Deepen your practice. Teach Pranayama with confidence.
Join me for an eight-session live online Pranayama Teacher Training, exploring the science, philosophy and practice of yogic breathing.
Develop your own practice and gain the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to share pranayama safely and effectively with your students.
You’ll receive comprehensive written and video resources, guided practices, personalised support and access to session recordings.
If you can’t make the live sessions - you can catch up via the recordings
Starts 31 October 2026 | Online | £450
30 Yoga Alliance accredited training hours, which can also count towards your Level 2 teacher training.

This was a fantastic and very comprehensive course. Melanie created a safe and fun environment in which to learn and teach the practices. It was a great mix of science, personal experience, and opportunities to teach. I loved the way everything was optional, this made having a go feel really safe and unintimidating. Brilliant!
Caroline, London 

My favourite quote about Pranayama is from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika “When the Prana (breath) moves the mind moves, when the Prana is still, the mind is still”. Come and experience the magic for yourself - then share it with your students… You will not be disappointed…

If you can’t make the dates live you can join via the recordings

The course combines theory, practical experience and personalised support, with specialist guest sessions exploring breathwork in trauma-sensitive and children’s yoga.
Join the sessions live whenever you can, or catch up with the recordings at a time that suits you. We particularly encourage live attendance at the first and final sessions.
The training can be taken as a stand-alone course or as part of our 300-hour Level 2 Yoga Teacher Training programme. 300-hour programme. 

Pranayama Course Reviews

Melanie is simply the most amazing teacher! She creates a wonderful sense of safety, honesty and community. If you can do a course with her - do it! You'll learn loads, be nurtured and have fun!
Emily, UK 

I have really enjoyed the course it’s been the most relaxing and inspiring way to learn about pranayama in a much more detailed way than I have before, it has improved my own practice enormously and I already feel so much better for it.
Clare, UK

It's been such a great course, so well-paced and structured, so much info but lots of time to experience and teach which really helped the learning. Rina and Melanie created such a warm and welcoming environment too. Mel's a fantastic teacher and Rina did a brilliant job of fielding all the questions and keeping us all organised and on track. Thank you
Caroline, UK

Thank you and thank you for such a brilliant course
Lesley, UK 

This was a fantastic and very comprehensive course. Melanie created a safe and fun environment in which to learn and teach the practices. It was a great mix of science, personal experience, and opportunities to teach. I loved the way everything was optional, this made having a go feel really safe and unintimidating. Brilliant!
Caroline, London 

I have been practicing yoga for twenty years, I have been teaching for six.  It was a long time that I wanted to deepen Pranayama both as a personal practice and to feel more confident in transmitting it to my students.  I had no doubts that Melanie would offer a high quality teacher training (I did others with her and this was already a guarantee for me). However, this teacher training far exceeded my expectations.  Melanie has enriched the cultural background I had on Pranayama with totally new contents for me, the scientific research, the sharing of her experiences and path, the practice sessions were surprising. I was afraid that not speaking fluent English I would feel in trouble and would “lose bits”, but with the support of the video manuals, slides and the ability to have continuous feedback with Melanie, it was unexpectedly easy.  The atmosphere of the online classes was one of non-judgement and the possibility of expression (doubts, requests need for support).  Melanie’s respect and harmony with Rina and Josephine was also perceived throughout the course.  For me, being able to follow it from Italy was a wonderful opportunity.  I will definitely recommend this teacher training to other people; I am enthusiastic about it.
Elisa, Italy

This course has been amazing. I am already using the teachings in my classes. I loved all the insights and yoga practices to prepare us for the breathwork.  It’s been an amazing course and even though I only manage to do 2 live due to class commitments I knew that Melanie was always available if I needed advice.  Thanks so much for an amazing course.
Sharon

Melanie is an excellent teacher, she relays the information in such a relatable way and I love all of the science, which she also explains really well.  The course was really broad and I loved that it also covered the trauma too. 10/10
Pennie

I really loved this course. It has given me a deeper understanding and respect for Pranayama. I love Melanie’s way of teaching she makes everything accessible for everyone
Jenny

The teaching was very clear, very comfortable to understand as a not native English speaker.  A good amount of information per week.  The organization was comfortable. There was a feeling of community also I did not know anybody but felt like a circle through zoom.  No pressure for teaching, the files made it easy to retreat it by myself again, which helped.  Overall, great teaching and definitely recommendable.

