Teacher Training

Have you been thinking that you would like to evolve your Yoga practice or deepen your understanding of the ancient traditions? Or perhaps you have been thinking of making the transition to teaching.

We are offering a 12 month intensive study starting in June 2024.

The practice will consist of one weekend a month face-to-face training as well as reading, group, online and practical assessment.

It will be broken in to two 6 month halves:

  • Part 1: The Foundations of Yoga: Tradition, Philosophy and Fundamentals Jun-Dec $2,500

  • Part 2: The Journey of Teaching Yoga Jan-Jun $2000

Participants can take part in either just the first half to deepen their practice or continue on to the second half if they wish to obtain their teaching accreditation.

The 12 month course curriculum also meets the requirements for level 1 Teacher Membership with Yoga Australia.

As part of the course prerequisites, students will be required to attend a formal practice on average twice a week (at a convenient studio).

I’m super excited to continue this journey in our lovely little community- Happy to discuss over a tea if you’d like any more information or have any questions.

$500 deposit is required to secure your place. Enrolments now open.

FAQ’s

How many people are accepted into the training?

The teacher training is capped at 15 with a minimum of 5 people required.

How will the training be delivered?

The practice will consist of one weekend a month face-to-face training as well as reading, group, online and practical assessments.
It will be broken in to two 6 month halves:
Part 1: The Foundations of Yoga: Tradition, Philosophy and Fundamentals Jun 24-Dec 24
Part 2: The Journey of Yoga Teaching Jan 25-Jun 25

The full Teacher Training Program comprises of 12 weekends with two assessments held in Dec 2024 & Jun 2025.

Is the training recognised by a professional yoga body?

This 12 month, 350 hour course curriculum meets the requirements for level 1 Teacher Membership with Yoga Australia. Students who complete the course may submit their YTT Transcript to Yoga Australia to be eligible.

How much is the course?

If paying separately:

Part 1: The Foundations of Yoga: Tradition, Philosophy and Fundamentals Jun-Dec 23 $2,500
Part 2: The Journey of Teaching Yoga Jan- Jun 24 $2000

Full teacher training (12 modules) $4,500

What are the dates and schedule for the modules?

The practice will consist of one weekend a month face-to-face training at the following times:

Saturday 10:30 – 16.30
Sunday 10:30 – 16:00

Over these dates:
Part 1- Foundations of Yoga:

  • June, 22nd, 23rd

  • July, 20th, 21st 

  • August, 17th, 18th 

  • September, 21st, 22nd 

  • October, 19th, 20th

  • November, 16th, 17th 

  • Dec- Sat 7th only Part 1 Written and Video Assessment 

What are the prerequisites for the 350 hour teacher training?

It is expected that students embarking on teacher training will have a minimum of 12 months personal yoga practice. Students will also be required to attend a formal practice on average twice a week throughout the duration of the course. A sign off sheet will be issued at the beginning of the course.

What if I complete Part 1 and then decide I want to continue?

This format is designed with this in mind. If you complete Part 1 ‘The Foundations of Yoga’ and then decide to continue into Part Two ‘ The Journey of Teaching Yoga’ you are encouraged to take that step if you feel drawn to do so.

What style of yoga is the training?

This training is grounded in an alignment-based Hatha practice based on the teachings of TKV Desikachar & BKS Iyengar as per Kate’s teaching lineage.
Throughout Part 2 of the Yoga Teaching specific content, we will also cover the fundamentals of Vinyasa Flow class sequencing, however this is not Vinyasa specific teacher training.

What texts will I need for the Teacher Training?

In the 12 face to face modules, we will be referring to the following texts in our learning:

Essential Texts
* The Heart of Yoga: Developing a personal practice- TVK Desikachar
* Yoga Anatomy- Leslie Kaminoff & Amy Matthews
* 30 EssentialYoga Poses: For Beginning Students and Their Teachers- Judith Lassater

Optional reading (not essential)
* Key Poses of Yoga- Ray Long
* Key Muscles of Yoga- Ray Long

For Part 2: Yoga Teaching Journey only
* Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations & Techniques- Mark Stephens

Optional reading (not essential)
* Yoga Sequencing- Mark Stephens
* Yoga Adjustments- Mark Stephens