Trainings
Deepen Your Practice and Become a Yoga Teacher
Innovative and Transformative Yoga Teacher Trainings, Workshops and Continuing Education in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals and Recognised Globally
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Our Yoga Teacher Trainings and immersive continuing education options are a rich blend of practice, reflection and discussion that take a mentoring style. We aim to empower and inspire individuals to deepen their personal practice and share their passion with others.
All. trainings include access to our graduate community and continued online support and materials.
Courses & Curriculum
Testimonials
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David
“Chris is a wonderful teacher, trainer and mentor. He has such a vast knowledge and understanding of yoga and everything that it encompasses. He has lived it.
Chris has so much time and patience and a genuine passion for helping get the best out of people. I have turned to him for advice on many occasions since graduating and will no doubt continue to do so and he has always been supportive.”
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Eleni
“Chris is an incredible teacher - deeply knowledgeable, encouraging, and genuinely passionate about sharing the practice. He created such a welcoming and empowering learning space, where everyone felt supported and challenged in the best way.
Every module built on the last with intention and clarity, and there was a perfect balance between hands-on practice, teaching drills, group discussions, and personal growth. I left the training feeling not only confident and excited to teach, but also deeply inspired as a student. Whether you’re just beginning your yoga journey or expanding your offerings as a teacher, Yoga x Life is the kind of studio that truly supports your growth on every level.”
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Heather
“Chris…has created a wonderfully warm space in which to learn and there was never one weekend where I felt overwhelmed or underwhelmed.
From very early on in the course there was a strong element of learning to teach through the opportunity to teach the cohort which I would like to add is also not always part of YTT courses (I did my research) . Collaborative learning is also a huge part of the course; as a group we would regularly create and teach sequences. I have now completed the course and taught 3 classes so far and I can genuinely say that I felt prepared to do so.”
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Emily
“Training in person felt really important to me and having monthly in person sessions has been wonderful.
The course has been beautifully put together in a way where things have started to sink in gradually and not only teaches you "how to teach" but also encourages self development, builds confidence and is such a calm and supportive environment. I'm so pleased I chose yoga x life for my training”
Since 2015, Yoga x Life Trainings have been setting the standard for Yoga Teacher Trainings in Newcastle and the North East, offering a comprehensive, immersive, and transformative learning experience in their 200 hour foundation training ‘Yomala, Vinyasa and Yoga Therapeutics’ that empowers students to deepen their practice and begin teaching.
All courses are led by Chris, a seasoned instructor at the forefront of Newcastle's thriving wellness community. Chris teaches a practice that he lives daily; leading classes and navigating the challenges of running a modern yoga business alongside his own practice. His extensive, hands-on experience ensures that your training is deeply rooted in real-world applications, empowering you to excel as a yoga teacher and grow as a practitioner.
The dynamic and evolving curriculum is regularly refreshed to reflect the latest yoga research, innovative wellness insights, and the ever-changing landscape of the yoga community. Whether you aspire to teach yoga professionally or simply wish to deepen your personal practice and expand your skillset and confidence, our training provides a robust, adaptable foundation that grows alongside you. Trainings are highly practical, and take a mentorship style approach ensuring plenty of space for individual attention.
Chris champions a multi-disciplinary, non-dogmatic approach that empowers students to explore their passions and cultivate unique teaching styles. More than learning though, this course is an invitation to join a supportive community where your personal and professional growth is nurtured every step of the way. Enjoy lifelong benefits, including continuous access to the Yoga x Life graduate network, opportunities for ongoing mentorship and further study, as well as exclusive teaching opportunities at Yoga x Life Studios through our 'Introducing' schedule.
At A Glance;
Expert Instructors: Years of hands-on experience and real-world insights.
Innovative Curriculum: Continuously evolving and aligned with cutting-edge research.
Unique Teaching Philosophy: A non-dogmatic, multi-disciplinary approach that empowers individuality.
Lifetime Community Access: Ongoing support through our graduate network and mentorship options.
Exclusive Graduate Teaching Opportunities: Unique chances to teach at Yoga x Life Studios. through the ‘Introducing’ class schedule.
FAQs
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Chris is the founder and managing director of Yoga x Life Studios and Yoga x Life Trainings. He is recognised as a Senior Yoga Teacher, and Pro Trainer with Yoga Alliance Professionals.
Chris began teaching publicly in 2010, before opening the ‘YogaTherapies ‘ studio in Newcastle upon Tyne in February 2015. The first 200hr training ‘Yomala, Vinyasa and Yoga Therapeutics’ commenced in September of 2016.
Chris completed his first trainings in Forest Yoga, before expanding his knowledge with further trainings in Astanga Vinyasa, Yin, Pranayama, Somatics, Classical Tantra and a variety of Bodywork modalities. He infuses his approach with information from his study of psychology, and work in adult mental health and creative therapies, and 15 years working at the forefront of the modern Yoga and wellness world.
Chris maintains a regular teaching practice both at the Yoga x Life studio, and regularly as a guest teacher and speaker on retreats and at a variety of events.
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All Yoga x Life Training Courses are accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals.
We chose Yoga Alliance Professionals as it distinguishes itself from other yoga accrediting bodies by setting higher teaching standards, demanding extensive experience from trainers, and actively supporting the professional growth of its members.
Unlike other organisations such as Yoga Alliance US, which require as little as two years of teaching experience for lead trainers, Yoga Alliance Professionals requires a minimum of eight years teaching experience and 4,000 hours before someone can apply to lead a foundation teacher training course
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To join a 200hour foundation training Yoga Alliance Professionals requires 2 years experience of Yoga.
Continuing education modules and workshops can be joined for personal interest without formal requisites.
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Yes, online trainings and workshops are recognised as continuing education.
Yoga Alliance Differentiates between a workshop and a training. In order for a training to be accredited it must be delivered ‘live’ (either online, or in person) and constitutes a new skill. Workshops are created to build on an existing skill set and can either be delivered ‘live’ or pre-recorded.
We believe the flexibility of a self-paced training is important but not suited to all types of learning and so have carefully selected which modules are delivered in which format to ensure the highest quality information alongside accessibility and affordability.
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Each course will list formal completion requirements in the curriculum.
All courses are recorded live so that attendees can revisit the content. In cases where a segment is missed it is possible to catch up through a combination of watching the recorded content and support from the course lead.
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All trainees have lifelong access to the Yoga x Life Trainings graduate hub and maintain access to course materials for a year after the date of completion.
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Graduates are offered the opportunity to take part in ‘Yoga x Life Introducing’ where they can lead teaching sessions at the Yoga x Life Studio. Introducing Sessions are free to lead, with graduates taking 100% of the donations left.
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Got a question not covered here? Email contact@yogaxlifetrainings.com and we will be in touch at the earliest opportunity.