Melanie makes all the practices and theory so accessible and understandable. I came away with so many great take aways. It also helped me to understand why certain practices maybe hadn’t worked for me in the past and why. The course also gave me confidence to share pranayama with my students.

The Pranayama course was excellent.  Melanie’s teachings were thorough and presented with great clarity. The community of teachers and students was a joy to be part of and teaching practice with peers was incredibly valuable

Melanie has put together something really wonderful with this Pranayama TT. I loved every minute and would recommend it for any teacher who wishes to feel more confident including breath work in their classes or for those that just want to know more for their own personal practice.

The course was brilliant. I love Mel’s teaching style, she’s such a great teacher. Can’t wait to do more courses with her and The Shala

It was a fantastic learning experience, excellent content, clearly explained. Melanie always creates a lovely safe space in which to practice together as a group which really helps learning

This was a wonderful course, taught with skill, wisdom and generosity by Melanie, with wonderful input from other expert teachers too. I loved it

This course is organised by The Shala - please see their website for T&C

Lead teacher: Melanie Cooper

Over 4,200 participants have chosen Yoga Treat’s Yoga Nidra training
I have 29+ years of yoga teaching experience
You will receive personal support before, during, and after the training

Our training courses combine yoga tradition with modern neuroscience and psychology, ensuring you learn not only how to guide Yoga Nidra but also understand why it works.

All our courses are Yoga Alliance approved and provide you with a diploma (Certified Yoga Nidra Teacher)

“I just want to say a huge thank you for the last three days. I can honestly say it’s one of the best trainings that I’ve been on. It was exactly what I needed and so much more than I’d hoped for on so many levels. It will take a while to process everything but I think I will be one of those moments that, when you look back, that you realise was a huge shift.”– Alex, UK

Date & Time

Friday 29 - Sunday 31 January 2027

Online via Zoom

9 am – 5 pm  (UK)
10 am – 6 pm (CET) 

We will include lots of breaks and Yoga Nidra practices, so you won’t be looking at screens all day.  

Price

Early Bird £300 (available until 29 December 2026)
Regular price: £400
We offer bursary places: £200. Please email info@yogatreat.co.uk

To join us please:

Fill in the sign up form by clicking the button above

Then an invoice for the full amount will be sent to you. If you’d like to pay in instalments, please let us know.  A total admin fee of £10 applies to cover the additional processing of instalment payments.

Please note that your space is not guaranteed until we have received a payment (either a deposit or full payment.). You will receive a confirmation email when your place is confirmed. This course always gets fully booked, so we recommend that you sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you have any questions please email me info@melaniecooper.co.uk

Absolutely brilliant training - loved every minute
Cheryl UK
Fascinating and so well delivered!
Nikki UK

The Yin Yoga Level 2 course consists of two modules, which can be taken separately or together.
By completing both, you’ll get a Yoga Alliance certificate.
Module 1: Neuroscience 
Module 2: Myofascial release with tennis balls and yoga belts

Module 1: Yin Yoga & Neuroscience (14 hrs)

Date:

Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 February 2027

Venue:

Online (Zoom)

Time:

9am to 4.30pm

With: Melanie Cooper

Price

£150 per module
If you book both modules at the same time it’s £250 for both

If you’ve done the Yin level 1 with us you get an extra discount: £220 for both

Course content

• The nervous system

• Making the brain feel safe

• Neuroplasticity

• The nervous system and body maps

• The Vagus Nerve

• Posture and Breath

• Nerve flossing

• Vestibular System

• Visual System

Curious about neuroscience but unsure where to start and how to use it in your Yin Yoga classes? 

This course is designed to make neuroscience approachable and relevant to both your teaching and practice. We’ll break down key concepts into simple, practical insights, focusing on what truly matters. You’ll learn how to teach and apply neuroscience in a way that’s both accessible and inspiring! 

Why neuroscience?

Much of our focus in yoga is on stretching and strengthening muscles and fascia (lower-order systems) – but it’s our brain and nervous system (higher-order systems) that control movement and overall function. By working directly with the brain and nervous system, we can create powerful shifts—often more quickly than expected.

This work is exciting to explore, and it can also reignite your passion as a teacher, offering your students fresh, transformative experiences.

