Earning an Income as a Yoga Professional
The profession of yoga continues to evolve in response to public appreciation and demand. Over the past 30 years, yoga has shifted from being a…
Expanding Teaching Opportunities
With nearly 60% of Australian yoga teachers identifying as “self-employed” it is timely to explore some less considered revenue streams. It is c…
Becoming a Yoga Professional: Our New Curriculum
This year Yoga Australia released a brand new curriculum, covering all levels of membership with Yoga Australia, from 200 hours right up to 1000 hours…
Psychedelic Integration Therapy
In recent years, I have found more and more people mentioning in private therapy how they had found some relief from suicidal thinking, depression, anxiety…
Champagne Savasana
Is there a place for alcohol during yoga practice? What sounds like a picturesque nirvana could quickly become a distracted hyperextension, spectacular sprain, and a…
Advancing The Profession of Yoga Therapy In Australia
Although Yoga has a long history, its counterpart, yoga therapy, is less well known and the difference between the two can be blurred. Yoga teachers…
Katie’s Adaptive Journey
My personal yoga story began later in life when I realised I was gravitating to the gym’s yoga classes on my days off from work.…
Yoga Week interview on the 2SER Breakfast Show
Yoga Australia’s CEO, Josh Pryor joined Danny Chifley on the 2SER breakfast show. In the interview Josh and Danny explore the significance of yoga in Australian culture,…
Australian Week of Yoga: 7 days of FREE Guided Meditations
We invite you to participate in 7 days of FREE Guided Meditations, hosted by a Yoga Australia Registered Yoga Teacher. Each day, starting from Monday…
Championing Menopause with Yoga Therapy & MHT
“Minutes, not months.” I first heard this Buddhist adage during a meditation with Buddhist monk Ajahn Brahm some 20 years ago. At the time, I…
Myths About Meditation
Let’s embark on a journey of exploration and enlightenment as we delve into the practice of meditation. It is time to shed light on the…
Yoga Teacher Tax Deductions
As a yoga teacher in Australia, you can claim certain expenses as tax deductions if they are directly related to your yoga teaching activities. Some…
Tending the Garden of our Thoughts – Paula Carey
Tending the Garden of our Thoughts The original purpose of yoga was not to perfect our performance on a yoga mat. The ultimate goal of…
State of Yoga 2023: Industry Insights
Pay and pricing for yoga teachers and their services has often been left to individuals to negotiate. There can be uncertainty around how much to char…
