A Guide to Courses at the Vedic Yoga Centre: Your Path to Wellness

In this articles you will learn about the range of courses available at the Vedic Yoga Centre so that you can choose your path to wellness.

Yoga is an ancient practice that brings harmony between the mind and body, creating self-awareness and connecting practitioners with the Source of their lives.  Every aspect of yoga involves mindfulness in action.  For thousands of years, yoga in India has been accepted as a form of self-healing, peace and harmony.  Now, in the West, many are also experiencing their wellness and transformation by practising this ancient science.  

All the Vedic Yoga Centre courses are derived from the traditional Himalayan practices and wisdom. However, they have been adapted for modern times.  Since every individual’s journey into yoga is unique, we offer a variety of courses designed to meet different needs.  Regardless of your experience or reason for coming to us, we have something for everyone.

Here is a comprehensive guide to our yoga courses.

Beginner Yoga Course:  Start your journey here

Out of all the Vedic Yoga Centre courses, our Beginner Course is one of the most popular. It is designed for individuals new to yoga or those with limited experience.  It is a perfect beginning for those wanting to explore the basics of yoga and learn about the traditional approach to this ancient practice.  Here’s what you can expect:

• Course structure:  You can determine the length of this course according to the amount of time you have.  Obviously, the longer you can stay, the more beneficial the program will be.  The minimum time for this program is 7 days.  It covers fundamental asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), bandha (internal locks), mudra (yogic gestures), Kundalini kriya (inner awareness), yoga nidra (relaxation) and the basics of Vedic Dhyan (meditation). It is a program of inner mindfulness.
• Key focus areas:  The emphasis is on teaching inner alignment, which involves breath awareness in conjunction with mindful movement.  Students learn how to connect their breath with their body and bring their mind into the practice. This is the basis of traditional yoga.  During the evening satsang (discussion), students are also introduced to fundamental yogic philosophy that provides deeper dimensions of this science.
• Benefits: This course helps you experience the inner stillness and peace that results from your sadhana. You will also understand how to integrate yoga into your daily life.  
• Target group:  This course is perfect for individuals seeking to relieve stress and improve mobility. It is also ideal for anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of a yogic lifestyle.  It is open to all ages and fitness levels, and is available year-round.

You can find full details of this program here.

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Build a Strong Foundation

The 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) helps you deepen your practice while learning how to share the teachings of yoga. Certification from this course allows you to teach anywhere in the world.  Here’s a closer look:

• Course Structure:  This intensive program spans four weeks. It covers the art of self-practice, the basics of teaching methodology, anatomy (both medical and astral), philosophy, and hands-on adjustments.  Completing the course requires dedication, consistency and discipline.
• Key Focus Areas:  The course covers Vedic yoga from the Himalayan tradition – the ancient practices passed down through the ages. It has a strong emphasis on inner alignment, sequencing, and instruction.  Students also explore the fundamental science and philosophy of yoga, sourced from different scriptures. These include the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the basic principles of Ayurveda.  It also covers the ethics of being a yoga teacher. At a foundation level, students are introduced to the concept of “seva” (performing selfless service) as part of their lives.
• Practical experience:  An important aspect of this course is the opportunity to practice teaching under the guidance of experienced instructors.  This helps build confidence and prepares you for teaching in real-life situations.
• Benefits:  Graduates of this program will be equipped with the skills needed to teach basic yoga safely and effectively.  The 200-hour YTT is more than just learning how to teach. First and foremost, it’s about deepening your own sadhana and the understanding of the yogic lifestyle.
• Target group:  This course is a foundation program that focuses initially on your personal development. It is only through your personal experiences that you can truly share yoga with others.  Simply learning and passing on information keeps this practice at the level of exercise rather than a lifestyle.

You can find full details of this program here.

300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Deepen Your Practice (sadhana)

The prerequisite for this course is the completion of a 200-hour YTT.  It helps qualified teachers refine their skills, explore the more subtle aspects of yoga, and deepen their personal spiritual experience.

