This 25 Hour Yoga for Seniors Teacher Training course is for yoga teachers, graduates, current trainees and is also open to non-yoga teachers. With Australia’s aging population, there’s a growing demand for skilled yoga teachers who can provide safe, accessible, and enjoyable yoga practices tailored to the unique needs of older people.
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Yoga for Seniors Teacher Training Dates
4 Day Dates
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| October 11 - 14, 2026 | 4 Day Yoga for Seniors Teacher Training – Oct 2026 | Register Now |
10 Day Dates
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| October 5 - 14, 2026 | 10 Day Remedial & Yoga for Seniors Teacher Training – Oct 2026 | Register Now |
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| Upcoming Yoga for Seniors Yoga Teacher Training – join our waiting list to be the first to know our next dates | Join waiting list |
Yoga for Seniors Teacher Training Price
Course priced from $1,590 and includes tuition, all meals and 3 nights in quad (4) share room with shared bathroom, other accommodation options subject to cost and availability. Earlybird Prices from $1,490 – available for bookings made more than 8 weeks prior to course commencement. OR book our 4 Day Yoga for Seniors AND 6 Day Remedial trainings together to receive a $300 discount, plus the night between your trainings on us!
Already a Yoga Teacher? You may be able to claim this course on Tax as a work related self-education expense. Read more here.
Have any questions? Click here to book a video chat with Marita our Head Teacher Trainer!
Course Overview
This course is for yoga teachers looking to expand their knowledge base and skills to make a positive impact on the lives of older adults. You will learn how to support seniors to stay mobile and have a positive outlook as they age, by adapting yoga techniques and practices to meet their needs.
Taught from an experiential platform, you will enjoy practical sessions to experience techniques and practices first-hand. These will be complemented by theoretical workshops to enrich your understanding of the challenges faced by seniors, informed by recent research.
This course will be facilitated by Byron Yoga Centre Senior Teachers. Led by Bec Isaacs and Marita Dortins.
Course Content
- Learn principles of anatomy and physiology relevant to older populations
- Learn about physical and mental health concerns common in older populations
- Be guided in how to adapt postures and utilise props for safety and accessibility
- Learn how to sequence classes effectively to achieve a range of outcomes
- Adapt your teaching style to meet the needs of seniors
- Explore strategies for injury prevention and providing appropriate adjustments
- Learn communication techniques to guide seniors through a rewarding practice
- Explore pranayama and meditation for seniors
- Understand how yoga philosophy can be integrated into the lives of older adults
- Time to relax by the pool and enjoy the retreat centre
Training Inclusions
- Shared accommodation in quad-share cabin (ensuite and/or private rooms at an additional cost subject to availability)
- All meals – 3 meals each day, light and delicious sattvic vegetarian cuisine
- Herbal teas and fruit available all day (sweet treats and cold drinks on sale)
- In-person daily training & instruction (varied styles), philosophy talks
- Teacher training manual
- Twice daily yoga – morning and afternoon
- Evening sessions
- Use of the mineral salt swimming pool
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Accommodation
At Byron Yoga Centre, we believe that where you stay is an integral part of your wellness journey. Our accommodation options are simple and comfortable and cater to various preferences and budgets.
Whether you choose a quad share cabin, a twin room with a shared bathroom, or a private ensuite room with a verandah, you’ll find a harmonious space to recharge and rejuvenate after a day of yoga practice and self-discovery. You can find all of our accommodation options and inclusions here.
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Vegetarian Menu
We boast 3 acres of beautiful organic gardens, which supplies most of the food for our vegetarian menu. Our meals are meticulously crafted to be nutritionally balanced, cleansing, and nourishing.
Our commitment to SLOW means sourcing super-fresh produce from our own organic gardens whenever possible and opting for local, organic, and in-season ingredients. This ensures not only the exceptional taste of our meals but also provides toxin-free food with maximum freshness, delivering optimum nutrients to the body.
Commitment to
Sustainability
For over three decades, Byron Yoga Centre, led by John Ogilvie, has been on a dedicated journey to weave sustainability into the very fabric of our ethos. We recognise the profound interconnectedness between our well-being, the health of our planet, and the vitality of our shared communities. Our commitment to sustainability isn’t just a choice; it’s a way of life. This includes solar power, rainwater harvesting, eco-friendly toilets, recycling intiatives, composting, and community outreach. You can read more out our sustainability efforts here.
About Byron Yoga Teacher Trainings
Byron Yoga Centre is one of the oldest Yoga Teacher Training Centres in Australia, with over 30 years experience, offering accredited yoga training in both the practice and philosophy of yoga.
Byron Yoga Centre’s 50 and 25 hour Specialty Trainings are designed to be stand alone courses as well as being applicable to part of your 200 or 300 certificates. They fit particularly well as part of a Level 2 300 hour course. To be counted as part of a Level 1 or Level 2 the modular course must be undertaken after the residential intensive not before. These modular course hours can also be used for the ongoing professional development required each year by Yoga Alliance and other professional bodies. Or you could just do one because you want to learn more. Click on the links below to learn more and see upcoming training courses.