FAQ

I am a Hatha / Ashtanga / Restorative / Yin / Vinyasa / Flow / Prenatal / Chair Yoga Teacher. Is this course suitable for me?

Yes!

This course is especially designed for yoga teachers and teachers in training.

Mental health aware and therapeutic yoga is designed to apply to ANY style of yoga teaching.

It’s important to know that therapeutic yoga is not a new style of yoga, but rather a set of principles that can be applied to any style of yoga that you’re teaching.

I am a Psychologist / Psychotherapist / Social Worker. Is this course suitable for me?

This course is for you if you are a helping professional and want to integrate yoga and somatic tools into your client and patient sessions. To take this course, you need some yoga knowledge and be willing to practice yoga throughout this course. You’ll learn a lot of valuable information and techniques to integrate into your sessions.  This training does not replace an initial 200h yoga TTC, so it doesn’t educate you as an all-round yoga teacher. It is a continuing education program for yoga teachers and mental health professionals that enjoy yoga and mindfulness practices.

I’m not a yoga teacher. How will this training benefit me in 1:1 consultations with clients outside a yoga hall?

I’m not a yoga teacher or therapist, can I take this course?

It depends. We welcome all professionals that are in a position of help and service AND who are experienced yoga practitioners. We welcome teachers in training, therapists in training, and other professionals in training too. If you’re a serious yoga student thinking of a career change, you’re welcome to join this course too. Some prior knowledge of yoga is needed for this course.

Can I take this course for my own healing?

While this program for sure offers a lot of personal development, it is designed for people who are already working in an area where they help others, like yoga teachers and therapists, or those who are studying for such a career. In other words, you’ll learn a lot of information and skills to help others that you can also use to help yourself, but the focus of the program is to train practitioners, not to heal yourself.

This course does not offer personal therapy. If you are severely struggling with your own mental health, please find a qualified healthcare professional to work with.

Is this a psychotherapy training?

No. While we cover both Western and Eastern psychology in this course as well as psychotherapeutic techniques, this course is not a degree in psychotherapy. During this course, you’ll learn therapeutic skills and practices to support students in their psychological healing that you can integrate into your yoga classes and 1-on-1 sessions.

How long is this course?

The course takes a full academic year, from September until the end of June with breaks in Autumn, Christmas, Spring, and Easter.

Is this an online course?

Yes, all classes take place online through a combination of pre-recorded classes and private 1-on-1 sessions at specific times throughout the course.

Will I get the chance to practice teaching?

Yes, absolutely. Gaining teaching practice and confidence is an important aspect of this course. During some of your 1-on-1 sessions, you’ll be able to practice teaching and receive teacher feedback to help you gain skills and confidence. On top of that, you are encouraged to practice teaching with your friends, and we encourage you to start integrating what you learn as soon as possible into your current classes or client sessions.

How many hours do I need to dedicate to coursework?

On average 2 hours per week. This includes watching a pre-recorded class and possibly doing some homework. While we try to keep coursework outside of class to a minimum, you are encouraged to keep practicing what you’ve learnt between classes. Sometimes you’ll receive an additional video or audio practice to help you deepen your own practice throughout the week.

You will also be asked to read a book from our reading list.

Will we have weeks off?

Yes, we schedule your classes according to your calendar and needs. You can choose your own pace and ask for extra time to digest materials or if you go on a holiday. Just note that you have 12 months to complete the course. Most students complete the course in 8-10 months.

What certificate will I get after completing this course?

After completing your coursework, you will receive a certificate ‘100h Yoga for Mental Health Teacher Training’. You can claim the course hours with Yoga Alliance as continuing education (CE) hours.

Does this course certificate allow me to become a yoga teacher?

This course is a continuing professional education course. This means that it doesn’t qualify you as a yoga teacher if you do not already hold a 200h certificate. While this course covers topics like yoga postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and yoga psychology, it covers them at a more specialist level. This means that we won’t cover the basics of teaching yoga.

Is this course approved by the Yoga Alliance?

Yes, we are a registered YACEP. After completing this course, you can claim your course hours as continuing education hours with Yoga Alliance.

Are the exams for this course difficult?

We know that the word ‘exams’ can bring up a whole lot of anxiety. From our experience, exams are necessary in order to test a student’s ability to run safe classes for mental health. Passing this exam gives the student extra confidence to then go out and teach, knowing that they are able to help and hold space for their students. It also makes sure that in the occasional case where a student demonstrates that they are absolutely not ready to offer this work, we can withhold certification until the student is ready.

The exam is not a big scary event. It consists of your participation in class, your coursework, and teaching a 30-minute class. 

Do you offer refunds?

No. If for any reason you are not able to complete the course in 12 months due to unforeseen circumstances, like illness, you can complete the course at a later time as you’ll have lifetime access to all the recorded materials. However, the 1-on-1 sessions need to be completed within 12 months of signing up. If you are unable to schedule your 1-on-1 sessions within this timeframe (maximum 1 session per week) and still want to receive a certificate, you’ll have to schedule and pay for individual sessions. This is possible within 3 years of signing up.

Do you offer scholarships?