Rooted in Tradition.
Enriched by Scotland.
Set on a working farm amid the quiet beauty of the Scottish countryside, Ancient Ways, Inner Paths is a deeply immersive journey into the heart of yoga. Rooted in traditional teachings and enriched by community, contemplation, and connection to the land, this training invites you to slow down, study deeply, and discover your authentic voice as both practitioner and teacher. Through daily practice, philosophy, meditation, and meaningful dialogue, you'll gain not only the knowledge to teach yoga, but a richer understanding of the path itself.
This training meets the most rigorous Yoga Alliance enhanced curriculum standards.
Curriculum
3-Week Immersive 200-Hour YTT
Rachel's Farm, Stirlingshire, Scotland
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.
"Sheila has a way of meeting you exactly where you are. Her teaching is deep, generous, and completely without pretense. I came to learn how to teach yoga. I left understanding why it matters."
Sarah M., RYT-200
Dates, Times & Location
To achieve certification, you must attend all sessions.
Students will arrive at Rachel’s Farm on October 31, 2026. Sessions will be conducted daily between 6:30am and 9pm with breaks for lunch and dinner. November 6 and 13 will be free days to spend as you wish.
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.
Investment:
Your Investment for the full three week immersion including lodging and meals is $4950 for Shared Accommodations, or $5950 for a Private Room.
$500 Deposit is required to secure your spot, and the remaining balance will be charged in 4 even payments November 2, 2026, March 1, 2027, August 2, 2027 and October 1, 2027.
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: Philosopy, Principals and Techniques by Mark Stephens
Your Trainers
Sheila Ewers
Sheila Ewers is an ERYT 500 and YACEP teacher certified through Yoga Alliance. She trained at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. With over 10,000 teaching hours, she has been practicing and teaching for more than 20 years. In 2011, she created Blue Lotus Yoga, LLC which operated in two physical location in Johns Creek and Duluth, GA, Under Blue Lotus, she also launched a comprehensive teacher training, 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. She has trained hundreds of yoga teachers who are activiley sharing the practice all over the globe.
Today, Sheila owns and operates SEEK Yoga and Travel, a full service yoga platform designed to help students and seekers of all sorts develop tools for deepening consciousness, developing connection and living lives of joyful embodiment. Sheila holds additional certifications in Meditation, Yin Yoga, Thai Yoga, Bodywork, and Yoga Nidra and has trained with dozens of internationally known yoga and meditation teachers. She leads Yoga Teacher Training at both the 200 and 300-hour levels, hosts retreats and workshops internationally and provides spiritual and professional coaching. As a former Professor of American literature, Sheila loves to explore the intersection between philosophy, poetry, religion, nature, and yoga and often brings that synthesis into her work. She continues to take advantage of every opportunity to train and learn and will forever consider herself a student of this ancient and beautiful practice.
Shannon LeMintier
Shannon Lemintier, RDN, IFNCP, E-RYT 500, YACEP, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Yoga Alliance–certified teacher and continuing education provider. 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.
Shannon has spent her career helping individuals reconnect with their bodies through a blend of ancient and modern health science and the embodied wisdom of yoga. 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. She offers 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 and is grateful for the opportunity to share this practice with others.