Be Yoga Sun studio assists training

A Flexible way

A 200-hour YTT qualification

In 2024 you can choose to train with us here in Sussex on weekend modules or with a week of immersive experience in either;


Sussex Weekend Modules from March 23rd to July 2024

Or

Suryalila in Spain

March 9th - 16th, read on for more details…

Whether you love yoga, you’re interested in personal development or you’d like to be certified as a 200-hour qualified yoga teacher, whatever you choose, we’ve got beautiful locations, and an inspirational course with a diverse team of dedicated experts, join us!

Class of 2023

Be Yoga Academy & Yoga with Bryony

Since 2011 we’ve been guiding students in the art of teaching yoga, we always have a small group, high-quality training with world-class tutors and ongoing mentor support.


To be a fully certified teacher you’ll need 180 contact hours with the lead trainers, a further 20 hours of self-study, 2 written exams and two practical assessments. This is the standard set out by Yoga Alliance where our school is registered.

Some students prefer to simply immerse themselves in yoga which is why we offer you the choice to dip into the weekend immersion, day retreat-style experience or to sign up for the certified course.

Over the years many keen yogis have come along with us for the immersive experience and enjoyed the long yoga sessions with brilliant teachers along with the philosophy and anatomy teachings without becoming certified teachers, if you just want to learn and experience personal development through yoga, we welcome you here.

If you decide on the path that you want to commit to the whole 200 hours, we’ve got you. Lots more details below… give us a call to discuss more in-depth.

2024

200-hour Teacher Training

Sussex Based Training

All Modules at Be Yoga Sussex

Module 1 In Person Saturday 23rd Sunday 24th of March

Module 2 In Person Saturday 20th Sunday 21st April

Module 3 In Person Saturday 18th Sunday 19th May

Module 4 In Person Friday 14th June ( 4.30 - 9 pm ) Saturday 15th Sunday 16th June

Module 5 In Person Friday 12th July ( 4.30 - 9 pm ) Saturday 13th Sunday 14th July

Each weekend module is from 8.30 am to 6 pm on Saturday and 9 am to 5 pm on Sundays.

Sussex-based trainees will also have to attend 10 hours of classes during the training period at Be Yoga, these can be completed any time and be with any teacher, some homework will be given around these classes and they are included in the cost of the training.

Sussex Based price is £2250 and covers drinks, snacks & lunches at the weekend modules



Suryalila March 9th - 16th 2024

Suryalila Week Immersion

Module 2 In Person Saturday 23rd Sunday 24th of March

Module 3 In Person Saturday 20th Sunday 21st April

Module 4 In Person Saturday 18th Sunday 19th May

Module 5 In Person Friday 14th June ( 4.30 - 9 pm ) Saturday 15th Sunday 16th June

Suryalila price begins at £2985 ( depending on room availability ) and includes full board but not flights, more details below



Yoga Teacher Training

Share your passion for yoga and develop your confidence to teach others…

You will learn…

The Art of Accessible Sequencing

We’ll practice lots of yoga on the training, you’ll learn the benefits of each posture and how both dynamic flow and meditation in stillness are so valuable in a yoga class. You’ll learn how to lead inclusive, accessible classes and how to adapt so that your students can all join in. You’ll be given tried and tested sequencing formulas which you can adapt and theme to make them your own original offerings, we know what works and we’re here to share. Each module has its own recorded home practice for you to do between the modules, you’ll feel your own yoga practice getting stronger and more enriching as you learn.

The Roots & Evolution of Modern Yoga

We are passionate about yoga history and philosophy, we think it is important to honour the cultural roots of yoga and learn the history of the practice from an expert, you’ll receive a half-day teaching from a world-leading expert Matthew Clark, an associate professor at SOAS in London, Matthew has taught on YTTs all over the world for many years. How we then translate these ancient ideals into modern life is also covered in the course, within an extensive library for you to use at Be you’ll have plenty of material to digest and lots of discussion on the evolution of yoga philosophy.

Anatomy for Yoga

Sometimes called functional anatomy the way we learn physiology and anatomy in yoga training is very practical, you’re not at medical school so you don’t need to know absolutely everything! You need the basics and you will learn how to safely instruct your students into and out of the yoga postures. You’ll be taught anatomy by the marvellous Silvia Laurenti who has over 30 years of experience as a physiotherapist, yoga therapist, pilates instructor and anatomy teacher with the Minded Institute. You’ll be given a training manual with the anatomy you’ll need for teaching and an app that we use for the assessments, you’ll have lots of time to learn practically and enjoyably.

