200 HOUR TEACHER TRAINING COURSE 8 Days in Shrewsbury Face-To-Face, 6 Days Live Streamed & 40 Hours Pre-Recorded

200 HOUR TEACHER TRAINING COURSE 8 days in Shrewsbury face-to-face, 6 days live streamed & 40 hours pre-recorded

14 days live-streamed & 40 hours pre-recorded

“An incredible amount of time with the group and the teacher, given it’s online – so much better than just watching pre-recorded videos”

DATES: Start April 2021, Qualify October 2021 APR 24/25; MAY 22/23; JUNE 26/27; JULY 24/25; SEPT 18/19; OCT 2/3 & 23/24

FULL COURSE ONLINE:

EARLY BIRD PRICE: £1849 paid in full by 28th February 2021

FULL PRICE: £1899 - £500 deposit followed by 5 instalments

SHREWSBURY IN-PERSON & ONLINE: EARLY BIRD PRICE: £2100 paid in full by 28th February 2021

FULL PRICE: £2200 - £500 deposit followed by 5 instalments

WELCOME TO THE SANDSTONE YOGA TAEACHER TRAINING ACADEMY

Thank you for your interest in joining our nationally renowned 200-hour Teacher Training course. We are thrilled that you are thinking of joining Sandstone for this training. This course is fully accredited with Yoga Alliance Professionals (for more details see later) who set the highest standards in Yoga. We are excited to be working in partnership with Jenna Blair Yoga for this course. The face-to-face element of this course is in Shrewsbury – the first time we have ever taken our course there! You can still take this course 100% online too.

PRACTICE & TRAINING IN THE UK

We have built a high reputation for quality teaching and support and we have developed this reputation further through our 200-hour course. Many of our other intakes filled and we expect our Academy to be popular in 2021 too; we have built our Academy on firm foundations. We have put together a well-known and well-respected team of trainers, backed by a professional support team. We hope the following will provide a starting point for your journey into teacher training with us. We have trained hundreds of happy, qualified yoga teachers, both in the UK and overseas.

Jenna Blair Yoga is a community-based yoga organisation delivering yoga classes, workshops and retreats in and around Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

RATIONALE – OUR THINKING

We love all things Yoga and want to train students in a truthful an authentic way that prepares them thoroughly for their future Yoga journey. We have built up a reputation for quality and caring teaching. Our own students have shown a desire for this course as they have developed their love of Yoga through our classes, workshops, retreats and courses. Additionally, as word of our Academy has spread, and we have grown a national reputation we are finding students are joining us from further afield. Some are joining us for their second teacher training course after being unfulfilled and unprepared for teaching Yoga after their first one - elsewhere didn’t hit the spot!

With the success of the launch of the online course we are even drawing students internationally.

"First day of Yoga teacher training at Sandstone Yoga. What a wonderful day! Wonderful teacher and great bunch of students”. Jane Hobbs

We will be able to teach several days on this course face-to-face in Shrewsbury but this will also be delivered online too.

We also deliver the online training via live-stream so you get very close to the tutor. Learning is 2– way so you can ask questions & you interact with your peers in smaller rooms.

The pre-recorded sessions are offered via our own dedicated online portal and we can see when you have taken them.

We have lost nothing in translation by moving our training online.

"I was surprised by how you do get to know people, how you can create a safe learning space online and how much more of the tutor you see rather than being in a room. I’m converted”. We also have built a wonderful team of experts who will share their Yoga experience freely with you. You can also meet some of our current trainees in the Academy at one of our webinars. This is a Hatha Yoga teacher training course with some aspects of Ashtanga. You will get a good grounding in all aspects of Yoga and be exposed to other styles too. You will be able to teach at a variety of paces, levels and be able to modify for certain conditions.

WHO WILL TEACH ME?

Michelle leads on all courses and is helped by a strong team of qualified practitioners, all of whom are inclusive and popular with students. Some of our tutors include those below.

Michelle Nicklin – Course Director & Senior Yoga Teacher

Michelle Nicklin has practiced yoga for over 35 years and is the founder of Sandstone Yoga. She is a Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals and established the first 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course in the West Midlands in 2015. Michelle loves working authentically within the yoga business world. Her passion is to develop and mentor yoga teachers and those that want to work in the yoga world.

