200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Teacher Trainers

Course Director & Principal Teacher Trainer – Paula McAdams (SYT, YAP)

Senior Course Tutor – Pól Mollan

Who Are We?

We are Paula and Pól, partners in yoga and partners in life, with a combined teaching experience of 34 years. As full-time teachers, we own Yoga Meditation Healing, a dedicated yoga and wellbeing studio in the West End of Glasgow. Our studio is a long-established and much-loved yoga centre of 18 years. We pride ourselves on providing authentic, experienced, and high-quality teaching, and firmly believe that Yoga is for Every Body, Every Mind, and Every One.

You will be under the direct tutelage of Paula and Pól throughout your journey. Paula is the course director and principal teacher, personally instructing 70% of the curriculum. As a former school teacher, Paula has been a professional educator for 26 years. Because of this background, our training is deeply steeped in a trainee-centred pedagogy delivered within an accessible, collaborative, practical, and experiential framework of learning.

Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

We offer a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training qualification accredited directly by Yoga Alliance Professionals.

This foundational and modern teacher training is deeply rooted in the tradition of Hatha yoga and within the lineage of Sri T. Krishnamacharya. We provide a professional, authentic, ethical, and skilful training programme designed to equip you with the exact technical skills, knowledge, and confidence required to find your unique voice and style as an instructor. This immersive, comprehensive, and rigorous course beautifully weaves together theory and practice to deepen your understanding of the eight limbs of yoga.

We offer 180 contact hours and place a massive emphasis on the actual art of instructing. Extensive time is dedicated to developing your practical skills with plenty of live teaching practice, observation, feedback, evaluation, and peer review. In addition, your own personal practice will undoubtedly be refined by this deep immersion into self-enquiry and learning.

We believe it is vital for all our trainees to feel looked after and thoroughly supported, so we accept a maximum of 8 students per course. This strict limit guarantees that each individual is given undivided attention and tailored guidance.

Following graduation, we offer the support of a free ongoing post-graduate mentoring programme, helping you navigate the practicalities of creating your own public classes, coordinating your teaching schedule, and building a sustainable business.

Aim & Hour Breakdown

The aim of our Yoga Teacher Training qualification is to create safe, confident and knowledgeable teachers. This course is also a way to deepen your own knowledge and practice without necessarily going on to teach.

The 200 training hours are made up of the following:

180 hours contact with 70% of the course taught by Paula
20+ non-contact hours consisting of reading, practice, lesson sequencing & planning

Course Content

Our Yoga Teacher Training offers an immersive, rigorous and comprehensive course exploring the following key areas of study:

The Functional Yoga Approach
Functional Anatomy including Anatomical Variations, Bone Morphology & Fascial Networks
Yoga Asana including Yoga for Common Injuries & Special Conditions
The Art of Teaching – Teaching Methodology for Asana, Sequencing & Use of Props
Yoga Teaching Skills & Yoga Teaching Practice
Therapeutic & Accessible Yoga
Breath & Pranayama
Subtle Body & Chakra Theory
The Nervous System & The Art of Rest and Relaxation
Trauma Sensitivity Skills & Somatic Awareness Skills
Meditation
The Business and Ethics of Teaching
Individual Practice
Post-Qualification Mentoring

Dates for 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training 2027

Our training schedule is structured over 9 modules and held on weekends. There is time given between modules to integrate and consolidate weekend learning along with home study.

Please note that all dates must be attended and that 100% attendance is required:

Module 1 – Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd May

Module 2 – Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th May

Module 3 – Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th June

Module 4 – Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th July

Module 5 – Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd August

Module 6 – Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th September

Module 7 – Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th October

Module 8 – Saturday 30th October & Sunday 31st October

Module 9 – Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th November

Contact Hours

Our Yoga Teacher Training is held over 9 weekend modules – Saturdays and Sundays from 7am to 6pm.

In addition, attendance and observation at ten of our weekly classes during the course is required.

Cost

Our Yoga Teacher Training Course costs £2995.

A non-refundable deposit of £995 is required followed by 8 payments of £250 (other payment plans can be arranged).

Included in the cost: Expert Tutelage, Guidance and Support, Comprehensive Manual written by Course Director, Paula McAdams, Unlimited Membership at Yoga Meditation Healing , Teaching Practice and Post-Graduate Mentorship.

Not included in the cost: Travel, Accommodation, Food and Books along with Insurance and First Aid Training.

Location

Our Yoga Teacher Training takes place in-person at our Yoga Meditation Healing studio in the West End of Glasgow. Our dedicated yoga studio is warm, light and fully equipped and with a walled garden to enjoy on warm and dry days.

Assessment

Qualification is achieved with 100% attendance, successful completion of the ongoing assessment process and the course fees paid in full.

We monitor and assess your progress on an ongoing basis throughout the course by:

Developing your self-practice
Personal reflections – keeping a journal & self-practice diary
Sharing your experiences and feedback with fellow trainees and course tutors
Participation in group discussions
Home Study assignments – reading and studying
Observing classes with us and providing feedback
Creation of your own yoga sequences and lessons
Teaching practice with your fellow trainees
Observed final teaching assessment – a one hour public class at our studio
Self-Evaluation & Reflective Practice

We suggest that you complete a minimum of 20 hours Continual Professional Development per year – this may consist of your own reading, research, and attendance at classes/courses/workshops with us or any other teacher that helps evolve your own interests within yoga.

