A grounded, accessible exploration of yoga philosophy, beyond the mat, beyond the theory

This online course is for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners who want to understand the roots of yoga in a way that actually lands, in your teaching, your practice, and your everyday life.

Not abstract.
Not academic.
Not disconnected from modern living.

This is yoga philosophy taught as a living practice; something you can feel, apply, and return to again and again.

What to expect

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Explore core yogic teachings alongside modern psychological understanding

  • Gain language for inner patterns, habits, and conditioning (without self-judgement)

  • Develop a clearer, more compassionate relationship with your own mind

  • Feel more confident discussing philosophy in a grounded, relatable way

  • Learn to integrate insight into practice, teaching, and daily life

Rather than memorising concepts, you’ll be invited into understanding.

New Modules Coming

Learn at your pace

New Modules Coming Learn at your pace

What You’ll Learn Over 10 Modules

We start at the very beginning, there’s no jumping ahead and assuming you know anything about yoga philosophy. You’ll cover:

  • The yoga sutras

  • Karma & Dharma

  • Samskaras

  • Energy / Manifestation

  • Chakras

  • Self Study and Surrender

The foundations

The link with yoga and modern psychology

This is where this course differs from others, my passion has always been linking yoga philosophy from thousands of years ago, to the science of the brain we have now.

Throughout this course I’ll help you understand the links too.

The far reaches yoga has over day to day life

Get a deeper understanding of yoga off the mat. How it has the ability to change almost every struggle you have in the day to day.

The wonderful thing about it is, that it’s not horrible and confusing, it’s step by step, and you get to work at your pace

With the tools you learn from your very first lesson, in the very first module, you’ll be inspired to get on your yoga mat and explore how the philosophy changes the physical practice and your attitude towards it.

Each module grants you an opportunity to discover ways to bring philosophy onto your yoga mat

Inspiration for on your mat

Personalised, just for you

  • Online Meet Ups

    Starting March 2026, you’ll be invited to online meet ups taking place every other month. With different topics and common questions, these meet ups will serve to deepen your studies and give you a chance to discuss ideas and philosophy with a wider group.

  • Personalised Feedback

    It’s philosophy, so it’s hard to ‘get it wrong’, but after each assignment you submit you’ll receive personal feedback about your reflections and learnings. It’s not a pass or fail, it’s further thinking, journalling prompts and brain storming.

  • Working Syles

    Not everyone works and learns in the same way. So if reading a book isn’t for you, you can choose the audio version. If essay writing brings you out in a cold sweat, don’t worry we can discuss ways that you can submit your assignments without hitting a word count. The course offers flexibility in every regard.

  • Pay in Full or Instalments

    Paying for all 10 modules out right might be a stretch, but the payment plan offers an element of ease that also keeps you motivated and accountable. Need to pause? Why not get in touch and we can discuss ways to make the course work for you.

Yoga Philosophy- 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Yoga Philosophy 100
£850.00
One time
£90.00
For 10 months

Get started with your 100 hour yoga philosophy training. Perfect for yoga teachers, or practitioners that want a deeper understanding of yoga off the mat. Complete in your own time. Join discussions and groups to take your discoveries deeper. Implement into your own practice or classes right from the very first module.

✓ 10 hours of Learning per module
✓ Optional learning style
✓ 24 month access
✓ Purchase module by module or the whole course

Meet Your Teacher

Alex Howarth

Founder of Align with Alex & The Norwich Yoga Festival

Alex has been teaching yoga since 2009, and made it her full time job in 2018 after her second 200 hour yoga teacher training.

It was this 200 hour that sparked Alex’s interest in Yoga philosophy, as the course was hugely bias towards the spiritual side of yoga and less on the asana practice (the reason she chose the course).

Prior to that 200 hour the ‘imposter syndrome’ was real and held her back from truly stepping into the yoga space.

When she returned Alex quit her full time corporate job and opened her own yoga studio. Once the studio was open she began offering workshops and courses on other elements of yoga, starting with the basics and guiding her community through the journey of the sutras.

Over lockdown Alex did her 300 hour yoga teacher training, and also began to share yoga philosophy on her social media platform, which then got moved to a podcast, now named It’s Probably Me.

