The OceanFlow Method 50 hr certified cPD
train to become an oceanflow teacher, online,anywhere in the world
Ocean literacy, embodied practices and ethical leadership
Are you feeling the creative whisper that you could expand your offerings? Do you love nature and the Ocean? You are doing the most wonderful job of sharing the gift of yoga with the world, yet something inside tells you there are more layers to be uncovered. You understand yoga is so much more than asana, you teach and live all eight limbs within your offerings; the self-enquiry, oneness and the understanding that we are nature. But what if you could do even more good on this planet by fully integrating all of this into a ready-made framework that allows you to expand your offerings and grow your business in values-led and very exciting new directions?
The OceanFlow Method was created for yoga teachers and wellness practitioners who feel this call, a 50-hour CPD certified training that blends Ocean literacy, yoga asana, pranayama, meditation and ethical leadership. Through this training, you’ll learn to integrate all of this into your teaching and your life and learn to guide others toward nature connection, Ocean advocacy and planetary care.
Founded by Professor Leanne Hepburn, marine biologist, speaker, ocean-climate educator, and yoga teacher; this method bridges science and soul, empowering teachers to embody nature and Ocean rhythms and share it through their teaching, retreats, and leadership.
What Makes the OceanFlow Method Unique
The OceanFlow Method was born from the realised oneness of Leanne’s great loves. Yoga and the Ocean. As a marine scientist and yoga teacher, this course is the product of twenty years of Ocean education and global conservation with the embodied wisdom of yoga.
At its heart is Ocean Literacy, the understanding that the Ocean is our planet’s life-support system and that every action, from our breath to our business, ripples outward. Through this training, teachers learn to translate that awareness into tangible Ocean-positive action for themselves, their students, and their communities.
Unlike traditional yoga CPDs, the OceanFlow Method integrates:
Blue Mind theory, exploring the neuroscience of water and wellbeing.
Regenerative leadership principles, guiding teachers to design ethical, low-impact, and regenerative retreats.
Yogic philosophy, applied to environmental care and conscious travel.
The result is a framework that bridges science, spirituality, and social impact, empowering yoga teachers to educate, lead, and create real change. It will add new layers of depth to your teaching, offerings and purpose. When you complete this training, you will be ready to guide ethical and responsible retreats, teach with renewed creativity, and inspire Ocean-positive action wherever you go.
The OceanFlow Method will expand your business in exciting new directions but it is mostly about what happens when you take this new knowledge, confidence and understanding out into the world, into your community, your collaborations, and see how your contribution grows.
The whisper that you are ready
If you’re here, you’ve already experienced the transformation yoga brings, the way it connects you to a place of peace inside yourself and you want to share this with the world. You understand that we can never fully comprehend the wonderful ripple of effects that come from what we do.
If you love the Ocean and nature, you might already feel that pull; a desire to take your practice beyond the studio, to share your values in tangible ways, and to contribute to planetary regeneration.
Welcome! You are in the right place. The OceanFlow Method is where that begins. It gives you the tools, the knowledge, and the confidence to unite your teaching with real-world change, not only through your yoga classes, but through partnerships, activism, and community collaboration.
You’ll gain access to a growing network of Ocean advocates, NGOs, regenerative venues, and conservation organisations, and discover practical ways to get involved, from running retreats that give back, to joining marine conservation and restoration projects, to partnering with businesses working for nature-positive futures.
This training will help you become an even more inspirational teacher, but you will also become part of a movement, one that bridges wellbeing with planetary care.
We often say that power together begins with power within. The OceanFlow Method helps you cultivate both, awakening the courage and clarity to act for what you love.
This is professional growth for you and your business, but it’s also another layer of transformation; one that extends your teaching into advocacy, collaboration, and Ocean-positive action.
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Discover why the Ocean matters now more than ever and why yoga teachers have a vital role to play in sharing this message. In this opening module, you’ll receive your Ocean Literacy Certification, through exploring UNESCO Ocean literacy principles, and learn how to transform knowledge into meaningful action.
You’ll explore:
The UNESCO Ocean Literacy Principles
Translating science into practice: regenerative tourism, ocean-positive innovation, and nature-based solutions.
Mapping personal and business impact.
Case studies and advocacy for yoga teachers and wellness leaders.
