2027 Dates: Saturday 23 January & Sunday 24 January | 8am to 6pm

This deeply nourishing immersion into Restorative Yoga & The Art of Letting Go invites you to slow down, soften, and attune to the quieter currents of inner wisdom. Rooted in the philosophy of conscious rest and radical acceptance, this training offers you the tools to both experience and facilitate profound states of rest, regulation, and release.

If you are a yoga teacher wishing to integrate restorative practices into your offerings, this course provides a grounded foundation in the art and science of Restorative Yoga whilst also offering space to reflect on what it means to surrender, trust, and let go in times of transition and transformation.

Course Content

Foundations of Restorative Yoga

• What is Restorative Yoga? Exploring its origins and essence

• Why rest matters: nervous system healing & emotional release

• The balance of stillness and support

• Scientific studies and benefits of restorative practices

• When not to use: contraindications and considerations

Creating Sacred Space

• Setting the stage: music, lighting, scent & intention

• Prop mastery: how to support every body

• Class dynamics: group, 1:1, and trauma-aware considerations

• Identifying red flags: emotional responses & signs of distress

Teaching Skills & Embodied Facilitation

• Designing deeply intentional sequences

• The art of transitions: moving from shape to shape with ease

• Language of letting go: cues that encourage release

• Holding space for emotional safety and deep nervous system repair

• Gentle, informed assists and touch in restorative yoga

• The transformational power of presence and silence

Taking the Teacher’s Seat

• Energetic cleanse: clearing your own field

• Protective boundaries & the art of non-attachment

• Becoming a calm anchor: how to hold steady for others

• Navigating the winds of change—supporting students through life transitions text goes here

2027 Dates: Saturday 27 February & Sunday 28 February | 8am to 6pm

Yoga Shred - Biomechanically Smart, Empowering, High-Energy Yoga Meets HIIT!

This cutting-edge training blends the mindful strength and alignment of yoga with the explosive, metabolism-boosting benefits of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) using the Tabata format. Yoga Shred is designed for teachers who want to offer their students something intelligent, energising, and fiercely fun while protecting joints, enhancing form, and building strength safely.

Created to combine the best of both worlds, this training is rooted in biomechanical integrity and functional movement patterns. You'll learn how to intelligently layer short bursts of HIIT (20 seconds on, 10 seconds off) into yoga classes to create vibrant, empowering flows that boost fitness, elevate heart rate, and work for students of all levels.

If you're a yoga teacher who would love to explore integrating a more dynamic, anatomy-smart aspect to your teaching, this training will give you the confidence to teach Yoga Shred with safety, strength, and serious fun. Students LOVE the energy and the results of shred!

Course Content

Foundations of Yoga Shred®

● What is Yoga Shred? Origins, purpose & benefits

● The science behind HIIT & Tabata: short bursts, big results

● Bridging the gap: where yoga meets fitness, and how they enhance each other

● Who is it for? Supporting a broad range of student types and goals

Biomechanics & Functional Movement

● Joint safety

● Creating strength without strain

● Functional movement & integration

The Art of Tabata Timing

● Understanding Tabata (20/10) and how to apply it effectively

● Countdown timers, apps & music: pacing your classes with rhythm
● Motivation, momentum and managing intensity safely

Shred® Moves & Movement Breakdowns

● A library of signature Yoga Shred moves: sculpting arms, legs, core & cardio

● Modifications for beginners, injuries or lower impact needs

● Combining traditional yoga poses with strength-based movement

● Teaching with precision, clarity, and flow

Creating Yoga Shred® Classes

● Class templates: warm-up, shred sets, yoga recovery

● Integrating shred bursts into existing yoga flows

● Building sequences around themes (strength, mobility, balance, mindset)

● Blending dynamic and stillness for a complete, transformational journey

Teaching Skills for High-Energy Classes

● Leading with confidence and high-vibe presence

● Cueing for form, power and breath

● Encouraging without pushing: reading your room

● Using music, tone, and timing to energise your group

Empowerment, Motivation & Mindset

● Encouraging inner strength, not performance pressure

● Exploring resilience through the breath

● Fostering body positivity and empowerment in dynamic classes

● Teaching Yoga Shred as a practice of self-value and vitality

This course includes:

28 Contact Hours with Lead Trainer Anya Hawkes and Guest Specialist Teachers

A Comprehensive Online Training Resource for homework, case studies, self-study and continued learning.

