200hr Bhānumatī Yoga Teacher Training
Are You Ready To Embark On A Transformational
yoga journey?
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
लोका: समस्ता: सुखिनो भवन्तु
may all beings be happy and free.
And may all the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute, at least in some small way, towards this happiness and
Ignite your passion, deepen your practice, and embark on the journey to becoming a certified Yoga Teacher with this traditional 200hr 12-month programme with Gregory Angell!
Gregory has a wealth of knowledge he has been practising and studying yoga for 25 years, he has been teaching full-time for 17 years, has taught approximately 7,500 classes, completed 1,700 hours of teacher training, and accumulated approximately 30,000 hours of personal practice.
Join this transformative programme and take your yoga journey to the next level!
“I wholeheartedly recommend Gregory to anyone seeking a profound and enriching yoga experience led by a truly exceptional instructor. ”
“As I deepen my studies through Gregs Yoga Teacher Training, the synergy of Ayurveda and Bhānumatī Yoga continues to be my guiding light, inspiring me to share these ancient wisdoms in everyday life with my own clients. I am forever grateful for Greg’s wisdom and guidance on this path”
Bhānumatī Yoga has evolved from Gregory’s exposure to Sivananda Yoga, Anusara Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Jivamukti Yoga, Yin Yoga, and his own extensive personal practice.
Bhānumatī Yoga blends two styles of yoga (Shakti and Shiva) into one practice. It combines the benefits of strong (or gentle) dynamic flowing vinyasa sequences and standing postures (Shakti) with a meditative style of yoga that targets the body's deep and dense connective tissues, such as ligaments, tendons, fascia, and joints (Shiva).
Shiva and Shakti are concepts that describe two relative and opposite qualities present in everything (in the same way the Chinese refer to Yin and Yang). For a balanced, sustainable yoga practice, we need both Shakti and Shiva elements. What initially appears to be opposing or contrary forces is actually complementary—Shiva holds space for Shakti to move through, giving direction to Shakti’s shape-shifting energetic flow, while Shakti offers Shiva the gift of expression.
The goal of this training is to produce inspiring Yoga teachers who are able to draw on their own practice to bring to there personal style. The training will not be just an physical transferring of techniques; the teachings will be transmitted in such a way that the essence of the 8 limbs of Yoga can be absorbed into the heart of the student.
A message from Gregory Angell
“Yoga came to us here in the West from the highly devotional culture of India where the philosophy and practices of Yoga have been part of people’s lives for many centuries on an everyday basis. Opening the heart, loving, and expressing affection are undeniably an important part of Yoga.
During the course we will explore how we can best practise yoga both authentically and in harmony with the yogic teachings of the east. As such, the reading list will include The Bhagavad Gita and The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. These books give a succinct summary of the philosophy and spiritual teachings underlying the yoga practises that have been undertaken for millennia.
As well as exploring asana and pranayama we will also devote time to the study and practise of meditation and chanting (an aspect of Nada Yoga, based on the idea that everything in the universe is made up of vibrations, or nada, and that these vibrations are the energy that forms matter and particles). We will also explore the rich and fascinating world of deities; Shiva is considered the patron of yoga, meditation, and the arts, and is also known as Adiyogi, which means ‘the first Yogi’.
Let’s find what makes our hearts sing 🙏💙😌✨” - Gregory Angell
THIS COURSE WILL ENABLE YOU TO:
Awaken and strengthen your yoga practice
Develop the intuition, knowledge, and confidence to teach others
Experience the yogic way of living
Connect to the authentic traditions and spiritual lineages of Yoga
Become an internationally recognised and certified Yoga Instructor
Teacher training offers a unique opportunity to explore the limits of one’s capabilities, including strength and stamina, with long lasting effects. Yoga teachers should also be Yogic practitioners; with this in mind the course is designed to be intensive, immersing the students in a balanced programme of Yogic theory and practise for all-round physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual development. Teaching Yoga demands a complete mindset of serving others; sharing and respecting the traditions of Yoga with energy, enthusiasm, and joy.
Greg has acquired a wealth of experience and knowledge through years of practising and studying yoga. With 17 years of teaching yoga full-time; this knowledge and experience will be shared with you throughout the 12-month course syllabus. As you will be working with Greg over an extended period of time, he will be communicating and sharing with you on a weekly basis, in and outside of class time.
