200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

The Union Yoga UK 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course is internationally accredited, with approval in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.  Launched in 2010, this training course covers basic, intermediate and advanced exercises from the classic barre repertoire. 

Train with the industry’s leading expert in holistic mindbody movement

Director of Union Yoga UK and Founder of Pilates Union UK, your tutor, Emma Newham, is one of the UK’s longest serving holistic exercise teachers and has been a fitness educator for almost three decades and running internationally accredited teacher training courses and workshops since 2007.

Emma brings a wealth of personal knowledge and industry experience to this comprehensive training course. Further education courses are available, so you can pursue your fitness journey with Emma, if you wish to continue learning

Emma is an international presenter for MindBody fitness and has delivered face to face and online training to students all over the globe. She’s a qualified Assessor for Yoga, Pilates and Barre, as well as an Internal Quality Assurer (Internal Verifier), so she assesses the Assessors doing their assessing.  Her attention to detail is unparalleled.  Therefore, you can be assured of the highest quality training standard and education.

Instructor Training Venues

The 18 day, in-person instructor training courses take place in the at the following address –

Studio Sol, 2 Sunniside Leigh, Cleadon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7Xh

 

Upcoming 200 hour yoga teacher training course

Location Start Date Cost Places Remaining Time Left to Book
Tyne and Wear, England 27/02/2027 £2,800.00 12 272 days Book Now

Course Dates 2027

The 200 hour yoga teacher training course includes 180 in-person contact hours plus another 20 hours of work online.  You will therefore have access to the comprehensive online e-learning portal for a period of 9 months.

The 18 face to face training days are spread over 9 months.

DATES TBC

Accreditations

The teacher training course is accredited in the UK, Australia, Canada and USA.

This globally recognised training is endorsed by Yoga Alliance International

This certification carries the following CPD points:

UK – Active IQ and EMD UK
Canada – CanFitPro – 4 FIS CEC’s
USA – National Pilates Certification Program – NPCP (Formerly Pilates Method Alliance – PMA) – 30 CEC’s

Costs

There are several costs involved in the BarreConcept Instructor Training course. These include the course cost, training manual, exam assessment fee and these are all detailed in full below.

200 Hour Yoga Course Fee

The cost of the In Person, 18 day Instructor Training course is £2,800

Yoga Training Manual Fee

The cost of the Union Yoga Instruction Manual is £26.99.

Exam Assessment Fee

The cost of your assessors fee to view your exam is £55.

Course Structure

Yoga History and Philosophy 

  • Background to the ancient, holy scriptures and classic texts including the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita andYoga Sutras
  • Patanjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga
  • Different types of yoga and styles
  • Concepts of Karma, Dharma, Reincarnation, Maya
  • Hindu Gods and Goddesses
  • Sanskrit Terminology (numbers/ elements/ body parts/ directions of movement)

Yoga Asanas

  • Over 100 yoga poses covered – from beginner, through to advanced
  • Understand the anatomy of each asana, as well as the more subtle, energetic benefits
  • Learn how to teach and adapt each pose, to cater for various ability levels and health conditions.  Understand the contraindications and modifications for each asana.

Pranayama

  • Over 20 different breathwork techiques are covered from conscious breathing to pre-pranayama breathwork and onto full pranayama
  • Understand the purpose of different breathwork to cater for different outcomes (e.g techniques to calm or fire up the nervous system)
  • Learn how to apply the specific techniques for clients of differing needs

Meditation

  • Over 12 different types of meditation are covered on this training
  • Understand the benefits of meditation (physical, mental, spiritual, emotional)
  • Learn how to apply the specific techniques for clients of differing needs and abilities

Mantras 

  • Ten classic, ancient and traditional mantras are covered
  • Understand the meaning of mantras and effects on the physiology
  • Kirtan (group chanting)

Mudras

  • Over 20 different mudras (hand gestures) are covered
  • Understand the energetic benefits and effects of different gestures
  • How to use mudras for different health conditions

Anatomy

  • Level 3 Musculo-skeletal anatomy covered
  • Understand the effects of misalignment and poor posture on the muscles
  • Apply specific asanas to correct any muscular imbalances

Class Planning

  • Learn how to design session plans and progressive programmes for private clients and group classes

Assessments and Certification

In order to achieve a pass in this course, there are three assessments involved:

Assessment One – Theory Paper

There is a theory paper, containing up to 60 questions, which you will complete in your open time, as an open book assessment

Assessment Two – Progressive Programme Design

You must design 3 lesson plans (week one, week five and week ten) for a 60 minute yoga session.