The Mystical to the Practical

Often called the subtle body, you’ll learn all about the chakra system, the energetic body and how the mind-body connections are so powerful in healing and well-being. Ancient wisdom from Ayurveda and ritual movement is fascinating to learn about. Course leader Bryony trained in Yoga Trance Dance with Shiva Rea in 2018 and Yoga Therapy with the Minded Institute in 2015, she keeps up to date with the latest research in yoga for the mind and how movement with intention as well as sound can affect our brains, hearts and whole immune system. Mindfulness is naturally a part of the Buddhist teachings that influence yoga, you’ll be guided through various forms of meditation and you’ll make your own Mala beads to help you cultivate your meditation practice.

Holding Space & How to Teach

It can be daunting to stand up and instruct if you’re not used to public speaking, Teaching methodology is learning how to grow the confidence to share the practice you love. Holding space means being present and attentive to others without trying to change or fix them, yoga is a practice that works best when students can go inside and be honest about their capabilities, a great instructor holds a grounded, steady space for students to feel safe and held. Be yoga course leaders are all either qualified therapists and/or trauma-informed yoga teachers, with us you’ll learn to find your authentic voice and teach from your heart with confidence and skill.

The Business of Yoga

We’ll share everything we know about how to set up your own yoga business, how to collaborate and make connections in the industry, how to plan your classes and market yourself and how to manage your earnings and insurance as a small business. The Be Yoga community is now a large network, we offer ongoing mentoring for all our graduates and you’ll be well looked after by our lovely alumni. Ongoing training at Be is always offered at a discount for graduates who need a little help and out graduates are always first in line for getting new classes at our busy studio.

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Sunset in Morocco


Selection of sacred sound bowls we use in our classes and relaxation.


The Morocco Immersion

February 3rd - 10th 2024

Over the years we’ve found that people learn best when they are relaxed, happy and positively stimulated by their environment, the rooftop Shala in Morocco is the perfect place to practice and receive the finest yoga experience.

Maybe you’ll come for a holiday and stay for the training..?

The Morocco immersion is a yoga retreat, a winter sunshine holiday, it’s also a deep dive into yoga, the mystical to the practical, mindfulness, philosophy, anatomy, alignment and hands-on assists, this immersion is open to qualified yoga teachers looking to refresh their knowledge and rekindle their passion for yoga in a group setting and for the more curious yoga students to deepen your understanding of this amazing, holistic practice we know helps us to live a more fulfilling life.

Our immersive courses offer value by way of nurturing excellence, you have access to experienced professionals who can help guide and support your learning. With a wealth of yoga knowledge at your fingertips, it will be easier to attain success in your field as a highly qualified instructor once you have completed this immersion, reigniting your passion for the practice you love.

It’s a wonderful and important thing to continue personal and professional growth through learning and most reputable organisations that offer certification value continuing education and require their members to take refresher courses on a regular basis.

This helps to ensure that everyone is up-to-date with the latest information, techniques, and research.

Be Yoga tutors are passionate about continuing to learn and refine our skills and our graduates are offering yoga across the country in schools, clinical settings and as part of wellbeing programmes in the corporate world and charitable organisations.

An immersive experience for qualified teachers…

A high-quality immersion is a great way to update your knowledge and reignite your passion for the art of teaching. If you already have your 200 hours we welcome you to this retreat immersion week as the perfect way to refine your skills, deepen your knowledge and refresh your practice.

Bryony has mentored hundreds of experienced instructors since 2011, as a senior teacher and yoga therapist she’s highly skilled and shares her knowledge with passion and generosity.

We continue to develop and grow as a team of course trainers, we stay up to date with the most relevant scientific research in the field and we have great respect for the cultural roots & evolution of yoga through the years.

All immersion lectures and workshops in Morocco are completely optional and some of our guests will be surfing, horseriding or simply relaxing in the Moroccan sun…

Flights to Morocco are NOT included

We fly Gatwick to Agadir on Easyjet

Flights are currently pretty cheap, book now!    

