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200 hr Yoga Teacher Training
200 hr Progressive Vinyasa Foundation Training
January - November 2025
Turn your passion into a profession
Areas Of Study
- Asana Practice
- Foundational postures with emphasis on alignment, strength, flexibility, and fluidity in movement.
- Sequencing
- Progressive teaching of vinyasa flow sequencing, from foundational to advanced, fostering creativity and logical progression.
- Pranayama
- Breathing techniques integrated into practice to balance energy and deepen focus.
- Yoga Philosophy
- Exploration of classical texts and teachings to provide depth and context to the practice.
- Deep dive into the wisdom teachings to find meaning from this ancient practice in today’s western life.
- Subtle Anatomy
- Introduction to concepts like chakras, vayus, and the energetic body and how they embody the holistic aspects of the practice.
- Functional Anatomy
- Gain a practical understanding of body mechanics to enhance safety and accessibility in asana practice.
- Understand the body and yoga asana in relation to Biotensegrity – fascial-based anatomy and biomechanics.
- Progressive Approach
- Gradual buildup in intensity, complexity, and creativity.
- Focus on both the physical and the subtle layers of practice to ensure a well-rounded yoga education.
- Teaching Methodology
- Developing clear and effective cues.
- Understanding group dynamics and classroom management.
- Creatively weave together vinyasa threads for all levels
- Develop your individual teaching voice to share the gifts of yoga safely and confidently using instruction that combines principles of demonstration, observation, assisting, modifying, cueing, pacing and timing.
- Experiential Learning Practice Teaching
- Regular opportunities to teach poses, flows and portions of a class to build confidence and skill.
- Ayurveda
- Learn the basics of Ayurveda and the holistic aspects of the practice.
- Somatics, Interoception and Nidra
- Learn the basics of Somatic Theory and how to regulate your nervous system through interoception, breathwork and yoga nidra.
- Business
- Learn about the business of yoga and develop your business and your niche and your brand.
- Self-Reflection
- Tools to explore personal practice and growth as a teacher.
- Supportive Environment
- Mentorship and guidance to help trainees overcome challenges and refine their craft.
- Community building to foster a network of like-minded individuals committed to yoga.
More Details
Jan 2026 – Schedule 2026
Dates
Jan 24th-25th
Feb 21st-22nd
March 21st-22nd
April 3rd -10th – Retreat intensive in Portugal
May 23rd-24th
June 27th-28th
July 25th-26th
August 22nd-23rd
September 26th-27th
The daily schedule is :
9.00-11.00 – Asana
11.00-11.20- Break
11.30-1.30 Theory Class (anatomy, philosophy, asana breakdown, etc)
1.30-2.20 Lunch
2.20 -4.00 Theory Class (anatomy, philosophy, asana breakdown etc.)
4.30-6.00 Asana practice or Teaching Methodology (teaching in small groups, postural analysis etc
- “The Art of Teaching Yoga” – Yoga Teacher Training Manual
- “Progressive Vinyasa’ – Yoga Teacher Training – Free Ebook
- From The Vedas to Vinyasa – Amy Vaughan
The venue for this training will be held in the Slieve Aughty Centre in Lough Rea, County Galway (and not in Yogamoves like previous years). The retreat has a restaurant for meals and snacks or you can bring your own. Travelling students can book accommodation in the centre if they wish.
The retreat will be held in a retreat centre in the Algarve, Portugal. The exact venue and fees will be announced by the end of April 2025.
Is there any pre-requisites to entering this training ?
We advise 2 years practice before embarking on a Yoga TTC. This is enough time to give students a firm foundation for the work involved on a TTC and also gives people a base to reach the level expected for graduation. Sometimes people achieve this foundation after a year or so of practice; there are always exceptions, but as a general, we recommend 2 years. If you are unsure if you have enough experience, please contact us at carol@greenlotusyoga.com
Do I have to be fit and strong to join the training?
