Hatha & Restorative Yoga Teacher Training

 

Dates
2nd October 2025 - 17th May 2026

(for all module dates see the drop down menu below)

Price

£3,270 (payment plans and bursaries available)

Sign up to the October 2025 200 hour Teacher Training before the 17th Aug and you'll receive the below extras completely free:

This offer lasts until the 17th August, or until spaces fill!

Course Content

Truly embody what you learn with our broad experiential curriculum. This is a non-dogmatic training which looks at the different schools and teachings of yoga in their historical context.

  • How to sequence yoga courses

  • Yoga asana practice: key principles, alignment & hands-on adjustment

  • Meditation practice and techniques

  • The relevance of neurology for yoga

  • The ethics of practice and teaching yoga

  • Restorative poses for improved sleep and reduced stress

  • Pranayama and how to breathe to de-stress

  • Anatomy and physiology of breath and yoga postures

  • Mobilisation techniques for healthy movement

  • Teaching techniques: verbal skills, hands-on, demonstration, humour

  • Teaching practice in 1-2-1, small and large group settings, with peer and mentor feedback to build your confidence

  • Sequencing classes for beginners, improvers and mixed level students

  • Group sharing and listening

  • Setting up and marketing your yoga business

  • The psychology of yoga, contemporary and ancient texts

  • Yoga philosophy from key texts and contemporary applications

“There is a lot to learn and it’s a transformational ride but the support given by Laura and the team was everything you could ask for. Bristol School of Yoga created a wonderful learning experience and support network to give me the skills and confidence to follow my dream.”
— Kate Goatfield

Student Testimonials

Course Teachers

Laura Gilmore
With over 15 years' teaching experience, Laura leads the training programmes at Bristol School of Yoga and is certified to train teachers to the highest level. Laura shares an in depth knowledge of yoga traditions, meditation practices, pranayama techniques. Read more about Laura.

Kate Brandon
Kate Brandon is a highly experienced specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist with nearly 20 years of experience in both private practice and the NHS. A qualified yoga teacher, she has been teaching anatomy, physiology and movement science topics for yoga teachers for the past decade.

“I cannot thank Laura and the team at the Bristol School of Yoga enough for everything that they have done. I cannot imagine a more wonderful way to transition from yoga student to yoga teacher – even though the student part never stops!”
— Jake

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The course starts with a four-day module (Thursday – Sunday). The rest of the training modules are a mix of two or three days. The days run from 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. with lunch 1.00 - 2.00 p.m. There will be some online content for trainees to work through in their own time as part of the course.

    October 2025 Module Dates

    • Module 1: 2nd - 5th October 2025 (4 days, Thursday - Sunday)

    • Module 2: 7th - 9th November 2025 (3 days, Friday - Sunday)

    • Module 3: 5th - 7th December 2025 (3 days, Friday - Sunday)

    • Module 4: 23rd - 25th January 2026 (3 days, Friday - Sunday)

    • Module 5: 21st - 22nd February 2026 (2 days, Saturday - Sunday)

    • Module 6: 20th - 22nd March 2026 (3 days, Friday - Sunday)

    • Module 7: 25th - 26th April 2026 (2 days, Saturday - Sunday)

    • Module 8: 16th - 17th May 2026 (2 days, Saturday and Sunday)

  • The training days are from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. with an hour for lunch. Lunch is usually from 1.00 - 2.00 p.m.

    • At least 2 years steady practice, including one year of regular practice online or in person with a teacher.

    • An understanding of the key yoga asanas such as trikonasana (triangle pose), vrksasana (tree pose), bhujangasana (cobra), ardo mukha svanasana (down dog) etc. The course teaches you how to teach these and other yoga postures. Having an understanding of what the body is doing in these asanas is key, so that you can draw on your experience when it comes to teach them yourself.

