Yoga Teacher Training Colchester

I hold the E-RYT 500 designation from Yoga Alliance and Excellence in Yoga Teacher Training Awards. I am blessed to share this inspirational, internationally recognised 200 hour Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Training. This life enriching yoga experience is designed to elevate aspiring yoga teachers, deepen your knowledge and practice, align with the heart of yoga and follow your own heart’s calling.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training
9 November 2024 – 10 August 2025
The Manor Health and Wellness Centre, Colchester

‘The depth and breadth of knowledge which Heidi shares with all of her heart is absolutely phenomenal and deeply transformative!’

Becoming a yoga teacher is an incredible journey of discovery. This Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Training will enable you to gain the knowledge, insight and skills to grow into a confident, creative, inspiring yoga teacher. You will learn to teach classical asana with precision and creativity, authentically inspired by yogic traditions, in resonance with the heart of yoga.

You will learn the history of yoga, yoga theory, explore precise alignment of classical asana and Sanskrit terms. You will explore the harmony of sthira and sukha, dynamic flow to peak pose and creative sequencing, infused with mudra, mythology, symbolism and story. You will learn how to weave yoga philosophy and classical yoga texts into creative choreography, infusing contemporary vinyasa with ancient insight. You will deepen and develop your daily sadhana, embodying the heart and wisdom of yoga. This unique yoga alchemy will empower you to develop an authentic voice and style that defines you as a yoga teacher.

Additionally, you will experience expert guest teachers in Anatomy and Physiology relative to teaching yoga; detailed exploration of esoteric anatomy, Indian Philosophy and classical yoga texts; a unique journey into Ayurveda, the ancient ‘Science of Life’. You will develop visionary business and marketing skills to build a successful career as a yoga teacher and follow your own heart’s calling. You will share this enriching yoga experience with other aspiring sadhakas who will grow to become your sangha (community) on this journey and beyond. I am blessed to share the way and support you in the unfolding of your own soul journey.

Are you ready for the journey?

The Teacher

I have twenty years experience teaching across the globe in different specialisms; a Post Graduate Certificate of Education in English and ten years experience as a Yoga Teacher. I have been a successful full-time career, sharing Vinyasa Flow and Dharma Yoga classes, workshops, festivals, worldwide retreats and yoga community. My yoga journey expanded spontaneously and rapidly, unfolding with so many enriching experiences, colourful travels, beautiful friendships and soul growth.

I have completed over a thousand hours of training with international tutors who have instilled inspiration and authenticity into my yoga practice and teaching. My time in India also allowed authentic insight into the history, tradition and practice of yoga.

As a writer and teacher of literature, I am innately inspired by language and art; therefore creative narrative, mythic story and poetry infuse my choreography. I offer an authentic sadhana space through precise use of Sanskrit language, yoga philosophy and traditional texts. These creative qualities are woven within precise alignment of classical asana. I offer yoga assists and adjustments throughout my classes to align and enhance postures, opening space for partner assists and play within the class.

It is a joy to share my knowledge and experience with you in this inspirational Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Training.

The Training

This 200 hour Yoga Alliance accredited Teacher Training offers comprehensive, experiential education, empowering you to become a confident, authentic, creative yoga teacher. Heidi Pascual will lead yoga sadhana, asana analysis, pranayama and mudra, yoga theory, philosophy and teaching methodology. You will also experience expert guest teachers in Anatomy and Physiology and Philosophy.

The course will take place over ten weekend monthly modules, allowing you to practice, learn and study alongside your work and family life.

Durga Immersion

Durga symbolises inner strength and steadiness. Devi Durga is the fortress of protection, courage and compassion on the journey of our lives. Durga Immersion shares the transformational practices of yoga that enhance and enrich the journey of your life and your knowledge and authenticity as a yoga teacher.