Blue Economy, SDG 14 Life Under Water, and Ocean Governance made accessible.
Your Ocean Action Pledge, a commitment to live and teach with purpose.
You’ll gain:
An understanding of the Ocean as our life-support system and the ability to communicate its wisdom through yoga, retreats, and community action. See https://www.oceanliteracyproject.com/ for more info on the free bonus certification.
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This module is the philosophy and values that define the OceanFlow Method. You’ll explore the OceanFlow Manifesto, a call to teach as service, to embody compassion, and to honour the roots of yoga while awakening to the interconnectedness of all life and the understanding that we are nature.
You’ll explore:
The mindset and values at the heart of the Blue Alchemy approach.
The Ocean Flow Manifesto - teaching as an act of service and planetary care.
How yogic philosophy and Ocean principles mirror each other: unity, flow, and interconnection.
Honouring the lineages of yoga with integrity and inclusivity.
The role of the teacher as leader, guide, and advocate for wellbeing and planetary balance.
Reflection and journaling prompts to integrate learning into lived experience.
You’ll gain:
A renewed sense of why you teach, and the clarity, confidence, and consciousness to lead with authenticity, reverence, and flow.
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This is the embodied heart of the OceanFlow Method, a deep dive into the other three pillars of practice: breath, yoga, and meditation. Each pillar is explored through science, anatomy, lineage, and lived experience, guiding teachers to embody the full depth of the OceanFlow philosophy.
You’ll explore:
Pranayama: the science and energetics of breathing, patterns for nervous system harmony, teaching points, and adaptive approaches guided by expert guest teachers.
Yoga: the anatomy and physiology of OceanFlow practice, benefits and contraindications, lineage and inclusivity, with guided demonstrations and embodied practice.
Meditation: philosophy, lineage, and the art of stillness, exploring how meditation complements yoga and deepens Ocean connection.
Structured learning through multiple-choice quizzes, journaling, and study-buddy reflections to support integration.
Live Q&A sessions to connect, share insights, and deepen understanding.
You’ll gain:
An embodied fluency in the core practices of breath, movement, and stillness, cultivating the confidence to teach from presence and the ability to guide students into deeper states of flow, awareness, and connection.
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This is where learning becomes embodiment. You’ll experience complete OceanFlow classes through movement, breath, and meditation, anchored by the signature Ocean Namaskar sequence.
You’ll explore:
3 full recorded Ocean Flow classes as exemplars for your own teaching.
The Ocean Namaskar, a unique, wave-inspired sequence designed to balance energy, flow, and stillness.
Class templates, lesson plans, and cueing frameworks to help you design and teach with clarity.
Group teaching sessions and live Q&A for feedback, confidence, and refinement.
You’ll gain:
Fluency and assurance in integrating OceanFlow into your own classes , the ability to integrate knowledge, movement, and mindfulness into classes that move your students from surface to depth.
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Take your OceanFlow teachings beyond the studio and into the world. This module shows you how to design, curate, and deliver regenerative, ocean-inspired retreats that honour the planet and the roots of yoga. You’ll learn how to create experiences that restore, not extract, from nature.
You’ll explore:
How to design and deliver retreats and immersions aligned with Blue Alchemy’s ethos.
Templates and tools for retreat planning, scheduling, pricing, and participant care.
Regenerative leadership principles, leading with awareness, inclusivity, and integrity.
A curated list of regenerative and eco-conscious venues for hosting future retreats.
Leave No Trace practices and the ethics of planetary care within yoga and wellness.
How to communicate sustainability and regeneration authentically in your marketing.
You’ll gain:
The skills and confidence to create beautiful, low-impact retreats rooted in nature connection and planetary care, experiences that sustain both your students and the Earth.
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The OceanFlow journey culminates in leadership, where yoga, education, and activism meet. This module invites you to step into your role as a voice for Ocean and planetary wellbeing, exploring what it means to lead with empathy, courage, and community.
You’ll explore:
The role of yoga teachers as change agents in the UN Decade of Ocean Science.
Ocean leadership and advocacy to inspiring stories and pathways for action.
How to build partnerships and collaborate on Ocean-positive projects worldwide.
Sharing circles and collaborative spaces to exchange ideas, dreams, and initiatives.
Translating inner practice into outer change, connecting wellbeing, education, and activism.
