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Yoga Teacher Training ONLINE

Teach the Yoga you love, learn from people who love Yoga

Home / Shop / Yoga Courses / Yoga Teacher Training (Level 4 Diploma) ONLINE
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Welcome To Your Yoga Teacher Training

Our Yoga teacher training pioneers the very latest in online education.  Enrol and start your course today, the next mandatory zoom sessions are May 13/14/20/21. Your 3 month class pass to all classes, masterclasses & workshops is active immediately. Jayne works with you to improve your practice and deepen your understanding of yoga for the very best start as a yoga teacher. Alongside this you will complete your units remotely creating a learning plan to suit your lifestyle.

Jayne Nicholls - Director GXT
 

When looking for the perfect course, most people ask, what qualifications do I need to become a yoga teacher? You want to know in the first instance that your course is covered and endorsed by the necessary industry governing bodies. Our standards are set out by OFQUAL, our awarding body is FOCUS AWARDS and it is recognised by CIMSPA. GXT is also a CIMSPA partner offering CPD credits on many of our ongoing courses. So you can feel safe and confident in the knowledge that your prospective employers will accept your qualification as the industry standard. It also means that as you advance your qualifications, your existing work will be acknowledged.

Is online yoga teacher training worth it and are you in safe hands? The GXT USP is that we are a small company led by Jayne Nicholls. Everyone working for GXT is primarily a yoga teacher with a passion for teaching class. We remain in contact with you throughout your career offering advice and information to help you progress.

Our qualification is in the top 10 most affordable yoga teacher trainings in the UK. You will see a huge diversity in the cost of Yoga Teacher Training so make sure that you look into everything that the course offers in order to justify your investment.

How long does it take to become a qualified yoga instructor? We champion online learning and attempt to get you to the point of teaching as quickly as possible in fact we advocate FitPro insurance that allows you to teach while you learn. GXT provide weekly online classes in which Jayne constantly works on your technique allowing you to progress with speed. There are monthly workshops, chats and meetings for all learners. Plus once qualified we help you navigate the business of teaching regular classes both face to face and online. A comfortable learning journey is 6 to 12 months.

Please download our prospectus in order to plan your next steps.

GXT Level 4 Yoga Prospectus

 

 

Course Price is £999

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    What Your Course Involves

    What do you get & what do you have to do?

    • All About Your Course
    • What Your Course Involves
    • Assessment
    • USP & Videos

    Course dates 2023:

    The dates are mandatory training days via zoom running from 8.30am – 12 noon. In between these dates you are invited to join all classes and workshops to help advance your learning and gain maximum experience. Our online community is a wonderful  place to meet past & present learners and build your confidence as a yoga teacher.

    May 13/14/20/21
    September 16/17/23/24

    Before you start:

    Our  yoga teacher training is awarded by Focus Awards and is recognised by CIMSPA at Level 4 Yoga Instructor. It is perfect for access into all areas of Yoga instruction. We are proud to offer qualifications that are backed by the government and OFQUAL, please take the time to check this qualification on the register of regulated qualifications, you will see that it constitutes 350 hours and links to the full qualification specification.

    A quick overview:

    • Book your course and start online study immediately using manuals, workbooks and online content.
    • Attend all live zoom training days.
    • Access to the GXT Studio classes, masterclass & workshops (3 months free pass activated on booking)
    • Practice your practical content daily via our online library of postures and videos.
    • Communicate with your tutors at any time.
    • Submit your unit study via email for super quick marking and feedback.

    What you get:

    The level 4 diploma provides a healthy blend of traditional &  modern yoga. Our experts & tutors take the time to help you to understand the key components of yoga and apply them to a modern audience.

    No other qualification offers the following in one teacher training:

    • Level 4 diploma in yoga teacher teaching
    • Weekly classes, masterclasses 7 workshops to improve your practical teaching and understanding of yoga.
    • Anatomy & physiology levels 2
    • A library of practical videos & audio for long term reference
    • A trademarked brand “Freestyle Yoga” to use once qualified

    How Your Course Takes Place:

    You will study at home via our online portals, completing units in your own time. Practical study blends live Zoom training days with online content from beginners to advanced  providing you with the  skills needed to successfully go out and teach. The GXT Studio hosts online classes throughout the week, why not join in to see if you like our style? Click here to visit the GXT Studio

    How long does the course take?

    You can complete in 6 months however we advise a guideline of 10 – 12 months for full immersion into your study and teaching practice.

    Are you confused about how you should learn and who you should learn with?

    Who should you go with? Yoga Alliance, British Wheel of Yoga, CIMSPA, National Occupational Standard’s – it all gets a bit confusing, when trying to find the right course for you. Here at GXT we have all been in your shoes. Jayne Nicholls director of GXT has been on the forefront of change in both yoga and fitness for many years and has your teaching interests at heart. All of our tutors teach what we preach in every environment allowing us to guide you from a fully informed perspective into the world of teaching yoga.