“I love working with others to create supportive yoga communities. That’s my dharma and I feel so privileged that I get to follow my path”. Michelle has written monthly column for OM Yoga magazine and has had more than 3000 babies born from her pregnancy classes. She successfully franchised her studio model in 2017 & the first franchised studio opened in 2018 in Sutton Coldfield, with Aldridge, Bearwood and Broadway to follow. Covid saw much of the Sandstone community move online and get stronger than ever.

OTHER TEACHERS INCLUDE

Nick Smith – RYT

Nick graduated from De Montfort University in 2010 with a 2:1 BA degree in contemporary dance. Since 2012 Nick has been working as a visiting lecturer in Dance teaching technique and strength and conditioning at De Montfort University and more recently at Coventry and Wolverhampton Universities. Nick has recently completed an MSc in Dance Science, specialising in strength and conditioning for active populations.

Nick qualified as a fitness instructor in 2013 and more recently as a vinyasa flow Yoga teacher in 2016, he is also a qualified mat Pilates instructor qualifying in 2018. Nick is passionate about inspiring people from all walks of life to stay healthy through physical movement in all its forms. Nick also has direct experience of easing students into the employment as he teaches employability skills at the University.

“I am so excited to be joining the Teaching Faculty at Sandstone Yoga. Teaching and mentoring Trainee Teachers is such an honour and I look forward to sharing my varied background and experience with them.”

Jenna Blair – RYT

Jenna Blair is a Yoga Teacher (200 hrs, Yoga Alliance Professionals) and the beautiful practice of yoga is the love of her life! She established Jenna Blair Yoga in September 2019 which is now a thriving, inclusive yoga community based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

Like many people, Jenna was first drawn to yoga for its physical benefits - she was keen to keep fit and healthy and yoga was a form of exercise she actually enjoyed! The practice quickly improved her overall fitness levels, strength and flexibility but after attending regular classes it soon became clear that the benefits were reaching far beyond the physical. Jenna found that she was happier, calmer and more content, her mood was lighter, negative habits were easier to kick and she knew she had found something she was always meant to find.

Jenna teaches a busy timetable of Gentle Yoga classes focussing on moving the body, using the breath and finding time to relax. She is really looking forward to sharing her knowledge with those wishing to teach yoga too.

HOW IS THE COURSE STRUCTURED? WHERE WILL I LEARN?

This course is spread out over 6 months with 6 months to complete the assessment following the final teaching weekend. This course only meets on weekends. There is still plenty of time in between weekends to learn, practice and consolidate. The sessions will be day times from approximately 8.30am - 5.00pm (maximum). 140 hours of these are live-streamed or delivered face-to-face on the dates above and the other 40 hours are pre-recorded and links sent to you. You also get access to the recordings of the live- streams of the 140 hours until the end of October 2021.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

There are 5 modules on this course: 1. Practice and Training 2. Teaching Methodology 3. Anatomy & Physiology 4. Yoga Philosophy & the History of Yoga 5. Teaching Experience

WHAT PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

Ideally you will have practiced Yoga for 2 years. You must be able to practice simple asanas and be able to hold them for a few breaths. You do not need to practice advanced postures nor know Sanskrit to apply. If you would like to discuss this with us please book a slot here: https://calendly.com/sandstoneyoga/15min

Or speak to Jenna Blair on the contact details below if you know her

HOW DO I TAKE THIS FURTHER? I WANT TO SIGN UP FOR THE COURSE

Pay the £500 deposit now (payment schedule below)

I WANT TO FIND OUT MORE BUT AM NOT QUITE READY TO SIGN UP

We are happy to discuss any questions you may have 1. Call us on 01922 277 684 or email: [email protected] You can also book a slot here and we can call you back: https://calendly.com/sandstoneyoga/15min

Or if you attend classes with Jenna Blair Yoga contact Jenna on 07812 596609 or [email protected]

2. Attend our next free webinar on Monday 30th November at 6pm -7pm. Please let us know you are coming so we can send you the link. A great way to find out about our training and meet Michelle Nicklin and Jenna Blair.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS

Immediately £500 (full deposit): Payment plans available on request. Most of our students pay this way. You can pay directly into our account which is: Name Sandstone Training Academy Limited Sort Code 09-01-29 Account No 26939081 Please reference your surname and TT21, eg SMITHTT21 You can also make payment of your £500 deposit by following this link: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=463947&stype=41&sTG=59&prodId=104249 Applications will be taken on a first come, first served basis. You are guaranteed a place on the course once your deposit is paid. At Sandstone Yoga we give you clear deadlines, communicated via email, for payment terms. Should you miss a payment date and we must chase payments we reserve the right to add a £10 charge for late payment.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEES?

