Creative Theming for Yoga Classes, Workshops & Retreats CPD
Thursday 28th – Sunday 31st May 2026
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.
This immersive and highly practical course invites you to delve deeper into yoga philosophy and the subtle energetic frameworks that underpin the practice, opening up rich and creative possibilities for theming your classes, workshops and retreats.
Rather than teaching sequences in isolation, you’ll learn how to create themed journeys for your students that weave movement, breath, language and philosophy into your teaching with intention.
Together, we’ll explore how to build meaningful themes for weekly classes, create depth and progression within workshops, and thoughtfully design the energetic arc of a retreat. We will learn about the Chakras, the Elements, the Seasons, the Koshas and wider philosophy, you’ll discover how to translate subtle concepts into embodied, accessible experiences.
This course is both practical and creative. You’ll leave with tools, ideas and renewed inspiration, as well as the confidence to trust your own voice and vision when designing your offerings.
Although created with teachers in mind, it can also be taken as a personal development opportunity, or retreat; a space to reconnect with your practice, creativity and inner landscape.
If you’re interested in exploring some of these themes but are unable to attend in person, an alternative is our Online Chakras and Elements CPD Course. It explores yoga philosophy and subtle energetic frameworks in greater depth and can be completed at your own pace.
By the end of this course you will:
- Have deepened your understanding of subtle energetic frameworks, including the elements, meridians, nadis, koshas, chakras and sound vibration
- Have a detailed insight into the seven main chakras their qualities, associated elements and how to recognise and gently support imbalances, within a yoga setting
- Have explored the five elements (earth, water, fire, air and ether), their relationship to the chakras and meridian system, and how these energies may present in practice
- Have experienced seven themed classes, each centred on a different chakra and its corresponding element
- Have taken part in a fully integrated class journey weaving together all seven chakras and elements
- Have practised and guided chakra- and element-inspired meditations, including opportunities to teach and receive feedback in pairs
- Feel confident designing and delivering a structured seven-week chakra course, a five-week element course, or themed workshops and retreats around these
- Have expanded your creative range by exploring seasonal theming, including around pagan festivals and lunar phases
- Have learned how to thoughtfully weave the Koshas and other yogic philosophy into cohesive, meaningful offerings
- Be able to create themes that feel authentic, inspired and rooted in your own experience
course structure:
- You will receive a detailed downloadable PDF manual covering both the theory and practical application for future reference
- You will receive copies of all lesson plans taught during the course
- Seven themed practices, each exploring an individual chakra
- An Elements-focused workshop with practical teaching guidance and discussion
- A three-hour Journey through the Chakras workshop experience
- A two-hour class exploring the Koshas in practice
- A workshop dedicated to seasonal theming and how to apply it creatively
- Opportunities to take part in practical exercises designed to help you develop authentic, experience-led lesson plans
Course pre-requisites: 200hr yoga teacher training or equivalent (unless attending for personal development)
Assessment:
- Read the course manual in full to consolidate both the theoretical and practical aspects of the training
- Attend a chakra-themed class led by another teacher
- Design and teach your own themed workshop and receive feedback, submit the lesson plan along with a written reflection
- Submit a reflective essay exploring your experience of working with your chosen theme
- Keep and submit a journal documenting your experience of sharing the element meditations and attending another teacher’s chakra class
- Complete and submit the course 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
CREATIVE THEMING 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.
