This 40-hour online course, presented by Hayley Winter, founder of the Institute of Yoga Sports Science® (YSS), bridges the gap between yoga and sport. It is designed for yoga teachers who want to merge the traditional practice of yoga with contemporary sports science. The course offers a specialised pathway for teaching sports-specific yoga to athletes of all ages and abilities, while also equipping you to work confidently with the general public.

Hayley has developed a scientifically grounded methodology that has been refined over more than two decades and further validated through seven years of case study research. Within this module, you will gain the insight, resources, theoretical understanding, and embodied experience required to integrate the ancient wisdom of yoga with the principles of modern sports science in a practical and accessible way.

You will learn how to tailor your yoga classes to meet the distinct needs of athletes across a wide range of sports. The module focuses on evidence-based methods designed to minimise injury risk and optimise performance. Importantly, these techniques are not limited to athletic populations; they are equally valuable for anyone seeking to enhance physical resilience, mobility, recovery, and mental focus through intelligent yoga practice.

Hayley’s teaching is rooted in functional movement and biomechanical principles. This approach empowers you as a yoga teacher to adapt and apply yoga effectively in a variety of professional settings - whether you are working in a gym environment, trackside with a team, in a yoga studio, or within one-to-one private sessions. You will develop the confidence to assess, plan, and deliver classes that are purposeful, safe, and performance-informed.

The course is designed to support both personal and professional development, making it a powerful investment in your career progression. As the demand for sport-informed yoga continues to grow, this training positions you at the forefront of an evolving field, expanding your vocational opportunities and professional credibility.

From day one, you will gain access to valuable, ready-to-use resources, including comprehensive yoga sequences and practical teaching tools that can be implemented immediately. These materials are designed to accelerate your learning and support you in integrating new knowledge into your teaching with clarity and confidence. Whether you are working with dedicated yoga practitioners or competitive athletes, you will have structured, research-informed frameworks to guide your work.

Yoga is no longer an unknown quantity within sport. There is increasing recognition from sporting organisations, coaches, and performance teams of the benefits that intelligent yoga can bring to training environments. This module responds directly to that demand, offering a progressive and integrated approach to athletic development and general fitness.

Whether your goal is to specialise in working with athletes, broaden your professional scope, or deepen your understanding of the relationship between yoga and sports science, this module provides a clear and credible pathway forward. Working with Hayley offers you the opportunity to expand your expertise, refine your teaching, and contribute meaningfully to the future of yoga in sport.

Course Dates:

Starts: May 2nd 2026

Ends: July 11th 2026

4 Live interactive, online sessions with Hayley Winter.

May 16th, 2026

2 June 6th, 2026

3 June 20th, 2026

4 July 4th, 2024

Each session lasts 1.5 hour (s). All sessions recorded

Venue Address:

Online Portal at the Institute of Yoga Sports Science

Cost:

Early bird discount and save £100 when you enroll before April 11th, 2026, and pay £597. After that, the fee will be £697.

Need a more flexible option? A payment plan lets you split the cost into three installments of £247 each.

Booking - For more information, please contact info@yogasportscience.com

Click here for course details and enrollment: https://instituteofyogasportscience.mykajabi.com/yoga-for-athletes-40-hour-accredited-online-course