Who can join?

This course is open to anyone who has completed a Yin Yoga Level 1 training. 

Language

The theory is in English – but breakout rooms will be available in both English and Swedish. 

Course material

You’ll receive a course manuals as a PDF a couple of days before the course starts. 

Attendance

The course will not be recorded, but don’t worry, it’s all in the manual!

• If you miss half a day or less, you can easily catch up by reviewing the material in the manual or by joining another group at a later date free of charge.

• If you miss more than half a day, you can make it up with another  group for an admin fee of £30 per day.

Certificate

On completion of both modules (Yin & Neuroscience + Yin & Myofascial Release) you will get a certificate: Yin Yoga Level 2 (Yoga Alliance, 26 hrs)

The hours can be registered as continuing education (YACEP) or you can use the hours towards your 300 hour teacher training with The Shala London (Level 2, RYT-500 Yoga Alliance)

Course material

You'll receive a course manuals as a PDF plus a video library a couple of days before the course starts.

Who can join?

We ask that you’ve covered yin in your level one teacher training. It doesn’t have to have been with us

What happens if I miss a session?

The course will not be recorded, but don’t worry, it's all in the manual!

• If you miss half a day or less, you can easily catch up by reviewing the material in the manual or by joining another group at a later date free of charge.

• If you miss more than half a day, you can make it up with a future group for an admin fee of £50.

Can I repeat the course?

If you’ve already done a course with us and would like to repeat it:

• In most cases, you can attend online courses for just an admin fee (see prices below).

Admin Fees for Repeating Online Courses:

• 1-day courses: £30

• 2-day courses: £40

• 3-day courses: £50

Please note this only applies to courses organised by Yoga Treat

Questions? Just send us email and we’re happy to help. 
Much Love, 
Jennie & Melanie

This is so much more than just a course.

• Get personal support before, during and after the training.

• Flexible setup: choose to complete the 4-day training in one go, or split it into 2 days at a time, whichever suits your schedule.

• Learn from two teachers with over 50 years of combined experience

• Benefit from nearly 20 years of us teaching and working together, fine-tuning the content in all our courses, and always continuing to study to ourselves, to make sure we can always give you the latest research. 

Our Yin Yoga Teacher Training covers Yin poses, sequences and how to structure a class, along with the theory behind why Yin Yoga works the way it does. You’ll learn about anatomy, fascia and meridians in an interactive and inspiring way. Beyond the technique itself, you’ll also explore how to find your own voice as a teacher.

There’ll also be a focus on your own practice of Yin yoga: bringing good quality rest into your everyday life in a way that feels fun and motivating instead of another thing to tick off your to-do-list.

With: Melanie Cooper
Price: £395
Dates: Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February 2027
Time: 10am to 6om
At: The Shala, London and online via zoom
40 hours Yoga Alliance

Yin yoga is a way to unwind and relax very deeply. It is a style of yoga that can be taught as a specific class or as a delicious way to end a dynamic flowing class. Yin practice can also provide a valuable preparation for the more subtle arts of pranayama and meditation.

This course consists of two days live in person learning plus 16 hours of on demand recorded material available for 1 year to consolidate learning. The course is accredited by Yoga Alliance.

The environment created by Melanie Cooper on this course, is non-dogmatic and non-judgemental. It provides time for you to step into the yin place of receiving and nurturing. 

Course Overview

On this course, you will learn how to teach yin yoga in a way that is inclusive and safe for everyone. Many students find this slower type of practice is a gateway into their inner world, helping them to connect and go deep inside so they can truly rejuvenate though the practice of yin.  

 Adding this training to your skills set can help you expand your horizons as a teacher and for many teaching yin offers a positive change from teaching faster more yang based energetic classes. The course will cover a wide range of topics from sequencing to anatomy and fascia and meridians.  

