We want you to discover you!

Our values of community, connection and high quality education are embedded into everything that we do!

Our purpose at The Essence of Sadhana is to guide you on the path of awakening. A yoga school created first and foremost to celebrate the student. To honour the traditions of yoga yet encourage independent and critical thinking. We embrace that there are many paths of yoga and our job is to provide you with the knowledge and tools so you can choose what type of yoga teacher you wish to become.

Discover a transformative journey at our yoga teacher training school, where tradition meets modernity. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed with Yoga Alliance to equip aspiring instructors with both the foundational knowledge of classical yoga and the practical skills for today’s diverse world. Emphasising inclusivity, mindfulness, and adaptability, our training goes beyond asanas to foster personal growth and community connection. With experienced educators guiding you through innovative teaching methods, philosophy, anatomy, and self-development, you will emerge as a confident leader ready to inspire others. Join us in creating a new wave of yogic practitioners dedicated to holistic well-being, positive transformation and shake the world in a gentle way.

Our founder

This yoga school was created for the seeker, the ones yearning for depth beyond shape, the lovers of philosophy and all things that ignite your inner fire. The Essence of Sadhana yoga school was birthed in the early hours of the morning whilst nursing my son. A vision of a community that thrived off wellness of mind and openness of heart. A collective of teachers who gather in satsang and celebrate all that yoga offers.

After years of teaching, practicing and studying yoga what I have learnt is if we turn to our inner world with courage and humility, if we seek to remove the layers that keep us stuck in fear and separateness THIS is where we find the magic of yoga.

I am truly honoured to be leading these trainings and retreats alongside an incredible team of yoga teachers and professionals in their field. My promise to you is that I will teach you everything that I know, cheer you on and celebrate all you bring to the world as you unlock your potential. Together, let’s share the essence of yoga with the world.

We stand on the shoulders of giants!

A special thank you to my teachers who without this would not be possible. To Ty Landrum for his poetry, mythology, storytelling and teaching me the roots of Hatha Yoga. To Rose Baudin who awakened my shakti and taught me the living tradition and embodiment of Tantra. To Erin Evans who taught me the power of speech and hidden gems of asana. Thank you to every teacher who has mentored me and believed in this vision.

Meet the team

Our yoga teacher training team is dedicated to nurturing your aspirations, whether you are aiming to deepen your practice, enhance your skills, or lead others on their wellness journey. Each member of our team brings a unique perspective and wealth of experience to the table, ensuring a comprehensive learning environment.

“The Essence of Sadhana has changed my life in so many ways. A huge thank you to the teachers for holding space for me. I signed up for this course as a way to stay on track in my own personal healing journey, without expectations to gain wonderful friends, mentors and achieving goals I never thought I was able to achieve. This course has transformed my life and I am so grateful for this experience”.

Elyse Cochrane