Do you want to become
an exceptional Yoga Teacher?
Deepen your practice and understanding of yoga for your own personal development?
Share the life-changing gift of yoga with others?
Learn how to teach this ancient discipline via the latest online technology along with in-person connection?
Get an Internationally Recognised 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certificate from the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine?
Command a higher rate of pay in gyms and studios or start out on your own and do something you LOVE for a living?
Hi! We’re Victoria Cunningham, the Founder of the Ordinary People Academy, and Claire Brennan Clancy of Claire’s Yoga Studio in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland.
With a collective 30+ years of teaching, studio ownership, designing in-person and online foundation and continuing education in the wellness field and more, we bring to the table a unique combination of yoga experience and business prowess that no one else in Northern Ireland has.
We are excited to launch the fourth round of our flagship in-person Yoga Teacher Training to train you how to become an exceptional Yoga Teacher.
In addition to the practical yoga teaching skills you’ll gain, you will also receive the latest in teaching trauma-informed classes, Ayurveda and Kundalini kriyas. In short, you’ll get a personal development education as well as a professional development one!
You also get free access to Stretch Your Biz online business course to help you create a successful career as a Yoga Teacher so you are ready to hit the ground running in 2025.
CURRICULUM
The entire Ordinary People Academy Yoga Teacher Training curriculum is designed around the following elements:
FOUNDATION, EXPRESSION AND VISION
as these 3 elements are the cornerstone of Ordinary People Academy Founder Victoria’s Yoga Teaching and Pilates Instruction.
The FOUNDATION element includes:
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Yoga history
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Health and Safety
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Western Anatomy and Physiology
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Sanskrit (the language of Yoga)
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Yoga Asana
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Pranayama
The EXPRESSION element includes:
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Yoga philosophy (the important texts of Yoga)
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Different styles of Yoga
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Eastern Anatomy and Physiology
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Mantras (including OM)
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The Voice of the Yoga Teacher
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How to create trauma-sensitive yoga classes
The VISION element includes:
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Planning yoga classes
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Sequencing yoga classes
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Theming yoga classes
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Meditation/Relaxation
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An Introduction to Ayurveda (the Sister Science to Yoga)
- How to teach yoga classes online
MAIN POINTS OF DIFFERENCE
There are a lot of different Yoga Teacher Training courses out there which can make it difficult to choose the one that’s right for you.
So, if you like…
- In-person interaction with your course tutors and access to their 30+ years of combined Yoga Teaching experience
- Hands-on practice of teaching skills so you develop as a teacher rather than having to write essays to prove your worth as a student
- A chance to try out different styles of hatha yoga to find the one that fits your style of teaching rather than having to teach to a set script
- A personal development education using proven tools for transformation as well as professional development training
- A strong business skills element where we work with you to become a LEADER and not just a teacher
- A learning experience in which you feel encouraged and accepted no matter how advanced your asana practice
- Small class size (max. 8 people) so you can learn directly from the tutors rather than being a face in the crowd
Then the Ordinary people Academy Yoga Teacher Training is the one for you!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT WILL WE COVER IN THIS COURSE?
In the OPA Yoga Teacher Training we work on the principles of FOUNDATION, EXPRESSION and VISION. This will incorporate:
Practice & Training (100 hours)
Teaching Methodology (15 hours)
Anatomy & Physiology (30 hours)
Yoga Philosophy & History of Yoga (15 hours)
Teaching Experience (20 hours)
Learner Achievement Portfolio (20 hours)
WHAT STYLE OF YOGA ARE WE LEARNING?
The OPA 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course focuses on the fundamentals of Hatha Yoga which are key to all styles of yoga. Your principal tutor (Claire) has trained in Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa Flow, Pre-Natal, Children’s and Restorative Yoga amongst others while so all these different influences will be brought together into your training.
The certificate you receive will allow you to teach Hatha yoga which is a very broad designation and will allow you to find your distinct and personal teaching style. Victoria is intentionally seeking students for this programme who want to find their own voice as a yoga teacher. While she will certainly provide you with a multitude of strong tools and templates to build with, this is your time to learn and share what yoga means to you.
WHAT DO YOU EXPECT OF ME?
We ask that you ensure at least an 80% attendance and completion of course and practical homework.