  • You need one day or two evenings a week to study at home. Home study is adaptable to suit your needs & is guided & supported. It will include:

    * Reading the key texts

    * Preparing an anatomy & physiology group presentation

    * Preparing a Yoga sutra presentation

    * Talking together about yoga philosophy concepts as part of the course

    * Observing 6 yoga classes and writing up your observations as a course assignment

    * Teaching 6 yoga classes & reflecting on your teaching as a course assignment

    * Writing a main essay on a yoga topic of your choice

    There are also a couple of reviews, exams & assessments as part of the course. These include:

    * An anatomy & physiology open book exam

    * Studying for your final written review / exam

    * A personal practice assessment - to check you understand the main principles of the yoga postures & practices

    * A final teaching assessment

  • The Hatha & Restorative 200 hour Teacher Training tuition fees are £3,270.

    Payment plans and bursaries are available.

  • Please get in touch if you feel you need an alternative payment plan to make the course financially accessible for you,

    Payment Plan - £1000 deposit payments of £189.16 per month for 12 months
    Total fees - £3,270

    When you apply, you will be asked to pay a £1000 deposit. If your application is successful, you will be automatically signed up to the payment plan which is available on your application date, using the payment method you provided to pay your deposit.

    Your first payment will be taken automatically 1 month after you pay your deposit. Your payment schedule can only be changed with agreement from Bristol School of Yoga.

  • We are committed to enabling and empowering students who have been affected by racism and discrimination - acts that are not compatible with the practice of yoga. Therefore we are offering bursaries on all of our courses specifically for those who have been affected by racism and discrimination.

    Find out more about bursaries →

  • There are a number of books you will need to read and be familiar with before starting the course, and some books that we recommend you read to support your studies. I hope you will find all of them useful throughout life too.

    See the full reading list →

  • The course is registered with and certified by Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK) and Yoga Alliance US. You will also receive a BSY certificate of attendance for 200-hours.

  • All deposits and payments are NON-REFUNDABLE.

    Deferral to a future course is available for a fee and at the discretion of Bristol School of Yoga Ltd, and no later than 3 months prior to the course start date.

    View full Term’s and Conditions here

Featured
Amelia

Expect a thorough sprinkling of history and philosophy and some juicy anatomy, all taught with the right level of humour, spirituality and pragmatism.

Lisa

I really couldn't recommend Laura and the Bristol School of Yoga highly enough - they're an exceptional team of teachers offering a diverse set of training modules who really do live and breathe the values and truth of yoga.

Maddy

Laura has a talent for breaking down Yoga asana in a way that is accessible and easy to remember. She is also extremely knowledgable about the spiritual side to the practice and every student is taught how vital the true essence of yoga is along with being mindful about how important the roots of yoga are and the wonderful culture that created it. Laura gave me the confidence to take my teaching and run with it learning along the way. We are always students!

Denise

Whether it be a foundation course just to deepen your own practice or to become a Yoga Teacher, Laura shares her amazing knowledge and creates truly transformational courses.

Sarah

“Both Laura and Lizzie were a fab team. Laura is exceptional at holding the space and being with everyone in the room and shared her knowledge and wisdom generously. Lizzie is completely of service for everyone; generous, fun and humbling to be around. “

Jake

“I cannot thank the Laura and the team at the Bristol School of Yoga enough for everything that they have done throughout our 200 hour Hatha yoga teacher training course. I cannot imagine a more wonderful way to transition from yoga student to yoga teacher – even though the student part never stops!”

Marianna

“I’ve felt so supported with a healthy dose of challenge and pushing my own comfort zone. I feel the course was structured and held in a really sensitive and thoughtful way.”

Lisa

“The Bristol School of Yoga helped me find my voice. Laura, Ashley, and all the other teachers at BSY are all so unbelievably knowledgeable I was always left feeling amazed and fulfilled after every module. It was such a lovely experience to be able to share openly and learn in a judgment free environment.”

Imogen

“Thank you so much for such a humble delivery and explaining these teachings in such a well-rounded and easily accessible view point. Shining some light on the more mystical magical experiences of practice and empowering them with language and explanation.”

Jen

“I’ve loved every minute of the Yoga Teacher Training course. The process has been as much about personal growth as it has been about learning to teach yoga so I feel like every area of my life has benefited.”