GOLDEN GLOW YOGA HISTORY

CERTIFICATION - Our progression - Our buildings evolved and years of experience resulted in courses that have a straightforward solid foundation. Each studio was organically grown and people loved them Sharon graduated at 200hr herself with YA American Yoga Alliance Trainings in 2004 -2006 with Marie Quail and YTTC in Ireland.

After teaching around 10 classes a week for four years she opened the first of three cork studios 2010 in Carrigaline Co Cork. Two more would open in Galway and Youghal in Cork

Sri Radha Sharon evolved with Senior and Grand Master training with YAI Yoga Alliance International India in 2013. GGYC was formed and became a Teacher Training organization as well as class provider. Swami Vidyanand's Sri Ma Transformational Yoga was added to the program. In 2020 Golden Glow Yoga College was also registered as Yoga Alliance Professionals Trainer PRO academy in the UK . GGYC encourages a wide range of influences. Covering all aspects of Hatha yoga – i.e. Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, and Bandha and Kriya as the building blocks. GGYC believe it is important to help Senior Teachers keep in line as much as possible with the standards of Yoga Alliance, The British Wheel of Yoga and European Union of Yoga and so have incorporated Yoga Alliance Professionals into our structures as an additional Certifying option. This is to better support Trainee, Foundation, and Experienced Teachers, as part our GGYC steppingstone and ‘Freedom to Choose’ culture. We like being a family ! And we like to progress! Come along and meet us on a free online Workshop so you can assess if you would like to join us or chat to a former student to get more of a feel for what we do.

We give our initial focus to Hatha and the SriMa Transformational Yoga System. SriMa has its particular way of introducing a class etc, but you are free to choose how you go on to teach your own classes in the future. We give approximately one third of our time to each discipline.Vinyasa flow is a stronger physical practice which is great fun, and its dancing flow is nicely challenging. Teachers are encouraged to find their own rhythm and work to their own pace. Less can be more ! All courses follow the same structure, so you have continuity of practice. You will work just a hard with us using our On Demand program and workshops using our Live Interactive system of GGYC Zoom and Teams meetings. 1-1 online supports the group dynamic so you are part of the GGYC family. We would love to see you as much as possible.

Keeping it Flexible – All GGYC Yoga Teacher Training Courses require commitment- Foundation students with 200hr qualifications are Diploma 300hr ( add on 100 and Experienced (four years 2000hrs YAP Registered Senior Teachers (4000hrs

EarlyBird or Unwaged Concessions exist – a 10% discount may be applied on full fees.

We have carefully crafted our resources to be interactive and yet also supportiveof self-study.

200 Hour Teacher Training Courses -Thesis, Examinations, and Asana Assessments optional for Diploma and Seniors

• Thesis - Students are welcome to complete an essay on Yoga, 3000-5000 words, to be submitted two months before graduation on winter courses. As shorten essay is to be submitted by Intensive students.

• Examinations - We have an open book exam for each course, given one month before graduation on winter courses and guided through for each intensive student personally.

• Asana Assessment - We have continual ongoing physical and aptitude assessment and a one-hour physical asana assessment prior to graduation.

Our approach is of firm yet gentle discipline, encouraging routines and healthy practices that are manageable and fulfilling. We have a high level of support for students and aim to help bring out the best in people in their continuing education. We encourage a lifetime of Learning with scope for students from all walks of life. Professional guidelines are given, ethically and practically.