We’ve been doing a lot of soul searching over the last few months and as a result we won’t be running our Teacher Training programme in 2021 however it will return in 2022. An essential part of our TT is making sure that when someone graduates from our course they are confident and skilled in physically assisting students and this is something we can’t guarantee we will be able to teach 2021.
This pause has given us the opportunity to respond to what we’ve heard from our community. What we’ve heard is that practitioners want the opportunity to deepen their practice, learn more about their bodies and integrate a sustainable, holistic yoga practice into their daily lives so we have created the ‘Practitioner Immersion Programme‘.
Teaching yoga is what we love and it is both a unique privilege and a huge responsibility. Becoming an inspirational teacher requires humility, integrity, experience and a commitment to practice and personal growth.
We have designed a 300 hour Teacher Training Programme delivered over 12 months, to allow time for students to learn at their own pace and have the opportunity to put learning into practice in a safe and supportive teaching environment. Besides a thorough grounding in yoga practice, philosophy, anatomy and business, each student will also receive 1-1 mentoring with the principal teachers throughout the course.
We are passionate about supporting individuals on their person journey of growth. This teacher training programme isn’t just for people who want to teach, but also those who wish to deepen their understanding of the practice, theory and philosophy of yoga.
The course is 250 taught hours plus 190 hours of home study and practice, leading to 300 hour status with the Yoga Alliance Professionals. The course is taught over 12 months, beginning with a 7 day intensive followed by 9 monthly weekends and ending with a 4 day intensive which includes your final exams. Each course has a maximum of 14 students.
Please note some theoretical elements of the course will be delivered online
For full details download our course programme here.
Lime House Yoga Teacher Training has exceeded my expectations; it has been life changing! I enrolled to develop my own practice; I thought it would mainly be my asana that improved, I didn’t realise that I would discover an inner calm and increased confidence.
Nachelle: 2018 trainee
• 300hr accredited Yoga Alliance
• Professionals certificate – over 400hrs
• training
• Senior Teaching Faculty – 30+yrs teaching
• experience
• Maximum of 20 students – ensuring
• personal attention
• 10 days residential / intensive – giving you
• dedicated time and space to focus on your
• learning and bond with your peer group
• Internationally recognised learning style
• questionnaire – enabling you to understand
• your personal learning style and how to
• effectively teach others
• First Aid certificate included and optional discounted mental health first aid course
• Monthly 1-2-1s and tutorials with the main
• teachers
• 1 year’s post-course supervision – because
• we understand that it can be tough when
• you’re starting out
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Students who apply for the teacher training programme must meet the following entry requirements:
Applicants should recognise that the course will be demanding, both during and between taught modules. Successful completion of the course will require significant effort, focus and practice. Students should ensure they have both the time and the personal support they need to commit to the course fully. Please discuss any concerns you may have or additional support needs at interview.
Download our application form here.
We believe yoga is a life-long journey and our teacher training programme is just the beginning. We want to inspire you to develop and grow in the practice, philosophy and principles of yoga.
Our programme is run by Yoga Alliance Professional Senior Teachers Jock Orton and Lucinda Pimlott. Please click here for their biographies.
Becoming an inspirational teacher starts with your own personal practice and we will expect students to develop a daily practice. This is the foundation for your ongoing learning and growth. The course will include a mixture of theory and practical learning and will have a number of assessments including exams, observed teaching and essay papers.
In order to graduate students must attend 100% of the taught course and successfully complete all homework, written and practical assessments to the required standard. Should a student miss a module then they will be required to catch up by agreement with the tutor. Additional tutor time will incur an extra charge.
Places start from £2730 which includes lunch on all the taught days. We also offer a residential option for the first and last intensives at an additional cost of £1250 which includes full board and accommodation. The cost includes lunch on your taught weekends, course manuals, discount on Yoga Alliance Professionals (YAP) Trainee membership and subsidised join up fee to upgrade your YAP membership within 14 days of your graduation.
Not included is: travel, accommodation on taught weekends, books and reference materials, personal teacher insurance, class attendance fees and the cost of your YAP membership.
A deposit of £995 is required to secure a place for this Teacher Training Course. Please note that the deposit is non-transferable and non-refundable on acceptance of application.
There is an option to pay your remaining balance by instalments spreading the cost over six or eleven payments.
Read our full list of terms and conditions here and our complaints procedure here.
On average it’s one weekend a month with a seven day residential at the beginning and four day residential at the end.
Students who apply for the teacher training programme must meet the following entry requirements:
Firstly you need to download an application form
Once downloaded please open this form in a PDF reader and fill it in by typing in the available fields.
*Please do not fill the form in by hand. (You may think you have the neatest handwriting in the world, we however, may disagree)
Keep one copy for your records and with the second, either:
We will then contact you to arrange an interview.
Please bear in mind to apply for the teacher training programme you must meet the following entry requirements:
Applicants should recognise that the course will be demanding, both during and between taught modules. Successful completion of the course will require significant effort, focus and practice. Students should ensure they have both the time and the personal support they need to commit to the course fully. Please discuss any concerns you may have or additional support needs at the interview.
We teach a non-dogmatic approach to yoga that encompasses different schools. In our own Asana practice and classes we tend to favour a vinyasa based approach that balances precise instruction, detailed alignment, breath and mindful movement. Classes are carefully themed to deepen the students’ experience of yoga. A class starts with a sitting practice to set the intention for the class followed by sun salutations to warm the body. Then followed by postures that are skilfully sequenced, giving modifications and props where necessary to individualize the practice for each student. LHY classes are paced depending on the level of the class. The LHY teacher training program is based on this clear and effective style of practice.
Yes, absolutely! The training is designed to enhance your understanding of yoga and the many parts of this wonderful practice.
An unsuccessful application can be for a variety of reasons including the simple logistics of spaces available. It may be otherwise hard to decide between applicants, simple factors like longevity of practice and longevity of interest may be used to decide who joins the course. It is also noteworthy that continued interest in training demonstrates the conviction and commitment qualities that are high on the list of considerations when we look at placements for the next training.
You will be expected to do homework, but we estimate it will take approximately 1 ½ hours per week. Although this will depend of the student.
We know that the thought of learning about how the body works can be daunting so we have devised ways of making the learning of it as much as fun as possible. It’s far easier to learn something when you’re relaxed!
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