Course Fees & Dates
2026 Training takes place Friday to Sunday from 7am to 5pm, each month, over a six month period at The Haven in Stonehaven Studio.
Training Dates 2026
January | 2nd, 3rd, 4th |
February | 6th, 7th, 8th |
March | 6th, 7th, 8th |
April | 17th, 18th, 19th |
May | 22nd, 23rd, 24th |
June | 19th, 20th, 21st |
Cost : £2200 / Earlybird £2000 (before 31 August)
(Subsidised options may be available. Email : starkeeper@thehaven.co.uk)
Meet Your Trainer

Starkeeper Morton
Step into your power and teach from the heart. No need to be able to do handstands or years of experience if you feel the call, you belong!
Our intention in offering this training is to guide you to deepen your practice & knowledge, build confidence, and become an authentic, inclusive yoga teacher.
Join us for our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, grounded in compassion, community, and experiential learning. Whether your dream is to teach or simply to dive deeper into your personal practice, this course will guide you on a journey of transformation, growth, and connection.
Led by Senior Yoga Teachers at The Haven, this training is designed to nurture, empower and inspire you to find your voice and style as a yoga teacher. Our approach celebrates diversity, inclusion and accessibility, so you’ll feel supported to show up exactly as you are.
This course is 80% practical and experiential, with a strong focus on real-life teaching experience, personal development, and embodied learning.
By the end of the course, you’ll be confident in setting up and delivering your own classes, and you’ll have opportunities to gain experience through our local community netwok.

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Overall aim of course
The intention of The Haven yoga teacher training is to nurture, empower and inspire authentic yoga teachers.
Teaching practise & methods
The Haven yoga teacher training will be experiential learning, incorporating a wide range of expertise and methods that promote diversity and inclusion. This makes 80% of the course.
What will the graduate be able to do at the end of the course?
By the end of the course, graduates will be able to confidently set up their own yoga classes, and access opportunities to gain experience if they choose.
How will the course be assessed?
The course will be assessed through practical in-person teaching sessions and written reflections.
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What You’ll learn
Module 1 – Yoga Philosophy & History
- Introduction to Yoga Teacher Training
- The 8 Limbs of Yoga
- Benefits of Yoga
- Yoga History and Philosophy
- Cultural Appropriation: Respecting the Origins
Senior Yoga Teacher Contact Hours | Non SYT Contact Hours | Non Contact Hours | Total Hours |
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10 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
Module 2 : Anatomy & Physiology
- Skeletal and muscular systems
- Joints and range of motion
- Effects of asana and pranayama on body systems
- Injury prevention and contraindications
- Safe adjustments
- Using props confidently
- Energy anatomy(bandhas,chakras, nadis, koshas)
Senior Yoga Teacher Contact Hours | Non SYT Contact Hours | Non Contact Hours | Total Hours |
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25 | 10 | 5 | 40 |
Module 3 : Techniques, Training & Practice
- Asana (postures): alignment, benefits, modifications.
- Pranayama (breath control): types of breathwork
- Pratyahara (sense withdrawal): in relation to asanas
- Mudras (hand gestures)
- Bandhas (energy locks)
- Svasana: different styles (mindfulness, guided, mantra)
Senior Yoga Teacher Contact Hours | Non SYT Contact Hours | Non Contact Hours | Total Hours |
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35 | 30 | 5 | 70 |
Module 4 : Teaching Methodology
- Class planning, layout and sequencing
- Theming classes
- Cueing and instructions
- Use of voice, pacing, and presence
- Trauma Informed Awareness
- Ethics and responsibility of teaching
Senior Yoga Teacher Contact Hours | Non SYT Contact Hours | Non Contact Hours | Total Hours |
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30 | 5 | 5 | 40 |
Module 5 : Practicum
- Practice teaching (peers or real students)
- Observing others teach
- Receiving and giving feedback
- Final teaching assessment (a full class or segment)
Senior Yoga Teacher Contact Hours | Non SYT Contact Hours | Non Contact Hours | Total Hours |
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25 | 5 | 1 | 31 |
Module 6 : Yoga Teaching in Practise
- Writing a Code of Conduct
- Setting Up as a Yoga Teacher
- Insurance & Liability
- Social Media
Senior Yoga Teacher Contact Hours | Non SYT Contact Hours | Non Contact Hours | Total Hours |
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5 | 0 | 2 | 7 |