Elevate your practise with our 200 hour
Yoga Teacher Training course

Starting September 2024, payment plans available.

Full price £2199.00… Make 3 payments x £733.00

Train at hum with the world famous Yoga Institute…

Ready to take your yoga practice to the next level? Join our Yoga Teacher Training program! It's not just about perfecting poses (though you'll definitely learn that too). It's a life-changing journey of self-discovery.

You'll explore yoga philosophy, anatomy, meditation, and more. It won't be easy, but with experienced teachers and a supportive community, you'll come out stronger and smarter.

Boost your yoga knowledge and gain valuable skills like communication and leadership. It's a game-changer for your career as a yoga teacher or in other fields.

Most importantly, you'll connect with your true self and create an authentic yoga practice. Ready to rock your world? Take the first step towards your best self today.

About The Yoga Institute

The Yoga Institute is the world's top yoga school, established in 1918.

Get certified in our comprehensive training course accredited by Yoga Alliance, Govt. of India, AYUSH India, and the International Federation of Yoga.

Experience live lectures, expert teachers, and a holistic curriculum covering philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methods. Transform your life and become a confident yoga teacher… all from the comfort of hum yoga + meditation

Enroll now!

Our Guides

  • Oriana Shepherd

    Founder, hum yoga + meditation

    Oriana Shepherd, founder of Hum.Yoga, hails from a diverse Welsh-Italian background, with her passions extending from the yoga mat to savouring pasta in the countryside. Training under the esteemed 'Yoga Rebel' Tara Stiles in New York, she honed her skills across the US, UK, Europe, and Africa before establishing her idyllic sanctuary in East London. A blend of different cultures and experiences imbues her approach to yoga, creating a unique and inviting space for wellness. When not guiding others through their yoga journey, you can find Oriana embracing her roots amidst the tranquillity of nature.

  • Ma Hansaji Yogendra

    Director of The Yoga Institute

    Ma Hansaji Yogendra is known for her devotion to yoga as a lifestyle and her involvement in the 1980s television series 'Yoga for Better Living.' Recognized for her contributions to Women's Health by SPARC, Hansaji has conducted seminars and tours globally, and is a respected author in the field. She collaborated with Dr. Jayadeva to advise on a Yoga syllabus for national schools. She received the Bharat Gaurav Award for her exceptional contributions to yoga, presented at the UK House of Commons by Sanskriti Yuva Sanstha on July 19th, 2019.

  • Sneha Arora

    Course Leader

    Sneha Arora, an affiliate of The Yoga Institute and Yogihearts' representative in the U.A.E. and U.K., offers yoga classes suited for all levels that are both energizing and calming. As a seasoned yoga practitioner and singer for over 17 years, she has been leading a 200 Hours Yoga training course and various continued education programs since 2019, in collaboration with a team of expert teachers. Sneha also offers therapeutic yoga techniques and bhakti yoga, featuring guided chants and meditations.

  • Marc Aka Shankara

    Yoga Alliance USA teacher

    Marc, also known as Shankara, "the auspicious one," embarked on his yoga journey in 2013. An internationally certified E-RYT200 teacher with Yoga Alliance USA, Shankara has taught over 1,200 hours and earned his qualification as a YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuous Education Provider) in 2022. He guides students through their Asana and Pranayama practices with grace and structure, sharing the ancient wisdom of yoga with passion. Additionally, Shankara's spiritual chanting brings a unique element of healing vibration to his classes, enhancing the holistic yoga experience.

  • Janine Murray

    Hatha Yoga guide and Reiki Master

    Known as Jaya, Janine Murray is a multifaceted yogini who teaches traditional Hatha Yoga and is also a Reiki master. She brings an innovative approach to wellness as the founder of the organic scrub brand "Affirmitionists." Jaya has dedicated much of her work to community projects, offering yoga for mental well-being and meditation in both park and studio settings. Her calming guidance, paired with her gentle voice, provides a comforting and reassuring influence on her students, enhancing their yoga journey.

  • Emma Brown

    Founder and Director, Yoga Bromley

    Emma Brown, founder of Yoga Bromley, has spent over 30 years teaching yoga, meditation, and philosophy. With experiences including studies with Swami Sivananda, she's an expert in all yoga aspects. Emma is also a qualified Ayurvedic nutrition consultant and chef, guiding individuals towards healthier living. Her mission, fuelled by years of yoga practice, is to share yoga's wisdom and inspire others to find inner peace and fulfilment, becoming "Ambassadors of Peace."

“This has been really amazing for me, and it has given me a lot of clarity, and what I want to do with my own life. I’m physically also much better.

I’ve become healthier in terms of my diet and I’m mindful of what I am eating and drinking.”

— Kevin Crasta

At a glance…

  • Teaching certification from world’s oldest and most prestigious yoga school, The Yoga Institute (est. 1918, in India).

  • Accredited by the international Yoga Alliance and Indian Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy (AYUSH) and IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists).

  • Curriculum includes in-person training with a panel of senior teachers as well as live Lecture from the head of The Yoga Institute, Ma Hansa-ji Yogendra.

  • Extensive comprehensive training manuals from The Yoga Institute covering 14 Modules taught over 3 months.

  • Experience healthy home cooked recipes based on Ayurveda during the course and knowledge on healthy lifestyle and yogic diet.

  • Assisting opportunities after graduation.

  • Ongoing teaching opportunities at hum after graduation.

  • Discounts on classes at hum.

“I received a lot of guidance and assistance on how to manage my work-life balance as I was a little worried as to how I would manage a full-time work schedule and the yoga course. Luckily, with the help of the instructors and the flexible options, I was provided with I was able to continue until the end. The support I received was extremely motivating.

If you are looking for the free time to start or the right time to start, then the right time is always now

— Batool Kesbeh

Who’s this training for?

  • Anyone wanting a thorough immersion into traditional yoga, or incorporate yoga teaching into your existing career or hobby.

  • Beginners to experienced students alike wanting to make yoga a way of life in daily living.

  • Those wanting to learn practical yoga philosophy, techniques & Ayurveda for disease management

  • Those looking to teach traditional Hatha yoga with an internationally-recognized certification and accretions.