Laya Wellness 350 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Born of a heartfelt desire to share with others the rich history, incredible insights and powerful techniques (both ancient and modern) of Yoga, this 350 hour training combines the practical aspects of how to intelligently, confidently and safely teach physical asana – postural – practices, with a deep dive into the philosophies of Yoga and a look at some of the ancient texts that first recorded them. The lectures will cover both the more dynamic practice of Hatha-Vinyasa Yoga, and the perhaps subtler, stiller practice of Yin Yoga. Over the course of one year, 350 hours of lectures, classes, workshops, teaching rounds, and time spent together on a beautiful 3-night retreat here in Victoria, we’ll draw on present-day research and understandings, as well as the classical observations of Yogis past, as we delve into human anatomy and Yogic physiology; philosophy, lifestyle & ethics; teaching methodology; and the techniques, training and practices of Yoga.

The format of the course – fortnightly lectures structured around four terms over the course of a calendar year – has been designed to allow students to marinate in the teachings and to begin to incorporate them into their life both on and off the mat as we continue along the path, with guidance and support from senior teachers throughout. At the end of the year together, graduates wanting to go on to teach should feel confident in leading classes of both “Vinyasa Yoga”, and its more recent sibling, “Yin Yoga”.

Whether you are looking simply to learn more about the practices you’ve grown to love, or are already keen to be able to share it with others as a teacher yourself, we are so looking forward to embarking on this journey with you.