Kindred 200hr Vinyasa YTT
APRIL - SEPTEMBER 2025
Led by kindred yoga studio owner, Katarina Rayburn, and experienced yoga teacher, Helen Russell-Clark, expect a dynamic vinyasa practice whilst working closely with the spiritual practice of yoga such as meditation, pranayama, chakra study and the subtle body.
You will also come away with an in-depth understanding of the anatomical and physiological body.
Our highly experienced teaching team is here to support you through your training and beyond, their teaching style is highly engaging, practical, interactive and fun, expect lots of hands-on learning and discussion!
Understanding and respecting the sacred practice of yoga and its origins is an essential part of the training. History of yoga, philosophy, ethics and race equity will be taught by Kallie Schut and Jonelle Lewis. You will explore important areas like cultural appropriation and the colonisation of yoga.
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‘our mission is for you to graduate armed with the tools, techniques and knowledge to approach life as a qualified yoga teacher with confidence, intelligence and integrity.’
KATARINA RAYBURN - LEAD TEACHER
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‘Much love and respect to our wonderful teachers Kat and Helen for their vast skills, who also brought so much love, energy and magic to the practice’
JAQUELINE TAN - KINDRED YTT STUDENT
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the training starts with…
introductory weekend
Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th April 2025 - Deptford Lounge
This introductory weekend is an experiential foundation in yoga philosophy with Kallie Schut and Yoga Anatomy with Elodie Frati.
Anatomy 101 - You will learn about body structure, physiology, individual anatomy.
Intro to Yoga History & Philosophy - You will learn about the origins of yoga, how it has gained popularity in the West, and how to be a teacher who appreciates, not appropriates yoga.
Expect a lot of interaction and practical application.
before heading off on…
a 12 day immersion
3rd - 17th May- Greek Island of Paros
Your training continues with a 12 day immersion supported by lead teacher Katarina Rayburn and Helen Russell-Clark at Okreblue Eco Yoga Centre in Paros. This initial part of the training has been designed to give you the time and space to delve deeply into your practice and focuses on learning to teach yoga. Please note you will check in to Okre Blue on 3rd May and check out on 17th May with one day off in the middle.
followed by…
four weekends in london
June - September 2025
The studio, deptford lounge, 9 Giffin St, Deptford SE8 4RJ
Join us back in London for four monthly weekends, you’ll meet our expert guest teachers as you explore anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy, history and ethics.
London dates:
14-15 June
26-27 July
23-24 August
27-28 September
Meet the Kindred Teaching Family
Our teachers are some of the most experienced in their field, chosen for their breadth of knowledge and ability to inspire their students…
Katarina Rayburn Lead Teacher
Helen Russell Clark
Lead teacher
Kallie Schut
Yoga History + Philosophy
Luis Valentine
Chanting
Charlotte Reynolds
Digital Marketing
Elodie Frati
Anatomy & Physiology
Toni Osborne
Pregnancy yoga
Ellie Steel
Dharma & Pranayama
Jonelle Lewis
Yoga Ethics
David Kam
Beyond Asana
Lucy Bishop
Size Inclusive Practices
Syllabus
-Asana, Pranayama, Meditation & Mantra
-Kindred Vinyasa Sequence Breakdown
-Creative & Intelligent Class Sequencing
-Teaching Methodology, Finding Your Voice and Cueing
-Practical teaching experience with individual feedback
-The Art of Transitions
-Modifications for Every Yoga Practitioner
-Safe Adjustments
-Practical Health & Safety Advice as a Yoga Teacher
-The Business of Yoga & Digital Marketing workshop
-Yoga Philosophy and Ethics with Jonelle Lewis
-The History of Yoga with Kallie Schut
-Racial Equity in Yoga with Kallie Schut and Jonelle Lewis
-Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics with Elodie Frati
-Pranayama study & Psychic Development
Daily schedule
9 - 11 Meditation, Pranayama, Asana Practice
11:15 Break
11:15 - 1:30 Asana Clinic
1:30 - 2:30 Lunch
2:30 - 4:30 Lecture (Anatomy/Yoga Humanities)
4:30 - 7 Teaching Practice
Accreditation
Kindred 200 YTT is fully accredited by Yoga Alliance US.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees £3,200
Immersion accommodation, meals and flights not included - please request information pack for full details
12 month Payment Plans available -£50 admin fee
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Are you ready to become a yoga teacher?
All students registering to join the 200hr YTT are required to have a regular practice (for about two or more years). Once you have registered, you will be invited to a virtual interview with one of the Kindred team before you are accepted onto the course.
Want to find out more?
Kindred BIPOC scholarship
The BIPOC scholarship process is now closed. Please check back next year to apply for 2026.