No, many people work on developing strength and flexibility throughout the training. Many students also have injuries, repetitive stress or postural issues that they work with as they train. If you work to your limitations, prop and modify, then you will see progress as you train.
How much do I have to practice mid month between weekends?
Ideally you can find time to practice daily to really see progress, but this is not always an option and so we recommend that you practice at least 3 hrs per week minimum just to keep up. You can also sign up to the online platform www.greenlotusyogaonline.ie to help you develop your practice throughout the year; the classes on the platform are varied in duration and level and are created with the intention of supporting trainees throughout the year.
What style of yoga will I be trained to teach?
On this training we put a lot of focus on preparing trainees for the classroom. The style of yoga trainees are trained to teach is called Progressive Vinyasa. This is a style of vinyasa that is flowing, creative and intelligent. It is called “progressive” because it incorporates modern vinyasa approaches to progress students forward in their development using an intelligence in sequencing based on cutting edge knowledge of yoga anatomy and universal principles of alignment. As this style of yoga is flexible in nature, teachers also have the option of adapting their teachings to teach alignment-based Hatha yoga, Flow yoga or Power yoga etc.
Will I have the opportunity to teach on the training course?
Yes you will. There are daily Teaching Methodology classes. You will start teaching one person one pose. Then graduate to teaching small groups of 3. Then finally you will teach the whole class for your final assessment.
Is it ok to do teacher training just for self-development and to deepen my practice?
Yes it is. Lots of people have done this training as self development. Some have also started it for themselves and ended up teaching… Its completely up to you.
Is this training suitable if I am working through grief, trauma, anxiety and depression?
This is not a simple question to answer, but an important one. This particular training is asana focused, meaning when you sign up you are committing to developing your asana practice. The asana on this training is not geared towards healing trauma, grief etc. We recommend that if you want a yoga journey to support emotional healing and you are feeling very fragile, that you do the 200 hr Healing Yoga Fusion Foundation Training as opposed to this one. However, this is not to say that you cannot do this training if you are working with your mental and emotional health, if you have a foundation practice and feel that you have the inner strength to develop your asana practice. Some people working with anxiety, depression etc. may find developing a stronger practice helpful and some people working with depression etc. may simply not be suited to a slower practice. Its up to you. Additionally, the yoga philosophy and spiritual studies, breath-work etc on this training can also very much support mental, emotional and spiritual health. And of course, even though this training is more pose centered that the Healing Fusion option, we still cover somatic practices to some degree.
How is the course assessed?
Anatomy- There is 7 open book homework quizzes for anatomy. If you do not pass a quiz, then you just re-take it again, but most students pass the first time around.
Philosophy- this subject is not assessed, but there may be exercises for off time study.
Asana – The asana focus on this training is to strengthen and develop your practice, modifying when necessary. There is no official assessment level. However to graduate you need to demonstrate that you understand the practice, can modify safely and have showed progress throughout the year.
After graduation, teachers teach to the level they can practice comfortably. If a trainee’s personal practice needs a lot of work, upon graduation, we sometimes recommend that these teachers teach level 1 only for a year or so as they continue to develop their practice.
Teaching Methodology- Students prepare an hour long class and teach the class to the group on the last week of the training. We start preparation for this exercise on day one so students will be very prepared. We want trainees to leave not only with a cert, but also with the ability to prepare a class and the knowledge that they can teach it confidently and clearly
How many students are in the group ?
We take up to 25 on a training. Numbers are usually between 10-25 students.
Is this training course registered or is this course qualified me to be a teacher?
This training is registered with Yoga Alliance. Yoga Alliance is the most recognised Yoga registration body world-wide. This certification will qualify you to teach Yoga anywhere in the world.
Can I teach teens after this training ?
In order to teach teens, a teacher should have completed a children’s teacher training course to teach groups of children under the age of 16.If however a child between the age of 12-16 wants to join an adult class, then they can so long as they are with a parent or guardian and have a written consent from from their parent or guardian.
