Ready to turn your passion for yoga into something more?
At The House of Yoga, we've guided over 900 graduates on their path to becoming confident, impactful yoga teachers. Our Yoga Alliance-accredited 200hr course in Shepherd's Bush, London runs over 7 months in a weekend format, designed to fit around your life, whether you want to teach, grow, or simply explore what's possible.
1. Personal Growth This is not just a yoga certification. At the heart of the Ignite Your Passion programme is a focus on personal development. You will leave knowing yourself better, with a clearer sense of purpose and direction – on and off the mat.
2. Community From the first weekend, you become part of something. The cohort you train with becomes a community that supports you through the challenges and celebrates your wins. Many of our graduates remain close friends long after graduation.
3. Connection You will not be left alone to make sense of vast textbooks of knowledge. With over 160 contact hours of classes, workshops and clinics, we are there for every step, and every downward dog, of the way.
4. Inclusion Our philosophy is centred around yoga for all. The pose is not the goal. Every body is different, and this training will help you find your truest expression as a teacher – there are no ‘cookie-cutter yoga teachers’ here.
5. Teach From Day One The best way to learn something is to teach it. From the very first weekend, you will start teaching in a supported environment, building confidence one step at a time. It is one of the reasons our graduates become such powerful teachers.
6. Meditation Meditation is woven throughout the entire training. You will explore it, practise it, and learn how to teach it, because we believe that the ability to get still is one of the greatest gifts you can offer your students.
7. Ongoing Support We do not disappear when you graduate. Our mentorship programme supports your ongoing development, and we offer the opportunity to assist us during future YTTs, so you can keep building momentum as you step into life as a qualified yoga teacher.
Learn a full 90-minute vinyasa sequence and how to adapt it for different class lengths. Develop your alignment principles, cueing skills, hands-on assists, and asana clinic expertise.
Self-discovery, self-awareness, and getting clear on who you are and what you want from life. Re-evaluate your values, question your beliefs, and step into your purpose.
Develop a consistent self-practice and meditation routine. Explore skill work, inversions, yin yoga, and how to modify your practice for your own body.
Find your authentic teaching voice. Learn point-to-point teaching, the 10 tenets of becoming an extraordinary teacher, and hands-on assistance.
Understand the structures of the body, ranges of motion, tension and compression, the anatomy of the core and psoas, and how to create safe, functional movement for all bodies.
Learn the science and fundamentals of meditation and pranayama, and how to teach both with confidence.
The 8 limbs of yoga, the history of yoga, and how to bring philosophy into your life and your teaching in a way that is relevant and accessible.
From social media to brand building, you will receive practical guidance on taking your yoga business to the next level – including Yoga Alliance registration, professional liability insurance, and how to get yourself out there.
Outside contact hours, students complete homework assignments and self-practice to deepen their learning. There is a written and practical exam to test your knowledge and progress.
Weekend 1
Sat 19th Sep 8am – 6pm
Sun 20th Sep 8am – 6pm
Weekend 2
Sat 24th Oct 8am – 6pm
Sun 25th Oct 8am – 6pm
Weekend 3
Sat 14th Nov 8am – 6pm
Sun 15th Nov 8am – 6pm
Weekend 4
Sat 12th Dec 8am – 6pm
Sun 13th Dec 8am – 6pm
Weekend 5
Sat 9th Jan 8am – 6pm
Sun 10th Jan 8am – 6pm
Weekend 6
Sat 13th Feb 8am – 6pm
Sun 14th Feb 8am – 6pm
Weekend 1
Sat 23rd Jan 8am – 6pm
Sun 24th Jan 8am – 6pm
Weekend 2
Sat 27th Feb 8am – 6pm
Sun 28th Feb 8am – 6pm
Weekend 3
Sat 20th Mar 8am – 6pm
Sun 21st Mar 8am – 6pm
Weekend 4
Sat 10th Apr 8am – 6pm
Sun 11th Apr 8am – 6pm
Weekend 5
Sat 8th May 8am – 6pm
Sun 9th May 8am – 6pm
Weekend 6
Sat 5th Jun 8am – 6pm
Sun 6th Jun 8am – 6pm
Jason Pooley – Founder of The House of Yoga and a Baptiste Certified Teacher, Jason is an E-RYT 500 and YACEP® with over 17 years of experience teaching yoga and leading teacher trainings. Jason blends powerful asana, personal development, and meditation to create deep transformation. Jason’s approach goes beyond the physical; he’s passionate about helping others connect deeper to themselves, grow with purpose, and feel part of a thriving yoga community.