The remaining hours of the course are made up of pre-learning classes, homework, case studies, practice teaching and online classes

2027 Dates: Monday 8 March, Tuesday 9 March, Wednesday 10 March | 9:30am to 6:00pm

Smarter Yin for All Bodies: A Fascia-Informed Yin Revolution!

This unique training is for yoga teachers who are ready to go beyond the surface of Yin Yoga and dive into a deeper, more intelligent, and more inclusive approach to teaching. While we honour the traditional roots of Yin and its relationship with Chinese medicinethe heart of this training is inspired by a modern anatomical lens - rooted in the myofascial meridians, the fascial matrix, and the relationship between body, brain, and breath.

This gives you a really intelligent and transformation foundation from which to teach Yin. In Level Two, we then dive into Chinese Medicine and the creativity and nuance of the 5 element approach.

In this 50hr training you’ll learn how to create Yin Yoga experiences that are both soul-deep and body-wise, letting go of the outdated 'survive-the-pose' mindset in favour of an approach that supports real transformation and long-term wellbeing. This training combines foundational education with embodied exploration, empowering you to offer Yin classes that are safe, accessible, and profoundly healing.

Combining Yin with Myofascial Release in a revolutionary approach to Yin with a HUGE feel good factor.  You'll love it, your students will love it! 

Course Content

Foundations of Yin Yoga

• Origins of Yin Yoga & its connection to Chinese Medicine

• Honouring the roots: meridians, elements & energetic layers

• The evolution of Yin: a contemporary  perspective

• The Five Dimensions

  The Three Pillars of Yin

  The Art of Dynamic Propping 

The Fascial Body

• The anatomy of fascia: what it is and why it matters

• Hydration, rebound & fascial elasticity

• Interoception and the sensory wisdom of the fascia

• Fascia as a living, responsive communication network

Myofascial Meridians & Nervous System Intelligence

• Introduction to Thomas Myers' Anatomy Trains

• Mapping the Myofascial Muscle Meridians 

• Rolling out the Meridian Lines in Preparation for Yin Shapes

Smarter Yin: Tools, Techniques & Transitions

• Pose set-up variations for different body types

• Intelligent use of props to support fascial health

• Functional range, not fixed shape: inviting rather than insisting

• Adjusting language for body awareness and sensitivity

• Unpacking the myth of 'deepest stretch = best stretch'

Creating Transformational Experiences

• Structuring your class with intention and progression

• Language as alchemy: refining cues and tone

• The role of silence, poetry, story, and metaphor

• Somatic tools, micro-movements & down-regulation techniques

• Combining Yin with breathwork, sound, or gentle myofascial release

Embodied Teaching Practice

• Holding space with clarity, compassion & boundaries

• Sequencing from the myofascial mapping 

• Designing a class to nourish the nervous system

• Feedback, reflection, and the Yin teacher’s pathes here

2027 Dates: Tuesday 20 April, Wednesday 21 April, Thursday 21 April | 9:30am to 6:00pm

The Science & Art of the Breath

This immersive training is a deep dive into the breath as both a physiological powerhouse and a sacred bridge between body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in the ancient wisdom of Pranayama and enriched by modern science, from respiratory anatomy to nervous system regulation, this course invites you to explore the breath as a tool for transformation, healing, and embodied presence.

You'll learn to guide breathwork in a way that is intelligent, accessible, and energetically attuned. Through experiential practices, anatomical insight, and subtle energy teachings, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how to safely and skillfully incorporate pranayama into your personal practice, yoga classes, or healing work.

Whether you’re a yoga teacher, therapist, or seeker of deeper embodiment, this training will give you the confidence to teach breath practices with both clarity and sensitivity - honouring the breath not just as technique, but as art.

