So You Wanna be a Yoga Teacher?
Hey future Yoga Teacher, I see you. Welcome.
I get that you feel like your Yoga practice has changed your life for the better. (Me too!).
I know how it feels to be excited and inspired to learn more about how yoga works, so you can share the benefits of this amazing practice with others, and help them experience how life-changing it can be. (Same!).
I know you’re passionate about becoming the best version of yourself you can be as you step into this creative and unique leadership role. (I believe in you!).
Stepping onto the teacher’s Mat
Responding to the call of stepping onto the teacher’s mat is to begin a journey of powerful personal learning and transformation.
Not only will you deepen you understanding of of the history, practice and philosophy of Yoga but you’ll learn more about yourself as explore ways to communicate, lead and create learning opportunities for your students with integrity and safety.
A Teacher Training with a difference…that makes a difference
In a rapidly changing world, the need for leaders who understand the impacts of stress on people’s bodies and minds is increasing. Becoming a Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher sets you up to:
Define, articulate, protect and nourish your own boundaries so you can serve, lead and care for yourself and others sustainably
Understand and be attentive to the diverse needs that might appear in your Yoga room
Cater mindfully and specifically to communities with unique circumstances
Communicate with curiosity and compassion to inspire guided inquiry and facilitate experiential learning for your students
Deepen your own personal relationship with your yoga practice (not just asana!) so you have lived experience and a robust foundation of knowledge to teach from
Understand the body’s evolutionary responses to stress and how the practices of Yoga can be used to interact with these for relaxation, focus and connection
Setting you up for success
In a fast-paced world where immediate gratification has become the norm, this training stands apart with it’s focus on both learning and INTEGRATION.
The course is paced over 6 months with a combination of in-person and online sessions plus self-study and assessments.
The course is delivered in 10 modules deigned to provide you with the skills and expertise to step confidently into teaching Trauma-Informed Yoga professionally on graduation.
Traditional Foundations of Yoga
Human Systems - Anatomy, Biomechanics, Physiology
Trauma Informed Teaching Methodology
Communication for Clarity and Influence
Designing Safe, Accessible and Meaningful Classes
Developing a Personal Practice
Techniques and Practices for Masterful Teaching
Reviewing Performance for Continual Learning
Developing a Scope of Practice
Business and Legal Considerations for your business and career
These modules are accredited by Yoga Australia for a 200 hour Yoga Teaching Certification.
Why Trauma-Informed?
No learning happens without the permission of the nervous system. No connection is possible without the permission of the nervous system.
When we understand how to cultivate a felt sense of safety within ourselves, we can begin to create safer spaces for others to learn, grow and heal.
As our knowledge and understanding about the human body, mind and spirit expands, being trauma-informed gives you a foundation in the essentials needed to lead with integrity and influence in the modern classroom, workplace, or community.
Importantly, becoming trauma-informed also sets you up with the skills needed to look after yourself as you as a leader. It also helps you uncover your own blind spots and biases so you’re better able to create safer spaces for the needs of diverse students, staff and stakeholders.
Being trauma-informed also means you work responsibly within the remit of your qualifications and experience. Cultivating a community of trusted practitioners that can meet the needs of your students where you can’t is part of building trust as a responsible and ethical professional.
Who’s your teacher?
I began my yoga journey by attending Hatha yoga asana classes. I’ve spent most of my career teaching Hatha and Vinaysa styles of Yoga asana and later developed a passion for Restorative Yoga for nervous system replenishment and the benefits of mindfulness and meditation for overall wellbeing and performance. I combined my love of nature with my passion for Yoga and have hosted Yoga adventure retreats in 9 countries, with hopefully many more to come!
I have delved into many styles of practice as a student and have been privileged to train in person with many experienced teachers from diverse lineages including Leslie Kaminoff, Christopher Wallace, Tiffany Cruickshank, Duncan Peak, Alan Goode, Polly Realf and many others over the last 15 years.
After a decade of experiencing and witnessing mistreatment as an employee and contractor of Yoga studios around the world I took a hiatus from classroom teaching and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy. I saw much unintentional harm being done by teachers unqualified to be caring for individuals suffering mental health challenges, people with disabilities or differences feeling unwelcome in yoga studios and so much teacher burnout that I wanted to learn effective ways that could help teachers create safe spaces, where a wide range of people felt welcomed and supported and for teachers to sustain careers in the long term without sacrificing their mental, physical, emotional or financial health.
