Teacher training shouldn’t only be for people who can afford it
We’re offering a small number of bursary places on our 200-hour Hatha and Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Training. If money is the one thing stopping you, we’d love to hear from you.
Why we’re offering bursaries
A 200-hour training is a big investment. For lots of brilliant, committed students, the cost is the one thing standing in the way.
That matters. The people who would get the most from yoga, and the people best placed to share it in their own communities, are often the ones who can’t get in the room. Yoga teaching ends up looking very samey as a result.
Love Yoga was built on yoga for everyone: all ages, all bodies, all backgrounds. We want the teachers we train to reflect that, and to take yoga to places it doesn’t usually reach. Bursaries are one small way we can make that happen.
Is a bursary for you?
There’s no box-ticking test. These are the things we look for.
You can apply if
- You have a regular yoga practice and you’re serious about going deeper
- The full fee would stop you joining the training
- You’re part of, or work with, a community that could benefit from yoga
- You’re committed to sharing what you learn there once you qualify
For example, if you’re
- Unemployed or on a low income
- In full-time study
- A carer, or a parent juggling childcare costs
- Unable to work because of illness or disability
- Retired and living on a pension
You don’t need to be a yoga teacher already, or even want to teach in a studio.
The kind of community we mean
Anywhere yoga could help and doesn’t usually turn up. A few examples:
Where you work
Schools, care homes, hospitals, youth clubs, refuges, charities, workplaces.Where you belong
Your faith group, cultural community, support group, running club or local neighbourhood.Who you look out for
New parents, older people, people living with long-term conditions, young people, carers.How it works
Apply
Fill in the application form. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes, and there are no right or wrong answers.We read every one
Zoe from Love Yoga and Holly from The Yoga Solution read every application and get back to you within five working days.Agree a plan
If you’re offered a place, we agree a fee and a payment plan that works for you, all paid by the course start date.What we’ll ask you
- A bit about your current situation. There’s no need to share exact figures.
- The community you’re involved with, how long, and your role in it
- Why you’d like to join the training
- If you could wave a magic wand, what you’d do after graduating
- The difference you’d make in your community, and what support you already have
- What you could realistically pay, in total or per month
Be as specific as you can. It helps us understand your situation and your plans.
We want the teachers we train to look like the people who come to our classes. All ages, all bodies, all backgrounds.
Questions you might have
How much is the bursary worth?
It depends on your situation. You tell us what you can realistically pay, either in total or per month, and we’ll talk it through with you.
Do I need to prove my income?
Not to apply. We may ask for something simple later, such as a payslip, P60, Universal Credit letter or bank statement, but we’ll never ask for more than we need.
Is a bursary place any different from a full-price place?
No. You get exactly the same training, mentoring and certificate as everyone else, and nobody on the course needs to know.
How many bursary places are there?
A small number. That’s why we read every application carefully and look at the whole picture, not just the numbers.
Can I add the Yin training?
The bursary is for the 200-hour training. If you’d also love to do the Yin, mention it in your application and we’ll talk about it.
I’m not sure I want to teach. Can I still apply?
Yes. Lots of people do the training to deepen their own practice. We do ask that you share what you learn with your community in some way, but that could be a weekly class at your community centre or a few sessions at your school.
When do applications close?
Applications are open now. Places are limited, so we’d encourage you to apply early.
What happens to my details?
Your application is read by Love Yoga Leeds and Holly at The Yoga Solution, and only used to assess your bursary and contact you about the training. You can ask us to delete your details at any time.
Ready to apply?
It takes about 15 minutes. We read every application.
Apply for a bursaryAbout the trainingPrefer to talk first? Email hello@loveyogaleeds.com