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 (YTTC)
is Ireland’s largest yoga training body with local Yoga Centres
nationwide. The organisation was founded in 1996 to give practitioners
in Ireland the opportunity to study locally towards an internationally
recognised qualification, meeting National Occupational Standards. The
YTTC runs specialist courses on yoga for pregnancy, teaching yoga to
children and chair yoga, as well as a 15 months (one weekend per month)
Level One Diploma courses which covers asana techniques, teaching
skills, relaxation, meditation and anatomy.
For details on the YTTC teacher training courses, see 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
Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre Teacher Training course October 2009 - January 2010
A residential Teacher Training course with David
Muehsam and covering Asana, Pranayama, Mudhra and Bandha, and
including meditation within a daily practice. Yoga Alliance
International certified. 200 Hour programme over two residential
modules of 16 days each. Open to those who have completed a
minimum of 4 years practice.
Click here for an application form
The
Elbowroom, Dublin
Run a 250 hour Yoga Alliance Registered Course.
This course is suitable for experienced yogis (min 2 years practice)
wishing to further their practice and develop teaching skills, as well
as for practitioners that simply wish to deepen their level of
understanding and practice of 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.
Vinyasa flow teacher training course (200
hour certification program) in Dublin, Cork and Mullingar.
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, 01-2053935 /
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.
Yogaworks teacher training in Dublin
Yogaworks, one of the
largest providers of yoga classes in America - has spent the last 15+
years developing a teacher training program that has trained many
internationally known yogis including Shiva Rea and Seane Corn. The
200hour training integrates the Krishnamacharya lineage - Iyengar,
Ashtanga and the teachings of Desikachar and is accredited by Yoga
Alliance. Commences August 2009. Contact The Yoga Room 01 2196666.
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 June 09 with a Foundation Year consisting of 6 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.
As an introduction and to get an idea of what’s involved, we are hosting “Taster Days” on 16/17th May 09. More info click here or call Kevin @ 0872853647
Yoga Alliance teacher training course in Wicklow
Yoga Sacred Space,
in Wicklow town, is running a Yoga Alliance registred 200 hours Teacher
trainig course starting April 2009 (one weekend / month to March 2010).
Contact info@yogasacredspace.com for more details.
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. For more information, see www.yogatherapyireland.com, email: yti@eircom.net or call 01 2352120.
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