Womankind Yoga School
200hr Foundation Yoga Teacher Training Course in
Yoga for Women
September 2026 – August 2027
A specialist Foundation Yoga Teacher Training Course to nurture a new generation of teachers who can embody compassion, equality, radical acceptance, vulnerability, bravery, strength, surrender, body positivity, self-love, connection, honesty and stability in their own yoga practice and in what they go onto share with others.
These are the values of Womankind Yoga.
This will be paved out through a deep process of self-development, with the study of yoga philosophy, asana, pranayama & sound, meditation, anatomy and practices of deep rest.
Syllabus summary
Yoga and You 20hrs
Meeting yourself as you are – the starting points for yoga and the journey of self-development. Tailoring personal practices to nourish and support you throughout the training. Group discussions and exercises to encourage self-development and healing. Regular reflections on your observations, obstacles and progress. Peer and tutor support.
Asana 40hrs
- Warming up the body; jattis and kriyas. Graduation into movement with breath. Exploring and embodying key asanas and what they bring us.
- Key introductory movements for ease in daily life.
- Including: Variations of surya namaskar, standing postures, sitting postures, inversions, seated postures, twists and forward bends.
- Appropriate use of props and using verbal queues for adjustments (also see teaching skills). Use of Sanskrit.
Pranayama (breathwork) 30hrs
As a foundation for life and practice, including Loma-Viloma Pranayama, Nadhi Shodhana, Bhramari Pranayama, Ujjayi, Kumbhaka Pranayama.
Yoga Philosophy and History 25hrs
From a woman’s perspective including:
- The Eight Limbs of Yoga and The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- Bhagavad Gita
- With Guest Tutor, Yogachariya Jnandev of Sanatan Yoga Ashram, Portugal
Bhakti Yoga 5hrs
Connect to the yoga of devotion and unlock a lifetime of healing potential. An introduction to sound, mantra and chanting.
Anatomy & physiology for women 5hrs
- How we apply anatomy to yoga, how to identify key parts of the body we study, muscle use in poses and what this means for the female body
- Bandas and mudra
Outdoor Yoga and Cold Water Swimming/Dipping 5hrs
- Learn the art of teaching outside, practising in the park and on the beach
Explore what these environments can add to your teaching and the student experience - Learn about the benefits of Cold Water Swimming/Dipping in terms of mental and physical health and yogic lifestyle
Yoga for Women Today 25hrs
- How yoga can support us in all stages of life
- Basic introductions & considerations when teaching younger women, pre and post-natal yoga, yoga for perimenopause and menopause.
- How Yoga can support our mental health and practices to ease stress, depression and anxiety
- Using yoga to empower the women you work with
- The importance of a plant-based yogic diet for optimum health & wellbeing
Teaching skills 15hrs
- Being your authentic self and finding your yoga
- Teaching your truth
- Creating safe and welcoming spaces, trauma awareness
- Reading your space and how to communicate clearly
- Ethical considerations and boundaries. Considered use of adjustments.
- Adapting postures to suit different bodies
- How to plan classes
- Teaching from 1-2-1, small groups and large classes
Creating a yoga business 10hrs
- Choosing a venue and what that can mean for your class
- Building a yoga business unique to you – from creation to audience and marketing
- Finding your people
- The importance of a yoga community
Assessment
Group discussion and participation
Teaching to the group, giving and receiving supportive feedback
Jointly taught class as trainee students
Monthly homework tasks, including specific asana and pranayama personal practice. Written reflections on practices and topics covered in current module.
Reading from reading list 15hrs
A piece of individual written coursework 5hrs
Schedule
180hr contact hours in group, over 12 weekend modules from Autumn 2026-Autumn 2027.
Location
Craig Cefn Parc, Swansea.
Dates
The first Saturday and Sunday of each month, from September until July.
The final module will be held in August.
The March module is run as a 3-day intensive residential in Mid Wales.
Homework/non-contact hours: 20
Students will have support from Helen outside module weekends via email to answer any queries/questions. You can attend Helen’s weekly yoga classes in Swansea for free during your time on the course.
Fee
The cost will be £3,150. Monthly payment plans available. £250 deposit required to secure your place. This includes the cost of the three-day residential intensive.
Entry requirements
At least two years steady practice, including one year of regular practice with a teacher, who can provide a reference.
The course is open to anyone who identifies as a woman.
At the end of the course, you will be a 200hr certified Yoga Teacher at foundation level with Yoga Alliance Professionals.
You can undertake the course with the intention of becoming a teacher or for self-development only.
Email to request more information or to apply to join the course.