Founded in 2012 by Laura Clayton, Soul Sanctuary
has evolved from an award-winning yoga studio in the Midlands into a leading yoga teacher training school. After over a decade of running successful studios and teaching thousands of students, Laura shifted the focus of Soul Sanctuary towards training the next generation of yoga teachers.
Today, Soul Sanctuary offers internationally recognised online and in-person 200 Hour and 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings, blending traditional yoga practices with psychology, nervous system education, mindfulness, and personal development. Our trainings are designed not only to qualify students to teach yoga worldwide, but also to help them build confidence, self-awareness, and a deeper connection to themselves.
Having graduated over 600 teachers worldwide and delivered more than 10,000 hours of training, Soul Sanctuary is becoming a go-to school for those seeking a modern, down-to-earth, and transformational approach to yoga teacher training.
Alongside our foundational 200 Hour programmes, we also offer advanced 300 Hour trainings, allowing teachers to specialise in areas such as somatic yoga, trauma-informed yoga, yoga philosophy, advanced asana, yin yoga, yoga nidra, astrology and yoga, assisting, yoga for the nervous system and much more.
Whether you want to teach professionally or simply deepen your understanding of yoga and yourself, Soul Sanctuary offers a supportive and transformational path to help you grow.
Having owned several yoga studios for over 15 years, Laura now focuses her time on leading her Yoga Teacher Training programmes, both in person and online, throughout the year.
Fascinated by psychology and the powerful connection between the mind and body, Laura is passionate about educating as many people as possible about how our thoughts, emotions, and nervous system impact our physical health and overall wellbeing. She shares this through all aspects of yoga, alongside her wider studies in psychology, counselling, and trauma-informed coaching.
Alongside her teacher trainings, Laura also works as a 1:1 wellness coach and Corporate Wellness Consultant, delivering wellbeing programmes for a range of clients including Shell, EDF, Bosch, Hermes, HSBC, and Deloitte, helping individuals and organisations create healthier, more sustainable ways of living and working.
Laura is also co-host of the successful podcast The North Node – The Yoga & Astrology Podcast, where she explores themes including yoga philosophy, psychology, astrology, nervous system health, purpose, and personal growth.
Our teaching team is the heart of Soul Sanctuary Studios. Each of us brings our own path, experience and passion, united by a shared intention to support your journey hoime to yourself
Astrologer, Author, Senior Yoga Teacher & Co-Lead Teacher Trainer
Rebecca brings together yoga, astrology, writing and spiritual enquiry in a way that feels insightful, accessible and deeply human. As a Senior Yoga Teacher and Co-Lead Teacher Trainer, she supports students in exploring not only how to teach, but how to understand themselves more fully. Her work adds depth, reflection and soul-led wisdom to the training experience.
Manager, Senior Yoga Teacher & Co-Lead Teacher Trainer
Mark brings steady leadership, deep teaching experience and a grounded presence to the Soul Sanctuary training team. As both Manager and Co-Lead Teacher Trainer, he supports students through the practical, personal and professional parts of their journey. His approach is calm, clear and encouraging, helping trainees build confidence in their practice, their teaching skills and their ability to hold space for others.
NHS Wellbeing Team Lead, Senior Yoga Teacher, Pregnancy Yoga Teacher & Co-Lead Teacher Trainer
Polly brings a unique blend of professional wellbeing experience, yoga teaching and compassionate leadership. With her background in NHS wellbeing and pregnancy yoga, she offers a practical, supportive and inclusive approach to training. Her teaching helps students feel safe, capable and well-equipped to support a wide range of people through yoga.
Owner of Yoga Collective, Senior Ashtanga Teacher & Guest Teacher Trainer
Ian brings a strong, disciplined and inspiring approach to practice through his background in Ashtanga yoga. As the owner of Yoga Collective and a Senior Teacher, he offers students a depth of knowledge rooted in tradition, consistency and embodied experience. His sessions support trainees in developing focus, resilience and a deeper understanding of practice.
Owner of Monkeys in Motion, Kids Yoga Teacher & Guest Teacher Trainer
Sophie brings playfulness, creativity and specialist knowledge to the teaching team through her work with children and young people. As the owner of Monkeys in Motion, she helps trainees understand how yoga can be made fun, accessible and meaningful for younger students. Her teaching encourages confidence, imagination and connection.
Owner of Emshanti Yoga, Senior Kundalini Teacher & Guest Teacher Trainer
Emily brings a powerful and uplifting energy to the training through her background in Kundalini yoga. As the owner of Emshanti Yoga and a Senior Teacher, she guides students into practices that explore breath, mantra, movement and inner awareness. Her teaching invites trainees to experience yoga as a transformational and deeply energising practice.
Owner of The Tranquil Mind, Sound Bath, Forest Bathing & Breathwork Expert, Guest Teacher Trainer
Ian brings a calming, restorative and nature-connected approach to the training team. Through his work with sound baths, forest bathing and breathwork, he supports students in exploring practices that regulate the nervous system and encourage deep rest. His sessions offer trainees a beautiful insight into slower, more sensory ways of holding space.
Yoga Teacher, Neurolinguistic Specialist & Teacher Training Assistant
Sylvia supports the training team with a thoughtful blend of yoga experience and neurolinguistic insight. Her work brings an awareness of language, mindset and communication into the learning space, helping students understand how words can shape confidence, connection and transformation. She offers a warm and encouraging presence throughout the training journey.
Owner of Digital Guac Marketing, Yoga Teacher & Teacher Training Assistant
Emma brings a creative and practical perspective to the team, combining her experience as a yoga teacher with her background in digital marketing. She supports trainees in seeing how their teaching can grow beyond the mat, helping them think about visibility, communication and sharing their work with confidence. Her approach is friendly, modern and grounded.
Yoga Teacher, Wellbeing Coach & Consultant, Teacher Training Assistant
Laura brings a supportive, wellbeing-focused approach to the teaching team. With experience across yoga, coaching and consultancy, she helps students feel held as they develop both personally and professionally. Her presence adds warmth, clarity and encouragement, supporting trainees as they grow into their own unique teaching style.
We currently hold our Yoga Teacher Training at Spetchley Park, Worcester. New locations will be added soon, so sign up to our newsletter here to receive all the latest news and updates.
We now focus solely on Yoga Teacher Trainings, so we no longer run weekly yoga classes. However, many of our graduates do! Visit our Graduate Directory and find a local yoga class taught in our style near you!