Being Yoga: Through Breath and Meditation

This course is a deep dive into the inner practices and how they contribute to the state of yoga.  These primarily include pranayama and meditation, but also other practices such as mudra, bandhas, yoga nidra, and restorative.  We explore the practices as separate elements, but also the ways in which they integrate.  

In this course you will...

• Learn about the historical context and evolution of the inner practices through the centuries.
• Explore contemporary scientific research around the process and benefits of the inner practices.
• Have direct experiences of the practices - through guided practice, and as part of self-practice.
• Have taken part in discussion about the contribution the inner practices make to the state of yoga.
• Have engaged in discussion about the extent to which these practices. can stand alone, and to what extent are they integrated with asana practice.
• Have an understanding of how to include inner practices in a general class.
• Gain an understanding of how to establish and teach fundamental breath awareness.
• Understand ways to support a Restorative Yoga practice when the mind continues to wander.
• Learn some common/prevalent psychological and physiological concerns (e.g. breathlessness, anxiety, and depression), and adapt practices accordingly within the scope of practice of a yoga teacher.  

Course Structure

The 50 hours of this course includes: 40 hours live online sessions spread across three weeks;  3 hours of pre-recorded content; and 7 hours of self-study.  

(From Sept 2026 onwards: 23 hours live online sessions spread across four weekends; 20 hours of pre-recorded content; and 7 hours of self-study)

Who is this for?

This course is for anyone with an existing meditation practice and a foundational understanding of relaxation practices. It is a Core element of the Advanced Teacher Training but may be completed independently of that training.

Yogacampus Diversity and Accessibility Bursary

We are offering one bursary (50% off the course price) to a dedicated yoga student with demonstrated financial need and active involvement in a community that could benefit from yoga. This bursary is provided by Yogacampus – Radiant Light Yoga Limited, a not-for-profit educational body committed to sharing knowledge and making yoga accessible to all.

Bursary places will be awarded to a teacher or trainee who has the ability and commitment to take the course teachings into a disadvantaged community and play their part in the drive to increase accessibility to these profoundly healing practices. Priority will be given to those who themselves are from marginalised or vulnerable groups or are from a minority ethnic background.

To apply, please complete our online form.