You’ll gain:
A sense of purpose and belonging to a global movement, the knowledge, confidence, and community to extend your teaching beyond the mat and create real, regenerative impact in the world.
Here’s everything you’ll receive as part of your certification journey:
1. Immersive Learning Modules
There are 6 carefully designed modules that blend science, philosophy, and practice:
2. Complete Course Manual & Workbooks
You’ll receive a comprehensive 50-hour teaching manual, plus a workbook for each module, guiding your learning journey with reflection prompts, journal spaces, and practical integration tools.
3. Live Q&A Sessions and Mentorship
Each module includes a live Q&A call where you can ask questions, share experiences, and receive direct guidance. These sessions are recorded so you’ll never miss a moment of support.
4. Lifetime Access
Enjoy lifetime access to all recordings, resources, and updates, allowing you to revisit the teachings as your practice and teaching evolve.
5. OceanFlow Certification
Upon completion, you’ll receive a 50-hour CPD certification, recognising your training as a certified OceanFlow Method teacher. As part of this launch, you will also be certified as Ocean Literate. This is an additional training included in this course for one-time only.
6. Exclusive Bonuses
Ocean-inspired music playlists to bring the rhythm of the waves into your teaching
Guest expert sessions on Breathwork and Meditation
Retreat discounts for in-person OceanFlow experiences
7. Community Connection
Join a warm, inspiring community of yoga teachers and wellness practitioners who share your love for the Ocean and commitment to planetary care. This is your space to connect, collaborate, and grow together.
How It Works
The OceanFlow Method is a 12-week journey designed to fit smoothly into your everyday life, steady, structured, and deeply supportive. You’ll move at a natural rhythm that allows time for learning, reflection, and embodied practice.
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Course starts 2nd Feb 2026. Begin your OceanFlow journey by signing up on the Blue Alchemy Academy website under the Teacher Training tab. Once enrolled, you’ll receive an email with your Teachable login details and instant access to your welcome materials, so you can prepare for the start date.
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Your 12-week immersion begins on 2nd February. Each of the six modules unfolds over two weeks, combining live and pre-recorded content.
Live teaching and Q&A sessions take place on Zoom each fortnight.
All sessions are recorded, so you can revisit or catch up in your own time.
New content unlocks every two weeks, giving space to absorb and integrate what you’ve learned.
Expect around four hours per week of guided learning, reflection, and practice, a rhythm that’s manageable and deeply rewarding.
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Each module weaves together recorded classes, teaching manuals, reflective exercises, and live mentorship. You’ll explore the philosophy and anatomy of the Ocean Flow Method, teach in small paired sessions on Zoom, and discover your own way of translating flow into your teaching.
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To receive your 50-hour accredited CPD certification, simply complete all six modules and the ongoing assessment, a blend of multiple-choice questions, reflective pieces, and your paired-teaching practice. Your certification will be issued digitally, and you’ll have lifetime access to all course content, recordings, and resources so you can return to the material whenever you wish to reconnect or refresh.
Learn. Flow. Teach. Lead.
The OceanFlow Method guides you step-by-step, at your pace, in your rhythm, aligned with your life.
The OceanFlow Method 50 hour certified CPD - train to become an oceanflow teacher, online, anywhere in the world. Ocean literacy, embodied practices and ethical leadership.
Are you feeling the creative whisper that you could expand your offerings? Do you love nature and the Ocean? You are doing the most wonderful job of sharing the gift of yoga with the world, yet something inside tells you there are more layers to be uncovered. You understand yoga is so much more than asana, you teach and live all eight limbs within your offerings; the self-enquiry, oneness and the understanding that we are nature. But what if you could do even more good on this planet by fully integrating all of this into a ready-made framework that allows you to expand your offerings and grow your business in values-led and very exciting new directions?
The OceanFlow Method was created for yoga teachers and wellness practitioners who feel this call, a 50-hour CPD certified training that blends Ocean literacy, yoga asana, pranayama, meditation and ethical leadership. Through this training, you’ll learn to integrate all of this into your teaching and your life and learn to guide others toward nature connection, Ocean advocacy and planetary care.
Founded by Professor Leanne Hepburn, marine biologist, speaker, ocean-climate educator, and yoga teacher; this method bridges science and soul, empowering teachers to embody nature and Ocean rhythms and share it through their teaching, retreats, and leadership.