Course Content

Foundations of Breath & Pranayama

• What is Prana? Understanding life force through Yogic philosophy

• The evolution of breath practices through the classical texts

• Breath as the bridge: body, mind, energy, and emotion

• Overview of the traditional Pranayama path and its purpose

Breath & The Nervous System

• Anatomy of the breath: lungs, diaphragm, vagus nerve, respiratory rhythm

• Breath and the autonomic nervous system: sympathetic/parasympathetic balance

• The science of breathing patterns: upregulation, downregulation, and resilience

• Breath and trauma: how to guide breath safely and with awareness

Classical & Contemporary Pranayama Techniques

• Dirga (Three-Part Breath)

• Sama Vritti & Vishama Vritti (Balanced & Uneven Breathing)

• Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril)

• Kapalabhati & Bhastrika (Purifying Breaths)

• Brahmari (Humming Bee Breath)

• Ujjayi, Sitali, Sitkari, and more

• Contemporary applications: coherence breathing, Heart Rate Variation, & polyvagal-informed breathwork

Energetics of the Breath

• The koshas and breath: working across layers of being

• Chakras and breath: awakening subtle awareness

• Bandhas and mudras: energetic seals for containment and expansion

• The breath-body connection in asana and meditation

Teaching Breath with Integrity & Confidence

• Building safe, inclusive breath sequences

• Contraindications and red flags: when and how to adapt

• Language of breath: from mechanical to poetic

• Cueing for presence, not performance

• Adjusting tone, rhythm, and pace for different needs

Integrating Pranayama into Teaching & Practice

• Designing themed breath sequences or classes

• Combining breath with mantra, movement, and meditation

• Morning, midday, and evening breath practices

• Creating space for emotional release and reflection

• Teaching Pranayama as a standalone practice or in class settings

Practice & Integration

• Guided daily practice & reflection

• Practice teaching in pairs with feedback

• Breath journaling & inner inquiry

• Creating a personal sadhana (daily breath ritual)

• Assessment through practice teaching & integration discussion

2027 Dates: Saturday 12 June & Sunday 13 June | 8:00am to 6:00pm

The Art of Empowered, Intelligent & Heart-Led Teaching

Pregnancy is one of the most extraordinary and transformative journeys a person can experience; physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Teaching yoga during this sacred time is a powerful and deeply rewarding responsibility, and this training is here to support you in doing so with intelligence, confidence, and heart.

Rooted in core-integrated movement, advanced anatomy, and soulful empowerment, this training gives you everything you need to expertly guide women through all stages of pregnancy and into the postnatal period. You’ll learn how to adapt yoga practices with creativity, fluidity, and compassion - while staying rooted in biomechanical understanding and the energetic power of birth and motherhood.

With a blend of fierce wisdom, nurturing care, and real-world experience, this training will transform the way you approach pregnancy yoga, not as something delicate or restrictive, but as a bold, fluid, and embodied practice for every body, every trimester, and every phase of life beyond birth.

If you're already teaching yoga, this training will help you show up for expectant and new mothers with knowledge, clarity, and deep connection.

Course Content

Foundations & Philosophy

• The art and responsibility of teaching pre & postnatal yoga

• The Core Centred  approach: Core foundations for pregnancy

• Yoga as a tool for empowerment, embodiment & emotional support

• Cultivating confidence, strength, and sacred space for mamas

The Trimesters Unfolded

• Trimester-by-trimester guide to physiological, emotional & energetic changes

• Fetal development and maternal experience across all stages

• Understanding pregnancy hormones, circulation, breath & organ shifts

• When and how to adapt practices for each trimester

Anatomy & Biomechanics for Pregnancy

• Core anatomy redefined: understanding the deep core and fascial support systems