Anyone teaching groups of children (in the absence of a parent or guardian) should have CRB (or equivalent) document check and if they are members of YAP, they should send this to us, so we can keep this on their file.
Please note it is a condition of the policy that all records are kept for a minimum of 7 years after the client has reached the age of 18.
Do I need to bring my own yoga mat and props?
A lot of students like to bring their own props, but all props are also supplied in the studio.
meet Your Teachers
Carol Murphy
Carol Murphy is the lead trainer of this training and the founder of Green Lotus Yoga. This Progressive Vinyasa training is Carol’s signature training; she has taught in roughly 35 times in Ireland, Spain, India and Morocco. This training was also the first training she taught in Galway in 2006 when she started Green Lotus Yoga. Carol originally trained in Iyengar yoga, where she developed an appreciation of alignment. She then changed her practice to Ashtanga Vinyasa, travelling to Mysore annually for many years to study with Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Raganswamy. After many year of traditional teachings, she decided to explore and train in the creative and holistic aspects of Vinyasa and FRC Mobility (functional Range Conditioning). She is ready and able to take you every step of the way to deepen your practice and prepare you to teach.
Sara Cory
Sara Cory has been teaching yoga, kettlebells and jiu-jitsu for over 12 years. Originally from California, she found yoga during her time in Hawaii, and this practice would eventually change the trajectory of her life. She trained with Green Lotus Yoga in 2010. Always a very physical and athletic person, she also qualified as a kettlebells instructor and jiu jotsu teacher in the following years. “I bring the yogic practice of self exploration and realization to all of my physical practices, and use these other movement languages to inform my yoga practice.” She is fascinated with the physical anatomy aspect of yoga. She has been teaching anatomy on yoga teacher trainings for over 8 years. Sara’s classes are anatomy focused, technical and playful.
Dixie Chan
Dixie is a scientist and yoga teacher who has been practicing yoga since 2018. After earning her 200-hour Progressive Vinyasa qualification in 2022 with Carol Murphy, she discovered a passion for teaching and is now completing her 300-hour training with The Elbowroom in Dublin. Dixie developed her unique style of dance yoga, Rhythm & Flow, which she has shared at workshops and festivals. Combining her love for movement and creativity, Dixie developed her own style of dance yoga called Rhythm & Flow, which she has taught at workshops and festivals. She also completed BM Level 1 training with Brad Terrell in Lisbon in 2023. A lover of movement, Dixie enjoys dancing, lifting weights, and walking her dog. For her, yoga is about connection—to oneself, to others, and to the community.
Progressive Vinyasa Training Video
(Taken on Retreat in Spain)
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Prerequisites
Green Lotus is dedicated to ensuring proficient training standards and a high level of teaching. To attend this course, students should display a genuine passion and commitment to learn yoga and develop their practice. Additionally, students should fulfil either:
- At least two years instruction under a yoga teacher.
- Be willing to discuss your practice history with us on the phone.
Accreditations
Yoga Alliance Registration
Registered Yoga Alliance Training school
Application
To apply, please fill out the Online Application Form below. If you have questions, please reach out to me via email.
Studio Training & Attendance Requirements
This training will take place in the Yogamoves studio in Gort, Galway, Ireland. This is an in-studio training. Students should attempt to attend all weekends. According to Yoga Alliance standards, you are allowed miss up to 20 hrs maximum to graduate.
Investment
- One Time Payment : €2100 before Dec 1st. You have the option of paying one payment up front or paying your deposit to secure your place and then paying the remaining fees before December 1st 2024
- Staggered Payment: €2350. This can be broken down into:
- €400 deposit
- €175 for 10 weekends and
- €200 for the final weekend
Whats included
- Progressive Vinyasa Training manual (printed version)
- The Art of Teaching Yoga Training manual in PDF
- All tuition and assessments
- Continued support and mentorship throughout your training
- Please note, retreat accommodation (estimated approx. €500) and flights (estimated approx. €200) are not included in the fees quoted above.
