200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program
Become a certified yoga teacher with our 200-hour Hatha and Mindfulness Yoga Teacher Training
"This course was one of the most powerful and empowering experiences of my life. I found the holistic approach enlightening and thought provoking and I felt very supported in exploring some big topics and ideas for myself. While I now feel confident to teach yoga, this course hasn’t just facilitated an ability to teach yoga; it has truly developed a bedrock for my whole life."
— Jess Sanderson, 200YTT course graduate
Why choose Yoga by Nature?
Since its nascence in 2016, the Yoga by Nature training school has been dedicated to providing accessible, inclusive, and professional yoga and mindfulness teacher training. Whether you're looking to deepen your practice, teach yoga professionally, or experience personal growth, this program is designed for you. Click the link to take a peek inside our 200 hr Training Programme on Instagram.
Upcoming Courses
Start Date: January 2026
Duration: 8 weekends over 9 months (Fri - Sun or Sat & Sun).
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Location: The Phoenix Tree Studio,Edithmead, Somerset TA9 4HA
What makes our training school unique?
Proven Excellence: Accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals for 8 years, with Trainer Pro status since 2020.
Personalised Support: Small group sizes (max 10 trainees) ensure individual attention from our highly experienced tutors.
Expert Leadership: Course leader Morven brings over three decades of educational expertise
Mindfulness: Learn how to share the tools of Mindfulness, which you and your yoga students can easily take off the mat and into the world
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Embodied anatomy: Learn an engaging, experiential approach to anatomy with somatic movement. This leads to an organic understanding of the body in movement and will be easy for your future students to grasp.
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Course Content
Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course covers:
Asana Practice: Learn the principles, alignments, and anatomy for key yoga postures.
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Somatics: learn an embodied approach to movement and anatomy
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Yoga lifestyle: The yogic life including cleansing methods and the sattwic (pure) diet. Compare with Ayurveda, yoga's sister science.
Pranayama Techniques: Master the art of breath work and its effects on the body and mind.
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Mindfulness: Learn mindfulness for stress - easy mindfulness techniques and concepts you can weave into your teaching and practice to help you and your students cope with stress.
Yoga Philosophy: Dive into the history and philosophy of yoga, including the Yoga Sutras and the Baghavad Gita
Sequencing and Teaching Skills: Create safe, engaging, and meaningful class plans.
Ethics and Professional Practice: Understand the responsibilities of a yoga teacher in our modules on ethics and trauma awareness.
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Yoga business with heart: Learn how to set up, market and network in a way that aligns with the principles of yoga.
95% of our graduates begin teaching within 3 months of completing their training. Here's why:
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Personalised guidance with small class sizes.
Teaching practice begins in the first weekend of the course and your confidence will build as you go
Ongoing mentoring and support after the course ends
Access to a supportive community of fellow yoga teachers and students.
Why Train with Yoga by Nature?
What You’ll Gain
Whether you’re looking to deepen your yoga practice or start a career as a yoga teacher, this life-changing course equips you to teach an adaptive, inclusive approach to yoga. You'll graduate with:
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Professional, accredited certification in teaching yoga.
A strong foundation in all aspects of yoga, from asana to philosophy.
The ability to teach authentically and from your own integrated experience.
Tools to confidently launch a yoga teaching career.
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The beautiful Phoenix Tree Studio near Highbridge is an intentional space, designated for yoga and other healing arts. There is ample space to practice yoga, as well as excellent facilities and a dining area where we can eat lunch.
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The Phoenix Tree is in the heart of North Somerset, just off the M5 near Highbridge, making it accessible from Bristol, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Glastonbury, Cardiff and the South West.
A Studio Space Designed for Learning
Beyond Certification
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Free Ongoing Mentoring: Stay connected post-graduation with free mentoring, regular group check-ins, and tailored guidance to help you thrive as a new teacher.
Career Opportunities: Join the Yoga by Nature teaching team and find employment opportunities on our timetable.
Your lead teacher
Our training team is led by experienced senior yoga teachers dedicated to your success. Morven Hamilton, senior yoga teacher and course founder leads this course.
With 3 decades of teaching experience and 20 years of running a small business, Morven brings a wealth of knowledge and warmth to her teaching. Click the button below to learn more about Morven, her approach, and her experience.
