Serving the Profession Since 1999
We’re dedicated to the ongoing growth and sustainability of the Yoga profession within Australia.
Yoga Australia is the peak body for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, yoga teacher trainers, and yoga therapy trainers in Australia. We lead, set, and uphold industry standards, advocating for the principles of yoga and supporting the professional development and personal well-being of our members.
Back on the Table: Private Health Insurance Benefits
Yoga Australia applauds the recommendation to reinstate yoga in private health insurance benefits. The Federal Government has accepted the recommendations of the Natural Therapies Review, announced by the former government following the exclusion of 16 natural therapies from private health insurance benefits in 2019.
State of Yoga 2025
The stellar growth of yoga in Australia throughout the 2000s and 2010s peaked with the onset of the pandemic. Covid and the years following shook the industry as yoga is predominantly an indoor group activity, and many studios closed during this period. A large-scale public embrace of online meeting and video streaming technology was something of a silver lining, with some heartwarming stories of people in rural areas or with certain health conditions suddenly having access to yoga.
Adhikārī – Rethinking Readiness in Modern Yoga
In contemporary culture, we often hear the phrase: “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” But what does it really mean to be ready? In the classical traditions of Yoga and Vedānta, this readiness was not left to chance. It was framed by the concept of adhikārī – the qualified student. A person’s readiness determined what teaching they could receive, how it should be transmitted, and the pace at which they could progress.
Intersection of Ayurveda and Samkhya
Understanding the Ayurvedic constitution – our individual mix of vata, pitta and kapha doshas – is a key first step in discovering how we can integrate Ayurveda’s wisdom into our everyday lives.
Yoga Enthusiast
$72/year
A Yoga Enthusiast is someone passionate about yoga but not currently earning an income from teaching.
Yoga Teacher
From $144/year
We welcome all Yoga Teachers at any level of experience who are keen to develop themselves and support the profession.
Yoga Therapist
$33/year (add-on)
For existing members who have taken an approved Yoga Therapist Course to work within this specialised space. This adds onto your teaching membership.
Sixteen Sounds of Consciousness
Join Rachel Nokes for a one-hour session exploring the sixteen sacred sounds known as the mātṛkā – the subtle frequencies that measure out consciousness and are linked to the sixteen phases of the moon. In yogic tradition, these sounds are visualised as the petals of the viśuddha cakra (throat centre).
Restorative Yoga & Somatic Release
This course introduces yoga teachers to the core principles of Restorative Yoga and Somatic Release, offering practical tools to support nervous system regulation, embodied presence, and deep rest.
Delivering Yoga & Meditation Sessions to Corporates
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 what to include in your package offering.
Invoking The Light – Gāyatrī Mantra
Discover how mantra, breath, and intention come together to illuminate the inner self and invoke clarity, peace, and inner radiance. Experience the power of the Sanskrit sounds with accurate tonal quality, enunciation, timing and use of breath, that opens our energetic field, stimulating our energy bodies, marma points and chakral petals through multi-dimensions.
Thanks for all that Yoga Australia do to ensure a high quality of education for new trainings, and for being a collective voice for the industry. Keep up the great work!
Trish
What is yoga?
With its roots firmly grounded in ancient eastern teachings, Yoga is recognised as a traditional system of wisdom, principles and practices derived from the Vedic teachings of India.
Yoga takes a holistic approach to the integrated and innate wisdom of the human mind-body connection, with modern science nowadays beginning to uncover and fortify these ancient teachings and the many benefits this practice holds for your biological, psychological and sociological well-being.
Ultimately, yoga is a tool that may be used for self-discovery, stress-management, physical health & fitness, and mental & emotional wellbeing.
Yoga Australia is the peak national body for registration and representation of Yoga professionals from all traditions and styles of yoga, independent from any one lineage or training provider.
As the peak body for yoga in Australia, we actively advocate for positive change and improvement within the profession. This includes engaging with government and the health industry, lobbying for better pay and conditions for yoga teachers, promoting a broader understanding of yoga’s benefits for health and well-being, conducting industry forums, and collaborating with stakeholders both within and outside the yoga community.
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