• Course Structure:  This five-week program has the same major components as the 200-hour course but offered in greater depth. As a result, it requires even deeper discipline.
• Key Focus Areas: The 300-hour YTT combines asana, pranayama, bandha and mudra practice with deeper Kundalini kriya practices, and expands on the practice of Vedic Dhyan (meditation).  It dives deeper into the philosophy of yoga through a number of different scriptures and offers broader teaching methods.  It has a greater focus on the effects of the different types of practices on the astral (energetic) anatomy.  It emphasises the student’s experience of these aspects rather than more detailed information. This requires present moment awareness and the ability for self-enquiry.  At this deeper level, students identify where they can undertake seva (selfless service).
• Practical Experience:  Students undertake greater personal sadhana during the program, as well as full-class teaching, receive feedback from senior teachers, and participate in sessions that help to identify their teaching style within the Vedic framework.
• Benefits:  This course develops greater confidence through the student’s personal inner experiences, which arise from a deeper understanding of yoga’s spiritual nature and its ability to help others heal themselves, rather than what is known in the West as “advanced asanas”.
• Target group:  Yoga Teachers already certified at 200-hour level who are seeking deeper experiences and the wish to offer more specialised classes will benefit from this course.  However, you don’t need to be a teacher to benefit from this program.  It’s also ideal for those wishing to deepen their spiritual journey.  If you wish to be certified at the 300-hour level you will need to demonstrate an understanding of the Vedic Yoga Centre’s 200-hour course content.

You can find full details of this program here.

500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training:  The Art of Integration

The 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training is a combination of the 200-hour and 300-hour programs into one comprehensive course that covers all the aspects of yoga practice, teaching, and philosophy as described above.  It is the highest standard of YTT certification and is ideal for those who have the time to immerse themselves in a 7-week program.

• Course Structure:  This 7-week course is an opportunity to dedicate yourself to all aspects of yoga, so you can fully develop your sadhana from its foundational aspects to its deeper elements.  It requires a great degree of discipline to maintain your mental focus for this length of time as it is psychologically demanding, but it is also highly rewarding.
• Key Focus Areas: The 500-hour YTT is a holistic combination of our 200- and 300-hour programs so you can develop from the foundations to the depth of yoga over the 7-week period.  Students actively engage in seva (selfless service) whenever they find an opportunity.
• Practical Experience:  Students have the same opportunities to practice-teach as those in a 300-hour YTTC but have a longer period over which to develop their instruction, based on their experience.
• Benefits:  Completing this 500-hour YTTC provides the tools to become a deeper practitioner and dedicated teacher that arises from your personal experiences, giving you the confidence to lead workshops, retreats, and specialised classes.  It’s a pathway that enables you to share a greater depth of yoga with others.  A major benefit of staying with the teacher for 7 weeks is that it helps strengthen one’s routine.  It is aimed at those who have the time to dedicate to the program, and who wish to be an example to others of yoga’s holistic principles.
• Target group:  This program is most suited for anyone already committed to making yoga a central part of their life – not just the physical postures but the seeking for a closer connection to one’s spiritual centre.  It requires a willingness to undertake profound self-enquiry and practice mindful self-awareness. 

You can find full details of this program here.

Kundalini Kriya & Meditation: Awaken Your Inner Potential

Kundalini Yoga is a powerful techniques that awaken inner energy and consciousness.  These Vedic Yoga Centre courses will guide students through the Kundalini kriya practices, helping them connect with their deeper self – their spiritual centre.

• Course Structure:  Available as a short-term workshop or longer training program, these courses explore the depth of Kundalini Yoga, which combines dynamic breathwork, meditation, chanting, and physical postures.  In particular, the pranayama techniques support the balance of the solar and lunar energies – the ida and pingala nadis.
• Key Focus Areas:  The emphasis is on awakening the Kundalini energy that lies dormant at the base of the spine, allowing it to move through the chakras.  The practice will enhance inner awareness, clarity of purpose, and spiritual growth.
• Benefits:  Kundalini Yoga provides stress relief, and is a powerful tool for spiritual transformation if applied sincerely.  The practices will help support inner awakening, layer by layer.  They improve inner stillness, mental clarity, emotional resilience, and overall vitality.
• Target group:  Kundalini Yoga is ideal for those seeking:
  • a deeper spiritual connection to themselves through working with their astral (energy) body, and
  • a deep desire to heal themselves.

You can find full details of this program here.

