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Yoga teacher training courses in Ireland

Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training Courses
Two-year teacher training courses leading to a Introductory Teaching Certificate (internationally recognised Iyengar qualification) are regularly run in Dublin. It is necessary to have attended regular classes with an Iyengar Yoga teacher for three years to be eligible for Teacher Training. For an application form and further details please contact Aisling Guirke (aislingguirke@eircom.net / 087 2891664) or Margaret at the Iyengar yoga centre of North Dublin (info@iyengaryogacentre.com  / 086 803 1885).

The Yoga Therapy and training Centre (YTTC)
The Yoga Therapy & Training Centre was founded by Marie Quail in 1995. The head office is based in Cabra, Newry, Co. Down and has three other centres which are located in Dublin, L`Derry and Lisburn.
With a reputation for excellence in Yoga Teacher and Therapy Training, courses are available at all four locations plus Ardee and Cork. The Teacher Training Course is delivered within a two year period on a part time basis while the Yoga Therapy Course is delivered in modules currently available in Dublin and L’Derry
For more information on courses in 2008, visit www.yogaireland.com  

The Irish Yoga Association Course
The Irish Yoga Association runs a part time four year teacher training diploma course based in Dublin. Course starts every September (apply to the IYA in writing before the end of May, applicants must have been studying yoga for at least two years).
The syllabus includes Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Relaxation Techniques, Philosophy, Anatomy & Physiology, First Aid and Psychology. This course is recognised by the European Union of Yoga.
For further information, visit the Irish Yoga Association Web site or call 01.4929213 or 087.2054489 for an application form.
The IYA is also running a post graduate 120 hours course in Tulamore, starting in April 2008. Click here to download information about it (large PDF file, broadband recommended).

The Burren Yoga and meditation centre
David Muehsam will be running a 200 hour Yoga Alliance comprehensive yoga teacher training course at the Burren Yoga and meditation centre starting in October 2007. Click here or phone Dave at 091-637680 for details.

The Elbowroom, Dublin
Foundation Yoga Teacher Training Course
The elbowroom teacher training courses is a part time 200 hour course starting October 2007. This multi-disciplinary style of teaching will give a solid foundation for aspiring teachers or those looking to deepen and focus their practice. It draws on a number of yoga traditions, including Iyengar, Ashtanga, Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga. For information email info@the-elbowroom.com, Tel +353 1 6779859 or see
www.the-elbowroom.com

Pre & Post Natal Teacher Training
The Elbowroom also offers a teacher training module for those wishing to teach yoga for the perinatal period. The modules include, yoga for pregnancy empowering birth through yoga, Teaching partner workshops and post natal yoga. See www.the-elbowroom.com, email info@the-elbowroom.com or call 01 6779859.

Dynamic Yoga teacher trainig with Godfrey Devereux
This 215 hour course been developed over 20 years by internationally recognised teacher Godfrey Devereux to provide a safe and relevant grounding in the dynamics of teaching Astanga Vinyasa Flow. The Dublin-based training is in two parts: foundation and weekend intensives covering 125 postural, 10 breathing and 7 meditation techniques as well as the 7 bandhas and philosophy/psychology. Certification is approved by the Independent Yoga Network and The Yoga Register. See www.dynamicyoga.com or call 01 453 7386.

Yogabugs yoga for children teacher training weekends
Are being held in Northern Ireland and Dublin. Click here for more details, or contact info@yogabugs.com.

Vinyasa flow teacher training course (200 hour certification program) in Dublin, Cork and Enniskillen.
A ten-month intensive in the lineage of Krishnamacharya, designed for the serious practitioner to help refine teaching skills and create a dynamic and intelligent practice. This certification programme is recognised by the International Registry- Yoga Alliance. Visit www.vinyasaflowyoga.net for more information and to download an application form. Call Dave, 01.6587800 / david@vinyasaflowyoga.net for more details.

Teacher training in Galway and Waterford
Eight Limbs Hatha. Yoga Alliance International certified. The eight limbs of yoga grounded primarily in the lineage of Sri Krishnamacharya (a combination of vinyasa and long holdings), combined with bascis of Ayurveda and yoga philosophy. Intended for sincere synthesis-orientated practioners who want to develop teaching skills and grow consciously and creatively through the path of yoga. See www.greenlotus.net or phone Carol Murphy on (091) 550871.

Contempory Yoga
Contemporary Yoga Teacher Training with Marianne Gabriel and Charlie Stevens. A two year training with an emphasis on soulfulness, personal and group process as well as in depth practice and study. Based in Cork City with residentials in other parts of Ireland. For details, see www.contemporaryyoga.com or email info@contemporaryyoga.com.

Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training course
Running over 9 weekends between September, 2007 and  June, 2008 in Co. Limerick. The Aquarian Teacher Training programme in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan is recognised by the Yoga Alliance. See  kundaliniyoga.ie for more details and to download a registration form or phone Mer Azad at 086 844 6433 for more details.

Yoga Therapy Ireland
Offers an accredited 2 years Teacher Training Course, held in Dublin and  open to all those who have completed a minimum of two years continuous and regular Yoga practice.  The course covers all aspects of Yoga including Asanas, Breathing Techniques and Pranayama, Philosophy, Kriyas, Mudras, Bandhas, Relaxation, Meditation, Teaching Skills, Anatomy and Physiology, First Aid and is monitored by two independent bodies.
Upcoming courses:

• "Stretch Yourself" Yoga for Children 4-day Programme
  Starts January 2008 and runs on the following dates: 13th Jan, 27th Jan, 10th Feb and 24th Feb 2008. This course is offered to all qualified Yoga teachers who aspire to teach Yoga in primary schools. For more information click here
• "Further Your Yoga Journey" A 6-day Foundation course, Marino Institute of Education, starts January 2008.  For more information click here 
  
• Post Graduate Yoga Course, commences January 2008.
  This course is open to qualified Yoga teachers. For more information visit click here

For more information on the above courses, see www.yogatherapyireland.com, email: yti@eircom.net or call  01 2352120.

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