Terms and Conditions
Yin Yoga Teacher Training
By applying for this course you agree to meet the standards set by The Way and understand that a failure to meet the requirements set out below may prevent you from graduating.
Prerequisites
To be accepted onto this course you will need:
At least 2 years’ steady practice
This should include one year of regular practice with a teacher
Course Accreditation
You will receive a certificate from The Way on completion of the course. Our course is certified at 30 hour (foundation) level by The Welsh Academy of Yoga.
Attendance
You will be required to attend all of the training days scheduled as part of the course, so that you complete the required number of training hours set by The Way.
If you are going to be late please email The Way on hello@dianabrook.com. You must arrive back from breaks promptly at the time agreed.
Assessment
Over the course you will be required to complete a teaching assessment including group work, a training manual, activities, class observations and teaching classes.
On completion of the course we will expect you to be ready to teach yin yoga - to be able to competently teach relevant asana, pranayama and chinese medicine 5 element theory in a method and manner that suits you. We will support you in every way to achieve this, but we also expect you to develop your own practice and to practice teaching to support this achievement.
Ethical Standards
Set out below are the basic ethical standards with which we expect all our students and graduates to comply. They supplement the yamas and niyamas and other basic norms or yogic behaviour.
We expect students to be aware of the yamas and niyamas and to live with awareness of these principles. Should the behaviour of a student fall short of the standards we expect, we reserve the right to refuse certification.
Respectful attention of the teacher and course peers
Be focused throughout the course modules
Respect your fellow trainers and the course tutors/assistants, e.g. turning phones off
Preferably sitting up attentively in sessions (unless ill/injured)
Listen attentively to each other
You are responsible for your own body and your own practice. If you need to come out of any physical poses or experience pain then please stop and rest to avoid injury.
The Way cannot take responsibility for any injury caused whilst training.
Complete the training to the best of your ability
Only offer services as a yoga teacher when you feel competent to provide
Do not make inaccurate statements about yourself or your experience/training
Do not attempt to diagnose a student’s physical/mental condition (unless you are qualified to do so professionally)
Be honest and straightforward in business dealings
Respect your student’s beliefs and values
Engage an attitude of compassion towards your students
Do not criticise your students or talk about theme in a disrespectful way
Do not undermine other yoga teachers/trainees or any other system of yoga
Do not discriminate on grounds of any personal preference or on grounds of race, religion, age, sexual orientation etc.
Do not undermine any medical advice/help your students may receive
Always act with tact and consideration in talking with your students, sometimes you may need to wait for a quiet space in which to talk away from others
Do not engage in any personal relationship with a student that takes advantage of your position as a teacher. This includes sexual relationships.
If you feel unable to continue teaching a student for any reason try to provide a referral to another suitable yoga teacher.
Other Requirements
You will need to put insurance in place to teach classes as a yin yoga teacher. Once qualified you will need to complete a first aid course before you start teaching. You will also need to take out public liability insurance appropriate for teaching yoga.
Changes to Course Delivery
In exceptional circumstances where access to the studio is restricted, due to any circumstance, such as extreme weather, act of God, or pandemic; The Way will aim to continue the course. Any affected training modules or courses will be delivered in an online format. In this way, The Way will provide all materials needed to fulfil its obligations.
You are obliged to see the training through whether in person or online. Refunds will not be given due to amendments being made to how a training course is delivered in unforeseen circumstances and where The Way is forced to change the advertised description of the course.
Complaints
Complaints must be submitted in writing to hello@dianabrook.com
Teachers & Support
All of our teachers have a wealth of experience to share with you and we anticipate that you will thoroughly enjoy the course. If you do not experience any doubts or concerns please contact us:
Email: hello@dianabrook.com
Phone: 07748 944159
Training Fees
Full course fee: £550 (All sales are final)
You cannot graduate from the training course if any money is outstanding.
By submitting your application you:
Are committing to paying the course fees in full, on time, and understand that a failure to do so will result in failure to graduate.
Cancellation Policy
It is highly unlikely that you will start the course and then decide not to continue, however if for any reason you feel unable to continue please put this to us in writing.
No refunds, credits or transfers are available on cancellation of the course prior to, during or after the start date.
Please be aware that once you have commenced the yin yoga teaching training course with us you are in a contractual agreement to pay ALL of the course fees, regardless of whether you decide to complete the course or not.
Agreement
I understand that by submitting my application I agree to abide by the terms set out in the contract above if I am offered a place on a course at The Way. I understand that if I break the terms of this agreement then I may not be able to graduate or complete the course, and will not be entitled to any refund.