From the training you will learn: 

• How to give assists based on acupressure and thai yoga massage

• The theory and practice of sequencing

• how to practice and teach yin poses

• how to plan a yin-based class

• how to use props effectively

• the theory and science behind the practice

• support in finding your own unique teaching style

• how to adapt the practice for different body types and personalities

The course will cover a practical exploration of yin poses, including how to teach, how to modify for different body types and how to give assists based on acupressure and Thai Yoga Massage 

This course is hosted by The Shala, London. See their website for T&C

• Posted in In Person, Yin Yoga, Yin Yoga In Person

With Melanie Cooper

Dates

Thursday 4 - Friday 5 March 2027
Time 9am to 3.30pm

Price

£150 per module
If you book both modules at the same time it’s £250 for both

If you’ve done the Yin level 1 with us you get an extra discount: £220 for both

Sign Up

1. Fill in the sign up form

2. An invoice for the full amount will be sent to you. If you’d like to pay in instalments, please let us know.  A total admin fee of £10 applies to cover the additional processing of instalment payments.

3. Please note that your space is not guaranteed until we have received a payment (either a deposit or full payment.). You will receive a confirmation email when your place is confirmed. This course always gets fully booked, so we recommend that you sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Course Content: Myofascial Release & Yin Yoga

• What is Myofascia and Myofascial Release?

• Benefits of MFR

• Science Behind the Practice

• Integrating MFR with Yin Yoga

• Contraindications & Safety

• Techniques & Applications

• General Principles for Sequencing MFR + Yin

• Practical Sequences & Anatomy Trains 

• Equipment & Set-up

• Research & Evidence

Myofascial Release with tennis balls

Another way we can get big shifts in our movement pattens is through myofascial release. Using two tennis balls and a yoga belt we can do incredible bodywork on ourselves. It can have a huge impact on tension and pain, Learn how to weave this through your yin classes giving you and your students a deeper level of connection and understanding of your body and your practice. We will look at this in relation to Anatomy Trains lines

Myofascial Release with Yoga Belts

Making yin yoga accessible and comfortable to all can be tricky if you’re working with minimal props. In this session we will look at what you can do with just a yoga strap. So many very easy but effective ways to use straps in your yin yoga practice and teaching. The belts can give deep levels of holding which can be integrating (especially great for hyper mobile students) and releasing.

We will cover:

Module One: Yin Yoga and Neuroscience
Module Two: Yin Yoga and Myofascial Release with tennis balls and yoga belts

Certificate

On completion of both modules (Yin & Neuroscience + Yin & Myofascial Release) you will get a certificate: Yin Yoga Level 2 (Yoga Alliance, 26 hrs)

The hours can be registered as continuing education (YACEP) or you can use the hours towards your 300 hour teacher training with The Shala London (Level 2, RYT-500 Yoga Alliance)

Course material

You'll receive a course manual as a PDF and a video library a couple of days before the course starts.

Who can join?

We ask that you’ve covered yin in your level one teacher training. It doesn’t have to have been with us

What happens if I miss a session?

The course will not be recorded, but don’t worry, it's all in the manual!

• If you miss half a day or less, you can easily catch up by reviewing the material in the manual or by joining another group at a later date free of charge.

• If you miss more than half a day, you can make it up with a future group for an admin fee of £50.

This course can give you YACEP hours or count towards your 300 Hours teacher training with The Shala

Can I repeat the course?

If you’ve already done a course with us and would like to repeat it:

• In most cases, you can attend online courses for just an admin fee (see prices below).

• In-person courses are available at a discounted price. Please contact us for the exact details for each course.

Admin Fees for Repeating Online Courses:

• 1-day courses: £30

• 2-day courses: £40

• 3-day courses: £50

This 35 hour teacher training will give you everything you need to start to teach and practice Pranayama with confidence.

I see Pranayama as the “missing link” in todays yoga scene. It’s the part of the 8-fold path that takes us from the asana to the meditation. It regulates the body, the heart, the blood pressure and the functioning of pretty much all the systems of the body. Once the body is in balance the brain and mind can become balanced, THEN we can find the peace to meditate. My favourite quote is from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika “When the Prana (breath) moves the mind moves, when the Prana is still, the mind is still”. Come and experience the magic for yourself - then share it with your students… You will not be disappointed…

Dates for 2027
Session 1 Saturday 13 March 2027 : 9am–2pm
Session 2 Sunday 14 March 2027 : 9am–2pm
Session 3 Thursday 18 March 2027 : 6-9 pm
Session 4 Thursday 25 March 2027 : 6-9 pm
Session 5 Thursday 1 April 2027 : 6-9 pm
Session 6 Thursday 8 April 2027 : 6-9 pm
Session 7 Thursday 15 April 2027 : 6-9 pm
Session 8 Thursday 22 April 2027 : 6-9 pm

All sessions are Online via Zoom

This 8-session course is both theoretical and practical. Students will receive the knowledge and tools to start including Pranayama in your teaching. Students must attend the first and last sessions of this 8 series course and the rest of the sessions are recommended Livestreamed but for those who can't attend the recordings can be sent to you weekly.  The course includes recorded sessions by guest teachers who are experts in breath work for Yoga and Trauma and in Children’s Yoga.

