We love our students (and the community we have created over the years) and nothing makes us happier than to hear how much they have enjoyed and learnt from our courses…
Here are some of the lovely things our wonderful students have to say about our courses:
YIN YOGA
It was a great experience to attend TT-Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra with Melanie as one of the teachers.With an open mind and a warm heart she shares her deep knowledge of Yoga
Rose-Marie, Sweden
I wholeheartedly recommend Melanie Cooper teacher training. I just completed a Yin and Nidra TT with her and Jennie Wadsten and they both shared their immense knowledge in a fun way. Melanie is so calm and has a beautiful energy and her knowledge of Nidra, Yin, Anatomy and more is impressive. Thank you
Cynthia, Ibiza
I did a four-day Yin Teacher Training with Melanie at Bristol school of Yoga. She is informed through and through and super-experienced as a trainer. A lovely being who radiates yoga and has skills to share her enquiry. This was a great grounding in yin, inspiring and confidence-building in terms of professional practice and personal development. Oh, and Bollywood dancing to break it up. Win, win win.
Fiona, United Kingdom
I thoroughly enjoyed the Yin Yoga Intensive. I attended on Zoom and I found that the course translated very well to Zoom. Melanie worked hard to ensure that we were all included and had a great experience whether on Zoom or in the studio. I found the manuals to be very good and they are a resource that I will return to in the future. Melanie is a very warm and knowledgeable teacher and I enjoyed learning from her. She made the classes fun (Bollywood dancing as well) but shared a great deal of knowledge with us. The teaching practice was optional but I found it to be very useful and confidence building. I learned a lot and felt confident to teach a Yin Class
Su, United Kingdom
Thank you for this really juicy and nourishing course. Really well paced, information clearly and precisely explained. Lots of practical opportunities to practice and teach. Great group of people, lovely space, great props. The Bollywood dancing always adds the sparkle. It was fantastic, thank you.
Nicola, United Kingdom
Really great course. Great manuals provided, really clear and well structured. In particular love the pose manual with a photo for each pose and plenty of space to take notes. Very handy to be able to follow in manual and take notes alongside when it felt necessary. Thank you
Lissa, United Kingdom
Fantastic course! Mel’s knowledge and enthusiasm really brought the intensive alive, creating a safe space for all of us. She also brought simplicity and passion to the indepth topic of Chinese medicine. Couldn’t recommend this intensive enough. If you’re on the fence about Yin Yoga, this intensive will make you fall curious and in love with it!
Eponine, United Kingdom
If you would like to join us on an upcoming Yin Yoga course, please follow this link:
https://www.melaniecooper.co.uk/yin-yoga-overview
YOGA NIDRA
It was a fantastic online experience. I hadn't done a training online before so didn't know what to expect. It felt like a mini retreat in my own home, and I'm surprised how well the group bonded. The course was really informative and I am still learning going back over my notes. I would definitely recommend the training and hope to do more in the future. The administration is super efficient and all questions answered. An excellent experience. Thank you Melanie and Jennie.
Vicky UK
I am so glad that I chose to train with Jennie and Melanie. All the admin stuff was dealt with really promptly and clearly, which always makes me feel, things will go well. The course content was excellent and clearly presented in the accompanying manual but none of this would mean anything if the teaching didn't match up. The teaching was a-ma-zing! Melanie's knowledge, love for her work and kind, compassionate teaching style, exceeded expectations. There was a real feeling of support created by Melanie among the group; even on line, the feeling of being with like-minded, people, wanting to do and deliver their best, was fab. The course gave me the knowledge and confidence to teach what and how I wanted. I absolutely recommend learning with this team.
Debbie, UK
Melanie, Jennie are the most humble, knowledgable and accepting team I’ve ever come across. Their approach to teacher training is unmatched and I am wholeheartedly glad I chose them to train with them.
Amy, UK
One of the best training experiences I've had. Thanks so much for the knowledge, research, support and what a lovely group x
Alison, UK
Thank you both for a really insightful and well-structured course that was beautifully delivered. I enjoyed all the opportunities to experience different approaches to Yoga Nidra and now have the confidence and the knowledge to start offering sessions myself. I ended the course with a heart full of gratitude and a mind full of ideas.
Penelope Uk
Beautiful 3 days with Melanie and Jennie learning their incredible wisdom and magic of yoga nidra. Such an in-depth course for just 3 days. I found it so fascinating, it opened my mind, heart and soul. I can’t wait to continue learning more about this amazing practice and weaving it into my life. Thank you so much.
