Graham Burns

Graham has taught yoga professionally since 2001, having first qualified in the United States. A keen student of yoga's complex history and philosophies, he is a faculty member for the Yogacampus Yoga Teacher Training Diploma programmes, and co-designer and co-teacher of the Yogacampus Meditation Teacher Training course. Until 2021, Graham was a Senior Teaching Fellow at SOAS (The School of Oriental and African Studies of London University) where he taught Hinduism, yoga history, and philosophy. As well as a law degree from Durham University many years ago, Graham has a MA in Indian religions and a PhD in ancient Indian religious philosophy from SOAS, where he remains a member of the Centre of Yoga Studies.

Graham Burns

A former commercial lawyer, Graham began practising yoga in the mid-1990s, when his earliest regular teachers included well-known teachers Simon Low and Liz Lark. During a sabbatical in 2000, he spent three months in India (to where he has returned many times since) and also studied extensively with Erich Schiffmann and Richard Freeman in the United States, as well as taking the White Lotus yoga teacher training course in Santa Barbara, California. Graham began teaching yoga regularly in 2001, when he also returned to the United States to study for the first time with Rod Stryker, who for many years was his main teacher. Graham’s special interests within yoga include yoga history and philosophy, the energetic aspects of yoga practice, and meditation. He is a faculty member for the Yogacampus Yoga Teacher Training Diploma programmes, and co-designed and co-teaches the Yogacampus Meditation Teacher Training course, as well as other courses and workshops. Until 2021, Graham was a Senior Teaching Fellow at SOAS (The School of Oriental and African Studies of London University) where he taught Hinduism, yoga history, and philosophy . As well as a law degree from Durham University many years ago, Graham has a MA in Indian religions (2010) and a PhD in ancient Indian religious philosophy (2018) from SOAS, where he remains a member of the Centre of Yoga Studies

YAP Senior Teacher

Upcoming Courses

August 2025

Meditation Teacher Training

20th August 2025 - Online Live - Graham Burns Isabell Britsch

Guiding Meditation (part of The Meditation Training)

20th August 2025 - Online Live - Graham Burns Isabell Britsch

October 2025

Meditation Myths De-bunked (part of The Meditation Training)

14th October 2025 - Online Live - Graham Burns Isabell Britsch

November 2025

Meditation Roots and Shoots (part of The Meditation Training)

18th November 2025 - Online Live - Graham Burns Isabell Britsch

Posts

Meditation

Meditation Q&A with Isabell Britsch and Graham Burns

Join senior teachers Isabell Britsch and Graham Burns for an exclusive Q&A about practising and teaching meditation. Read more
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The Meditation Training

We are excited to launch The Meditation Training. Join senior teachers Isabell Britsch and Graham Burns for a series of four 6 hour modules exploring all aspects of meditation practice and teaching. The modules can be taken independently or booked as a series – and those taking all four also have the option to gain Yogacampus Meditation Teacher certification. Read more
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The Beauty and Benefits of Meditation by Graham Burns and Isabell British

Join seasoned practitioners Graham Burns and Isabell Britsch as they share the beauty and benefits of their meditation practices. Graham begins his day with a blend of yoga asana and pranayama, transitioning into silent mantra repetition to create a foundation of peace and clarity. Isabell's routine combines structured practice and personal adaptations, enhanced by regular silent retreats that deepen her self-awareness and mental well-being. Both emphasize the transformative impact of meditation on daily life, offering practical tips to cultivate a successful practice. Dive into their inspiring journeys and discover how meditation can enrich your life. Read more