• The principles of Yin Yoga: finding stillness, appropriate edge, and staying for time.
• The difference between Yin and Restorative (spoiler: you’re not always supposed to feel like you’re melting).
• Fascia 101: we get nerdy about connective tissue, and why your hamstrings sigh with relief (or mild protest) in dragon pose.
• Skeletal variations: because not everyone’s hips are going to look Instagram-perfect, and that’s completely okay.

• Traditional Chinese Medicine basics: how your energy (Qi) moves through the body.
• The 12 main meridian lines and which Yin poses stimulate each one.
• Organ health, emotions, and energy balance: why your liver might be holding onto your frustration.
• Element theory: Fire, Water, Earth, Metal, and Wood aren’t just for your feng shui consultant.

• The art and science of Yoga Nidra and other deep relaxation techniques.
• Crafting scripts that don’t sound like you’re reading from a robot manual.
• Voice, pacing, and tone: how to talk people into bliss.
• The neuroscience behind relaxation: how you’re helping people hack their nervous systems (in a good way).

• Vayus, Koshas, and Prana: understanding the layers beyond the physical.
• How to guide students (and yourself) into deeper internal awareness.
• Emotional processing through stillness: holding space for what comes up.

• Sequencing safe and effective Yin classes.
• Adapting for injuries, emotional states, and different student needs.
• Hands-on adjustments (when appropriate), prop mastery, and creating cozy, safe containers for practice.
• Holding space with confidence, compassion, and a sprinkle of humour.

• Expect plenty of practice hours where YOU get to receive and embody everything you’re learning.
• Journaling, reflection, and maybe a few tears (all completely normal and welcome).
• Building your confidence as a teacher, practitioner, and human.

Friday's from 9am-2pm at The Yoga Co-Operative, 18 Nash Street Paddington (Rosalie). Please find street parking and head up the stairs to our yoga loft!

FRIDAYS
September 4, 11, 18
- Break For QLD School Holiday's -
October 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6,13,20,27

FINALS WEEKEND
November 28 & 29

How to teach the physical practice in a way that’s smart, safe, and supportive.

• Break down foundational poses with alignment that works for real bodies.
• Learn how to adapt postures for different abilities, injuries, and levels.
• Understand intelligent sequencing—not just throwing shapes on a timeline.
• Explore the difference between effort and ego (spoiler: they’re not the same).
• Learn to demo, cue, and adjust without turning into a drill sergeant.

Functional, approachable body science that makes you a better teacher—not just a walking anatomy app.

• Learn the basics of skeletal and muscular systems as they relate to yoga.
• Explore joints, movement patterns, and common misalignments in class.
• Understand the nervous system’s role in relaxation, stress, and resilience.
• Unpack how fascia, breath, and body awareness intersect on the mat.
• No previous science degree required—we’ll keep it clear, visual, and relevant.

The soul of the practice—minus the dogma, plus a bit of respectful questioning.

• Dive into the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and origins of yogic thought.
• Explore the Eight Limbs of Yoga and what they actually mean in daily life.
• Understand cultural appropriation, modern yoga’s evolution, and how to honour the practice with integrity.
• Learn how to talk about philosophy in a way that’s grounded, relevant, and inclusive.
• Expect a few existential crises. That’s normal.

Because teaching yoga isn’t just talking through a sequence—it’s holding space for transformation.

• Practice cueing with clarity, warmth, and a sprinkle of humour.
• Build confidence through practice teaching (yes, you’ll actually teach people).
• Learn to read the room, manage group energy, and teach who’s in front of you.
• Explore how to give adjustments (or not), use props, and modify sequences.
• Develop your own teaching style—not just copy your favourite teacher’s playlist.

The inner landscape of yoga—where things slow down and get real.

• Practice classic pranayama techniques (that go way beyond “just breathe”).
• Learn accessible meditation techniques that don’t involve levitating.
• Explore the chakra system, nadis, koshas, and subtle energy with nuance.
• Understand the role of these practices in mental health, stress, and emotional wellbeing.
• Discover how to integrate these elements into your classes without sounding like a fortune cookie.

WELCOME WEEKEND

May 1 Friday 9am to 2pm
May 2 Saturday 8am to 4pm
May 3 Sunday 8am to 4pm
May 4 Monday (Labor Day) 9am to 2pm

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

May 16 8am to 4pm
May 17 2026 8am to 4pm

May 30 8am to 4pm
May 31 8am to 4pm

June 13 8am to 4pm
June 14 8am to 4pm

June 27 8am to 4pm
June 28 8am to 4pm

AUTUMN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

July 18 8am to 4pm
July 19 8am to 4pm

August 1 8am to 4pm
August 2 8am to 4pm

• The art and science of intelligent sequencing.
• How to build classes that feel like a journey, not a random playlist of poses.
• Creating peak pose roadmaps: how to get people to that juicy Camel or Bird of Paradise safely and effectively.
• Layering themes, breath, and intention into your sequences.
• Creative but safe transitions that don’t leave your students tangled like pretzels.

• The 7 main chakras: what they actually represent and how they show up physically, emotionally, and energetically.
• How to design sequences that target specific chakras.
• Balancing the nervous system using chakra awareness.
• Practical tools for teaching chakra-inspired classes that feel grounded, not like a trip to a crystal shop after too much coffee.

• The 5 Koshas: physical body, energy body, mental/emotional body, wisdom body, and bliss body.
• How these layers impact practice and teaching.
• Sequencing that moves beyond just muscles and bones, tapping into deeper layers of experience.
• Helping students feel seen, supported, and spacious on all levels.

• How to weave themes without sounding cheesy or forced.
• Guiding your students through physical, emotional, and energetic journeys.
• Creating classes that feel both intentional and inspired.
• Building series and workshops from your sequencing superpowers.

• Language upgrades: cueing that lands.
• Reading the room: adapting your plan based on who shows up (and what state they’re in).
• Fine-tuning hands-on assists, voice, pacing, and presence.
• Empowering students to self-regulate and explore their own experience.

• Personal practice time to embody what you're learning.
• Journaling, reflection, and lots of 'aha' moments.
• Honest conversations about your growth as a teacher and practitioner.
• Space to refine your unique voice and teaching style.

• What yoga philosophy is (and isn't).
• How these ancient texts connect to modern life (yes, even your inbox and grocery runs).
• The difference between asana practice and the deeper inner work yoga invites.

• The story of Arjuna, Krishna, and that awkward battlefield chat that turned into one of the most important spiritual texts ever.
• Understanding dharma (your life’s purpose) and how to deal with life’s messy choices.
• Karma yoga: how action without attachment helps you stay sane when things don’t go as planned.
• Bhakti, Jnana, and Raja yoga: the many paths to spiritual growth.
• How to apply these teachings when your toddler is throwing spaghetti at the wall or your boss is sending you passive-aggressive emails.

• The 8 Limbs of Yoga: a clear map for spiritual growth (and why it’s more than just nailing a headstand).
• The famous Sutra 1.2: "Yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind" (aka: how to stop your brain from acting like a caffeinated squirrel).
• Exploring the obstacles (kleshas) and how to work with them.
• Samadhi, enlightenment, and what these lofty concepts mean in regular-person language.

• How to weave philosophy into your classes in a way that lands.
• Crafting themes that feel authentic, accessible, and inspiring.
• Helping your students (and yourself) explore the deeper side of yoga without
  feeling overwhelmed.

• Journaling and personal inquiry exercises to integrate the teachings.
• Group discussions that go beyond surface-level (and are usually full of lightbulb moments).
• Developing your own practice of svadhyaya (self-study) to stay grounded as a teacher and student.