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Yoga Australia Registered Course

500+ hr Masters Meridian Yoga Teacher Training

 

 

Course Overview

This course will teach you how to be an amazing yoga teacher. By combining both western and eastern frameworks, we will show you how to confidently assess client needs and develop and teach personalised classes that get results. Along the way, you will enhance and extend your personal yogic abilities and knowledge. This will provide you with a great depth of knowledge so that you will be a confident and effective yoga teacher.

You will be learning from a highly qualified and extremely experienced teacher who will share over 25 years of experience and professional education. Your learning will be focused around a framework that is both practical and outcome-based, and you will be practicing teaching from the very first face-to-face workshop in a safe and supportive environment. With a mix of online content, video demonstrations, interactive and face-to-face workshops, and a 3-day retreat you will cover theory, anatomy & physiology, applied meridians and applied postures along with all the essential foundational skills to start and run your own yoga business.

This course covers not just the basic yoga teacher training, but focuses on six oriental influences, bringing together western and eastern frameworks and applying them specifically to yoga moves. You will view yoga through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine and in particular the meridians. This will give you superior knowledge about the functioning of the human body and enable you to assess your client's needs and develop, write, sequence, and teach personalised yoga classes that will set you up for success in your business. You will be able to differentiate yourself from other competitors in the industry and your overall knowledge of yoga poses, sequences and class development will be greater and achieve better results, not just for you but for your own clients.

You will be supervised and mentored all the way through the course. The student portal is easy, time efficient and comprehensive. You will get structured class plans and guidelines that are tried and proven plus all the templates to construct your own classes. You will be able to build your own resources and notes that you can add to throughout your career. Your assessments are designed to build confidence, skills and knowledge and are completed throughout the course with a final celebration graduation that you can share with the friends you have made during the course.

This course is for you if you NEED

  • accreditation with Yoga Australia

  • insurance coverage to be eligible to teach

  • flexible study options and a part time course

  • mentoring by highly experienced staff

  • support to start a new career or business

  • to understand yoga registration and the regulatory bodies

  • a comprehensive course that encompasses the yoga teaching code of professional conduct

  • to learn all the necessary yoga business skills

  • to learn teaching methodologies

  • guidance with your own personal practice

  • to learn how to demonstrate yoga postures with the correct technique, setup, positioning, breathing, syncopation, focal points, repetitions and speed of delivery

 

 

Course Details

500+hr Masters Meridian Yoga Teacher Training Course

A 500 hour comprehensive course that is a Yoga Australia Registered Course

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This course is designed to take aspiring yoga teachers on a journey from being a client in a class, to being a student of yoga teaching and finally to become a confident, qualified yoga teacher.

The course includes the following:

3-Day Yoga Retreat

  • Yoga retreat at Bamarang Bush Retreat in Nowra, NSW.

  • All accommodation, meals and classes are included*

  • You will establish your personal practise goals of 100 hours using a personal practise logbook

  • You will learn how to

    • apply knowledge of the role of nutrition and diet to the role of yoga practitioners and incorporate into your personal health plan

    • demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of the role of meditation to the role of yoga practitioners and incorporate into your personal health plan

    • demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of the role of chanting & chakras to the role of yoga practitioners and incorporate into your personal health plan

    • utilise effective communication skills as applied to peers, trainers and mentors

  • You will have the opportunity to relax and meet your teachers and fellow students

    *travel costs to and from the yoga retreat are not included

* * *

500+ Hours of Comprehensive Content

FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

  • Oriental Therapy - define key terms and concepts and demonstrate an understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine and their representation in contemporary Meridian Yoga

  • Ancient Influences - define basic oriental medical physiology and aetiological concepts; describe the major philosophical theories behind the foundational background to Oriental therapies; demonstrate knowledge of the contribution of Daoism as a theoretical concept and how it is applied in modern Meridian Yoga; evaluate Yin Yang theory in terms of its history, theoretical meaning, and medical meaning and its application to Meridian Yoga; differentiate between traditional yogic concepts and Meridian Yoga of spirit mind and body

    • contextualise the value of ancient traditions for a modern yoga teacher

    • differentiate between the Yin Yang Theory and 5 Element Theory

    • differentiate the application of 5 Element Theory and pancha koshas in Meridian Yoga

  • Outline energy pathways in the body and relate to traditional yogic concepts of nadis, marmas and chakkras

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine - identify the main channel surface pathways using the Cun body measurement system.

