This course is suitable for experienced students as well as yoga teachers.

What does it involve:

• I share some of the discoveries & research into fascia - making the science practical and accessible through teaching.
• There is no need to do super tricky asana as it’s all about finding what works for us.
• We integrate what we know about the body & nervous system with creative movements that adds a different layer to yoga asana.
• Some somatics with some from restorative or yin yoga. Parts can be self-led to how you feel.
• We look at the idea that trauma is held in the body & what this might mean for fascia. Plus some reflections on prana- fascia & the nervous system with an exploration of breath.

For teachers it gives a whole new approach to teaching; but this is just as accessible to anyone who does self-practice, or enjoys class or wants to understand themselves better through yoga!

This is a blended learning course with pre-recorded online workshops, videos and quizzes, two days live teaching and a thorough course manual.

Real time learning - in-studio or on Zoom

Experience the practices together, receive optional hands-on adjustments, problem solve and enjoy a Q&A through two days packed with in-person learning in the studio with me. 

I also offer an option to join in real-time on Zoom.

The Zoom recordings from the live training days will be available to all students at the end of the course for 30 days at no extra cost. After this access to the recordings can be extended for a further 60 days at a cost of £120.

Pre-recorded content

Pre-recorded lectures give you time to absorb the theory of the nervous system, trauma sensitive principles and sequencing.

The videos are professionally filmed and develop what you covet in-studio further, and will support you to remember what we cover.

Access to pre-recorded content will be available from 24 May 2023, and I will film an additional video answering any questions received by 14th July.

All pre-recorded content will be available for 6 months.

Course Fees

£557

This course is also available as part of my 300 hour Advanced Teacher Training.

Payment Plan

1. Long Payment Plan
   Available up to 3 months before the course start date £250 deposit, followed by 4 monthly payments of £81.75
2. Medium Payment Plan
   Available 3 - 2 months before the course start date £250 deposit, followed by 2 monthly payments of £163.50
3. Short Payment Plan
   Available from 2 months before the course start date £250 deposit, followed by 1 payment of £327 one month later

When you apply, you will be asked to pay a £250 deposit.

Your first payment will be required 1 month after you pay your deposit. Once agreed to, your payment schedule can only be changed with agreement from Laura Gilmore Yoga.

Pay in Full
If you would prefer to pay in full, you can do this when you apply.

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I am committed to enabling and empowering students who have been affected by racism and discrimination - acts which are not compatible with the practice of yoga.

I offer bursaries on my 300 hour course and intensives.

Find out more about my bursaries

This course is taught by me, Laura Gilmore.

I am certified to train teachers to the highest level and share an in depth knowledge of yoga traditions, meditation practices, pranayama techniques. My practice evolves from dynamic ashtanga and comprehensive hatha to subtle chakra and tantra work, focussing on the precision of Iyengar.

I have been offering training since 2009. My students have gone on to have successful yoga teaching careers including running their own studios, retreats, teaching internationally, for studios or private and corporate classes.

• Small group sizes (20 max)
• Ongoing support throughout the course
• Depth of knowledge offered by expert tutors
• Creative training incorporating up to date research from relevant fields
• Be part of a community of Yoga Teachers in Bristol, across the UK & internationally

The following books will support your learning on this Intensive:

Yoga of the Subtle Body
Tias Little
Shambala, 2016

Prana, Pranayama, Prana Vidya
Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
Yoga Publications Trust, 2002

Prana and Pranayama
Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
Yoga Publications Trust, 2009

Upanishads including Taittiriya Upanishad

Yoga Biomechanics: Stretching Redefined
Jules Mitchell
Handspring Publications Ltd, 2018

If you are interested in the trauma side:

The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel Van De Kolk
Penguin Books

The Body Remembers
Babette Rothscild
W. W. Norton & Company (2000)

Further resources

A useful podcast to review yoga myths and integrate an evidence based perspective is Yoga meets Movement Science with Jenni Rawlings & Travis Pollen

You will receive a certificate of attendance for 40 hours.

For those of you on the Advanced 300-hour training this Intensive counts as 40 hours.

The training can also be used for Yoga Alliance CPD.

I have been offering training as Bristol School of Yoga since 2009. Our alumni have gone on to have successful yoga teaching careers including running their own studios, retreats, teaching internationally, for studios or private and corporate classes.

• Small group sizes (20 max)
• Ongoing support throughout the course
• Depth of knowledge offered by expert tutors
• Creative training incorporating up to date research from relevant fields
• Afterwards be part of an international community