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You will be challenged on this course,
You will realise that you have an amazing amount of strength and perseverance within you. You will develop a new relationship with yourself as you watch yourself show up, watch your physical, mental, and spiritual self develop, and experience a deep sense of gratitude for the journey. You’ll also learn how to listen to your needs and follow your intuition; supporting you in all areas of your life. You will make friends for life; a yoga teacher training is a truly transformational experience. The people that surround you on this journey naturally become your allies and your cheerleaders day in and day out.
You will understand yoga in an entirely new way.
Like so many things in life, it isn’t until you truly live the teachings of yoga that they begin to unravel and become clear. You may be an experienced practitioner or you may have only dipped your toes in the yogic ocean long enough to know you want to dive deeper. Either way, this yoga teacher training will completely transform your understanding of this ancient practice.
All other areas of your life will also transform
As yoga begins to infiltrate your life in new ways, you will notice that all areas of your life change. Chances are, your relationships will transform. How you work or what you do for work may shift. The routines that you have in life may adapt to suit your needs in new ways. A yoga teacher training opens our eyes to the things that are working in our life, and also the things that may need a little extra attention. For many people, a yoga teacher training can be the beginning of a brand new chapter of life. For others, it may be small things, maybe you let go of relationships that have been toxic or you simply rise a little earlier than normal to squeeze in some self care time before work. These changes ultimately support you and are reflective of the positive changes that a yoga teacher training inspires.
Asana
Each day you will both study and engage in practical hands-on learning as Gregory guides you as to how to teach asanas and pranayama. The daily in-depth practise with individual corrections includes:
Sun salutation
100s of asanas and variations
Postural alignment
Deep relaxation with autosuggestion
Release of blocked energy
Meditation & Mantra
Meditation is at the core of the practise of Yoga. It is both its main tool and its ultimate destination. This course teaches the practical techniques of a meditation practise while also exploring the stages one passes through on the spiritual journey to the realisation of the oneness of all existence.
Learn japa meditation, or mantra repetition. A sanskrit mantra is a mystical energy encased in a sound structure. Through repetition one creates a specific positive thought pattern and the energy then manifests itself, generating a positive creative force in our lives.
Yogic Philosophy
Explore the philosophy and aim of yoga. Look into the deeper dimensions of the mind, body, and spirit through the study of yogic philosophy, classical yoga text (including The Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali).
Bhakti Yoga
Bhakti Yoga, the Yoga of Devotion, teaches how to open the heart and purify the mind. Discover Kirtan (chanting of classical sanskrit mantras), Indian gods/goddesses and their energetic meaning, and other traditional Indian rituals.
Pranayama
Pranayama, the science of breath control, consists of a series of exercises especially intended to keep the body and mind in vibrant health. Practise daily and study in detail both Kapalabhati and Anuloma Viloma (alternate nostril breathing), as well as being introduced to advanced pranayamas.
Learn and experience how pranayama:
Expands capacity of the lungs
Relaxes the nervous system
Balances the two hemispheres of the brain
Purifies the nadis (subtle energy channels)
Awakens the inner spiritual energy
Kapalabhati (lung cleansing exercise)
Anuloma Viloma (alternate nostril breathing)
Introduction to advanced pranaymas
Kriyās
Yogic cleansing exercises, known as ‘kriyās’ assist nature in removing waste products from our bodies.
This cleansing is important as the Yogi regards their bodies as a vehicle in which to evolve toward higher consciousness. Learn and practise, with guidance, yoga kriyā exercises.
Kirtan
Kirtan is the singing of mantra, with devotion, love and faith. Practise and learn how it helps to purify the heart, calm the mind, and turn it inward towards the heart.
As an integral component of this course you will also be immersed in and study the lessons of the Four Paths of Yoga. Transforming detailed Yogic theory into practical, on-the-ground understanding.
Jnana Yoga
Explore the Yoga of Knowledge. The path of attaining knowledge of the true nature of reality through the practise of study, meditation, self-inquiry, and contemplation.
Nutrition
Responsible for building our physical body, the foods we eat also profoundly affect our mind, senses, and environment.
Course topics and details include:
Diet for ethical, spiritual, and health reasons
How diet affects the mind
Proper balance of the main nutrients
Ayurvedic principles of nutrition
Healing effects of fasting
Anatomy & Physiology
Yoga is a system of self-experience. The purpose of this study is to improve the physical understanding of your own yoga practice, and to apply it in your teaching practice as well.
Introduction to all bodily systems and the effects of asanas and pranayama on: the cardiovascular, respiration, digestion, skeletal, muscular, and endocrine systems. You will also explore Yoga and physical culture.
Karma Yoga
The practise of selfless service helps to reduce selfishness and egoism and keeps you fit, healthy, and joyful.