85-Hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training: Nurturing Mother & Baby

Our 85-hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training is a specialised Vedic Yoga Centre course designed for certified yoga teachers who wish to support pregnant women through the journey of gestation, birth, and early motherhood.  This course teaches how to offer safe and beneficial yoga practices to expecting mothers, helping them connect with their bodies and their babies.

• Course Structure:  The 85-hour program typically runs over 2-3 weeks, offering a comprehensive approach to prenatal yoga.  It covers safe asanas (postures) for each trimester, breathing techniques, meditation, and relaxation practices tailored to the needs of pregnancy.
• Key Focus Areas:  The course delves into the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, helping students understand the physical and hormonal changes that occur during this time.  It also covers posture modifications for common pregnancy-related discomforts and how to use props effectively to support the mother’s sadhana.
• Practical Experience:  Trainees have the opportunity to practice teaching prenatal classes under the guidance of an experienced instructor. This hands-on experience is crucial for building confidence and developing a gentle, nurturing teaching style.
• Benefits:  Graduates of the 85-hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training will have the skills and knowledge to safely guide pregnant students through a mindful and supportive yoga sadhana.  They will be able to create a welcoming space where mothers-to-be can connect with their bodies, reduce stress, and prepare mentally and physically for childbirth.
• Target group: This course is ideal for certified yoga teachers seeking to expand their offerings to include prenatal yoga, as well as midwives, doulas, and other professionals working with expectant mothers.  It’s also suitable for mothers who want to deepen their understanding of prenatal yoga for their own practice.

You can find full details of this program here.

Ayurveda Massage & Therapy Course:  Heal Through Ancient Wisdom

Discover the profound healing art of Ayurvedic massage in this traditional, hands-on training designed to introduce you to the core principles and practices of ancient Indian therapeutic systems.  The complete course runs over a 5-week period for a total of 250 hours. However, you can study as little or as much as you like, depending on your available time, i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4 or the full 5 weeks.

• Course program:  This 5-week intensive course blends theory with practice to give students a thorough foundation of Ayurveda as a holistic science.  Key topics include the history and philosophy of Ayurveda, different body (dosha) types, practical training in various massage techniques, and the basics of pulse reading.  Each day includes guided practical sessions, demonstrations, and supportive theory classes.
• Key Focus Areas include:  
  • Abhyanga massage techniques for detoxification and energy balancing
  • Marma point therapy to activate vital energy centres
  • Oil preparation using Ayurvedic herbs suited to individual dosha types
  • Anatomy & physiology in the context of Ayurvedic medicine
  • Therapist ethics and conduct based on traditional values
• Benefits – some of the more important ones:
  • Learn authentic Ayurvedic techniques from experienced teachers
  • Gain practical skills for personal healing or professional use
  • Deepen your understanding of body-mind balance
  • Enhance your sensitivity to energy flow and pranic movement
  • Receive a certificate of completion to support professional practice
• Target group:  Everyone is welcome to join this course but is particularly useful for:
  • Yoga practitioners and teachers looking to expand their healing tools
  • Massage therapists and body workers seeking Ayurvedic certification
  • Wellness seekers interested in ancient holistic methods
  • Beginners with a sincere desire to learn traditional Ayurvedic therapies

You can find full details of this program here.

Vedic Yoga Centre Courses – Choose the Right One for You!

Of the various Vedic Yoga Centre courses available, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. Consider your current level of practice, your goals, and how much time you can dedicate to your training.  Whether you wish to become a certified yoga teacher, explore the therapeutic aspects of yoga, learn to heal others through Ayurveda, or simply find a deeper connection with yourself, all our Vedic Yoga Centre courses will support you on your path.  Each program offers step-by-step practices and understanding that work towards developing your inner transformation.

Here, we are committed to providing high-quality education and experience, together with a supportive community that fosters inner growth and self-transformation.  Our highly trained instructors, combined with our peaceful, serene environment and holistic approach make our programs a unique opportunity to deepen your connection with this ancient science.  Join us on this journey, and discover how yoga or Ayurveda (or a combination of both) can transform your life through one of the Vedic Yoga Centre courses.

For more information, or to enrol in any of our courses, visit our website.  Let us help you find the right path toward balance, peace, and self-discovery through yoga and Ayurveda. In addition, you can also see testimonials on YouTube from past students that may help you decide which course is right for you.