• The Core Conversation: pressure, pelvic floor, and breath mechanics

• Core activators & modifications for safe, powerful movement

• The evolving pelvis: biomechanics of the pregnant & birthing body

• Anatomy of common discomforts: back pain, pelvic girdle issues, fatigue

Teaching Skills & Class Design

• Sequencing with safety, creativity, and clarity

• Class themes that reflect inner and outer transformation

• Teaching mixed-trimester classes

• Managing energy levels and nervous system regulation

• Empowering language and trauma-aware cueing

Prenatal Props & Tools

• The wall, blocks, blankets & bolsters in pregnancy

• Creative and safe use of the birth ball

• Setting up supportive rest, yin, and recovery shapes

• Adapting classic postures with thoughtful transitions

Meditation, Breathwork & Inner Connection

• Pranayama for pregnancy: calming, energising & grounding breath

• Guided meditations to build connection with baby, body & breath

• Visualisation, affirmation & the mental landscape of pregnancy

• Creating ritual and sacred space for deeper inner awareness

Special Focus: Yin Yoga for Pregnancy

• Gentle fascia-focused sequences for pregnancy

• Restorative and reflective practices to balance the nervous system

• Adapting yin shapes safely for different trimesters

• Using yin to support emotional release and deep embodiment

Birth Preparation & Postnatal Integration

• Exploring the stages of labour through a yoga lens

• Positions, breath & mindset for active birth

• Tools for transition and transformation

• The fourth trimester: physical, emotional & energetic recovery

• Supporting the mother after birth: gentle yoga and reconnection practices

Comprehensive Resources

• 40+ pose library with trimester-specific breakdowns

• Sample class plans and sequences

• Guided meditation & pranayama libraries

• Teacher practice sessions & assessment

2026 Dates: Tuesday 15 September, Wednesday 16 September & Thursday 17 September | 9:30am to 6:00pm

2027 Dates: Tuesday 22 June, Wednesday 23 June & Thursday 24 June | 9.30am to 6.00pm

A biomechanically intelligent evolution of modern vinyasa.

This module introduces you to a truly intelligent style of flow yoga - one that honours anatomy, respects individuality, and elevates the way we guide movement in all bodies.

 Rather than forcing bodies into traditional shapes, we learn how to shape the practice around the unique structure, history, and lived experience of each student.

Rooted in the principles of functional anatomy and the Myofascial Muscle Meridians - particularly the Deep Core Line (Deep Front Line) - this method teaches you to move from the inside out and the ground up. Through seven intelligent and intuitive cues (Neutralise, Ground Down, Y-Wave, Psoas Wave, Lumbar Wave, Axial Wave, and Refine), you’ll gain the tools to teach flow that is accessible, empowering, nourishing and profoundly inclusive for all bodies.

Historically, much of the vinyasa and ashtanga lineage was designed around what was optimal for young Indian male bodies. Today’s practitioners are vastly more diverse. This module upgrades the practice with a biomechanical lens, prioritising spinal wellbeing, longevity, and joint-friendly transitions, with an emphasis on sustainable strength and deeply embodied movement.

Within this training, we also explore how to sequence with meaning, using multi-layered sankalpa, embodied metaphors, and intentional flow progression, to create classes that feel purposeful, energising and transformative every single time.

Course Content

Foundations of Intelligent Flow

• The evolution of vinyasa through a functional and inclusive lens

• Why traditional “optimal” alignment rarely serves modern bodies

• Honouring diversity: adapting the practice for every practitioner

• From shapes to sensations: redefining success in flow

Biomechanically-Optimised Movement

• Umbrella concepts of expansion and contraction 

• Functional anatomy and joint-friendly transitions

• Moving from the spine as primary intelligence

• Protecting the lumbar spine, hips, shoulders and wrists

The Myofascial Approach

• Introduction to Myofascial Muscle Meridians

• Understanding the Deep Core Line / Deep Front Line

• Inside-out movement principles

• Feeling, sensing, adapting in real time

The Seven Cues: Tools for Intelligent Flow

• Neutralise

• Ground Down

• Y-Wave

• Psoas Wave

• Lumbar Wave

• Axial Wave

• Refine

• How to apply them, why they matter, and how they upgrade every transition and  sequence.

