In-Person - Yoga Alliance Approved

25H CET

Alignment, Assists and Adjustments Training

WITH STEWART GILCHRIST

Course Dates: 11 - 13 September 2026

For training related enquiries please contact us at school@indabayoga.com

OVERVIEW

This training will offer the student the opportunity to learn alignment, adjusts and assists under the tutelage of Stewart Gilchrist who has been teaching hands on Modern Postural Yoga for over 25 years.

By attending this training participants will be:

1. Made aware of: (a) health and safety issues (b) risk assessment (c) issues central to inappropriate touch and “Me Too” (d) the need for a relevant legal disclaimers.

2. Able to provide alignment, appropriate assists, adjusts and use of props for a variety of warm ups and Surya Namaskara A and B.

3. Able to provide alignment, appropriate assists, adjusts and use of props for a wide diversity of asanas and their connective vinyasas within a required sequence.

4. Given a detailed introduction to the use esoteric alignment and the function of chakras in a vinyasa class.

5. Provided with a safe and considerate environment and an invaluable opportunity to gain important hands experience of alignment, assists and adjusts under the expert guidance, knowledgeable and authoritative teaching of Stewart and his assistants.

Course Information

*8 hour homework will be assigned by Stewart during the training.

A selection of Reading - recommended as an integration to the course

“The Alpha and Omega Of Trikonasana.” Prashant Iyenger

“Art of Adjusting.” Brian Cooper

“Yoga Adjustments” Mark Stephens

“Yoga assists” David life and Sharon Gannon

“Yoga Posture Adjustments” Stephanie Pappas

“Cool Yoga tricks” Miriam Austin

“The Art of Observing and Adjusting” Jung Doohwa

“Astanga Adjustments” Mel Cooper

Eligibility and Prerequisite

This training is for Yoga teachers who want to gain hands-on and theoretical experience of alignment, assist and adjusts in a Modern Postural Yoga practice.

Accreditation

The training is counted towards the 25-Hour Continuing Education through the Yoga Alliance.

25 Hours Continuing Education digital certificate will be provided after completion of the full training and required homework. All the modules must be attended in order to receive the certificate.

Venue:

Indaba Yoga Studio

Tuition Fee:

Early bird until 9th July: £400

Regular price from 2nd July: £450

For training related enquiries please contact us at school@indabayoga.com

LEAD TEACHER

Stewart Gilchrist

Stewart has been teaching hands on Modern Postural Yoga for over 25 years.  In that time he has acquired a wealth of experience from around the world in the practices of Astanga Mysore, Jivamukti and Vinyasa Krama.  He a has a Masters degree, MA in Traditions of Yoga and Meditation from SOAS University where he is a current PhD Candidate.

Stewart has been a Senior registered Yoga Teacher and Trainer Pro with Yoga Alliance professional for  many years and has trained over 500 teachers at 200/300 and 500 Hr level.  He teaches in London and regularly in India, Sri Lanka,  Vienna, Paris, Dublin, Dubai and many other Yoga centres globally.

The field of Alignment, Adjusts and Assists is something that Stewart, and all his teachers that have been certified by East London School of Yoga, have gained a highly esteemed reputation for a high standard of safe and non-intrusive hands-on assistance within the international Yoga community.

Terms & Conditions

Course cancellation by student

• All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to school@indabayoga.com and verbal requests will not be considered.

• If you cancel your place prior to 11th July 2026, we will offer a refund minus 15% admin fee.

• If you cancel your place after 11th July 2026, Indaba is unable to offer you a refund. Indaba will endeavour to offer the course place to another student if the course is sold out and there is a waiting list. If your place can be offered to someone on the waiting list, Indaba will issue a refund minus 15% admin fee.

  Injury/medical conditions:

• In the difficult circumstances of you suffering a serious injury or any medical conditions before the training starts, Indaba School of Yoga team will support you and work out the best way for you to continue the course. You may still attend sessions and either adjust poses or just observe the classes.

• In exceptional medical circumstances, a refund minus 15% admin fee may be considered only where supported by documentation from a fully qualified medical practitioner confirming inability to attend the training. To receive the refund minus 15% admin fee, documentation must be received before the in person training starts.

• If such documentation cannot be provided, the cancellation will be treated as a standard cancellation under the terms above, and no refund will be issued.

• Pregnancy: You cannot attend this course if you are still in the first trimester of your pregnancy. You can attend this course if you have passed the first trimester, however you are required to inform us prior to booking.

• If you choose to withdraw from the course for any reason other than an approved medical circumstance as outlined above, no refund or deferral will be granted.

• Every approved refund is subject to a deduction of a 15% administration fee.

Withdrawal after commencement

• Once the in-person training has commenced, no refunds, credits, transfers, or deferrals will be issued under any circumstances, including but not limited to illness, injury, medical conditions, family emergencies, travel disruption, or personal circumstances.

• This policy applies regardless of any supporting documentation and overrides all other cancellation provisions once the training has started.

Insurance recommendation

We strongly recommend that participants arrange appropriate insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to illness, injury, medical conditions, travel disruption, personal emergencies, or any other situations within or beyond their control.

Certification requirement

Attendance at all teaching modules is mandatory in order to receive certification. Any missed hours may result in certification not being issued.

Course cancellation by Indaba

• In the unlikely event of extenuating circumstances, Indaba reserves the right to cancel the course at any time. If the course is cancelled prior to the course start, the course may be rescheduled and if students cannot attend the new course then 100% refunds will be made. If the course is cancelled part way through the course, Indaba will rearrange the remaining modules of the course and if this is not possible for students to attend, we will refund the remaining course on a pro-rata basis.

Course Policy:

• Indaba reserves the right to change the training venue at its discretion. Please note that students will not be eligible for a refund due to such changes. Any adjustments to the venue will be made solely at Indaba's discretion.

• Pets and children are not permitted in the training venue. Please refrain from bringing them, as we cannot grant access to the room, and our team is unable to look after them during the course. No refunds will be issued if this results in you having to leave the training.

• It is your responsibility to ensure that your credentials and contact details on your Indaba account are accurate. All training-related communication will be sent using the details registered on your account.

• If you arrive late, you may be denied entry, causing you to miss part of the training and become ineligible to receive the certificate. Refunds will not be issued for late arrivals.

• Polite and respectful behavior toward staff, teachers, assistants, and fellow students is mandatory. Failure to comply may result in removal from the training program without the opportunity to complete it, and no refunds will be issued.

• Indaba reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the Terms & Conditions, training structure and content. No refunds outside the specified terms will be offered.

Photography

Indaba reserves the right to photograph or film during the programme and to use these images for our website and marketing purposes.

By making a booking, you agree to the full T&Cs.