200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Cork
What really changes your teaching is learning how to understand people, movement, and yourself.
Our training becomes much more than learning how to teach yoga. It becomes a personal transformation, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
We blend traditional yoga with functional movement, mobility, strength principles, somatic awareness, and intelligent adaptations, so you leave with tools that feel authentic and useful.
3rd October 2026 to 11th April 2027 | 8 in-person weekends | Cork, Ireland
Yoga Alliance RYS 200 | Small group training | Includes lifetime access to online course materials
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Built Differently, Taught With Purpose
That’s why our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Cork is built differently. We combine traditional yoga with functional movement, mobility, strength principles, somatic awareness, and intelligent adaptations, so you leave with tools that feel authentic, practical, and useful.
This training combines yoga practice, anatomy, teaching methodology, philosophy, and practical experience to help you deepen your understanding of yoga and build confidence progressively throughout the course.
1. Practice
- Hatha yoga poses alignment & modifications
- Ashtanga Breakdown
- Multi-style practice, Somatic, Vinyasa, Flow & Power
- Pranayama (breathwork), Nadis and Chakras
- Mudras & Bandhas (Energy loops and locks)
- Relaxation techniques (Yoga Nidra)
- Restorative Yoga
- Chair Yoga
- Meditation
- Pregnancy & Senior Yoga Workshop
- Yoga for Special Population Workshop
- Yoga props: Belt , Blocks and Bolster
3. Anatomy, Alignment & Biomechanics
- Principles of natural alignment
- Biomechanics applications
- Correction, adjustment & modifications
- Joints alignment and muscles engagement
- Benefits and contraindications
- Injury considerations
- Functional anatomy to yoga
- Body systems benefits in yoga (i.e. skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, endocrine, lymphatic and immune)
- Nervous system support and balance
3. Teaching Methodology & Class Planning
- Develop confidence through practical teaching experience in a supportive environment
- Personal feedback to help you grow as a practitioner & Teacher
- Cueing and observation
- Class planning for different levels and types (beginners, advanced, sport-specific, & special populations)
- Yoga sequencing
- Hands-on adjustments
4. Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics
- Explore yoga philosophy, the Yoga Sutras, and the 8 limbs of yoga
- Yoga History
- Yoga philosophy applied to modern lifestyle
- Ethics & Value of a Yoga Practitioner & Teacher
This 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Cork is structured over 8 in-person weekends, designed to fit around your schedule while giving you time to learn, practise, and integrate each part of the training.
Each weekend builds progressively, allowing you to develop your understanding step by step, whether your goal is to teach or to deepen your own practice.
If you miss a weekend, you can catch up through recorded lectures and continued support.
Weekend Format
Each weekend includes a balanced mix of practical sessions, lectures, and guided learning.
Saturday & Sunday
9:00 to 17:00
With regular breaks throughout the day
2026–2027 Course Dates
| 01 | 3–4 October |
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| 02 | 14–15 November |
| 03 | 28-29 November |
| 04 | 9–10 January |
| 05 | 23-24 January |
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| 06 | 6–7 February |
| 07 | 6–7 March |
| 08 | 10–11 April |
Your training includes ongoing access to additional learning resources and online support, helping you continue revisiting, practising, and developing throughout the course and beyond graduation.
Lifetime access to our online 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course materials and future updates, allowing you to revisit lectures and continue learning after graduation.
Lifetime access to our online 30-hour Chair Yoga & Pilates Teacher Training Course, including updates and recorded chair-based classes.
Unlimited access to our online Yoga & Pilates class library from the day of enrolment until the end of the course, helping you build consistency and explore a wide range of practices.
Designed to support your learning during the course and continue supporting your practice long after graduation.
You will receive a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification with an internationally recognised qualification to teach worldwide.
Sacred Body Studio is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School. After successful completion, graduates can register with Yoga Alliance as a 200-hour yoga teacher.
We offer flexible payment options to make the course accessible and easy to plan around your schedule.
€2,100
Catch the bird with a €500 deposit before September 4, 2026 and pay the rest in monthly or weekly instalments.
€2,300
Spread the cost with monthly or weekly instalments.
- €500 deposit to secure your place
- Remaining balance paid in instalments
If you would like to discuss a payment plan that suits you, book a callback and we will guide you through the options.
The assessment process is designed to support your learning throughout the course, helping you integrate the practice, theory, and teaching skills progressively.
You will be guided throughout the process, so you can build confidence step by step and feel prepared for your final teaching practice.
We understand that life can be busy, and we have designed the course to support you if something comes up.
This 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training runs over 8 in-person weekends, giving you time to learn, practise, and integrate the course content progressively.
If you miss a weekend, we will guide you towards the corresponding lectures in the online 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course, so you can catch up and stay connected with the group.
Because lifetime access to the online course materials is included, you can also revisit the lectures after graduation to keep refining your understanding, practice, and teaching.
You will need a small number of basic items for your personal practice during the course.
