Course Information

Our Yoga Teacher Training meets the standards set by Yoga Pros, ensuring graduates are trained to the highest level. Over the course of one year, you will explore all aspects of yoga — including asana, anatomy and philosophy — through monthly immersive workshops led by experienced teacher trainer Jo Lockhart and guest teachers.

Our Mission

By the end of the training you will graduate as a confident, passionate and dedicated practitioner. You will gain the skills to teach yoga in an ethical, professional and inspiring way, becoming a positive presence within the communities you serve.

Qualification

On completion you will receive a 200-Hour Hatha Raja Yoga Teacher qualification.

• Hatha Yoga – the yoga of the body

• Raja Yoga – the yoga of the mind

Graduates can register with Yoga Pros, obtain teacher insurance and teach yoga internationally.

A Transformational Experience

Whether you intend to teach or simply deepen your personal practice, teacher training can be an incredibly rewarding and life-changing journey. What you learn here can influence the way you live, practise and relate to the world for years to come.

Commitment

This course requires dedication and consistent practice. During the training you will:

• Attend regular asana classes between modules (recorded in a practice log)

• Develop a strong, consistent personal practice

• Complete approximately 6 hours of written coursework per month

The focus is not on advanced poses, but on cultivating a balanced, committed yoga practice that supports effective teaching.

Styles Covered

Alongside traditional Hatha yoga, the course also explores a range of specialised approaches, including:

• Yin Yoga

• Restorative Yoga

• Flow Yoga

• Seasonal Yoga

• Trauma-sensitive Yoga

• Yoga for anxiety and back pain

• Chair Yoga

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have at least two years of regular asana practice and a reasonable level of fitness. An Ashtanga background is not required and can be developed during the training. If you are unsure whether the course is right for you, please contact Jo to discuss.

Syllabus

The training includes extensive practice and study of:

Asana, pranayama, kriyas, vayus, bandhas, chakras, koshas, mudras, meditation techniques, yoga philosophy, anatomy and physiology, yoga anatomy, observation and adjustments, mantra and chanting, yoga nidra, trauma-informed yoga, professional ethics, marketing yourself as a teacher and building a successful yoga business.

Assessment

Assessment takes place through assignments given at each module, all of which must be completed to graduate. You will receive guidance and support throughout the course. The final assessment involves teaching a class to the lead trainer, providing valuable feedback to support your growth as a teacher.

Course Schedule

The training consists of 12 modules across one year. Some modules run Friday evening and Saturday, while others run Friday evening through Sunday.

Friday: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am – 6:00pm (occasionally earlier)

2027–2028 Training Dates

2027

Module 1- May 21, 22

Module 2 – June 25, 26

Module 3 – July 23, 24

Module 4 – August 27, 28, 29

Module 5- October 29, 30

Module 6 – November 19, 20, 21

Module 7 – December 11, 12

2028

Module 8- January 14, 15

Module 9 – February 18, 19, 20

Module 10 – March 17, 18, 19

Module 11 – April 28, 29, 30

Module 12 – May 12, 13, 14

(Dates are unlikely to change but may be subject to adjustment.)

Course Investment

The total course fee is £2,850.

• £1,000 deposit secures your place (non-refundable).

• Remaining balance can be paid:

  • In full before the first module, or

  • In 10 monthly payments of £185.

Please note that payment plans secure a place on the full course rather than individual modules. If you withdraw, the full course fee remains payable. A payment agreement will be signed prior to the start of the training.

The Faculty:

Lead trainer – Jo Lockhart :

Jo’s passion for yoga runs deep. Rooted in the profound transformation yoga brought to her own life, it is a passion she has dedicated herself to sharing with others. She has been a committed Ashtanga yoga practitioner since 2007, while continuing to explore yoga and mindfulness from many perspectives, adapting her practice to what her body and mind need each day.

