At our first Yoga Teachers Together Gathering you will:
- Learn from our most experienced and knowledgeable teachers.
- Meet and connect with like-minded yoga teachers.
- Expand your yoga practice beyond asana.
- Relax and rejuvenate in the beautiful Lake District.
- Enjoy delicious and healthy vegetarian/vegan food.
- Have the opportunity to help us create an organisation that best serves you.
Shape YTT
We want your ideas and inspiration! On Saturday we will spend time gathering your opinions on how Yoga Teachers Together can best serve you and what you want from our fledging organisation. More events? More guidance? More support? We want Yoga Teachers Together to be an organisation led by the needs of its members, and this will be the perfect opportunity for you to share your thoughts and influence our future direction.
Saturday Evening Kirtan
There will be a communal session of music, chanting, percussion and singing. You will be welcome to either enjoy from the sidelines or fully immerse yourself by picking up a drum, tambourine or shaker and joining in. This will either take place in Brathay’s fabulous yurt or - if the weather is kind to us - we will take our kirtan to the lakeside as the sun sets.
Delicious Food
The Yoga Teachers Together Gathering is fully catered by Gracious Grub, so you should be well-fed! We will be dishing up a welcome dinner on our opening night, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and a farewell brunch on Sunday (see menu below). Food will be nutritious and plant-based, down-to-earth and colourful. All meals will be served in our own kitchen at Old Brathay (washing-up karma will be appreciated!)
Saturday 10th May, 10am-12pm
The Wisdom of Yoga - with Elena Jessup
How Sanskrit Informs Your Practice
Discover the deeper meaning behind your yoga practice! Join us for The Wisdom of Yoga: How Sanskrit Informs Your Yoga Practice, a 2-hour online workshop designed to unveil the rich tapestry of meaning within yoga's ancient roots. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to yoga, this immersive session will introduce you to the beauty and power of Sanskrit, the sacred language of yoga.
Learn how Sanskrit's sounds, words, and chants can deepen your connection to your practice, enhance your understanding of familiar poses, and bring mindfulness to your movements. Through guided exercises, insights into key terms, and simple chanting, you'll unlock a whole new dimension of yoga that fosters clarity, balance, and self-discovery.
No prior knowledge of Sanskrit is needed—just bring your curiosity and an open heart. Reserve your spot today and turbo-charge your practice with the wisdom of yoga’s timeless language.
About Elena
A native New Yorker, Elena Jessup has been teaching Sanskrit to children and adults for over twenty-nine years and is one of the main Sanskrit teachers at St James School in London. She received a Masters’ degree in Sanskrit Literature from London University (School of Oriental and African Studies) in 2008, is a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society and is also a registered Yoga Elder at Yoga Teachers Together. Elena is also a faculty member of The School of Ayurveda UK and runs her own tutoring business, 3rd Eye Sanskrit (www.thirdeyesanskrit.com) which teaches Sanskrit and Indic philosophy worldwide to whoever wants to learn. Elena loves Vedic chanting and hopes her enthusiasm for all aspects of Sanskrit is shared by her students.
Sunday 28th September, 10am -12pm
Teaching Yoga to People with Sciatica - with Aimee Newton
The workshop begins with a clear explanation of sciatica, including the anatomical structures involved and the sciatic nerve pathway. We will then explore the common causes of sciatic pain, including lower back issues, piriformis syndrome, and other potential triggers that yoga teachers should be aware of.
Participants will gain insight into the pathology of sciatica, learning to distinguish between different types of sciatic discomfort and their implications for practice. The core of the workshop focuses on effective sequencing principles for sciatic relief. Aimee shares her approach to creating yoga sequences that address the underlying issues while avoiding movements that might exacerbate symptoms. This includes specific pose modifications for different sciatica presentations.
All workshop participants receive a complimentary 10-minute video demonstration of a gentle sciatica relief sequence that they can reference later or share with their students.
This workshop is ideal for yoga teachers of all levels who want to deepen their understanding of a common condition and enhance their ability to work safely and effectively with affected students.
About Aimee
Aimee brings over 20 years of yoga teaching experience, complemented by rigorous osteopathic training, to her practice and instruction. Her journey began as a yoga teacher, where she developed a deep understanding of traditional yoga before advancing to osteopathy as a natural progression of her expertise.
After earning her M.Ost Masters Degree in Osteopathy from the University College of Osteopathy (UCO), Aimee worked at the prestigious UCO Clinic in London. Her professional practice combines hands-on osteopathic techniques with therapeutic yoga principles, creating a holistic approach to treatment and education.
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Saturday 22nd November, 10am -12pm
Teaching Better Balance with Yoga - with Kate Knowles
Kate has struggled with balance issues over the years. As a result she has studied balance extensively as a way to improve her own wellbeing. Having experienced first hand the benefits that yoga can bring to people in maintaining and improving their sense of balance, Kate is keen to share this knowledge with other teachers.
Kate has shared this event with the Merseyside Yoga Association, Sussex BWY and Cheshire Yoga Teachers Association.
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Location
The Yoga Teachers Together Gathering takes place at Brathay near Ambleside in the stunning Lake District. Brathay’s grounds provide direct access to Lake Windermere, whether you fancy a freshwater dip, or ankle-deep paddle or just an opportunity to admire the view. The Lake District is renowned for its walks, and both hillside and lakeside you will find incredible views in almost every direction.
Yoga sessions will take place in the Theatre, along with our discussion sessions. We also have use of a yurt where our kirtan session will take place.
We have sole use of Old Brathay. Accommodation is in spacious dormitories of 4 or 6, with plenty of storage. There are a number of communal areas, so you can either socialise with your fellow yoga teachers (and even play table tennis or table football) or find a quiet corner to settle down with a book or journal. An adjoining kitchen and dining room will serve up our delicious meals.
Check-in will be from 4pm on Friday 28th June. Room check-out on Sunday 30th June is at 10am, with our final session concluding at midday.
The postcode for directions is LA22 0HP. Brathay is around 30 minutes from the M6, J36 if you are coming from the south, or 50 minutes from J40 if you are driving from the North.
The nearest train station is Windermere. Bus 505 to Croft Lodge takes around 25 minutes and is just a 10-minute walk from Brathay.
If you wish to book a private room or extend your stay, please contact Brathay directly (extra charges will apply).
