Grounded Hatha
An Inclusive 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course for Real Bodies & Real Lives with Retreat Host training included
Grounded Hatha 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training CourseYoga Teacher Training for Real Bodies
I didn’t come to Yoga feeling confident. I came feeling intimidated, unseen and like I didn’t fit in. I would go to Yoga studios and place my mat in the far back corner, so that I didn’t draw attention to myself.
Even on my own Yoga Teacher Training Course in 2014, I carried the belief that maybe Yoga (or teaching it), wasn’t really meant for people like me.
Despite what I was bombarded with on social media, Yoga changed my life, not because it made me more “Yoga shaped”, but because it taught me how to listen, how to feel and how to be in my body with more honesty and compassion.
When I began teaching in 2014, I made a promise that:
No one would ever leave my class feeling unseen, judged or not “Yoga enough”.
Grounded Hatha is the training I wish had existed when I first started.
What to expectAn inclusive Yoga Teacher Training course for those who love Yoga but never felt like they quite “fit” the Yoga Body stereotype and who want to support their peers in their everyday lives.
A breath-led Hatha Yoga Teacher Training designed for real bodies, real lives and real-world teaching
Flexible at home study. 2 In-person weekends. 1 Immersion Retreat.
You’ll gain knowledge, confidence & real-world experience to support your own students, create your own classes, workshops and Retreats and build a heart-led Yoga business that feels aligned with your life. Because teaching Yoga is about so more than standing at the front of the class, it’s about creating experiences where people feel safe, supported and transformed. Throughout the Grounded Hatha course, you’ll learn not only HOW to teach Yoga, but how to create meaningful wellbeing experiences from your first class, to workshops, courses and your own Retreats.Grounded Hatha is for teachers who want to do things differently.
How the Training Works
Designed with busy, real-life people in mind, the course blends flexible in-home learning (live and recorded sessions) with 2 in-person weekends at a Spa Hotel and a final 3 night immersion Retreat, spread over 6 months.
❋ Hybrid LearningIn this training, the breath governs the practice and you’ll learn how to create classes that are grounding, accessible and well-paced for your students. Stepping away from the current wave of aesthetic alignment, this course will teach you the skills that transform lives, one breath at a time.
❋ Breath-led Hatha YogaAt the heart of this training is a simple belief: Yoga should give people more agency in their bodies, not take it away and you’ll learn how to build this confidence in your own student’s practice (and maybe in your own practice too!)
❋ Choice, Agency & SupportYou’ll gain the knowledge you need to support your own students, create your own classes, workshops & Retreats and run a heart-led sustainable business, in a safe and supportive space, without exhausting yourself.
❋ A Supportive Space
Grounded Hatha 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training CourseOur Yoga Teaching Philosophy
Over the space of 6 months, you’ll learn how to teach breath-led, choice-based Hatha Yoga classes that focus on supporting real-life women in their busy lives. The training covers these 5 main pillars in flexible modules, that fit around your life, job and family:
Want to hear more about the course? Listen to the Podcast episode all about it, here
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You’ll be diving into the history of Yoga, it’s Philosophy and studying ancient texts to understand how these practices are still relevant today, in our busy modern lives, on and off the mat.
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Our signature modules! You’ll learn how to teach beyond the “ideal Yoga body” adapting and modifying Yoga poses, using empowering and positive language, visual & verbal cues & props and introducing your students to Pranayama and Meditation to calm their busy minds.
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Learn how to weave Yoga philosophy into your classes to support your students who are suffering from modern problems due to their busy lives, such as overwhelm, stress and lack Of time. You’ll learn how Yoga can support healthy ageing and how to confidently teach to older beginners.
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In these modules you’ll learn how to manage your classes professionally, how to create a safe and warm environment for your students and ethical teaching practices, so that your classes are inclusive & accessible.
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Teaching Yoga is a skill, but building a sustainable Yoga career requires something more. In these modules I’ll be sharing everything I’ve learnt running my own business, from finding your niche and building a community that trusts and connects with you, to pricing, sales and marketing, creating classes, workshops, courses and Retreats. Going far beyond “how to teach a class”, you’ll learn how to actually run a business that feels aligned and teach in a way that feels sustainable for you.
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Andrew McGonigle (aka Dr Yogi) will be leading the Anatomy & Physiology part of the course. His approach is science-backed, but fun and will cover the basic anatomy & physiology of you to understand why Yoga feels so good! This part of the course is self-paced, but you will be able to meet with Andrew every 5 weeks for a live Q & A session.
Find out more about Andrew here
Grounded Hatha 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
Sessions take place on Zoom on a Tuesday at 7.30pm and are 90 minutes long. Each session will typically include a presentation/discussion followed by a practice. Replays are available of the sessions if you miss any or want to revise them.
Dates for your diary:
8th September (online)
22nd September (online)
6th October (online)
IN PERSON SATURDAY 24th & SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER
10th November (online)
24th November (online)
IN PERSON SATURDAY 28th & SUNDAY 29th NOVEMBER
8th December (online)
15th December (online)
5th January (online)
19th January (online)
FINAL IMMERSION RETREAT FRIDAY 5th - MONDAY 8th FEBRUARY
Our 2 in person weekends are held in a lovely spa hotel near Worcester, with a view over the Malvern Hills. Easily accessible just off the M5 motorway, the hotel has a spa which you will be able to enjoy after the sessions. .
