This teacher training is for people with a thirst for knowledge. Knowledge not just about the skills and techniques needed to become a good yoga, meditation and pranayama teacher, but the kind of knowledge, and more importantly understanding, that will ignite a fire in your belly to explore more.
“This has been an in-depth exploration of so many aspects of yoga teaching, touching on the emotional, spiritual and physical concerns of both teacher and student. I feel equipped with a toolkit that enables me to devise and deliver classes that express my own understanding of yoga, and for that I’m deeply grateful.” Jane
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The next course will start in April 2021 at Flow Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Specific dates are below.
“I never thought I’d become a Yoga Teacher, but here I AM! You would be hard pushed to ever find another teacher training course that encompasses such inspiring, knowledgeable, nurturing teachers. I have learnt more than I ever thought possible, my mind has been opened to so many new possibilities and I AM excited. Start your journey now!” Elisa
NB> Whilst every effort will be made to provide all the training in our Tunbridge Wells Studio it may be necessary to move some of the training online via Zoom. This will only be done in the interests of everyone’s health and safety as we navigate our best path through the challenges of covid-19.
To register your interest and be kept up to date, please sign up below and we will send you updates and reminders so that you can make a decision when you’re ready.
The full price of the course is £3,950 including a 5-night residential week in May 2022.
We are happy to offer a payment plan, details of which can be found further down the page, or by clicking here.
“Signing up to the teacher training course at Flow has been one of the best decisions I have ever made! This wonderful challenging course with an amazing selection of inspiring teachers will take you on an inward journey of self-discovery.” Katie
If you have decided to join us on the journey and you are ready to apply, please download an application form below, complete it and email it to: understandingyoga@flowtunbridgewells.com.
Enthusiasm and motivation is vital for your own self-transformation and discovery and we will consistently emphasis the self-first, before you can reach out and support others through this work. Exploration, creativity, discussion, good humour and support will be at the heart of our comprehensive course. Supported by the years of experience and wealth of knowing that your teachers are willing to openly to share and pass on to you. We are immensely proud and humbled to have gathered guest teachers who are at the top of their field in their chosen specialism and have been teaching or working in their areas for 10 – 25 years. Our course is small (maximum of 12 students per intake) and bespoke. All modules will be located at Flow Tunbridge Wells in Kent. NB> Whilst every effort will be made to provide all the training in our Tunbridge Wells Studio it may be necessary to move some of the training online via Zoom. This will only be done in the interests of everyones health and safety as we navigate our best path through the challenges of covid-19.
Flow is a small, purpose built, stunning and fully equipped yoga studio committed to authentic yoga teaching and learning. We will support you every step of the way, making things easy and simple for you so you can concentrate on your job of developing yourself and your unique skills as a teacher. Philosophy, living anatomy, breathwork, pranayama, meditation, creativity, safety and structure will be at the core of all that we do and all that we unveil to you over the 20 months of our 330-hour Yoga Alliance Professionals accredited course. Ultimately, our aim is to tap into the very heart of your essence and reveal the unique truth of your authentic self, so you can become a great teacher and a hungry student of life. By the end of the course we aim for you to have enough of an UNDERSTANDING of both yoga and yourself to confidently excel in a career as a unique, gifted and individual yoga teacher.
“The quality & experience of the course that Lucy and the team have created is beyond words. Whether you would like to further your understanding of your own yoga, start to teach or further the ways in which you teach, then I cannot recommend this course enough. Thanks especially for the beautiful group of yogis I’ve shared the wonder of this journey with.” Susie
Please note that your teaching team are ALL Senior Yoga Teachers and have been teaching for a minimum of 8 years each, some with over 35 years of teaching experience. Please follow the website links for much more information about each teacher.
“The course cleverly and creatively weaves the teachings of a carefully selected group of experts to allow every trainee to tread their own unique path. As well as knowledge, the course empowered each one of us to find our own way and to believe and commit to the mantra of No One Way.” Graduate
Please send course related questions only to Lucy at understandingyoga@flowtunbridgewells.com, who will be happy to help.
Lucy Parker
Asana, teaching skills, creativity and the business of being a Yoga Teacher
www.flowtunbridgewells.com
Ben Parker
Registered Osteopath, BSc (Hons) Ost Med, ND – Applied Anatomy and Physiology
www.flowtunbridgewells.com
Alexander Filmer-Lorch
Meditation and Philosophy
www.afilmerlorch.co.uk
Laurent Roure
Breathwork and Pranayama
www.yogalaurent.com
Samuel Horsley
Sanskrit and Yoga Texts
Emily Reed
Ayurveda awareness
www.emily-reed.com/yoga
Brigid Godwin
Pre and Post Natal care
www.unitybumpsandbabies.co.uk
Liz Lark
Creative Sequencing, Somatics and Inversions
www.lizlark.com
Our UNDERSTANDING YOGA TEACHER TRAINING is a comprehensive and niche opportunity to explore the very best of you with the very best of teachers in various specialist areas. The course is limited to a maximum of 12 students per intake which allows for an entirely bespoke, personalised experience of the course and therefore a much deeper understanding of the lessons given.
