cYs Bristol Yoga Teaching Programme and Paul’s On the Road Diary

Quick Links:
1. Yoga Miscellany – Talks, Groups & On the Road Teachings
2. The cYs Introductory Workshop Programme Series
3. The cYs Foundation Workshop Programme Series
4. The cYs Practitioner & Postgraduate Training Programme
5. The cYs Yoga Teaching & Yoga Therapy CPD Programme
6. The cYs Full Diary Date Programme

1. Yoga Miscellany – Talks, Groups & Teachings

Bristol Yoga Events & Paul’s On the Road Diary

Yoga in Bristol, Days & Retreats around the UK, Ireland & Israel

Listed below are Special Events and Paul’s Group Classes at Yogāñjali and Paul’s ‘On the Road’ Diary Events where he has been invited to teach at Yoga conference gatherings, or lead seminars, workshops and retreats organised by other Yoga Organisations.

For details of all the other Yogāñjali Group Yoga Classes please do visit the Group Class Diary Page for further information.

2. The cYs Introductory Workshop Programme Series

The Introductory Yoga Study Programme in Bristol

Introductory Āsana Prāṇāyāma Mudrā & Dhyāna Workshops on the viniyoga of Yoga

Initiated in 1996 the IYS Programme is focused 
on personal development and introducing the Yoga student or teacher to the core 
teachings and practices in the viniyoga of Yoga approach and how they inspire and guide our personal Yoga practice
 and study, as well as our Yoga teaching. It is an opportunity for a Yoga student or teacher from any Yoga background or style 
to be introduced to a weekend of Yoga practice and study. Complete in itself it offers a sound foundation in the viniyoga of Yoga, as well as a base which can be continued and developed 
through the Yoga Study Foundation Workshops.

The Introductory Haṭha Study Programme in Bristol

Introductory Haṭha Energies Theory & Practice Study Workshops - The Place and Purpose of Prāṇa Agni Nādī & Cakra

Initiated for 2011 the IHS Programme introduces the Yoga student or teacher to a weekend on the primary principles and teachings from the major Haṭha Yoga texts and how they inspire and guide our personal Yoga practice
 and study, as well as our Yoga teaching. It is complete in itself and offers a sound overview of the core principles of Haṭha Yoga. These fundamental aspects can also be  further developed through the four Foundation Haṭha Study weekend workshops. It is an opportunity for a Yoga student or teacher from any Yoga background or style to experience an in-depth introduction to the concepts and practices which underpin Haṭha Yoga.

The Introductory Sūtra Study Programme in Bristol

Introductory Sūtra Psychology Theory & Practice Study Workshops - The Path and Goal of Yoga in Patañjali’s Sūtra

Initiated for 2011 the ISS Programme introduces the Yoga student or teacher to a weekend on the primary principles and teachings from the Yoga Sūtra and how they inspire and guide our personal Yoga practice
 and study, as well as our Yoga teaching. It is complete in itself and offers a sound overview of the four chapters of the Yoga Sūtra, each of which can also be  further developed through the four Foundation weekend Yoga workshops. It is an opportunity for a Yoga student or teacher from any Yoga background or style to experience an in-depth introduction to the Yoga Sūtra of Patāñjali.

The Introductory Mantra and Yoga Chanting Study Programme in Bristol

Introductory Mantra and Yoga Chanting Theory & Practice Workshops – The Art of Mantra and Yoga Chanting

Initiated in 1999 the Introductory Mantra and Yoga Chanting Workshop offers a two day intensive  of Mantra and Yoga Chanting practice and study where 
the basic principles and practices of learning and teaching Chanting 
are explored and experienced. The core principles in Sound, Mantra and Yoga Chanting are introduced as 
well as providing training options for teachers who wish to teach this in group classes. They are offered for Yoga 
teachers, trainee teachers and interested students who 
wish to study for personal development and/or for professional teaching skills. They are open to all Yoga students and teachers interested in experiencing the meditative power and learning support of the spiritual and psychological teachings from India.

The Introductory Gītā Study Programme in Bristol

Introductory Gītā Philosophy Theory & Practice Study Workshops - The Philosophy of The Bhagavad Gītā

Initiated for 2013 the IGS Programme introduces the Yoga student or teacher to a weekend on the primary principles and teachings from the Bhagavad Gītā and how they inspire and guide our personal Yoga practice
 and study, as well as our Yoga teaching. It is complete in itself and offers a sound overview of the eighteen chapters of the Bhagavad Gītā, each of which can also be  further developed through the four Foundation weekend Gītā workshops. It is an opportunity for a Yoga student or teacher from any Yoga background or style to experience an in-depth introduction to the Bhagavad Gītā.

3. The cYs Foundation Workshop Programme Series

The Foundation Yoga Study Programme in Bristol

Foundation Āsana Prāṇāyāma Mudrā & Dhyāna Workshops on the viniyoga of Yoga

Initiated in 1990 the FYS Programme is intended for those 
Yoga students or teachers who, having completed 
an Introductory Yoga Study Course, wish to explore further the teachings in 
the viniyoga of Yoga approach and how they inspire and guide our personal Yoga practice
 and study, as well as our Yoga Teaching. Even though the Yoga teachings and techniques developed 
in the Foundation Course can enhance any Yoga Teachers professional skills 
there is no requirement to teach or to intend to teach Yoga. 
This is not the role of the Foundation course, although it is a pre-requisite for those interested in training professionally.

