Yoga Fellowship NI

Teacher Training

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We offer the longest running yoga teacher training
course in Northern Ireland

YFNI has been training yoga teachers for over 30 years.

Our teachers are trained in the Bihar School of Yoga tradition.
Current Students Pictured left, with some of their teachers, are YFNI's Teacher Training Course 2010-12 students.  They were photographed at the popular weekend retreat in Drumalis which all of our trainees attend. 

It is a great bonding experience and past trainees have many fond memories of their time at Drumalis.

 2009 Graduates

“I would recommend the course to anyone considering either teaching yoga or wanting to find out more for their own practice.  It has been a very rewarding experience and it is a wonderful way to spend your Saturdays.” (Graduate from Oct 2009)

What You Can Expect From Us

“It’s quite unusual in life to do a course that you actually look forward to, with enjoyment, rather than dread!” (Graduate Oct 2009)

Our Teacher Training Course is run over two years (part-time).  During your time on the YFNI course you will train for up to 600 hours.  This is made up of some 400 contact teaching hours with the remainder coming from coursework and practice.

Pastoral care is at the heart of our course.  YFNI’s course co-ordinator and tutors provide hands on support to you during your study.   Our experienced tutors will guide you through a diverse syllabus which is both practical and theoretical.  During your two years with us you will cover: 

  • Asanas
  • Pranayama
  • Bandha
  • Mudra
  • Yoga philosophy
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Relaxation and Stress Awareness
  • Principles of Teaching
  • Business and Marketing
  • First Aid.

Along with our own tutors we invite internationally recognised tutors for seminars to inform and broaden your personal yoga practice.

What We Expect From You

YFNI asks that you ensure at least a 90% attendance and completion of course and practical homework.

Your Assessment

You will be asked to complete a yoga work file and assessed on your practical teaching.

Course Assessment

Our course is independently assessed by the Yoga Federation of Ireland.

Award

Graduates are awarded the YFNI Teacher Diploma, which is recognised throughout Ireland.

Entry Requirements

  • You have been attending a yoga class for a minimum of two years and your teacher will verify your attendance.
  • Membership of YFNI.

Start Dates

Our current course started September 2010.  The next course is due to begin late 2012 / start 2013.  Contact us now to discuss taking your yoga further and register your interest in training to be a yoga teacher.

“Thinking about doing the Teacher Training Course?  Then my advice is – go for it.  The very fact that you are thinking seriously about doing it may be a sign that now’s the time.” (Graduate Oct 2009)

Cost

The cost of our next course has not been finalised.  However, as a guideline the current cost is £2,500 this includes 400 hours contact teaching, all course notes, First Aid training, weekend residential and final assessment.  

Payment

Initial deposit of £300* plus 22 monthly payments by standing order of £100.

Further Information

Please contact our Training Course's Coordinator -  Frances Rutland
M: 079 7178 1724
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or complete the expression of interest form (PDF document to download) and return to the address given on the form.

*non-refunable if you decide not to proceed with the course.

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Featured Pose

Marjari-ansa (Cat Pose) 

Benefits:
Improves neck/shoulders and spine flexibility – great if sitting at a desk all day or if you do a lot of driving

Practice:

  1. Kneel on mat; sitting up on calf/ankle area
  2. Put hands as fists and place side-by-side between knees to give hip-width apart distance
  3. Bend down from waist and place elbow at top of knee with forearm on floor – like a rabbit
  4. Note where tip of fingers are and lift hands replacing heel of hand at that point
  5. Raise buttocks so you’re up on your knees – hands in line with knees
  6. Should be in a good firm table like position with knees directly under hips and hands directly under shoulders – very important
  7. This is the starting position which is important to achieve and stabilise the body in
  8. Next step is to raise the head and concave the back by depressing the spine – all this whilst breathing in.  Don’t go too far either way but should feel a good stretch.  Don’t jerk the head right back
  9. Expand lungs/abdomen area fully to breathe into the max and hold for 3 seconds
  10. Lower head towards chest and stretch spine upwards whilst exhaling
  11. Pull belly button in towards spine and have head facing down towards the thighs.  Hold for 3 seconds
  12. This is one round – repeat 5-10 times

Notes:

Perform slowly to get the max out of the stretch
Arms/thighs should remain vertical throughout.
Arms should not bend in this posture

Pregnancy:
Please speak to your teacher before practising.  It is deemed safe up to the 6th month but avoid forceful contractions of abdomen at all times.

Relax the Stress

Pratyahara

This is the turning of the senses inward and the fifth of Patanjali's eight-limbed path of yoga.  It could be an important tool for your stress reduction.  

Perhaps a reason why many people in today's world are 'stressed' is constant visual and auditory stimulation bombarding us - sensory overload. Consciously going inward on a regular basis can be a partial antidote to this regular assault on the senses.  It may help calm the nervous system and make you more resistant to future assaults.

Yoga can help this so if it sounds good to you why not Find a Class near you?