Teacher Training in London
Connect to an authentic tradition
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Where: Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Putney
The 200-hour Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) was created and first taught in 1969 by Swami Vishnudevananda, one of the pioneering yoga masters to bring yoga to the West. Today, the course is taught worldwide by his senior disciples and welcomes more than 1,000 students each year. With over 52,000 graduates to date, the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres is one of the largest and most established yoga organisations in the world.
This intensive 4-week course is designed to help you:
Read what graduates of the Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course in London have to say about their experience.
Undertaking the TTC at the Sivananda Yoga Centre in Putney was one of the best decisions I have made. The experience was profoundly transformative, equipping me not only to become a well-rounded yoga teacher, but also with the wisdom to better understand and navigate the challenges of life. The teachings are rooted in authentic tradition and remain deeply relevant to the human condition, offering a depth and richness that goes far beyond the mainly physical focus of some modern gym-based yoga studios.
Ramachandra
Studying on the TTC course was probably one of the best decisions I have made. I was nervous and excited all at the same time. I was older than the other students and wondered whether I would be able to cope with the pace of the course. I need not have worried as the course was well thought out, planned and executed. It allowed us to not only be enthusiastic participants of yoga but be able to pass on the knowledge gained/learnt to others after completing the course.
In 2013 I attended the four-week residential. For me, this was a truly inspirational and life-changing experience.
The course provided a well-designed structure which encompassed both traditional and classical yoga teaching methodologies, and their practical application in the class environment. Included were early morning Meditations, Asana Practice, Philosophical lectures, Karma Yoga and Evening Meditations. The teachers were extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and authentic.
Deepen your personal practice and develop the practical skills to teach yoga through direct experience and expert guidance. Graduates receive a certification recognised by the Yoga Alliance, confirming they have the knowledge and hands-on training required to teach Hatha Yoga, including asanas, pranayama, and relaxation. The Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course includes the following:
This yoga instructor course is inspired by the ancient Gurukula tradition, in which students live, study, and serve alongside their teachers and fellow students in a close, supportive environment. This direct contact with experienced teachers turns daily life itself into a rich learning experience.
The training’s daily schedule offers a complete yoga routine:
| 6:00 am | Meditation, mantra chanting and lecture (Satsang) |
| 8:00 am | Asanas and Pranayama |
| 10:00 am | Brunch |
| 11:00 am | Karma Yoga |
| 12:00 pm | Bhagavad Gita or Chanting Class |
| 2:00 pm | Main Lecture |
| 4:00 pm | Asanas and Pranayama |
| 6:00 pm | Dinner |
| 8:00 pm | Meditation, mantra chanting and lecture (Satsang) |
| 10:30 pm | Lights Out |
As an essential part of this course, you will spend one month immersed in the teachings of the Four Paths of Yoga. Within the Gurukula system, students bring detailed yogic theory to life through direct, practical experience.
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Shared room | £3 370 |
Double room | £4 280 |
Single room | £4 610 |
Special Early Bird discount: 5% if full payment is received 6 weeks before the start of the course, i.e. for payments received by the latest on 25 July 2026.
Learn In An Intimate Setting
Situated in a quiet residential area in Putney in South West London, the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre provides an ideal setting for the Yoga Teachers’ Training Course, with its spacious, luminous halls and beautiful peace garden. Groups are kept small and the main emphasis is on individual guidance and detailed instructions.
There are green, open riverside spaces within a short walk from the centre. The gardens of Bishop’s Park and the riverside trails along the Thames offer a variety of scenic nature walks. Central London with all its famous sights is within 30 minutes by Tube.
An excellent opportunity to get to know the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre as a training institute for anyone considering taking a Yoga Teachers’ Training Course.
Step into a condensed version of a typical TTC day. The two asana and pranayama classes give you a feel of the classical style of yoga. The lectures introduce you to the philosophy behind the practice while the presentation about curriculum, locations, and certification present the more practical side of the course. The evening meditation with mantra chanting lets you experience the devotional path of yoga and is another key indicator of what the full course is like. There will be time for Q&As and course teachers will be available for individual advice and guidance throughout the day.
| 10:15 am | Welcome & introduction to the day |
| 10:30 am | Asana and pranayama class |
| 12:00 pm | Vegetarian lunch |
| 1:00 pm | Presentation of the Teachers’ Training Course, the philosophy behind the course, the course curriculum, how to prepare oneself and how to register |
| 2:30 pm | Presentation of the course venues, including videos of various course locations |
| 4:00 pm | Asana and pranayama class |
| 6:00 pm | Silent group meditation, meditative chants, and lecture “Yoga, the art of right living” |
Full day programme
Members: £62
Non-members: £72
Concession: £61 (registration on site)
The practice, and especially the teaching of yoga, demand a high degree of self-discipline and virtue. To ensure the success of the programme, participants are required to attend all spiritual activities, meditation sessions, lectures, and asana classes.
A basic knowledge of yoga postures and philosophy is helpful but not essential.
To maintain a pure environment and elevating vibrations necessary for the practice of yoga and meditation meat, fish, eggs, black tea, coffee, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and nudity are prohibited during the course (and in the course venue). Participants who do not comply with the rules may be dismissed from the course.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to cater to all personal dietary preferences; however, we find that in providing a lacto-vegetarian and almost fully organic menu while also offering dairy-free and wheat-free main courses that people are happy, healthy and well fed. Side dishes, desserts and snacks may contain gluten and dairy.
During the course introduction, we provide you with the course manual, two pairs of yoga trousers and two t-shirts. Other essentials are not included in the course fee but are available in our boutique.
Required materials not included in the course fee:
Also bring:
The intensity of the TTC programme requires a high degree of discipline and commitment. It is helpful to have experience with the practice of yoga and meditation before starting the course. But there is no need to be an advanced yoga practitioner – we welcome people with different levels of practice and experience. After all, yoga is about inner growth.
Teacher Training Course Preparation Days are regularly scheduled at the centre and are an excellent way to get ready for the TTC.
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The Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course is certified by the worldwide Yoga Alliance for the 200-hour standard for Registered Yoga Schools (RYS).
Upon successful completion, the participant receives a certificate confirming they have sufficient knowledge/practical experience to teach Hatha Yoga (asanas, pranayama and relaxation).
In acknowledgment, participants receive the title “Yoga Siromani” from the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres.
