Here’s a short video I made ahead of the 1st run of the course that provides some more detail - please note that the start date for the next training is APRIL 23rd (NOT September)
I’m delighted that my 40 hour ‘Yoga Improver’ course will be returning to Breeze Yoga for another run beginning April 2022.
Running across 6 x full days, the course is designed for any student who wishes to further their understanding of yoga and build greater confidence in their practice.
The course is open to all levels - from those who are relatively new to practice, to those with several years’ experience. It is particularly useful for students who are passionate about yoga and wish to deepen their practice - but who don’t necessarily feel drawn or ready to train as a teacher (at least not yet…).
Using a combination of practical and taught sessions, supported by a detailed course manual, the course covers all key aspects of practice; from postures, breathwork and meditation, to the history of yoga and anatomy fundamentals.
In each of the 6 modules we will focus on a particular category of poses as well as other elements of practice - see below for more detail. I will incorporate elements of my training as a mobility specialist to provide you with an understanding of how to approach these postures with greater confidence, allowing you to progress your practice in the ways that serve your body best.
Module 1 (Saturday April 23rd): History of Yoga, What is Yoga + Why Do We Practice?, Joint Mobilisation, Feet + Standing Poses
Module 2 (Saturday May 7th): Anatomy Fundamentals, Movements of the Spine: Twists + Side Bends, The ‘Core’
Module 3 (Saturday May 21st): What is ‘hatha yoga’, Lower Body Mobility: Forward Folds, Squats and Seated Poses
Module 4 (Saturday June 11th): Breath Basics + Pranayama, Upper Body Mobility: Backbends and Shoulders
Module 5 (Saturday June 25th): Meditation + Mudras, Standing Balances, Hand Balances
Module 6 (Saturday July 9th): Sun Salutations + Vinyasa Transitions, Relaxation Practices, Inversions
N.B. ALL DAYS RUN 9.00am - 4.30pm WITH A 1 HOUR BREAK FOR LUNCH
The cost of the course is £545 and spaces will be limited to 8 students on a first come first served basis - to book your place today head over to the Breeze Yoga website.
I look forward to welcoming you onto the course and working together to deepen your understanding of yoga.
FAQs
How long is the course?
The course runs April - July 2022 across 6 full-day modules. Please see above for dates and details.
What style of yoga is taught?
The course is ‘style agnostic’. The poses we will explore are common to almost all forms of yoga and the principles for how to approach each category of postures with confidence can be applied to your ongoing exploration of the practice.
How is the course material delivered?
Teaching methods include: lectures, experiential classes, small group work, and some home practice to encourage depth of learning, exploration and discovery. 90% of the course will be live contact hours, whilst 10% is personal home practice.
How much homework is there?
There’s no ‘homework’ per se and the course is not formally assessed. However, you will be encouraged to explore some home practice and will be pointed in the direction of additional resources should you wish to further deepen your exploration of yoga outside of course hours.
How much practice will I be expected to do throughout the course?
You will be encouraged to take at least one home practice per week, in addition to the studio classes that you regularly attend at Breeze. This will empower you to take greater ownership of your practice and integrate what we cover in the modules so that you can effectively deepen your understanding of yoga.
I have particular learning needs, is support available?
Absolutely. Please notify Breeze yoga at the time of booking and we will put in place appropriate learning adjustments to support your study.
How much does the course cost?
The 40 hr Yoga Improvers course is £545. Course fees include all tuition, course contact hours and handouts. There is no required reading for the course, though you will be pointed in the direction of additional resources to help you further deepen your understanding of yoga practice, should you wish.
Do you take on everyone who applies?
Yes - applicants will be accepted on a first come first served basis.
How many students do you take on the course?
No more than 8
What level yoga practitioner do I need to be?
The course is suitable for all levels - from those with just a few month’s experience of practice, to those who have been practising for several years. The only criteria is that you wish to deepen your understanding of yoga practice.
What if I’m not super flexible, and my inversions aren’t perfect? Can I still apply?
Absolutely. As outlined above, the course is open to all levels of experience and will support you in progressing your yoga practice; both in the ways that you wish to and in the ways that serve your body best.
What do I need to bring to the modules?
Just yourself, suitable clothes for yoga practice, your yoga mat and something to take notes with.