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Yoga Teacher Training
Barefoot Birmingham Studio
200 hr Vinyasa Flow Teacher Training with Tracy Estefane, Kam Bola, Satwant Kaur, Holly Wells, Faye Fenton, Tania Moutinho and Jon Moult.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN.
Early Birds – SAVE £250 until 31 July 2024!
This is our 7th year of Teacher Training, and we’ve expanded our Teaching team to include even more expertise from around the globe. Our last Training sold-out, so if you have at least two years yoga experience, please don’t delay in applying.
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Yoga Alliance 200hr Course – Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Training
A non-residential, in-studio course, with virtual sessions in-between the weekends we spend together.
The Course is accredited by Yoga Alliance, giving you an internationally recognised qualification of the highest standards. The training takes place at Barefoot Birmingham Yoga Studio in Harborne, just a few miles from Birmingham City Centre, West Midlands. It’s a short walk from University of Birmingham and the train station. Easily accessible by all public transport.
Barefoot Yoga Teacher Training is a huge adventure and a transformative experience like no other. Prepare to fly!
Saturdays and Sundays in-studio with some mid-week Zoom theory sessions in-between.
SEPT 2024 – JUNE 2025
Sat/Sun
Sept 21/22
Oct 5/6 and Sat 19
Nov 9/10 and Sat 23
Dec Sun 1 and 14/15
Jan 11/12 and Sat 25
Feb 8/9
Mar 1/2 and Sat 15
Apr 5/6
May 3/4 and Sat 17
June 7/8 and 21/22
“The best part about Barefoot YTT is how much the trainers are willing to support and help you grow. I am dyslexic and so grateful that I was able to take the exam by speaking the answers, and not have to sweat about writing them. I was able to devote my time to learning yoga, and what it takes to be a good teacher and not be disadvantaged by being my dyslexic self. It was freeing to learn my way.”
Sarah Kemp, Barefoot YTT graduate.
“Training with Barefoot is one of the best decisions I ever made. Truly excellent teachers, all knowledgable and supportive. A wide range of guest speakers to support with more specialism, and a truly wonderful group of yogis to train with. Thank you” Maria Widdows, Barefoot YTT graduate
“Barefoot provided excellent YTT training. All trainers/teachers were experts in their field such as anatomy, asana, history and philosophy, Ayurveda, techniques and business. Their support and belief in all trainees was immense. I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge.” Wendy Salmon, Barefoot YTT graduate.
“I found the grounding and spiritual side of the program so wonderful. It helped me to grow as a human.” Annabel Grinbergs, Barefoot YTT graduate
Syllabus
History & Philosophy
What is Yoga? History of Yoga. Contemporary Yoga. Yoga philosophy and its relevance in today’s modern world, including a look at Cultural Appropriation.
Teaching Yoga
Knowing your Why; teaching from a place of authenticity. Asana & sequencing. Adapting postures for different client groups and life stages. Sanskrit names & terms. Body language & cues. Alignment. Adjustments & assists. Pranayama & breathwork.
Subtle Body & Meditation
Nadis. Chakras. Koshas. Granthis. Bandhas. Yoga Nidra. Meditation, mantra & mudras.
Anatomy
Directional terms. Postural issues. Body systems. Biomechanics. Safety & common injuries. Modifying postures for different bodies, injuries and abilities & conditions.
Broadening Your Yoga Landscape
Beyond Asana: Introduction to Ayurveda and Yoga for Healing. Yoga diet & healthy eating. Yoga Nidra.
Business of Yoga
Working as a Yoga teacher. Setting up your own classes. Mindset and visioning. Yoga & business ethics. Marketing & promotion.
Pricing
Full Price £2850
(PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE)
EARLY BIRDS – BOOK BY 31 JULY TO SAVE £250!
Apply for Sept 2024
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEE?
– All training with fully qualified and experienced teachers, with input from specialist practitioners, e.g. physiotherapists.
– A comprehensive training resource pack to support your learning through the course and beyond.
– All ongoing and final weekend assessment sessions for the course.
– Half-price Barefoot Monthly Membership for duration of course.
– Internationally recognised Yoga Alliance registration, allowing you to teach almost anywhere in the world.
– New friendships for life!
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FAQs
What experience do I need?
As a minimum you will have been practising yoga for at least 2 years and be very comfortable with sun salutations and the more common Yoga postures. You’ll also be clear on why you’d like to teach or take your practice deeper. You do not need to know Sanskrit or to be able to perform advanced postures.
What we ARE looking for is compassionate, open-minded, yoga-mad life-lovers! Yoga teachers OF THE FUTURE to go out into the real world and make a difference to peoples’ lives on and off the mat.
How will I be assessed?
If it’s been a while since you sat down to write an essay, please don’t worry. You’ll be assessed by various methods, including journal keeping and class observation, online testing, written assignments and practical teaching sessions. The course has been designed to give you plenty of time to practise your teaching skills and build confidence.
What next?
If you’d like to learn to teach this amazing thing we call Yoga in a supportive, down-to-earth way, the Barefoot way, apply now!
Super-keen but have a few questions? Email faye@barefootbirmingham.com