From beginner to advanced, my programs offer tailored pathways for movement educators to explore spiral motion, deepen their practice, and refine their teaching.
PROGRAMS
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1GROUP MENTORSHIP
This group mentorship meets live online every other Monday on the Spiral Syllabus Community platform. Each session includes a recorded movement practice followed by a Q&A chat, with replays available immediately after. Ideal for movement educators from any discipline, this program is best suited for those with prior qualifications looking to refine their teaching. Your first month is just ÂŁ10, then ÂŁ28 per month.
What’s included:
- 55-minute movement practice integrating teacher-level
cues
and applications - Post-practice chat for Q&A, reflections, and community connection
- Access to a WhatsApp group for session reminders, ideas,
and discussion
What you’ll gain:
- A network of movement educators to learn and grow with
- Fresh, adaptable movement sequences
to integrate
into
your teaching - Confidence to refine
and deliver spiral-based movement
in your
own way
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2THE 5FS PROGRAM: ADVANCED SPIRAL MOTION TRAINING
The 5FS program is a comprehensive, live online training for movement educators passionate about spiral motion. Delivered on the Spiral Syllabus Community platform, this curriculum includes self-paced modules on the Five Filaments rubric, embryology, anatomy, kinesiology, and practical sequencing. Ideal for educators with prior qualifications, but open to anyone drawn to spirality in movement. The full investment is ÂŁ1860, or choose the payment plan with 18 monthly payments of ÂŁ108.
What’s included:
- Everything from
Group Mentorship (as detailed earlier) - Anatomy Inspired (self-paced anatomy basics for creative context)
- Fundamentals of Spiral Anatomy mini-course (focus on fascia
and embryology) - Five Filaments Foundations (deep dive into the 5F rubric)
- 5F Sequencing
Intensive (advanced sequencing techniques) - 5F Masterclass Resource Library (class plans ranging from
2 to
90 minutes) - 5F Practicum Series (hands-on practice assisting with
the
5F approach)
What you’ll gain:
- A deep understanding of anatomy in both theory and practice
- The tools to integrate spiral motion into your existing offerings
- The 5F Specialist Badge to showcase your expertise
- Listing in the 5FS Directory to connect with a wider
community of educators
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3FOUNDATIONS YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
This accredited 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, recognized by Yoga Alliance, blends online and in-person learning to provide a
comprehensive foundation in yoga. In-person hours include asana, pranayama, anatomy body painting, teaching practice, and practical assessments. Rooted in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the Krishnamacharya lineage, and Karen’s Spiral Bound: Integrated Anatomy for Yoga, you’ll build a solid understanding of traditional yoga while learning how to incorporate spiral motion into your practice.
What’s included:
- In-depth anatomy & physiology education
- Movement based on
the Five Filaments Repertoire (5F Rep) - Philosophy of Yoga
- Sequencing and alignment techniques
- Yoga Alliance Certificate of Completion
What you’ll gain:
- A thorough foundation in traditional yoga postures and philosophy
- The ability to create a personalized, spiral motion-infused practice
- Confidence to teach yoga with a deep understanding
of anatomy - Certification as a qualified Yoga Teacher, opening doors to professional teaching opportunities
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4ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
This advanced, Yoga Alliance-accredited 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is designed to deepen your practice and teaching through a flexible, learner-centric curriculum. Delivered primarily online, with three optional in-person weekends in the Autumn, this course includes three
key modules:
- Five Filaments
Specialist (5FS) - Five Filaments
Repertoire (5F Rep) - Five Filaments Contact Pre-hab (5FCP)
Rooted in Spiral Bound: Integrated Anatomy for Yoga, each module helps you refine your practice using the Five Filaments spiral motion
rubric, while integrating philosophy and fascia-informed anatomy.
What’s included:
- Immediate access to online learning resources
- Focus on philosophy with traditional texts (Bhagavad Gita &
Gheranda Samhita) - Deep dive into fascia-informed anatomy and Krama (movement sequences aligned
with breath) - Structured group mentorship (bimonthly live sessions,
recordings available) - Live online course meetings every first Wednesday of the month
- Accredited Yoga Alliance CPD, building toward
your 300-hour Yoga Teacher Certificate
What you’ll gain:
- Advanced knowledge in fascia-informed anatomy and spiral motion
- Confidence to teach complex, breath-anchored sequences
- Certification to enhance your teaching credentials with the 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate
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7YOGA CLASSES
My classes are for all levels and you can find me online and in person. I teach from my personal practice, so you can expect a constantly evolving blend of Ashtanga and Spiral Vinyasa.
What I offer:
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In Edinburgh at Tribe Quartermile & Ashtanga Yoga Edinburgh
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In the Tweed Valley at Traquair Village Hall (All-levels Ashtanga)
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Online Wednesdays (Spiral Vinyasa)
- Yoga for Kids at Priorsford Primary School (contact me for details)
What TO EXPECT:
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Breath Coordination: All my classes are based on the Vinyasa style of breath-movement coordination.
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Chanting: The science backs it up... there is nothing like chanting for improving vagal tone and connecting with inner vibration to promote health and healing.
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Rotation, rotation, rotation: My cueing invites you to focus on how your joints roll and glide, instead of concentrating solely on aesthetics or alignment constraints of a particular yoga style.
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6PRENATAL YOGA CPD Course
Nurture your yoga students to feel confident at every stage of their journey.
I'll help you get your head around the anatomy & physiology of pregnancy so you can focus on bringing your pregnant clients the best Prenatal Yoga experience possible. This Yoga Alliance accredited CPD is suitable for previously qualified teachers, allied health professionals, and yoga students.
What’s Included:
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Myofascial-based anatomy & physiology
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In-person modules (2 weekends) & online content
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Printed Manual
What You’ll Gain:
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Strong foundation in the A&P of pregnancy & postpartum conditions
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Set sequences for teaching Pregnancy Yoga with confidence
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Community focus on supporting women's health
- You can choose to attend in person OR enrol in the online-only self-paced option
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7MEET THE EMBRYO (currently in beta pricing)
The embryo's journey from chaos to coordination mirrors our own path from disconnection to embodied wisdom. Don't miss this opportunity to get in on this conversation with a global community of embryology enthusiasts... still on beta pricing! This online course is for anyone interested in embryology.
What’s Included:
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3 self-paced modules on the Spiral Syllabus platform
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Video and PDF resources with presentations aimed at beginners
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Deeper content explored in PDF and video links for those seeking to extend their understand from the basics to more advanced concepts
What You’ll Gain:
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Basics in terminology from fertilization through the embryonic period
- Foundations in the formation of the embryo
- Next-level concepts from a myofascial perspective
THINKING OF
JOINING?
Before you apply, get a complete breakdown of what’s inside the Spiral Syllabus Academy and see if it’s the right fit for you.
Download the Prospectus PDF, a free guide that
walks you through the process and helps you
prepare your application.
CONTACT US:
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SPIRAL SYLLABUS MONTHLY
Monthly notes with links to my latest publications on fascia, spirality, and embodied movement. Be the first to access the latest research, studies explained, and mindset adjustments based on spirality in the arts & sciences.
Delivered on the 1st Monday of the month.