
Yoga Teacher Training in Perth
The CYS yoga instructor training course in Perth, Scotland, is the perfect way to start your yoga teaching journey
Our 12 month Yoga Teacher Training Course in Perth is delivered by our team of passionate and experienced Tutors within our Yoga Alliance Registered School (RYS200).
Held at our Perth Yoga Studio, our 12-month course is delivered by an outstanding team of experienced yoga tutors and is an RYS200. Gain a certification that's recognised worldwide and start your yoga journey with us at Classical Yoga School.
Information Sessions/Meet the tutors
Perth Yoga Studio on Saturday, 6th January 2024, 1pm – 2.15pm
Saturday, 3rd February 12.45pm – 2pm
(includes light veggie lunch with current students)
Email June to book a place to come along – june.cysyoga@gmail.com
"Each year I am encouraged and hugely inspired by the essays/written assignments that our excellent students submit during their year’s course. The world needs more really good yoga teachers as we can help such a lot in our communities’ promoting the science of good health and wellbeing through yoga practice."
June Mitchell, Principal, CYS Teacher Training
The following words may seem unrealistic but I think you will find that yoga practitioners and teachers of many years experience will say that ultimately they are true. Yoga is a life skill that, with regular practice, brings a life-long healthy mind/body balance.
The practice of Asanas, Pranayama and Meditation is learning to control the body and the senses so the inner light may come forth. This is the natural outcome of a good practice - that we will gradually learn to control the mind and eventually come to experience the very support of it.
The yogic idea of happiness is different from what is usually thought. It’s not a passing reaction to something positive, it’s more like a state where you are in touch with your place of stillness and balance. It can give us inner resources to deal with life’s ups and downs and help us to retain a state of clarity, focus and contentment.

Our
Story
CYS has been running yoga teacher training courses in Scotland since 2003. June Mitchell has taught yoga in Perth since the 1980s, having set up Perth Yoga Studio with her husband James in 1981, then the Riverside Centre in the 1990s and in 2014 moved into beautiful premises in the Old Perth Academy in Rose Terrace facing the park and river and established Perth Yoga Studio.
The Classical Yoga School has many wonderful yoga teachers throughout Scotland running their own yoga studios, classes and retreats. We have CYS yoga teachers in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth, the Highlands, Elgin, Thurso, Inverness, The Borders, all throughout the West Coast and down to Dumfries.
It has always been my aim to bring more really good yoga teachers out into our communities as there is so much good that yoga can do to keep people healthy, physically, mentally and emotionally plus spiritually aware.
Yoga Teacher Training in Perth
Course Content
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Philosophical and Spiritual Study of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
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Asanas- For personal practice we are working with the Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary Series in addition to studying Sivananda, Iyengar and Vinyasa Flow styles
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Pranayama- the science behind the breath
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Nadis, Chakras, Bandhas and Kriyas
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Relaxation and Meditation techniques
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The use of Music, Mantras and Chanting
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Anatomy and Physiology- covering all the body systems and understanding how yoga acts on them with additional specialist tuition in Yoganatomy.
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Guidance for Self-Practice and Personal Development
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Yoga for special circumstances, i.e: back pain, pregnancy, children, seniors, restorative, etc.
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Tutorials in Chi Gung, Tai Chi, NLP, Alexander Technique, Nutrition and Myers-Briggs personality profiling
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Setting up your classes marketing, Accounting, etc.

The Format
The mornings are for the development of personal Ashtanga Vinyasa practice followed by practical yoga teaching tutorials / methodology and meditation with the remaining time taken up with lectures and practicals.
In addition to weekend tutorials, there is a minimum requirement of one and a half hours of weekly classes (based on 45 weeks per year) from a suitable local teacher. Home practice and study may take up another 2 – 4 hours per week, with assignments to complete for each module. Assessments will be ongoing and together with submitted written module papers, will lead to overall evaluation for certification.
Small groups ensure good input and guidance for each trainee teacher, and will lead to an International Certification CYS Yoga Alliance, enabling graduates to teach worldwide. Full insurance cover will be available to all qualified CYS teachers and the Teachers Register on the website is available to all authorities and parties interested in acquiring the services of fully qualified yoga teachers. Guidance for the setting of professional fees together with the practical aspects of running classes is also given.
Continuing Professional Development – Re-registration for CYS teachers is linked to 12 hrs CPD yearly and workshops from International Yoga teachers are in the CYS post graduate programme.
Established in 2003, CYS is one of the premier Yoga teacher training schools in the UK

Perth
Course Dates
2023/24
Now taking final applications, apply now
Friday evenings and Saturdays
Module 1 : 1 and 2 September 2023
Module 2 : 29 and 30 September
Module 3 : 27 and 28 October
Module 4 : 24 and 25 November
Module 5 : 5 and 6 January 2024
Module 6 : 2, 3 and 4 February
Module 7 : 1 and 2 March
Module 8 : 29 and 30 March
Module 9 : 3 and 4 May
Module 10 at Birnam Arts Centre : 31 May, 1 and 2 June
Module 11 : 28 and 29 June
Module 12 : 26 and 27 July
Old Academy buildings, Rose Terrace, Perth, UK
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the Yoga Teacher Training in Perth?
Our Yoga Teacher Training course in Perth lasts for 12 months.
Who delivers the Yoga Teacher Training in Perth?
Our Yoga Teacher Training course in Perth is delivered by our team of passionate and experienced tutors.
What certification will I receive after completing the Yoga Teacher Training in Perth?
Upon successful completion of our Yoga Teacher Training in Perth, you will receive a certification that holds worldwide recognition.
Is the Yoga Teacher Training in Perth recognised by Yoga Alliance?
Yes, our Yoga Teacher Training course in Perth is delivered within a Yoga Alliance Registered School (RYS200).
Can I teach yoga worldwide after completing the Yoga Teacher Training in Perth?
Yes, the certification you receive from our Yoga Teacher Training in Perth is recognized worldwide.
What opportunities will the Yoga Teacher Training in Perth open for me?
Our Yoga Teacher Training in Perth will equip you with the skills and certification to teach yoga anywhere in the world, opening up a multitude of opportunities.
What is the focus of the Yoga Teacher Training in Perth?
Our Yoga Teacher Training in Perth focuses on practice, learning, and fun, with the aim to shape great yoga teachers.
Where is the Yoga Teacher Training in Perth located?
Our Yoga Teacher Training in Perth is located at the Classical Yoga School.
How can I join the Yoga Teacher Training in Perth?
You can join our Yoga Teacher Training in Perth by applying through our website.
What is the cost of the Yoga Teacher Training in Perth?
For information on the cost of our Yoga Teacher Training in Perth, please visit our website or contact us directly.