Graeme is a manager and works for a mining company. He reckons that breath-work and meditation have given him more space around his thoughts and decision making.

Kath is an Executive Director at the University of Wollongong. She did the course to further her connection to yoga for life balance, slowing down and thinking more deeply about life.

Laura has a PhD and made the transition from researcher to full-time yoga teacher at local studios (including Younga Yoga). She did this training whilst pregnant with her first baby.

Emma is a nurse and mum. She is also the creator of Ghetto Mummas, a place women can connect, move and breathe to nurture their health during pregnancy + beyond.

ARE YOU READY TO
Deepen your practice?
ADD TO YOUR SKILLSET?
OR CHANGE YOUR CAREER?

Join Deb Young (BEd Health & PE) + Russ Young (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) in Wollongong + Byron Bay for this incredible 200 hr yoga teacher training, based on 15 years of studio ownership and 20+ years of personal practice.

In 2006, we started Wollongong's first yoga studio and the beginnings of what is now a thriving yoga community in the Illawarra. Our mission is to help others live a happier, healthier more balanced life - to feel inspired and to use your knowledge to help others.

We share our insights from the past 15 years as studio owners (including getting through a global pandemic without missing a day of classes) and what it takes to continue to show up for yourself on and off the mat - even when life feels challenging. This is the yoga practice.

Prior to Covid - we had run numerous international yoga retreats in Bali & Japan, and many local retreats.

Russ has a thriving Exercise Physiology practice and sees clients privately and through his involvement at South Coast Private Hospital for a range of physical and mental issues using yoga as a modality to reduce stress, promote healing and overcome injury and addiction.

Deb has built an online yoga program for pregnancy called Stretch & Glow and has a range of unique insights - not only in the physical practice of yoga - but what it takes to share those offerings with the world in a variety of formats from regular classes, retreats & more developed programs.

We have two gorgeous kids and put the theory of yoga to the test to live a balanced family life, as partners, parents & employers.

With our expertise in Yoga, Exercise Physiology, Anatomy, Prenatal Yoga + consistent personal practice - this is a teacher training program grounded in many years of continued effort & experience and something we are thrilled to share with you.

MEDITATION + PRANAYAMA

• Meditation and pranayama are the traditional practices of yoga that form the basis for introspection and observation. These practices require consistent effort over a long period of time - something which is much easier to cultivate with an experienced teacher.

• Each day starts with a 30min meditation and pranayama practice designed to help you check in with your ‘self’ and get clear for the day.

• You will learn the science behind different techniques to reduce stress and move through your day from a place of conscious action instead of reaction.

YOGA ASANA PRACTICE & THEORY

• After morning meditation, you’ll work with a daily 90min yoga practice taught by Deb or Russ (or guest faculty) focussing on a key physical or energetic theme of the day.

• In the afternoon - you will learn key alignment principles, sequencing, and functional concepts that relate to the morning practice.

• You’ll learn how to modify postures for beginners and those with injuries, how to use props & create a safe and sustainable yoga practice.

YOGA PHILOSOPHY

• The history of yoga spans back some thousands of years. As a living, evolving practice, we will look at yoga throughout history, the different schools of yoga, and how modern postural yoga fits into the timeline.

• You will also learn from ancient yogic texts and how these texts can help form a basis for inspired, ethical living in our modern world.

• You will discover some of the key differences between various traditions and how to make meaning of these sometimes contradictory teachings. This aspect also covers how to invite devotional aspects into your yoga practice.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY + PRACTICE TEACHING

• One of the most powerful parts of this program is gaining a deeper understanding of your own experience of yoga and making the transition from student to become your own teacher.

• Whether your goal is to become a yoga teacher or simply deepen your own practice, this module will help you understand the reasons behind sequencing approaches, different learning & communication styles, and how to share your knowledge of yoga with others skillfully.

• You will learn how to cue common yoga postures, how to give basic hands-on assists (with permission), and work in groups to deliver a yoga practice with a theme.