Sequencing With Purpose

• Multi-layered sankalpa (beyond theme-based teaching)

• Curating meaningful experiences rather than choreographed routines

• Breath, rhythm, rebound and internal initiation

• Building intelligent class progressions

Teaching for Every Body

• Principles for accessibility and inclusivity

• Adapting flow for limitations, injuries and diverse anatomy

• Empowering language over instructive command

• Meeting students where they are, every time

2026 Dates: Saturday 4 July & Sunday 5 July | 8:00am to 6:00pm

2027 Dates: Monday 5 July, Tuesday 6 July & Wednesay 7 July | 9:30am to 6:00pm

A Soulful Journey Through Energy, Emotion & Embodiment

This immersive Yin Yoga teacher training is an invitation to dive into the wisdom of the Chinese Five Elements and the subtle energy of the Five Spirits, offering a powerful and poetic framework for understanding both yoga and life itself. Anchored in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and brought to life through embodied Yin practices, this course offers a soulful, seasonal, and energetically intelligent approach to teaching Yin Yoga.

You’ll explore how each element (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water) relates to specific organ pairs, meridians, emotions, archetypes, and inner spirit energies (the Wu Shen or Five Spirits), and how these can be woven meaningfully into class design, sequencing, and language. With a balance of theory and experiential learning, this training gives you the tools to craft deeply intuitive and healing Yin Yoga classes that align with the cycles of nature, the emotional body, and the energy of transformation.

Whether you're a yoga teacher, bodyworker, or energy healer, this training will deepen your understanding of the body-mind-soul connection through the elemental lens of Chinese medicine - and awaken your ability to teach Yin with heart, harmony, and depth.

Course Content

Foundations of Chinese Medicine in Yin Yoga

• Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine & Yin Yoga

• The meridian system vs. muscular anatomy: integration and application

• Qi, blood, jing, and the energy body in Yin practice

• Yin as a tool for energetic and emotional regulation

The Five Elements in Depth

• Wood: Liver/Gallbladder — growth, vision & boundaries

• Fire: Heart/Small Intestine — joy, connection & spirit

• Earth: Spleen/Stomach — nourishment, grounding & empathy

• Metal: Lungs/Large Intestine — letting go, breath & value

• Water: Kidneys/Bladder — wisdom, stillness & fear

The Five Spirits (Wu Shen)

• Hun (Wood): the ethereal soul and visionary clarity

• Shen (Fire): spirit consciousness, presence and joy

• Yi (Earth): thought, integration and focus

• Po (Metal): instinct, grief and embodiment

• Zhi (Water): willpower, fear and deep knowing

Sequencing with the Elements

• Seasonal class themes and element-based sequencing

• Mapping poses to meridians and organs

• Designing classes around emotional archetypes

• Creating balance: nourishing deficiency and calming excess

• Transitioning smoothly between seasons and energies

Language & Atmosphere

• Elemental language for deeper emotional connection

• Metaphor, imagery and poetry to evoke each spirit

• Music, lighting, oils, and rituals to enhance the elemental mood

• Inviting reflection and journaling into Yin classes

Energetic Embodiment & Healing

• Using Yin Yoga to balance personal elemental imbalances

• Working with cycles of nature and personal energy rhythms

• Self-inquiry through the elements: teaching from lived experience

• Creating rituals and ceremonies to mark seasonal shifts

Teaching Integration

• Building a 5-element class or retreat series

• Sample sequences for each element

• Holding space for emotional release and transformation

• Practice teaching, feedback, and creative reflection

2026 Dates: Saturday 24 October & Sunday 25 October | 8.00am to 6.00pm

2027 Dates: Tuesday 28 September, Wednesday 29 September & Thursday 30 September | 9:30am to 6:00pm

Empowered Teaching for Every Body, Every Mind, Every Journey

This transformative training is designed to broaden your teaching skills, deepen your understanding of diverse student needs, and help you become a more confident, creative, and inclusive yoga teacher. Rooted in compassionate, body-wise movement and practical anatomy, this training explores how to safely and effectively adapt yoga for a wide range of physical, emotional, and mental health realities.

Whether your students are navigating injuries, living with chronic pain, managing stress, or simply need postural options for different body types, this course will equip you with an overflowing tool-bag of modifications, techniques, and therapeutic approaches. We’ll explore the art of adapting yoga for accessibility without losing its depth, soul, or transformative power.

While this is not a clinical yoga therapy certification, it is a deeply practical and empowering training that will elevate your confidence, enrich your offerings, and help you create classes, workshops, and private sessions that truly meet people where they are.

