Continuing Professional Development (CPD)2023-07-14T12:38:54+01:00

Continuing Professional Development

What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?

CPD refers to the process of tracking and documenting your skills, knowledge and experience that you gain both formally and informally as you work as a yoga teacher, beyond your initial FRYOG Diploma.

FRYOG Members are required to keep their own record of any CPD they have attended. We recommend this is done in the Member’s Area of the website in My Details. Alternatively members can maintain a record manually in their own Reflective Diary.

Why is CPD important?

CPD is important because it demonstrates that you are committed to a constant process of self-improvement and it ensures that you continue to be competent in your profession. It is an on-going process and continues throughout a professional’s career.

What is the minimum requirement for FRYOG teachers?

Members of FRYOG must complete at least 6 hours of CPD per year (January to December) in order to continue teaching as a FRYOG teacher.  It is your responsibility to keep a record of any CPD you complete along with proof of attendance such as a certificate.

What can I do as CPD?

A list of FRYOG CPD days currently offered can be found HERE. They are run by experienced FRYOG teachers and trainers.

To determine whether a training offering is suitable to record as a CPD you should ask the question

“How does this make me a better teacher?”

You must ensure that the training you have undertaken adds value to you as a teacher. eg: the CPD must teach you something new that is of practical use in your teaching. Or deepen and broaden your knowledge to make you a more effective teacher.

Other options for CPD could include:

  • Courses on-line or delivered in person by reputable Yoga organisations
  • Research to add value to your teaching. A maximum of 2 points is allowed for this element
  • First Aid Training
  • Local Authority Educational Training, eg: Safeguarding, Prevent Training or Diversity Training
  • FRYOG Facebook members on-line courses eg: Anatomy by Aimee Newton.

The full CPD policy can be found HERE

What is a FRYOG Subsidised CPD Day?

FRYOG are now running subsidised CPD days to offer affordable training for those on limited budgets and to provide some value to our members. These CPD days are for FRYOG members only but are open to non-members upon purchase of a Friends of Yoga membership. They are run by the Area Officer in your region and part of the day’s agenda will be dedicated to discussions of any regional issues.

Below are some of the CPD days currently offered

Booking with the organiser is essential

Northern Area CPD – A Day of Sensory Yoga – 16th March 2024

Northern Area CPD – A Day of Sensory Yoga

Date

16/03/2024

Timings

10-00 to 16-00

Location

Crich Glebe Field Centre, Crich, Derbyshire

Price

£30

Description

Come and enjoy an immersive experience with this multi-sensory approach to Yoga. Truly enhance your practice and take away practical, usable ideas.

The day includes a layered approached to:

  • The Chakras
  • Lotus Making
  • Sound and Rhythm in walking meditation
  • Deep Sound […]

FRYOG CPD day in Surrey – Saturday 23rd March 2024

‘Shankhaprakshalana, Laghoo Shankhaprakshalana, Kunjal & Jala Neti’

Date

Saturday 23rd March

Timings

The day will start at promptly 8.30am.
You must be here by 8.00am at the latest.

Location

The Yoga Room, Otterbourne House, Chobham Road, Ottershaw, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0QF

Price

£60.00

Description

It is really important that all teachers experience this at least once in their yoga life.

This can be a CPD for FRYOG […]

Breathwork & Pranayama for Health Teacher Training – Starts Fri 17th May

Breathwork & Pranayama for Health Teacher Training – 60-hour CPD Course with Laurent Roure

Over three weekends

Starting Friday 17th May

Ending Sunday 23rd June 2024

Location

Online Via Zoom

Price

£570 for FRYOG members (original price £720) – Use the code FRYOG150 for the discount.

Description

This professional course is designed for everyone, including yoga teachers, somatic professionals, therapists, bodyworkers, coaches, nurses, mental […]

Park Place Weekend Yoga Retreat – 26th to 28th July 2024

Park Place Weekend Yoga Retreat 2024

Date

Friday 26th July – Sunday 28th July 2024

Timings

The weekend will commence at 4:00 pm on Friday and conclude at 2:00 pm on Sunday.

Location

Park Place Pastoral Centre, Wickham, Fareham PO17 5HA

Price

£285

Description

The yoga retreat weekend will be led by myself, Jo Standen. I am an experienced yoga teacher and qualified […]

Teaching Mantra in Yoga class – Saturday 21st September 2024

Teaching Mantra in Yoga class

Date

Saturday 21st September

Timings

10am-4pm

Location

Thames Valley Athletics Centre, Pococks Lane, Eton, SL4 6HN

Price

£75

Description

Would you like to get more comfortable/confident with sharing mantras in your class? Or do you want help beginning or re inspiring your own personal practice of chanting? We will explore many ways to bring the mantras into a regular yoga […]

Andalusian Yoga Retreat with Vicky – 29th September to 6th October 2024

Andalusian Yoga Retreat with Vicky – The retreat will be worth 6 CPD points

Date

29th September – 6th October 2024

Location

Valle de Vida, Pizarra, Spain

Price

£965.00

Description

ANDALUSIAN YOGA RETREAT WITH VICKY
29TH SEPTEMBER – 6TH OCTOBER 2024
at VALLE DE VIDA, PIZARRA, SPAIN

Set in a secluded valley in the heart of the Andalusian Mountains
“A true retreat”

The cost of this retreat will […]

Meditation and Journaling Workshop – Saturday 17th February 2024

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Meditation and Journaling Workshop Date Saturday 17th February 2024 Timings 10:00am - 12:00pm Location Westbrook Hall, Tempest Avenue, Waterlooville, PO7 8NU Price £20 if you book before 31st January or £25 afterwards Description We will practice some gentle yoga and a breathing technique. Then we will sit in meditation where we will think about [...]

Teaching Mantra in Yoga class – 3rd February 2024

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Teaching Mantra in Yoga class Date 3rd February 2024 Time 10am-4pm Location Thames Valley Athletics Centre, Pococks Lane, Eton, SL4 6HN Price £75 Description Would you like to get more comfortable/confident with sharing mantras in your class? Or do you want help beginning or re inspiring your own personal practice of chanting? We will [...]

Anatomy with Aimee Newton – 19th November 2023

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Anatomy with Aimee Newton Date 19th November 2023. Time 10am - 4pm. Location Virginia Water Community Centre, 35 Cabrera Avenue, Virginia Water GU25 4EY. Price £62. Description The workshop is delivered by Aimee Newton, registered Osteopath and Yoga Teacher and Educator with over 17 years experience. I am in the process of deciding the [...]

FRYOG South West (South) Area Subsidised CPD Training Day – Saturday 7th October 2023

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‘Managing Students with Pain in a General Yoga Class’ with Aimee Newton (Osteopath) FRYOG South West (South) Area Subsidised CPD Training Day Date Saturday, 7th October 2023 Time 10:00 - 16:00 Location Lovedean Village Hall, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO8 9SF Price Was £65 now £30 as subsidised. Description Managing Students with Pain in a general [...]

CPD Training Day ‘Freeing the Spine’ with Bill Wood – Sun 24th Sept 2023

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FRYOG South Area CPD Training Day ‘Freeing the Spine’ with Bill Wood Date Sunday, 24th September 2023. Time 10am – 4pm. Location at the Virginia Water Community Centre 35 Cabrera Avenue Virginia Water GU25 4EY. Price £62. Description Healthy posture is never ‘held,’ but is more a loose and animated way of inhabiting the [...]

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