Gopala Yoga Teacher Training

About the Event

The goal of this Yoga Teacher training is to educate and train students how to teach Hatha Yoga, Hatha-flow Yoga and Vinyasa style Yoga classes which are the primary styles James teaches on a weekly basis. Equally James’ intention is to provide weekly coaching to students to help them develop and grow mentally, physically and spiritually over the year. The course will cover meditation, spirituality, personal philosophy, Ayurveda and self-healing etc. Therefore, it is not necessarily only for those who want to be teachers but also for those who are looking to expand their knowledge in all areas of health, wellbeing, spirituality and yoga. James will provide coaching over the 11-month period to assist students reach their desired goals.  The start date is Friday 4th September 2025.  The course will take place on Fridays, 10.30am-4pm, with a 40 min lunch break (equaling 5 hours per day).  It will run for a total of 36 Fridays which equals 180 contact hours and 20 hours of non-contact (NCH)/self-study. We will take breaks around most of the major holidays and half terms to work around those participants who have children in schools whilst still reaching our 200 hours. We will not be able to work exactly during the summer holidays due to the need to meet the hours required for the course. The students will have 4 x 5 hour Non-Contact hour (NCH) periods (equaling 20 hours). This will give time during the course where students will take time to digest the information given to them by writing essays on the subjects covered and preparing their own class and preparing for the final examination. These assignments are compulsory part of the course Students are expected to attend the whole course however a minimum of 80% attendance of contact hours (144 hours, equating to the maximum of 7 Friday sessions missed) is necessary to qualify as a certified teacher, as well as completing all assignments and passing the final written and practical assessment.