The course will run from April 2021 – December 2022. Over this 20-month period we will meet for 7 long weekends (all day Friday, Saturday afternoon and all-day Sunday including one Bank Holiday Monday) and 10 short weekends (Saturday long afternoon and all-day Sunday). All weekend modules will be located at Flow in Tunbridge Wells. NB> Whilst every effort will be made to provide all the training in our Tunbridge Wells Studio it may be necessary to move some of the training online via Zoom. This will only be done in the interests of everyones health and safety as we navigate our best path through the challenges of covid-19. We will take August off. We also have a compulsory residential week in May 2022, not that you‘ll want to miss it! The retreat is important, it will embed our learning, enhance trust and bonding as a group and ignite your creativity and sensitivity towards others for yourself and in your yoga teaching. Please see the full course schedule attached.
“I signed up to delve deeper into understanding yoga for myself. I did not know I would find myself on a transformational journey or become part of a close-knit supportive tribe. Along the way I discovered more of my true self and a passion for sharing what I am learning with others. It is a privilege and joy to share this practice with others.” Neelam
During this full 20-month course you will receive 330 contact hours of teaching.
FULL COST: £3,950
including a 5-night residential week in May 2022.
Payment option 1
£3,850 paid via bank transfer in one instalment only.
Payment option 2
£1,200 non-refundable deposit.
+ £250 monthly for 11 months
Payment details
Deposit to be paid via bank transfer. Additional instalments to be paid as a payment plan on your Flow Mind Body Online account.
NB> Once enrolled onto the course we will be unable to offer refunds and any outstanding payments will be due whether you are able to attend the course or not. Once the course starts it will be impossible for us to include any late intakes so all students must pay in full regardless of circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.
Should you enroll onto the course and decide not to begin your training in May 2021 you can defer so long as we know before 1st February 2021. After that time there will only be an option to defer if we are able to fill your space on the course.
Please make sure you are available on the course dates below. Our days run from 10am – 6pm on Fridays and Sundays and 1 – 6pm on Saturdays.
Weekend 1 (long)
Friday 30th April, Saturday 1st Sunday 2nd & Monday 3rd May 2021
Weekend 2 (short)
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th June 2021
Weekend 3 (long)
Friday 9th, Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th July 2021
Weekend 4 (long)
Friday 10th, Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th September 2021
Weekend 5 (short)
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th October 2021
Weekend 6 (short)
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th November 2021
Weekend 7 (short)
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th December 2021
Weekend 8 (long)
Friday 7th, Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th January 2022
Weekend 9 (short)
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th February 2022
Weekend 10 (long)
Friday 11th, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th March 2022
Weekend 11 (short)
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th April 2022
Weekend 12 (residential)
Thursday 5th, Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th & Monday 9th May 2022
Weekend 13 (short)
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th June 2022
Weekend 14 (short)
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th July 2022
Weekend 15 (long)
Friday 9th, Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th September 2022
Weekend 16 (short)
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th October 2022
Weekend 17 (short)
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th November 2022
Weekend 18 (long)
Friday 9th, Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th December 2022
We require 98% attendance on this course as well as completion of homework for completion of the course / graduation. If course attendance becomes impossible for any of the modules there will be systems in place for private 1-2-1 tutoring to catch up. The cost of this will be arranged with the relevant tutor and the times, location etc will be agreed together with your tutor.
Commitment is important for this course, not only for you but also for your fellow students and the course leaders to offer a consistent, authentic and valuable training for you. In addition to 98% + attendance on the course we also ask the following of you:
“I have learnt so much, not just about asana but about everything that gets you to the point of asana! The philosophy, anatomy and pranayama that sets the scene. But also, the inner work, I have learnt a lot about myself and what kind of teacher that I hope to be. ” Gradate
It is important that we have a mutually understood agreement between all teachers, students and Flow Yoga Studio in order to uphold the high expectations of this course. We therefore all mutually agree to run this course within the highest of standards of time keeping, mutual respect and consideration, cleanliness of venue, safe and effective teaching, considerate and appropriate questions and discussion, professional and courteous communication and careful and honest approach to teaching and learning.
We truly hope you don’t have any issues with any of our teachers, or the course content over the duration of this course. However, if you find you do this is what we recommend you do to resolve them:
As a student of UNDERSTANDING YOGA training course, you will consent to your contact details (name, email and phone number) being held by Flow Tunbridge Wells and all Teaching Team. You will also consent to these details being passed onto our partners, Yoga Alliance Professionals, so they can contact you directly to complete your registration as a Trainee Teacher and invite you to become a fully qualified Yoga Teacher on successful completion of this course. You understand that you have the option of opting out of this registration process or not allowing your details to be passed onto the course Teaching Team at any time.
You also allow your image to be used for course promotional material should a photograph be taken whilst in UNDERSTANDING YOGA Teacher Training and with your consent.
For more information or to discuss any aspect of this course with Lucy please telephone 07976 439122 or email understandingyoga@flowtunbridgewells.com.