    Why we favour the occupational standards over 200 & 500 hour trainings.

    A break down of your yoga learning journey:

    Our entire team believe that a healthy balance of traditional and modern yoga will give you a firm footing when setting up classes in the community, clubs, corporate, schools and leisure centres. With this in mind we dedicate equal time in looking at the philosophy of yoga, its roots, its evolution into todays lifestyle and into integration with health related fitness.

    We can never take for granted where yoga originates from, nor can we ignore the needs of our target audience in today’

    Traditional Yoga Study

    Your full teacher training manual and suggested texts will allow you to indulge the diverse and exciting world of traditional yoga. We fully prepare you to understand and teach the 8 limbs of yoga, historical Sanskrit terminology with history of yoga asana through to implementing stability (sthira) and ease (sukha) in the complete unification of breath (pranayama), focus (drishti) and movement (asana) to create beautiful flowing sequences (vinyasa). We have different tutors providing different experiences in breathing, meditation, bandhas, mudras ( please see full course content below).

    This forms the core of your study and will be at the forefront throughout. You will leave the diploma qualification as a fully qualified yoga teacher.

    Yoga teacher training level 4 practical Zoom days:

    • Day 1  –  Overview of course and learning materials. Modern Yoga and asana practice. teaching skills, language and communication.
    • Day 2 –  Workbook overview. We are custodians of yoga, no one owns it, but what is its rich and varied history and background? an historical perspective of yoga, and asana analysis: We explore the background and history of yoga, key perspectives, practices and texts, and notable exponents.We analyse asana in terms of their possible benefits, their planes of movement, the joints and muscles involved, and how to regress, progress, and adapt the asana, along with the use of teaching aids
    • Day 3 – Breathing Bandhas, Mudras, Meditation: We consider the role of breath practice in yoga and experience different breathing techniques. The use of locks, seals and gestures is put into perspective and we explore different methods of meditation and mindfulness.
    • Day 4–  Class planning and practical application of yoga. Student teaching practice.

    Your Yoga teacher training level 4 diploma consists of 5 units:

    1. Teaching Yoga as a Profession
    2. Planning and Delivering Yoga Classes
    3. Understanding and applying the Philosophy of Yoga
    4. Teaching Asana to meet the Needs of Mixed Ability Students
    5. Finding the Breath Classes

    Your anatomy and physiology  units:

    1. Level 2 A&P is essential in order to understand the basics of how the body works

    To prepare you for the practical role of Yoga Instructor, you will learn:

    • The skills necessary for teaching Yoga
    • The role of a Yoga Instructor
    • The benefits of Yoga

    To educate you in the history of Yoga, you will learn:

    • The origins of Yoga
    • The relevance of ancient Yoga texts
    • Understanding the 8 limbs of Yoga
    • Understanding the 4 pathways of Yoga
    • Understanding the key concepts of Yoga including Kriyas, Mudras, Bandhas

    Planning a series of Yoga sessions

    • Understanding breathing, relaxation & meditation techniques
    • Understanding how to plan a Yoga session
    • Use of teaching aids in Yoga
    • Progressing your Yoga classes
    • Setting up a Yoga class

     Health & Safety for Yoga

    • Understanding the requirements of special populations
    • Understanding the importance of screening clients
    • Understanding the health & safety aspects of teaching a Yoga class 

    Teaching a Yoga Session

    • Practically including all of the above into a class presentation
    • Learning, understanding & presenting Yoga postures 

    Personal Yoga Development & Practice

    Yoga from a  Fitness perspective

    • Learn how to prescribe postures to a live audience with typical posture and practice traits
    • Learn how to use a language that people understand and respond to
    • Learn how to talk from an informed perspective rather than quoting form received Yoga teaching
    • Learning to understand and progress the posture for each individual
    • Learn how to create Yoga flow

    Free class pass:

    You will be given a free class pass to take part in all classes at the GXT Online Studio for the first 3 months of your course. This will help you to experience exactly how the course information translates into practical teaching. We provide many different styles of class and approach each subject with sound teaching skills.

    We have a 100% pass rate

    This is such a straight forward method of assessment. You are assessed academically and practically. The process is set by OFQUAL which should give you absolute confidence that the result will be a robust qualification that holds its head up high in the education system and the industry.

    You are assessed on 5 individual units. These can be completed individually and sent to your personal assessor for marking as you progress.

    You are marked on the completion of your workbook, teaching plans, and practical assessment.

    UNIT 1  Teaching Yoga as a Profession= Worksheet

    UNIT 2  Planning and Delivering Yoga Classes = Worksheet

    UNIT 3 Understanding and applying the Philosophy of Yoga = worksheet

    UNIT 4 Teaching Asana to meet the Needs of Mixed Ability Students = Live Zoom assessment

    UNIT 5  Finding the Breath Classes = worksheet

    Formative observations (completed on live Zoom training), Summative observation is a live Zoom assessment, Self evaluation, Personal development plan, Personal practice and reflection diary

    We accept approved prior learning (APL) from students who have previously completed relevant parts of the course.

