A Journey To The Heart of Yoga
A 200-Hour Deep Dive & Teacher Training at The Yoga Yurt
May 2027 – February 2028 · Nine-month journey
Go deeper into yoga. Discover what unfolds.
Step into the unique space of The Yoga Yurt for a nine-month journey into the practice, philosophy and teaching of yoga.
Explore the grounding foundations of Hatha, the creative movement of Vinyasa and the devotional heart of Bhakti, deepening your relationship with yoga on and beyond the mat.
What is Journey to the Heart of Yoga?
Journey to the Heart of Yoga is an immersive nine-month training created for those who feel drawn to explore yoga beyond the physical postures, to understand its roots, experience its teachings and discover what yoga can bring into everyday life.
Perhaps you already know that you want to become a yoga teacher.
Or perhaps you feel a pull to study yoga more deeply, to develop your personal practice and to explore the connection between body, breath, mind and heart.
There is space for both.
Throughout our time together, we'll explore yoga as a living practice. We'll move, breathe, study, reflect, ask questions and learn from one another, creating a deeper understanding of yoga and how its teachings can be lived and shared.
This is more than learning how to teach a yoga class.
It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in yoga, to grow in your own understanding and to discover where your journey might lead.
Who is this training for?
You don't need to have your entire yoga journey mapped out before you begin.
This training is for people who feel ready to go beyond their usual practice and make space for a deeper exploration of yoga.
You might be:
• Ready to teach - wanting to develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to share yoga with others.
• Curious to explore - feeling drawn to yoga's philosophy, history, breathwork, meditation and spiritual traditions.
• Looking for personal growth - wanting to deepen your practice, understand yourself more fully and bring yoga's teachings into everyday life.
• Somewhere in between - not entirely sure where the journey will lead,
but feeling ready to explore.
You are welcome to arrive with questions, curiosity and an open mind. You don't need to know exactly what you'll take away from the training to begin.
If you wish to receive the 200-hour teacher training qualification, you will need to complete the full curriculum, attendance requirements and all required assessments, including teaching practice.
A Small Group, A More Personal Journey
At The Yoga Yurt, we keep our training groups intentionally small, with a maximum of 10 students.
This allows space for individual guidance, meaningful conversations, questions and reflection, so you can feel supported as you deepen your practice and grow in confidence as a yoga teacher.
The three strands of our training
The Grounding
Hatha Yoga
Stability · Awareness · Foundations
Explore the foundations of asana, alignment, breath and mindful movement. Develop a deeper understanding of the body and learn to approach practice with steadiness, curiosity and awareness.
The Flow
Vinyasa Yoga
Movement · Breath · Creativity
Explore the relationship between breath and movement, the art of sequencing and the ways in which a practice can unfold with intention. Begin to develop your own voice and confidence in guiding others.
The Heart
Bhakti Yoga
Devotion · Mantra · Connection
Discover yoga as a path of the heart through mantra, sacred sound, chanting and the teachings of Bhakti. Explore how devotion, connection and intention can deepen both personal practice and the experience of yoga.
A whole-practice approach to yoga
Over nine months, we'll explore the many dimensions of yoga,
bringing together traditional teachings, embodied practice, personal reflection
and the practical skills of teaching.
Practice & Asana
Develop your understanding of asana, alignment, modifications, movement and the principles behind a thoughtful, well-rounded yoga practice.
Breath & Pranayama
Explore the breath as a central part of yoga, learning foundational pranayama techniques and how breath can support awareness, steadiness and meditation.
Philosophy & Yoga's Roots
Study yoga's history and philosophical traditions, including Patanjali's Eight Limbs, the Yamas and Niyamas, the Bhagavad Gita and the different paths of yoga.
Meditation & the Inner Practice
Explore meditation, concentration, reflection and the quieter dimensions of practice, creating space to experience yoga beyond movement.
Mantra, Bhakti & Sacred Sound
Discover mantra, chanting, devotional practice and sacred sound, exploring the role of intention, repetition and connection.
The Subtle Body
Begin to understand traditional yogic concepts of energy, including chakras, nadis, mudras and bandhas, and how these teachings relate to the wider practice of yoga.
The Art of Teaching
Develop practical teaching skills through observation, sequencing, cueing, demonstration, teaching practice and feedback. Explore what it means to teach with compassion, presence, humility and authenticity.
Living Yoga
Reflect on how yoga's teachings can inform daily life, relationships, choices and the way we meet ourselves and others.
