US so should you wish to register with YA as an RYT 200 (registered 200hr yoga teacher) with them after the course has finished, you can.
I AM CONCERNED MY PRACTICE ISN’T STRONG ENOUGH, DO YOU THINK I AM READY TO DO THE COURSE?
We care more about your willingness to relate to others and your enthusiasm to learn than the physical depth of your yoga postures. So long as you have a regular practice, are familiar with the foundational shapes, and are committed to learning more about yoga, then that is more important.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO PREPARE FOR THE TRAINING?
The main things you prepare for the training is an open mind and a willingness to learn. You will receive a reading and podcast list upon sign up of the training which you don’t have to fully complete before it starts. Work through it at your own pace before, during and after the course. Keep practicing yoga regularly as you have been, and try out different classes and teachers if you can so you get a feel for different styles. But let it fit into your life.
I AM PREGNANT, CAN I DO THE TRAINING?
Absolutely. Your teacher is specialist pregnancy trained and you can still partake in the practices. By the end of the course you will learn how to confidently adapt your yoga practice for both yourself and also pregnant students in general classes.
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS DON’T HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH - ALICEGRAY.YOGA@GMAIL.COM
TERMS & CONDITIONS
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATION All money paid for the teacher training programme is non-refundable. If for any reason you are unable to complete the training you have signed up to, we will offer you the opportunity to complete your training at a later date should there be an opportunity. If in the unlikely case the course is cancelled for any reason out of our control, you will be offered to complete the training at a later date.
PAYMENT All money paid for the training must be made in a timely manner. Any fees for transfer of funds is the responsibility of the payee and must be absorbed at their end.
TRAVEL & READING LIST A hard copy of the training manual is included in the training, but note that you will also need additional budget for any travel and accommodation you may need to partake in the training in Dubai, and cover costs of any further additional reading books.
QUALIFICATION This teacher training course has met the stringent requirements set by Yoga Alliance. Our graduates are trained to the highest standards and encouraged to continue on with their career path and learning post course.
DATES & COURSE TIMINGS In the unlikely scenario that any dates or the timings of the course need to be changed slightly, the course facilitator is in their full right o so.
CODE OF CONDUCT We require all students to be present in both body and mind at every session throughout the training. We understand if you cannot make a day here or there. It is your responsibility to communicate to us if you are unable to make any of the sessions and organise any catch up sessions if required. An additional fee of £60 is charged per hour catch up session (max 1-4hours)
LIABILITY Alice Gray Yoga is not responsible for injury, illness, loss, damage or theft of personal belongings. Should you have any health concerns, it is your responsibility to consult a doctor to confirm that you are in good health to practice yoga and any other physical activities that you may choose to take part in. We reserve the right to advise you not to participate in activities at the yoga training if you have any health problems or medical conditions that may be affected by them. If you feel any discomfort, pain or suffer an injury during any of the activities on the course, please inform us. If you are pregnant, suffer from very high blood pressure, chronic heart disease, retinal problems, epilepsy, have a joint replacement or recently undergone any major surgery please consult your doctor prior to booking classes. You must inform the teacher if you are suffering from any injuries, medical conditions or are taking any medication.
PRIVACY POLICY Please be assured that any information you share with Alice Gray Yoga will be kept in the strictest confidence and not passed on to any third parties.We do not register, record or share any personal data.Any further questions about the training please email alicegray.yoga@gmail.com .