Yes. A 200-hour yoga teacher training is the internationally recognised foundation qualification for becoming a yoga teacher. Once you've successfully completed the course, you'll have the knowledge and practical teaching experience needed to begin teaching classes confidently.

At Academy for Yoga Training, our comprehensive 200-hour course is designed to give you the skills, confidence and support to begin your teaching journey, while also providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Yoga Pros, formerly known as Yoga Alliance Professionals, is the largest internationally recognised professional organisation for yoga teachers and schools. Yoga Pros maintains teaching and ethical standards.

The fact that Yoga Pros has certified our Yoga Teacher Training programmes means you can have complete confidence that your course meets exacting standards, and that all of our teachers have the necessary qualifications. Once you have completed your 200-hour level training, you can apply to register with Yoga Pros. Once accepted you can use the title 200 or 250 RYT, or Registered Yoga Teacher.

Our 200-hour Hatha Yoga teacher training course is designed for students who, after at least 2 years of practice and study of yoga, have recognised in themselves a genuine desire to embark upon the challenging yet fulfilling journey of teaching yoga to others.

We also welcome all serious students of yoga who wish to deepen and broaden their knowledge and understanding of this ancient tradition, whether or not they currently aim to become teachers themselves.

Our students will be evaluated on an ongoing basis with regular homework, group discussion, completing their course reading lists, case studies and, finally, teaching a 45-minute class to clients and other teacher trainees. Written essays and monthly homework will be given throughout the course.

A journal will also need to be completed throughout the course, to reflect privately on the journey experienced whilst studying.

A written assignment will include planning and presenting a 6-8 week course for students of their choice, style and level.

The course is designed to enable people to train and qualify as yoga teachers over a period of 6 months and as a result is mentally and physically challenging. While we are confident that you will thoroughly enjoy the programme and that it will only fuel your passion for yoga, it is important that students recognise that a significant level of commitment required.

Please refer to the relevant course page for up to date fees information. You can find out more about the Academy for Yoga Training Refund & Cancellation Policies here. For any queries regarding fees, please don't hesitate to contact Course Director, Diane Lee on 07946 663464 or email diane@academyforyogatraining.com 

No, you don’t have to be a vegetarian. However, in line with Ahimsa – the first of the Yamas – the principle of not harming another living thing, we recommend embracing a vegetarian diet for the duration of the training. In addition, we know that a vegetarian diet can enhance the health benefits of yoga practice. One of the many reasons people practice yoga is for what it does on a physical level. Beyond toning the arms and tightening the butt, yoga cleanses the internal organs, keeps the digestive system moving, improves blood flow, strengthens the immune system, and… the list goes on!

Yes, successful completion of the 200-hour Hatha Yoga teacher training course will mean you are qualified to teach yoga. Once you are certified you don’t need to continue your education to keep your certification but we strongly recommend that you participate in workshops and other training to keep on learning: yoga is a vast subject and learning should be lifelong.

Yes, teaching practice is a vital part of learning to become a yoga teacher. However, you must take out insurance through Yoga Pros (cost at time of writing is £15) and you must follow the guidelines set out in our Code of Conduct in relation to teaching.

Absolutely. While many students enrol with the goal of teaching, plenty join simply to deepen their personal practice and learn more about yoga.

Yoga teacher training offers a much deeper understanding of yoga philosophy, anatomy, breathwork, meditation and alignment than regular classes. Many graduates say the course helped them build confidence, reduce stress and develop a stronger connection with themselves, even if they never teach professionally.

If you later decide you would like to teach, you'll already have the qualification and practical experience to get started.

Choosing the right yoga teacher training is about much more than the number of hours. Look for a course that offers experienced tutors, recognised accreditation, plenty of opportunities to practise teaching, and ongoing support throughout your learning journey.

It's also worth considering the style of yoga taught, the balance between practical and theoretical learning, class sizes, graduate reviews and whether the course fits around your lifestyle.

At Academy for Yoga Training, we believe learning should be supportive, inclusive and inspiring. Our experienced tutors guide you every step of the way, helping you build both knowledge and confidence in a welcoming environment.