Bookings opening soon! Contact The Breathing Space to register your interest

Course Overview

We will dive deep into the subtle art of yogic breathing on this sessional course. You will receive the knowledge to create a personalised self-practice together with the knowledge and tools to start including pranayama in your teaching

This course will give you an in-depth understanding of:

• The philosophy behind the practices 

• The anatomy of breathing 

• The ancient practices - where they come from and how they fit into a modern practice? 

•  Breath and the Nervous system 

• Breath and the brain

• Increasing the resilience and strength of the lungs and breathing system

•  What modern science has found about Pranayama? 

• How to introduce Pranayama to your teaching 

• Guest Teachers will cover Breathing and Trauma and breathing practices for Children

 Learning how to incorporate Pranayama will greatly expand your horizons as a teacher and through the course you will receive ongoing personalised support in developing your own self practice. 

Course Content

Each session will take an in-depth look at different practices and how to make them safe and trauma sensitive for practitioners. In each session we will cover:

• The practicalities of each practice  

• The science behind each practice

• The cautions and contra-indications 

• Who will suit the Pranayama and what the benefits are  

• The nuts and bolts of how to lead the practice 

 You will receive both a written and a Video Manual including all the basic knowledge and information plus guided practices to support your self-practice and teaching.

Practicalities

A 200-hour yoga teacher training is usually a prerequisite for joining any of our Level 2 trainings but not essential 

The course will be recorded, only for the use of participants, to consolidate your learning

Homework

1. Create a 15 minute sequence of physical practices to support breathwork

2. Create a 15 minute guided meditation based on the anatomy of breathing

3. Write a short report on each of the guest lectures

4. Participation in the final teaching practice during the last session. If you can’t attend in person you can submit a 15 minute video recording. This costs £25.

• You will receive 35 hour Yoga Alliance accredited certificate

Pranayama Course Reviews

Melanie is simply the most amazing teacher! She creates a wonderful sense of safety, honesty and community. If you can do a course with her - do it! You'll learn loads, be nurtured and have fun!
Emily, UK 

I have really enjoyed the course it’s been the most relaxing and inspiring way to learn about pranayama in a much more detailed way than I have before, it has improved my own practice enormously and I already feel so much better for it.
Clare, UK

It's been such a great course, so well-paced and structured, so much info but lots of time to experience and teach which really helped the learning. Rina and Melanie created such a warm and welcoming environment too. Mel's a fantastic teacher and Rina did a brilliant job of fielding all the questions and keeping us all organised and on track. Thank you
Caroline, UK

Thank you and thank you for such a brilliant course
Lesley, UK 

This was a fantastic and very comprehensive course. Melanie created a safe and fun environment in which to learn and teach the practices. It was a great mix of science, personal experience, and opportunities to teach. I loved the way everything was optional, this made having a go feel really safe and unintimidating. Brilliant!
Caroline, London 

I have been practicing yoga for twenty years, I have been teaching for six.  It was a long time that I wanted to deepen Pranayama both as a personal practice and to feel more confident in transmitting it to my students.  I had no doubts that Melanie would offer a high quality teacher training (I did others with her and this was already a guarantee for me). However, this teacher training far exceeded my expectations.  Melanie has enriched the cultural background I had on Pranayama with totally new contents for me, the scientific research, the sharing of her experiences and path, the practice sessions were surprising. I was afraid that not speaking fluent English I would feel in trouble and would “lose bits”, but with the support of the video manuals, slides and the ability to have continuous feedback with Melanie, it was unexpectedly easy.  The atmosphere of the online classes was one of non-judgement and the possibility of expression (doubts, requests need for support).  Melanie’s respect and harmony with Rina and Josephine was also perceived throughout the course.  For me, being able to follow it from Italy was a wonderful opportunity.  I will definitely recommend this teacher training to other people; I am enthusiastic about it.
Elisa, Italy

