Every Body Yoga Teacher Training
Split into two parts, our year long training enables you first to deepen your learning and practice and then, should you wish to teach, take part two to progress into how to hold space for others, deliver classes confidently, and build community. Completion of both parts of the course will be accredited by Yoga Alliance.
Our course was created and is taught in collaboration. Trainees are encouraged to contribute and engage with the material with trainers and discussion will form an important part of the course.
Overview
Part 1: Immersion
For those who want to dive deeper into yoga, whether or not you want to teach, our Immersion will fulfil your needs. In part one, you will work on developing your practice through our asana labs, your understanding of yoga and its traditions, as well some personal development work, including journaling practices. We want to empower you in finding your own voice and confidence, gaining insight into your personal practice. We offer a supportive environment to thrive in.
Those interested in taking Part 2 will also need to complete Part 1. You will only be a certified yoga teacher if you complete both parts, but you are more than welcome to take part 1 as a standalone course.
Time commitment: Usually one weekend a month in person 12-18.30pm. Some Wednesday evenings (online)
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We know a lot of people choose a yoga training to develop their own practice, or simply to teach others, but embarking on this journey can also be a powerful experience of self discovery. You will be supported throughout by mentoring sessions and group work to make sure you get the most out of the course. The Immersion will help you develop your yoga practice and understanding of the history and roots of yoga.
Modules taught:
What is Yoga & Orientation Day
Intentions & Goals
Intro to Yoga Philosophy
History of Asana
Foundational Asana
Origins of Pranayama
Effects of Pranayama
The Skeletal System
Meditation
The Muscular System
Embodied meditation
Yogic Texts
Meditation practice
The Nervous System
Biomechanics
Overview of electives
Asana labs
Assessment:
Assessment will be done through a combination of quizzes, written and practical assignments. In order to make this course as accessible as possible, we will provide alternative assignments if this is helpful for your learning style.
Required reading list:
Yoga Anatomy, Leslie Kaminoff
The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice, T. K. V. Desikachar
The Breathing Book, Donna Farhi
Yoga Sutra’s, Edward Bryant
The Inner Tradition of Yoga, Michael Stone
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Dates for 2024:
We will complete one module, usually per month, for 6 months.
Module 1 &2 - 13/14th January
Book club yogic texts 17th January
Module 3 & 4 - 10/11th February
Book club yogic texts 14th February
Module 5 & 6 - 24/25th February
Module 7, 8 & 9 - 8/9/10 March
Book club yogic texts 13th March
Module 10 & 11 - 13/14 April
Book club yogic texts 17th April
Module 13 & 14 - 11/12 May
Book club yogic texts 15th May
Module 15& 16 - 15/16 June
30th June 17 Closing and ceremony
Wednesday evenings: 6 – 8pm online
Weekends: 12 – 18.30pm at in person Every Body Studio.
2025 Dates coming soon
Course fees: :
Deposit: £749 before the start of the course. The remainder can be paid upfront or in monthly instalments.
We will offer scholarships up to and including 13% of each intake. These are open to anyone who considers themselves as part of a marginalised group/community. These are at 50% of the course costs.
Total cost for Part 1: £1,499
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Part one (Immersion) is open to everyone
All we require is an interest in yoga and a commitment to learning and development, along with a short letter of application (500 words max) telling us why you want to take part.
To apply for the full course please send us: A short letter of application (500 words max) , a brief practice diary and book in for an interview.
Email your application letter to training@everybodystudio.com.
We teach you how to hold space, working together to empower you, and increase self confidence throughout the course, according to the intentions and goals we set together at the start.
Part 2: Teaching
The second part of the course, in the latter part of the year, is underpinned by mentoring and development, as we teach you to actually deliver a class: holding space, sharing yoga and creating a practice that your students will want to return to again and again. We offer a tangible hands on, practical experience which will leave you feeling ready to share yoga with others, confident in your own style and abilities. Even if you do not intend to teach yoga, this part of the course will deepen your learning and build on the skills and confidence you gained in our immersion.
Time commitment: Usually one weekend a month in person 12-18.30pm. Some Wednesday evenings (online)
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Expect asana labs, teaching labs, anatomical knowledge all designed to help you go deeper, alongside learning the theory. We continue to support you through mentoring as part two focuses in on how to teach; holding space, delivering classes, language and inclusivity.
Modules taught:
Ethics, Equity & Accountability
Professional development 1 / Foundational Sequences
History of yoga
Ethics of Teaching / Professional development 2
Principles of Alignment
Advanced Physiology
Pranayama Techniques
Yoga Schools and Lineages
Methodology of Sequencing / working with different bodies
Fascia
Applying Biomechanics
Sequencing Pranayama
Anatomy of Subtle Body
The Classroom
Ethics, equity and accountability
Yoga Sutras in practice
Holding space and trauma / sound
Touch and consent
Ethics of Teaching
Marketing and creating your business / Body reading
Asana labs
Final teaching practices
Assessment:
Assessment will be done through a combination of quizzes, teaching practice, written and practical assignments. In order to make this course as accessible as possible, we will provide alternative assignments if this is helpful for your learning style.
