Level 1 300 hour yoga teacher training in Cornwall

Above all else one of our main aims at Falmouth Yoga School has been to create a yoga community here in Cornwall and we are so proud of the friendships and support network we see forming during and after the teacher training.

Keren and Amanda will continue to be on hand to offer advise and guidance at any step of your teaching journey. Keren is still in regular contact with her trainees over in Australia to offer small fry advice on sequencing and playlists or big decision advice on what further training to do or how to open a studio in their home town!

Keren and Amanda also offer a variety of level 2 training modules allowing you to work your way to becoming a 500 FYS teacher or just to delve deeper for the fun and love of it as they both continue to do themselves.

About Keren

Keren has been teaching for 20 years and has been running teacher training courses for over 10 years both here and in her Brisbane studio, in total she has trained over a 100 teachers and she LOVES IT. Keren feels very fortunate in her own yoga journey to have trained with some of the most inspiring teachers the world over. Keren is a perpetual student and her trainings include:

• 2004 200hr Hatha Yoga training with My Health Yoga in Brisbane
• 2011 200hr Jivamukti and vinyasa with Essence of Living on the Gold Coast
• 2012 200hr Lotus Flow in San Francisco
• 2012  Kundalini with Guru Das in Byron Bay
• 2013 Level 2 100hr Lotus Flow in Bali
• 2017 50hr Ayurveda for Women’s Health in New York
• 2018 50hr Trauma Sensitive Yoga in Boston
• 2018 30hr Yin yoga training in Dublin
• 2018 750hr Ayurvedic practitoner course with Ayurvedic Institute, Croydon
• 2020 30hr yin level 2 training in Belfast
• 2020 40hr Yoga Nidra training
• 2020 25hr Lotus Flow ‘learn to fly’ training
• 2021 Bhakti yoga and harmonium with Sacred Sound Lab
• 2021 100hr Advanced teacher training with Noah Mazé
• 2021 20hr Pranayama teacher training with Cyndi Lee
• 2021 50hr Trauma informed yoga teacher training with Yoga Medicine
• 2021 20hr Yin sequencing with Jo Phee

To read more about Keren and here own style/training/journey please click here.

And please note, while this course is predominately a vinyasa teacher training, Keren will share with you the depth of her teaching from a variety of style including Hatha, Kundalini, Jivamukti and Anusara to ensure you leave the course able to teach any body 

About Amanda

Amanda has more than 35 years experience as a yoga and movement teacher. She is a guest teacher, collaborator and supervisor on several UK trainings and runs her own retreats and level 2 courses. Her teaching is informed by her complementary practices of Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapy and Compassionate Inquiry (Dr Gabor Mate)  but more importantly by the local classes/students that she teaches  on an ongoing basis and her creative and evolving practice. She is committed to inclusivity, anti racism and encouraging students to be both curious and compassionate on their learning journeys and to supporting development of a greater awareness of their individual gifts, challenges and unique patterns.

She has studied extensively in a range of yoga and movement modalities with excellent teachers around the world. Following 20 years training as an Iyengar teacher she has since gained qualifications in Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Tibetan Yoga, Yoga for Teens, Ayurveda and Somatics and has specialised in Experiential Anatomy, Yoga Therapy For Women of all ages, Embodied Yoga (Principles and Facilitator) Healthy Backs and recovery from injury and trauma. She has explored Body Mind Centring, Continuum and Authentic Movement Practices. Her particular love at the moment is Yoga Nidra as it helps her integrate creative writing and imagery.  Having first trained with Total Yoga Nidra she is currently completing an irest training and refreshing anatomy skills with Amy Matthews and Leslie Kaminoff. All practices are underpinned by her Dzogchen view and how marvellous it is to be alive as a being amongst other human and more than human beings.

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What you can expect from this teacher training is a rich, varied, fun, challenging year that will encourage you to look at yoga and yourself in new ways and hopefully will be the start of a journey into yoga that will last a lifetime.

There are a number of wonderful training courses out there both in Cornwall/Devon and beyond and we would be happy to direct you to them should this course not meet your needs.

However, why do we love the course we have developed, why do we think it rocks? Here’s why…

• Proven methodology that has resulted in many well trained, passionate teachers that continue to come back and undertake further studies with us
• Integrity from the course and teachers all of whom are committed to continuing their own training whilst constantly evolving the teacher training course to stay relevant and fresh
• Senior teachers with a combined experience of over 55 years and a great love of all things yoga
• 10 students per intake to ensure a close knit supportive group with individual attention
• YA registered internationally
• Added perks including free access to the on demand class library, free access to Keren’s livestream classes for the duration of your course, access to a private TT video library and an assigned mentor and buddy to support you on this journey
• Access to a strong and supportive community of previous trainees providing ongoing mentorship and inspiration
• and so much more…but we don’t like to blow our own trumpets too much…watch this space for a video previous students saying why THEY love the course

The first thing we always ask interested students to do is come along to a class with Keren or via the on demand video library to ensure the style of yoga she teaches resonates with you. We want you to love this course as much as we do! From there we ask you to complete the application form. Once received Keren will be in touch to arrange a short interview to complete your application and also to put you in touch with past trainees so you can interview them and get an honest overview of the course from a graduates point of view.