  • Qi energy and direction of movement - demonstrate the ability to categorize using yin and yang qualities; define energy and the nature of its movement; demonstrate the knowledge and practical skills of breathing in classical and meridian yoga incorporating pancha vayus; demonstrate the knowledge of energy flow in the human body and outline the yin and yang meridian groupings in the body

  • the definition of health as stated by WHO

  • develop a Personal Health Plan focused on becoming a meridian yoga teacher including lifestyle & rituals

  • define Personal Practise and demonstrate the knowledge and skills to apply 4 Levels of diagnosis when making a client health assessment

  • demonstrate the knowledge of 5 Mind states and Gunas and apply to your personal development plan and in client interactions.

    Note: this course only covers Traditional Chinese Medicine basic concepts, terms and knowledge as they apply to yoga, yoga postures and your yoga teaching practises.

THE BUSINESS OF YOGA

  • Yoga teaching Code of Professional Conduct

  • Ethical behaviour according to yogic practice and modern medical practice

  • Registration with regulatory bodies

  • Insurance and regulatory requirements

  • Your own business plan and business topics relevant to becoming a successful yoga teacher

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

  • Structural anatomy and functional physiology

  • How to apply knowledge of the circulatory, immune, reproductive, digestive, endocrine, and nervous systems of the body in relation to the principles and practices of yoga

  • How to apply knowledge of musculoskeletal and respiratory systems of the body in relation to the principles and practices of yoga

  • How to apply knowledge of metabolism

  • How to apply knowledge of the functional inter-relationship between the nervous, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems

  • How to apply knowledge of life stages and common conditions in relation to the principles and practice of yoga

CORE CONTENT MODULES

  • Each core content module has a specific area of yoga focus - you will complete one per month

  • Theory - the module theory and systematic table of correspondence; you will identify and describe clients with deficiencies and excess energies; the relation to the upper and lower body balance; the six Chinese physiology functions of the body; its diagnostic features and the three main western medical conditions and their causes, symptoms and treatments

  • Applied meridians - you will demonstrate the location of the meridians and body parts as applied to yoga

  • Element & meridian postures - combining the theory and applied meridians you will learn how to set up and the instructions, breathing techniques and delivery options for the relevant moves

  • You will learn how to summarise the contraindications for the posture for a specific client health requirement

  • You will learn how to demonstrate the postures with correct technique, setup, positioning, breathing, syncopation, focal points, repetitions and speed of delivery

PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS

  • The practical workshops are where you will put into practice your new yoga knowledge. In each workshop you will be supported and guided to ensure that you can practise the relevant moves learnt throughout the monthly core content module. You will also practise teaching the moves in a supported, safe environment. This will ensure that you are confident and ready to teach because you will be exposed to teaching from the very first workshop.

  • You will develop a posture resource portfolio

  • Learn how to modify element postures to suit a variety of client skill levels, including beginners, general and advanced clients

  • Utilise the provided template to design 3 classes

  • Learn the 8-fold system for class balance

  • Apply good teaching methodology

  • Demonstrate the assessment of contraindications

  • Demonstrate progressions and regressions

  • Outline a sequencing protocol to design a morning class with 20 to 30 postures

  • Design a 30 minute class with 10-15 moves

  • Practice teaching your moves to a small group of 2-3 people

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

  • You will learn how to demonstrate correct teaching methodology in reference to a variety of clients using demonstration, assisting, verbal and non-verbal cues and correct physical adjustments

  • Use correct lead-up moves

  • Complete client history forms using the four diagnostic methods and intake procedures

SPECIALTY UNITS

  • In the final month of the course, you will complete one specialty unit and have the option to complete two further specialty units

  • You will develop a short yoga course that you can deliver to your future clients around common health concerns in the current population attending yoga classes

  • The course construction will be completed as a group project and this will add to your own repertoire for providing your own yoga services to the market or in your business

Additionally, you get:

RESOURCES

  • A personal health plan

  • A personal practice log

  • A portfolio of yoga moves and classes that you can use as a resource to build and tailor your own classes

  • A student workbook available online

INDIVIDUAL MENTORING SESSIONS

  • 8 individual mentoring sessions where you can learn and develop your knowledge and yoga practise and be mentored by highly experienced staff

