Joy Of Life Foundation

General information

The Joy of Life foundation's yoga teacher training courses offer a platform for self enquiry and personal development. The courses aim to give a space for trainees to reconnect with their true selves, and gain the tools to live in harmony and respect for others and nature.
The evolvement of Joy and freedom in our selves is at the heart of all of trainings we offer. As such the full spectrum of yoga is explored; asanas, pranayama, meditation, chanting, devotional practices, diet and philosophy in order to develop the understanding and skill set to embrace a balanced yogic lifestyle in both practice and teaching.
Yoga has for centuries been a proven path to transform ourselves, our environment and therefore the very fabric of life and society.
Three week intensive residential in Italy: 23rd October -15th November

An inspirational and comprehensive training course which provides the first stepping stone in your teaching journey and qualifies you to begin teaching yoga professionally.

The programme is also suitable for practitioners who may not be interested in teaching yoga but would like to take their own practice and knowledge to a deeper level. If you already teach you may simply want to use this course to enhance your skills and provide an opportunity to immerse yourself once again in practice and study.

We will be teaching traditional hatha yoga giving you a solid foundation from which you will develop your own teaching skills and methods. Alongside this will be workshops helping you find your confidence as a teacher and your own unique teaching style. There will also be a strong emphasis on nutritional health, which will come not only through teachings but also through experiencing a healthy diet whilst together for our 3 weeks in Italy. Workshops aiding our own personal development and creative expression will form an important part of the programme as will teachings on the history and philosophy of yoga.

Main teachers:
Sue Pendlebury, Dory Walker and Ishwara

Guest speakers:
Satish Kumar, Barbara Wren and José Manuel Ponce