BUSINESS + TECH TOOLS FOR YOGA

• With 15 years of experience running a yoga studio & 12 months of teaching yoga on zoom, we will share our top tips on the necessary skills to thrive as a yoga teacher in a variety of settings such as private practice, gyms, yoga studios, retreats and online.

• To succeed as a yoga teacher, you not only need to be a good practitioner, but you also need to harness great communication and planning skills, to be able to manage your finances and get clear on how to share your gifts with the world.

• We’ll get you started on the process and share our top resources for further study.

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS, PREGNANCY, PTSD + SPECIAL POPULATIONS

• As an Accredited Exercise Physiologist & Prenatal Yoga Specialist, you are in highly experienced hands when it comes to learning how to modify the yoga practice for beginners, pregnancy, students with anxiety, and those with injuries.

• We’ll get you started with the basics on how to create a safe practice space for different types of yogis in your class and know when to refer students to other professionals in your network.

• You will learn key ways to include props for a more accessible practice.

FIND YOUR PURPOSE & LIVE INSPIRED [AN ADDED BONUS]

• No one deserves to feel stuck in life. We believe the impact of this training extends far further than the yoga mat or the career path of a teacher. It’s rare as an adult that you get the opportunity to engage in a process that results in immense personal growth and the creation of life-long friends.

• Our planet desperately needs people that are living more consciously, people that are able to speak out on behalf of those without a voice, and people that are able to lead by example of kindness and compassion.

• If you’ve been feeling called to make a change in your yoga practice, your career, or just the way that you show up in life - then get prepared for a course that is deeply engaging and will lead you to live inspired.

RUSS YOUNG

Exercise

Physiologist

Yogi

Dad & Husband

When I was 6, my dad committed suicide (he was a Vietnam Veteran). So from an early age, I had a sense that life is fleeting and we need to make the most of it. I put myself through uni, graduated with a job I hated, so (naturally) I escaped overseas for two and a half years to work and travel through Japan, Thailand, Nepal & India.

Soon after - I started practicing yoga. I felt an instant connection to the physical practice but was hooked by the glimpses of stillness and calm that yoga provided.

My chronic asthma improved and I was able to manage the ups and downs of depression. 

Younga Yoga was born from the idea that we wanted to create a space where people could balance the mind and body and connect with others in the community.

Our philosophy is that effective self-care happens when you are supported by and part of a strong community. 

This training will help you embrace your flaws, find your strengths + ask that you act with boundaries, ethics + continuous improvement for the service of others - skills you can apply to your own life, in teaching others, or as part of your job.

With us as a team, you'll get the perfect blend of light-hearted humor, persistent practice, anatomical intelligence, business basics & a step-by-step approach for confident teaching with clarity and insight to creating a life of purpose.

EMMA GRANT

GHETTO MUMMAS

2019 graduate

As a mum of two gorgeous kiddies and as the founder of Ghetto Mummas in Wollongong, we asked Em about her experience juggling teacher training with a baby and the demands of the Younga Yoga teacher training program.

WHAT QUALIFICATION

WILL I GAIN?

Once you have successfully completed the 200-hour Level 1 Teacher Training you will be issued a Certificate of Yoga Teacher Training from Younga Yoga Studio.

Younga Yoga is listed as a registered yoga school with Yoga Alliance, a US-based International Yoga Association at the 200-hour level.

do I have to attend

every session?

A minimum of 95% attendance is required for a certificate of completion to be awarded. Students who miss more than 5% of contact hours may request private tuition at their own cost based on availability.

WHAT IF AM UNABLE TO

COMPLETE THE COURSE?

Unfortunately there will be no refund or exchange of services provided if you choose to drop out of the training or cannot continue for any reason.

What about covid?

If there is a significant lock-down - the training will be delivered via zoom. We have chosen our venues carefully within NSW to offset any impact of potential border closures. If you have any questions or would like further clarification, please get in touch.