Course Content

Foundations of Inclusive & Therapeutic Yoga

• The philosophy of inclusivity: creating safety, dignity, and agency

• Defining the scope of a yoga teacher vs. a yoga therapist

• Understanding trauma-aware, accessible, and adaptive teaching

• Empowerment over prescription: giving students choices, not corrections

Chair Yoga & Supported Practice

• Principles of chair-based yoga: balance, stability, and flow

• Teaching full-spectrum practices from a chair: movement, breath, meditation

• Adapting standing and floor-based postures using the chair

• Chair yoga for fatigue, recovery, injury, and aging populations

• Sequencing complete chair yoga classes and workshops

Physical Conditions & Common Complaints

• Understanding key musculoskeletal challenges:

  • Back pain, sciatica, hip tightness

  • Osteoarthritis, joint instability, hypermobility

  • Shoulder limitations, wrist strain, and knee sensitivity

• Postural adaptation: modifying poses for scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis

• Gentle strategies for inflammation, fatigue, and chronic tension

Emotional & Nervous System Considerations

• Stress, anxiety & burnout: yoga as nervous system medicine

• Creating emotionally safe spaces in general and therapeutic classes

• Recognising and responding to overwhelm in students

• Breathwork and movement for emotional resilience and grounding

Inclusive Cueing & Communication

• Shifting from demonstration to verbal leadership

• Cueing for different learning styles and needs

• Empowered language: from "correction" to "invitation"

• Understanding consent and agency in physical assists

Props, Tools & Adaptation Techniques

• Using blocks, bolsters, blankets, straps and walls creatively

• Constructing poses with safety, stability and softness

• Modifying sequences while maintaining intention

• Creating layered options in group classes for different needs

Designing Inclusive Sequences & Workshops

• Building multi-level classes where everyone feels seen

• Workshop planning: back care, stress relief, healthy hips, etc.

• Working 1:1: intake, observation, goal-setting and session design

• Helping students support themselves beyond the mat

Teaching Practice Integration

• Practice teaching therapeutic sequences and chair flows

• Peer feedback and guided reflection

• Case study exploration & creative sequencing challenges

• Personalised support and post-training mentorship

2026 Dates: Saturday 14 November & Sunday 15 November | 8:00am to 6:00pm 

2027 Dates: Monday 8 November, Tuesday 9 November, Wednesday 10 November | 9:30am to 6:00pm

The Art of Conscious Rest, Healing & Inner Journeying

This immersive Yoga Nidra Teacher Training offers a deep dive into the ancient, yet profoundly relevant, practice of The Sleep of Yoga, a systematic method of guided rest that leads the practitioner into a state between waking and dreaming, where deep healing, insight and transformation are possible.

This training will provide you with the skills and confidence to craft and deliver powerful Yoga Nidra experiences. You’ll explore the science and subtle energetics of Nidra, as well as the creative art of writing and guiding scripts that speak to both the subconscious and the soul.

Far more than just relaxation, Yoga Nidra is a pathway into profound rest, inner listening, and conscious connection with our truest self. You'll leave this training with a toolkit of techniques to support emotional integration, nervous system regulation, and personal evolution whilst being able to confidently guide others through this deeply restorative practice.

Course Content

Foundations of Yoga Nidra

● The roots of Yoga Nidra: history, tradition and modern adaptations

● The purpose of Nidra: not sleep, but a shift in consciousness

● What happens in the brain & body during Yoga Nidra

● Yoga Nidra as a tool for nervous system regulation, healing & integration

The Architecture of a Yoga Nidra Practice

● Exploring the classical structure: intention, body scan, breath, imagery & more

