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YOGA TEACHER TRAINING SCHOOL

Welcome to Green Lotus Yoga, one of Ireland’s leading yoga teacher training schools, founded in 2006. We are currently creating our new permanent home, the Green Lotus Yoga Centre in Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland which will become the home of our trainings from November 2026.

We offer high-quality, comprehensive training for both aspiring yoga teachers and experienced practitioners. Our courses blend Progressive Vinyasa, Yoga Therapy, Yin and Restorative Yoga, supporting students to deepen their understanding of yoga, develop their authentic teaching voice, and step confidently into the role of a teacher. We also help experienced teachers expand and refine their skills, enabling them to guide students with greater clarity and confidence.

UPCOMING TRAININGS

40hr Slow Flow Immersion

September 2026

Pym, Tuam & GLY Centre Oranmore, Galway

Yoga classes in Oranmore, Galway with Green Lotus Yoga

200hr Yin Fusion Training

September 2026

Pym, Tuam & GLY Centre Oranmore, Galway

Yoga students practicing together during a yoga teacher training in Perth, developing teaching skills and deepening their understanding of yoga practice and alignment.

300hr Yoga Therapy

September 2026

GLY Centre, Oranmore, Galway

Student receiving an adjustment on the hybrid 300 hr Yoga Therapy Training Ireland

40hr Soma Yoga Therapy

October - November 2026

GLY Centre, Oranmore, Galway

Student in Childs pose in the the Hybrid Yin and Restorative Yoga Teacher Training

80 hr Yin & Restorative Training

November 2026

GLY Centre, Oranmore, Galway

20 hr SomaSensing Dyad Training

December 2026

GLY Centre, Oranmore, Galway

200 hr Yoga Teacher Training Galway – Carol Murphy adjusting Warrior II in a Progressive Vinyasa yoga teacher training class

