Through our collaborative, experiential and embodied approach, you will receive skillful instruction in:

The foundations of Yoga and Yoga Facilitation:

• Hatha, vinyasa and restorative asana
• Pranayama, meditation, mantra and nada yoga
• Anatomy and yogic energetic anatomy
• Yoga philosophy (classical and tantra) and lifestyle
• Foundational teaching skills and methodology: cuing, sequencing, observing, assisting, modifications, voice and languaging
• Ethics and business of yoga

Trauma-Informed & Accessible Practice:

• The prevalence and impacts of trauma within a neurobiological, relational and social justice framework
• Exploring worldviews and understanding wellbeing through the lens of spiritual traditions, yoga philosophy and social systems
• Yoga, somatic and mindfulness practices for regulation, wellbeing and resilience
• Facilitation skills for trauma-informed, culturally safe, inclusive and accessible practice
• Teaching in diverse yoga, community-based and professional settings
• Ethics, scope of practice and professional skills
• Self-reflective, personal transformation and embodied leadership skills

You will receive the following certifications registered with Yoga Alliance:

This training exceeds Yoga Alliance standards and requirements.

*Please note this program does not qualify you to be a yoga therapist, or to offer trauma or movement therapy. It provides the foundational training to teach hatha yoga with a somatic, trauma-informed and inclusive approach, to a wide range of community groups and populations.

This is a yoga teacher training designed specifically for those interested in trauma-informed and accessible facilitation, and who are ready for depth, transformation and authenticity.

By joining our training, you also get to pay it forward: we offer scholarships and donate 10% of profits to community-based yoga and wellbeing programs.

Our training is designed for:

• committed yoga practioners ready to take the next step into yoga facilitation, with a desire to create authentic change in the yoga world and their own communities;
• community, health and education professionals looking to learn and integrate the practices of yoga and somatic-based movement skillfully into their work.

If you are not interested in ‘teaching’ yoga, but you feel drawn to the course and would love a deep and committed dive for your own practice, knowledge and transformation, you are very welcome!

Requirements and pre-requisites:

To apply for this training, you will need to have:

• a minimum of 2 years regular yoga asana practice (for community and health professionals, please outline your experience in your application – we may make some allowances)
• a commitment to personal transformation, self-discovery and self-care
• a strong interest in community, social change and social justice

and you will need to be committed to:

• engagement in a pre-training 6-week online discussion group (including short weekly practices, tasks, and discussion to prepare you for the training)
• full participation in the course

We are excited to have a diverse guest faculty for our 200hr training including experienced South Asian and First Nations facilitators.

• Jaymala Sharma (India/Australia) – Yoga Philosophy
• Emmy Chahal (India/Canada) & Kallie Schut (India/UK) – Decolonising Yoga
• Jem Stone (Bundjalung/Australia) – First Nations Cultural Training for Yoga & Wellness
• Amber Gray (US) – Polyvagal-Informed Movement Therapies
• TBC – Anatomy

More details and information to come, including additional guest faculty.

Training Fees

Fees include 200hr YTT Certification + 30hr Certificate in Trauma-Informed Yoga + 6hr First Nations Cultural Training

• Earlybird Rate: $4245 ~ ends 15th May 2023
• Tier 1 (Sustainer Rate): $4745
• Tier 2 (Concession/Community Rate): $4245

*Concession rate is for folks from all backgrounds on low incomes, students, and those with caring responsibilities.

Payment plans are available. Please note this training is non-residential.

Maximum: 24 places

Scholarships:

We have 6 scholarship places available including:

• 2 x full scholarships (for South Asian & First Nations participants)
• 2 x 50% scholarships (for people from marginalised identities and communities)
• 2 x 30% off scholarships (for people experiencing financial hardship from all backgrounds)

To apply for a scholarship please complete our online application form and click the link at the end of the form to apply for a scholarship.

Scholarship applications close 10th July 2023. Applicants will be notified by 24th July 2023.

Cancellation Policy 

The AU$500 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.

If a trainee withdraws from the program:

• 90+ days prior to the start of the training, the full cost is refunded, less the deposit.
• 60+ days prior to the start of the training, 50% of the cost is refunded, less the deposit.
• 30+ days from the training, 25% of the cost is refunded, less the deposit.
• Less than 30 days from the start of the training, no refund will be made.

For extenuating circumstances, decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the organiser.