This course has been amazing. I am already using the teachings in my classes. I loved all the insights and yoga practices to prepare us for the breathwork.  It’s been an amazing course and even though I only manage to do 2 live due to class commitments I knew that Melanie was always available if I needed advice.  Thanks so much for an amazing course.
Sharon

Melanie is an excellent teacher, she relays the information in such a relatable way and I love all of the science, which she also explains really well.  The course was really broad and I loved that it also covered the trauma too. 10/10
Pennie

I really loved this course. It has given me a deeper understanding and respect for Pranayama. I love Melanie’s way of teaching she makes everything accessible for everyone
Jenny

The teaching was very clear, very comfortable to understand as a not native English speaker.  A good amount of information per week.  The organization was comfortable. There was a feeling of community also I did not know anybody but felt like a circle through zoom.  No pressure for teaching, the files made it easy to retreat it by myself again, which helped.  Overall, great teaching and definitely recommendable.

Melanie makes all the practices and theory so accessible and understandable. I came away with so many great take aways. It also helped me to understand why certain practices maybe hadn’t worked for me in the past and why. The course also gave me confidence to share pranayama with my students.

The Pranayama course was excellent.  Melanie’s teachings were thorough and presented with great clarity. The community of teachers and students was a joy to be part of and teaching practice with peers was incredibly valuable

Melanie has put together something really wonderful with this Pranayama TT. I loved every minute and would recommend it for any teacher who wishes to feel more confident including breath work in their classes or for those that just want to know more for their own personal practice.

The course was brilliant. I love Mel’s teaching style, she’s such a great teacher. Can’t wait to do more courses with her and The Shala

It was a fantastic learning experience, excellent content, clearly explained. Melanie always creates a lovely safe space in which to practice together as a group which really helps learning

This was a wonderful course, taught with skill, wisdom and generosity by Melanie, with wonderful input from other expert teachers too. I loved it

This course is organised by The Breathing Space - please see their website for T&C

Lead teachers: Melanie Cooper & Jennie Wadsten Sharma

Over 4,200 participants have chosen Yoga Treat’s Yoga Nidra training
I have 29+ years of yoga teaching experience
You will receive personal support before, during, and after the training

Our training courses combine yoga tradition with modern neuroscience and psychology, ensuring you learn not only how to guide Yoga Nidra but also understand why it works.

All our courses are Yoga Alliance approved and provide you with a diploma (Certified Yoga Nidra Teacher)“Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the last three days. I can honestly say it’s one of the best trainings that I’ve been on. It was exactly what I needed and so much more than I’d hoped for on so many levels. It will take a while to process everything but I think I will be one of those moments that, when you look back, that you realise was a huge shift.”– Alex, UK

Date & Time

Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th April 2027

Online via Zoom

9 am – 5 pm  (UK)
10 am – 6.30 pm (CEST) 

…including lots of breaks and Yoga Nidra practices, so you won’t be looking at screens all day.  

Price

£395
The Shala offer bursary places. Please see their website for details

You will receive

• On completion you will receive a diploma, Yoga Alliance 30 hrs (RYS 300 & YACEP). You can also add these hours to your level 2 Yoga Teacher Training at The Shala.

• Chance to dive deeper into a subject of your choice to get an additional 7 hours.

• Plenty of time to reconnect with your own practice, and to recharge if you’re feeling drained.

• Support from non dogmatic and experienced teachers: the empashis is on empowering you to find YOUR authentic way of teaching yoga nidra and to obtain knowledge to see what is needed for different students; there isn’t one size fits all for this practice (or any style really!)

• Chance to practice teaching with expert constructive and supportive feedback

Course Manual

You will receive your Yoga Nidra Notes training manual by PDF (142 pages) one day before the course starts, via email.

Hard Copy Manual

If you also want a printed copy of the manual, this is available at cost price including postage within the UK and Europe (please add £10 postage for rest of the world)
Note! Please don’t share the manual with anyone. It is subject to copyright law. 

This course is organised by The Shala. Please see their website for T&C

This is so much more than just a course.

• Get personal support before, during and after the training.

• Flexible setup: choose to complete the 4-day training in one go, or split it into 2 days at a time, whichever suits your schedule.

