Hear it from those who know

Have you ever heard of NPS? It means Net Promoter Score. It's a common management tool in various industries, that can be used to gauge the loyalty of a firm's customer relationships. In our case at True North Vinyasa, we always ask our trainees to complete a survey on the last day. One of the questions we ask is, would you recommend our training to a friend? We ask for a reply by circling a number between 1 and 5, 5 being the highest. Our NPS score is 99%. This means we have managed to find the trainees who are a truly great fit with what we offer. 

To us it's not important to crank out as many yoga teachers as possible. Our mission is instead to help shape the future of yoga, and to educate authentic yoga leaders of high quality and confidence. We are interested in trainees who are serious about actually teaching yoga, no matter in what scale, and to teach yoga well. To better help you come to your own conclusion about whether or not our yoga teacher training is for you, below are some testimonials from our trainees (the most recent at the top). If you would like to get in touch with one of our past trainees (maybe from your area/country or someone with a similar background or age to yours) we are more than happy to connect you with someone. Contact us with your request and we'll make it happen!

A big thank you to our former trainees who took the time to share a little about their experience in video, writing or by talking to someone on the phone. We know this means a lot for someone who is choosing the best yoga teacher training for them. 

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Testimonials | 200 hr vinyasa teacher training in Portugal and Sweden
​2018–current date

The thought, effort and pride that Lisa and Elin put into the True North Vinyasa YTT is unmistakable. It has been an unforgettable and life enhancing experience and I would whole heartedly recommend it to anyone looking to become a modern vinyasa yoga teacher. You will be in the safe hands of two wonderful, skilled and encouraging teachers!
Norma O'Sullivan, Cork Ireland

Taking the True North Vinyasa teacher training has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life – both on a professional and personal level. I have felt supported every step of the way, not only by the teachers, Elin and Lisa, who are both amazing at what they do, but also by the other students. Getting to learn in this nurturing and beautiful environment has been a true once-in-a-lifetime experience. The things I have learned here and the awesome people I have met during this training will stay with me forever. 
Nadine Appelt, St Petersburg Florida USA

This training was absolutely amazing! The venue, the teachers, the teachings, so divine. Everything was so perfectly combined into a unique experience where I was encouraged to find my own unique expression, and I did. Now I have the knowledge, experience and confidence to go out into the world and share my expression as a vinyasa flow teacher. What a gift!
Gabi Ingerstad, Brussels Belgium

This YTT allows you to really be yourself as well as to open up to new people and experiences. I felt love and compassion, and it was truly beautiful to see everyone gaining courage and becoming more and more confident with teaching. 
​Rachel Grant, Bruge Belgium

I personally really appreciated that this training encourages you to think critically and to question norms, yoga myths and behaviours. The TNV approach is open and free, clear on what is science and what is not. That suited me very well. 
Sofia Nilsson, Falun Sweden

It's been an incredible 3 weeks. When I arrived I felt insecure and I didn't think I would ever be able to do what I just did: I taught my first yoga class to the friends I have met in training. I learned so much about the topic and about myself. It's slowly sinking in that I can do this, that I am a yoga teacher ready to guide others. 
Friederike Manegold, Frankfurt Germany

Elin and Lisa are the most supportive, encouraging and challenging teachers = 3 important qualities for a valuable experience. They structured the curriculum in such a way that I felt engaged but not overwhelmed for the whole 3 weeks. Their teaching style allowed each of us to find our own voice and develop our own style while staying true to vinyasa flow yoga. I am forever grateful to them for the leadership and sense of curiosity they helped uncover within me. 
Elise LaPaglia, Boulder Colorado USA

This Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training is absolutely right for you if you don't only want to improve your own practice but also if you actually want to teach yoga. It gives you the tools to create sequences and classes and fantastic insights into the business and marketing side of yoga. Lisa and Elin have developed True North Vinyasa as a method that makes you discover your own way of teaching vinyasa. I can highly recommend it.
Regina Saibert, Hamburg Germany

These 3 weeks - where to even begin? It has been tough but smooth, strong but soft. I leave with so much new knowledge, learnings, valuable and constructive feedback, motivation and energy, and most of all I leave with a feeling of "Yes, I can actually teach a yoga class". I'm so grateful for everything. Lisa and Elin put so much love and effort into everything they do. This is true throughout the course. I feel 100% supported not only by the teachers but also by the group of beautiful humans I have shared this experience with. 
​Mia Voss, Luxemburg

This experience went beyond my expectations. Authenticity is one of the the key words I take with me. Elin and Lisa could not have been more supportive during this time. The True North Vinyasa method and approach gives you space to find the authenticity within. I couldn't be happier with my choice of yoga teacher training, and I'm thankful for the experience. It has truly contributed to the way I feel about myself as a yoga teacher. 
Maria Venãncio, Alentejo Portugal

To join this vinyasa teacher training was the best decision. An experience full of community, love and personal growth, run by two lovely, professional, skilled encouraging teachers. I feel ready to teach yoga now.
Anouk Bühler, Berlin Germany

