Level 3 yoga teacher training

Your journey to become a leading yoga teacher starts with this industry-leading course

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Yoga instructor in HFE shirt leading class doing downward dog pose

Industry-leading level 3 diploma in teaching yoga

Become a world-class yoga instructor by mastering ancient yogic principles and philosophy with this intensive, industry-leading course.

  • Course type:

    Attended, online-virtual

  • Time to qualify:

    10-14 weeks

  • Entry requirements:

    No entry requirements

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Book your place for only £100 deposit

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    Total payable £945.25 5% discount £49.75

  • 6 month payment plan

    1 x £150 and 5 x £149 Minimum deposit £100 Total payable £995

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With our enrol now, train later facility, you can:

  • Start your learning today
  • Select your attendance later
  • Get full access to all your materials
  • Complete your online assessments
  • Get full support from our team
  • Make good progress towards completion

Note: You'll have 12 months from your enrolment date to book your course dates.

This facility is provided in-line with our Terms of Business

£995


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Payment Options

  • Pay in full

    Total payable £945.25 5% discount £49.75

  • 6 month payment plan

    1 x £150 and 5 x £149 Minimum deposit £100 Total payable £995

Enrol Now, Train Later

Enrol today and book your training days at a later date.

Learn more
Close

Enrol Now, Train Later

For our attended and virtual courses, if you don't know your availability right now but you want to get started, no problem...

With our enrol now, train later facility, you can:

  • Start your learning today
  • Select your attendance later
  • Get full access to all your materials
  • Complete your online assessments
  • Get full support from our team
  • Make good progress towards completion

Note: You'll have 12 months from your enrolment date to book your course dates.

This facility is provided in-line with our Terms of Business

Course overview: Level 3 yoga teacher training

This yoga teacher training course will enrich you with the knowledge of ancient yogic principles and philosophy and how to transform these into engaging classes for your clients. Take a look at what you'll learn and how you'll be assessed in this level 3 yoga teacher training course - you're only one step away from starting your rewarding yoga career.

As a practice, yoga has a rich and fascinating history that dates back well over 5,000 years. Today, yoga is a holistic form of exercise used by many to create a stronger connection between the mind, body and spirit, develop flexibility, improve posture and aid relaxation.

Reports in recent years suggest that yoga is the single most popular form of group exercise in the UK with over 1.2 million people taking part in classes in any given month.

Our level 3 yoga teacher training course is a qualification designed to help you become a successful and impactful yoga instructor.

On your journey to become a yogi, we’ll provide you with flexible study options to suit your schedule, practical yoga experience, and bespoke learning resources which include video lectures and yoga asana demonstrations.

  • Entry requirements

    There are no formal entry requirements for this level 3 yoga teacher training course, but it would be beneficial if you already have a Level 2 Gym or Level 2 Exercise to Music qualification. Additionally, it would be ideal if you have experience performing yoga asana (poses) and attending yoga classes, this will give you the best possible head start.

  • Accreditations

    This Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga is fully accredited by YMCA Awards and recognised by CIMSPA, as well as national and international health and fitness employers.

  • Career progression

    Completing this level 3 yoga teacher training course is the key to unlock CV Connect, our ground-breaking employment resource which allows you to instantly put your CV in front of thousands of employers from a range of health clubs, gyms leisure centres and more, from well-known brands to smaller independent providers.

  • CIMSPA CPD points

    This qualification is mapped to CIMSPAs professional standards and is worth 10 CIMSPA CPD Points.

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Our programmes, which offer impeccable standards, accessibility and content diversity, are a great source of pride for us.

As a training prover with extensive experience and years of expertise behind us, we have developed a yoga qualification which is engaging yet fairly priced.

Special Offers, Discounts and Deals

We are committed to quality, fairness and transparency, which is why we openly list our course prices on our website for all to see. We don’t engage in discounting, bargaining or deal-making and our price promise ensures that all our students pay the same fair price for their training and qualifications.

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20% deposit: £199

This programme can be funded with
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Purchase Order

£995

Provide a purchase order on enrolment
and settle the invoice within 30 days*

*Only available for business bookings and subject to the appropriate due diligence.

Pay in Full

£945

Get a 5% prompt payment discount
when you pay your fees in full.

Buy Now, Pay Later

£995

Term: 6 months

Buy now and pay later with
our INTEREST FREE payment plans.

Payment Calculator

Purchase Order

£995

Provide a purchase order on enrolment
and settle the invoice within 30 days*

*Only available for business bookings and subject to the appropriate due diligence.

We've got your back

On hand Monday to Friday, you'll have your own friendly support tutor there to help you when you need it, from revision tips to career advice. When you need them, they'll be there to help via:

  • Phone

  • Email

  • Video call

  • Webinar

Got a question?
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What you'll learn

Becoming a world-class yoga instructor takes much more than simply learning poses and breathing techniques. This is why we’ve designed a course that simply goes above and beyond, and that’s exactly what you need to further your yoga career.

Here’s a brief overview of what you’ll encounter on your level 3 yoga teacher training journey:

  • History and philosophy of yoga

    History of yoga - ancient to modern
    Ancient yoga texts
    Four paths to yoga
    Meditation and mantra
    Mudras, bandhas & kriyas
    Six schools of Indian philosophy

  • Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health

    Anatomical terminology
    The skeletal system
    The muscular system
    The cardiorespiratory system
    Energy and nervous systems
    The digestive system

  • Teaching and practicing yoga

    Information gathering for yoga instruction
    Main phase
    Closing a yoga session
    Communication skills and wider teaching skills
    Using Sanskrit
    Progressive exercise programming

  • Understanding yoga asanas

    Ancient asana references
    Asana practice and benefits
    Developing effective asana practice
    Alignment and centring
    Directing prana and awakening energy centres
    Stretching and strengthening

  • Yogic breathing and pranayama

    Benefits and outcomes of pranayama
    Diaphragmatic breathing
    Thoracic breathing
    Clavicular breathing
    Posture and body positioning
    Contraindications to pranayama

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One yoga career.
Endless possibilities.

Join many of our yoga graduates who are working with some of the world's leading health clubs and studios. Maybe you'll open your own studio or retreat...the sky's the limit, but with this level 3 yoga teacher training course, you're sure to find your feet in the yoga industry.

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How you'll be assessed

Learning about yoga is one thing, but to really exceed you’ll need to demonstrate the knowledge and skills you’ve gained. Our level 3 yoga teacher training course gives you ample opportunity to do that and here’s an overview of what you’ll encounter.

You can also take a look at this video which demonstrates the different assessment types so you have an idea of what to expect.

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Theory

  • Multiple choice
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Principles of exercise and fitness
25%

Practical

  • Deliver a yoga class
  • Deliver Surya Namaskara sequence
  • Unlimited resits
25%

Coursework

  • Design a yoga session plan
  • Design progressive programme
  • Scenario-based
25%

Workbooks

  • Health, safety and welfare
  • Know how to support clients
  • Complete in your own time

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