Yoga Alliance certified (when both parts are completed).
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Dates for 2024:
We will complete one module, usually per month, for 6 months.
Module 1 & 2 - 24/25 August
Lecture Module 3 28th August
Module 4 & 5 - 7/8 September
Lecture Module 3 18th September
Module 6 & 7 - 21/22nd September
Module 8 & 9 - 5/6 October
Lecture Module 10 16th October
Module 11 &12 - 19/20th October
Module 13/14 - 2/3 November
Lecture Module 15 13th November
Module 16 &17 - 16/17th November
Module 18 &19 - 30/1st November/ Dec
Lecture Module 15 10th December
Module 20 &21 - 14/15th December
Wednesday evenings: 6 – 9pm online
Weekends: 12-18.30pm at in person Every Body Studio.
Course fees:
Deposit: £749 before the start of the course. The remainder can be paid upfront or in monthly instalments.
We will offer scholarships up to and including 13% of each intake. These are open to anyone who considers themselves as part of a marginalised group/community. These are at 50% of the course costs.
Total cost for Part 1: £1,499
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Completion of part one, plus a short assignment and brief interview with a course tutor.
To apply, please send us your practice diary from part 1 and book in a brief interview.
Email your application to training@everybodystudio.com.
Every Body Studio Teacher Training shows you how to make your teaching inclusive and friendly to everyone with a range of needs
Course Trainers
Becky Varey (She/her)
Becky is a full-time yoga & performing-arts teacher based in Oxford. Originally training to be an actor, she turned to yoga as a way to manage the burn-out and stress from that highly-competitive world. She changed careers, completed her first teacher training with AllYoga Bali back in 2014 and has never looked back.
After years of punishing her body with diets and cleanses, she now uses her yoga practice to make peace and even celebrate her body. These days she moves her body as often as possible and is always dancing!
Becky teaches a wide range of people, from school students, to those going through cancer treatment. She loves being able to play a small part in someone's day. It's as simple as helping someone to feel just a little bit better. She passionately believes that yoga is for all bodies and strives to make her classes accessible, playful and light-hearted.
Venetia Adamson (She/her)
Venetia is a teacher and trainer (plus clinically trained massage therapist) currently based in Hove. She started practicing Yoga as a teenager (the old fashioned way... from a book) and after moving to the US to work, found an inspiring teacher and fell in love with the dynamism and creativity of Vinyasa flow. She started to incorporate the lessons learnt on the mat into her everyday life, eventually decided to make her yoga practice her work.
Venetia endeavours to spread her love for all things Yoga and Massage. Her aim is to teach accessible, culturally sensitive, safe, joyous classes. Learning, inquiry and subtlety have all informed her teaching. She believes a practice doesn’t have to be forceful to be effective, and after years of Ashtanga and athletics, found the quiet practice of yin and it has guided her work and studies ever since.
Venetia is currently registered with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT® 500) and has 10 years experience teaching Yoga, and 5 years experience of training new teachers and creating course material.
Katie Gordon (She/her)
Katie Gordon is a coach, yoga teacher, founder of Every Body Studio and parent. She has previously worked as an associate literary agent and a fiction editor in the publishing industry.
She has a special interest in mental health and trauma and works with corporates and individuals as a coach, mindfulness practitioner and movement teacher. Her approach is collaborative and empathetic, combining evidence-based tools from yoga, mindfulness and breathwork with psychology. She is interested in creating welcoming, warm classes and spaces where everyone feels welcome.
She is an experienced yoga teacher and holds a PgDip in Positive psychology and coaching from the University of East London. She is currently studying Psychodynamic Counselling at Oxford University.
Katie McNeil (she/her)
Katie specialises in a diverse range of yoga styles, from Gentle Flow Yoga to Restorative and Yin practices, along with the more energetic movements of Vinyasa and Power Flow yoga. She creates a nurturing space where students can come together as a community to learn, share, and evolve collectively.
She works on fostering a sense of personal agency within each student's yoga journey, assisting them in building a personal toolkit to navigate life's ebbs and flow. A big part of her philosophy is the belief that yoga should be inclusive and accessible to all who wish to engage. She is committed to crafting classes that cater to diverse needs, ensuring that inclusivity remains a guiding principle.
Katie is a seasoned yoga instructor with a diverse training background. Holding an E-RYT 200 certification and YACEP designation, she completed the Yoga Quota/Nourish Yoga Training in 2020, and has accumulated over 300 hours of Continuing Professional Development with various course providers. Notable training includes Teaching Inclusive Yoga, Yoga Trauma & the Nervous System, Professional Development & Mentoring, Yin Yoga, Introduction to Restorative Yoga, and specialised workshops on trauma and healing. Her ongoing pursuit of knowledge is evidenced by her upcoming engagements, such as the Awakening Inversions Intensive and Meditation & Breathwork with Awakening Yoga Academy. This comprehensive training equips Katie to provide a well-rounded and inclusive yoga experience for her students.