Serving the Profession Since 1999
Australian Week of Yoga 16th-21st June
We’re dedicated to the ongoing growth and sustainability of the Yoga profession within Australia.
Yoga Australia is the peak body for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, yoga teacher trainers, and yoga therapy trainers in Australia. We lead, set, and uphold industry standards, advocating for the principles of yoga and supporting the professional development and personal well-being of our members.
Back on the Table: Private Health Insurance Benefits
Yoga Australia applauds the recommendation to reinstate yoga in private health insurance benefits. The Federal Government has accepted the recommendations of the Natural Therapies Review, announced by the former government following the exclusion of 16 natural therapies from private health insurance benefits in 2019.
Choosing a Yoga Teacher Training Course
What makes a course worth your time, energy, and money? And how do you know if it will meet your goals? Here are a few things to think about before you enrol. These suggestions are based on common questions we receive, and the standards upheld in the Australian yoga profession. If you’re looking at multiple courses, you can use this article as a checklist to consider your options.
Clarifying Pātañjali :The Pātañjalayogaśāstra
The Pātañjalayogaśāstra, popularly called Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras, is sometimes referred to as Classical Yoga. I often hear people call them ‘the sūtras’, but there are hundreds of collections of sūtras, and Patañjali’s is but one of them. This article seeks to clarify several misunderstandings about the Pātañjalayogaśāstra, particularly in regard to yoga teacher trainings.
Blowing the Lid off Breathwork
In this article Josh explores yoga, prāṇāyāma, and the modern trend of breathwork. The state of yoga is attained when a human being expands out from their physical body in all directions until they identify as their vast and rarified subtle bodies.
Yoga Enthusiast
$72/year
A Yoga Enthusiast is someone passionate about yoga but not currently earning an income from teaching.
Yoga Teacher
From $144/year
We welcome all Yoga Teachers at any level of experience who are keen to develop themselves and support the profession.
Yoga Therapist
$33/year (add-on)
For existing members who have taken an approved Yoga Therapist Course to work within this specialised space. This adds onto your teaching membership.
Retreat Planning: How to Build a Successful Retreat
This short course provides yoga teachers with an understanding of hosting Yoga Retreats. During this one-hour session, we will cover how to budget for your retreat, how to market it effectively, how to create great content, and how to build group cohesion while you’re there.
How To Draw Effective Yoga Stick Figures
Explore the art of stick figure drawing presented by Adele Vincent. This course is designed for yoga practitioners and teachers who want to enhance their teaching methods and creativity through the simple yet effective technique of stick figure drawing. Participants will learn the significance of stick figures in yoga, utilising them as visual aids to remember sequences and communicate movements effectively. The course will include interactive drawing demonstrations, allowing attendees to follow along and practice in real-time.
Incorporating Guided Relaxation into Your Yoga Class
This short course offers yoga teachers the opportunity to deepen their understanding and practical skills in guided relaxation. Explore the principles and purpose of guided relaxation, its benefits for physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, and how to effectively integrate it into yoga classes.
Yoga for Better Births
Understand the benefits of incorporating yoga for birth presented by level 3 Registered Yoga Teacher, Nadine O’Mara. This information is beneficial for yoga teachers and non-teachers interested in learning more about this topic. Key points to be discussed include, Benefits of Yoga for Birth, Yoga and Active Birth, Pelvic Alignment During Pregnancy and Optimal Positioning of Baby
Thanks for all that Yoga Australia do to ensure a high quality of education for new trainings, and for being a collective voice for the industry. Keep up the great work!
Trish
What is yoga?
With its roots firmly grounded in ancient eastern teachings, Yoga is recognised as a traditional system of wisdom, principles and practices derived from the Vedic teachings of India.
Yoga takes a holistic approach to the integrated and innate wisdom of the human mind-body connection, with modern science nowadays beginning to uncover and fortify these ancient teachings and the many benefits this practice holds for your biological, psychological and sociological well-being.
Ultimately, yoga is a tool that may be used for self-discovery, stress-management, physical health & fitness, and mental & emotional wellbeing.
Yoga Australia is the peak national body for registration and representation of Yoga professionals from all traditions and styles of yoga, independent from any one lineage or training provider.
As the peak body for yoga in Australia, we actively advocate for positive change and improvement within the profession. This includes engaging with government and the health industry, lobbying for better pay and conditions for yoga teachers, promoting a broader understanding of yoga’s benefits for health and well-being, conducting industry forums, and collaborating with stakeholders both within and outside the yoga community.
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