Vinyasa & Yin Yoga Teacher Training

 

Dates

March 26th - October 17th 2026

(For all module dates see the drop dow- menu below)

Price
£3,270 (payment plans and bursaries available)

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.

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

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.

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.

Meet your teachers

Kitty Billings

Kitty has lived a life infused with Yoga since she was a teenager, establishing the foundations for this moving art after her mother introduced her to the practice. Twenty years later, Kitty now gathers on her diverse range of yoga education to create a class environment that breeds self-awareness and deep healing. Learn more about Kitty →

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. Learn more about Laura →

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The course starts and finishes with a four-day module (Thursday – Sunday). The rest of the training modules are three days. The days run from 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. with lunch 1.00 - 2.00 p.m. There will be some online content for trainees to work through in their own time after the first module and this needs to be completed by the end of the course.

    2026 Module Dates:

    Module 1: 26th - 29th March 2026 (4 days)

    Module 2: 30th April - 3rd May 2026 (4 days)

    Module 3: 12th - 14th June 2026 (3 days)

    Module 4: 24th - 26th July 2026 (3 days)

    Module 5: 29th - 30th August 2026 (2 days)

    Module 6: 17th - 20th September 2026 (4 days)

    Module 7: 16th - 17th October 2026 (2 days)

    It's important that you attend all the training days scheduled so 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.

  • 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.

  • We recommend either 2 evenings a week or 1 full day a week of study outside of the course dates in addition to your regular weekly practice.

    • 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.

  • The Vinyasa & Yin 200 hour Teacher Training tuition fees are £3,270.

    Payment plans and bursaries are available.

  • 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
    £1000 deposit, followed by 12 monthly payments of £189.16
    Total fees - £3,270

    When you apply, you will be asked to pay a £1000 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.

    View our full terms and conditions →

  • 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 about bursaries →

  • 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.

    See the full reading list →

  • 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.

  • All Deposits and payments are NON-REFUNDABLE.

    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.

    View our full terms and conditions →

Featured
Amelia

Expect a thorough sprinkling of history and philosophy and some juicy anatomy, all taught with the right level of humour, spirituality and pragmatism.

Lisa

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.

Maddy

Laura has a talent for breaking down Yoga asana in a way that is accessible and easy to remember. She is also extremely knowledgable about the spiritual side to the practice and every student is taught how vital the true essence of yoga is along with being mindful about how important the roots of yoga are and the wonderful culture that created it. Laura gave me the confidence to take my teaching and run with it learning along the way. We are always students!

Denise

Whether it be a foundation course just to deepen your own practice or to become a Yoga Teacher, Laura shares her amazing knowledge and creates truly transformational courses.

Sarah

“Both Laura and Lizzie were a fab team. Laura is exceptional at holding the space and being with everyone in the room and shared her knowledge and wisdom generously. Lizzie is completely of service for everyone; generous, fun and humbling to be around. “

Jake

“I cannot thank the Laura and the team at the Bristol School of Yoga enough for everything that they have done throughout our 200 hour Hatha yoga 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!”

Marianna

“I’ve felt so supported with a healthy dose of challenge and pushing my own comfort zone. I feel the course was structured and held in a really sensitive and thoughtful way.”

Lisa

“The Bristol School of Yoga helped me find my voice. Laura, Ashley, and all the other teachers at BSY are all so unbelievably knowledgeable I was always 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.”

Imogen

“Thank you so much for such a humble delivery and explaining these teachings in such a well-rounded and easily accessible view point. Shining some light on the more mystical magical experiences of practice and empowering them with language and explanation.”

Jen

“I’ve loved every minute of the Yoga Teacher Training course. The process has been as much about personal growth as it has been about learning to teach yoga so I feel like every area of my life has benefited.”