Bryony Uk
“It was a dream come true to participate in the Yoga Nidra TTC. The online teaching worked well for Nidra and the structure of the course was flawless. Melanie Cooper and Jennie Wadsten are teachers to teachers. The chemistry is just fantastic - bringing together vast amounts of scientific knowledge and practical information. Then there’s that sense of humour! I felt 100% ready to teach after the course. Heartfelt thank-you 💗”
Henna, Spain
The online Nidra course was simply amazing from beginning to end. Jennie and Melanie are such inspiring teachers, they are both full of knowledge and experience and are super supportive, I learnt so much over 3 fantastic days and I now have the confidence to teach Yoga Nidra to my students. I'll definitely be signing up for more courses with them in the future. Thank you so much Jennie and Melanie. X
Rachel, United Kingdom
Last weekend, I spent 3 (virtual) days of absolute bliss with Jennie Wadsten and Melanie Cooper when I attended their course of Yoga Nidra training. Apart from the numerous Yoga Nidra practices that enable me to relax (very much needed) and enjoy the rest for a whole weekend (a luxury), their organisation of the online training course was impeccable and incredibly supportive, providing a lots of information, research articles, links, training tips, laughter (yes that too!) - all was well done and an incredible asset to add to my teaching skills. Thank you Ladies ❤😀🌈
Ross, Italy
Fun, informative, supportive! Just completed a Yoga Nidra course and I cant recommended enough. Melanie is like a encyclopaedia of knowledge she has a teaching style that not only do you absorb but really makes you think and reflect. Thank you
Kerry, United Kingdom
If you would like to join us on an upcoming Yoga Nidra course, please follow this link:
https://www.melaniecooper.co.uk/yoga-nidra-overview
SEQUENCING
The sequencing course is an amazing course, really worthwhile! It has provided me with a framework for classes as well as inspiring great ideas for future sequences. I came away with one complete sequence and many ideas for others! Mel and Jennie are fab teachers, I love their approach to yoga and the way they deliver the classes, it is truly inspiring. They provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment.
Sarah, United Kingdom
Melanie is an inspirational font of wonderful knowledge and wisdom. She has a gentle quality that leads you in, delivering flowing classes or teachings with clear love, passion and experience.
Natasha, United Kingdom
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ANATOMY
Melanie is an incredibly knowledgeable teacher with so much wisdom as well as impressive knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics. Her classes and teacher training both create a space that allows you to go deep and learn so much in a space held with lightness and love. An excellent teacher both of yoga and of other teachers.
Zoe, United Kingdom
Anatomy nerd out in real life with @theshalalondon
Beyond exciting to be in the studio with other students and teachers! 😆
First day of fourday creative anatomy course did not disappoint ... what a unique take on taking account of and understanding student’s anatomy in teaching yoga! 🙏🏻
Kate, United Kingdom
Thank you to these two beautiful humans for filling my brain with anatomy knowledge for the past four days. I have learned so, so much. You bring lightness and fun to a subject that could be (very) dull to learn. I have enjoyed the ability to join in the practical sessions and communicate with the other students - virtual learning has opened so much for me
Anita, United Kingdom
All things yoga anatomy ... including the breath and the science of pain. Fascinating!🤩 Truly blown away with how comprehensive my Creative Anatomy course @theshalalondon was - part of my Level 2 Teacher Training. It takes real skill as an educator to convey such complex information effectively and accessibly; @stu_girling and @melaniexcooper did it beautifully. Gratitude 🙏🏻
To top it off they made us feel relaxed in such a time of fear and well, just able to be ourselves ... oh, and having fun is a given with these two! 🤣 My mind is now buzzing with rethinking lots of cues I use and excited 😆 to implement some anatomical logic on my sequencing.
Kate, United Kingdom
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PRANAYAMA COURSE
Melanie is simply the most amazing teacher! She creates a wonderful sense of safety, honesty and community. If you can do a course with her - do it! You'll learn loads, be nurtured and have fun!
This course covered a broad range of breathing techniques and the science behind it. There was plenty of room for embodying the practices, and the whole course was well prepared and facilitated in the way I have come to look forward to when studying with Melanie. I finished the course with a deeper understanding of Pranayama, its benefits and contraindications, and very much enjoyed the process, I'd definitely recommend this course.
Caroline, UK
Emily, UK
I have really enjoyed the course it’s been the most relaxing and inspiring way to learn about pranayama in a much more detailed way than I have before, it has improved my own practice enormously and I already feel so much better for it.
Clare, UK
It's been such a great course, so well paced and structured, so much info but lots of time to experience and teach which really helped the learning. Rina and Melanie created such a warm and welcoming environment too. Mel's a fantastic teacher and Rina did a brilliant job of fielding all the questions and keeping us all organised and on track. Thank you!
Caroline, UK
Thank you and thank you for such a brilliant course
Lesley, UK
This was a fantastic and very comprehensive course. Melanie created a safe and fun environment in which to learn and teach the practices. It was a great mix of science, personal experience, and opportunities to teach. I loved the way everything was optional, this made having a go feel really safe and unintimidating. Brilliant!