These in-person elements are designed to grow your confidence, help you build connections and embody the teachings. You’ll get hands on teaching experience, with real time feedback and plenty of time for discussions & self-reflection.
Inclusive Yoga Teacher Training Dates
Grounded Hatha 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
The Final Immersion Yoga Retreat
Taking you from Trainee to Yoga Teacher & Retreat Host
This Final Immersion Retreat is your opportunity to bring everything together. You’ll arrive as a trainee and leave as a confident, grounded Yoga Teacher and Retreat Host with practical experience, supportive feedback and the confidence to share Yoga with others.
Unlike many other Yoga Teacher Trainings, you won’t just learn about Retreats, you’ll experience what it takes to plan and host one. Working together, you’ll gain hands-on experience planning and hosting a Retreat for real life guests, creating a meaningful journey from start to finish. You’ll explore creating a Retreat theme, planning workshops and experiences, holding space for guests, the practicalities behind the scenes and building confidence as a Yoga Teacher and Retreat Host.
Alongside this, you’ll complete your final teaching assessment in a supportive environment and take part in rituals and celebrations to really end this journey on a high.
The venue is located just outside Derby, near Belper and surrounded by gorgeous countryside.
Grounded Hatha 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
What’s Included in The Yoga Teacher Training Course?
❋ Access to all the live & recorded training sessions❋ Training Manual ❋ Full access to our live online & on-demand Yoga classes for 12 months (from the date you sign up) worth £250❋ 4 x 1-2-1 online Mentorship sessions during the course❋ 2 x 1 night single occupancy, ensuite room at The Bank House Hotel near Worcester❋ Refreshments, 2 x lunches, 1 x dinner and 1 x breakfast during your hotel stay❋ 3 night Final Immersion Retreat in Derbyshire (accommodation & food included)❋ Training certificate upon completion
Grounded Hatha 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
Can I Do The Course, Even If I’m Not Sure About Being A Yoga Teacher?
Most definitely! A lot of people come to Yoga Teacher Trainings without any big plans or ideas about if they are going to teach (myself included!)They come because they want to understand Yoga more deeply, grow in confidence, and explore a new direction in life.
So many women spend their lives supporting everyone else, family, work, friends etc and often out their own dreams on hold until “the right time”.
Sometimes Yoga Teacher Trainings courses aren’t just about learning how to teach Yoga, they are a permission slip to finally let yourself grow in a new way.
This training will give you the skills you will carry with you for the rest of your life, whether that’s teaching Yoga classes, supporting others or simply just developing your relationship with Yoga.
For Years I have watched women come on my Retreats and discover a confidence and depth they didn’t realise they had! This training was created to take that journey even further.
If you’re feeling unsure, just get in touch! I’m always happy to have a conversation/email/Zoom about anything you need clarification on!
Grounded Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course Investment
Early Bird Price - Book before 1st June 2026
£3100 (£400 deposit secures your space)
Full Course Price - If booked after 1st June 2026
£3400 (£400 deposit secures your space)
6 or 12 month payment plans available, please get in touch to discuss what works best for you!
Many people hesitate when they first see the investment for a teacher training.
Not because they don’t value Yoga, but because spending money on something purely for themselves can feel unfamiliar.
But this training isn’t just a course.
It’s six months of learning, support, personal development and transformation that stays with you for the rest of your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
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There’s really no such thing as being “good” at Yoga. All I ask is that you have a regular practice of 2 or more years, are open learning new things and really passionate about helping others feel good!
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All the live online sessions will be recorded, so you will be able to watch a replay if you miss a session. 100% attendance is required at the in-person weekends in order to pass the course, but I understand things come up sometimes, so this will be discussed with the individual on a case-by-case basis.
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Each module has a task for you to complete, to show your understanding of that topic. You’ll also need to pass your Anatomy & Physiology module, undertake a certain number of classes, and pass your final teaching assessment. I know this sounds like a lot right now, but the course will guide you gently through each stage, so it won’t feel overwhelming!
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You can’t fall behind on this course! The modules are all flexible and can be taken in any order, you’ll pass the course after your final assessment and all the modules have been completed. This course is designed specifically with real life in mind, some weeks you’ll get loads done and other weeks your feet won’t touch the ground! That’s life and this course is here to support that, rather than feel like a burden for you.
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Many people join teacher training without knowing whether they want to teach (myself included!)
They come because they want to understand Yoga more deeply, grow in confidence and explore a new direction in life.Gaining this certification means you can teach straight away, or leave it 1, 2 or even 5 years before starting out! You’ll find the more you learn about Yoga, the more opportunities it opens up for you that you may never have thought of before!
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You’ll be able to get insurance and start teaching Yoga as soon as you have been certified. Where totally depends on you, but you could teach in gyms, studios or start your own classes in community spaces.
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In this methodology we teach how to visually and verbally cue poses, because this is what we use 99% of the time, but you will learn some basic physical adjustments.
We focus on how a pose feels rather than how it looks and giving our students the agency and choice in their own bodies. So if a student is feeling a pose but it doesn’t look like the “perfect” alignment in our head, should we adjust this person physically?
On the rare occasion when a physical adjustment is needed, consent is always required and adjustments are made in a gentle and sensitive way, but only after visual and verbal cues have been offered and/or the students asks for an assist.