RESIDENTIAL INTENSIVE* at a HOST EMPLOYER

  • 3 to 5 day residential intensive will be provided to Sydney residents* of the course where you will receive supervised real-world experience at a host employer

    *Residential Intensives are only available for students residing within the Sydney area as Host Employers are located within a 25km radius of Sydney. All attempts to secure host employers for students to attend residential intensives will be made but cannot be guaranteed and are subject to both legal and availability in the students state

ASSESSMENT & GRADUATION

  • Your ongoing workbook forms part of your assessment and is downloaded at the commencement of Module 1

  • Your assessments are designed to build confidence, skills and knowledge and are completed throughout the course

  • Practical assessments are outlined and can be completed throughout the course as they relate to each module so you are learning as you progress through the course

  • A final celebration graduation that you can share with the friends you have made on the course and an official graduation certificate

TEACHERS

Lisa Masters, Principal & Lead Instructor

Elyse Sainsbury, Student Admin & Instructor;

Courtney Curtis, Instructor & Assessor,

Tiffany Brinkworth, Instructor & Practicum Supervisor

Sophia Barratt, Administrator & Marketing

DELIVERY OPTIONS

This course runs for 12 months part time and has a flexible study plan with two options:

FACE TO FACE

In this delivery option, your learning will be through a mixture of self-paced *online learning through the Masters Meridian Student Portal, demonstrations and videos. You will complete a Student Workbook and attend a 2 day live workshop once a month for practical teaching, on-mat experience, discussions, group work and assessments

ON-LINE

In this delivery option, your learning will be through a mixture of self-paced *online learning through the Masters Meridian Student Portal, demonstrations and videos. You will complete a Student Workbook and attend 1 live zoom weekend workshop per month for practical teaching, at home on-mat experience, discussions, group work and assessments.

*online learning can be accessed from any computer network

TIME COMMITMENT

The course is 500+ hours and requires:

  • Compulsory attendance at the 3 day retreat, these are typically held over the last Friday - Saturday - Sunday of the course commencement date (the next retreat date is set for Feb 2025 (14th-16th)

  • 10 hours per week of study and revision

  • Plus

    FACE TO FACE STUDENTS = 1 weekend a month to attend the practical teaching and assessment workshops

    Or

    ON-LINE STUDENTS = 1 live Zoom weekend workshop per month to complete the practical teaching and assessment workshops

  • Additionally

    ALL STUDENTS

    100 hours of personal yoga practice (3 hours per week)

 

 

Structure and Dates

 

2025

Next Course Commences in Feb 2025

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Next Course Commences in Feb 2025 ***

 

Course Key Dates

Commences February 2025

Applications open 1st November 2024

Enrollments close 14th February 2025

3 Day Yoga Retreat - 14th to 16th February 2025

Module 1 commences - 17th February 2025

Formal teaching concludes - November 2025

Graduation Feb 2026 - date TBC

Month 1

Intake

Intake & 3 Day Yoga Retreat

Applications open

Enrollment

Overview and familiarisation with course

Student own pre-reading and personal yoga practice

3 day yoga retreat

Introduction & Administration

Student portal opens

Module 1

Foundations - self guided

Weekend Workshop 1

Practical #1 - assessments & teaching practise

Student personal practice - 3 classes per week

Month 3

Month 2

Module 3

Core content 3 - self guided

Weekend Workshop 3

Practical #3 - assessments & teaching practise

Student personal practice - 3 classes per week

Module 2

Core content 2 - self guided

Weekend Workshop 2

Practical #2 - assessments & teaching practise

Student personal practice - 3 classes per week

Month 5

Month 4

Module 5

Core content 5 - self guided

Weekend Workshop 5

Practical #5 - assessments & teaching practise

Student personal practice - 3 classes per week

Module 4

Core content 2 - self guided

Weekend Workshop 4

Practical #4 - assessments & teaching practise

Student personal practice - 3 classes per week

Month 7

Month 6

Module 7

Core content 7 - self guided

Weekend Workshop 7

Practical #7 - assessments & teaching practise

Student personal practice - 3 classes per week

Module 6

Core content 2 - self guided

Weekend Workshop 6

Practical #6 - assessments & teaching practise

Student personal practice - 3 classes per week

Month 10-12

Month 8-9

Student personal practice

Practice teaching and/or mentorship

Module review

Complete all modules and workbook

Final assessments due

Student placement

Graduation Ceremony

Course Closure

Module 8

Specialty Unit (1 to 3 units) - self guided

Weekend Workshop 8

Practical #8 - assessments & teaching practise -your first yoga elective project

Student personal practice - 3 classes per week

Enrolments Open NOW - Next course commences in Feb 2025

Enrolments Open NOW - Next course commences in Feb 2025

 

