At the Old School Studio, Long Melford.
Saturdays 08.30 - 17:30 / Sundays 08.30 - 17:30.
(You are welcome to arrive anything from an hour before the start times to settle in, have a cuppa, chat to the tutors and students, or spend time on your mat in your own practice. Please arrive no later than 15 mins before the start time).
The fee includes all tuition and mentoring with Laurence, Brenda, and Ali, guest teachers and tutors, workshops and the course manual.
The course manual is a folder which you receive at the first weekend. The course material is printed out, so more time can be spent in practice and discussion, rather than writing. The folder enables you to add your own notes, and will be an invaluable reference throughout your teaching career.
Student insurance, while on the training, with Yoga Alliance Professionals, is included. The exciting thing about East of England Yoga School is that you start to teach quite soon on in the course, so by the time you are fully qualified you already have plenty of practical teaching experience.
Free attendance to Laurence’s public yoga lessons, where you will get experience teaching by assisting in class.
At each weekend session, a selection of herbal teas and fruit are provided, and you bring your own lunches (we just ask you to avoid garlic!). You are welcome to bring your own coffee, ‘normal’ tea and milk products if needed. There is a fridge and stove in the kitchen.
There are no required text books, as you will possibly already have a bit of a library of yoga books, or you will slowly add to your collection according to your interests, and which are helpful on your personal yoga path. We do, however, have a great list of recommended books that we and past students have found useful. We will discuss them with you during the course.
There is an expectation that you attend a regular yoga class with your regular teacher, AND attend and log a minimum of 10 other classes to broaden your experience and knowledge of different teaching styles (not included in course hours).
You will be required to keep a personal journal throughout your training.
Your ‘business’ folder – approx. £10 (discussed on the course)… so don’t spend anything yet!
First Aid Certificate: ‘Emergency First Aid at Work’ valid for 3 years, and regularly updated. It is recommended to have this by the fourth month of the course.
If, for any reason, you need to miss a module or day of the training, you will be charged up to £100 for access to a recorded copy of the sessions, which you must catch up in your own time. This includes absence due to illness. Failure to do so may affect your course assessment. If you would rather catch up in person it can be arranged at the studio, for £300 per missed day.
Once qualified, you will need to obtain annual membership with a Yoga Organisation. We recommend Yoga Alliance Professionals or the Independent Yoga Network.
Once qualified, you will also need insurance, which the above organisations offer. If you already have insurance, ask your insurer if they will also cover yoga teaching.
Accommodation: if you need somewhere local to stay for the weekend modules, let us know. There are modern B&B’s and stunning 14th centaury pubs which we can recommend. If you have time, stay longer so you can enjoy all the area has to offer.
Transport: If you need a lift to and from Sudbury train station, we are happy to pick you up and drop you off.