You will also be assessed according to the Yoga Alliance guidelines.
Assessment:
1. Students will complete a Learner Achievement Portfolio showcasing their knowledge in the main elements of the course
2. Students will be required to create a 6-week class outline to ensure their knowledge is deeper than teaching one class
3. Students will complete a practical assessment of their teaching skills
All successful graduates will receive a certificate of completion from StretchBodyMind and RYT 200 (Registered Yoga Teacher) status from IPHM.
WHAT IF I CAN'T DO A CERTAIN POSE?
You are definitely not alone! But no one needs to be able to put their leg behind their head (or even close) to participate. This course helps you build your skills and confidence to then create the same safe, supportive environment for your future students and does not teach you to become a human pretzel (unless, of course, you were previously!) although your flexibility and confidence in the yoga asanas will improve through the regular practice.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE'RE DONE?
Once you have received your certificate of completion from the Ordinary People Academy you can register with Yoga Alliance Professionals at the 200-hour level which will allow you to use the letters RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) after your name, join the Yoga Alliance Professionals register as a Yoga Teacher and apply for work in many studios, gyms and health clubs.
It is recommended that you begin teaching as soon as you complete the course to small groups of friends and neighbours so that you are developing what you have learned during your training.
The benefits of completing an intensive yoga study are not limited to teaching, however. Many students who take teacher training programmes never intend to teach. Participants find that the in-depth nature of this programme helps them to deepen their personal yoga practice. Since each training session is on a 1:1 basis and bespoke to you, the potential for growth is orders of magnitude larger than the growth that can be attained in a normal group class setting.
CAN I CREATE A BUSINESS FROM THIS COURSE?
When you become a yoga teacher, you are essentially starting a small business. Not enough people talk about this, but it’s true. Even if you’re only teaching one class a week at your local community centre, you still need to know how to write a catchy yet clear class description, get the word out about your classes and connect with all those students you really want to teach. So this course gives you access to my online business course Stretch Your Biz and I will walk you through the ins and outs of how to start your teaching with a clear plan in place so that you can get (and keep!) the students and classes you want.
You will leave this training with a 6-week series in hand, ready to teach the moment you get your graduation certificate. This includes a theme for the series, the sequences, and the marketing materials – all of which you’ll create along the way with the support of our training community. No teacher training programme would be complete without a closer look at the ethical guidelines and responsibilities of the yoga teacher. Therefore the course will also cover some key aspects of the business aspect of teaching yoga such as liability and insurance. There will also be a lecture on teaching online.
SCHEDULE
This course is a mixture of:
- 10 x in-person weekend sessions from 9.30am – 6pm each day (plus additional pre-recorded lectures)
- One years’ access to the online studio with pre-recorded training videos and recordings of some live sessions
Weekend 1 – 16 & 17 November 2024
Weekend 2 – 14 & 15 December 2024
Weekend 3 – 11 & 12 January 2025
Weekend 4 – 8 & 9 February 2025
Weekend 5 – 8 & 9 March 2025
Weekend 6 – 12 & 13 April 2025
Weekend 7 – 10 & 11 May 2025
Weekend 8 – 24 & 25 May 2025
Weekend 9 – 7 & 8 June 2025
Weekend 10 (Assessment) – 21 & 22 June 2025
VENUE
The in-person Yoga Teacher Training will take place in the intimate surroundings of Claire’s Yoga Studio, 1 Beechgrove Heights, Magherafelt BT45 5EF.
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PAY IN FULL
- YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (£5000 value)
- Access to the Stretch Your Biz online business course (£497 value)
- Hard Copy Teacher Training Manual (£50 value)
- Care Package (£125 value)
- Private WhatsApp Group (£300 Value)
- One year’s access to Online Training Studio after graduation (£3,000 Value)
- PAY-IN-FULL BONUS = 1:1 Coaching Session with OPA Founder Victoria to map out your vision for your Yoga career (£250 Value)
TOTAL = £9,222
10 INSTALMENTS
- YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (£5000 value)
- Access to the Stretch Your Biz online business course (£497 value)
- Hard Copy Teacher Training Manual (£50 value)
- Care Package (£125 value)
- Private WhatsApp Group (£300 Value)
- One year’s access to Online Training Studio after graduation (£3,000 Value)
TOTAL = £8,972
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