A course with Andrew McGonigle
Starts Sat 20 Jun 2026
Studio
Empower your students. Expand your teaching. Make every class truly accessible.
For teachers and trainees.
Sat 20th Jun 2026 ~ 10:30am to 4:30pm (6hrs)
Sun 21st Jun 2026 ~ 10:30am to 4:30pm (6hrs)
- £249 -
You can pay by instalments if it's easier - £49 deposit + 10 payments of £20.
As a yoga teacher, it can feel daunting to support students who arrive in your class with an injury. From navigating unfamiliar medical terminology to knowing which questions to ask and how to offer variations of common asanas, the process can be overwhelming.
This weekend training will equip you with practical tools to confidently communicate with, support, and empower every student—ensuring that your classes remain safe, inclusive, and truly accessible.
Over the course of two days, we will:
1. Examine the latest research on yoga-related injuries to understand risks and realities.
2. Learn clear communication strategies for working with students who have injuries.
3. Explore the most common injuries seen in yoga classes and their implications for teaching.
4. Review the anatomy of frequently affected areas to deepen your understanding of how injuries occur.
5. Practice modifying and adapting asanas with props and variations to make your classes accessible to all.
6. Discover ways to support the long-term health and resilience of key areas of the body.
This workshop counts towards CPD requirements for Yoga Alliance US and Yoga Alliance Professionals (10 hours).
There will be a mixture of discussion, lecture, group work and practical demonstration.
There will be a detailed handout provided including images of asana variations.
Each day will run from 10.30am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm – 4.30pm.
You’ll have the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of my book, Supporting Yoga Students with Common Injuries and Conditions, at the end of the workshop. Email me to preorder your copy.
"I attended this workshop and thought it was one of the most useful, information-packed events I have been on." Sian O, Yoga Teacher
About Andrew :
After originally training to become a doctor, Andrew moved away from western medicine to pursue a career as a yoga teacher, massage therapist and anatomy teacher. Andrew has been practising yoga and meditation since 2005 and teaching strong, grounding and inclusive classes since 2009. Andrew combines all of his skills to teach anatomy and physiology on Yoga Teacher Training courses across the UK and internationally. He is the author of two popular books: Supporting Yoga Students with Common Injuries and Conditions and The Physiology of Yoga.
www.doctor-yogi.com
** PRACTICAL BITS **
Due to the nature of the Crescent Bakery building, it's ideal to wear layers of clothing for cooler / warmer fluctuations.
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Please note workshops will be refunded only if we can find someone to take your place. Obviously, we will take account of exceptional circumstances. If you have chosen to pay in instalments, payments to completion will still be due.
Please contact studio@orangeyoga.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help.