    Students receive a home study pack designed to encourage research into the key areas of teaching Yoga. During completion of this study we ask you to develop an idea of the kind of yoga instructor that you would like to be. Once you are confident in the areas that you would like to focus, we then offer you further study, specific to your needs

    The GXT USP:

    • You can join at any time –simply start your course and attend the live days as they come up
    • Your yoga course begins on the day you sign up
    • Online mentor to guide you through the entire course = 24 hour access
    • You can repeat days as necessary to build your confidence and skills
    • Communicate with your tutor and Jayne Nicholls at any time throughout your study
    • Interest free part payments

    Free class pass:

    You will be given a free class pass to take part in all classes at the GXT Online Studio for the first month of your course. This will help you to experience exactly how the course information translates into practical teaching. We provide many different styles of class and approach each subject with sound teaching skills.

    Useful Links:

    • There are lots of videos to see on the GXT Facebook page where we post daily updates & information
    • You are invited to join the Yoga Teacher training With GXT facebook group where you can communicate with past and present learners and the GXT team.
    • See videos on the Group X Training  YouTube channel

    Your Tutors & Experts:

    Jayne Nicholls

    Jayne is owner/director of GXT, creator of the Freestyle Yoga brands and a somewhat reluctant Yogi. She has taught group exercise for over 25 years with 17 dedicated to Yoga.

    Every day it pulls me in a little deeper! I will always retain my love of moving to music and this is my key teaching style which is why I often smile to myself as I OM. I love mixing what I know about the human body with traditional aspects of yoga. It is this modern approach that makes our YTT both unique and successful.

    Di Leek

    Di is truly 1 in 1 million. Her dedication to the learning process on our yoga diploma is so welcomed by our students. She is both lead tutor and assessor, you will see her on our online guidance and she is on hand to help you throughout. Di does not post bios, she is not on social media, she is Di who walks her own path in her own way and GXT are privileged to have her on our team.

    Peter Webber

    Peter teaches Yin Yoga, he has found his place in the yoga teaching community with this intelligent and peaceful method. He is a lifelong teacher and all round wonderful human being. He completes our teaching family as our roots go back into the fitness community and have settle din yoga teacher training.

    We are all here:

    Behind the scenes, while you are working away in the comfort of your own home, we are (relaxing & doing yoga) here to chat  or email when you are feeling excited, troubled, exasperated, elated – any one of the whole gamut of emotions that we experience when learning to teach the very thing that we love to practice.

    See us in action:

    FAQs

    How long does it take to become a qualified yoga instructor?
    We suggest 6-12 months based upon your work life balance. You have 2 years should life get in the way. Once you complete your course and pass, you are welcomed back onto the zoom days and workshops to refresh and hear things in a different way.
    Do I do a 250/500 hour course or the Level 4 Diploma?
    The 200/500 hour guideline is extremely old. It was put in place to ensure a level of competence before a teacher actually taught a group. We prefer not to measure learning in hours, we measure your competence via communication and help you to get to the point where you feel ready to teach. The learning journey of our course is highlighted by the framework set out by the Government & OFQUAL in much the same way that children learn and take exams, students take their degree, we provide adult learning that sits on the same education framework. The nominated hours of study is 350.
    Is online yoga teacher training worth it?
    Online is purely the medium for your course delivery. At GXT we have an online studio that delivers zoom classes every week and we encourage monthly meetings, email and phone contact. Used wisely the online option provides more personal contact than pre organised live meets.
    Which online yoga teacher training is the best?
    You must connect with your course provider. Know that we provide a personal service, we help you with insurance to provide full cover to teach while you are learning and when fully qualified we keep on helping you with ongoing content.

    Testimonials

    Absolutely loved the course this weekend. Monica is a true inspiration and an amazing teacher. I learnt so much over the last 2 days.

    Thank you!

    Nina

    The course was intense but worthwhile. My tutor Diane Leek was my guardian Angel. Total support and kind words when I felt other matters were getting me down. She was my inspiration and feel so lucky to have met her and learned so much from Diane.

    Sue Murray

    Support from Di was ‘beyond the call of duty’. she turned everything around speedily and was always motivating and more than supportive – exemplary !!! I cannot praise her highly enough and ALL of the face to face sessions in the UK and Ibiza were not only totally committed but so inspirational (both Di and Jayne). I love their perspective on yoga – more than refreshing – challenging much of the ‘norms’ and providing a wonderful insight and guiding in a so different a way to the current trends. difficult to find the words to express how much I have valued their teaching and support, let alone their own knowledge and abilities! And they have NOT paid me to write this 🙂

    I will miss them both !

    Kristin Pagano

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