The Course
Thank you for your interest in Vajrasati Yoga Teacher Training (500 hours YAP TT+).
23 years have gone by since Jim founded Vajrasati Yoga Teacher Training and we are proud to say that we are one of the longest running independent TT’s in the country. The longevity, in-depth understanding of the mechanics and the philosophy of yoga and the integrity of the school approach means that Vajrasati Yoga Teacher Training holds the highest accreditation possible with Yoga Alliance professionals (YAP 500+).
The two year course allows time to fully integrate the teachings of yoga. The course covers: yoga; āsana, prāṇāyāma, meditation and mantra; teaching techniques; anatomy and physiology; yoga philosophy from all influencing traditions (for full understanding) and Sanskrit basics.
The training is facilitated by Jim his partner Khadine Morcom between them they have over 55 years of practice and 48 years of teaching under their belts. The course is also supported by Sarah Pailthorpe as well as senior teachers in the school.
At the heart of Vajrasati Yoga is the empowerment of each and every teacher (and student) and shared learning so we can all grow together. You will also be joining a wonderful community (saṃgha) of like-minded teachers, who want to know yoga for themselves, not simply from a scripted style package of dogmatic instructions. You will be encouraged to utilise intuitive knowledge along with real investigation of traditional teachings, with the support of a cohort of heart-led practitioners. At the heart of Vajrasati Yoga is the empowerment of each and every teacher (and student) and shared learning so we can all grow together.
Even if you don't want to be a yoga teacher but you want to know more about yoga, then this training might be for you. Many of our trainees join the course to simply deepen their own practice - we have many people in the community who choose to not teach, as well as many who either teach full-time or part-time. So whether there is a longing to become a teacher, or a longing to embark on an intimate journey of self-enquiry then this might be the course for you.
We also take on pre-existing yoga teachers. Many 200 hour qualified teachers come to us as they often realise that the 200 hours doesn't quite give them all of the tools they need to feel fully confident, autonomous and inspired. This course is able to take your knowledge and confidence to another level. It has in fact been described by one graduate as being like doing a yoga degree!
We have two intakes; one in Brighton (at Brighton Buddhist Centre) in September 29 (2023) and one in Brixton (at Yoga Point studio) in October 4th (2023).
Testimonials to whet your appetite can be found here :
We would be delighted to receive your application!
email - vajrasatiyoga@googlemail.com
Warmly Jim and Khadine
Course Timings
NEW INTAKE - ENROLLING NOW!!
BRIGHTON - 2023 SEPTEMBER 29 - FRIDAYS 2.30-6PM - BREAKS FOR : EASTER, XMAS, AUGUST.
BRIXTON - 2023 OCTOBER 04 - WEDNESDAYS 1:15-4.45PM - BREAKS FOR : EASTER, XMAS, AUGUST.
Saṃgha
Vajrasati Yoga sees Sangha as a cornerstone in its success, both during the training but perhaps even more importantly after Vajrasati teacher training (general certificate) has been presented. This is because the very nature of yoga is about appropriate creative responses to the here and now, both from a subjective and objective point of view. Good communication with people who understand, is part of what supports that level of honesty. Not only that but our peers can inspire us. We can pass on to each other new methods or better ways of expressing certain points, as well as sharing new insights and ideas that will constantly be arising from a yoga school that aspires to constant reflectiveness and open mindedness, so that as the conditions that yoga takes place in or under morph and change, appropriate and helpful developments will arise in response.
Assessment
There are eight ten week blocks with assessments at the end of each. The last term of the training (term eight) will include two individual assessments and one group one, as well as a written test. There are homework’s set each term that will take a couple of hours each week on average.
Final Assessment
The Course Reading List
Only available for enrolled trainees and graduates.