Become a yoga teacher with our 200 hour Hatha & Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
“The Bristol School of Yoga helped me find my voice. Laura, Ashley, and all the other teachers are so unbelievably knowledgeable. I was left feeling amazed and fulfilled after every module. It was such a lovely experience to be able to share openly and learn in a judgment-free environment.”
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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.
The key yoga tutors at Bristol School of Yoga have 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.
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.
How to sequence yoga courses
Yoga asana practice: key principles, alignment & hands-on adjustment
Meditation practice and techniques
The relevance of neurology for yoga
The ethics of practice and teaching yoga
Restorative poses for improved sleep and reduced stress
Pranayama and how to breathe to de-stress
Anatomy and physiology of breath and yoga postures
Mobilisation techniques for healthy movement
Teaching techniques: verbal skills, hands-on, demonstration, humour
Teaching practice in 1-2-1, small and large group settings, with peer and mentor feedback to build your confidence
Sequencing classes for beginners, improvers and mixed level students
Group sharing and listening
Setting up and marketing your yoga business
The psychology of yoga, contemporary and ancient texts
Yoga philosophy from key texts and contemporary applications
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
Upcoming Courses
September 2021 Intake
30 September 2021 - 8 May 2022
All courses are running with extra safety measures in place, see more info.
“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.”
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. Read more about Laura.
Ashley Russell
Ashley has been both a student and teacher of yoga for over 20 years in numerous locations around the world. He is inspired by helping others to take a leap of faith, and watching them reap the rewards. Read more about Ashley.
“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!”
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Course Dates
+ September 2021 Course
The course consists of six four-day modules (Thursday – Sunday) that run from 9.00 am - 5.00 pm each day. The course is spread over a period of 8 months.
Important Dates:
Early Bird Long Payment Plan available until 30 March 2021
Short Payment Plan available from 30 March 2021
Bursary applications close 30th April 2021
Check our bursaries page to see if the bursaries for this course have been allocated, if they have not then you are welcome to apply after the date above.
Module Dates:
One: Thursday 30th September 2021 - Sunday 3rd October 2021
Two: Thursday 11th November 2021 - Sunday 14th November 2021
Three: Thursday 16th December 2021 - Sunday 19th December 2021
Four: Thursday 3rd February 2022 - Sunday 6th February 2022
Five: Thursday 17th March 2022 - Sunday 20th March 2022
Six: Thursday 5th May 2022 - Sunday 8th May 2022
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.
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.
Further Information
+ Reading List
See the reading list here.
+ Prerequisites
At least 2 years steady practice, including one year of regular practice online or in person with a teacher.
References from one yoga teacher (if possible) and one character reference. If you don't have a regular yoga teacher or you are unable to get two references, you can make a short (approx 5 mins) video of yourself doing the postures below. We are looking to see that you understand the principles of the postures.
- Parsvottanasana (intense side angle pose)
- Virabhadrasana II (warrior 2)
- Vrksasana (tree)
- Parivrtta Trikonasana (revolved triangle)
- Setu Bandhasana (bridge)
+ Course Certification
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.
+ Terms & Conditions
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. View our full terms and conditions here.
Please read our terms and conditions fully before applying to the course. You can view them here.
+ Course delivery if the studio needs to temporarily close
The course will be run online via livestream sessions and self study to the same high standard.
+ Course delivery if social distancing is in place
If social distancing is in place we offer a limited number of in studio places alongside the option to join the livestream from home. You'll have the opportunity to book your space in studio for each training day.
+ Studio safety
We have policies in place to keep everyone safe when in the studio which follow the government guidelines. You'll be given a copy of these policies in your course information and can view our COVID In Studio Policy here.
Tuition Fees & Payment Options
+ Tuition Fees
£2,750
or
£2612.50 early bird
The early bird discount is available up to 6 months before the course start date
Payment plans and bursaries are available. View course & payment plan terms and conditions.
+ Bursaries
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. Find out more here.
+ Payment Plans
If you choose to pay the £500 deposit and 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. View our full terms and conditions.
We offer an early bird payment plan which includes a 5% discount on the total fees up to 6 months before the course start date. Within 6 months of the course start date we offer a short payment plan (which does not include the early bird discount).
1. Early Bird Payment Plan
Available up to 6 months before the course start date
£500 deposit, followed by 15 monthly payments of £140.84.
Total fees - £2,162.50 (includes the early bird discount)
2. Short Payment Plan
Available within 6 months of the course start date
£500 deposit, followed by 8 monthly payments of £281.50.
Total fees - £2,750
(these plans come into effect from the October 2021 intake)