If you're looking for an immersive and indulgent yoga experience or an up-to-date and relevant teacher training program that will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to become a successful yoga teacher, Bryony and the Be Yoga studio team are your perfect choice.

Here's why:

1. We have decades of combined experience teaching yoga, and our team includes some of the most experienced and respected experts & yoga teachers in the field.

2. We offer a comprehensive and practical course that covers all of the essential topics you need to know to teach yoga effectively, including anatomy, physiology, and alignment.

3. Our program is designed to help you develop your own unique teaching style, so you can be confident and authentic in your teaching, respect for the roots and evolution of modern yoga is important to us and we are sensitive to cultural appropriation versus appreciation. 

4. We provide and share delicious vegetarian food during our training modules within a supportive and nurturing community, and we will be there to help you every step of the way during your teacher training journey.

5. We are passionate about yoga and its transformational power, and we believe that everyone has the potential to benefit from yoga regardless of age or ability, our course includes practical advice for offering trauma-informed and accessible yoga. 

6. We are registered with the International Yoga Alliance, you can register with the YA once you receive your certificate from Be Yoga


Yoga Training is evolving…

Within this changing world, we’ve been doing things differently because we understand that while the world needs yoga now more than ever the landscape has changed, we’re adapting to the world of online yoga teaching and we know that there is so much value in being part of a yoga community. Our immersions are designed for the many passionate yoga students who want a deep dive into the practice, the anatomy and the philosophy but don’t necessarily want to teach yoga as a job, simply for the love of learning, these immersion options are a brilliant choice.

We run our 200-hour foundation yoga teacher training course as well as other options for you to explore and develop your passion and potential with yoga.

“I’m so glad I made the decision to do the training this year. It scratched the itch I had to understand this wonderful thing called yoga in more depth, but it gave me so much more, including friends for life. The teachers are supportive and kind, and really generous with their (huge) knowledge. Wish I could do it all again..”

— Kate Popplewell

Immersion Dates 2024

February 3rd - 10th

The Immersion Structure

 Over the 7 days, you’ll have hours to explore both dynamic and restorative yoga practices in our Moroccan villa right on the beach including the creative flow state and several forms of meditation. 

Sunrise & sunset yoga and meditation

You will also have the opportunity to explore the deeply restorative practices of Yin yoga & yoga Nidra, the perfect antidote to stressful living. In each module, you’ll be taught breathing practices ( Pranayama ) and learn how to integrate these breath practices into everyday life. 

 This immersion blends the mystical with the practical and you’ll be exploring yoga philosophy through lectures & discussion with passionate tutors who have great respect for the ancient teachings and the modern interpretation of the teachings, we’ll be looking at the intersections between the Buddhist and the Hindu teachings and discussing ways that we can use yoga philosophy in modern life, the foundations of non-harming and loving-kindness for all beings. 

Each day will include different techniques for meditation and you’ll have time to refine each of these to achieve a meditative state with more ease. Meditation is life-changing but it’s not necessarily easy to do straight away, we’ll share with you all our meditation experiences with simple-to-follow instructions. 

A truly unforgettable yoga holiday experience where the learning is easy

The Exchange £1108

Monthly payment plans are available with no added interest. We give 20% discounts to NHS and key workers.

What’s included?

  • 7 Nights in Villa Mandala, en suite bedrooms.

  • Twice daily Yoga

  • Experienced Senior Teachers

  • Delicious Vegetarian Food

  • Expert Tutor Lectures

  • Transfers to and from Agadir airport

Image of the Nataraja, a manifestation of the Hindu deity Shiva

Cultivating power through prana flow

Learning how to sit still




It was transformational and really allowed me to deepen my practice and embody yoga in a way I hoped it would. I’m teaching a bit too. I loved every moment.
Bryony Julie and Emma are all awesome.
— Clare Geal

Warming Winter curry

Co Teachers Julie K & Bryony

200-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING 2024

Dates

Module 1 ONLINE Sunday 21st January 10 am - 6 pm

  • Immersion Saturday 3rd February - Saturday 10th February 8 days in Morocco

  • Module 2 In Person Saturday 23rd Sunday 24th of March

  • Module 3 In Person Saturday 20th Sunday 21st April

  • Module 4 In Person Saturday 18th Sunday 19th May

  • Module 5 In Person Friday 14th June ( 4.30 - 9 pm ) Saturday 15th Sunday 16th June

Become a fully certified teacher with the skills and confidence to begin teaching as soon as you graduate.