Assessment Three – Practical 50 minute video exam

You must submit a video of you teaching a minimum of two healthy adults. You must teach from your approved week 5 exam lesson plan routine that you have devised.

This lesson routine includes the introduction and breathing, Surya Namaskar warm up, Standing poses, Floor poses, final relaxation in Savasana. You will be assessed on a list of selected criteria. These categories include: safety; modifications; teaching points; observation; correction; demonstration; proper technique; tactile cueing; pitch and tone of voice. You will be given the full list of criteria on the course so that you can prepare for your practical assessment accordingly.

Re-Assessment

Candidates who refer any aspect of the assessment will be offered an opportunity to re-take that element in accordance with the terms and conditions and guidelines of the approved centre. Re-taking of any assessment may incur a fee. These fees are charged on a pro-rata basis.

Course Cancellation

No refunds are given under any circumstances, should you wish to cancel your place on a course. if cancellation takes place within 21 days of course commencement. A place on a future course will be offered to you.

In the event that a student needs to cancel, then the following options are available. 1) Transfer to another course where space available 2) Transfer your place to a colleague of your choice (provided they satisfy our prerequisites) 3) Transfer your funds to any of our online courses available on www.emmanewhamfitness.com.

In order to run any course, there has to be sufficient numbers of students in attendance. In the unlikely event that a course has to be cancelled by us, due to insufficient numbers or for any other reason, you will receive a full and complete refund or offered a place on another course if you wish.

Booking online does not ensure that the course will take place. Please check that your chosen course will run as normal before making any travel or accommodation arrangements.  All courses are confirmed 21 days before course commencement.

What do our Clients say?

Below you can read some reviews from our wonderful clients and find out how we have helped them on their own fitness journey.

  • “Before taking the BarreConcept course, Emma was already very helpful and fast in replying to my e-mails. The course was very special and her passion for teaching the couse and her wide knowledge of pilates, yoga and mindfullness was something that added an extra to the course. She is a great teacher trainer. Emma was also very helpful after the course and she wants you to succeed. ”
    Namita Mathura - Fitness Instructor - Netherlands
  • “I have enrolled Emma's mat pilates and reformer pilates online course. I know her from her famous barre concept you tube but I did not know much about her method of Pilates teaching. When I started to the course, I am plesantly surprised with the quality of the video taught. Each exercise is through and very detailed and impressive. I have been already teaching pilates for a few years and participate in various pilates classes or workshops. I have never encounter this degree of teaching and it was eye opening. I wish I could keep her videos for life as a pilates bible!! Her course are also extremely reasonable price and high quality. I highly recommend her course.”
    Kazuyo Hamasaki - P.T - UK
  • “Where do I begin to praise Emma Newham. I have just completed her first rate Pilates Mat Online Course. Emma delivers this course with such in depth instruction. I watched the videos over and over again and learnt something new every time. Her knowledge and experience is second to none and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this course.”
    Alice Simpson - Dance and Fitness Industry Professional - UK
  • “Emma Newham is someone who truly enjoys and has a passion for sharing her Pilates knowledge. She has professionality, enthusiasm and care for your well being and also for your preparation as teacher. She is my BarreConcept teacher and she is so friendly and helpful even if long distance take us apart as I'm from Rome, Italy. When I have a doubt she promptly answer to my question. She is my best teacher.”
    Claudia Ciolli - Studio Owner - Italy
  • “Emma has helped me in so many ways. I've completed her detailed online courses and feel competent to teach the techniques and exercises straight away after the brilliant videos and instructions. Having had a few issues myself over my own business, and loosing some confidence, I contacted Emma who spent time out of her crazy schedule emailing me giving me support and advice which helped so much. She has given me a new lease of life teaching Pilates and made me believe in myself again. ”
    Meriel Tibbetts - Fitness Industry Instructor - UK
  • “I have known Emma for over a decade. Emma is a brilliant, articulate, passionate teacher who really cares about the people she teaches. Her dedication, knowledge and ability is second to none. The course I did with Emma was fun, exciting and full of new ways to teach which benefitted me greatly.”
    Chris Smith - Fitness Industry Instructor - Canada
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