See our FAQs for full details of our teacher training tutoring team
Hear from our course graduates
Frequently Asked Questions
Browse our FAQs for everything you need to know about starting your 200 hr Yoga Training
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How do I get the reading list?The course reading list will be provided upon registration.
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Who will be my teachers on the 200 hr course?Our course tutors on the 200 hour training represent the most senior teachers in the South West UK. All of our teachers are informed by at least 12 years of teaching in their field. Click the button below to visit our blog where you can see all of our current tutors.
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What are the course dates?January - September 2026 17 - 18 Jan (2 days) 13 - 15 Feb (3 days) 13 - 15 March (3 days) 24 - 26 April (3 days) 23 - 25 May (3 days) 12 - 14 June (3 days) 9 - 12 July (4 day retreat) August - study break 18 - 20 Sept (3 days) Fridays take place on Zoom except on retreat in July. Zoom sessions can be attended live, or if you need to work on a Friday, you can do the replay.
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Do you offer bursaries or scholarships?Limited bursaries are available for eligible candidates. Our policy is that noone is excluded from a yoga training program because of money, so do get in touch if you're on a budget and you really want to make this happen.
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Can I pay in installments?Yes, flexible payment plans are offered over a period of up to 24 months. Talk to us about payment plans to suit your budget: info@yogabynature.org
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How can I best prepare for my 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training?Naturally you will want to get the most out of the course. It pays to be prepared! If you have time, as well as going to regular yoga classes with a variety of teachers, consider the following tips in our blog post (click the button)
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Is this course accredited?Yes, our program is accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals, indicating the highest standards of training in the UK.
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How much does it cost?The full course fee is £2950 Flexible Payment Options to Suit Your Budget We believe in making our teacher training course accessible to everyone. If you're on a low income, please don’t hesitate to ask about our bursary options—we’re here to support you. Spread the Cost Take advantage of our flexible payment plans, allowing you to spread your payments over up to 24 months. Let’s discuss a plan that works for you. Secure Your Spot Reserve your place with a deposit starting at just £400 Early Bird Discount Enjoy our early bird rate and save £150 on the course price. We’re happy to answer any questions and help you find the best option for your needs. We would love to help you make your teacher training journey a reality.
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How do the Zoom sessions work?Friday's YTT meetings will all be on Zoom, except for the retreat. They are recorded for you to be able to catch up if you can't attend live. Zoom days are a bit shorter to allow for the extra mental energy required for online learning. The day will run from 9.30am - 4.30pm. If you work Monday to Friday and you can't attend live on a Friday, you can do the recording of the day in your own time. Material taught during the Friday sessions will be content which is best learned in an online environment and will include lectures, slideshows, theory and some group work in the break out rooms.
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How much time do I need for home study?Allocate 3–5 hours per week for reading, practice, and assignments. It's important to keep up with your yoga practice and also make time for practice teaching to friends and family to hone your skills. Try to do as much of the course reading as you can before the course starts, but if you don't manage then don't worry!
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What assignments will I complete on the course?There are a few pieces of coursework that will need to be completed on the 200 hr training. You will be given personalised support with your course work, including mentoring meetings where necessary. There is no meeting in August, which is a month designated as a study break for you to finish off any last bits of course work. Here are the main pieces of work you will hand in over the nine-month period. Yoga Sutras essay 2000 words Baghavad Gita essay 1500 words 2 x weeks practice diary 1 hour yoga class plan (group work) Anatomy presentation (group work) 4 x class observations
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Where does the course take place?Our 200 hour Yoga Training Course takes place at the idyllic Phoenix Tree Studio just off the M5 near Highbridge, North Somerset. The Phoenix Tree Studio is an exquisite space dedicated to wellness of all kinds. We are perfectly placed near the main route to Bristol, Cardiff, London, Bath and the South West UK. By car Our location just off the M5 near Highbridge in North Somerset, is easily reachable from Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Glastonbury, Somerset, Devon and Cardiff. By bus Highbridge has excellent bus links to the whole of North Somerset, Somerset and South West. It's about 30 mins to Bristol on the bus from the town centre.