Advanced 300 Hour Vinyasa Teacher Training
August 2026 - January 2027
Kindred Yoga, London & Paros, Greece
with Katarina Rayburn & Helen Russell-Clark plus guest teachers
THE COURSE
Our 300-hour vinyasa teacher training is an immersive journey for certified teachers seeking to refine their teaching, deepen their practice, and expand their impact. This programme covers the essential pillars of yoga, from philosophy and practical anatomy to creative sequencing and subtle energetics.
OUR AIM
Our aim for this training is to build upon your existing skills, empowering you to cultivate a fulfilling teaching path that is grounded in authenticity and remains engaging and inspiring for both you and your students.
Who this programme is for
This advanced training is for certified yoga teachers who have already completed a 200 hour programme and are ready to elevate their offerings, deepen their expertise, and cultivate a more profound, impactful teaching practice.
Join us on this transformative journey to become a more skilled, authentic, and insightful yoga teacher
Syllabus
Intelligent & Creative Sequencing
Design intelligent, well-balanced sequences that blend advanced asanas, yin postures and creative progressions for transformative classes.
Ethics & Inclusivity
Community is at the heart of Kindred’s ethos. In this module, you will explore yoga’s ethical roots and discover how to create an inclusive, compassionate space for all.
Skilled Assists & Adjustments
We’ll explore the nature of touch - its benefits and the sensitivities that surround it, enabling you to offer assists and adjustments confidently and foster a safe, inclusive space.
Advanced Anatomy & Physiology
Refine your anatomical understanding to support a safer, more effective practice. Explore the anatomy behind poses and how this can inform your sequencing and hands-on assists while creating a safe, empowering environment where students feel supported and connected.
Philosophical Texts
Uncover the historical roots of yoga principles and practices while exploring their relevance in modern life. As we study foundational texts including the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras, you will learn how to weave them into your teaching. Students are invited to examine the ancient philosophies of yoga, encouraging them to reflect on their meaning and application as contemporary practitioners.
Business Development and Further Offerings
Expand your reach and impact as a yoga teacher by learning how to design and lead retreats, workshops, and teacher trainings. This module also offers space for shared reflection on the lived experience of teaching, exploring the evolving role of the yoga teacher, the roots of yoga pedagogy, and its relevance within today’s social and political landscape.
Subtle Energies
This module is a guided journey from a conceptual to an experiential understanding of the subtle body. Using kundalini and pranayama techniques, working with chakras, nadis, and aura layers, you will develop energetic sensitivity and awareness to deepen your practice and teaching, and gain confidence in working with the subtle realm as both a practitioner and teacher.
Pranayama & Breathwork
Pranayama is at the heart of yoga, offering a direct path to understanding and harnessing our inner energy through breath control. In this module, you’ll explore the anatomy and physiology of breathing, study classical pranayama techniques, and learn modern breathwork practices. You'll also discover how to skillfully integrate these tools into your classes, enriching both your teaching and your personal practice.
Ayurveda
Delve into the ancient science of Ayurveda, exploring its holistic principles for achieving balance and wellness. This module introduces key Ayurvedic concepts such as doshas, gunas, and seasonal living, helping you integrate these timeless teachings into your yoga practice and teaching. Learn practical tools for creating harmony in daily life, supporting both physical health and spiritual growth.
Pre/Postnatal Yoga
This specialised module combines ancient wisdom, holistic methods, somatic movement, and evidence-based techniques to empower you to effectively address pregnant students' and new parents' emotional, energetic and physical needs. You will gain the skills necessary to create safe, nurturing, and transformative practices. Topics include the philosophical and practical framework for teaching these students in an inclusive and supportive way, building communities that can change the experience of such transformative times in our student's lives.
BEYOND ALIGNMENT
This module explores the subtler ways of facilitating freedom and play in practice through specific yet open-ended guidance, using language that does not impose hierarchy or fixed binaries. Expect to explore the technicalities of sensuous cuing beyond alignment-based cues, drawing inspiration from our felt experience in relation to each other and the environment. Learn to transform the practice space into a braver space that encourages agency and invites choice through an embodied vocabulary that is both personal and inspirational.
Yin Yoga
This module invites you into the quiet depth of Yin Yoga, a powerful complement to the dynamic movement of Vinyasa. You’ll explore the foundational principles of Yin, including fascia theory, functional anatomy, and the energetic influence of the Chinese meridian system. Emphasis is placed on cultivating stillness from within, using long-held postures as gateways to deeper presence, meditation, and release. You’ll also learn how to weave Yin elements into your Vinyasa classes, offering your students a more balanced and integrative practice that supports both physical and energetic well-being.
Teaching faculty
Key dates
2 week immersion in Paros, Greece
9-23 August 2026
14 nights at Okreblue retreat centre, on the island of Paros, Greece, led by Katarina Rayburn & Helen Russell-Clark
Multiple room options for various budgets
6 weekends in London
1pm - 9pm at Kindred Studio in Deptford
12-13 September 2026
10-11 October
7-8 November
28-29 November
9-10 January 2027
28-31 January
The Immersion
9-23 August 2026
OKREBLUE RETREAT, PAROS, GREECE
Okreblue sits on the relatively untouched seaside of Santa Maria on the tranquil peninsular of Paros Island, Greece.
Just a stones throw from the sea and surrounded by nature, let the sound of the waves and gentle sea breeze guide your journey into introspection, self reflection and rejuvination.
Sustainability
Okreblue is committed to a deep respect and care for nature. The local community organic gardens supply the majority of ingredients in the Carretta restaurant, shower water is recycled and used to water the trees onsite, and the new eco-deluxe rooms are made entirely from natural materials.
Accommodation & Meals
Your stay includes:
14 nights of accommodation
3 wholesome, nourishing meals per day
Arrival: 9th August
Departure: 23rd August
We offer a range of room options (shared or private) on a first-come, first-served basis. All accommodation is arranged for you—simply arrive and settle in.
Getting There
Fly to Athens then travel to Paros by ferry or plane. Once you arrive, you’ll be transported into silence, space, and spectacular nature.
Costs
Tuition fees £3,500 (early bird offer valid until 8th March 2026, then £3,700)
Immersion accommodation and meals from £1,480
Return travel to and from Paros not included
12 month Payment Plans available - £50 admin fee. Please read our Terms & Conditions
Accreditation
Our advanced 300-hour vinyasa teacher training is fully accredited by Yoga Alliance US.
Application
Register using the link below and we will get in contact to set-up a short interview with Katarina Rayburn or Helen Russell-Clark.
Are you ready to take your teaching journey to the next stage?
The Kindred BIPOC scholarship
We will be offering one scholarship place to a BIPOC student as part of our commitment to ensuring a welcoming, safe and inclusive space for BIPOC students on the teacher training and at the studio.
You can find out more about the application criteria, application process and guidelines here.
If you’d like to be considered for our 300-hour scholarship program, please submit an application below and we will get in touch regarding next steps.
Applications close on 31st April 2026. We will contact all applicants after this date.