500 Hr Advanced Yoga & Therapy Training

Our 500 Hr Advanced Yoga and Yoga Therapy Teacher Training is a comprehensive program designed for teachers seeking to expand their knowledge and reach a broader range of students. This advanced course combines 200 hours of Progressive Vinyasa with 300 hours of Yoga Therapy, offering a rich blend of styles and techniques to meet the diverse needs of modern practitioners. 

This training emphasises versatility, equipping you with the tools to teach a wide range of students with confidence and compassion. You’ll not only develop your own authentic teaching voice but also learn to create inclusive and accessible yoga experiences for all.

Flexible Pathways to Your 500-Hour Journey

 

The 500-hour Advanced Yoga & Therapy Training offers flexible entry points to suit your experience and interests. Most students begin with the 200-hour Progressive Vinyasa training before progressing into the therapeutic 300-hour modules. However, those drawn to gentler or therapeutic practices may choose to start with Yin Fusion and build toward Vinyasa at their own pace. Regardless of the order, all pathways lead to the same comprehensive curriculum and eligibility for RYT 500 registration with Yoga Alliance.

LIVE TRAINING CURRICULUM

With Zoom And Recording Options

ON-DEMAND & ZOOM CONTENT

Expand your Therapeutic Yoga Toolkit on your schedule

PROGRESSIVE VINYASA CURRUCULUM

Meet Your Lead Trainer

Carol Murphy is the founder and lead trainer of Green Lotus Yoga, with over 28 years of experience exploring and teaching the many facets of yoga. Since 2006, she has been training yoga teachers in Ireland and internationally, and in 2018, she created her 300-hour Therapeutic Yoga Training, which she continues to offer annually. Carol’s diverse training background includes Iyengar, Ashtanga, Bryce Vinyasa and 800 hr IAYT Yoga Therapy with Soul of Yoga. She has also studied extensively with some of the world’s leading yoga therapists and educators, is a neuromuscular therapist, an FRC movement specialist and more. For more information on Carol’s Training, please click the link below.

Carol has studied with many world leading Yoga Therapists such as:

  • Leslie Kaminoff (Yoga Anatomy)
  • Richard Miller (iRest for PTSD)
  • Nischala Joy Devi (Sutras & Energetics)
  • Indu Arora (Ayurveda & Ancient Wisdom)
  • Amy Weintraub (Yoga for Trauma & Depression)
  • Brian Dorfman (Kinesiology & Biomechanics)
  • Dr. Stephanie Sutherland (Neuroscience & Viniyoga)
  • Durga Leela (Yoga for Addiction Recovery)
  • Becky Michalski (Yoga for Heart Disease & Cancer)
  • Dr. Sangeeta Sahi (Yoga for Autoimmune Disorders)

In addition to her yoga therapy credentials, Carol is a trained neuromuscular therapist, certified FRC® Mobility Specialist, and has pursued studies in TCM, Women’s Health with Yoga Medicine, Ayurveda in India, Tantra in the U.K., and Yin Yoga with Josh Summers. 

Carol offers One-To-One Yoga Therapy Sessions online and at Yogamoves in Gort, Galway, and is passionate about supporting students and clients on their healing journeys — while empowering them to do the same for others.

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Location & Attendance

This training will take place in the Slieve Aughty Retreat in Woodford, on the border of East Clare and Galway, just outside Lough Rea. The first 200 hrs should be taken live in the studio to ensure a high foundational standard. The remaining 300 hr therapeutic can be taken as a combination of studio, Zoom and Recordings. 

Prerequisites

Green Lotus is dedicated to ensuring proficient training standards and a high level of teaching. To attend this course, you should have a foundation yoga practice and display a genuine passion and commitment to learning and developing.

Accreditations

Registered Yoga Training School
Graduates of this training can register as a
500-hr RYT in compliance with Y.A standards

Application

To apply, please fill out the Online Application Form below.  If you have questions, please reach out to me via email.

INVESTMENT

This pathway refers to students who commence the 300-hour training within six months of completing the 200-hour Progressive Vinyasa programme, qualifying them for the consecutive pathway and associated discounts.

 

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Fee Breakdown

The total investment for the 500-hour pathway includes both the 200-hour and 300-hour trainings:

  • 200-Hour Training
    • €2200 – Staggered payments
    • €2000 – One-time payment (OTP)
  • 300-Hour Training
    • €2600 – Staggered payments
    • €2450 – One-time payment for students enrolling in the Consecutive Pathway

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Payment PathwayTotal InvestmentMonthly Payments (300 hr)Saving
200 hr + 300 hr Staggered€4800 (€2200 + €2600)€300 deposit + 14 × €135 + final €410€400
OTP 200 hr + Staggered 300 hr€4600 (€2000 + €2600)€300 deposit + 14 × €135 + final €410€600
Both OTP€4450 (€2000 + €2450)Paid in Full€750

The Standard Pathway applies to students who commence the 300-hour training more than six months after completing the 200-hour Progressive Vinyasa programme. This pathway follows the regular programme fees and is also suitable for external teachers who hold a recognised 200-hour yoga teacher training certification.

Payment Pathway Total Investment Monthly Payments (300 hr) Saving
200 hr + 300 hr Staggered €5200 (€2200 + €3000) €300 deposit + 15× €180 
200 hr + 300 hr OTP €4800 (€2000 + €2800) Paid in Full €400
Total investment includes both the 200-hour and 300-hour training fees. A €300 non-refundable deposit secures your place on the 300-hour training, with the remaining balance spread over monthly instalments.

We warmly welcome applications from certified yoga teachers who have completed a 200-hour training with another school. Applicants are asked to provide proof of certification, and a discovery call may be recommended to ensure the programme is the right fit.

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will receive the 300-hour Yoga Therapy Foundation Certificate from Green Lotus Yoga. When combined with their existing 200-hour certification, this qualifies them to apply for RYT 500 status with Yoga Alliance, provided their original 200-hour training was completed with a Yoga Alliance–registered school.

  • Manual PDFs for every module
  • Printed and Bound Yin and Restorative manual, Form and Function
  • Printed and Bound Progressive Vinyasa Manual, Align
  • All tuition and assessments
  • Continued support and mid-month online mentorship throughout your training.  
  • Lifetime membership in the Training platform. 

Next steps

1. Application form – Complete the short application form so we can learn more about your background and ensure the programme is the right fit. Graduates of Green Lotus Yoga are fast-tracked through this process.

2. Book a Call – If you’d like to discuss your goals or have any questions, you’re warmly invited to schedule a call with Carol.

3. Secure Your Place – After your application is approved, confirm your enrolment by paying the €300 deposit. You can then choose between one-time or staggered payment options.

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