200hr Progressive Vinyasa

January 2027

GLY Centre, Oranmore, Galway

A female yoga student during yoga teacher training in Tipperary

200hr Yin Fusion Training

January 2027

Claire Halpin Studio, Nenagh, Tipperary

I completed 100 hours of Yin and Restorative Yoga with Carol. I thoroughly enjoyed the instruction and found Carol's knowledge to be top class. She is relatable, personable and I learned a lot about so many different aspects of Yoga. She has a vast amount of training done across numerous different modalities and has a skill in distilling this to her students. I am looking forward to returning west where I can train with her again.
Stephan BunnyYin Yoga Teacher - Kildare
" The Green Lotus Yoga Breath Coach Training was an amazing and eye opening experience. Carol is an incredible teacher. Understanding our breath on this deeper level has helped me with my own practice and overall wellbeing. It's an incredible gift to be able to give yourself and others. Thank you Carol for such a fantastic course. I can't wait for the next one!"
Hannah HealyBreath Coach - Galway
The YTT was an experience I will never forget. The course content was very diverse and well balanced. Alignment is key in Carols work, and I am grateful to have built a solid foundation for my teaching journey ahead. Carol is an extremely knowledgable and inspiring teacher and I really enjoyed studying yoga anatomy, philosophy, Ayurveda and all the other subjects with her.
Lianne Bloemen200 hr Vinyasa Yoga teacher - London
The manuals written by Carol are a fantastic resource, very well laid out and thorough. Carol is extremely knowledgable and experienced in her teaching and I would highly recommend any of her courses to anyone to is considering a yoga teacher training or qualified teachers who wish to develop their training and knowledge base.
Sinead Keane 500 hr Yoga teacher and Physio - Mayo
Carol brings her passion, knowledge and wisdom to each training.Over the last few months I have learned so much not only about yoga but about myself. I am beyond thankful to Carol and the teaching she provides. After many hours of debating was this the course for me, as soon as I entered into the tranquil yoga studio space and was met with a warm welcome smile, I knew I had made the right decision. I would highly recommend her training or classes to anyone who wants to move from a more embodied way through yoga.
Clare LoughraneYin Yoga Teacher - Galway
“It was an amazing experience! I loved the yoga anatomy of this program. The course content is super from all aspects. The Ayurveda and Philosophy sessions were meaningful and beautiful! I sincerely thank Carol for putting all this together in this training. I highly recommend this TTC for not only learning how to teach but also for enhancing one’s self-practice and awareness about life in general. Will definitely do the 300 hr TTC after two years !!
Monika Bansal200 hr Vinyasa Yoga teacher - Mumbai
I recently attended a weekend yoga course focused on Women's Health and Ayurveda, with Carol and it exceeded all my expectations! … Each session was thoughtfully crafted to blend yoga, Ayurvedic principles, and practical tips for enhancing women's well-being. … I highly recommend this course to any woman looking to prioritise their health and holistic wellness!
Finola TullyWomen's Health Teacher - Ireland
“Carol delivered everything promised of her 200 hour Vinyasa training, and more! She was supportive, encouraging, kind, intelligent and talented in her work as a teacher. Carol’s intelligence and sensitivity towards the individual needs of her students is, I believe, what makes her so special. She is highly educated, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what she does."
Jessica Des Landes200 hr Vinyasa Yoga teacher - London
Breath Coach with Carol at Green Lotus was one of my favourite yoga trainings to date. … It also gave me the chance to connect deeper with my own breath practices. … I really loved this training and feel very equipped to work in one to one settings facilitating people to learn to breathe.
Tanja ThomasBreath Coach and 300 hr Therapeutic Yoga Teacher
I am a Mum. I work a full time job and my days are full. … After my first weekend, dipping my toes in, I knew this path would be for me. The flexibility and timings of the modules fit in with my life perfectly. … I am continuing my 300 hr journey and enjoying every minute of it.
Maria O Gorman300 hr Therapeutic Yoga teacher - Dublin
Carol has a wealth of knowledge and a deep love for the many and varied facets of yoga. … She offers support but more importantly gives her students the tools to manage for themselves. Her training offers a safe exploration into the world of meditation and spirituality, where people are held and supported appropriately.
Jo Stephans200 hr Vinyasa Yoga teacher - London
I signed up with Carol Murphy at Green Lotus Yoga for a 200hr Yin and Restorative course. I can say without hesitation it was a most enjoyable and comprehensive training experience, plus we had access to so much interesting information. … I found myself referencing the manual so many times and it is a resource I know I will continue to use and refer to for the foreseeable.
Kay O Mahony 200 hr Yin Fusion Yoga teacher - Limerick
“I honestly don’t think I could have chosen a better teacher training. Carol’s depth of experience and knowledge across Iyengar, Ashtanga, anatomy and philosophy allows her to give her trainees the strongest of foundations from which to both practice and teach yoga. Her love, passion and respect for the teachings infused every class, and the course content consistently spoke to the heart of the yoga journey'.
Robyn Cherwell200 hr Vinyasa Yoga Teacher - London
The PDF manuals that came with the 300 hr were fantastic. The Zoom sessions were great and it was my first time ever on Zoom so I learnt so much. I did all the Zoom sessions from Bahrain and apart from a few sound issues every now and then( which is perfectly normal), visuals and sound were spot on. I really enjoyed the recordings as when I was unsure or a bit lost I could pause, reread, contemplate and start again.
Deirdre Long300 hr Therapeutic Yoga teacher - Bahrain
Carol's years of dedication to yoga have provided an extraordinary depth of knowledge and experience of all its aspects. She combines a refreshing strictness with a sensitivity to spirit that provides an intellectually, physically and emotionally challenging and life enriching experience. I thoroughly recommend her and the training course she has created."
Johnny Patterson200 hr Vinyasa Yoga teacher - London
"The breath coach training was a breath of fresh air -pun intended. I really loved how Carol merged the ancient tradition of pranayama with modern science and music. I am coming out of it feeling empowered in my life and my teaching, with really valuable tools. Carol is extremely knowledgeable and the training was taught with passion and humour, which made it an even more enjoyable experience!"
Sofia AnandaBreath Coach and 300 hr Therapeutic Yoga Teacher - Spain
"Carol has much knowledge in anatomy, alignment and yoga philosophy. All in all, I found the 200 hr Vinyasa TTC to cover a broad spectrum of important and interesting topics, for which I will always be grateful."
Michael Caleb200 hr Vinyasa Yoga teacher - London
What an experience! Carol guided me to break boundaries - both mental and physical. Her teaching voice is compassionate yet authoritative, with the right amount of fun thrown in. She always strive to be "heart-ful" in her teaching ... Iook her up. It may very well be the best thing you ever did. For me, it's definitely up there.
Leah Egan200 hr Yoga teacher - London
"Thanks again for a wonderful month of growth, inspiration and transformation, and all the love and energy that you give to your teaching!"
Fiona Ashley 200 hr Vinyasa Yoga teacher - London
"Thank you Carol and thank you for your wonderful teacher training course. After finishing the course I felt I had grown so much physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. You enabled me to find strengths that I had forgotten. "
Liz Kirby200 hr Vinyasa Yoga teacher - London
"This year I spent almost 2 months in Rishikesh, India where I took my 300hr training. There I realized what a strong yoga foundation you have given me ..... I still come back to your teachings."
Maija Meijere200 hr Vinyasa Yoga teacher - Latvia
"During the course, from a physio point of view too, I always really loved, trusted and respected the work and way you brought and presented the teachings.”
Grainne Flannery200 hr Vinyasa Yoga teacher - Galway
“Be prepared for a life changing experience. My training was a very personal journey which has given me the tools to deal with anything life throws at me and the ability to move chaos into order."
Kerry O’ Connor200 hr Vinyasa Yoga teacher - Cork

Contact

Based in Co. Galway, Ireland
New permanent centre opening in Oranmore in November 2026

00353 87 790 3565
info@greenlotusyoga.com

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