teacher training

Ma’s School of Yoga 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training - An In-Depth Yogic Education for Modern Times

“Living, Teaching, and Transforming Through the Heart of Yoga”

Accredited by Yoga Alliance International | RYS 500 | Advanced Diploma

Ty’n Cellar Farm, Water St, Margam, South Wales
September 2025 – April 2027

Ma’s 500-hour Teacher Training is a 19-month professional development journey that offers a deeply integrative experience — merging applied theory with direct practice. Rooted in the ancient wisdom of yoga and aligned with contemporary standards, this program cultivates authenticity, clarity, and competence in future teachers.

You will explore Yoga as a living path of self-inquiry and transformation, through a framework that honours Hatha and Tantric traditions and also goes beyond, embodied anatomy, and the rich wisdom from many texts of yoga philosophy. This is a call to deepen your own relationship with the state of Yoga, so that your teaching arises from direct, embodied understanding.

Educational Categories Covered

Techniques, Training & Practice

Progressive training in asana, pranayama, meditation, kriyas and mantra
Asana alignment, modifications and variations for diverse bodies
Meditation practices including internal and external focus, and the art of allowing
Nada Yoga (sound), mantra, and inner listening techniques

Teaching Methodology

Intelligent class planning and sequencing
The art of demonstration, verbal direction and responsive cueing
Holding space with authenticity, sensitivity and presence
Understanding the beauty and necessity of restorative practice
Trauma awareness and language refinement in teaching

Philosophy & Subtle Body Studies

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: a guide to meditation and self-mastery
Hatha Yoga Pradipika & Bhagavad Gita in modern context
Mapping the Subtle Body: chakras, nadis, koshas, gunas
Study of the Goddesses of Yoga as expressions of Shakti and how to apply these wisdom teachings

Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics

Musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems
Trauma-informed understanding via Polyvagal Theory
Breath anatomy and the significance of vagal tone
Biomechanics and functional alignment in asana

Lifestyle & Ethics for Teachers

Yamas & Niyamas as ethical foundations – Exploration of new foundations
Professional conduct, ethical class promotion, and legal boundaries
Building inclusive community, navigating teacher-student relationships
Living your yoga beyond the mat

Trainee Practicum Teaching

Supervised teaching of full-length classes
Supervised teaching whilst on Retreat
Peer feedback, journaling, and self-assessment
Culminating 2-hour teaching assessment at the end of training

Guest Teachers

Sama Fabian – Yoga Elder, Aurolab School of Yoga A senior teacher and core shamanic practitioner, Sama offers a special module on Shamanic Lore & Meditation, exploring the shared roots of yoga and shamanism.

Tanya Syed – MA, RCST, SEP, Aurolab School of Yoga Tanya leads a weekend module on Trauma Awareness, bringing her experience in somatic therapy, craniosacral practice, and Yoga of Sound.

Residential Retreat – Introducing the Goddesses of Yoga - Elan Valley, March 2026

A key element of the training is the 5-day residential retreat in the beautiful Elan Valley. During this retreat you will be immersed in the wisdom of the Goddesses of Yoga and each student will

teach a class during the retreat, receiving constructive feedback from Michele and peers. You will be given your topic and through which medium you will share prior to the retreat. Retreat costs are included in your course fee. Travel not included.

Course Dates

2025: Sept 6–7 | Oct 4–5 | Nov 8–9 | Dec 13–14

2026: Jan 17–18 | Feb 7–8 | Mar 23–27 Retreat | Apr 18–19 | May 9–10 | Jun 6–7 | Jul 11–12 | Sept 5–6 | Oct 3–4 | Nov 7–8 | Dec 5–6

2027: Jan 9–10 | Feb 6–7 | Mar 13–14 | Apr 17–18

Course Requirements & Prerequisites

Minimum 2 years of dedicated yoga practice.

Attendance at all sessions – if illness or an emergency occurs then the student will be required to plan to catch up on work missed, zoom recordings will be provided where possible.

Attendance on the retreat Completion of home practice, assignments, teaching practicum Openness to transformation, self-responsibility and group study.

Tuition & Payment Options

Full Fee: £4950 (includes retreat, refreshments & materials) Deposit: £600 (non-refundable, due upon acceptance)

Payment Plans: Option 1: 5 instalments of £870 Option 2: Monthly direct debit (£311 x 14 months)

Other options available by arrangement prior to the course start.

Application & Contact

Apply: michele@masyoga.co.uk – Please get in touch for the full course brochure and application form.

Call: 07793 544 956

Applications are open. You will be invited to a friendly, informal meeting with Michele if you’re not a current student. This can be in person or via Zoom.