Your Nine-Month Journey
Nine weekends of practice, study and discovery
One weekend each month at
The Yoga Yurt
May 2027 - February 2028
(with a break in August)
Saturdays: 10:00am – 18:00pm
Sundays: 9:00am – 18:00pm
Weekend Dates:
8th – 9th May 2027
12th – 13th June 2027
10th – 11th July 2027
11th – 12th September 2027
9th – 10th October 2027
13th – 14th November 2027
11th – 12th December 2027
15th – 16th January 2028
5th – 6th February 2028
Meet Your Training Teachers
Meet Your Lead Trainer
Isis du Jour
I am Isis, founder of The Yoga Yurt, an experienced yoga teacher, teacher trainer and sound practitioner, with over a decade of teaching experience.
My training spans Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Prenatal Yoga, Sound Healing and SUP Yoga, and I've spent many years exploring the different ways yoga can support us, both on and off the mat.
For me, yoga is so much more than the physical practice. It's an ongoing invitation to listen, to learn, to meet ourselves honestly and to bring greater awareness into the way we live. My approach to teaching and teacher training is practical, embodied and experiential, creating space for curiosity, questions, personal discovery and a deeper understanding of yoga's traditions.
Throughout Journey to the Heart of Yoga, I'm excited to share the practices, teachings and experiences that have shaped my own relationship with yoga, alongside the wisdom and perspectives of our guest teachers.
My intention is to create a supportive space where you can deepen your practice, grow in confidence and explore what yoga means to you. My hope is that you'll leave with a stronger connection to your own practice and, if you choose to teach, a thoughtful and grounded foundation from which to share yoga with others.
More about me: www.isisdujouryoga.com
Kelly Jarvis
Bhakti Yoga
I'm delighted to welcome Kelly Jarvis to Journey to the Heart of Yoga, where she will guide us into the heart of Bhakti Yoga — the path of devotion.
Kelly is a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, devotional singer and Kirtan leader. Her work brings together mantra, sacred sound, chanting and community, inviting people to explore yoga through the heart as well as the body and mind.
Kelly's own journey with Bhakti deepened through personal experiences of grief and the discovery of mantra and devotional singing. Her teaching offers an opportunity to experience these practices as a way of cultivating connection, presence and devotion.
Through Kelly's sessions, we'll explore the role of Bhakti within the wider tradition of yoga and discover how mantra, chanting and sacred sound can become part of our own practice.
You can find out more about Kelly and her work at kellyjarvis.uk.
Andrew McGonigle
Dr Yogi
Anatomy & Physiology
Our Anatomy & Physiology module will include online learning with Doctor Yogi, founded by Andrew McGonigle, a former medical doctor and experienced anatomy educator.
Doctor Yogi specialises in making anatomy and physiology practical, accessible and relevant to yoga teachers, helping them develop a clearer understanding of the body and apply this knowledge thoughtfully in their teaching.
This online module will complement our in-person training, supporting a deeper understanding of the body's structure, movement and physiology in the context of yoga practice.
Explore Doctor Yogi at doctor-yogi.com.
Practical details and FAQs
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The training runs over nine months, from May 2027 to February 2028, with one training weekend per month and a break in August.
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No. You are welcome if your main intention is to deepen your personal practice and understanding of yoga. However, anyone seeking the 200-hour qualification must complete all required attendance, study and assessment requirements.
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Hatha, Vinyasa and Bhakti are the central strands, alongside yoga philosophy, pranayama, meditation, anatomy and physiology, the subtle body and teaching methodology.
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This training is for people who already have a connection with yoga and feel ready to explore it more deeply. You don't need to be able to perform advanced postures or have a perfect practice, but a regular yoga practice and a genuine curiosity about yoga beyond the physical postures will help you get the most from the journey.
If you're considering joining, but aren't sure whether this is the right time for you, you're welcome to get in touch for a conversation before applying.
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Between weekends, you will have independent study, reading, reflection and personal practice to support your learning and prepare for each new stage of the training. We will also meet for online Zoom Q&A and mentoring sessions, giving you space to ask questions, revisit what you've learned, share reflections and receive support as you continue your journey.
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Once you have successfully completed the training and met the relevant requirements, you can apply to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200. Registration is subject to Yoga Alliance’s own eligibility and application requirements.
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Complete the application form and tell us a little about yourself, your yoga journey and what has drawn you to the training. Isis will then be in touch by email with the next steps.
Your Investment
Early Bird: £2,800
(save £200 when you book by 31st January 2027)
Standard course fee: £3,000
Payment can be made in full or through monthly instalments:
Early Bird: £500 deposit + 10 monthly payments of £230
Standard: £500 deposit + 10 monthly payments of £250
The £500 deposit is non-refundable and forms part of the total course fee.
There is no extra charge for paying by instalments.
Payment dates and arrangements will be confirmed once you are offered a place.
Your journey begins here
You don't need to have all the answers.
You simply need a willingness to explore, to learn and to see where the practice might lead.If you feel drawn to go deeper into yoga, I'd love to hear a little about you and what has brought you here.
Take the first step by completing the application form.
I'll be in touch by email to talk through the next steps and how to secure your place.