Successfully training instructors since 2011 Bryony is an expert trainer supported by a team of highly qualified co-teachers.

Each weekend module is 8.30 am to 6 pm Saturday and 9 am to 5 pm Sundays, all modules are in-person training at Be Yoga in Sussex.

We practice lots of yoga each time we meet including flow yoga, Yin yoga, meditation and restorative yoga, you will be given a course manual and a journal and you’ll make your own beautiful Mala beads for your meditation practice. We prepare and share food together which is included in the cost of the training.

Throughout the year we are guided by the elements and we’ve perfected the course structure over time to give you grounding knowledge in anatomy and physiology, leading to a deeper understanding of the body’s natural fluidity and healthy mobility, we ignite your passion and encourage creativity in you to teach from your heart with your own unique style and we allow lots of time for teaching practice so by the time you graduate you’re ready to fly

I cannot recommend this training enough! I wanted to gain confidence in my abilities - although, I had wanted to complete my 200hr teaching training for some time, I had never felt “good enough” or capable in doing so. I was ready for yoga to become an integral part of my being; both physically and spiritually. I had a curiosity and thirst to know more. I wished to expand my knowledge and deepen and enrich my personal practice. I’m happy to say that this training gave me all of this and so much more! I feel truly blessed to have found my tribe. I wish I could relive it all over again
— Kerry 2019

Exchange £2650

This includes all tuition as well as your Mala beads, manual 6 months of library membership and the freshly cooked, seasonal food provided at each module.

We offer interest-free payment plans spreading the cost over 5 or 10 months.


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The space

Our yoga courses all take place at the beautiful Be-yoga Sussex in Hayward’s Heath, this very special place was designed for exactly this kind of event with two large & beautifully spacious yoga studios both with underfloor heating and excellent ventilation, a lounge area and a kitchen, changing rooms, showers, easy parking and plenty of space. Be Yoga provides all the yoga props you’ll ever need and a well-stocked library that you’ll have access to during your immersion. 

  • Beautiful yoga studios

  • Selection of tea, fresh fruit & snacks

  • Changing rooms with showers

  • Yoga Props

  • Parking

  • Library

Welcoming tea and nutritious snacks

The value of a yoga training course versus a yoga immersion program depends on what you want to gain from your time with us.

If you want to go deep into the study and practice of yoga and apply that knowledge as a qualified instructor, then a full training course is for you. But if you're looking for a more relaxing experience with long, indulgent yoga sessions including both dynamic flow and deeply nourishing restorative yoga then an immersion program might be a better fit. It all comes down to your expectations for a fulfilling and great-value experience.

Can you come to Morocco and then decide if you want to train? Of course!

We offer flexibility because we always have a small group of between 10 - 15 students, which means we can support each persons individual process.

Feel free to call and have a chat on 07818422387

Lunch is served


I thoroughly recommend this course. It’s the perfect balance of yoga anatomy, sequencing and philosophy, all taught by awesome, highly knowledgeable teachers. I am now teaching eight classes a week and couldn’t be happier.
— Lucy 'Elle J' Small

If you're ready to take your yoga practice to the next level and become a yoga teacher, we would love to have you join our community.

Contact us today to learn more!

Email us at yogawithbryony@gmail.com or give us a call on 07818422387 

The best decision I ever made! Training with Bryony has given me the confidence to pursue my dream
— Diana

Learning in community is the essence of Be Yoga

More than just a physical practice…..

Moon studio at Be

The primary job of a yoga teacher is to mirror back the inner radiance of every student’ Judith Lasseter.

We respect the sacred roots and cultural evolution of modern yoga


Beautiful Sun Studio in Mid Sussex UK

Beautiful Sun Studio in Mid Sussex UK


2020 in Morocco - before the madness began……. we are planning our Morocco intensive again for 2022

2020 in Morocco - before the madness began……. we are planning our Morocco intensive again for 2022

This year is the time to come together for community and support.


The beautiful studio includes a kitchen, changing rooms and two fully equipped yoga studios. A car park is right next door.

The beautiful studio includes a kitchen, changing rooms and two fully equipped yoga studios. A car park is right next door.


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200 hour training over 10 months

A training programme to suit you.