• Learn from two teachers with over 50 years of combined experience

• Benefit from nearly 20 years of us teaching and working together, fine-tuning the content in all our courses, and always continuing to study to ourselves, to make sure we can always give you the latest research. 

Our Yin Yoga Teacher Training covers Yin poses, sequences and how to structure a class, along with the theory behind why Yin Yoga works the way it does. You’ll learn about anatomy, fascia and meridians in an interactive and inspiring way. Beyond the technique itself, you’ll also explore how to find your own voice as a teacher.

There’ll also be a focus on your own practice of Yin yoga: bringing good quality rest into your everyday life in a way that feels fun and motivating instead of another thing to tick off your to-do-list.

With Melanie Cooper and Jennie Wadsten Sharma

Date
Saturday 22 to Tuesday 25 May 2027

Module 1:
Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 May 2027 OR Thursday 14 & Friday 15 October 2027

Module 2: 
Monday 24 - Tuesday 25 May 2027 OR Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 October 2027

This course consists of two days live online via zoom, plus seventeen hours of on demand recorded material available for 6 months to help consolidate learning. The pre-recorded content is all the theory, the live hours cover the practical teaching of the poses.

Time
9 am – 5.30 pm (UK)
10 am – 6.30 pm (Sweden)
…but we’ll have lots of breaks and practical yoga sessions, so you won’t be looking at screens all day. 

Price
Early bird price: £450 until 22 April 2027
Regular price: £500 

Have you done a Yoga Nidra course with us? Then you’ll  get an additional £50 off!
Let us know if you’d like to pay in instalments. Please note a one off admin fee of £10 applies to cover the additional processing of instalment payments.
We offer three scholarships, 50% off if you can’t afford the course or if you work for groups in need. Please contact us. Total price: £250
(Yin Yoga graduates who’d like to repeat the course only pay £40)

1. Fill in the sign up form

2. An invoice for the full amount will be sent to you. If you’d like to pay in instalments, please let us know.  A total admin fee of £10 applies to cover the additional processing of instalment payments.

3. Please note that your space is not guaranteed until we have received a payment (either a deposit or full payment.). You will receive a confirmation email when your place is confirmed. This course always gets fully booked, so we recommend that you sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

You Will Receive

• Upon completion you will receive a diploma, Yoga Alliance 40 hrs (The Shala & YogaTreat, RYS 300 & YACEP). This course also counts as Continuing Education hrs with Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK).

• The support and guidance of two experienced yoga teachers throughout the course. 

• Small group setting: lots of personal attention and feedback.

• Plenty of time to reconnect with your own practice, and to recharge if you’re feeling drained.

• Lots of practice in non judgemental non dogmatic environment.

• Support in finding your own unique teaching style and your authentic voice as a teacher with expert constructive and supportive feedback.

We (Melanie and Jennie) have worked together for many many years and have 45 years of teaching experience between us from teaching yoga and teacher trainings full time.

We have experienced a lot over the years – and what we keep coming back to is how important it is to be authentic, to find “your voice” as a teacher and to have the courage to be YOURSELF when you are teaching! Working as a yoga teacher is amazing – but it also takes a lot of energy – and can be very draining if you are not looking after yourself. (And it’s so easy to not give ourselves that time/attention/selfcare – so in the training we will also put emphasis on how to create space for your own health and practice: to stay balanced and mentally strong!

Location

Online via Zoom – from the comfort of your own home!

Who For?

We recommend that you have done a 200 hour teacher training (any style) but this is not mandatory! If you haven’t: send us an email and let us know and we will look into what other experiences you have and we’ll give you extra support during the course. 
The intention is to give you, as a teacher, more tools, to broaden your teaching skills as well as your target groups. Perhaps you have done a training in a dynamic yoga style and would like to add a slow style to your teaching menu as well – to be able to teach back to back classes at studios and retreats?

We will cover (live via zoom)

Teaching the poses

Our focus is very much on teaching the practice in a way that is inclusive and safe for everyone making this a nurturing and healing practice, a way to connect and go deep inside; a way to truly relax and rejuvenate.

For each pose we will cover:

• How to teach yin yoga poses

• How to use props

• Modifications for each pose

We will cover (pre-recorded content)

Theory and science behind the practice

• The nervous system and the brain

• Meridians and the energy system

• Fascia

• Updated research, the different aspects of yin yoga and how it is applicable to different body types and how personalities, and how movement patterns plays an important part.