1. Training and assessment by a qualified Yoga Alliance SYT and Course Director Michelle Nicklin and others. 2. A full manual and other appropriate paperwork, eg, a reading list, all in electronic PDF format. 3. Free use of Sandstone equipment whilst in our venue during the blended day if you opt for that. 4. All assessment sessions for the 200-hour course. 5. Links to recordings of all 140 hours that are live-streamed & access to 40 hours of pre- recorded training.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEES?

1. Food, drinks or snacks - please only bring vegetarian food into our studios. 2. Insurance (you can get this from Yoga Alliance Professionals for just £25 for course duration) 3. Studio classes, workshops, retreats or any other service offered by Sandstone Yoga. 4. A certificate (paying does not guarantee passing. You will need to complete all assignments & tests to the minimum standard within 6 months of your final weekend; teaching practice and gain a minimum of 80% attendance) 5. Any re-assessment sessions should they be needed.

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF ME DURING THE COURSE?

You will be expected to sign our Code of Conduct on enrolment on the course. In addition to this you are expected to: 1. Attend a minimum of 90% of the face to face training. Watch all pre-recorded videos. 2. Complete all assignments, teaching practice, log books, etc within 6 months of completing the final weekend. 3. Accept that you can resubmit coursework assignments at a cost of £49 per assignment. 4. Accept that you can re sit Multiple Choice tests at a cost of £15. 5. Accept that you can resit your teaching assessment at a cost of £75, and you are responsible for arranging students to attend. The above also applies if you are unable to take your assessment on one of the scheduled assessment days. 6. Work towards practicing Yoga in its many forms daily. 7. Make every effort to communicate your intended absence at any of our course weekends. 8. Policy Documents including: Terms and Conditions, Code of Conduct and Complaints Procedure are all available at request.

Once you have demonstrated that you have successfully met our assessment criteria you will be qualified. We celebrate success with a Graduation Ceremony which is for your cohort only. Friends and family can come too. You will be able to register on our database of accredited teachers. You can also register from the first day of the course with Yoga Alliance Professionals.

HOW AM I ASSESSED? You will complete the following: 1. Multiple choice test on Anatomy & Physiology 2. 2 written assignments 3. Tutor assessment of your teaching practice 4. Log of your teaching experience 5. Lesson plans with a case study (a person of your choice) 6. Posture sheets (not assessed but advised you complete)

WHO ARE YOGA ALLIANCE PROFESSIONALS?

We are delighted to be able to offer this course accredited through Yoga Alliance Professionals. This is taken directly from their website: About Yoga Alliance Professionals

“Yoga Alliance Professionals maintain a register of Teachers, Trainee Teachers, Teacher Trainer Schools and Yoga Studios. We also offer comprehensive support for teachers and schools to help develop their full growth potential. Our primary concern is safeguarding students and teachers within the Yoga world, in a currently unregulated industry. We feel it is crucial for all Yoga teachers to be accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals because we ensure ALL of our members are properly insured to teach and because we ensure ALL of our members meet the highest of standards to teach Yoga. We were set up as a response to the needs and wants of Yoga professionals who felt the arbitrary standards set by existing organisations, was unacceptable. Importantly, Yoga Alliance Professionals do not run our own teacher training, so we are fully free to support all of our members in a non- biased basis, which is important to maintaining independent regulation of Yoga in the UK.” For more information see www.yogaalliance.co.uk THIS QUALIFICATION IS GLOBALLY RECOGNISED, NOT JUST IN THE UK!

“Just wanted to say a huge thank you for such a brilliant first training weekend. It really feels like the right time for me, the right group, course – everything just feels like a wonderful fit and I’m so pleased I took this step. Any anxieties I have beforehand totally disappeared by Saturday morning –everyone is lovely” “It’s good to see someone doing this properly” Jambo Turong, Forrest Yoga Guardian & Yoga Educational Advisor

Jenna Blair is acting as an agent of Sandstone Yoga & Pilates