YOGA TEACHING, ELEVATED
The science-informed teacher training that changes how you understand yoga.
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Explore our trainingsYOU DON'T NEED ANOTHER YOGA TEACHER TRAINING.
You need the right one.
Most training courses give you a certificate. Alba gives you the understanding to use it.Â
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Whether you are stepping into teaching for the first time or going deeper as an experienced educator, Alba meets you where you are. Every programme is grounded in real science and rooted in the philosophy and traditions that make yoga what it is.
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Youâll be taught by two educators who show up for every single student and care deeply about the quality of your education.
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200HR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Built on anatomy, biomechanics, neuroscience, philosophy, sequencing and the practical skills that make the real difference in the room.
This is not just a certification programme. It is an education. One designed to give you the understanding to walk into any room and teach with complete confidence from day one.
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300HR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
The 300-hour is where good teachers become extraordinary ones. Not more of the same, instead this is where your understanding goes deeper.
Creative sequencing, the neuroscience of yoga, advanced asana, philosophy and anatomy, accessible teaching, breath and nervous system regulation. For the teacher who wants to understand everything they do and why it works.
Certified but don't want the 300hrs?
50HRÂ SPECIALIST MODULES
Go deeper in the areas that fascinate you most. Our standalone 50-hour modules let you build on your existing training with focused, expert-led study in the topics most trainings never fully cover.
Evidence-current, self-paced and designed to make a real difference to how you teach.
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WHY CHOOSE ALBA?
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Most yoga teacher trainings will give you a certificate and a sequence or set of rules to follow. Alba gives you something harder to find; a deep understanding of why yoga works in the body, the brain and the room.
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That is what makes the difference between a teacher who copies and a teacher who creates.
HERE'S WHAT MAKES ALBA DIFFERENT....
Two world-class educators, both fully present.Â
Hannah Barrett and Celest Pereira lead every programme together, you donât get a rotating cast of contributors.
Hannah brings deep expertise in creative sequencing, embodied teaching and the art of helping people become brilliant educators.
Celest brings anatomy, biomechanics and neuroscience, and a rare gift for making even the most complex ideas extremely fun to learn. Together, they are irreplaceable and that is not something any other training can replicate.
Endorsed by movement professionals around the world.
But don't take our word for it, read what they have to say in these testimonials.
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âAs you've probably heard me say in lectures, I love all movement - with the caveat - when it's intelligently applied. And, I also love that there are so many incredible movement systems worldwide, each connecting with different people in unique ways.Â
From my perspective, the key lies in viewing each system through the neural lens, allowing for a deeper understanding and more precise application.We have chosen to highlight Alba Yoga Academy because they are deeply involved in working through the Z-Health curriculum and have made it their mission to blend applied neurology into their training. If you are looking to continue your brain-based training journey with a yoga certification, we highly recommend this program!"
Dr Eric Cobb, Neurology Expert
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âWhilst my 28 yearsâ experience as a physio, yoga teacher, Pilates teacher and yoga therapist have taught me a tremendous amount, it was Celest who shared simple, yet powerful concepts many years ago that helped me consider, understand and approach movement from entirely new perspectives. She and Hannah are not only brilliant teachers, they are professional, practical, and authentic.Â
Asanas are not one-size-fits-all and yoga alone is not a panacea for health and longevity. Alba Yoga Academy stands out in helping students learn how to personalize and modify yoga specific to the unique needs of each individual.
My specialization in The Schroth Method and PSSE (Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercise) requires my patients approach movement (and their yoga practice) with new eyes. Understanding our âwhyâ and purpose behind movement prescription is paramount. Alba is my âgo toâ resource when recommending any Yoga Teacher Training programme, and a solid complement for individuals already certified yearning to learn more. Together, Celest and Hannah have created so much more than a platform - theyâve created a welcoming and evidenced-based community where students can thrive."
Meredith Weiss - Physiotherapist
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âAs a pelvic health physical therapist, I often see students struggle in group movement settings not because they lack effort, but because instruction is frequently delivered as one shape for every body or simplified to accommodate the broadest range of participants. While well-intentioned, this approach rarely provides the level of challenge or support each individual actually needs.Â
What sets Alba Yoga Academy apart is that Celest and Hannah train teachers to truly observe, adapt, and cue for the individual rather than an idealized pose. That skill is rare and incredibly valuable for creating movement experiences that are both safe and effective. If there were a yoga teacher training I would confidently put my name behind, it would be Alba Yoga Academy."