Anatomy

We’ll look into the specific areas of the body in more detail, how they move and respond to the Yin poses.

Sequencing & Class planning

• Sequences for specific meridians, for specific yoga poses (eg for backbends, opening the hips, twists, forward bends), and a general all round class

• How to plan a class, when and how much to talk, what to talk about and themes. 

Contraindications and modifications

How to develop your classes for conditions such as pregnancy, injuries and hyper-mobility, making the practice accessible for individual bodies

Course Manual

As part of the course you get two full colour manuals included in the price: one on the theory and one giving details on the poses. We will send you the manuals as pdf:s  one week before the course starts. 

– Yin Yoga Theory, 95 pages
– Yin Yoga Poses, 78 pages

If you’d like to receive hard copies you can buy them for cost price, Black and White: £35 (total for the two), Colour £45 including postage within the UK and Sweden (please add £10 postage for rest of the world) 

If you want the manuals as a hardcopy before the course, then contact us two weeks before the course starts.

What if I have to miss a session?

If you miss half a day or less, you can easily catch up by reviewing the material in the manual or by joining another group at a later date free of charge.

If you miss more than half a day, you can make it up with another  group for an admin fee of £30 per day.

Can I repeat the course?

If you’ve already done a course with us and would like to repeat it:

• In most cases, you can attend online courses for just an admin fee (see prices below).

• In-person courses are available at a discounted price. Please contact us for the exact details for each course.

Admin Fees for Repeating Online Courses:

• 1-day courses: £30

• 2-day courses: £40

• 3-day courses: £50

Please note this only applies to courses organised by Yoga Treat

This is so much more than just a course.

• Get personal support before, during and after the training.

• Flexible setup: choose to complete the 4-day training in one go, or split it into 2 days at a time, whichever suits your schedule.

• Learn from two teachers with over 50 years of combined experience

• Benefit from nearly 20 years of us teaching and working together, fine-tuning the content in all our courses, and always continuing to study to ourselves, to make sure we can always give you the latest research. 

Our Yin Yoga Teacher Training covers Yin poses, sequences and how to structure a class, along with the theory behind why Yin Yoga works the way it does. You’ll learn about anatomy, fascia and meridians in an interactive and inspiring way. Beyond the technique itself, you’ll also explore how to find your own voice as a teacher.

There’ll also be a focus on your own practice of Yin yoga: bringing good quality rest into your everyday life in a way that feels fun and motivating instead of another thing to tick off your to-do-list.

With:Melanie Cooper
Price: £475
Dates: Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June 2027
Time: 9am to 5.30pm
Where: The Breathing Space, Derby
40 hours Yoga Alliance

Yin yoga is a way to unwind and relax very deeply. It is a style of yoga that can be taught as a specific class or as a delicious way to end a dynamic flowing class. Yin practice can also provide a valuable preparation for the more subtle arts of pranayama and meditation.

This course consists of two days live in person learning plus 16 hours of on demand recorded material available for 1 year to consolidate learning. The course is accredited by Yoga Alliance.

The environment created by Melanie Cooper on this course, is non-dogmatic and non-judgemental. It provides time for you to step into the yin place of receiving and nurturing. 

Course Overview

On this course, you will learn how to teach yin yoga in a way that is inclusive and safe for everyone. Many students find this slower type of practice is a gateway into their inner world, helping them to connect and go deep inside so they can truly rejuvenate though the practice of yin.  

 Adding this training to your skills set can help you expand your horizons as a teacher and for many teaching yin offers a positive change from teaching faster more yang based energetic classes. The course will cover a wide range of topics from sequencing to anatomy and fascia and meridians.  

From the training you will learn: 

• How to give assists based on acupressure and thai yoga massage

• The theory and practice of sequencing

• how to practice and teach yin poses

• how to plan a yin-based class

• how to use props effectively

• the theory and science behind the practice

• support in finding your own unique teaching style

• how to adapt the practice for different body types and personalities

The course will cover a practical exploration of yin poses, including how to teach, how to modify for different body types and how to give assists based on acupressure and Thai Yoga Massage 

This course is hosted by The Breathing Space in Derby. See their website for T&C