Neuroscience and Yoga

Neurobiomechanics

Saturday 10th May – Sunday 11th May 2025

9:00 am – 5:30 pm

20 Hours

with Sarah Rumble E-RYT500

Empower Your Teaching, Empower Your Students


Unlock the potential of brain-based movement to enhance mobility, strength, balance, and even reduce the perception of pain.

This course blends neurobiomechanics with yoga, tapping into the brain’s capabilities to create powerful, near-instant improvements in movement through targeted nervous system exercises. Designed to be both inspiring and practical, this approach empowers yoga professionals to deepen their teaching, adding a transformative dimension to their classes and client offerings.

Meet Sarah 

With over 1,000 hours of Yoga Alliance training, Sarah is a dedicated and experienced yoga instructor, holding certifications in Hatha Yoga (200hr YTTC), Pranayama (150hr TT), Ayurveda Health Counseling (600hr), Pregnancy Yoga (95hr TT), and Neurobiomechanics (30hr TT). She is currently expanding her knowledge in Neuroscience through the School of Z-Health.

Before discovering her passion for yoga, Sarah was a college lecturer, bringing a strong background in education and a commitment to holistic health. Her teaching approach empowers students to explore their potential, cultivating kindness, body appreciation, and a sense of wonder.

Curriculm Overview

Fundamentals of Neurology

  • Overview: Understand essential neural anatomy and its relationship to movement and yoga practice.
  • Application: Build a foundation to inform safe and effective neurobiomechanics exercises.

Brain Maps

  • Focus: Learn how sensory input and joint movements can enhance movement quality.
  • Techniques: Use specific stimuli to refine and support brain-body connection in yoga.

Visual and Vestibular Systems

  • Overview: Work with eye and middle ear exercises to improve balance and physical strength.
  • Application: Practical drills that support spatial awareness, focus, and stability.

Brain Stem and Cranial Nerves

  • Focus: Explore exercises that influence tone in extension and flexion through brainstem and cranial nerve activation.
  • Benefits: Enhance movement fluidity and comfort with unique drills that can feel magical in their effects.

Cerebellum

  • Overview: Get playful with balance, accuracy, and coordination to foster smoother, more controlled movement.
  • Exercises: Engage in cerebellum-based drills that can enhance your practice’s grace and precision.

Modern Meets Ancient

  • Connection: Discover the parallels between modern neuroscience and the insights of ancient yogic traditions.
  • Integration: Explore how neurobiomechanics aligns with and deepens traditional yoga principles.

Hypermobility

  • Definition: Understand hypermobility and its impact on movement and joint stability.
  • Empowerment: Learn neurobiomechanics techniques to safely support hypermobile students.

Course Benefits

  • Empower Yourself and Students: Equip yourself with cutting-edge knowledge to inspire confidence and ease in movement.
  • Enhance Your Teaching Skills: Introduce a fresh layer to your practice, expanding the depth and value of your offerings.
  • Practical, Fun, and Enriching: This course provides actionable insights, drills, and techniques you can apply immediately to benefit yourself and your students.

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  • Deposit
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  • £345
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  • Pay in Full
  • £295
  • Available until 2 weeks before the course start date (early bird)
  • Special Aumni Price
  • £275
  • For those who have attended a 20 hour CPD or more with the Breathing Space

There are 4 payment options 


Option 1
Pay in Full Early Bird – £295 total

Includes discount for Prompt Payment

Available until 2 weeks prior to course start date, after this time, full price £345 is applied- see option 4


Option 2
Pay Deposit then balance – £345 total

£100  non-refundable deposit

£245 remaining balance  due 2 weeks before the course


Option 3
Special Alumni Price – £275 total  (paid in full)

For those who have paid for or undertaken any Breathing Space Teacher Training (minimum 20 hours) – Courses include Yin Yoga (40 hours), Chair Yoga (20 hours), Hatha Yoga (200 hours), Aerial Yoga (20 hours), Yoga Nidra (30 hours), Trauma Informed Yoga (20 hours)

Option 4 Pay in Full / Full Price  – £345

Within 2 weeks of course start date


What is included 

Handouts/Manual

2 days in-person learning

Use of Props (please bring your own mat)


What’s not included 

Accommodation, travel, food, snacks, insurance.