• The course will be run one weekend per month over 10 months, Fri-Sun
• Weekend hours Friday evening online and all day Saturday and Sunday
• As well as study modules, you will need to complete a certain amount of classes, as well as class observations, class assists and towards the end of the course and practice teaching classes
• There is monthly homework which needs to be handed in on time as part of the accreditation criteria
• The course will include two final exams, one practical and one theory
• Keren and Amanda are registered as a Senior Yoga Teachers having studied well over 2000 hours of training each
• The course costs £2250 early bird (paid by 1st December 2026) or £2350 after that or if choosing a monthly payment plan (£500 non refundable deposit and ten monthly payments).
• The 300 hour course is meant to serve as an introduction to your path as a teacher- continuous study is essential and we can recommend further trainings in the UK or overseas as well as offering CPD and level 2 courses in Falmouth
• Successful applicants should be in good health and have stable personal circumstances to complete this course with the focus and dedication it requires. This is not a tick and flick course. Please think seriously about the commitment involved in undertaking this course and ensure you can attend all modules and allow the time required for classes and homework. Paying for the course does not result in accreditation as a yoga teacher, meeting the course requirements (classes, homework, exam, practice) and showing passion and commitment will result in certification.

Modules:

Week 1 – April 9-11 2027

Friday evening History of yoga philosophy chat

Saturday morning – What is yoga, the history go yoga, meaning of yoga, 8 limbs of yoga, different types of yoga, what is vinyasa yoga

Saturday afternoon – surya namaskar – alignment, breath and how to teach the flow in three different formats. Includes practice teaching.

Sunday morning – pranayama – what is pranayama, looking closely at ujjai, nadi shodana, brahmari, sitali, dirga pranayama and kapalabhati –the benefits, the contraindications, when to use them and how to teach them.

Sunday afternoon – the subtle body – the koshas, vayus, nadis and pranayama

Week 2 – 7-9 MAY 2027

Friday evening Bhagavhad Gita Philosophy chat

Saturday morning –  exploring a basic warm-up sequence, including pranayama and asana.

Saturday afternoon – class and practice teaching

Sunday morning – Asana lab and practice teaching standing poses alignment, anatomy of standing poses, verbal adjustments and practice teaching with Amanda

Sunday afternoon– Advanced pranayama practice and teaching

Week 3 – 11-13 JUNE 2027

Friday evening– Yoga Sutra book 1 philosophy chat

Saturday morning – Creating a vinyasa flow, smart sequencing and the language of teaching

Saturday afternoon – practice teaching

Sunday morning – Asana lab – balance poses, alignment, anatomy, verbal adjustments and practice teaching with Amanda

Sunday afternoon – Meditation – teaching and practice

Week 4 – 9-11 july 2027

Friday evening– Tantra and chakras beyond the rainbow philosophy chat

Saturday morning – creating a well rounded class, effective teaching of the latter part of class

Saturday afternoon – practice teaching and class planning

Sunday morning – Asana lab – revolved poses alignment, anatomy, verbal adjustments and practice teaching with Amanda

Sunday afternoon – Asana lab – backbends poses alignment, anatomy, verbal adjustments and practice teaching with Amanda

Week 5 – 10-12 SEPT 2027

Friday evening – Sanskrit with Josh Michaell via zoom

Saturday  – Bhakti Yoga day! Philosophy, mantra, mudra, kirtan and more

Sunday morning – Asana lab – forward folds and hip openers – alignment, anatomy, verbal adjustments and practice teaching with Amanda

Sunday afternoon – Asana lab – safe adjustments and assisting

Week 6 – 8-10 OCT 2027

Friday evening– Anatomy & embodied yoga chat

Saturday & Sunday– anatomy and alignment weekend!

Week 7 – 12-14 NOV 2027

Friday evening – Myths & storytelling chat

Saturday morning – Theming classes with myths, mantra, mudra

Saturday afternoon – practice teaching, sequencing inbedding and all questions answered!