Durga Immersion is a journey of discovery into the ancient lineage of yoga and the tapestry of tradition that creates the contemporary practice of Vinyasa Flow Yoga. You will deepen and develop your yoga sadhana, pranayama, bandha, mudra and meditation practices, embodying the heart and wisdom of yoga. You will learn precise alignment of classical asana, anatomical planes of movement and patterns of movement. You will explore the harmony of sthira and sukha, dynamic flow to peak pose and creative sequencing, infused with mudra, metaphor and symbolism. We will explore yoga theory and esoteric anatomy of the chakras, prana and nadis, prana vayus and pancha koshas. You will learn how to enrich creative vinyasa sequencing with esoteric philosophy. The Durga journey opens the gateway to Sanskrit, the ancient language of yoga; devavani, the ancient language of the Gods.

Saraswati Immersion

Saraswati is the goddess of vak, eloquence, music, art and Science. She is the devi of divine creativity, intuition and insight in the flow of our lives. Saraswati Immersion integrates insightful darshana, perspective of Indian Philosophy, the Science of Anatomy and Physiology and the creativity of choreography and music.

Saraswati immersion is an insightful journey into Yoga Philosophy with Heidi Pascual. We take an historical journey, exploring the evolution of the yoga tradition from its earliest origins to today. In the process, we study Indian philosophy from ancient texts, including The Upanishads, The Bhagavad Gita, The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali and Tantric traditions.

Saraswati Immersion integrates this knowledge with Vinyasa Flow sadhana. You will develop creative class sequencing and explore thematic gateways that express your unique voice as a yoga teacher. You will learn how to weave yoga philosophy, classical texts and Indian mythology into choreography, infusing contemporary vinyasa with ancient insight. You will learn to craft eclectic playlists that the uplift the body, mind, soul on the yoga journeys that you create.

Saraswati immersion is also a scientific journey into Anatomy and Physiology with our incredibly knowledgeable guest teacher, Chris Swain. You will explore the anatomical language and landscape of the human body; functional anatomy and biomechanics of the skeletal system and major muscle groups; major organs, the respiratory, digestive and cardiovascular systems; spine anatomy, the nervous and endocrine system.

Lakshmi Immersion

Lakshmi is the divine devi of beauty, abundance, light and radiance. She symbolises the love, grace and purity within all beings.

Lakshmi immersion explores Ayurveda, the ancient ‘Science of Life’ to deepen and dedicate your individual yoga sadhana beyond the yoga mat; living the ancient traditions of yoga as a holistic way of life. You will perceive the teachings of yoga through the lens of Ayurveda and how to weave the origins of this wisdom through your classes to create a unique and intricate quality to your teaching practice.

This immersion enhances your ability to lead small asana, pranayama, mudra and meditation practices with your fellow sadhakas. We will integrate the knowledge and skills acquired on our training and channel your learning to develop your unique teaching techniques and style. You will explore the Art of Yoga Assists to enhance your teaching skills and elevate your experience to become an abundant and authentic yoga teacher.

During this immersion, you will reflect on your unique yoga journey to develop an authentic voice and style that defines you as a yoga teacher. You will learn visionary business and marketing skills that enable you to build a successful yoga career that aligns with your highest intention and expression of Self. We illumine the teacher within so that you may follow your own heart’s calling.

You will graduate a qualified yoga teacher with internationally recognised Yoga Alliance certification and a wonderful journey ahead of you.

Lakshmi Immersion closes with a Graduation Celebration at a beautiful restaurant in sweet sangha.

You will be assigned OM work and svadyaya (self study) at end of each module to enrich and deepen your own leaning. The reading list offers extensive study of key texts for each aspect of yoga explored on this course. You are assessed on a sadhana project, esoteric anatomy exam, anatomy and physiology exam, a research essay and an observed class. You will graduate a fully qualified yoga teacher with internationally recognised certification and a wonderful journey ahead of you.

Guest Teachers

Our guest teachers have a wealth of knowledge and professional experience in their field and will provide exceptional, experiential education on their subject.