I know combine my yoga experience with neuroscience, somatic
My hope is that by completing this training you feel confident to teach yoga in a way that supports you achieving dreams and goals and set you up with the skills you need to make yoga welcoming to any population you choose to share it with.
It doesn’t matter what profession you’ve come from before, Yoga can enrich to your life as you delve deeper into it’s principles and practices. Through this training you’ll learn how to share it’s wisdom and benefits with your future students too.
Already a Qualified Yoga Teacher?
You are welcome to join this 200 hour training to add to your training hours and continuing professional development as a Trauma-Informed practitioner and leader.
If you join, be aware that this course will challenge you to UNLEARN and critically reflect on much of your prior learning. This can be a challenge but is a hugely worthwhile commitment to your own personal and professional development.
I am a Certified Continuing Education provider with Yoga Alliance (YA-CEP).
As a Yoga Australia Senior Teacher, this course is certified by Yoga Australia. Graduates are able to register as student Teachers for free while enrolled in the course and earn a discount on their registration as Teachers with Yoga Australia upon graduation. Contact Yoga Australia for details.
Another kind of Professional who wants to bring trauma-informed principles to their work?
There are so many benefits to bringing Trauma-Informed skills to your career. Creating psychosocially safe, accessible and inclusive environments that enhance learning, build authentic community and help people feel seen, heard, and celebrated for who they are among them.
Trauma-Informed principles can also help you create richer interpersonal relationships by learning to listen better, become a more authentic leader by avoiding burnout and prevent unintentional harm occurring.
If you’re already a qualified Yoga teacher or other professional ready for a deeper dive into the nervous system, effective teaching techniques and dismantling internalised oppression my 50 hour Trauma-Informed Leadership and Facilitation Training is for you.
Designed for professionals who live and work led by their values, the course is suitable for experienced Yoga Teachers, Coaches, Health Professionals, Humanitarian Workers, Activists, Educators, Carers, Leaders and Change-Makers interested in creating sustainable careers through providing ethical, knowledgeable and boundaried safe, empowering people-centred care.
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Anyone can learn to be a Yoga Teacher! Ideally as an aspiring teacher trainee you’d have some experience with and interest in Yoga Asana, Meditation, Pranayama and Philosophy as these are the foundations you’ll be learning to teach! If you have any questions please contact me .
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2025 trainings will be held in person and online.
August in-person intake for this training begins in in Brisbane August 9th.
Click the links below to find out exact dates, times and price.
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This training is for you if you’re passionate about teaching Yoga in an accessible and inclusive manner. If you’re interested in ‘deepening your practice’ by learning about aspects of Yoga other than asana you’re still welcome to join but be aware that the course is designed to prepare you to TEACH Yoga safely and well to a general population. Accessible yoga isn’t about mastering complex asana, but about helping individuals find their own path to the Yoga that is right for them. So if you’re seeking a physically progressive practice this might not be the right course for you. I’d be happy to discuss your goals and help you find the right course for you!
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Hatha-Vinyasa. Some coverage of restorative yoga for nervous system rest and renewal will also be covered.
At the end of the 200hr Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training you will be able to safely plan, design and create and teach Yoga classes to the general public that accommodate all levels of experience.
Upcoming Trainings
Brisbane Training Aug -Jan 2025-26
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Raw Power Yoga, Albion, Brisbane
August 9/10, 23/24
September 13/14
October 11/12
November 8/9, 22/23
December 13/14
January time to prepare and submit assignments
Times approx 8am-5pm each day TBC based on final numbers.
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Early Bird Pricing $3750 Available until 31 July. $500 non-refundable deposit. Payment in 3 instalments available.
Sunshine CoastTraining TBC
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Early Bird Pricing $3750. Full tuiition $4200. $500 non-refundable deposit. Payment in 3 installments available.
50 hour Trauma CPD Brisbane 2025
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Raw Power Yoga, Albion, Brisbane
August-December 2025:
Saturday August 9
Saturday September 13
Saturday October 11
Saturday November 8
December 13
Approx 8am-5pm each day TBC based on final numbers
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$897 Pay upfront til July 20
$997 Pay in 2
$1197 Pay in 3
Full tuition $1297