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Foundation Training: 200-500 hour pathways in Berkshire
200 to 500-hour Yoga Alliance Professionals pathways, on site in Berkshire. The 200-hour runs nine weekends from 12 February to 14 November 2027. Lead faculty: Raili Maripuu and Katia Major (co-founders). Next public event: Open Day, 7 November 2026, 12:00-2pm.
Programmes
What we offer
Hours, who it is for, and who teaches, from facts already on this site. Missing details (venue postcode, 300-hour dates, CPD faculty) are confirmed via Contact or at Open Day.
Foundation Teacher Training
Who it is for: people preparing to teach, or dedicated practitioners who accept assessment and practicum.
Outcome: plan and teach a mixed-level class with supervised practice, toward a Yoga Alliance Professionals foundation pathway.
Teachers: Katia Major and Raili Maripuu (co-founders).
Early Bird £2,925 · Standard £3,250. Deposit 30% (Early Bird £877.50 · Standard £975). Nine weekends, 12 Feb to 14 Nov 2027.
Advanced Foundation pathways
Who it is for: graduates of a 200-hour pathway who want further hours toward 300 and 500.
Outcome: continue after certification. Dates, fees and named module teachers are confirmed with faculty.
Contact the Academy when you are ready to progress.
Specialist modules
Ask about these at Open Day (hours as listed for those programmes):
Pregnancy Yoga Training, 50 hours · Functional Anatomy Training, 30 hours · Sound Facilitator training, 30 hours · Yoga Nidra Training, 30 hours.
Named CPD teachers are not listed on the CPD page yet. Ask on the day or via Contact.
What you will learn
The 200-hour course covers techniques, teaching methodology, anatomy, philosophy and practicum. Exact hour splits are confirmed at enrolment. The dedicated 200-hour page has the full checklist.
- Asana, sequencing and class craft for mixed-level students
- Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics for safe teaching
- Breath work, mindfulness and holistic wellbeing principles
- Supervised teaching practice with faculty feedback
- Professional standards aligned to Yoga Alliance Professionals
Who it is for
Aspiring teachers beginning a professional pathway, and practitioners who want a structured, on-site certification route rather than fully automated learning.
Delivery
Sessions are teacher-led and delivered on site across Berkshire. Cohort sizes stay intentional so feedback remains personal.
Fees
200-hour Foundation Teacher Training: Early Bird £2,925 · Standard £3,250. Deposit to secure your place: 30% of the fee (Early Bird £877.50 · Standard £975). Balance due before the course starts; instalment details confirmed in your offer letter. Cohort: 12 February to 14 November 2027.
Open Day, then apply
Meet Raili and Katia on Saturday 7 November 2026, 12:00-2pm. Or apply now if you already know the 200-hour is your course.
Open day
Meet the teachers in studio
Free 2-hour Open Day introducing the 200-hour Foundational Teacher Training (12 February to 14 November 2027). Other courses on offer that day are listed on the programme cards above.
- When
- Saturday 7 November 2026, 12:00-2pm
- Length
- 2 hours
- Format
- In studio, Berkshire and Reading
- Teachers
- Raili Maripuu and Katia Major (co-founders)
12:00 welcome and orientation · 12:15-1:15 200-hour overview and immersion · 1:15-2pm questions.
Related courses
Continue your pathway
Continuing professional development
Pregnancy 50 hours, Functional Anatomy 30 hours, Sound 30 hours, Yoga Nidra 30 hours, plus other modules on the CPD hub.
View CPD WorkshopsSpecialist workshops
Short courses for focused skills.
View workshopsTeachers
Katia Major (co-founder) · Raili Maripuu (co-founder) · Lorena Rodrigo · Yulia Wind.
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