NEW** JANUARY 2026 COURSE DATES
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NEW** JANUARY 2026 COURSE DATES 〰️
200hr Yoga Teacher Training with BarefootBody Training
BECOME THE YOGA TEACHER YOU WANT TO BECOME
A unique and accredited entry-level teaching qualification that takes a somatic approach to yoga practices and their teaching, offers a respectful and researched presentation of yoga history and philosophy, and weaves a trauma-informed understanding into everyday teaching methods. PLUS you’ll be supported for a whole year after graduation with mentoring so you're able to get out and teach confidently.
24 days/11 weekends of outstanding training and 20 hours of online anatomy study with highly experienced tutors who think outside the box
Application of embodied practice, somatics, and trauma-sensitivity throughout
Get thorough support throughout the course with designing your own 6 week yoga course - so you've got everything you need to teach right away.
Guided exploration into the depth and relevance of yoga philosophy, and facilitated examination of contemporary yoga culture
Our content cultivates trust in the first hand experience of your body and breath in practice from which you will draw your own inspiration for class content, language,and ongoing self-practice.
Get 1:1 mentoring sessions during the training as well as through the first year of teaching to help you get up and running in your teaching life
Embodied self-coaching techniques, mentoring and graduate support
Registered with Yoga Alliance International so you are able to teach almost anywhere in the world after graduation as it's the only awarding body recognised from Birmingham to Bali!
50% discount on CAMYOGA membership and 25% discount on class packs for the duration of your training
Training delivered by
Course Content
The 200-hour training typically requires you to log 170 hours of studio-based contact. This is divided into 25 training days that take place once a month (11 weekends in total). The remaining 30 hours are 'non-contact' and completed in your own time with study and assessment. The course syllabus is divided into the following units of study and practice.
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Asana and Movement Fundamentals - practice, sequencing and teaching. Applied anatomy. Pranayama Fundamentals - practice and teaching. Relaxation methods. Meditation/Concentration techniques.
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Class and Course Planning, Teaching Techniques and Methodologies, Accessibility Issues, Health and Safety Matters, Being Trauma-Informed, Ethical Matters & Codes of Conduct, the Business of Yoga.
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Physical Anatomy with an experiential approach (finding the felt-sense of systems and structures). Alignment and Adaptations - what, when and why. Subtle Anatomy - chakra system, pranic system, kosha model.
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History of Modern Postural Yoga - as it is told today. Contemporary Yoga Culture - thorny issues, Selected Texts for Study, including but not exclusively, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Sanskrit Fundamentals - key terminology. Philosophy Fundamentals - getting to grips with concepts.
DATES & VENUE
Dates
NEW COURSE! STARTS JANUARY 2026
2025
JAN 11, 12
FEB 8, 9
MAR 15, 16
APR 12, 13
MAY 10, 11
JUN 14, 15
JUL 12, 13
SEP 13, 14
OCT, 11, 12
DEC 6,7
Venue
All dates (except those specified) will be held at our Cambridge Central Studio (14 George IV Street, CB2 1HH).
STUDY & ASSESSMENT
Throughout the 200 hour training, you'll need to set aside time to dive into the required study. This is necessary for building up your 30 hours of non-contact time required to reach the 200 hour expectation. You'll also need to complete various assignments, practical assessments as well as attend training days and observations in order to graduate. Happily, there are no written exams to worry about!
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You'll need to complete 30-40 hours of study before you begin the course (such as reading, research and self-reflective work). This includes a 20-hour online Anatomy Course with Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews. You may begin your pre-course study on receipt of the full payment of your deposit payment.
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You'll be required to do some reading or research to prepare for each training weekend so that you can fully participate in discussions. Your tutors will guide you on this, but as a guideline, you should aim to allow a couple of hours a week for home study.
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Before the first training weekend, you'll be sent a course reading list which includes texts that you'll need to get hold of. All other materials including course handouts will be provided for each module as necessary. You'll also need access to a computer, internet, camera, printer, and stationery. Mats and props are provided.
Assessment
In addition to studio contact hours, you'll need to successfully complete a number of written assignments and practical assessments. These are designed for you to demonstrate your skills and learning, and for tutors to offer constructive feedback.
ASSESSMENTS
Online Anatomy Course and associated worksheets
3 Self-reflective practice journals
Glossary of yogic terms & concepts plus mini peer-presentation
Lesson plan and 6-week course plan
6-week course to be taught to a small group of family and friends (4-8 people)
3 self-evaluation reports
A Health and Safety/Venue Risk Assessment report
Ongoing assessment of teaching skills throughout training weekends
Video recording of your class teaching for final class assessment
You are also required to attend and log at least 20 yoga classes over the course of the training as well as 4 class observations with a suitably qualified teacher
ATTENDANCE
There is a minimum requirement for successful Yoga Alliance certification of 170 contact hours or studio time distributed throughout the training weekends. We know that life throws a few curve balls, so if you have to unavoidably miss a training day or weekend, you may be able to make up the content directly with the tutor(s) concerned, usually via Skype/Zoom. Please note that an additional fee is payable in these cases.
Fees & Bursaries
BEST VALUE!
EARLY BIRD
£995 deposit before
31st July 2025
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10 monthly payments of £200
TOTAL: £2995
LATE BIRD
£1,195 deposit before
31 Oct 2025
+
10 monthly payments of £200
TOTAL: £3195
REGULAR
£1550 deposit before
3 Jan 2026
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10 monthly payments of £200
TOTAL: £3550
Bursary:
As part of our commitment to accessibility, we offer a reduced-cost bursary scheme to allow trainee teachers who aren't in the position to fully fund a space to train and bring yoga to their community. Two places are available on each course.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate their need for financial support, and their dedication to the practice of yoga, as well as present their vision for taking the practice off the mat and out into community/outreach settings. References from your own yoga teacher may be requested.
Additional costs:
Books from the required reading lists (although we do our best to locate free online resources)
Making up time with tutors for missed training days
Remarking and resubmitting assignments and/or assessments
Travel, accommodation, and catering/subsistence costs
Costs associated with attending 20 yoga classes and 4 class observations with a suitably qualified teacher (you can take advantage of 50% off a membership / 25% off class packs at CAMYOGA for the duration of your training!)
Costs associated with access to a computer, internet connectivity, email account, printer, stationery, and camera for video assignment (learning support is available)
First Aid course (not essential but highly recommended)
Terms and conditions:
In order to secure your place on the teacher training, you'll need to pay a deposit.
Please note that the deposit is non-refundable in all circumstances.
We will only refund fees paid-to-date, minus your deposit before 31 October 2025
No refunds will be offered on fees paid to date after 31 October 2025 and you will be contractually responsible for any fees outstanding.
Fees are non-transferable to another training.
