The IYA has been delivering yoga to Ireland since 1978.

IYA Training

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IYA Education and Training

The IYA provides a wide range of Training courses and Skills improvement events in venues across Ireland. The Teacher Training Course, the mainstay of the IYA, is recognised by the European Union of Yoga and entitles those who qualify to teach anywhere in Europe and also allows access to affordable Yoga Teacher insurance. Below is a list if Training courses currently available.

IYA Teacher Training Course
This course is run for and by the members of the IYA. The training shall explore classical and contemporary methods, in keeping with Patanjali’s Sutras and the Hathayogapradipika. This qualification allows you to teach all over Europe. You can start teaching after 2 years of training. Read more >>
IYA Deepening the Practice
DTP provides a Step Up course for Yoga practitioners who might be considering doing the TTC, but are not quite ready yet, or Teachers who wish to sharpen skills before attempting a Post Grad course. This course is open to all, consisting of 6 one day a month sessions (usually a Saturday), and includes practice and understanding of Yoga, Meditation, Relaxation techniques and much more. Read more >>
IYA Post Graduate Course
The Course focuses on enhancing and deepening Personal Practice and exploring various Styles of Teaching and Delivery Skills through Experiential Learning. The Course hopes to inspire and challenge Teachers to enable them to develop their creativity and inspiration in their Practice and in their Teaching. Read more >>
IYA CPD Training
Continuous Professional Development
In line with the EUY requirements all IYA teachers commit themselves to complete a minimum of 15 hours of CPD per year. Read more >>
IYA Residential
The residential, held in April each year, is a weekend of fun, activities, workshops and classes for all members and friends of the IYA. The venue for 2011 will be anounced soon. Read more>>
IYA Tutor Training
The Irish Yoga Association offers a unique opportunity to all its graduates – the opportunity to continue their exploration of Yoga, the teaching thereof and continuing self-development, by participating on the Tutor Training Course. Read more >>