The Foundation Haṭha Study Programme in Bristol

Foundation Haṭha Energies Theory & Practice Study Workshops - The Place and Purpose of Prāṇa Agni Nādī & Cakra

Initiated for 2012 the FHS Programme is intended for those Yoga students or teachers who, having completed 
an Introductory Haṭha Study course, wish to explore the primary principles and teachings from the Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā and how they inspire and guide our personal Yoga practice and study, as well as our Yoga teaching. Each weekend offers a in-depth overview of each of the four chapters of the Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā. It is an opportunity for a Yoga student or teacher from any Yoga background or style to experience an in-depth introduction to each of the four chapters of the Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā.

The Foundation Sūtra Study Programme in Bristol

Foundation Sūtra Psychology Theory & Practice Study Workshops - The Path and Goal of Yoga in Patañjali’s Sūtra

Initiated for 2012 the FSS Programme is intended for those Yoga students or teachers who, having completed 
an Introductory Yoga Sūtra study course, wish to explore further the primary principles and teachings from the Yoga Sūtra and how they inspire and guide our personal Yoga practice and study, as well as our Yoga teaching. Each weekend offers a in-depth overview of each of the four chapters of the Yoga Sūtra. It is an opportunity for a Yoga student or teacher from any Yoga background or style to experience an in-depth introduction to each of the four chapters of the Yoga Sūtra of Patāñjali.

The Foundation Mantra and Yoga Chanting Study Programme in Bristol

Foundation Mantra and Yoga Chanting Theory & Practice Workshops - The Art of Mantra and Yoga Chanting

Initiated in 2002 the FMS Programme is intended for those Yoga students or teachers who, having completed 
an Introductory Mantra and Yoga Chanting study course, wish to explore further the primary principles and teachings on Mantra and Yoga Chanting and how they can inspire and guide our personal Mantra and Yoga Chanting practice and study, as well as our teaching work. Each weekend offers in-depth practice of Mantra and Yoga Chanting which builds on the theory and practice principles taught within the Introductory Workshops. It is an opportunity for a Yoga student or teacher from any Yoga background or style to experience an in-depth training in the Art of Mantra and Yoga Chanting.

The Foundation Gītā Study Programme in Bristol

Foundation Gītā Philosophy Theory & Practice Study Workshop – The Philosophy of The Bhagavad Gītā

Initiated for 2014 the FGS Programme is intended for those Yoga students or teachers who, having completed 
an Introductory Gītā study course, wish to explore further the primary principles and teachings from the Bhagavad Gītā and how they inspire and guide our personal Yoga practice and study, as well as our Yoga teaching. Each weekend develops an in-depth overview of each of the eighteen chapters of the Bhagavad Gītā. It is an opportunity for a Yoga student or teacher from any Yoga background or style to experience an in-depth introduction to each of the eighteen chapters of the Bhagavad Gītā.

4. The cYs Practitioner & Postgraduate Training Programme

Practitioner and Postgraduate Yoga Teaching and Yoga Therapy Training Programmes

The Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapy Practitioner Programme in Bristol

Initiated in 1985 the YTTP offers 
three year Professional Yoga Teaching and Therapy Training through 500 contact hours over three years 
of non-residential weekend workshops. 

It offers an in-depth teacher and therapy training in Yoga Practice, Yoga Teaching, 
Yoga Psychology and Yoga Therapy. They are available for those Yoga students who wish to develop the skills to teach, using this approach to Yoga. The Yoga Teaching and Yoga Therapy Programme offers an in-depth teacher training in Yoga Practice, Teaching, Psychology and Therapy. The training will include both working with small groups and a special emphasis on one to one teaching and therapy for development, wellbeing or health recovery.

The Further Studies Postgraduate Practitioner Programme in Bristol

Initiated in 1990 the FSP offers an approved and accredited two year Yoga Training Course for cYs 
Approved Yoga Teachers. The focus of the Bristol based two year Further Studies Postgraduate Training Programme will be to offer an approved and accredited Yoga Postgraduate Practitioner Training Course for cYs Approved Yoga Teachers who wish to add Postgraduate Professional skills to their existing Yoga Teaching qualification.

5. The cYs Yoga Teaching & Yoga Therapy CPD Programme

Specialist Yoga Teaching Skills Study & Practice Workshops

The Yoga Continuing Professional Development Programme in Bristol

Initiated in 1989 the CPD programme presents a range of 
IST Yoga weekend workshops on Yoga topics selected to support 
Yoga teachers, trainee teachers and interested students Yoga skills. 

Their focus is to either to enhance existing skills or to help explore 
new areas of Yoga expertise. They offer opportunities for BWY Accredited Yoga Teachers to participate in Continuing Professional Development Yoga Programmes through nationally approved In-Service Yoga Training seminars

6. The cYs Full Diary Date Programme

Primary and Further Study and Practice and Professional Teaching and Therapy Training

- Primary Study and Practice Support choices cover the Application (viniyoga) of all facets of Yoga Practice;
the Principles of Haṭha Energetics and the Psychology of the Yoga Sūtra.

- Further Study and Practice Support choices include Advanced Āsana; Advanced Prāṇāyāma;
Mantra & Yoga Chanting; the Philosophy of the Bhagavad Gītā and Āyurveda Therapeutics.

- Professional Yoga Teaching and Yoga Therapy Training choices include 3 year Practitioner Programmes,
2 year Postgraduate Programmes and Continuing Professional Development Workshops.