Equipment
- Mat
Use our promo code SACRED15 at checkout for 15% discount - Yoga bolster
- Yoga belt
- 2 Yoga bricks
- 1 large Yoga Block, 30 x 20 x 5 cm
Books
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Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha
Swami Satyananda Saraswati -
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Sri Swami Satchidananda - The Key Muscles of Yoga
Ray Long
What People Say About Sacred Body Studio
Read reviews from students and clients who have practised and trained with us.
Our Teacher Training is built on the Sacred Body Method, an anatomy-informed approach that combines Yoga, Pilates, somatic movement, and strength-based training into one intelligent and adaptable system.
We focus on helping you understand how the body works, not simply how to perform poses. You will learn how to break movements down, improve alignment, develop body awareness, and build strength and mobility in a way that supports the joints and spine.
This approach helps you move and teach with more awareness, confidence, and purpose, while learning how to adapt the practice in a practical and sustainable way for yourself and others.
This training is designed to support you wherever you are starting from, whether you want to deepen your practice or move towards teaching.
No previous teaching experience is required, only curiosity, openness, and a willingness to learn.
Fabiola Reyes
Co-Founder, Lead Teacher
My background in dance, Pilates, and yoga shapes the way I teach, with a strong focus on alignment, control, and mindful movement. I support you in building solid foundations and developing confidence in both your practice and your teaching.
Ghislain Lumine
Co-Founder, Teacher
I bring over 20 years of experience in movement, combining Pilates, yoga, and strength training. My teaching focuses on functional anatomy, mobility, and helping you understand how to move safely and effectively in real-life situations.
Throughout the course, we guide you with a balance of technical knowledge, practical experience, and personalised support.
Yoga Teacher Training FAQs
Here are some of the most common questions about our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Cork, Ireland. If you are unsure whether the course is the right fit for you, this section will help you better understand how the training works and what to expect throughout the journey.
No previous teaching experience is required.
This training is designed to support you progressively, whether you are relatively new to yoga or already have experience in yoga, movement, fitness, or wellness practices.
We guide you step by step, helping you build understanding, body awareness, confidence, and practical teaching skills throughout the course.
Yes, Sacred Body Studio is a registered Yoga Alliance RYS 200 school.
Upon successful completion of the training, graduates are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a 200-hour yoga teacher.
The certification is internationally recognised and provides a strong professional foundation for teaching yoga.
Yes, after successfully completing the course, you will receive a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification that allows you to begin teaching yoga professionally.
The training includes progressive teaching practice, observation, anatomy, alignment, class planning, and hands-on guidance to help you build confidence naturally throughout the process.
If you miss a weekend, we will guide you towards the corresponding lectures in the online 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course, so you can catch up and stay connected with the group.
Because lifetime access to the online course materials is included, you can revisit the lectures at any time during the course and after graduation.
Yes, many students join the training to deepen their personal practice and gain a better understanding of yoga, anatomy, movement, breathwork, and mindfulness.
The course is designed to help you develop more awareness, confidence, strength, mobility, and understanding, whether or not you decide to teach in the future.
For many students, the interest in teaching develops naturally during the training.
No. Yoga is not about being naturally flexible or performing advanced poses.
Our approach is progressive and adaptable, helping you develop strength, mobility, awareness, and confidence at your own pace.
The training focuses on understanding your body and learning how to adapt the practice safely and intelligently for different people and abilities.
Our training is built on the Sacred Body Method, an anatomy-informed approach that combines Yoga, Pilates, somatic movement, and strength-based training into one clear and adaptable system.
Rather than simply copying poses, you will learn how to understand movement, alignment, biomechanics, breathwork, and teaching methodology in a practical and accessible way.
We focus on helping you build confidence progressively through personalised guidance, practical teaching experience, and small group support.
The training takes place at Sacred Body Studio in Douglas, Cork.
Our boutique studio provides a calm and supportive learning environment designed to help you focus, practise, and develop throughout the course.
The studio is easily accessible and includes free parking on site.
You will need a few basic items for your personal practice throughout the course, including a yoga mat, bolster, yoga belt, and blocks.
There is no pressure to have everything before the course begins. You will have time to gather what you need, and we will guide you throughout the process.
Yes, after successfully completing the course and registering with Yoga Alliance, you will be able to obtain professional yoga teacher insurance.
We will guide you through the next steps after qualification, so you can begin teaching with clarity and confidence.
The course is designed to support your development rather than create pressure.
You will receive ongoing guidance, feedback, and practical teaching experience throughout the training to help you build confidence progressively.
As long as you stay engaged with the process and participate consistently, you will feel prepared and supported throughout the assessments.
We keep our training groups small to create a supportive and personalised learning experience.
This allows us to observe your development closely, provide individual feedback, and help you progress with more confidence and clarity throughout the course.
You can book a callback with us through the website, and we will be happy to answer your questions and guide you through the course structure.
It is a simple and personal way to explore whether the training feels like the right fit for you.