Register a Course

Registering a 150hr further education (bridging) teacher training course 

Further education courses registered with Yoga Australia provide a clear pathway for a yoga teacher to progress from a 200hr qualification (such as Yoga Australia Provisional Membership) to Yoga Australia Level 1 registered teacher (350hr) status, or from a Yoga Australia Level 1 (350hr) to a Yoga Australia Level 2 (500hr) registered teacher status.  

Approved courses will provide training that supports teachers in achieving a higher level of experience and professionalism by further developing their knowledge, competency and skills. 

Ease of joining Yoga Australia for your graduates. Your graduates can apply to upgrade their teaching membership with Yoga Australia by simply uploading their certificate of completion from your course to the Yoga Australia membership upgrade online form. 

Note: Completion of your course will meet Yoga Australia’s membership requirements for training however Registered level 1 teachers (350hrs) are required to have also completed 2+ years of personal practice and Registered level 2 teachers (500hrs) are required to have completed 7 years of personal practice and 800 hours of teaching experience over 5 years.

Snapshot of Registration Requirements 

Senior Yoga Australia members (Level 3), and other training providers that engage a senior Yoga Australia member as the principal trainer, may apply to Yoga Australia for registration of their further education teacher training course, providing the course meets the requirements for acceptance of its graduates as registered level 1 or level 2 teaching members of Yoga Australia.  The principal trainer for the course, must be a Level 3 Senior Yoga Australia member, unless otherwise approved by Yoga Australia (via application for special consideration.)

While we recommend the principal trainer or training provider has a certificate in training and assessment, this is not currently a requirement for course registration.  

Successful course registration requires substantial supporting documentation, including: 

• An overview of the course structure outlining the content, delivery method, and total course hours. 
• Demonstration of how the content matches the Yoga Australia Curriculum based on competencies. 
• Details of how teacher trainees will be trained and assessed in each curriculum area. 
• Details of the qualifications and experience of all teaching staff and any supervision arrangements. 
• Policy documents including – 
  • Student and Staff Code of Conduct Policy 
  • Complaints Policy 
  • Deferment of Course Policy 
  • Expulsion Policy 
  • Refund Policy 
  • Course Cancellation Policy 
• Any other information which may be required to satisfy Yoga Australia that your training course meets requirements and is of a high standard. 

To complete registration, payment of the application and annual registration fee is required. 

• Application fee of $165 (including GST) plus: 
• Annual fee of $220 (including GST), or 
• Annual discounted fee of $130 including GST (not-for-profit or small schools only) 

Registering a Yoga Therapy Training Course 

Why it is beneficial to register a yoga therapy training course with Yoga Australia? 

Credibility and Recognition: Yoga Australia is a reputable and well-established organization in the field of yoga therapy. Registering your training course with us provides instant credibility and recognition within the yoga community in Australia and beyond. 

Educational Standards: Yoga Australia has developed educational standards that serve as benchmarks for yoga therapy education. By aligning your training course with these standards, you ensure that your program meets the foundational requirements for delivering high-quality yoga therapy training. 

Professional Development: Registering your training course with Yoga Australia supports the professional and vocational development of yoga therapists. It demonstrates your commitment to offering comprehensive and credible education that enhances the skills and knowledge of yoga therapists. 

Industry Integration: Yoga Australia works towards establishing yoga therapy as a credible and valued modality within the broader field of integrative healthcare. By registering your training course with us, you contribute to the integration of yoga therapy into mainstream healthcare practices.

Accreditation Framework: Yoga Australia provides a well-recognized and respected accreditation framework and process for yoga therapy education. Registering your course allows you to follow this framework, ensuring that your program meets the necessary criteria for accreditation. 

Networking and Support: Registering with Yoga Australia connects you with a community of like-minded professionals, creating opportunities for networking, collaboration, and support. You can engage with fellow yoga therapists, share experiences, and stay updated on industry developments. 

Student Confidence: Being registered with Yoga Australia enhances the confidence of prospective students in your training course. It assures them that your program meets industry standards and provides them with a credible pathway to become qualified yoga therapists. 

Snapshot of Registration Requirements 

Hours  

The program must provide a minimum of 650 hours over a minimum two-year period. 

