Welcome to Roots, a unique 9-session yoga foundation course crafted for those who love yoga and want to go deeper – without the commitment or pressure of teacher training. Inspired by the Tree of Yoga, this course weaves together authentic yoga practice including indepth exploration of yogic postures (asana), breathwork (pranayama) & meditation along with a focus on the philosophy, subtle anatomy and history of the practice. The course aims to give you a holistic sense of the ever-expanding, life long methodology for well-being contained within yoga. This 9 session course over 9 months will give you an opportunity grow and deepen you practice beyond what’s possible within an hour long class or a one off retreat or workshop.
Why Choose Roots?
For Yoga Lovers: Perfect for anyone wanting to enrich their practice. There is no entry requirement, only an enthusiasm and curiosity for yoga. This is ideal for those longing to deepen their knowledge and practice, without pursuing a teacher training.
Holistic Learning: Explore yoga’s physical postures, breathwork, meditation, and philosophy in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
Nature Connection: Each session is inspired by the Tree of Yoga, helping you root, grow, and flourish-on and off the mat.
Authentic Experience: Learn from experienced instructors who honor yoga’s rich heritage and guide you with care.
The course is overseen and facilitated by Alice Vignoles-Russell, E-RYT 500 Experienced Yoga Teacher, MPhil Intercultural Theology, Trinity College Dublin. Alice is the founder of Macha Yoga Studio and a dedicated and passionate teacher who has studied in Ireland and India, with a deep appreciation and experience of the whole spectrum of “what yoga is”. This course is motivated by a gap in the currnt educational system of yoga where there are very little options to deepen your practice without being obliged to pursue a teacher training. This course is offered in the hopes to provide a holding space and framework for each individual to pursue this transformative practice for themselves. Alice is an accredited teacher trainer with Yoga Alliance US, the primary international accreditation body for yoga. The course will not certify you to teach yoga, but if you decide at the end this path is for you it will provide you with a great foundation of knowledge and experience to do so. Guest teachers will be invited to participate in the training to broaden the scope of practice and experience offered to participants.
I can’t recommend Macha Yoga highly enough! Alice and all the teachers have a deep knowledge of yoga, are friendly, have lovely open hearted energy and are enthusiastic about what they do. There are always alternatives to poses offered for those of us who are less flexible and I always come away from any class with a peaceful mind.
The course will meet once a month on a Saturday afternoon at 12:30pm for 4 to 5 hours including breaks. In between there will be reading lists, themes and exercises to explore in a personal practice and journaling and self reflection exercises. The course is not assessed so these will not be mandatory but participants are encouraged to make the most of their time by committing to practice at home within their capabilities.
The dates are as follows
4 Oct ’25 | 8 Nov ’25 | 6 Dec ’25 | 17 Jan ’26 | 7 Feb ’26 | 7 Mar ’26 | 4 Apr ’26 | 16 May ’26 | 13 Jun ’26
€650 full price, €595 early bird.
Pay by deposit €100
Scholarship rate available €200 for full course on payment plan, subject to application to contact@machayoga.com
Scholarship is for those of limited means or with extenuating personal circumstances significantly inhibiting their ability to afford the course. Scholarship is limited so please only apply if this applies to you.
Questions? Send them in here.