As the mother of a son with profound special needs, Jo has experienced firsthand the powerful physical and emotional support that yogic practices can provide. Yoga has been an essential tool in helping her navigate the stresses and challenges of daily life, and this personal experience deeply informs the compassion and understanding she brings to her teaching and therapeutic work.

Jo is a Yoga Pros Senior Teacher with over 13,000 hours of teaching experience and more than 2,000 hours of advanced training. She has studied in India and around the world with some of the most respected teachers in the field. An experienced 200-hour and 300-hour Teacher Trainer, she has trained more than 150 yoga teachers.

She is also a 580-hour Minded Institute Yoga Therapist, running a dedicated yoga therapy practice from her studio. The Minded Institute, led by Heather Mason in London, is a global leader in yoga therapy, particularly in the field of mental health. Through her studies, Jo has developed an in-depth understanding of the neuroscience and physiology of yoga and its application as a therapeutic intervention for both mental health and physical conditions. She works with a wide range of clients and specialises particularly in depression, anxiety, PTSD, and physical rehabilitation.

In addition to her training with Heather Mason, Jo has studied extensively with David Keil, the internationally renowned Ashtanga and Yoga Anatomy teacher. His teachings have strongly influenced Jo’s approach, particularly her focus on functional anatomy and intelligent movement. She further deepened her anatomical knowledge through a nine-month myofascial anatomy and movement training with Gary Carter in 2016, alongside the anatomy studies undertaken during her yoga therapy training.

Jo has also completed extensive training with Jyoti Manuel of Special Yoga and has worked for many years with children and adults with special needs, using yoga as a therapeutic intervention. She has also lectured on Special Yoga Teacher Training programmes.

In addition, Jo is a qualified meditation teacher, children’s yoga teacher, and Yoga4Health practitioner. Yoga4Health, pioneered by Heather Mason, is dedicated to bringing yoga into the NHS.

Jo remains deeply grateful to the many teachers who have informed and inspired her path.

Alongside being a mother to her two children, Jo runs YogaJo’s, her dedicated yoga studio in Milngavie on the outskirts of Glasgow. From here she teaches Ashtanga, Hatha, and Flow yoga, as well as mindfulness, meditation, and yoga for children with special needs.

Her Yoga Teacher Training School reflects her commitment to developing skilled, thoughtful, and compassionate teachers. Jo hopes her graduates will go on to share the transformative benefits of yoga in an accessible and inclusive way with as many people as possible.

Christopher Paris – Yoga Philosopy:

Chris became interested in yoga as a boy in the 1970’s. Later he found an attraction to Indian culture and philosophy and was attracted to the Hare Krishna movement. He began living by the precepts of Bhakti Yoga and eventually took Diksha (initiation) from his spiritual master Vijaya Maharaja Goswami in 1984.

Chris continued to study yoga philosophy and practices, coming into contact with many different schools of thought. After many different occupations, Chris trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre in London and undertook their yoga teacher training course.

Chris began teaching formally in London in 2002 and was soon teaching six days and eight to ten classes a week. In 2003 Chris was looking for a teacher in London, who he could continue asana study from, and was introduced to Hamish Hendry at Astanga Yoga London by Joey Miles. Chris was impressed with the level of asana practice, and attended early morning classes daily with Hamish.

In 2004 Chris lived in Mysore and studied with Patthabi Jois. Chris left London in 2008 to return to the Newark in Nottinghamshire, and now teaches morning Mysore style Ashtanga yoga five mornings a week, as well as two formal led classes each week.

He returns to India annually to continue developing his own practice. In 2016 he was authorized by Sharath Jois in Mysore to teach the astanga method.

Teaching Assistants

Jo is ably assisted on the training by some of the YogaJo’s Teachers.    They have all been through the course and trained extensively with Jo as well with many other world class teachers on the post-graduate CPD programme.  They live and breathe yoga.  They provide extra help, support and their own expertise for all particpants when needed.

To find out more details about the course or register your interest please email Jo at jolockhart.yoga@gmail.com

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