200 Hr Vinyasa
Jamie Yoga Teacher Training at Harewood Holistics on Harewood Estate is ideal for anyone who loves Vinyasa or Vinyasa Flow yoga. You don’t need years of practice or an advanced level to become an Ashtanga Vinyasa Teacher — the most important thing is a passion for yoga, whether you want to deepen your own practice or share it with others.
Founder Jamie Blowers, has developed effective methods over many years to nurture trainees toward their highest teaching potential. With over 450 graduate journeys across the country, Jamie’s experience ensures every trainee receives guidance drawn from real-world teaching.
The training emphasises teaching beginners, helping you master the principles of asana practice and breath connection. Learning to teach beginners effectively builds a strong foundation for retaining students and progressing to intermediate levels.
The course offers a supportive, fun, and challenging environment. With small class sizes, Jamie provides continuous evaluation, personalised coaching, and encouragement, helping each trainee grow with confidence while enjoying the journey in a friendly, professional atmosphere.
About Jamie
Jamie Blowers is a senior Yoga Teacher, Yoga Coach, and Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) trainer, with a BA in Dance Studies and an MA in Choreography. Published in yoga research and passionate about modern yoga identity, Jamie is a self-described yoga technician who shares precise asana technique and teaching practices to support physical and mental wellbeing.
Jamie’s yoga journey began at It’s Yoga International in the U.S., studying under the late Larry Shultz. In 2007, he completed 200-hour YTT and trained as a first-generation Rocket® Yoga teacher directly with Larry Shultz and his wife Marie in 2009. He later became an associate trainer for both It’s Yoga 200 YTT and Rocket® Yoga TT in 2010. In 2014, Jamie developed his own Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training programme, reflecting his teaching experience and research, and has been delivering it across the UK ever since.
Jamie’s classes are dynamic, energising, and technically detailed, challenging students to embody their practice fully while developing strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. His trainings invite practitioners to explore the key principles of the Vinyasa Yoga System, combining contemporary Western perspectives with proven techniques to deepen both practice and teaching proficiency.
In Jamie’s own words: “Following in the footsteps of my teacher Larry Shultz, I am passionate about offering a vision of teacher training informed by thousands of hours of teaching, studio management, workshops, masterclasses, and yoga holidays across Europe. My goal is to help each student develop individuality, practical teaching skills, discipline, and integrity, supporting self-development while enjoying the journey alongside a community of peers, many of whom become lifelong friends.”
About the course
Jamie Blowers, Course Leader and Registered Senior Yoga Teacher, will deliver a minimum of 70% of the face-to-face content for this 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training at Harewood Holistics on Harewood Estate. The course is delivered over at least 21 days across the Harewood Holistics studio and other inspiring locations on the estate, combining indoor and outdoor learning.
Students will complete 150 contact hours directly with Jamie, with an additional 50 hours of non-contact learning including class observation, assisting, and adjustments. Those who successfully pass the practical and written assessments during the final weekend of the face-to-face hours will be fully qualified and receive their certification, enabling them to arrange professional insurance to teach Vinyasa yoga.
Course Dates 2027
- 20th and 21st of February
- 20th and 21st March
- 17th and 18th April
- 15th and 16th May
- 26th and 27th June
- 24th and 25th July
- 18th and 19th September
- 9th and 10th October
The training takes place primarily in the beautiful Arch Barn on Harewood Estate, with access to private lakeside for outdoor learning when weather permits. Additional estate buildings will be used to provide variety and a change of scenery during training sessions. Graduates will also have the opportunity to teach free classes at the Harewood Holistics studio under supervision after completing their certification.
This Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training at Harewood Holistics offers an immersive, professional, and supportive environment near Leeds and Harrogate for students to deepen their practice, develop teaching skills, and earn a recognised certification.
Private Lakeside
About the Course
Anatomy The anatomy component is delivered via online video lectures, which you will have access to from the beginning of the course. These can be revisited and referred to throughout your training to support ongoing learning and integration. This section accounts for 20 hours of study. This section also includes interactive exercises and is followed by an MCQ assessment to test students’ functional understanding as applied to Vinyasa Yoga and foundational anatomy. It supports the development of a keen observational eye for assessing the body and builds a strong understanding of functional anatomy principles. It helps students gain confidence in their teaching and develop the ability to identify appropriate benefits and considerations for different practitioners within Vinyasa Asana. By the end of this module, students will be able to: Name and locate key muscles, bones, and joints Understand spinal integrity and its application in movement Identify and describe functional movement patterns Integrate knowledge of the pelvis, spine, and hamstrings within teaching Understand core concepts including muscle tension, bone compression, bone proportion, and joint orientation, and how these factors differ and interact within the body
Vinyasa Yoga - HISTORY The fascinating history of Vinyasa Yoga will be delivered as a lecture and accompanied by a pull out time line in your student manual. Students will be asked to complete a comprehension exercise based on the timeline. The learning aim is that students can understand and learn the evolution of the Vinyasa Yoga lineage, including the significant figures, pivotal texts and the evolving movements that led to the enjoyment of Vinyasa Yoga today. The great Ashtanga tradition will be juxtaposed with innovators and innovations to give students a contextual understanding of Vinyasa as a continually evolving and classical practice. We will look at how and why contemporary yoga practices have blossomed where others have died away. The Sutras of Patanjali will be considered in group reading and discussion along with the Eight Limb pathway of Raja Ashtanga Yoga. These discussions will be based on conceptualising the traditional teachings for today’s practitioners and how teachers can integrate them should they wish.