 

Fees 2025

 

500+hr Masters Meridian Yoga Teacher Training Course and 3 Day Yoga Retreat

Valued at $11,075-

 

OPTION 1 - PAY IN FULL

Includes:

500hr Masters Meridian Yoga Teacher Training Course and 3 Day Yoga Retreat

BONUS Unlimited yoga class pass valid for 12 months (valued at $1,500)

Pay by EFT $9,350-

incl. GST

 
 
 

OPTION 2

PAY BY INSTALLMENTS

500hr Masters Meridian Yoga Teacher Training Course and 3 Day Yoga Retreat

Deposit $1,100-

11 x monthly installments of $980 $10,780-

TOTAL PAYMENT $11,880 incl. GST

OPTION 3

Optional ADD-ON of 3 yoga classes per week for 12 months (100hrs)

With 11 x monthly installments of $1,090 ($980 + $110) $11,990-

TOTAL PAYMENT including 100hrs of yoga classes $13,090 incl. GST

 
Terms & Conditions
All payments are in $AUD; All payments are inclusive of GST; No additional service fees are applicable; Additional charges may apply to overseas transaction and foreign currency conversions; Full course fees are 100% refundable if the course is cancelled by Masters Meridian Yoga; Fees are refundable in full (minus an administration fee of $200-) if you cancel on or before 30 days prior to course commencement; Course bookings are fully transferrable providing the transferee meets the application requirements; The 3 Day Retreat includes all accommodation, meals and classes but excludes travel to and from the venue; In the event that you are unable to complete the course due to serious illness or accident all reasonable measures will be taken to provide a pro-rata refund amount and/or the ability for the student to complete the course at a later date as agreed by the parties; All learning resources are provided online to complete the course, please note that we do not print learning resources as we care for the environment. You will be required to provide your own computer and internet connection.
 

excellence • spirituality • care and compassion • sustainability • professionalism • industry leading innovation • practical & effective • respect for ancient wisdom

this Yoga Teacher Training course is for you if you want…

✔️ a career in yoga

✔️ to start your own yoga business and make an impact

✔️ the ability to write classes, sequence moves and write mini courses that meet the needs of your clients

✔️ knowledge about health and how to support your clients that goes deeper than a regular yoga teacher training course

✔️ flexibility in teaching a variety of clients with a variety of health needs

✔️ structured class plans and guidelines that are tried and proven to construct your own classes and your own resource folio that you can build on throughout your career

✔️ extensive notes and resources easily accessible and useful for reference

✔️ time on the mat extending your personal yogic abilities to give greater depth to your teaching

✔️ a deeper knowledge about yoga and teaching

✔️ better client outcomes so all your clients progress on their own yoga journey and keep returning to do your classes

✔️ the knowledge to be able to progress and regress yoga moves so you can teach a variety of clients with different yoga abilities

✔️ stand out from your competitors and be successful as a teacher and in your yoga business

✔️ a deeper level of yoga skills and understanding of how oriental therapies can benefit and enhance your yoga teachings

this is the starting point of your own yoga journey… are you up for the challenge?

this is the starting point of your own yoga journey… are you up for the challenge?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Yes, you can complete your own personal yoga practise by attending another yoga studio, online classes or home practise. We recommend that you elect to take the 100 hours of yoga offered by Masters Meridian Yoga as it is relevant to the course and will compliment your own yoga journey.

  • That is fine, we understand that life gets in the way of our goals on occasion. You can organise to attend the weekly live zoom workshops with the on-line students. You will need to do this in advance.

  • Yes, this course is open to students from anywhere in the world and is relevant to teaching yoga from anywhere in the world.

    You will receive a Graduation Certificate with competencies outlined that may be applicable to be mapped across to the International Yoga Association.

 

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International Association of Yoga Therapists Member 26806530

Yoga Australia Senior Level III Teacher Member 1570

ATMS Member 27313; STAA Member 49506480

Working with Children: WWC1728173E

National Police Certificate: NCHRC-2018-35474