Professional Obligations for Yoga Therapists
This course outlines the professional obligations and best practices of Yoga Australia Registered Yoga Therapists.
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Scope of Practice for Yoga Therapists
This Scope of Practice sets out what a Yoga Australia Yoga Therapist is qualified to do, what falls outside that scope, and the legal…
Trauma-Informed Intake, Consent and Referral
Ethical practice requires teachers to recognise both the scope and the limits of their professional competence. This short course will outline how to work…
The Art of Support | Restorative Yoga
Through practical demonstrations and guided exploration, Rocio Marte examines how thoughtful prop placement can reduce unnecessary effort and enhance the overall experience of rest.…
Understanding the Mind: An Ayurvedic-Yogic Guide for Teachers and Students
In this short course, Dr Ajit goes back to the source, separating what psychology is genuinely rooted in yogic philosophy from what's been absorbed…
Keys to Understanding Classical Yoga with Tina Shettigara
This course offers a fresh and thought-provoking exploration of the Yoga Sūtras, highlighting where Patañjali’s teaching both draws from and departs from classical Sāṃkhya.…
From Breath to Samādhi
A course tracing yoga from the philosophy of self-authority and conscious choice through advanced breathwork, framing the practice as a system for training the…
From Yoga Teacher to Thriving Business Owner
Learn how to transition from Yoga Teacher to Thriving Business Owner. 1 CPD point will be automatically allocated to your dashboard on completion of…
Bring it to Life
In this practical and supportive 60-minute worksop hosted by Erin Lee, you’ll learn a simple, repeatable formula to move from idea to a fully…
The Prana of Food: Yogic Nutrition
This workshop will help you integrate evidence-based nutrition with yogic and Ayurvedic teachings for a sustainable, sattvik lifestyle that supports your yoga practice. 1…
Just Breathe Summit
This landmark event brings together leading voices in breathing practices - from traditional prāṇāyāma to clinical breath education and research. We aim to explore…
The Core Connection
An integrated exploration of the core as both a physical and energetic centre. Learn specific therapeutic Japanese Yoga exercises to warm up and connect…
History of Yoga & Tantra
An overview of the historical development of yoga and tantra and the various philosophical systems used under the name "yoga philosophy". 1 CPD point…
The Way of the White Lotus
Discover how to move beyond meditation techniques and experience pure consciousness through Malcolm Fletcher's experiential teaching on naturally occurring meditation and the self-illuminating nature…
Mastery of Internal Energy
A practical course to master safe energy circulation, accelerate self-realisation, and cultivate lasting health and vitality. 3 CPD points will be automatically allocated to…
Understanding Scope of Practice: A Guide for Yoga Teachers
A practical and reflective course that will help you teach with integrity, clarity, and confidence by understanding the professional, ethical, and cultural boundaries of…
Yoga & Endometriosis
A holistic exploration of how yoga can support individuals experiencing endometriosis and pelvic pain through awareness, gentle movement and the balanced flow of prāṇa.…
Sixteen Sounds of Consciousness: Awakening the Mātṛkā
A one-hour session exploring the sixteen sacred sounds known as the mātṛkā. 1 CPD point will be automatically allocated to your dashboard on completion…
Delivering Corporate Yoga & Meditation Sessions
Learn the benefits of yoga for corporates, who to expect in your session, key practices that work well when delivered in the corporate environment, and…
Restorative Yoga & Somatic Release: Foundations for Deep Rest
This course introduces yoga teachers to the core principles of Restorative Yoga and Somatic Release, offering practical tools to support nervous system regulation, embodied…
Invoking The Light – Gāyatrī Mantra
Awaken and align with Divine frequencies through attunement to the sacred Sanskrit sounds and apply this to learning and refining to The Gāyatrī Mantra.…
Retreat Planning: How to Build a Successful Retreat
Join Flo Fenton & Rachel Nokes to learn all about hosting Successful Yoga Retreats. 1 CPD point will be automatically allocated to your dashboard…
How To Draw Effective Yoga Stick Figures