• A minimum of 500 hours of the education is to be allocated to core curricular learning that develops the students’ knowledge base. 
• A minimum of 150 hours is to be allocated to practicum. 
• A minimum of 350 hours of the core curricular learning are to be contact learning, which may comprise: residential or synchronous distance learning. 

Up to 150 hours of the core curricular learning may be delivered by asynchronous (non-real-time) distance learning. Of the 150 hours practicum, students’ direct case work with individual clients or therapeutic groups must be a minimum of 100 hours. 
The remaining 50 hours of practicum may be allocated to (any combination of): mentoring, case preparation by the student, practicum documentation. However, it is recommended that mentoring account for at least 10 of these hours.  

Program Length  

The minimum length of a Yoga Australia Accredited Yoga Therapy Training Program will be two (2) years. This allows for not only the hours necessary to teach the competencies as a therapeutic discipline but also the time needed for students to integrate the depth and breadth of the teachings as a personal lifestyle and practice. The length of the program allows time to integrate knowledge and develop a skill set through contact hours, self-study, and practicum.  

Faculty  

Faculty members must have well-established expertise and experience in the course or program area(s) they teach, including training and certification in the field in which they teach, along with a minimum of three years practical experience. At least one faculty member will be a Yoga Australia Registered Yoga Therapist and it is recommended that faculty who teach yoga/yoga therapy related subjects are Yoga Australia Registered Yoga Teachers.  

It is strongly recommended that at least one faculty member has the National Training and Assessment (TAE) qualification.  

Registering an Approved Professional Development (APD) Course 

APD courses (typically 20hrs – 100hrs) are designed to fulfil the professional development requirements of yoga teachers and yoga therapists.  While there are no specific curriculum requirements for APD course registration, the training should further develop the knowledge and skills of the yoga professional. 

Training providers with a teacher training course registered with Yoga Australia can register an APD course for free.

Yoga teachers and yoga therapists are required to complete 12 continuing development points (CPD) each year. Registered APD courses ensure that members can access quality professional development training. 

Registration of Approved Professional Development courses is available to all Registered Senior Teachers and Level 2 Registered Teachers who have a Registered Senior Teacher as a mentor.  The principal trainer for the course, must be a Level 3 Senior Yoga Australia member, unless otherwise approved by Yoga Australia (via application for special consideration.)

If there is to be any change in senior teaching personnel, the faculty must contact Yoga Australia and request approval for the change before the course is to be next delivered

APD courses must be renewed every year and meet existing Yoga Australia standards.  

• Application fee of $110 (including GST) plus: 
• Annual fee of $165 (excluding GST) 

Snapshot of Registration Requirements 

• Provide a course overview which includes the purpose and objectives of the course.  
• An overview of the course structure outlining the content, delivery method, and total course hours. 
• Details of how teacher trainees will be trained and assessed in each curriculum/competancy area. 
• Details of the qualifications and experience of all teaching staff and any supervision arrangements. 
• Policy documents including – 
  • Student and Staff Code of Conduct Policy 
  • Complaints Policy 
  • Deferment of Course Policy 
  • Expulsion Policy 
  • Refund Policy 
  • Course Cancellation Policy 

You can access the policy guidelines which include examples here – Appendix 4: Yoga Australia Teacher Training Policy Guidelines 

• Any other information which may be required to satisfy Yoga Australia that your training course meets requirements and is of a high standard. 

General guidelines for Yoga Teaching APD registration 

Yoga Teaching APD is intended for already qualified Yoga Teachers to further develop their knowledge and skills as Yoga Teachers

Course participants must have a minimum prerequisite of 200hrs of Yoga Teacher Training (evidence to be collected by a Teacher Training Certificate)

General Guidelines for Yoga Therapy APD registration

Yoga Therapy APD is intended for already qualified Yoga Therapists to further develop their knowledge and skills as Yoga Therapists

Course participants must have a Yoga Therapy qualification (evidence to be collected by a Yoga Therapy Certificate).

Training providers with a teacher training course registered with Yoga Australia can register an APD course for free.

The faculty delivering the APD course must have well-established expertise and experience in the course or program area(s) they teach, including training and certification in the field in which they teach and a minimum of 3 years practical experience. At least one faculty member must be a Yoga Australia Therapist and it is recommended that faculty who teach yoga/yoga therapy subjects are Yoga Australia Registered Yoga Teachers. It is strongly recommended that at least one faculty member has a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) qualification or above.