An opportunity to explore the approach of Vanda Scaravelli. The intensive includes practical asana work with a number of respected teachers in classes and workshops, and some theoretical work in the form of theory workshops and essay writing. The 'intensive" aims to give you an understanding of how to approach your own practice according to Scaravelli principles as well as an understanding of the "principles" behind this work. The intensive is open to yoga practitioners with an interest in Scaravelli yoga and to teacher trainees. The module is suitable for those who wish to experience the subtlety of this approach as a means to integrate this method into their practice or teaching. As there is no formal "Scaravelli" teacher training available this is an opportunity to start to absorb these teachings- on a path that will take you along your own journey.

The intensive is accredited by Yoga Alliance for those on the BCY Diploma (500 hour) course and can be used as one of the 2 essential intensives for this course by trainees on either the 2010 or 2011 Diploma intake. 

To fulfill the module you must attend/ complete the following requirements:

1. One 1/2 day workshop with Sophie Hoare

2. Three other day (or equivalent in 1/2 days) workshops with either Caroline Reid Sinclair, Caroline Laing or Bill Woods.

3. Three months of weekly classes with either Jessica Eveleigh, Caroline Reid Sinclair, Caroline Laing or Bill Woods, plus a written diary outlining these classes.

4. Two 1/2 day theory workshops with Jessica Eveleigh, plus an essay 

The following dates are available for the above workshops - please ensure you keep the dates free to fulfill the conditions of the course: 

1. Sophie Hoare Workshop dates: 

Friday 15th April 2011 Kelston Town Hall 

Please pre-book through This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it as places are limited and fill quickly

Later dates will be available for the 2011 intake 

2. Other Workshop dates:

Caroline Reid-Sinclair at BCY.  

Sunday 10.00am-1.00pm on 13th Feb

Sunday 10.00am-16.00pm 3rd April

Sunday 10.00am-16.00pm on 15th May includes film of Vanda Scaravelli & discussion

Sunday 10.00am-16.00pm on 3rd July includes film of Diane Long & discussion 

Sunday 10am - 1pm on 9th October

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 Later workshop dates tbc. and will appear here as they are announced

3. The classes:

Note: classes are not included in the course fee and should be arranged separately with the teacher of your choice.

Classes/Teachers include:

Jessica Eveleigh:

Thursdays 19.45 - 21.15 at BCY

This is an intimate class with max 7 students, book here 

Caroline Reid Sinclair:

Mondays  19.15 at Southville Centre,

Tuesdays 19.15 at Relaxation Centre,

Thursdays or Fridays 10.00am at Quantock Road, Windmill Hill, BS3

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Caroline Lang:

Mondays 18:00 in St Werburghs

Please book through Caroline Laing on 01803 865252 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   

4. Theory Workshop

Friday July 1st 09:15-13:15 and Friday September 23rd 09:15am-13.15 both at BCY.

All trainees for both 2010 and 2011 courses must complete these dates as they will only run every 2 years.

''The sessions were great - very useful to embed the knowledge i've gained from attending Caroline's classes for several months.  It was good to be able to step back and discuss what we had found in practicing.  Jess was also great, she talked through the Scaravelli principles and allowed us to discuss our views and needs for the session'' Vicki, Intensive student 2011

Course dates and to apply:

Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it specifying which workshops and classes you are taking and that you are able to attend the obligatory workshops. From this we will specify your start and end date, assignment deadlines and certification from this module (and where relevant the whole 500 hour course). 

Contact hours: 44 minimum, plus study/ assignment time.

Cost to include all workshops- practical and theoretical, assignments and certification (separate certificate given) £425

This costs does NOT include the cost of your classes (likely to be £8 x 12= £96)