Please ensure you have insurance to cover any travel and accommodation expenses in case this training is unexpectedly canceled or if you are unable to attend due to illness, bereavement, or similar circumstances.


Cancellation Policy / refunds

1. Non-Refundable Policy
All payments for this course are non-refundable and non-transferable. Once enrolled, participants are committing to attend the full duration of the course and no refunds or credits will be issued for any reason, including cancellation or non-attendance.

2. Deposit Terms
For those selecting a deposit payment option, the deposit is non-refundable. The balance must be paid in full by the specified date (two weeks prior to the course start date) to retain your place in the course.

3. Completion Requirements
Full attendance (100%) is mandatory for course completion. No partial refunds will be issued for failure to attend or complete the course.

4. Unexpected Cancellation by Organiser
In the unlikely event that the course is canceled by the organiser, a full refund of the course fees will be provided. Please note, however, that the organiser is not liable for any additional expenses incurred, such as travel, accommodation, or insurance. Participants are encouraged to obtain appropriate insurance coverage for such expenses.

5. Personal Circumstances
If a participant cannot attend due to personal reasons, including illness, bereavement, or other unforeseen circumstances, the course fee remains non-refundable. Please ensure you have insurance to cover any travel and accommodation expenses in case  you are unable to attend due to illness, bereavement, or similar circumstances.

This in-person training takes place in our beautiful yoga shala in the centre of the city in Derby.

14 George Street

Derby

DE1 1EH

Exclusive customer parking available – all day parking just £3 (paid on arrival at reception) 

Cancellation Policy / refunds

1. Non-Refundable Policy
All payments for this course are non-refundable and non-transferable. Once enrolled, participants are committing to attend the full duration of the course and no refunds or credits will be issued for any reason, including cancellation or non-attendance.

2. Deposit Terms
For those selecting a deposit payment option, the deposit is non-refundable. The balance must be paid in full by the specified date (two weeks prior to the course start date) to retain your place in the course.

3. Completion Requirements
Full attendance (100%) is mandatory for course completion. No partial refunds will be issued for failure to attend or complete the course.

4. Unexpected Cancellation by Organiser
In the unlikely event that the course is canceled by the organiser, a full refund of the course fees will be provided. Please note, however, that the organiser is not liable for any additional expenses incurred, such as travel, accommodation, or insurance. Participants are encouraged to obtain appropriate insurance coverage for such expenses.

5. Personal Circumstances
If a participant cannot attend due to personal reasons, including illness, bereavement, or other unforeseen circumstances, the course fee remains non-refundable. Please ensure you have insurance to cover any travel and accommodation expenses in case  you are unable to attend due to illness, bereavement, or similar circumstances.

Breathing Space School of Yoga

High-quality, Ethical Teacher training in Derby, East Midlands

SIGNS OF A HIGH-QUALITY, ETHICAL COURSE

  • The great-value fee reflects quality and is a sign of an ethically run Yoga School (no random discounts and gimmicks to sell courses – what you see is what you get – quality and excellence).
  • Your trainers will have a minimum of 8 years teaching experience.
  • Your lead teacher will teach the majority of the training and holds ERYT500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with a level 2 qualification)
  • Your courses are accredited by Yoga Alliance International and count towards your ongoing CPD
  • Your course complies with elevated Yoga Alliance Standards
  • Our faculty comprises a number of Internationally recognised Trainers who are experts in their field and write their own modules.
  • A personalised, friendly and inclusive learning environment.
  • Quality ongoing, expert mentoring.
  • A luxury, fully equipped Yoga Shala in which to undertake your trainings.