Samyama on the Moon
Often misunderstood as something purely symbolic, “moon days” in yoga refer to peak lunar phases. New and full moons are selected as special days of…
The Integrity of Yoga Therapy
In this article, Rebel Tucker shares her perspective on preserving the integrity of Yoga Therapy within modern healthcare. With over 30 years working alongside traditional…
A Fresh Look at Knowledge
The Indian wisdom traditions, particularly Yoga and Vedanta, explain that avidyā is the ultimate error, the root of all mistakes. The word itself translates as: absence of The…
Yoga Australia Applauds Minister’s Reappointment
Yoga Australia congratulates Mark Butler’s on his new expanded role as Health Minister and Minister for Disability and the NDIS following Labor’s successful election result.…
Blowing the Lid off Breathwork
In this article Josh explores yoga, prāṇāyāma, and the modern trend of breathwork. The state of yoga is attained when a human being expands out from…
Choosing a Yoga Teacher Training Course
Enrolling in a yoga teacher training course is a significant commitment of time, money, and personal energy. The landscape of available courses in Australia is…
Clarifying Pātañjali :The Pātañjalayogaśāstra
The Pātañjalayogaśāstra, popularly called Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras, is sometimes referred to as Classical Yoga. I often hear people call them ‘the sūtras’, but there are…
Balancing Tradition and Evidence-Based Practice
Reflections on the NHMRC Report – and what it means for yoga teachers. Introduction Yoga is a big business. More than one million Australians practice…
The 70/30 Rule: Yoga Industry Economics
A senior teacher contacted us recently asking about workshop revenue splits. She’d been invited to run a weekend intensive at a studio with new owners,…
Effective Risk Assessments for Yoga Teachers
Conducting risk assessments has never been more important for yoga teachers working as studio managers or independent contractors. Implementing thorough risk assessments protects the safety…