Maryann Huynh – is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher whose journey began in 2008 and transformed after discovering Baptiste Power Vinyasa at The House of Yoga. Since completing her teacher training in 2016, Maryann has continued to deepen her studies with certifications in NuPower Yoga, Advanced Yin, and Anatomy. Her classes are dynamic, empowering, and rooted in the belief that yoga is a tool for growth, self-expression, and joy – on and off the mat
Philosophy; Eva Thomson
Eva is dedicated to the practice of various Yoga styles and lineages, having first trained as a Yoga Teacher in India where she worked and lived alongside her teachers and Ayurvedic doctors and still returns each year. She is the co-founder of Live Karma Yoga, a non-profit that uses yoga to build inclusive communities across diverse backgrounds, including those facing social challenges. Eva’s teaching blends breath, movement, and conscious awareness, making yoga philosophy accessible and relevant for modern life and meaningful social change.
Anatomy; Jamie Blowers
Jamie brings a deep understanding of movement and biomechanics to his yoga teaching, shaped by his extensive background in contemporary dance. He holds degrees from The Northern School of Contemporary Dance and The London Contemporary Dance School, has trained with The Cunningham Dance School in New York, and completed an MA in Choreography from the University of Lincoln. Jamie’s classes are grounded in precision, creativity, and a passion for embodied movement.
“I have to say, it was one of the best decisions of my life.” Paulina Tervo
“Training with The House of Yoga became so much more than I anticipated, and so much more than a stepping stone to a qualification.” Fiona
“I’ve actually come out of the teacher training course and i’m now a yoga teacher, so I teach roughly 5 classes a week. It’s so fantastic, and fulfilling.” Kev
“This training will allow you to deepen your own practice, allow you to dive into the extraordinary philosophy behind yoga, and will allow you to leave this training and go STRAIGHT into teaching. I urge you – do this training!” Juliet
“Everything’s done with so much intention in the way that the course is delivered, that you have ‘Ah-Ha’ moments all the way through.” Bhavica
Including:
Yes absolutely, most of our graduates do. The training runs in a weekend format over seven months, designed specifically to fit around your life. The key is protecting the weekends in your diary as early as possible.
Not at all, many of our students join to deepen their own practices with no intention of teaching. The qualification is there if you want it, but the personal growth and transformation happen regardless of where you end up taking it. We do see a big majority of grads going onto teach, whether that’s 1 or 2 classes a week alongside their existing careers, and some make a full pivot.
Our January 2027 intake is currently available at an early bird rate of £2,700 until 23rd November 2026, after which the full price of £2,900 applies. A payment plan is available, a £500 deposit secures your place, followed by four monthly payments of £600.
You need to be at least 18 years of age, and have a minimum of one year of regular yoga practice. Beyond that, a genuine willingness to learn and grow is the most important thing we look for.
We do not disappear. Our ongoing mentorship programme supports your development as you step into life as a qualified yoga teacher. We also offer graduates the opportunity to assist on future YTT programmes, which is one of the best ways to keep building your teaching experience and confidence.
Application requirements:
*Please note our in-person programme is fully transferable to online format, so in the case that we are unable to practise in person, then we, as a team would make a decision to carry on with the course online. We will aim to ensure everyone has the ‘in person’ experience but we also have the flexibility there if needed. Feel free to email us with any questions you may have.