FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

REQUIREMENTS, APPLICATION & ACCREDITATION

Do I have enough experience to join a teacher training?

We require having at least 2 years of regular asana experience before enrolling on to the course. You don’t have to be able to advanced asanas like handstand but a strong regular practice is essential. Of course if you have movement background e.g gymnastics, pilates 2 years may not be essential. We will look at this on a case by case basis in the application process

How will I be assessed during the training?

You will be assessed after each module with a practical examination. You will start to teach a warm up after the first module, leading up to teaching a full class to your peers by the end of the course. Dont panic! Its a great way to receive valuable feedback about your teaching through out the course

When can I apply?

Applications are open for all courses listed in the BOOK COURSE section of the website. These can be found HERE
You will be manually sent an application form once you have successfully paid your deposit or full amount.

How do I apply?

Full Applications can be completed once you’ve paid your deposit for the course. We will then contact you to let you know whether you have been successful and will confirm your place on the course. Please allow 10 working days for confirmation. If you are not successful your deposit/full amount will be returned to you.

Will I be fully certified by Yoga Alliance Professionals?

Yes, MoreYoga’s 200hr Teacher Training will be fully certified by the Yoga Alliance Professionals UK

DATES, COURSE DETAILS & PROGRAMME

How much homework is there and how many contact hours?

The course is 200hrs and is made up of 170 hours of “contact time” ie training/classes and 30 hours of homework/study.

In order to qualify, Yoga Alliance requires that 160 hours of contact time is completed. All students will be required to meet this standard.

How many people will be on the course?

A maximum of 30 people will be on the training

What is the course outline?

You can download the full course outline HERE.

What happens if I miss any training?

All of our training is live therefore we do need people to make the commitment to attend the whole course. Yoga Alliance requires a minimum of 160 contact hours for students to qualify. This means that of the 170 Hours contact teaching time, you may only miss a maximum of 10 hours and still be eligible to qualify.

If you miss more then two days of training or an assessment day you will be required to pay a fee for the teachers time to catch up

Before you sign up please ensure you can commit fully to the course

DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS

When do I need to pay my deposit?

You will need to pay your deposit in order to apply for the course. We will write to you on successful application to confirm your place. If you are not successful we will return your deposit.

Do you offer an early bird discount?

Yes we offer an early bird discount for each course where you save £100 if you before a certain date. Details can be found on the individual course page.

Can I get a refund if I can no longer attend the course?

You may cancel the course booking at any time if you contact us prior to 30 calendar days of the course start date. We will confirm your cancellation in writing to you and refund your course fee excluding your deposit. The £400 deposit is nonrefundable. There are no refunds available once the course has started.

Can I pay the course fee in installments?

No unfortunately we no longer the option to pay in installments

How many BIPOC scholarship places will be available?

We have 1-2 BIPOC places per each 200hr course. You can apply HERE

Can I work at MoreYoga after attending the teacher training?

The quality of teaching at MoreYoga is paramount, so all teachers regardless of whether they have done their training with us, will need to go through our trial process before they teach within our studios.

If you are successful at trial, you will be able to first join our cover list and then the possibility of a permanent teaching slot, should they become available and you are ready.

We expect all our new teachers to have at least 6 months teaching experience.

We will support all our graduates with regular skills share workshops, the opportunity for further training and connecting them to the MoreYoga teaching community for ongoing learning.

By supporting you on this ongoing journey, providing you with insights and guidance into the world of yoga teaching, we are uniquely placed to best equip you for entry into studio teaching.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: APPLYING FOR FINANCE

These are the minimum lending criteria to be eligible for finance. Please note that you will be subject to a credit check, which if you are refused can effect your credit score.

Be 18 years or over at date of application
Be no older than 75 years at the end of the term
Be a permanent UK resident and homeowner / tenant
In regular permanent employment, Minimum 16 hours
Self Employed/ Retired with proof of state, private or company pension
Long term invalidity/disability/mobility benefit
Minimum UK resident for 3yrs
Exclusions: Unemployed / Students / Non-UK Residents
Mandatory:
- Direct Debit signed by the person applying for finance
- Goods to be installed at the same address as the finance agreement
- Customer to provide proof of signature and address to the retailer/agent.
Minimum annual income £10,000
Have a UK bank account that can accept Direct Debits
Understand and accept there will be a credit check performed when you submit your application
Finance must be applied for in the name of the individual that is taking the goods or services.
Direct Debit payments must be from the bank account of the applicant and cannot be changed to a partner/family member.