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An Immersive 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Scotland

Oct 31 - Nov 20, 2027

Rooted in Tradition.
Enriched by Scotland.

Set in the wild, story-rich landscapes of the Scottish Highlands’ gateway, Ancient Ways, Inner Paths is an immersive 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training that unfolds at the extraordinary countryside retreat of Rachel’s Farm in Stirlingshire. Surrounded by rolling hills, ancient forests, and sweeping views toward the Trossachs, this program blends rigorous professional training with a deeply restorative retreat experience. 

Designed to meet Yoga Alliance’s elevated standards, this comprehensive residential training invites students to fully step away from daily life and immerse themselves in the study, embodiment, and teaching of yoga.

For three transformative weeks, participants live and learn together in an intimate community where luxury, nature, and sacred practice converge.

Curriculum

3-Week Immersive 200-Hour YTT

Rachel's Farm, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Week one

Week One

Rooting Into the Practice

Foundations of Practice and Embodiment

  • —Foundational asana and alignment
  • —Breath awareness and pranayama
  • —Yoga philosophy and the Eight Limbs
  • —Functional anatomy basics
  • —The seat of the teacher

Students understand how yoga works in the body and breath and begin to observe postures through a teacher's lens.

Week two

Week Two

Finding Your Voice

Deepening Knowledge and Developing the Teacher

  • —Intelligent sequencing and class structure
  • —Advanced anatomy and movement patterns
  • —The Yoga Sutras and subtle body systems
  • —Assists, adjustments, and voice
  • —Practice teaching begins

Students step into the identity of a teacher and gain confidence guiding small segments of class.

Week three

Week Three

Stepping Into the Role

Integration and Leadership

  • —Full class design and peak pose sequencing
  • —Meditation and Yoga Nidra leadership
  • —Yoga ethics, service, and the teacher-student relationship
  • —Building a sustainable yoga career
  • —Final practicum teaching assessment

Each student graduates with a teaching voice that is authentically their own and the community to carry it forward.

Certification

Upon graduation, students will have completed all coursework necessary to register as RYT-200 with Yoga Alliance.

100 hours Yoga Techniques, Training, and Practice

30 hours Anatomy and Physiology

30 hours Yoga Humanities

50 hours Professional Essentials

15 hours Electives

Whether you go on to teach or carry this practice forward in your own life, you will leave with a certification, a deeper understanding of yoga, and the community and tools to keep going.

"This teacher training changed my life. SEEK yoga teacher training is a powerful training with skilled trainers to support you throughout the YTT process."

Ariel, RYT-200

Daily Rhythm

The rhythm of each day is intentionally designed to mirror the philosophy of yoga itself — balancing discipline with spaciousness, study with reflection, and personal practice with community. While individual sessions evolve throughout the three weeks, the overall cadence remains consistent, allowing students to settle into a sustainable and deeply immersive learning experience.

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A Luxury Setting

Rachel’s Farm offers an exceptional countryside sanctuary just under an hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow, yet it feels worlds away in its peaceful rural beauty. 

The property features multiple beautifully restored lodges, cottages, and a traditional farmhouse blending rustic charm with refined elegance. Interiors feature luxurious fabrics, spacious living areas, log-burning fireplaces, and private gardens overlooking Scotland’s breathtaking landscapes. 

Participants stay in stunning accommodations designed for comfort and restoration:

• Elegant farmhouse suites with ensuite bathrooms
• Luxurious countryside lodges with panoramic views
• Cozy shared spaces with fireplaces and soft Scottish textiles
• hot tubs under the Highland night sky
• Expansive gardens and walking paths

A 1,000-square-foot yoga studio offers a peaceful environment for daily practice and study, while the surrounding land provides the perfect natural setting for meditation, journaling, and contemplative walks. 

What's Included


Every aspect of the training is designed so students can focus fully on their practice and transformation.

Yoga Teacher Training

200-hour yoga teacher training and official certification, qualifying you to teach worldwide.

Luxurious Accommodations

Cozy and comfortable accommodations for the duration at Rachel's Farm in Stirlingshire.

All Meals

3 nourishing, vegetarian meals daily.

Daily Yoga

Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Gentle, Nidra, Partner, and more.

Unlimited Use of Facilities

Full access to all grounds and facilities throughout your stay.

Evening Programs

Music and storytelling to round out the evenings.

Manuals

Training manuals for asana and philosophy.

What's Not Included

Travel

We can help arrange airport and train transfers.

Textbooks

4 textbooks are required. Links sent after registration.

Alcoholic Beverages

This training is completely substance free.

Optional experiences such as massage therapy, whisky tastings, or excursions into nearby villages and the Trossachs National Park can be arranged through the property's concierge services.

Investment

Shared Room

$4,950

$500 deposit to secure your spot

Paired with same-sex attendees in a single room with en-suite bath.

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Private Room

$5,950

$500 deposit to secure your spot

Your own room with en-suite bath for the duration of the training.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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"I was looking for something beyond asana, and that is exactly what this training offered. At the end, I am a better human, teacher, yoga practitioner and a humble student for life."

Stephanie, RYT-200

Required Texts

The following textbooks are required and should be purchased prior to the beginning of the course:

Teaching Yoga 2nd edition by Mark Stephenson

Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel

Meditations from the Mat by Rolf Gates

Yoga Adjustments: Philosophy, Principals and Techniques by Mark Stephens

Your Teachers

Sheila Ewers

Lead Teacher

Sheila Ewers

E-RYT 500, YACEP — Yoga Alliance

Sheila trained at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and has been practicing and teaching for more than 20 years, accumulating over 10,000 teaching hours. In 2011, she created Blue Lotus Yoga, LLC, which operated across two locations in Johns Creek and Duluth, GA. Under Blue Lotus, she launched a comprehensive teacher training program, an online studio platform, and developed Sweet Tea Yoga Festival in Alpharetta, GA. She is a published author and served as Yoga Editor for Natural Awakenings Atlanta Magazine from 2019 through 2021.

Today, Sheila owns and operates SEEK Yoga and Travel. She holds additional certifications in Meditation, Yin Yoga, Thai Yoga, Bodywork, and Yoga Nidra and has trained with dozens of internationally known teachers. As a former Professor of American Literature, she loves to explore the intersection between philosophy, poetry, religion, nature, and yoga and often brings that synthesis into her work. She will forever consider herself a student of this ancient and beautiful practice.

Shannon LeMintier

Collaborating Teacher

Shannon LeMintier

RDN, IFNCP, E-RYT 500, YACEP

Shannon is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Yoga Alliance–certified teacher and continuing education provider joining Sheila as a collaborating teacher. She has been a dedicated student and practitioner of yoga for more than 25 years and brings over three decades of experience in health, movement, and mindful living. As the founder of Whole Living Nutritionist, she integrates nutrition, movement, and lifestyle practices to support sustainable well-being and a deeper relationship with daily life.

Outside of her integrative and functional wellness private practice, Shannon teaches yoga and leads retreats internationally, offering classes that emphasize breath-led movement, thoughtful alignment, and awareness both on and off the mat. Her work is influenced by years of global travel, study, and a deep appreciation for nature, culture, and the rhythms that support a thriving life. Above all, Shannon continues to see herself as a lifelong student of yoga.

Ancient Ways, Inner Paths

Oct 31 – Nov 20, 2027

Stirlingshire, Scotland

Graduates leave with

200-hour Yoga Alliance certification (RYT-200 eligible)

The ability to safely design and lead yoga classes

A deep understanding of yoga philosophy and anatomy

Confidence in their teaching voice

A powerful community formed through immersive study


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