Caroline, London
I have been practicing yoga for twenty years, I have been teaching for six. It was a long time that I wanted to deepen Pranayama both as a personal practice and to feel more confident in transmitting it to my students. I had no doubts that Melanie would offer a high quality teacher training (I did others with her and this was already a guarantee for me). However, this teacher training far exceeded my expectations. Melanie has enriched the cultural background I had on Pranayama with totally new contents for me, the scientific research, the sharing of her experiences and path, the practice sessions were surprising. I was afraid that not speaking fluent English I would feel in trouble and would “lose bits”, but with the support of the video manuals, slides and the ability to have continuous feedback with Melanie, it was unexpectedly easy. The atmosphere of the online classes was one of non-judgement and the possibility of expression (doubts, requests need for support). Melanie’s respect and harmony with Rina and Josephine was also perceived throughout the course. For me, being able to follow it from Italy was a wonderful opportunity. I will definitely recommend this teacher training to other people; I am enthusiastic about it.
Elisa, Italy
This course has been amazing. I am already using the teachings in my classes. I loved all the insights and yoga practices to prepare us for the breathwork. It’s been an amazing course and even though I only manage to do 2 live due to class commitments I knew that Melanie was always available if I needed advice. Thanks so much for an amazing course.
Sharon
Melanie is an excellent teacher, she relays the information in such a relatable way and I love all of the science, which she also explains really well. The course was really broad and I loved that it also covered the trauma too. 10/10
Pennie
I really loved this course. It has given me a deeper understanding and respect for Pranayama. I love Melanie’s way of teaching she makes everything accessible for everyone
Jenny
The teaching was very clear, very comfortable to understand as a not native English speaker. A good amount of information per week. The organization was comfortable. There was a feeling of community also I did not know anybody but felt like a circle through zoom. No pressure for teaching, the files made it easy to retreat it by myself again, which helped. Overall, great teaching and definitely recommendable.
Melanie makes all the practices and theory so accessible and understandable. I came away with so many great take aways. It also helped me to understand why certain practices maybe hadn’t worked for me in the past and why. The course also gave me confidence to share pranayama with my students.
The Pranayama course was excellent. Melanie’s teachings were thorough and presented with great clarity. The community of teachers and students was a joy to be part of and teaching practice with peers was incredibly valuable
Melanie has put together something really wonderful with this Pranayama TT. I loved every minute and would recommend it for any teacher who wishes to feel more confident including breath work in their classes or for those that just want to know more for their own personal practice.
The course was brilliant. I love Mel’s teaching style, she’s such a great teacher. Can’t wait to do more courses with her and The Shala
It was a fantastic learning experience, excellent content, clearly explained. Melanie always creates a lovely safe space in which to practice together as a group which really helps learning
This was a wonderful course, taught with skill, wisdom and generosity by Melanie, with wonderful input from other expert teachers too. I loved it”
RETREATS
Melanie is a fantastic teacher with an enormous knowledge of yoga. I have been to retreats, workshops and teacher training with Melanie, and I will go again.
Tina, Sweden
I have spent one week on Ibiza attending Yinyoga & YogaNidra TT and I can highly recommend it. The teaching was inspiring and Melanie share her knowledge generously. She is a warm and caring teacher.
Suzanne, Sweden
I have just completed the 75 hour Yin & Yoga Nidra with Mel and Jennie in Ibiza and it surpassed my expectations, a wealth of knowledge and a thorough, full programme has left me with renewed energy for teaching and in my own personal practice. Jennie’s experience, knowledge and passion (and boundless energy!) for what she does shines through and I am confident in taking my new skills out to my students and exploring these practices further.
Kerry, United Kingdom
I went on a yoga retreat in Greece and it was great! Very well organized, all star team of teacher, fun and challenging classes, yoga nidras, yummy food.Highly recommend!
Jerome, Myanmar
MENTORING
I've been part of Melanie's mentoring group over the last year and it has really helped me to solidify my thoughts and my direction as a teacher (and beyond!). We formed a close knit group and it was really helpful to share experiences and tips with other teachers. I got so much out of it, I'm doing it again next year.
Caroline, London
I think as Yoga teachers it's helpful to have support and connection with other yoga teachers. Melanie holds the space professionally with friendliness and compassion. Allowing each of us to share what was going on for us which really helps to feel heard and to explore yogic themes that we could relate to our life and yoga business. I can't recommend mentoring with her enough. We all enjoyed it so much we asked to keep it going after the year was up!
Louise, Uk
If you would like to join us on an upcoming retreat, please follow this link:
https://www.melaniecooper.co.uk/teacher-training
Thank you once again for the lovely feedback and reviews received to date!
If you would also like to review one of the courses you have been on (and don’t mind us sharing!), please email us your review to info@yogatreat.co.uk or feel free to add your review directly to my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/melaniecooperyoga/reviews
Much Love,
X Melanie X