● Understanding Sankalpa: planting seeds of transformation

● The power of rotation of consciousness and brain-mapping

Script Writing & Delivery

● The art of writing and adapting Yoga Nidra scripts

● The art of language

● Choosing themes and intentions

● Voice, pacing, tone and silence: how to hold sacred space

● Script templates and creative writing prompts for practice

Science, Trauma-Awareness & Therapeutic Insight

● How Nidra supports parasympathetic activation and emotional processing

● Nidra and trauma: best practices for inclusion and sensitivity

● Mental health considerations and when to refer on

● Boundaries, holding space and post-practice integration

Different Styles & Uses of Nidra

● Comparing traditional and contemporary approaches

● Nidra for sleep, healing, manifestation, spiritual connection or stress relief

● Adapting practices for different populations

● Nidra for morning, mid-day reset, or bedtime

Guiding & Teaching Yoga Nidra

● One-to-one and group facilitation skills

● Teaching Yoga Nidra in classes, workshops and retreats

● Building a niche offering or integrating Nidra into existing work

● Supporting students post-practice with inquiry, journaling or silence

Practice & Integration

● Daily guided practices and reflective journaling

● Script writing exercises and creative challenges

● Practice teaching in small groups

● Integration planning: creating your own Nidra series or offerings

This course includes:

28 Contact Hours with Lead Trainer Anya Hawkes and Guest Specialist Teachers

A Comprehensive Online Training Resource for homework, case studies, self-study and continued learning.

The remaining hours of the course are made up of pre-learning classes, homework, case studies, practice teaching and online classes.

2026 Dates: Tuesday 1 December, Wednesday 2 December & Thursday 3 December | 9.30am to 6.00pm

2027 Dates: Saturday 27 November & Sunday 28 November | 8:00am to 6:00pm

Teacher Training for Yoga, Sports, and Movement Professionals

This dynamic and informative training is designed for yoga teachers, movement and sports professionals or practitioners who want to dive deep into the intelligent, responsive world of fascia and explore how to integrate myofascial release techniques into their practice, classes or private sessions.

Fascia is far more than just ‘connective tissue’, it’s a living, breathing, body-wide communication network that affects everything from strength and flexibility to recovery, coordination, and emotional resilience. Drawing from the brilliant work of Thomas Myers' Anatomy Trains and the myofascial meridian model, this training offers a blend of cutting-edge anatomy and embodied practice.

You'll learn how to understand, assess and respond to fascial restrictions and tension patterns, using tools like breath, gentle self-release, yin-inspired movement, and somatic release exercises. This course will give you a clear, practical understanding of fascia and its magic, and show you how to unlock ease, mobility, and vitality for every body!

Course Content

Fascia Fundamentals

● What is fascia? A deep dive into the fascial web

● Key properties: elasticity, glide, hydration, rebound

● The role of fascia in strength, flexibility, posture & recovery

● Fascia and the nervous system: interoception, trauma & regulation

The Myofascial Meridian Model

● Introduction to Anatomy Trains by Thomas Myers

● Understanding the 12 primary myofascial meridians

○ Superficial Back Line

○ Superficial Front Line

○ Lateral Line

○ Spiral Line

○ Deep Front Line, and more

● Mapping fascia onto yoga poses & sports movement

● Identifying imbalances and compensation patterns

Myofascial Release Techniques

● Breath-led, body-safe myofascial self-release

● Tools of the trade: balls, rollers, blocks & hands

● Yin yoga meets fascia: long-held poses with fascial focus

● Releasing through somatic movement, bouncing, and fluid motion

● Techniques to hydrate and rewire tight fascial lines

● Myofascial Manouvres - Full Body Matrix Reset

Application for Yoga & Sports Performance

● How fascia affects range of motion, endurance, and injury prevention

● Sequencing fascia-informed yoga & movement classes

● Supporting athletes with mobility and recovery

● Creating myofascial movement flows for groups or 1:1

● Combining fascia work with strength & core training

Assessment, Observation & Embodied Awareness

● Postural reading through a fascial lens

● The body's tensegrity model

● Teaching students how to feel and not just do

● Empowering self-regulation through interoceptive cues

Teaching Skills & Class Design

● The language of fascia: cueing for awareness and depth

● Creating intelligent, accessible fascia-friendly sequences

● Balancing stimulation, release, and integration

● Teaching themed workshops or incorporating into your regular teaching

● Ethics, boundaries, and touch in fascia-based work

This course includes:

28 Contact Hours with Lead Trainer Anya Hawkes and Guest Specialist Teachers

A Comprehensive Online Training Resource for homework, case studies, self-study and continued learning.

The remaining hours of the course are made up of pre-learning classes, homework, case studies, practice teaching and online classes.