Yoga Ireland
Yoga teacher training courses in Ireland
Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training Courses
Two-year teacher training courses leading to a Introductory Teaching
Certificate (internationally recognised Iyengar qualification) are
regularly run in Dublin. It is necessary to have attended regular
classes with an Iyengar Yoga teacher for three years to be eligible for
Teacher Training. For an application form and further details
please contact Aisling Guirke (aislingguirke@eircom.net / 087 2891664) or Margaret at the Iyengar yoga centre of North Dublin (info@iyengaryogacentre.com / 086 803 1885).
The
Yoga Therapy and training Centre (YTTC)
The Yoga Therapy & Training Centre was founded by
Marie Quail in 1995. The head office is based in Cabra, Newry, Co. Down
and has three other centres which are located in Dublin, L`Derry and
Lisburn.
With a reputation for excellence in Yoga Teacher and Therapy Training,
courses are available at all four locations plus Ardee and Cork. The
Teacher Training Course is delivered within a two year period on a part
time basis while the Yoga Therapy Course is delivered in modules
currently available in Dublin and L’Derry
For more information on courses in 2008, visit www.yogaireland.com
The
Irish Yoga Association Course
The Irish Yoga Association runs a part time four year
teacher training diploma course based in Dublin. Course starts every
September (apply to the IYA in writing before the end of May,
applicants must have been studying yoga for at least two years).
The syllabus includes Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Relaxation
Techniques, Philosophy, Anatomy & Physiology, First Aid and
Psychology. This course is recognised by the European Union of Yoga.
For further information, visit the Irish
Yoga Association Web site or call 01.4929213 or 087.2054489 for an
application form.
The IYA is also running a post graduate 120 hours course in Tulamore,
starting in April 2008. Click here
to download information about it (large PDF file, broadband
recommended).
Clonlea yoga studio
Clonlea Yoga Studio teacher training course is based on the Viniyoga of Yoga. The course consists of 500 contact hours over 3 years. Introductory Course 2 day's workshop, and Foundation Course 5 weekends are a prerequisite for the 3 years teacher training course. The teacher training course is accredited with the British Wheel of Yoga.
For further information Contact: Hanne Gillespie, Telephone: 01 2889012 email: hanneg@eircom.net or see www.clonlea-yoga-studio.com
The
Elbowroom, Dublin
Foundation Yoga Teacher Training Course
The elbowroom teacher training courses is a part time 200 hour course
starting October 2007. This multi-disciplinary style of teaching will
give a solid foundation for aspiring teachers or those looking to
deepen and focus their practice. It draws on a number of yoga
traditions, including Iyengar, Ashtanga, Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga. For
information email info@the-elbowroom.com, Tel +353 1 6779859 or see
www.the-elbowroom.com
Pre
& Post Natal Teacher Training
The Elbowroom also offers a teacher training module for those wishing
to teach yoga for the perinatal period. The modules include, yoga for
pregnancy empowering birth through yoga, Teaching partner workshops and
post natal yoga. See
www.the-elbowroom.com,
email
info@the-elbowroom.com or call 01 6779859.
Dynamic
Yoga teacher trainig with Godfrey Devereux
This 215 hour course been developed over 20 years by
internationally recognised teacher Godfrey Devereux to provide a safe
and relevant grounding in the dynamics of teaching Astanga Vinyasa
Flow. The Dublin-based training is in two parts: foundation and weekend
intensives covering 125 postural, 10 breathing and 7 meditation
techniques as well as the 7 bandhas and philosophy/psychology.
Certification is approved by the Independent Yoga Network and The Yoga
Register. See
www.dynamicyoga.com or call 01 453 7386.
Inner
Yoga Trust.
The
Inner Yoga Trust, founded by Jenny Beeken (author of Yoga of the
Heart) are hosting a three year Teacher Awareness Programme in
Leixlip, Co. Kildare. This course is accredited by the British Wheel
of Yoga.
The
programme begins in Oct 2008 with a Foundation Year consisting of 7
non-residential weekends. The
Foundation Course
is designed to give students an understanding of the Inner Yoga
approach to postures and the importance of connecting this with the
eight limbs of yoga.
Yogabugs
yoga for children teacher training weekends
Are being held in Northern Ireland and Dublin. Click here for more details,
or contact info@yogabugs.com.
Vinyasa flow teacher training course (200
hour certification program) in Dublin, Cork and Enniskillen.
A ten-month intensive in the lineage of Krishnamacharya, designed for
the serious practitioner to help refine teaching skills and create a
dynamic and intelligent practice. This certification programme is
recognised by the International Registry- Yoga Alliance. Visit www.vinyasaflowyoga.net for more information and to download an
application form. Call Dave, 01.6587800 /
david@vinyasaflowyoga.net for
more details.
Teacher
training in Galway and Waterford
Yoga Alliance International certified. 220 Hr programme over 11 months
with one week residential intensive. Next courses starting in Feb 2009.
The eight limbs of yoga grounded primarily in the lineage of Sri
Krishnamacharya (a combination of vinyasa and long holdings of classis
postures), combined with yoga therapy, yoga philosophy and the basics
of Ayurveda. Intended for sincere synthesis-orientated practioners who
want to develop teaching skills and grow consciously and creatively
through the path of yoga. See www.greenlotus.net or phone Carol Murphy on 0877903565.
Contempory
Yoga
Contemporary Yoga Teacher Training with Marianne
Gabriel and Charlie Stevens. A two year training with an emphasis on
soulfulness, personal and group process as well as in depth practice
and study. Based in Cork City with residentials in other parts of
Ireland. For details, see www.contemporaryyoga.com
or email info@contemporaryyoga.com.
Kundalini
Yoga Teacher Training course
Running over 9 weekends beginning in ealry 2009 held in Co. Limerick
close to Limerick Junction. The Aquarian Teacher Training programme in
Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan is recognised by the Yoga
Alliance and is supported by the Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association of Ireland. Contact Jai Kartar for more details at 087 333 9642.
Yoga
Therapy Ireland
Offers an accredited 2 years Teacher Training Course, held in Dublin
and open to all those who have completed a minimum of two
years
continuous and regular Yoga practice. The
course covers all
aspects of Yoga including Asanas, Breathing Techniques and Pranayama,
Philosophy, Kriyas, Mudras, Bandhas, Relaxation, Meditation, Teaching
Skills, Anatomy and Physiology, First Aid and is monitored by two
independent bodies.
Upcoming courses:
- "Stretch Yourself" Yoga for Children 4-day Programme
Starts January 2008 and runs on the following dates: 13th Jan, 27th Jan, 10th Feb and 24th Feb 2008. This course is offered to all qualified Yoga teachers who aspire to teach Yoga in primary schools. For more information click here - "Further Your
Yoga Journey" A 6-day Foundation course, Marino Institute of Education,
starts January 2008. For more information click here
- Post Graduate Yoga Course, commences January 2008.
This course is open to qualified Yoga teachers. For more information visit click here
For more information on the above courses, see www.yogatherapyireland.com, email: yti@eircom.net or call 01 2352120.
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