Join Adele Vincent in this short course, where you'll learn to create dynamic stick figures as visual aids while practicing mindfulness and connecting with…
Incorporating Guided Relaxation into Your Yoga Class
Join Katie Brown to learn what guided relaxation is, how to write your own relaxation script and ways of incorporating guided relaxation into your…
Yoga for Better Births
Understand the benefits of incorporating yoga for birth, presented by level 3 Registered Yoga Teacher, Nadine O'Mara. 1 CPD point will be automatically allocated…
The limbs of āsana
This course offers a deep exploration of how achieving steadiness and ease in āsana can unlock the infinite possibilities of yoga, guiding participants through…
Yoga for Mental Health Summit
Yoga for Mental Health Summit showcases leaders in Yoga Therapy and mental health. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of how…
Integrating Sound Healing into Yoga & Meditation Classes
This course teaches how to integrate sound healing into yoga classes using crystal bowls, breathwork, and complementary instruments to enhance relaxation, balance chakras, and…
Ayurveda: Understanding the Five Elements and Three Doshas
Explore how the elements (space, air, fire, water and earth) and doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) influence your health and well-being. 2 CPD points…
Starting a Yoga Business: Creating your New Business Marketing Strategy and Plan
This course equips yoga teachers with practical marketing strategies—focusing on branding, niching, and digital marketing—to grow a sustainable business that aligns with their values.…
Starting a Yoga Business: Legal Management for New Business Owners
Understanding legal documents such as leases, business partner agreements, employment contracts, liability waivers and more! 1 CPD point will be automatically allocated to your…
Starting a Yoga Business: Accounting 101
Demystify accounting and bookkeeping terminology and gain an understanding of how to record business transactions, create invoices, and generate accounting reports. 1 CPD point will…
Starting a Yoga Business: Reducing Financial Overwhelm for Yoga Business Owners
Learn how to master your numbers, streamline operations and grow your profits. 1 CPD point will be automatically allocated to your dashboard on completion…
Starting a Yoga Business: Trauma Informed & Sustainable Business Practices
This course provides practical insights on defining your values, attracting ideal students, and creating a supportive, inclusive environment. 1 CPD point will be automatically…
Starting a Yoga Business: Marketing Your Studio
Explore core marketing strategies for yoga studios, covering brand awareness, customer value, and practical tactics to guide the marketing cycle from awareness to advocacy.…
Sequencing for the Vayus
Learn how to sequence for the vayus to create targeted classes that can cater specifically to students’ individual needs. The vayus - as subdoshas…
The Koshas
A one-hour masterclass exploring the koshas – the five layers of ‘being’ or sheaths – that cover the soul (physical, subtle energetic, mental/emotional, wisdom-based/intuitive…
Starting a Yoga Business: Personal Branding
This course covers building a personal brand, creating a style guide, clarifying a core message, and celebrating your own unique qualities to attract your…
Cybersecurity Primer with Reckon
When it comes to security, businesses can be at a loss when the crime occurs online. No robber hides around the corner; no corner…
Vedanta Meditation & Philosophy
Vedanta is one of the key spiritual traditions of India. It sits next to Yoga and Sankhya in shaping the Hindu spiritual Lineages. This…
Introduction to Ayurveda
Join Katie for an easy-to-digest introduction to one of the foundational principles of Ayurveda, the doshas. In this course you'll look at the qualities…
Yin Yoga: Purpose and Principles
Yin yoga provides an opportunity to explore the quieter, more introspective aspects of the yoga practice, while placing a healthy amount of stress on…
Understanding Sāṃkhya
Sāṃkhya is a core philosophy that greatly influenced Indian thinking, especially the classical yoga exemplified by the Patañjali Yoga Śastra, so it is important…
Pranayama Fundamentals, Purpose and Effects
Learn why pranayama is so important as the connection limb between asana and meditation, and why it is essential for succeeding with yoga. We…
The Science and Reality of Obesity
