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Official Yoga Australia Event: Australian Yoga Teachers Conference & Retreat
June 22, 2024 @ 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM AEST

Accelerating professional development for Yoga Teachers in Australia, held in the most iconic yoga destination – Byron Bay!
Join us to celebrate International Yoga Week on Saturday 22nd June at our Day Conference & (optional) Retreat Accommodation at Byron Yoga Centre.
Featuring speaker presentations with learning outcomes, interactive workshops & networking opportunities, complete with friendly retreat vibes! Explore a deeper sense of yoga with insights on psychology, spirituality and philosophy. This event offers 6 CPD points for members.
Speakers & Topics Include:
Morning Meditation/ Yoga with John Ogilvie
The Yoga Principles of Magnetism and Prosperity with Eliza Giles
Quantum Yoga Consciousness with Pee Tek Chan
Signature Meditation & Breathwork with Ali Oetjen
Dopamine Masterclass with Celia Roberts
Detachment, Vairāgya with Valerie Fimat-Faneco
Panel Discussion with John Ogilvie, Celia Roberts and Eliza Giles
The Power of Yoga in Education with Gopala Amir Yaffa
Kirtan Ceremony from Govinda lila dasi and Sundaranandana das
Agenda:
SATURDAY 22 JUNE | |||
Time | Session | Duration | Presenter |
7.00am – 7.30am | OPEN/ REGISTRATION | ||
7.30am – 8.30am: | Yoga Class/ Meditation | 45 minutes | John Ogilvie |
8.45am- 9.00am | Introduction/ Welcome/ Acknowledge Centre & Sponsors | 15 minutes | Josh Pryor (CEO) |
9.00am- 9.45am | Power of the subconscious and living yoga philosophy | 45 minutes | Eliza Giles |
9.50am – 10.40am | Quantum Yoga Consciousness | 50 minutes | Pee Tek Chan |
10.45am – 11.30am: | Signature meditation/ breathwork | 45 minutes | Ali Oetjen |
11.35am – 12.30pm: | Dopamine Masterclass | 55 minutes | Celia Roberts |
12.30pm – 1.30pm: | LUNCH | ||
1.40pm – 2.40pm: | Detachment, Vairāgya | 60 minutes | Valerie Fimat Faneco |
2.45pm – 3.30pm: | Panel | 45 minutes | John Ogilvie, Celia Roberts & Eliza Giles |
3.40pm – 4.30pm | The Power of Yoga in Education. | 50 minutes | Gopala Amir Yaffa |
4.30pm – 4.40pm | CLOSE: Thanks/ & stay for Kirtan ceremony | 10 mins | Josh Pryor (CEO) |
4.40pm – 5.30pm: | Kirtan. | 45 mins | Govinda lila dasi and Sundaranandana das |
SUNDAY 23 JUNE (for attendees who have booked the Retreat/ overnight accommodation) | |||
6.45am – 7.45am: | Morning Flow Yoga Class | 60 minutes | Byron Yoga Centre |
8am – 9am: | Breakfast | ||
CHECK OUT |
There are limited spots available for this event, so we encourage you to book as soon as possible to secure your spot. Retreat accommodation available at Byron Yoga Centre.
If the tickets below are showing (Sold Out) please contact our office immediately to obtain a ticket over the phone. Call Erin on 0455 888 440
Extend your visit to include overnight accommodation at Byron Yoga Centre!


Byron Yoga Centre have generously provided discounted accommodation for Yoga Australia attendees, which includes dinner, a morning flow yoga class, followed by breakfast, before checkout on the Sunday!
Rooms start from $180pp per night.
To include overnight accommodation, get in touch with Byron Yoga Centre and a copy of your conference booking confirmation handy.
Phone: (02) 6685 8327
Email: [email protected]
Refunds & Cancellations for both conference & accommodation bookings will only be permitted on a case by case review.
Sponsors
A huge shout out to our Sponsors for contributing to this official Yoga Australia event. Your support is greatly appreciated.