Become a yoga teacher with our 200 hour Vinyasa & Yin Yoga Teacher Training
“I cannot thank Laura and the team at Bristol School of Yoga enough for everything that they have done throughout our teacher training course. I cannot imagine a more wonderful way to transition from yoga student to yoga teacher – even though the student part never stops!”
— Jake
Since 2009, we have developed an excellent reputation for offering one of the UK’s best yoga teacher training courses. If you want to transform your yoga practice and teach yoga then our 200-hour yoga teacher training course is a great place to start.
Enter a journey of self-discovery where we encourage you to find your unique voice as a yoga practitioner and teacher. The course focuses on Vinyasa and Yin Yoga as tools for teaching and practising while also looking in-depth at other practices, such as meditation, pranayama and chanting.
We draw on ancient texts to understand how traditional yoga philosophy relates to us today and to nourish our yoga path. But we also refer to the most recent, relevant discoveries in neuroscience to understand how mindfulness and yoga practice work.
The key yoga tutors at Bristol School of Yoga have over 11 years of experience ensuring you receive teacher training to the highest standards. Our course offers a broad philosophical framework for study but also delves into the detail of teaching asana. Our students love the sense of community felt on the course, we allow time for knowledge-sharing and personal reflection so you can fully develop your teaching practice.
Be part of a nurturing, supportive yoga community
Train with the best, to be the best teacher you can be
Transform your understanding of yoga, your practice and yourself
Teach worldwide with Yoga Alliance accredited yoga teacher training
We’re passionate about sharing our knowledge with you, and we provide an exceptional foundation for your yoga teacher training. You’ll develop the understanding, skills and knowledge to teach yoga creatively and from the heart.
Upcoming Courses
March 2024
£3270
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“I really couldn't recommend Laura and the Bristol School of Yoga highly enough - they're an exceptional team of teachers offering a diverse set of training modules who really do live and breathe the values and truth of yoga.”
— Lisa
Course Content
Truly embody what you learn with our broad experiential curriculum. This is a non-dogmatic training which looks at the different schools and teachings of yoga in their historical context.
Truly embody what you learn with our broad experiential curriculum.
How to teach yoga from your own experience and practice.
Hone your skills in communicating the art and science of yoga, through demonstration, speech, touch, humour, and reference to relevant texts and studies.
An understanding of yoga ethics & how to embody the teachings of yoga
How to incorporate key texts into your yoga teaching or for personal reflection
How to recognise and accommodate the differing needs of your yoga students and sequence classes that are suitable for beginners and intermediate students
Poses are taught with modifications and broken down with a focus on alignment and biomechanics to make the practice safe, compassionate and accessible to all
Creative sequencing for Vinyasa Flow, Hatha Flow and Yin Yoga classes
To deepen your own practice with Vinyasa flow and Yin Yoga in terms of asana
Practice and study of the subtle side of yoga with meditation, pranayama, the chakras and koshas
Learn meridians linked to organs in Chinese Medicine and how these connect to Yin yoga poses
Understanding of the elemental system according to Chinese Medicine and how this correlates with Prana Vayus, Nadis and Ayurveda
Understanding of relevant research into functional movement, and active range of movement for safe and effective teaching
An introduction to yoga philosophy, key texts & teachings e.g. Patanjali Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita
Setting up a teaching and ethical yoga business
To teach clearly and compassionately through verbal instruction, demonstration and hands-on adjustments
Why train with Bristol School of Yoga?
95% of our students who train with Bristol School of Yoga go on to teach within 3 months of graduating.
We’ve been offering training for more than a decade (since 2009) as one of the oldest yoga teacher training schools in the UK. Our alumni have gone on to have successful yoga teaching careers including running their own studios, retreats, teaching internationally, for studios or private and corporate classes.
Small group sizes (20 max)
Ongoing support throughout the course
Depth of knowledge offered by expert tutors
Creative training incorporating up to date research from relevant fields
Afterwards be part of an international community
Possibility to do entire course via Zoom
Course Teachers
Laura Gilmore
With over 15 years' teaching experience, Laura leads the training programmes at Bristol School of Yoga and is certified to train teachers to the highest level. Laura shares an in depth knowledge of yoga traditions, meditation practices, pranayama techniques.
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Kitty Billings
Kitty has lived a life infused with Yoga since she was a young teenager, establishing the foundations for this moving art after being introduced to the practice by her mother. Twenty years later and Kitty now gathers on her diverse range of yoga education to create a class environment that breeds self-awareness and deep healing.
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“I cannot thank Laura and the team at the Bristol School of Yoga enough for everything that they have done. I cannot imagine a more wonderful way to transition from yoga student to yoga teacher – even though the student part never stops!”
