200-hr yoga Teacher Training

diamond body 200 hours ytt

Aaron has been practicing yoga since 1992 and teaching classes since 2002. In Aaron's classes, you will learn asanas for all body types and levels of flexibility and strength, both foundational and advanced. Adapting classical yoga postures for each individual is what physical yoga is all about. There will be a focus on pranayama and meditation technique, which are at the core of Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga, and an in-depth study of the philosophical and spiritual systems of Yoga. This teacher training was developed with 20 years of teaching experience to make you the best teacher you can be. It is our main focus to ensure you are a good teacher. Besides a thorough grounding in asana, pranayama, and meditation, we know anatomy and physiology are crucial to teaching yoga postures from both a classical and modern scientific perspective. Our school of yoga also emphasizes that yoga is a spiritual philosophy that guides physical practice and allows us to implement our mat-based training into all areas of our lives, so that you can live life to your highest spiritual potential as a true yogi.

Curriculum

Module One - Yoga Philosophy (30 Hours)

What is the meaning of yoga? It is important to understand the history of yoga as well as the philosophy of yoga through a study of the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutra, and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, which are considered the classic texts of yoga.

Module Two - Techniques of Yoga (75 Hours)

Some techniques of yoga are Asana, Vinyasa, Pranayama, and Mantra. Vinyasa and Asana sequences enhance physical strength and flexibility. A combination of Pranayama, Mantra, and Meditation promotes breath control, mindfulness, and inner peace.

Module Three - Anatomy and Physiology (30 Hours)

In this module, we will examine how the body works with yoga postures, including functional anatomy and yoga postures, as well as the impacts of asanas on muscles, joints, and organs.

Module Four - How to Teach and the Business of Yoga (50 Hours)

A yoga teacher's journey encompasses a wide range of skills, from developing teaching skills to running engaging 60-minute classes to managing and promoting a successful business.

Your Teachers

Aaron

Aaron and Liz co-own and have been managing Hotpod Yoga Cardiff since 2016. Aaron teaches hot vinyasa classes, handstand workshops, and offers personalised private sessions launching Diamond Body Yoga School, providing 200 and 300-hour teacher training accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals. With a focus on integrating mind, body, and soul through classical Hatha Yoga Pradipika principles, Aaron emphasizes personalized progressions and peak asanas for all levels of students.

Liz

Liz's journey began in sports, leading her to discover yoga as a remedy for back pain in London. After intensive training in 2002 in Ashtanga & Iyengar Yoga, she ventured into holistic health and yoga instruction.

In 2016, she realised her dream by opening Hotpod Yoga in Cardiff, managing operations, marketing, and customer care. Liz remains dedicated to maintaining her well-being by integrating therapies like Hot Yoga, Yin Yoga, Meditation and other complimentary therapies. Along with her husband Aaron, they are excited to work together to provide yoga teacher training at Diamond Body Yoga School.

Claudia

Claudia's fun and dynamic teaching style challenges students in a positive, lighthearted environment. She holds 200 Teacher Training Hours from Mandayoga in Cardiff and advanced her skills with 500 Hours of Advanced Teacher Training at Bristol School of Yoga. Her classes blend Vinyasa, core strengthening, Pilates, and functional fitness with creative sequencing for adaptability, health, and strength.

lauren

Lauren, a fluent Welsh-speaking TV actress, known for her role in Pobol-Y-Cwm, transitioned to yoga and teaching from a gymnastics background. She's earned a 200-hour VinYoga certification, Trauma Informed Yoga accreditation, and currently studies Psychology and Applied Neuroscience at King's College London, while teaching Rocket Yoga and Vinyasa Flow classes at Hotpod Yoga.

Elle

Elle Lewis, a registered Osteopath with clinics in Caerphilly and Cowbridge, champions movement as body medicine, particularly valuing yoga's rehabilitative benefits. Graduating from Swansea University in 2014, she merged her osteopathic expertise with yoga, completing a 200hr YTT in 2019. Elle teaches vinyasa flow and incorporates yoga principles into her osteopathic practice. Passionate about maintaining an active lifestyle, she enjoys gym sessions, handstand classes, dog walks, and travel during her downtime.

Course informtion

  • 8.00 - 9.15 Introduction/Daily Overview

    9.15 - 10.15 Asana

    10.15 - 11.00 Pranayama

    11.00 - 11.30 Break

    11.30 - 1.00 Discussion (Yoga Philosophy)

    1.00 - 2.00 Lunch

    2.00 - 4.00 Teaching Workshop

    4.00 - 4.30 Break

    4.30 - 5.00 Meditation and Relaxation

  • 200 hr Teacher Training Weekends

    January 13th - 14th 2024

    February 3rd - 4th, 2024

    March 2nd - 3rd, 2024

    April 6th - 7th, 2024

    May 4th - 5th, 2024

    June 1st - 2nd, 2024

    July 6th - 7th, 2024

    August 3rd - 4th, 2024

    September 7th - 8th, 2024

    October 5th - 6th, 2024

    November 2nd - 3rd, 2024

    December 7th - 8th, 2024

  • £2,400 Early Bird Price (before 30.12.23)

    £2,700 Full price

    £700 non-refundable deposit

    Payments can then be deducted in your Diamond Body Yoga Account (link in confirmation email) until full payment is made two weeks before start date.

    Early Bird Coupon is: EARLYBIRDIE200HR valid to 2 weeks before course begins.

    (Any course/module transfer will incur a £200 admin fee)

  • You will need to have a minimum two year practice in yoga to apply for teacher training so that you have developed a solid foundation in Yoga techniques and to ensure that you are fully committed to the learning and teaching of Yoga.

  • Deposits and full payments are non-refundable once paid two weeks prior to the course starting. If extreme illness or unforeseen events prevents you from attending then you can attend the course later on in the year, or wait until the following year course resumes.

    For missed days due to sickness that prevent you attending certain dates you will need to re-take the missed session on the following year’s course, or have a one to one session with Aaron at an additional cost.

    Certification can not be given unless all course dates are taken and all assignments completed.