CPD Courses
Welcome!
Whether you are a yoga teacher or another movement teacher, midwife or doula, or someone interested in starting your own talking circle, welcome.
The workshops and courses you see below are a labour of love. I bring my skills as an academic researcher and lecturer (in Medical Sociology) together with my expertise in pregnancy yoga, yoga nidra, birth trauma and circle holding.
I have been teaching yoga since December 2004 and running talking circles since September 2014. All my different interests mean that I have developed a 'portfolio career', diversifying where my income comes from, and learning marketing and business skills along the way.
I am passionate about mentoring other self-employed people in the wellness sector. Why invent the wheel if you can learn from someone else's hard-won knowledge and experience?
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Yoga Teacher Mentorship
Mentoring for yoga teachers and other movement teachers or circle facilitators who want to grow and diversify their business into a sustainable source of income.
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Talking Circle Facilitator Training
An introductory workshop (3 hrs) or longer Circle Holders Journey for ongoing support and learning as you run your own circles.
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Theme Your Pregnancy Talking Circle
Learn how to pick topics for your pregnancy circle, create your own and how to manage baby loss and birth trauma sensitively.
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Integrating Babies into Postnatal Classes
Learn songs and mini moves to enable babies to be integrated into your postnatal classes - supporting bonding, fun and ensuring the babies are happier for longer!
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Biomechanics for Birth Workshop training
Learn how to bring biomechanics into your weekly classes AND deliver a 2 hour workshop to your pregnant clients and their birth partners.
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Birth Trauma Training
Support those who’ve experienced baby loss or birth trauma both in the context of a group class and individually.
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Yoga Nidra Training
I co-teach this experiential training with Julia Davis of the Yoga Teachers Forum. It enables you to create your own yoga nidras and teach them in a trauma-sensitive way.
“Tessa is extremely knowledgeable and aware of the huge amount of different issues surrounding birth”
- Rachel Fairweather, Midwife & Pregnancy Yoga teacher, Graduate of Practical Birth Prep Workshop training
"I have really enjoyed learning with Tessa. She teaches in a clear and balanced way, and is a true mentor throughout, she is very attentive to the group's needs.”
- Joanna Collins, Pregnancy Yoga Teacher
“Tessa is a fabulously conscientious businesswoman, supporting all women of all ages in her community.”
- Small Business 2021 award winner anonymous nomination testimonial
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