Learn the Karmic principles behind the Law of Action and Reaction.
Raja Yoga
Also known as Ashtanga Yoga, this is the science of mental and physical control where meditation is the chief practise. Discover the effects and experiences of meditation, how to meditate, the use of mantras, and how to cultivate concentration.
Pricing.
TEACHER TRAINING INVESTMENT:
£3475 with a non-refundable deposit of £750 payable upon application.
*Interest-free payment plans available - please enquire for details.
Course dates.
The below dates are all part of our 12-month 2025/26 teacher training programme, led by Gregory Angell.
The training will always take place on a Sunday at our dedicated training facility, the SoulSpace Barn, and all days will run from 7am-5.30pm. Attending all of the dates in your course is your commitment to your future qualification.
That being said, sometimes there’s a date that simply clashes in your diary and is non-negotiable, if that’s the case, we can sometimes work around this so please get in touch.
29-Jun 2025
13-Jul 2025
3-Aug 2025
31-Aug 2025
21-Sep 2025
12-Oct 2025
2-Nov 2025
23-Nov 2025
14-Dec 2025
2025
11-Jan 2026
25-Jan 2026
8-Feb 2026
22-March 2026
19-April 2026
3-May 2026
17-May 2026
7-June 2026
2026
FAQs
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Yoga is relevant and transformational for everybody. It’s a a real concern that people who would make great yoga teachers don’t sign up for the training because they don’t feel they ‘fit’ the mould. And the world is a poorer place because of it. The world doesn’t need more flexible people. What the world needs is more authentic, and by extension imperfect, yoga teachers.
The Grace Of Imperfection - As a by-product of practice, a yoga practitioner might master yoga postures, but yoga is not about mastery of postures. Yoga is about mastering the art of simply being, by relaxing the body, soothing the emotions, and calming the mind.
There is no such thing as a perfect yoga teacher. Let’s celebrate our imperfections and encourage all students to do the same. This course will gift you with presence, mindfulness, compassion, patience and generosity. You will come to see how yoga exists in everything, and that every moment is an opportunity to practise. As a teacher, you will then share this wisdom with others. You will see that there is no finish line in yoga and that your teacher training is only the beginning of a new and exciting journey.
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Gregory has been practising and studying Yoga for 25 years; teaching full-time for 17 years, taught approximately 7,500 classes; completed 1,700hrs of teacher training; and approximately 30,000hrs of personal practice.
Over 25 years Gregory has combined his exposure to Sivananda Yoga, Anusara Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, and Jivamukti Yoga with his own extensive and intense personal practice.
This ‘melting pot’ of exposure, knowledge, and experiences has produced ‘Bhānumati Yoga’, which is Gregory’s own unique offering. Upon completion of his Teacher Training students will be able to teach a Bhānumati Yoga Class, with confidence, from the heart.
Bhānumati - भानुमती - shining like the Sun
We don't enrol lots of students and are dedicated to small class sizes (max of 16) to offer each of you the best connection with your trainer. You will never be left alone with your text books either because this course has 180 hours of contact and prioritises personal connection and support.
When you study with Greg you will gain Gregory as mentor and have ongoing support form the studio with our new teachers program.
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We will be meeting on 14 dates which equates to 180 hours of study (not including lunch breaks). Outside of the 14 dates there will be a need for personal practice and study. To get the most out of the course we would suggest a minimum of 5 hours per week.
You are able to miss 2 contact days throughout the course and still graduate. Greg will email out detailed notes following each in person session, these can be used to catch up on the missed class. If you want to join but have commitments on more then tow days , please reach out to discuss.
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Since this course takes place over 12 months, your assessment is ongoing.
As a student, you’ll have monthly homework (3-5 hours), a reading list, and progress towards teaching a 60-90 minute class by course end. You'll also receive detailed notes after each training day to aid your study and provide key references, in preparation for a final exam covering key yoga concepts.
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Be at least 20 years of age
Complete the online application for the course
Submit an application, paid the non-refundable deposit fee of £750 to secure your space on the course
Read through and agree to the terms and conditions (actionable through your application form)
Have an open mind and commit wholeheartedly to the training
A willingness to learn
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The application fee (deposit) is non-refundable except in the case of a declined application.
This programme is non-refundable except in the event of unexpected medical circumstances (minus application non-refundable deposit and admin charges)
No refunds will be made after the programme start date.
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Yes! As this course runs for 12 months, following your deposit fee you have the option to either pay the remaining balance in full, or take advantage of our interest free payment plan and pay your balance across 12 payments of £227.08 per month.