Accreditation

Yoga Meditation Healing is a registered trainer with Yoga Alliance Pros. Our graduates are trained to the highest standards and are expected to continue with their learning and training and engage with continuing professional development.

Entry Requirements

Trainees must have 2 years dedicated yoga practice
Be at least 21+ years of age at time of enrolment
Be in good health
Be willing to immerse yourself in the training with the required focus, dedication, time and energy to meet the demands of the course.
Prior commitment to attend all teacher training dates
Attend at least a few classes with each of us prior to application
A recommendation letter from your yoga teacher, if you have one
Completion of initial application form
Interview

Why train with us ?

Learn directly from the lineage of Paula and Pól who are experts in the fields of yoga and education
Be part of a small group learning setting (maximum eight trainees) with more individualised attention provided
Provision of a comprehensive and detailed printed manual written by the course director
Gain experience of teaching practice in each module along with valuable constructive feedback
Become a member of the well-established Yoga Meditation Healing community
Gain insights into the workings of a successful yoga studio since 2008
Unlimited weekly classes with Paula & Pól with opportunity for observation and shadowing
Internationally recognised teaching certificate accredited by Yoga Pros
Free post-graduate mentoring and support
Opportunities for post-graduate studies and Continuing Professional Development workshops

Application

It’s important that you feel comfortable with our teaching styles and, of course, us with you too. If you aren’t a student of ours already, we ask that you attend a few classes with each of us prior to beginning your application process. You may also wish to have an informal chat with us about the training course.

The application process:

Email us to note your interest and we will send you the application form, full syllabus and course content
Complete form and return to us
We will then invite you to an interview to discuss the requirements of the course and your suitability
If successful, a non-refundable deposit is required, and the payment plan and terms and conditions agreed

Graduate Reviews

I absolutely loved doing the 200hrs yoga teacher training with Yoga Meditation Healing. paula & Pól are exceptional teachers who each brought an abundance of knowledge, wisdom, kindness and their own unique teaching style. Po4l & Paula have created a beautiful, welcoming space for their students to practise. I am grateful not only to have become a part of their yoga community but also to have trained to become a yoga teacher with them. I feel prepared to start teaching classes of my own!

Sam 2022.

I feel so incredibly lucky to have done my teacher training with Paula & Pól, it was a wonderful, exhausting, humbling & beautiful experience and one that has changed my life and my practice. It is a priviledge to learn from two such experienced teachers and ones who treat the training with a very deep respect and care. There was so much to learn and I felt completely supported from the beginning, all the way to the end and know that I can continue to ask for help from them on my yoga teaching journey going forward. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to not only teach yoga, but with a functional & sensitive approach.

Hannah, 2023.

I can’t recommend this 200hour training enough. I have finished this course feeling well prepared for going out into the world and teaching yoga. There is so much opportunity to practice teaching throughout the course with plenty of ongoing feedback. The small group size meant that there was a lot of time for personalised feedback and mentoring. Paula always got back to you really quickly to answer any questions or concerns in between training weekends. The course had a great balance between theory and practical elements. Paula and Pols deep knowledge and experience of yoga coupled with an appreciation of the lineage of their teachers meant the course felt authentic and respectful of the roots of the practice of yoga. All in all, the combination of a well-rounded syllabus, small class size, knowledgeable teachers, plenty of teaching practice and personalised feedback and mentoring made this course an excellent teacher training.

Madeleine Griffiths, 2024

Paula and Pol at Yoga Meditation Healing are one of a kind. Offering hands on, individualised support I felt very supported throughout training. Moreso, they make sure all trainees also get ample time to practice teaching, ensuring that when graduated, all trainees can walk away feeling confident.

Free Bird Yoga, 2024

The 200-hour teacher training at Yoga Meditation Healing has been truly life-changing. Paula and Pól create a warm, supportive space with small group learning and authentic teaching. The course gave me a deeper understanding of yoga, confidence to teach, and a real sense of personal growth. I highly recommend it to anyone! What stood out most for me was the personal transformation. I went into the training thinking I was there mainly to learn how to teach yoga, but I came out with a deeper understanding of myself, a stronger practice, and a toolbox full of knowledge and ideas to prepare me to begin teaching. The mentorship and encouragement offered throughout the course made a huge difference, and I know I’ll carry what I’ve learned here into every class I teach.

Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, 2025

I am so happy that I chose YMH for my 200 Hr YTT. Paula and Pol are exceptional teachers. The course is beautifully curated by Paula who puts so much thought and planning into each module. YMH is such a lovely space to learn from and I enjoyed every weekend I spent there. The course allows you to explore and build on your teaching technique over the 10 months, preparing you for the world of teaching in a gradual, systematic way. The course offers a good mix of academic and practical learning. It allows opportunity for lots of open discussion whilst also providing a safe space for personal reflection and exploration. I got so much out of the training other than learning to be a yoga teacher. I grew in confidence and came away knowing I had the best foundations to start teaching my own classes would 100% recommend this teacher training course to anyone considering it.

Melanie MacKenzie, 2025.