The World Needs Yoga Teachers Like YOU!
There is a need for more Yoga teachers sharing accessible Yoga, so that the wonderful benefits can be spread to as many people as possible. Yoga should not be just for those who can naturally contort themselves into poses...Yoga is for everyone!
Yoga Is For Everyone...
This course is grounded in the principles of Polyvagal theory, with a particular focus on the role of the Nervous System in relation to a Yoga class. We will cover the stress response and students will gain an increased awareness of Trauma, how it might present in a class setting, and how to be sensitive to this. The curriculum will draw from modern somatic practices and traditional yogic philosophy, as well as the latest insights from functional movement to support students in achieving balance, strength, and flexibility both mentally and physically. A core value is fostering self-awareness and emotional intelligence in teaching and practice.
Accessible
Inclusive
Trauma-Sensitive
Repudiandae
We are looking for candidates who have life experience to share through their teaching.
You do not need to be flexible! You may have your own limitations, or challenges that you manage within your Yoga practice - this is something that will make you a better yoga teacher than someone who can do a headstand.
I will let you into a secret...there are many poses that I either can't, or choose not to do!
I teach with the intention of sharing ways to move more comfortably, and feel calmer and more grounded.
The poses are not the most important part of teaching.
Payment Options
£3000 payment in full
or
£500 deposit and 11 x instalments of £250
Bonuses
All prices in GBP
Frances Robertson Ritchie is the lead teacher and founder of the Happy Healthy Yoga Academy, bringing nearly a decade of teaching experience and a deeply compassionate, trauma-sensitive approach to Yoga education.
Frances has guided hundreds of students in developing a more grounded, embodied, and intuitive relationship with their practice.
Alongside teaching, she works as a Somatic Trauma Informed Coach and Mentor for trainee coaches and yoga teachers, supporting them to build confidence, develop their teaching voice, and step into their work with authenticity and self-trust.
Frances’ teaching blends Yoga philosophy, somatics and mindful movement, creating a learning environment that is inclusive, heart-led, and centred around the lived experience of each student.
Her passion is training teachers who value presence over performance and who want to share Yoga in a way that is ethical, embodied, and trauma-aware.
Cass Xuxin brings a unique blend of deep knowledge and lived experience to the training. With years of dedicated study in Qi Gong, Yin Yoga, and the Meridian system, she has a gift for translating the wisdom of TCM into practices that feel both accessible and profoundly healing.
What makes Cass so special is not just her expertise, but the way she embodies these teachings in her own life. Her approach is gentle, compassionate, and grounded, weaving together philosophy, energy work, and movement in a way that complements our focus on accessible, inclusive, and trauma-sensitive yoga.
Our trainees love the way Cass opens up a whole new lens on practice – showing how the meridians connect body, mind, and spirit, and how Qi Gong can support balance, vitality, and presence both on and off the mat.
We are so grateful to have her as part of our teaching team
Frequently Asked Questions
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