Creative Theming for Yoga Classes, Workshops & Retreats CPD
Next In-Person Course: 28th – 31st May 2026
A highly practical course which delves deeper into understanding, experiencing, embodying and teaching philosophy and the subtle energies within a yoga setting. During this course you will explore how to bring themes to life for your students whether in a weekly class, a longer workshop or how to plan the journey of a longer retreat. You will learn how to theme around the Chakras, Elements, Seasons, Koshas and other Yogic Philosophy. Whilst this is a course for teachers, you can also take it as a personal exploration and retreat.
For those who are unable to make the in person date, Louise has an online Chakra and Elements course which you can take in your own time.
By the end of this course you will:
- Have reviewed the subtle energy bodies and associated concepts to include – elements, meridians, nadis, koshas, chakras and sound vibrations
- Have a deeper understanding of each of the 7 main chakras, their affects and how we can recognise & support imbalances
- Have a deeper understanding of each element – earth, air, fire, water and ether – their relationship to chakras and meridians, their affects and how we can recognise & support imbalances
- Have taken part in 7 classes each themed around a different chakra and their respective elements
- Have taken part in 1 class themed around all 7 chakras and their respective elements
- Have taken part in various chakra & element themed meditations & practiced teaching them in pairs
- Be able to teach a 7 week chakra course, lead a chakra themed workshop or retreat, theme a class around a chakra
- Be able to teach a 5 week element course, lead an element themed workshop or retreat, theme a class around an element
- Explore how to theme around the seasons, pagan festivals, & moon phases
- Create themes that inspire and resonate with your own experience
- Learn how to weave the Koshas and other Yogic themes into your offerings
course structure:
- You will receive a detailed manual with all theory and practical aspects clearly covered for future reference (This is a PDF which can be downloaded).
- You will receive a copy of each of the lesson plans taught on the course
- 7 practices for each Chakra
- An element practices workshop and teaching tips discussion
- 3 hour Journey Through the Chakras workshop
- 2 hour class exploring the Koshas
- A workshop around theming seasonally
- Participate in practical exercises to find your own authentic lesson plans based on your experience
Course pre-requisites: 200hr yoga teacher training or equivalent (unless attending for self development)
Assessment:
- Read the course manual
- Attend a Chakra class with another teacher
- Create your own themed workshop, teach it, receive feedback and send your tutor, Louise, a plan with reflection on how it went
- Submit a reflection essay on your experience of working with your theme
- Submit a journal of how you found sharing the element meditations and attending another teacher’s chakra class
- Worksheet
certification:
- You will receive a Harmonise Training Certificate for 35 hours CPD upon successful completion of the course
- Yoga Alliance registered students can use these hours either as CPD
- OR towards their 300hr advanced teacher training with Harmonise
- A certificate of attendance will be issued for those attending for self development
about your tutor:
Louise Windsor has been teaching yoga since 2012 and is also a Reiki healer. Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, meditation, pranayama, and energetics is her passion. Louise teaches regular classes, workshops, retreats and teacher trainings and incorporates energetics into all of her teachings which are highly accessible. Amongst others, she has trained under Norman Blair, US teacher Sarah Powers, Bernie Clarke and Paul Grilley. She loves to continue learning for her own practice and to benefit her students and has recently introduced healing sound instruments into her meditations. Louise is Yoga Alliance CEP registered and is a senior teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK) which means she has taught over 3000 hours and is a continuing education provider.
course dates & investment
IN-PERSON COURSE: 28th – 31st May 2026
4 Day Course at Revitalise, Brighton & Hove
Each day runs 10am – 5.30pm
SUPER Earlybird £530 – ends 16th Jan 2026
Earlybird £550 – Book by 16th March 2026
Full price £595
Payment plan available: Choose this option when completing your registration. A 25% deposit is payable on booking.
CHAKRA ONLINE COURSE: Start any time!
Can’t make it in person? We have full Chakra & Element course online that you can complete it in your own time. You will have ongoing access so can repeat the course as many times as you like!
One installment: £360
Payment plan: Spread over 3 months
£120 on registration followed by 2 additional payments of £120 each month.
Got questions? Click here for a free course overview and sample class.
This course is part of the 300hr advanced yoga teacher training certificate with Harmonise, although it can also be taken as a stand alone CPD course and for self development.
Click here to find out more about the Harmonise 300hr YTT.
TESTIMONIALS
“I cannot recommend Louise’s chakras course more highly. Interesting, insightful, accessible, fun and delivered by a true expert in this field. Both the content and structure (1 chakra covered per week, with a combination of theory and practice) were fantastic, and will be super useful to anyone who wants to develop their understanding of the area – whether for your own personal interest/practice, or for teaching/professional purposes. Louise’s knowledge and passion shine through. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
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“Louise holds a beautiful nurturing space and really embodies the teaching she shares”
