Yoga Teacher Training

In January 2018 I started a yoga teacher training with Kathryn Moynihan in Cork’s the Yoga Loft studio. It is a 200 hour yoga course, spread over 10 weekends. The yoga teacher training is a culmination of our combined teaching experience, which is close to thirty years (!), and countless hours of teaching, being a student at various workshops and retreats, and most importantly: the daily practise we both do, of asana, pranayama and meditation.

We have now done 5 years of training together, and are continually assessing and changing our course content due to feedback from our trainees and our own experiences. We have similar views on the practice and the different aspects of it, but at the same time we have different experiences and passions, which I believe adds to the richness of the training. Because as anyone involved in this area will tell you, there is no ‘one’ way, or one ‘right’ way, but just the way that is right for YOU. We are all learning together.

Our next yoga teacher training will begin in January 2024. Application process is now open .

Our 2020 yoga teacher training began as an in-studio experience, but due to Covid restrictions we had to move online after only 2 months. Initially moving the training online was something we had resisted, as we believed that a yoga training needs to be in person due to its nature and to get the most out of it.  However, to our surprise, doing the online training has provided many benefits. To name just a few, it is more accessible for a lot of the trainees as there is no commute to studio needed. The online format lends itself very well to lectures and presentations.  Even our led group practice or self practice is improved as it means that we can easily keep an eye on all the trainees, instead of being in a busy studio space.  The trainees get our undivided attention and focus.  But without doubt there are parts of a yoga training that should be held in person.  Having the group all together in 1 space leads to a better connection and sangha (community). Certain elements such as teaching adjustments, mantra practice and even just a group practice, all together…the energy from that is something that can’t be replicated online.

With that in mind, we decided to combine the best of both worlds for our training. It is be a hybrid course of online and in-person yoga training. Taking what works best from each platform and combining them into a new training.  

Our 200hr Yoga Teacher Training is a yogic education with a difference. We have put together this training to share our love and knowledge of the practice. We are committed to high quality standards in our own practices and teachings, and our students benefit from this. Our course is taught combining practice and theory. Our Teacher Training isn’t just for aspiring teachers, but for anyone who wishes to deepen their personal practice and gain a better insight into the origins of yoga and the philosophy. Training with us will give you the knowledge and confidence to be competent on the mat and in the classroom and inspire others to practice in a safe and educated manner. It is Yoga Alliance certified. For more information go to www.bodhiyogacork.ie