Deepen your understanding, hear personal stories, better inform your teaching, and understand the collective role of yoga when it comes to supporting people who…
Marma Therapy for Yoga Teachers
Marma points are concentrated reservoirs of prana, the life force energy. By learning to activate these points, you can trigger powerful biochemical changes within…
Teaching Kids Yoga – Making Yoga Fun
Yoga is a fantastic tool to teach children about the world, nature, animals, themselves, their mind, their emotions, their bodies and many life lessons…
Menopause: Embrace Healing through Therapeutic Yoga and Complementary Therapies
We brought together experts to discuss menopause and surrounding aspects. Framing this Rite of Passage in a women’s life with a New narrative of Re-discovery, health,…
Chair Yoga Fundamentals
Explore Chair Yoga and its key principles, techniques and benefits, led by Yoga Therapist and Senior Teacher, Robyn Lewis. This course introduces yoga teachers…
Breathe Light, Not Deep: Healthy Breath On and Off the Mat
In this course, you will learn why breathing less is important and effective. Ginny will share the anatomy and physiology of breathing as well…
Yoga Vasistha: Non Duality in Daily Life
In this short course Josh moves through a lecture exploring the concept of non-duality with reference to the important yogic text Yoga Vasistha. Yoga…
Modern Yoga: Understanding The Patterns That Run Your Life
In this 1hr short course Duncan moves through a lecture outlining and exploring seven critical spiritual practices of the Modern Yogi. Including: Maha…
Teaching Mudras: Bring the Art of Gesture into your Classes
Mudras are ancient hand gestures that have been used for centuries to enhance mental focus and soothe the nervous system. Often referred to as…
GSA Insurance – We’ve got your back!
Insurance is not about us. It’s about you. It’s about you sleeping comfortably at night knowing you’ve properly mitigated your risk. We’ve got your back because we listen, take action, and…
Nervous System Health: Increase Oxygen While Lowering Heart Rate
Good circulation is a paramount state of good health. To really get supreme health, we want to keep the blood circulating. While the heart…
Supporting At-Risk Groups with Yoga
Insights, practical tips and ideas for creating an appropriate and beneficial yoga practice for people who may have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, homelessness,…
What are the Chakras?
Dive into an exploration of the chakras from an evolutionary perspective. Consider the chakras from the intriguing views of Shri Aurobindo’s (that Prakrti is…
Incorporating Postnatal Students in Yoga Classes
Learn key anatomical changes, safety guidelines, and practices that will enable you to confidently welcome postpartum students into your general class. Many new mums…
From the Ground Up – Functional Foot Placement for All Students
Are you confused about where to place the feet in standing poses? Have you found different teachers teach different alignment cues? Have some of…
Prenatal Yoga
Learn how to support pregnant women to reclaim feminine empowerment, trust in themselves and find the confidence to birth joyfully. Includes a PDF copy…
Art of Sequencing
This course gives you a framework for building sequences around a specific therapeutic goal such as strengthening the lower back or mobilising the shoulder…
Ashtanga Yoga: The 8 Limbs of Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga refers to the 8 limbs of yoga, and BKS Iyengar describes their relationship in the following way "...yoga is divided into three…
Mental Health Aware Yoga & Trauma Informed Teaching
Nearly 80% of yoga students report practicing yoga for mental health reasons. In this course you'll discover how yoga can empower healing and transformation,…
First Nations and Yoga Practice
In this short introductory course, board members of Ngungwulah Aboriginal Corporation present some important principles of working as a yoga teacher in Australia. How…
How Your Thoughts Shape Digestion
In Ayurvedic medicine physical disharmony in digestion is the primary cause of disease. In fact, we aim to harmonise digestion first for absolutely any…
The Modern Science of Pain
Learn about recent advances in the understanding of pain. Yoga can assist with the management of both acute and chronic pain, and the potential…
Abhyasa & Vairagya Through the Iyengar Lens
Abhyasa and Vairagya describe the dual pathways of action and dispassion. This short subject introduces us to the twin pillars of Yoga. In the…