Sunday morning – ayurveda and nutrition including practical assessment on prescribing a food and yoga program for a specific ayurvedic type

Sunday afternoon – Ayurveda & yoga – teaching with an ayurvedic viewpoint, practice & theory

Week 8 – 10-12 december 2027

Friday evening– Yoga therapy chat

Saturday morning – How to include those with illness/injury into your general class, yoga as a form of therapy, teaching a private session – theory, lesson planning and practice teaching with Amanda

Saturday afternoon – morning continued…

Sunday morning – Restorative yoga day – practice and theory

Sunday afternoon – teaching restorative yoga with Amanda and yoga nidra to finish

Week 9 – 7-9 JANUARY 2027

Friday evening– Satsang

Saturday morning – Ensuring a trauma informed classroom with Amanda

Saturday afternoon – Yin yoga practice & theory with Amanda

Sunday morning – Asana lab –  Inversions and arm balances with Keren

Sunday afternoon – Asana lab continued and recap/exam prep

Week 10 – 28-30 Jan 2027

Friday evening– Physical exam group 1

Saturday morning – physical exam group 2

Saturday afternoon – physical exam group 3

Sunday morning – theory exam – four hour written exam revising each key module (online)

Sunday afternoon – celebrate

We want your teacher training experience to be inspiring, supportive and rewarding. We also believe in being transparent about what is expected of both our students and our teaching team. Please take a moment to read the following information before committing to the course.

Booking, Payments & Cancellations

Places on our teacher training are limited to ensure that every student receives individual attention and support. Once your application has been accepted, a deposit is required to secure your place.

Please consider carefully whether you can commit to the full training programme before enrolling. Subject to your statutory cancellation rights, all course payments are non-refundable if you decide to withdraw, including if your personal circumstances change or you are unable to attend.

Where applicable, students booking online or at a distance have a 14-day statutory cooling-off period. If you request that any training or other services begin during this period, different refund arrangements may apply.

If you need to withdraw due to serious illness or exceptional circumstances, please contact Keren as soon as possible. We will consider your situation individually and discuss whether a transfer to a future training programme or another suitable arrangement is possible. Any such arrangement is at our discretion, subject to your legal rights.

If we have to cancel the course, we will offer a full refund of any fees paid for training that has not been delivered. If a significant change to the course is necessary, we will contact you to discuss the available options.

Attendance & Certification

Teacher training is a significant commitment, both in terms of time and personal study. Students are expected to attend all scheduled training weekends, complete the required coursework, participate in practical teaching and successfully complete their assessments.

If you are unable to attend a training session, please let us know as early as possible. Any missed hours must be made up in accordance with our accreditation requirements, and additional tuition may incur a charge agreed in advance.

Payment of course fees does not guarantee certification. Students must successfully complete all required elements of the training to receive their qualification.

Health, Safety & Personal Responsibility

Your wellbeing is important to us. Yoga teacher training includes physical practice, breathing techniques, meditation and other activities that can be physically and emotionally challenging.

Students are responsible for informing the teaching team of any relevant injuries, health conditions, pregnancy or other circumstances that may affect their ability to participate safely. Please listen to your body, work within your own limits and let us know whenever you need an alternative or modification.

Participation is voluntary, and students are encouraged to make informed decisions about their own practice. We recommend seeking appropriate medical advice if you are unsure whether an activity is suitable for you.

We take reasonable steps to provide a safe and supportive learning environment. However, participation in physical activities carries inherent risks. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for negligence or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded.

Student Conduct & Respect

Our yoga school is built around community, kindness, inclusivity and mutual respect. We ask all students to approach the training with an open mind and to respect the different backgrounds, abilities, experiences and perspectives of their fellow trainees.

Discrimination, bullying, harassment or behaviour that compromises the safety and wellbeing of others will not be tolerated. Serious or repeated breaches may result in a student being asked to leave the training, following a fair review of the circumstances.

Complaints & Grievance Procedure

We hope your training experience is a positive one, but we recognise that occasionally things may not go as expected. We welcome feedback and are committed to addressing any concerns fairly, sensitively and promptly.

Stage 1: Informal resolution

If something is troubling you, we encourage you to speak directly with Keren or another member of the teaching team. Many concerns can be resolved quickly through an open and constructive conversation.

Stage 2: Formal complaint

If you feel your concern has not been resolved, or you would prefer to make a formal complaint, please contact Keren in writing at info@yogawithkeren.com, explaining the nature of your complaint and your preferred outcome.

We will acknowledge your complaint within five working days and aim to provide a written response within 20 working days. If additional time is needed, we will explain why and provide an updated timescale.

If your complaint concerns Keren directly, you may request that another suitably independent person reviews the matter.

Stage 3: Further review

If you remain dissatisfied after receiving our formal response, you may request a further review.

All complaints will be handled as confidentially as reasonably possible, and students will not be disadvantaged for raising a genuine concern.

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to providing high-quality teaching, constructive feedback and a welcoming environment in which every student has the opportunity to develop and flourish.

These policies do not affect your statutory consumer rights.