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Testimonials

Yogatts

I have thoroughly enjoyed taking my Yoga Teacher Training course with Will. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about teaching, yoga, and its history / traditions. Firstly, the structure of the course is well thought out and with monthly weekend sessions it allowed me to continue working and study at the same time. I now have a much greater appreciation for Yoga, specifically Ashtanga, and its origins than I did previously. I am very happy with my decision to study with Will and I recommend the course to anybody who is seriously considering becoming a yoga teacher.


Lindz

YogaTTS Graduate

Will Lavin is the most inspirational teacher I’ve ever encountered. I feel deeply privileged to have completed my teacher training with Will as my guide and mentor. His wisdom, patience and encouragement has enabled me to feel confident to enter the world of yoga teaching.

Helen – YogaTTS Graduate

I am so glad I chose to complete my YTT with Will. My knowledge and confidence has grown so much and Will created a wonderfully supportive and inclusive environment so I have made life long friends with all of the other trainees on the course. Each weekend felt like its own yoga retreat as the studio is set in beautiful grounds with a delicious on site cafe. As well as Will’s knowledge and experience he kindly organised a wide range of experienced teachers to lead sessions to ensure we had a breadth of knowledge and understanding regarding all areas of yoga and meditation. Will is a kind and contentious mentor, he was always happy to help and advise and the course was built around thoughtful and informative modules that he felt would be of most benefit in the real world of teaching yoga. I can’t wait to take part in any further training or workshops Will organises!

Erin – YogaTTS Graduate

"I am so glad I chose to complete my YTT with Will. My knowledge and confidence has grown so much and Will created a wonderfully supportive and inclusive environment so I have made life long friends with all of the other trainees on the course. Each weekend felt like its own yoga retreat as the studio is set in beautiful grounds with a delicious on site cafe. As well as Will’s knowledge and experience he kindly organised a wide range of experienced teachers to lead sessions to ensure we had a breadth of knowledge and understanding regarding all areas of yoga and meditation. Will is a kind and conscientious mentor, he was always happy to help and advise and the course was built around thoughtful and informative modules that he felt would be of most benefit in the real world of teaching yoga. I can’t wait to take part in any further training or workshops Will organises!" Erin – YogaTTS Graduate
“I’d easily say Will is the best yoga teacher I’ve ever had, and I’ve taken classes from many teachers, including David Swenson and Kino McGregor. I started attending Will’s 1.5-hour ashtanga classes in 2015 and only stopped in 2018 because the gym changed the schedule and I moved too far away. His cues, adjustments, and patience quickly improved and expanded my yoga practice, and I rarely missed the classes as they became so important to me. I became a confident, resilient and strong ashtanga practitioner thanks to Will’s consistent teaching. His workshops were also excellent – he explained things clearly and with respect for everyone in the room. I’ll always be grateful for those classes – I still miss them dearly!”
Gemma B
Yoga Teacher
“Will’s Ashtanga classes were an absolute joy. The energy in the room was fantastic – disciplined & spiritual at once. I always learned something new & continuously improved my yoga practice. My love for Ashtanga yoga was lit by his classes. I still practice today. These classes gave me the perfect foundation physically, mentally & spiritually to start teacher training after. I wish I could have taken my teacher training with Will. He is one of the best yoga teachers I have ever had.”
Marlene R
Yoga Teacher
“Yoga came to my life after the birth of my first child and I can not imagine a better teacher to introduce the practice and guide me than Will. I will be forever grateful as practicing under his wing and his encouragement led me to become a teacher myself some 5 years later. Will is able to create a space where you can feel accepted and peaceful. His teaching style lets you focus on breath work and developing good foundation for future experience with more advanced asanas. Even though ashtanga practice is very physical and challenging it goes way beyond the body and Will is phenomenal at allowing you to see it. To this day I can hear in my head his gentle queues guiding me through my practice and when I’m teaching. Truly amazing guide and teacher, I am honoured that he is a part of my journey.”
Ags C
Yoga Teacher
I had the pleasure of practising Ashtanga Yoga under Will for 4 years as his student. It is evident Will is a master with a vast amount of knowledge from his many years of self practise, teaching with method, honesty and passion. Will made me explore my practise further and with his knowledge, experience and guidance I advanced in my practise which made me pursue yoga teacher training myself. My years of practise with Will were instrumental during my training and are now alive in my teaching style. Discipline, method, focus and alignment is how I would describe his teaching style and I highly recommend him!”
Duarte F
Yoga Teacher
“Will was the teacher that took me from seeing yoga as a physical exercise to understanding that it is a whole universe. I studied ashtanga with Will for 3 years, during which time I learnt so much: that asana practice is a moving meditation; regularly hearing Sanskrit chanting and counting; gaining knowledge of the kriyas. Will’s teaching is so compassionate and gentle that you hardly notice how you are constantly moving forwards. When I started studying with Will I had very little experience but he always seemed able to give each student his full attention, no matter what their individual level of practice . It was such a joy to find a teacher that didn’t seem to have an ego and was there to simply pass on the teachings, which he was clearly living himself. I cannot recommend Will highly enough.”
Laura S
Yoga & Meditation Teacher
“I feel very grateful to have had Will as my first ever Ashtanga teacher and one of my very first Yoga teachers I remember falling in love with the practice very soon after I started attending Will’s class regularly and 10 years on I am now teaching Ashtanga myself. Will Lavin is a true inspiration and amazing teacher.”
Joelle M
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher
“I was a yoga novice when I first encountered Ashtanga, and Will’s practice took me to another level – in all areas of my life. Will holds a very strong but gentle space and he truly embodies the essence of the 8 Limbs. He really cared that he shared Ashtanga as a complete practice, and found ways of bringing all the aspects to the class. Quite an achievement in a commercial gym. I found Will to have genuine integrity and authenticity; he is clearly a very accomplished practitioner but never ever came from a place of ego. His classes were the mainstay of my week, and were profoundly life changing for me. Through this I was inspired to train as an Ashtanga teacher myself and it is now a practice that I love to share with others. Will is one of those very special teachers that you always remember.”
Anita B
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher
“I practised primary series for three years with Will. He has the qualities I continue to seek out in all yoga teachers: insightful teaching, challenging classes and a dedication to his students and to the lineage of ashtanga yoga. He helped me take my ‘first steps’ on the mat, providing a foundation for me to go further and go deeper in my practice, and in life.”
Rory M
Yoga Teacher