French Pyrenees with Claire

Expect to wake up to breathtaking sunsets, devour some of the most memorable meals ever, be immersed in nature and make friends with some rather friendly animals! All of this giving you the perfect backdrop to let go, breath and be in yoga for 5 glorious nights!

This retreat is small, intimate and really special. 

• 5 morning yoga sessions as well as 2 afternoon workshops, and evening meditations
• Beautiful accommodation, stunning scenery and views
• Free time to explore the local area, relax in hammocks & enjoy the hot tubs
• A sauna with cold plunge pool plus a swimming pool with large surrounding terrace
• Brunch & Dinner – all healthy & nutritious vegetarian / vegan catering

Dates:

• 18 – 23 September, 2025

1 Space for a male student remaining!

500hrs Certification – The Intermediate Series (circa 300hrs): Current JSY 200hr students (whether gained through John Scott, Lucy Crawford, Sandra Howling, Beata Darowska or Claire Berghorst) will be able to continue on from 200 to 500hrs with Sandra, comprising 150hrs of 3x 50hr modules on the Second Series and an additional circa 150hrs made up of hosting/assisting/working closely with Sandra (minimum practise requirement upon commemcement of Training please to Ekapada Sirsasana).

• Suitable for students who have completed the 200hr JSY Primary Series Teacher Training
• For students who have a personal practice of the Intermediate Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (minimum practise to Ekapada Sirsasana)
• Knowledge of the Counted Method / or learning the Count for the Intermediate Series
• Those with a desire to teach, or who are already teaching

Dates

500hrs Certification INTERMEDIATE SERIES Teacher Training (circa 300hrs) The first 150hrs (3x 50hr Modules):

Module 1: Sat 1st – Sun 7th March, 2026 – Venue: Swineshead, Beds, UK

Module 2: Contact Sandra for dates and details

Module 3: Contact Sandra for dates and details

Click here to email Sandra for application process, dates, fees and venue/accommodation info

• 200 Hours over 8 weekends
• All poses from the Primary Series
• Alignment, Breath and Energetic Principles
• Yoga History, Philosophy and the Wisdom of the Yoga Sutras
• Anatomy, Adjustments and Hands on Teaching Practice
• The Art of Holding Space as a Teacher
• Relaxation and Meditation techniques
• Building a Consistent Self Practice

Dates for 2025

• Module 1 – October 24th, 2025
• Module 2 – October 31st, 2025
• Module 3 – November 7th, 2025
• Module 4 – November 14th, 2025
• Module 5 – November 21st, 2025
• Module 6 – November 28th, 2025
• Module 7 – December 5th, 2025
• Module 8 – December 12th, 2025

This online course is just for a bit of fun.  It covers the basics of the first 30 Sanskrit Numbers, their pronunciation (from John), how they are combined into the practice and some simple exercises that may help students practice and remember the numbers.  It focuses on John’s technique of ‘Speak, Whisper, Think, Listen’.  There’s a small quiz but this is mostly for fun.  A certificate of completion is provided when the test is passed.

Contents:-

1. Sanskrit Numbers 1-12
   • numbers 1-12
   • focussed 12
   • Surya Namaskara A
   • Yoga Mala (Sun A)
2. Sanskrit Numbers 13-30
   • Numbers 13-2
   • Numbers 21-30
3. Sanskrit Numbers in practice
   • Counting to 30
   • Supta Padangusthasana
4. Sanskrit Quiz (4 questions)