Mukta Shahan, Physiotherapist
âAs a pelvic health physiotherapist, I regularly see people whose symptoms are aggravated by misunderstanding breath, pressure management and abdominal bracing during exercise classes.
Alba Yoga Academy stands out because Hannah and Celest teach teachers how the core actually functions within whole-body movement rather than relying on outdated cues about âengagingâ muscles. Their training reflects current understanding of biomechanics, breath and load management, and I confidently recommend it to clients considering a yoga teacher training."
Clare Bourne. Specialist Pelvic Health & Biofeedback Physiotherapist
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âYoga offers many benefits, but it works best when teaching evolves alongside our understanding of the body.Â
What I value about Alba Yoga Academy is that Hannah and Celest encourage teachers to question fixed rules and think about why they are cueing something, not just copy how it has always been taught. The course honours the essence of yoga while integrating modern movement science in a thoughtful way."
Nidhi Sharma, Physiotherapist
"Iâm a physiotherapist and originally enrolled because I was seeing too many yoga-related injuries from poorly taught classes. The 200hr with Hannah and Celest changed my perspective entirely.
It bridges yoga philosophy with evidence-based anatomy and movement education, and it has directly improved both my clinical work and my personal wellbeing. I now use these principles daily with patients.
If you work in health or rehabilitation, this training is exceptional."
Finola Burrell, Physiotherapist
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Science-backed, evidence-current curriculum.
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Alba's content is grounded in current research and updated as that research evolves.
Students are not learning anatomy myths that have circulated unchallenged for decades. They are learning what the evidence actually says. And because lifetime access is included in every programme, the training keeps giving as the content keeps improving.
Take a look at examples of the many manuals offered across our courses.
Designed to develop your teaching voice, not ours.Â
Alba is not trying to produce teachers who teach like Hannah or Celest. It produces teachers who teach like themselves, backed by real understanding.
Our anti-cookie-cutter philosophy runs through every module, task and every live session.
Flexible learning that takes your life seriously.Â
Study at your own pace, from anywhere. Live Q&As with Hannah and Celest as well as world renowned guest speakers keep the support real and the community connected.
Lifetime access means there is no deadline pressure and no reason not to start.
 Yoga Alliance registered.Â
Alba is a registered yoga school offering accredited 200-hour and 300-hour pathways and all six 50-hour modules are YACEP approved.
MEET YOURÂ EDUCATORS
Hi, we're Han and Cel!Â
We built Alba because we wanted to shake up the world of yoga teacher training. Bring the science up to date, help people truly grasp the philosophy that underpins the whole of yoga and create teachers who walk out with deep understanding, real confidence and a clear sense of why they teach the way they do.Â
Hannah has spent over a decade teaching yoga and training teachers internationally. She is obsessed with creative sequencing, philosophy and the subtle art of helping people find their own voice as a teacher. She thinks as carefully about how people learn as she does about what they learn and her enthusiasm for it is infectious.Â
Celest has a BSc in Physiotherapy and has gone about as deep into functional neurology as it is possible to go while also being one of the most fun people you will ever learn from. She heads up the anatomy, biomechanics and neuroscience at Alba and has a rare gift for making the most complex ideas land in a way that actually sticks. Fair warning, after one session with Cel, you will never think about the body the same way again.Â
Between us we cover a lot of ground. But what we agree on completely is this: yoga teachers deserve a better education than most trainings offer. That is what Alba is here for.Â
We teach every programme, we show up to the live sessions, we update the content as the research evolves and we are here (and we are not going anywhere).Â
Big love, Han and Cel
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What our graduates say....
Our programmes were built for teachers who want more. Here is what happens when they get it.
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Malou
"This is my second YTT and I can honestly say this truly was the rolls Royce of teacher training."
Lucie Harter
âI truly believe this training is the best training in the world. I'm convinced there is nothing out there like it."
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YOU ARE HERE BECAUSE YOU WANT MORE THAN A CERTIFICATE.Â
So do we.
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