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Meet THE FOUNDER
Leanne created the OceanFlow Method to unite her two great loves - yoga and the ocean, and to help yoga teachers and wellness practitioners use their gifts as a force for regeneration and advocacy. Her mission is to cultivate a global community of yoga teachers who not only share the gift of yoga, but also embody the confidence, knowledge, and accountability to act as Ocean and nature advocates. Through classes, retreats, and collaborations, OceanFlow teachers ripple positive change across people and communities, inspiring others to protect and care for our blue planet.
Known for her warm and calming presence, Leanne teaches with creativity, precision, and heart. Her classes offer a steady rhythm, pranayama and asana as preparation for stillness. Students describe her teaching as grounding yet expansive, scientific and soulful; a rare blend of technical expertise, spiritual insight, and embodied authenticity. She brings Sanskrit, Ocean imagery, and gentle flow together in a way that invites everybody to feel at home in their own natural rhythm.
Professor Leanne Hepburn is a lifelong learner and educator with over twenty years experience in Ocean science and education. A specialist in tropical coral reef ecosystems, she has devoted her career to understanding and teaching how the ocean sustains all life. Alongside her academic path, Leanne trained as a yoga teacher and soon realised the teachings were the same, just speaking a different language. She is the founder of the Blue Alchemy Academy, where science, spirit, and embodied practice merge to inspire a new generation of nature-connected teachers and leaders.
💬 What Students Say
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1. A Voice That Grounds and Inspires
"Leanne’s classes are unlike anything else I’ve experienced. Her voice is warm and calming, and she holds space with such ease, challenging yet grounded, allowing each of us to find our own practice without pressure or ego. There’s a quiet confidence in the way she teaches, and her presence is full of love and nurture. Every class feels like an invitation to come home to yourself."
Student, Blue Alchemy Community
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2. Authentic, Knowledgeable, and Truly Unique
"Leanne is an incredible teacher, authentic, embodied, and deeply knowledgeable. She blends technical understanding with spiritual wisdom, weaving Sanskrit, philosophy, and ocean-inspired themes into classes that are completely unique. Her attention to foundations, her beautiful pacing, and her intuitive creativity make every session both educational and deeply moving. She teaches from the heart, and you can feel it in every word."
Student, Ocean Flow Yoga Classes
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3. Transformational Retreats in Nature
"Leanne’s retreats are life-changing. From the thoughtful itinerary to the soulful yoga practices overlooking the rainforest and the ocean, every detail feels intentional. Practicing pranayama while listening to the waves and watching blue birds in the trees was unforgettable. The combination of laughter, connection, and Leanne’s beautiful teaching created an experience of true oneness with nature. I left feeling nourished, inspired, and deeply alive."
Retreat Guest, Tobago 2025
Leanne’s students describe her teaching as calm, authentic, without ego, a rare balance of science and soul, depth and lightness, knowledge and kindness.
The OceanFlow Method is where science meets spirit, where the rhythms of yoga, the intelligence of the Ocean, and the evidence of modern research converge. It’s designed to help harmonise your nervous system, reconnect with nature, and experience flow as both a physiological and spiritual state.
Developed and taught by Professor Leanne Hepburn, a marine scientist and educator with over twenty years’ experience in Ocean research and teaching, the OceanFlow Method draws on the latest scientific research and the evolving Ocean Literacy Strategy for England, to which Leanne actively contributes. This training integrates academic rigour with embodied learning, guiding you to understand not just why flow matters, but how it works within your body and how we can use this as a force for planetary regeneration
The course integrates Blue Mind Science, inspired by Dr Wallace J. Nichols, showing how water soothes the nervous system, reduces stress, and enhances creativity. It also explores the science of interoception as our ability to sense the body’s internal landscape, alongside flow state psychology, breath science, and the psychophysiological benefits of yoga and nature connection.
Why the OceanFlow Method Works
The breathwork components are informed by Leanne’s training with Micheal Biijker, founder of one of the most respected breathwork schools. Throughout the course, you’ll also meet guest breathwork and meditation teachers, each bringing their own expertise to help you deepen your practice.