Alex’s passion and learning around all things Yoga philosophy has yet to be sated, having commenced her 3rd year of Therapy School, she’s never been more sure of the magic of yoga and how it can help with mental health and every day life.

This lead her to finally build this long awaited Yoga Philosophy training, offering you a space to delve into the wonders of yoga and how they can make life easier for you too.

  • " began the workshop thinking they were one thing, but by moving through the process with Alex, I soon realised that they weren't what I thought, and that by looking deeper within me, I came to understand what I really needed to work towards if I was going to be really true to myself."

    Justine S

  • "Working with Alex was an absolute pleasure. Her energy and enthusiasm were truly inspiring and brought such a beautiful, effortless flow to the entire process."

    Tara

  • "Reliably excellent. Alex is always attentive, offering technical corrections (inevitably SLIGHTLY more challenging than your first attempt) - she makes sure to observe, acknowledge and support online class members individually."

    Jonny P

  • "Attended the Peaks Retreat, which was just the right balance of relaxation, philosophy and yoga - several types of yoga classes spanning a range of ability and energy levels. Food, venue and all info were fantastic; I was made to feel so welcome as a solo yogi. I’ll be looking forward to the next retreat Thanks!"

    Mel W

Access to all available modules no matter when you sign up

  • The course is made up of 10 × 10 hour modules.

    You have access to the course for 2 years.

    There are new modules coming out and being added to the course regularly over the coming months.

    You can take as much time as you need on each lesson and module.

    There is a book for recommended reading on most modules to help your learning.

  • Ideally yes, as there are questions on the books.

    You don’t have to physically read the book though, you can choose the audio version if you’d prefer. I was careful to choose books that had an audio option

  • The yoga sutras

    Dharma

    Karma

    Energy - Charkas, manifestation etc

    Yoga and real life connections

    Samskaras

    The ego

    Meditation

  • When you sign up you’ll be prompted to make an account. You’ll be able to log in to access the course on this website whenever you’d like for the 2 years.

  • You have the option to pay monthly, or you can pay for the 10 modules upfront.

  • You just don’t complete it. You’ll have access for the 2 years, and I hope that you do come back to it.

    If life gets life-y, get in touch and we can discuss an extension.

  • A regular journal practice is recommended for the whole course.

    A laptop or computer is ideal, but you can access the course from a phone or iPad.

    The recommended reading as a book, kindle (or similar) or audio

  • The course is mainly self study. Some reading on the course pages itself, and videos. But the learning will mostly be in what you discover from thinking and implementing the different concepts.

    Optional bi-monthly online meet ups starting in March 2026.

  • In each lesson there are differing formats, some are quizzes, some are short essay pieces. How to submit is explained as you go.

    But files need to uploaded as PDFs where possible.

  • You can’t fail as such, but if there is more potential for a written piece or a lot of the bullet pointed talking points have been missed, I might ask for a resubmission.

    But overall, no, you can’t fail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Module Breakdown

  • What is Yoga

    Defining and understand what yoga is and a first look at the sutras

  • Samskaras

    How they show up in modern psychology and the yoga sutras, and how to become more aware of your own.

  • Dharma

    The most famous chapter of the Bhagavad Gita; what is dharma and how to find it.

  • Karma and Energy

    How karma is energy and how they both have an impact on your yoga practice and daily life.

  • Yamas and Niyamas

    Back into the yoga sutras and deepening your understanding and the lessons in them

  • The ego

    What it is in yoga and the similarities to modern psychology

  • Surrender

    The last Yama, surrendering to a higher power, linking with Dharma, Karma and Manifestation

  • The Chakras

    Energy systems, how they show up in your practice, and the links with daily struggles

  • Niyamas

    Back to the sutras for the last time, and looking at the personal guidelines for life

  • Reflections, self study and ceremony

    The importance and continuation of all that you’ve learnt.

Yoga Philosophy 100
£850.00
One time
£90.00
For 10 months

Get started with your 100 hour yoga philosophy training. Perfect for yoga teachers, or practitioners that want a deeper understanding of yoga off the mat. Complete in your own time. Join discussions and groups to take your discoveries deeper. Implement into your own practice or classes right from the very first module.

✓ 10 hours of Learning per module
✓ Optional learning style
✓ 24 month access
✓ Purchase module by module or the whole course