” I wish I could do the training all over again! It was pure soul food”
Katie
We warmly invite you to join our community and deepen your understanding of Yoga; We would love you to discover your inner light and then share it with the world.
Our Yoga Teacher training is limited to just 10 students per intake and has been developed with the following key principles in mind; we promise your experience with us will be:
- Authentic
- Accessible
- Safe
- non-dogmatic
- Heart- centred ( every aspect of your training will be offered in a way to nurture & support you on your journey)
- De-mystified: we believe that the sharing of yoga needn’t be shrouded in mystery; Yoga really is for everyone!
Whether you choose to teach Yoga after completion of your course with us is up to you; we hope that the experience of training with us will be a healing one regardless.
Our comprehensive 200hr Hatha Yoga Teacher Training course will enable you to teach Yoga with confidence and a sense of ease; you will be encouraged to cultivate your unique inner light; we believe all have something different to offer the world.
During this course you will:
- Gain a deeper knowledge of Yoga and perspective of the potential Yoga has to transform lives.
- Be encouraged to find your authentic voice as a Yoga Teacher and then filled with the confidence to share it!
- You will be welcomed into a supportive and collaborative community to practice your teaching skills with your peer group.
- You will learn how to teach safely with attention to alignment, comfort and stability for the student.
- You will be encouraged to explore a range of teaching techniques:
- Verbal
- Demonstrative
- Hands on adjustments
- We will cover class planning, time management and effective sequencing to give you the confidence to move forward and into the world as a yoga teacher.
- You will be given an introduction to the physical body and it’s functions with specific reference to the effects of Yoga breath and Asana on the functioning of the bodily systems
- We will take an in -depth look at the traditional Hatha Yoga postures and yoga breathing techniques. We will enjoy an exploration of sequencing to keep your teaching safe, effective and enjoyable for your students
- We will study traditional Yogic Texts to deepen our understanding of Yoga and employ the philosophy into our daily lives
- We will embark on a joyful exploration into what makes you.. you! We all have unique talents and personal gifts that the world needs right now. With the deep inner work this course offers, we will be sure to uncover yours.
Breakdown Of Training Hours
Accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals, our course adheres to the highest standards possible in Yoga Teaching training today.
IN PERSON:
- Technique, Training and Practice: 100 hrs (90 with lead tutor)
- Teaching Methodology: (30hrs, 20 with lead tutor)
- Anatomy and Physiology: ( 30hrs, 20 with lead tutor)
- The philosophy of Yoga & application to daily life: (30hrs, 20 with lead tutor)
- Teaching practice (10hrs, 10 with lead tutor)
Course Duration
IN PERSON: The course is offered at the weekend to enable you to continue to work at your day job/ fulfil family responsibilities
*Our final weekend in January is a residential retreat
Course Dates 2026/27
IN PERSON (Weekends only over 10 months):
17th & 18th January 2026
21st & 22nd February
21st & 22nd March
18th & 19th April
16th & 17th May
13th & 14th June
11th & 12th July
*No Training in August *
12th & 13th September
17th & 18th October
14th & 15th November
5th & 6th December
Full New Years Retreat weekend ( residential) to close the training in Brecon Beacons:
9th- 11th January 2027
Timings are:
Saturdays: 11-6pm
Sundays: 12-6pm
Venue: Mandayoga Canton
Course Costs
IN PERSON:
£2999 Including retreat weekend (accommodation whilst on retreat, all meals & tuition is included, travel is not included)
Payment plan available:
£859 Deposit
£179 12 x monthly payments
*We offer a £300 early bird discount if fees paid in full by August 1st 2025*
Pre-Requisites
We ask that you have been practicing yoga for a minimum of 2 years; either with us or at another studio.
Why Choose us?
Quite simply, you can trust us with your heart and soul!
We truly understand the vulnerability of a student Teacher; when you train with us, your experience will be carefully planned & considered, your wellbeing is at the heart of all we do.
We keep our numbers incredibly small; each training is limited to just 8 students, this level of care and attention is hard to find elsewhere.
With over 20 years combined experience of teaching, Amanda & Sian bring a vast depth of knowledge & experience to the classroom.
You will receive ongoing support throughout your training & be invited to join our alumni group when you graduate. We also offer frequent short courses and mentoring schemes for new teachers.
Your lead course Tutor
Amanda is the owner & founder of Mandayoga studio and Cardiff Yoga School.
Now a Senior Yoga Teacher (SYT) and accredited Teacher Trainer with Yoga Alliance Professionals U.K, Amanda originally fell in love with Yoga well over a decade ago.
Amanda created Mandayoga studio in 2014 as a way to enable others to journey towards health, happiness & wholeness through movement, meditation and mindfulness; it is now a thriving and well loved hub for transformation.
Cardiff Yoga School provides aspiring Yoga Teachers with non-dogmatic, heart-based Teacher Training and further development courses for already qualified Teachers.
We are constantly evolving our offerings to meet the needs of our community. Amanda’s mission for her projects is always to listen, to lead with love and to commit to learning; this mission will be evident when you train with us in any capacity.
Amanda hopes you get in touch if the Studio or School resonate with you; she hopes to meet you soon.
Would You Like To Know More?
Please email Amanda to discuss the training further; she’ll be happy to chat it through with you!