‘Beyond powerful. Not like any other training I’ve done. I’ve never felt so connected to a bunch of people in such a short period of time.’ – Vincent (2024)The Prison Phoenix Trust has more than 35 years’ experience working in prisons and other secure settings and is recognised by prison services as the leading provider in the UK and Ireland of expertise in trauma-sensitive, inclusive yoga in prison. Our British Wheel of Yoga accreditation course for prison yoga teachers, Teaching Yoga in Prison is highly acclaimed.
Teaching Yoga in Prison Course content includes:
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- Trauma-sensitive yoga and meditation practice for prison
- Inclusive teaching for prisoners’ diverse experiences and learning styles
- Understanding addiction
- Working with sex offenders
- Prison security and safety
- Professional boundaries
- How to get a prison yoga class started
The next course 2026-27
Hybrid online and in person, including:- 1-day introduction, in person, location tbc, May 2026
- 4-day residential intensive, Oxfordshire, 28 Sept – 1 Oct 2026
- Online webinars, 2026
- Reading and assignments
- Observed teaching practice in prison, 2027
Minimum requirements for applicants
- 200hr yoga teaching qualification with recognised accrediting body
- 2 years’ continuous in-person yoga teaching experience
- Demonstrable commitment to teaching marginalised or vulnerable people
- Commitment to daily meditation