Essential Oils for Yoga Teachers

Essential Oils for Yoga Teachers – Online CPD Training

Deepen Your Classes with Essential Oils

On-Demand Yoga CPD Training

with Heather Deaville, Senior Yoga Teacher & Aromatherapist

✨ Recognised CPD with Yoga Alliance UK
✨ Registerable YACEP hours with Yoga Alliance (US)
✨ 7 Hours On-Demand Training
✨ Lifetime Access
✨ Downloadable Resources

Transform the Way You Teach

Imagine confidently weaving essential oils into your yoga classes — enhancing mood, deepening relaxation, supporting focus and creating beautifully themed experiences your students will remember.

This immersive 7-hour online training gives you the knowledge, safety awareness and practical tools to integrate essential oils into your teaching with confidence and professionalism.

You’ll learn not just what to use — but how, when and why.

What You’ll Gain

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

✔ Use essential oils safely within your own practice and classes
✔ Understand how scent influences mood, breath and nervous system regulation
✔ Confidently sequence essential oil-enhanced yoga classes
✔ Create themed workshops and classes using aromatherapy
✔ Market and position your essential oils offerings professionally
✔ Expand your teaching toolkit with a unique, in-demand skill

Course Format

On-Demand Online Self-Paced Training

Study in your own time, revisit content whenever you need, and download resources to keep forever.

🎥 Pre-recorded training modules
🧘‍♀️ 2 x 1-hour Essential Oils Yoga Classes
🧘 3 x Guided Meditations with Essential Oils
📄 Exclusive PDF Handouts
📜 Yoga Alliance Professionals Continued Education Certificate

What’s Included in the Training

  • The benefits of using essential oils in yoga practice

  • How and when to use oils safely in class

  • Essential oils safety & contraindications

  • Sequencing essential oils yoga classes

  • Marketing your EO classes and workshops

  • How oils influence mood and emotional states

  • Essential oils and the chakra system

  • The history of yoga and aromatherapy

  • Spotlight on 6 foundational oils

  • Quick-reference blending and mood guides

  • Ethical sourcing guidance

  • A 5-week essential oils for stress course framework

  • Essential oils support for perimenopause & menopause

This course balances practical teaching tools with sensory exploration and embodied experience.

What You’ll Need

To get the most from the course, you’ll need:

  • Yoga mat

  • Lemon, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lavender, Patchouli & Frankincense essential oils

  • Cotton pads or cotton wool

  • Carrier oil (Jojoba, Rapeseed or Sweet Almond)

  • Diffuser (optional)

  • Cushion or blanket

  • Bricks & strap (optional)

  • Notebook and pen

  • Small 2.5ml measuring spoon or jug

Don’t worry — guidance on sourcing ethical, high-quality oils is included in the training.

Is This Course Right for You?

This training is ideal for:

  • Qualified yoga teachers seeking CPD hours

  • Teachers wanting to create themed or sensory-rich classes

  • Wellness practitioners expanding their skillset

  • Yoga teachers looking to diversify income streams

No prior aromatherapy qualification is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete?
The course contains 7 hours of material and can be completed at your own pace.

Is it recognised for CPD?
Yes. It is recognised by Yoga Alliance UK and can be registered as YACEP hours with Yoga Alliance US.

Do I need to already own essential oils?
It’s recommended for full participation, but you can begin learning without them and build your collection gradually.

Can I take this if I’m not a yoga teacher?
Yes — though the content is specifically designed with yoga teachers in mind.

Ready to Deepen Your Teaching?

Click below to enrol via Sally Parkes Yoga and begin your training today.

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About your tutor

Person practicing yoga on a pebble beach near the ocean.

Heather Deaville RPYT, SYT has supported hundreds of yoga teachers over the years as an assistant trainer on Sally Parkes BSc, SYT, EYT, RPYT programmes, and as lead trainer for both the Essential Oils and Baby & Me Yoga Teacher Trainings.

Passionate about sharing practices that genuinely support wellbeing, Heather is committed to helping yoga teachers develop confidence, depth and authenticity in their teaching. Her approach is both grounded and practical, blending experience with warmth and clarity.

As a fully qualified Aromatherapist and Yoga Alliance Experienced Teacher, Heather brings together extensive teaching experience and specialist knowledge to create immersive, high-quality training experiences.

You’re in expert hands on this course.

You can see Heather teach on her YouTube channel, and connect with her on Instagram and Facebook.

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  • “I really enjoyed the course yesterday. It's the first time I've enjoyed an online course, it was a great format and obviously loved all we learnt! Thank you! x”

    Jennifer

  • “I tried out the chakra pranayama with peppermint and lemon today with a private client and she loved it! Thanks for the inspiration Heather.”

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  • “Just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful course today. It was the perfect mix of knowledge and practice - very inspirational and your passion shines through. Thanks again”

    Sim

  • “This course was really great, you have such a warm and enthusiastic style and delivered the content clearly and in an inspiring way.”

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