Teaching Breath Work - PRANAYAMA 3 Pranayama techniques will be taught and practised throughout the training, as a group and then individually the students will practise pranayama making notes of their personal observations, these observations will culminate in a script to practice teaching breathwork. Key points that will be introduced during this section are, The subtle energy theory of Prana and Apana, the Subtle energy Chanel Shushumna Nadi and the theory of Kundalini.
Teaching SUN SALUTATIONS The students will practice Surya Namaskara A & B making notes and observations of their personal practice. Each Asana and Vinyasa of the Namaskara will be workshopped as a group. The understanding of safe, traditional and modified variations for every level of practice and diverse injuries will be discussed and taught. The student will practice teaching in pairs and also have the opportunity to teach in small groups. The key points to be learned are Benefits and meaning of Surya Namaskara. The mind-body-breath connection and how to introduce, inspire, cultivate and support this as a teacher.
Teaching Yoga PRACTICE
Modules
1. Foundation Vinyasa Series – Jamie - The practical focus of the course
2. Choreographing a Vinyasa sequence workshop – Jamie
T’s & C’s Practice Experience Students should have been practising yoga for a minimum of 2 years and have an established regular practice before being permitted to enrol on the teacher training course. Booking The full course fee must be paid at least 35 days before the start of the course. Applications are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who have paid their deposit will be given priority over those who have not. We reserve the right to refuse a place to any student who has not paid their deposit or full fees by the required deadline. Course fees must be paid in full, and any private sessions completed and paid for, before a graduation certificate will be issued. What Fees Include Training and assessment by a qualified Yoga Alliance Professionals Senior Yoga Teacher (SYT) All lectures with accompanying bound handouts A DVD of the Modified Primary Series provided for each student A minimum of one full asana practice per training day Practical teaching opportunities Complimentary membership with Yoga Alliance Professionals (for the duration of the training) Eligibility for student teacher insurance via Yoga Alliance Professionals (£10 UK / £20 Ireland) What Fees Do Not Include Flights, accommodation, and personal food costs Insurance (available via Yoga Alliance Professionals for £10 UK / £20 Ireland) Guarantee of certification (certification is dependent on successful completion of all course requirements and a minimum 80% attendance) Yoga mats During the Course – Student Conduct Students agree to the following: Be respectful of the studio space and staff. Arrive on time for all sessions. Trust the expertise of the course facilitators. Dispose of rubbish appropriately and care for communal spaces, including returning equipment and materials. Keep mobile phones switched off during training. Bring all required materials to each training day. Accept responsibility for replacing any lost course materials. Take personal belongings home daily and remain responsible for their own possessions at all times. Ensure they are properly nourished, hydrated, and rested for the duration of this intensive physical training. Practice asana in silence and refrain from asking questions until the end of practice. Allow one person to speak at a time during discussions. Use “I” statements during group discussions. Refrain from comparing themselves to others. Speak positively about themselves and others. Remain fully present in mind, body, and attitude throughout training. Listen respectfully to others and honour the group learning process. Maintain confidentiality of group discussions. Give full attention during training sessions. Minimum attendance requirements are at the discretion of the Senior Teacher Trainer. Re-sitting practical assessments will be charged at £50 per resit, plus any additional studio hire costs. Discretionary extensions may be granted in cases of unforeseen circumstances preventing course completion. A record of 5 observed classes and 5 assisted classes must be completed, signed by a qualified yoga teacher, as evidence of continued training within 1 year of course completion, before enrolment onto further professional development courses with Jamie Yoga Teacher Training. Cancellation of Course Course leaders reserve the right to cancel the course at any time due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, students will be offered either a full refund of tuition fees or a transfer to an equivalent training. Cost Total course fee per student: £3,000 Deposit: £900 (30%) payable to Harewood Holistics via invoice Remaining balance: £2,100 payable to Jamie Yoga Training via bank transfer Payment plans available: 9 monthly instalments of £133.33 Payment plan condition: Certification will not be issued until all payments have been received in full. For full Membership Terms & Conditions, please refer to our Membership Terms and Conditions page.
Cost
Total Cost per student £3000
Student Deposit of £900 (30 percent) Paid to Harewood Holistics online via invoice.
The remaining £2100 is to be paid to Jamie Yoga Training by bank transfer. This can also be paid on a monthly basis.
Payment plan condition – certificate will not be issued and signed until the last payment is received.
Teacher Training Deposits – Harewood Holistics Terms and Conditions:
All teacher training deposits are strictly non-refundable - see our full Membership Terms & Conditions. Once a deposit has been paid, the place on the course is secured and the deposit cannot be refunded, transferred or exchanged for credit.
We strongly recommend that all participants ensure they are able to commit to the full duration of the training before paying a deposit, and that they consider appropriate insurance to protect against unforeseen circumstances.
Please get in touch to find out more about the TTC and we can put you in touch with Jamie to discuss the course further.