'Essence of Being' 200hr+ yoga teacher training
A spacious 200hr+ foundation training with Susannah Hoffman — monthly weekends at Triyoga Camden, October 2026 to July 2027.
Dates
Starts 17 October 2026 – July 2027
Location
Triyoga Camden
Time to complete
Monthly weekends • Oct 2026 – Jul 2027
Faculty
Susannah Hoffman + specialist faculty
Course Details
‘Essence of Being’ is a 200hr+ foundation teacher training with Susannah Hoffman, delivered over monthly weekends from October to July — a spacious programme for those who want to learn to teach safely and incrementally, while deepening self-study, self-awareness and personal practice. Philosophy and personal development are woven through every stage, not bolted on at the end.
You will study the main asanas in depth, sequencing and beginner course design, verbal and hands-on assisting, the energetic body — koshas, chakras, mudras and bandhas — pranayama, meditation, and yoga’s philosophy, history and modern forms. Between modules, home study, self-practice and philosophy and anatomy assignments keep the learning alive.
You’ll be supported by specialist faculty: philosophy with Adriana Maldonado, anatomy with Dr Andrew McGonigle, and Ayurveda with Tarik Dervish.
By the end of the training you’ll know how to teach and integrate philosophy into your classes, how to practise for your own type, and how to teach safely and incrementally — having been on a personal journey of self-discovery along the way.
Pricing
Pricing:
• £2,999 (paid in full)
• £3,100 (payment plan — £1,000 deposit + 10 × £210 monthly)
Application note:
• A £20 non-refundable admin fee applies with your application
Information
Who this training is for
Students who want to become teachers — or to deepen their own practice and self-study — with the time to absorb each stage alongside work and life.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 18 months of regular yoga practice (exceptions considered for intelligent practice and inner awareness) — followed by an application, a short interview and a group practice session.
Course structure
Monthly weekends at Triyoga Camden, Saturdays + Sundays 10am–5pm (anatomy is pre-recorded, with monthly live Zooms). Dates: 17–18 Oct, 7–8 Nov, 12–13 Dec 2026 · 30–31 Jan, 27–28 Feb, 20–21 Mar, 9–11 Apr (mock assessment — attend one day), 17–18 Apr, 15–16 May, 19–20 Jun, 2–4 Jul (final assessment — attend one day) + 10–11 Jul 2027. Minimum 90% attendance required.
How to apply
Apply now to request the application form — completed forms go to the Essence of Being team at [email protected] with a £20 non-refundable admin fee. You’ll then have a short interview with Susannah and one of her assistants, plus a short group practice session — and accepted students are offered places first come, first served.
Course Curriculum
October 2026 – July 2027
What you’ll study, month by month
In-depth asana study · yoga for your type + personal practice creation · incremental teaching for mixed-level classes · sequencing + beginner course design · verbal and hands-on assisting · the energetic body (koshas, chakras, mudras, bandhas) · pranayama + meditation · philosophy, history and modern yoga — woven into your teaching.
April + July 2027
Assessments
A mock assessment in April builds your confidence before the final teaching assessment in July — with written and practical assessments through the year, supported by Susannah’s assistants.
Meet our teachers
Susannah was one of the original teachers on the Triyoga teacher training, which she taught for over 14 years, and has trained hundreds of teachers. Having started yoga as a child and grown up with eastern philosophies, she passionately believes yoga is a moving meditation whose teachings should not be lost — and has created a training that makes the philosophy accessible and integrated throughout.
Susannah teaches all ages from pregnancy onwards, is the author of the best-selling book Yoga for Kids (DK) and created Triyoga’s popular Teaching Yoga to Children training. She is a TrainerPro and Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals UK and a BWY-trained teacher, certified in pregnancy yoga, massage, crystal healing and Reiki, as well as an experienced doula.
Philosophy is taught by Adriana Maldonado, who holds an MA from SOAS in the Traditions of Yoga and Meditation and is a Level 4 (500hr+) BWY teacher. She teaches philosophy in a way that makes it easily accessible — so you can integrate it into your own life, and pass it on to your students.
Anatomy is taught by the much-loved “Doctor Yogi”, Dr Andrew McGonigle — a doctor and long-time yoga practitioner who brings a playful, relevant approach, and the author of Supporting Yoga Students with Common Injuries and Conditions. Anatomy sessions are pre-recorded, with live monthly Zoom meetings.
Leads the Ayurveda and “yoga for your type” strand of the training.
Yoga Alliance Professionals UK accredited (200hr+)
Graduates receive a 200hr+ certification accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals UK — awarded on completion of all assignments and a final teaching assessment.
Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements?
A minimum of 18 months of regular practice — with exceptions considered for intelligent practice and inner awareness. You’ll complete an application, a short interview with Susannah and an assistant, and a group practice session. The course requires 90% attendance; catch-up modules are available at an additional charge.
How do I apply?
Email the Essence of Being team at [email protected] for the application form, and return it with the £20 non-refundable admin fee. After a short interview and group practice session, places are filled on a first-come basis.
What people say about us
The studio is spacious and calming and really friendly front of house too.