Advanced Yoga Chakra Tantra Training Course (YACEP) in Harrogate, Yorkshire

100-Hour Yoga Alliance Accredited Continued Education

At the award winning Yorkshire Centre for Wellbeing in Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Encompassing Harrogate, Leeds, York, Bradford, Sheffield, Yorkshire

(Yoga alliance accredited) January 2026 – June 2026

“A deep immersion into the chakra system and Non-dual Tantra for yoga teachers and committed practitioners.”

Ready to deepen your practice? Expand your teaching skills? Immerse yourself in the transformative wisdom of Tantra and the Chakras?

You are invited to join James Gopala Burford for the Advanced Tantra Chakra Teacher Training Course, a Yoga Alliance-accredited 100-hour continued education programme. Starting November 2025 and running monthly until May 2026, this in-person and online course is designed for qualified yoga teachers and experienced practitioners who are ready to take their understanding of yoga to the next level, equally for those who want to dive much deeper into the teachings of tantric chakra yoga.

Course Introduction

This 100-hour advanced training is a Yoga Alliance Accredited Continuing Education Programme (YACEP) designed for yoga teachers and experienced practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of the chakra system, integrate the teachings of Non-dual Tantra, Kashmir Shaivism, create and teach chakra-informed yoga classes, and explore subtle energy and sequencing through embodied practice.

James shares over 20 years of spiritual and yogic experience, including 5 years studying Yoga, Ayurveda, and Indian Philosophy in India.

Training Structure

Location: Yorkshire Centre for Wellbeing, Harrogate
Dates: One weekend a month + online Zoom sessions from November 2025 to May 2026
Format: In-person + online + self-study

What You’ll Learn

“Tantra is not a rejection of the world, but a sacred re-visioning of all experience as divine.”
— James Gopala Burford

In this training, you will gain a deep understanding of chakra-based yoga, while learning Yin postures specifically aligned with each chakra. The course also explores meditation, breathwork, mantra, and subtle body practices, along with Tantric anatomy and energetic mapping. You’ll develop confidence in class planning, sequencing, and delivering transformative chakra-informed yoga sessions.

Kashmir Shaivism Introduction

In this lecture excerpt, James introduces the foundational principles of Kashmir Shaivism, a profound non-dual Tantric tradition. He explores the dynamic interplay of Shiva and Shakti, the pulsation of consciousness known as Spanda, and how these philosophical insights can transform the way we experience and teach yoga. Tantra and Kashmir Shaivism form for the foundation of traditional hatha yoga and this course.

An embodied exploration of stillness and presence.

Chakra-Themed Yoga Class

Experience how each chakra is activated through movement.

Experience a short flow guided by James, integrating chakra-based movement and breath. This video captures a segment of a live class focused on Manipura, the solar plexus chakra—associated with confidence, vitality, and personal power.

You’ll see how each posture is carefully chosen to stimulate and balance this energy centre through breath, movement, and intention. James offers grounding guidance throughout, helping students connect to their inner strength and clarity. This is a powerful glimpse into the style and depth of chakra-themed yoga taught in the course.

“When we activate Manipura, we awaken the fire within—the place of will, discipline, and authentic self-expression.”
— James Gopala Burford

Heart Chakra Talk

A gentle reflection on the heart centre and compassion.

This talk gently guides us toward a deeper understanding of how yoga can help us soften the heart and expand into love. While the audio is not studio quality, the sincerity and power of the message shine through.

“When we move from the heart, we remember that love is not a feeling—it is a state of being.”
— James Gopala Burford

The course will take place over five weekends from November 2025 to May 2026, with in-person sessions Sundays (10:30 AM–4:00 PM), totalling 38.5 in person contact hours. In addition, there will be 30 contact hours delivered online via Zoom on Wednesday evenings (7:00–9:00 PM), 7 hours of journaling for each chakra plus 25 non-contact hours for self-study, assignments, and home practice—bringing the total to 100 hours. The course is designed to accommodate those with other commitments, offering a blend of in-person and remote learning across six months. Online sessions provide flexibility for integration and reflection between modules.

Course requirements and details

This advanced training is ideal for qualified yoga teachers desiring a more advanced understanding of tantra yoga or dedicated practitioners wanting to deepen their knowledge of yoga. While prior teaching experience is not required, a strong personal practice and commitment to spiritual growth are essential. Throughout the course, students will deepen their understanding of the chakra system and learn to design and teach chakra-based Hatha, Hatha-Flow, and Vinyasa yoga classes with clarity and confidence.

The training includes full instruction on sequencing and delivering a chakra-themed class, integrating warm-ups, asana (including standing, seated, twists, balances, backbends, and supported Yin poses), pranayama, mantra, and meditation. Emphasis is placed on subtle body awareness, energetic mapping, and adapting practices to support each chakra.

Students will also explore non-dual Tantra philosophy, Kashmir Shaivism, and the yogic view of consciousness, along with guidance on lifestyle, self-inquiry and journaling.

This is a transformative and in-depth advanced training led by a highly experienced and accredited teacher. By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident and well-equipped to integrate chakra-based wisdom and Tantric philosophy into your teaching or personal practice.

If you’re curious to learn more, James warmly invites you to attend a complimentary class (for those new to the Centre) where you can meet him, experience his teaching style, and ask any questions about the course.

For more details, to view the full syllabus and dates, or to register your interest, please contact James at [email protected] or submit an enquiry using the form below.

Early Bird Cost: £1450 if booked before September 1st 2025. Otherwise £1750. Installment payments before start date possible – please discuss with James

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