I can highly recommend this teacher training. It is built very professionally with the right amount of theory and practice. Lisa and Elin are the most beautiful teachers, with big hearts and they are always there for you. The morning classes are amazing, perfectly sequenced and prepared in detail. I feel well prepared and ready to teach. 
Eva Maier-Harth, Hamburg Germany

Everything I read before signing up for True North Vinyasa seemed right up my alley and I appreciated the quick reply from the teachers once I reached out. I had high expectations because everything I read and heard sounded so good. Still, to say that my expectations were exceeded feels like an understatement. It was an incredibly well organised and professional operation that covered a thoughtfully and skilfully designed curriculum.The caliber of the teachers (Lisa and Elin) as well as the other trainers was incredibly impressive, as was the amount of ground covered without ever feeling washed out or stretched too thin. 
Emily Johnson, New York USA   

This teacher training is a great mix inspiration, knowledge, coaching and learning by doing. The curriculum is super well thought out. The whole experience with True North Vinyasa exceeded my expectations, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who really wants to learn the profession of being a yoga teacher.
Hester Brakel, Amsterdam The Netherlands

I could have never anticipated the amount of knowledge and teaching experience that I now walk away with. The quality of teaching, the attention to each individual and the ability to provide a safe space for the entire group – incredible. For me this was a transformative experience, lead by two strong and inspirational women who brought together the most beautiful group of people. I couldn't have wished for anything more out of a yoga teacher training.
Aurélie De Meyst, Gent Belgium 

My experience with True North Vinyasa was nothing short of incredible. Never in a million years did I think that I'd be able to stand in front of a room of students and teach a vinyasa class with the confidence that I now have. The training is spot on; it has a perfect  balance of all yoga topics and far exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this training 100% to anyone who is ready to become a vinyasa teacher. With these guys you will do it. 
Susie Hill, Melbourne Australia

A life changing 3 weeks. So much love and detail has gone into designing the course, bringing the best out of you and helping you to grow in confidence every day. The environment and the venue are the most beautiful and inspirational for this journey. The food is unreal. You will have a feeling of being held. celebrated and ready to teach yoga and be of service to the world. So grateful. 
Rae Delanie Passfield, Essex UK

I am completely blown away by this experience. Elin and Lisa didn't just teach me asana and ancient philosophy, they empowered me to find myself and my yoga within myself. I feel stronger, more authentic, more at peace than ever and I can't wait to share with others. The love that went into every detail deeply exceeded any expectation: the books they recommend, the manual they wrote, the venue they picked. They respect the practice and its history, but find beauty in critical thinking, evolution and diversity. If you are a thinker and not just a follower, don't hesitate even for a second. Join the flow!
Ana Paula Ribeiro Reis, Basel Switzerland

This has been so much more than a teacher training. I'm so impressed by how it was organised, how Lisa and Elin made time for each person in the group and made us all go from students to teachers. Thank you so much. 
Julia Anding Ek, Stenungsund Sweden

I feel confident and excited to go back to my city and start teaching professionally. I gained so much theoretical knowledge and practical experience. What a complete and fulfilling journey!
Sarah Sahel, Paris France

When I found TNV it felt right, and it was right. The experience isn't an easy ride but it was an amazing one. I am leaving feeling fulfilled and ready to teach!
​Hannah Macdonald, London UK

This training is professional, competent, extremely well composed and thoroughly delivered during 3 intense weeks. It was also a wonderful experience socially. I leave feeling confident, happy and ready to start my career as a yoga teacher.
Kristin, Oslo Norway

The structure of the programme is great. Elin and Lisa are two wonderful teachers who shared all their knowledge and experience  in a warm and playful way. The experience was even better than I imagined it could be and I'm in awe of how much you can learn and develop yourself in only 3 weeks. 
Claudia Ene, Hamburg Germany

The training exceeded my expectations – and they were high! Lisa and Elin have put their hearts and souls into this training and it shows in the methodology and their passionate yoga classes. Nothing has been left out of this programme that is important for a new vinyasa teacher. 
​Annica, Malmö Sweden

The course is magic. It starts so simple and without pressure from Elin and Lisa, and then they bring us so far in just 3 weeks. The experience was better than expected. Somehow I didn't expect my teachers to be so amazingly kind, supportive and just human. 
Anna Kaminsky, Zürich Switzerland

Harry Gordon in the video above took our 200 hour vinyasa teacher training in Portugal April 2019, and now teaches at Stride and Edge in the Lake District, UK. 

This yoga teacher training is amazing in 1000 ways. It is a high quality and modern professional training and it encourages at the same time personal development and empowerment. 
​Stefanie Kron, Berlin Germany

This training is great for becoming a teacher. You may not be sure of yourself in the beginning, but you will be in the end. Lisa and Elin are world class teachers who put an amazing amount of effort and love into creating a surrounding for each trainee to learn and grow. 
Bernadette Zippel, Chemnitz Germany

Elin and Lisa are probably some of the best vinyasa teachers that I've been taught by. To learn to become a yoga teacher first hand from them has been an absolute privilege. They have created a 3 week course that is flawless and I could recommend it to anyone 10 times over! It's been an experience that I'll never forget. 
Madeleine Sidi, Lake District UK