Philosophically, the OceanFlow Method honours the lineages and cultural roots of yoga, and draws on the teachings of Satish Kumar, whose philosophy of “We Are Nature” reminds us that wellbeing and planetary care are inseparable. This understanding runs through every module: using connection with the Ocean and breath, we remember always that we are not separate from nature, but part of its continuous flow.
The result is a training that speaks to both hemispheres of the brain, the rational and the intuitive, and helps you experience what true flow feels like: calm, connected, creative, and alive.
Are you ready to join the wave?
The OceanFlow Method will help you deepen your teaching, expand your impact, and reconnect to the rhythm of the Ocean. You’ll emerge grounded, inspired, and part of a growing community of yoga teachers using their practice as a force for regeneration and change.
This is your moment to flow with purpose. Enrol now and be part of a global movement of teachers leading with love, science, and the spirit of the Ocean.
Your Investment in Flow
The OceanFlow Method is an investment in your growth, as a teacher, a professional, and a conscious human being. Over 12 weeks, you’ll receive 50 hours of certified CPD training, lifetime access to all materials, professorial mentorship, and certification as an Ocean Literacy Educator, a qualification valued at £399 and included free as part of this launch.
This course is a professional and spiritual pathway that will expand your teaching, deepen your connection with nature, and empower you to lead retreats, workshops, and collaborations rooted in ocean advocacy and planetary care.
pioneer Launch Price: £699 (Full price £999 after launch)
BONUS FOR LAUNCH ONLY: INCLUDED FREE: The Ocean Literacy Project certification (normally £399).
You’ll also receive lifetime access to all course materials, live session recordings, playlists, and resources.
One ocean, one investment in your future. What you put in now, will return to you many times over, in purpose, confidence, and the impact you create.
Common Questions & Gentle Reassurances
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The Ocean Flow Method is designed to flow easily alongside everyday life. It’s a 12-week journey (50 hours in total), which works out at just over four hours per week. Each module runs over two weeks to allow space for learning, reflection, and integration. And if you ever miss a live session, every class is recorded so you can catch up whenever it suits you.
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Confidence only comes when we begin to walk the path. This training will give you the knowledge, guidance, and accountability to grow into that confidence step by step. By the end, you’ll feel equipped and empowered to share ocean-inspired practices with your students, supported by certification as an Ocean Literacy trainer and the wider Blue Alchemy community.
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As long as you’re a qualified yoga teacher, you’re ready for this course. If you are not a yoga teacher, you can still take the Ocean Literacy Certification. The Ocean Flow Method meets you where you are, expanding your skills and helping you deepen your teaching with new layers of purpose and connection.
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Not at all. The course is designed for teachers and practitioners with no background in marine science. You’ll be introduced to the principles of ocean literacy in a clear, engaging way, from the foundations upward, with the option to explore more deeply if you wish.
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Every live class and Q&A is recorded and uploaded to the course platform, so you can revisit or catch up in your own time. You’ll never miss out.
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The Ocean Flow Method is designed for certified yoga teachers who want to integrate Ocean and nature advocacy into their teaching. However, if you’re not yet qualified, you can still take part to deepen your personal practice and understanding, you simply won’t be able to teach the Ocean Flow Method until you’ve completed a yoga teacher training.
If you’re drawn to the ocean education side, you may prefer to join the Ocean Literacy Course, which focuses purely on ocean knowledge and advocacy without the teaching component.
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Flexible payment plans are available; please reach out if you need support with this. I want this work to be accessible and inclusive.
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Yes. Once you enrol, you’ll have lifetime access to all course materials, videos, and recordings. You can return to the content whenever you need to reconnect or refresh your teaching.
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Absolutely. The Ocean Flow Method is open to an international community. You can attend live sessions where timings work for you or catch up on recordings anytime.
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No. The Ocean Flow Method is about connection, not geography. Whether you live by the coast or in the city, you’ll learn how to cultivate a meaningful relationship with water and nature wherever you are.
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Yes. The Ocean Flow Method is a 50-hour accredited CPD training. If you already hold a 200-hour yoga teacher certification, you’ll become a 250-hour certified teacher upon completion.
Still have a question? Reach out to Leanne directly, every question is welcome, and you’ll always receive a thoughtful, human reply.
Please see here for the OceanFlow Method CPD policy document including T&Cs and see here for refund policy.
