200 Hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
PLYMOUTH with Kathy Ran & Yoga Blend
September 2025
PROGRAM OUTLINE
The program takes place on Saturday and Sunday's.
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Learn how to teach a 60 min. Vinyasa yoga class using dialogue, verbal cues and hands on adjustments
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Explore different teaching styles, the characteristic of a good yoga teacher, understand the type of yoga teacher you want to be and build your confidence and “unique voice” as an instructor
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Examine postural alignment, gain a deeper understanding of how yoga postures should be performed and understand how to correct common misalignments and perform modifications (verbally and physically)
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Learn about anatomy, kinesiology and physiology and apply them to yoga
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Understand the different physical and mental benefits delivered by yoga
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Further your own practice by taking part in yoga classes, broaden your knowledge of different yoga styles and begin to make yoga part of your daily life including practicing meditation
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Understand basic first aid and how to keep your students safe. Gain an insight into medical conditions that would inhibit the practice of hot yoga/yoga, in particular pregnancy
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Explore the history of yoga, examine different yoga forms and where they originated from, and study yoga philosophy
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Understand the business of yoga and how to make a career out of being a yoga teacher
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Become A Teacher
While focusing on equipping you to teach Vinyasa yoga, the course will provide a solid foundation from which you can continue to explore other forms of yoga. You will be taught how to create and teach a vinyasa class based on the principals of alignment and the ancient practice of ashtanga vinyasa. This means you’ll have everything you need to begin teaching at all types of yoga and fitness establishments upon graduation and begin your journey as a yoga teacher.
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Registerd with Yoga Alliance
Kathy Ran is Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance and a Yoga Elder with Independent Yoga Network. She is proud to present her complete yoga teacher training course with Yoga Alliance teacher certification.
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In this 200 hour yoga certification program you will learn a non-dogmatic synthesis of classical and contemporary techniques drawn from the best major systems today.
Saturdays: 10:00 - 6:00pm I Sun. 11:00 – 5:00
9 modules over 6 months I.
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​27 - 28 September
Kick off Weekend! I Foundation, Form & Function | Introduction to the eight limbs of yoga | Understanding why you should NOT believe everything you think | Audio, Visual and Kinaesthetic Learning | Yoga 101 I Manifest Board I Intro To Yoga Anatomy
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​11 - 12 October
Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga Weekend
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​25 - 26 October
History & Philosophy Weekend I 8 Limbs of Yoga I Philosophy and Personal Practice I History of Yoga In Our Culture I Intro to Pranayama and Meditation I Practicing teaching ​
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​8 - 9 November
Hot Yoga Teacher Training I Dialogue I Adjustments I Benefits I Precautions I Practice Teaching and in depth look at Asanas of Hot Yoga I Hatha Yoga Origins
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​22 - 23 November
The Art of Adjustments I Dealing with Injuries I Yogic Lifestyle I Asana Breakdown I Find your teacher voice I Chakras, Mudras & Mantras I How to teach Pranayama I Partner Yoga
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​13 - 14 December
Rocket Yoga Weekend I Vinyasa Yoga Weekwend I Fusion of Dialogue I Adjustments I Benefits I Precautions Styles of Teaching I Asanas I Drishti I Bhandas I Pranayama I The Art Of Inversions
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WINTER ​BREAK
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3 - 4 January
Art of Sequencing I Dialogue I Adjustments I Benefits I Precautions I Levels I Pranayama & Meditation I Benefits I Teaching Beginners I Teaching Safely I Break it all down I How to create a flier and yoga bio
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​17 - 18 January
Anusara Yoga I Principals of Alignment I Yoga for the Ageing I Practice teaching with feedback I Intention I Modifications I Create your unique style & atmosphere I Business of Yoga I Final Exam I Bhavad Gita
​14 - 15 January
Assignments Due I Practicum weekend I Graduation
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Applications
Request an application: info@yoga-university.com
Please let me know if you have any further questions at: 07715595976
Requirements
*Pre-reading and learn sequence in sanskrit and english
*25hrs Asana classes (included in TTC cost)
*2 Asana self practices a week
*Daily self-practice of meditation, pranayama and asanas
*Daily self-study of notes, Yoga Sutras, Light on Yoga, and Anatomy
*Reading of Bagavad Gita & essay on Gita
*Journal once a day
*Observing 2 classes
*Teaching 1 class
*Exam/ Practicum
Some Books Provided
*Complete Guide and Teacher Training Manual
*The Yoga Sutras of Patanajali
*Bagavad Gita
*(Other books may be added)
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Costs
The 9 module course costs £2,750. Full course payments received before 1 February will benefit from an early-bird discount of £250.
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The course cost includes all study materials, manuals and yoga classes taught on the weekends of the course as well as the mentor program.
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You are responsible to purchase 3 books needed for the course.
The Science Of Yoga
The Bhagavad Gita
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
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Once you’re accepted onto the course, a non-refundable deposit of £500 is payable to secure your spot. No refunds can be given after start date.
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Where Do The Sessions Take Place
All lessons take place in
Yoga Blend Plymouth
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Kathy Ran
Senior Yoga Teacher MA
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About Kathy:
Kathy's approach to yoga is one that honors the need for individual self study with the aim of improving interpersonal relations and common-unity. Kathy has studied yoga since 1999, with teachers such as Duncan Wong, Shiva Rae, Desiree Rumbaugh, Bikram, Larry Shultz and Iyengar
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By combing asana, meditation and pranayama, Kathy provides an opportunity to explore the Spiritual through the Physical. Kathy works to bring the study of yoga off the mat and into the practice of Life. "Yoga is an amazing experience and it is my greatest joy to share this ancient practice with others".
She has over 10,000 hours of teaching experience and holds a Sports Yoga Certification, 200 hour vinyasa certification, 200 hours Anusara inspired teacher, Masters degree in Physical Science . Kathy is a Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance and a Yoga Elder with Independent Yoga Network.