Frequently Asked Questions
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The course consists of six four-day modules (Thursday – Sunday). The days are 9am-5pm with lunch 1-2pm.
2024 Module Dates
Module 1: 14 - 17 March 2024
Module 2: 25 - 28 April 2024
Module 3: 30 May - 2 June 2024
Module 4: June/July 2024- Four days of pre-recorded content for you to work through in your own time
Module 5: 1 - 4 August 2024
Module 6: 19 - 22 September 2024
It's important that you attend all of the training days that are scheduled so that you meet the requirements for certification and cover the number of contact hours set by Yoga Alliance Professionals.
If you have to miss a day due to extenuating circumstances we will try to be flexible and accommodate this by arranging catch-up time. Please note that there will be a fee for arranging this. View course terms and conditions for further details.
This is a closed-group and you need to attend each module.
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The training days are from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. with an hour for lunch. Lunch is usually from 1.00 - 2.00 p.m.
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At least 2 years steady practice, including one year of regular practice online or in person with a teacher.
An understanding of the key yoga asanas such as trikonasana (triangle pose), vrksasana (tree pose), bhujangasana (cobra), ardo mukha svanasana (down dog) etc. The course teaches you how to teach these and other yoga postures. Having an understanding of what the body is doing in these asanas is key, so that you can draw on your experience when it comes to teach them yourself.
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The Vinyasa & Yin 200 hour Teacher Training tuition fees are £3,270.
Payment plans and bursaries are available.
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We offer two payment plans, which are available depending on when you enrol in the course. Please get in touch if you feel an alternative payment plan would make the course financially accessible for you.
Long Payment Plan - Available up to 6 months before the course start date
£500 deposit, followed by 15 monthly payments of £184.67
Total fees - £3,270Short Payment Plan - Available within 6 months of the course start date
£500 deposit, followed by 10 monthly payments of £277
Total fees - £3,270When you apply, you will be asked to pay a £500 deposit. If your application is successful, you will be automatically signed up to the payment plan which is available on your application date, using the payment method you provided to pay your deposit.
Your first payment will be taken automatically 1 month after you pay your deposit. Your payment schedule can only be changed with agreement from Bristol School of Yoga.
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We are committed to enabling and empowering students who have been affected by racism and discrimination - acts that are not compatible with the practice of yoga. Therefore we are offering bursaries on all of our courses specifically for those who have been affected by racism and discrimination.
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There are a number of books you will need to read and be familiar with before starting the course, and some books that we recommend you read to support your studies. I hope you will find all of them useful throughout life too.
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The course is registered with and certified by Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK) and Yoga Alliance US. You will also receive a BSY certificate of attendance for 200-hours.
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We don't offer refunds or deferrals due to the pandemic as all of our courses have been adapted with safety and flexibility in mind.
In exceptional circumstances where access to the studio is restricted, due to any circumstance, such as extreme weather, act of God, or pandemic; BSY will aim to continue the course. Any affected training modules or courses will be delivered in an online format. In this way, BSY will provide all materials needed to fulfil its obligations.
To graduate, you will need to see the training through whether in person or online.
Please read our terms and conditions fully before applying to the course.
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In-Studio safety
We have policies in place to keep everyone safe when in the studio which follow the government guidelines. You will be given a copy of these policies in your course information.
View our COVID In-Studio Policy →
Course format when the studio is forced to close
The course will be run online via livestream sessions and self study. We have used this format successfully for previous courses and are confident that we can maintain our high standards.
Course format when studio capacity is limited
When training can take place in person but we have limited studio capacity, we will offer a limited number of in studio places in accordance with government restrictions. You will have the opportunity to book your space in studio for each training day.
There will also be the option to join the livestream from home.
We have had plenty of practice with this format, have had good feedback and are confident we can maintain our high standards.
COVID-19 Cancellation Policy
We cannot offer refunds or deferral due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In exceptional circumstances where access to the studio is restricted, due to any circumstance, such as extreme weather, act of God, or pandemic; Bristol School of Yoga will aim to continue the course. Any affected training modules or courses will be delivered in an online format. In this way, Bristol School of Yoga will provide all materials needed to fulfil its obligations.
You are obliged to see the training through whether in person or online. Refunds will not be given due to amendments being made to how a training course is delivered in unforeseen circumstances and where Bristol School of Yoga is forced to change the advertised description of the course.
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Ready to start your 200hr training?
Our next 200 hour Vinyasa & Yin Yoga Teacher Training course starts on 14th March 2024. Don’t miss out!
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