This 50 hour Remedial Yoga Teacher Training has been developed by Maria Kirsten, delivered by Bec Isaacs. The program is a chance to gain a deeper understanding of how to integrate a more holistic approach to your yoga. Designed for yoga teachers and yoga students wishing to deepen their knowledge of applied anatomy and working with the individual on all aspects of yoga, not just asana (open to non-yoga teachers wanting to deepen their own personal practice).
Remedial Yoga Teacher Training
Remedial Yoga Teacher Training
Remedial Yoga takes a more individual approach to yoga, recognising that every body is different and that there is no one-size-fits-all way to practise. By developing a deeper understanding of functional anatomy, movement and the individual needs of each student, we can make yoga more accessible, supportive and beneficial for a wider range of people.
This six-day training will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to adapt yoga postures, explore appropriate modifications and develop a more holistic approach to teaching. You’ll learn how to work with different bodies, abilities and physical limitations, and how to bring remedial principles into both individual sessions and group classes.
Whether you’re a yoga teacher looking to broaden your teaching skills or a dedicated practitioner wanting to deepen your understanding of yoga and the body, this training offers a valuable opportunity to explore yoga beyond the postures.
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What’s Included in your Training
- 5 nights accommodation on-site
- 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
- Early morning practices exploring Remedial Yoga principles (asana, pranayama, meditation, chanting & philosophy)
- Theory sessions, Remedial Yoga and person-centred therapeutic approaches to practice
- Use of retreat facilities including 20m mineral salt swimming pool
This is a 6 day yoga teacher training, and we recommend pairing it with our 4 day Yoga for Seniors Teacher Training for a more complete, immersive experience.
Remedial Yoga Teacher Training Dates
This is a 6 day yoga teacher training, and we recommend pairing it with our 4 day Yoga for Seniors Teacher Training for a more complete, immersive experience.
6-Day Remedial Only
Investment: from $2,660
Includes full course content, all meals and 5 nights’ accommodation.
Early bird: from $2,150 (book 8 weeks in advance).
Payment plan available.
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10-Day Remedial & Seniors
Investment: from $3,950
Includes full course content, all meals, 9 nights’ accommodation and online learning.
Early bird: from $3,650 (book 8 weeks in advance)
Payment plan available
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Course History
Byron Yoga Centre’s 6 day Remedial Yoga Training was developed by Maria Kirsten, a senior yoga teacher, yoga therapist and occupational therapist who passed away peacefully after a short cancer illness in April 2021. Maria was passionate about promoting an individualistic approach to yoga and passed this passion, and a lot of her knowledge, onto her dedicated student and assistant teacher, Bec Isaacs.
Bec has taken up the mantel of Maria’s teachings and adapted our Remedial Yoga manual to offer a course that incorporates Maria’s approach while also adding her own focus on a holistic foundation that extends beyond asana. This course is for teachers, current yoga teacher trainees and experienced practitioners looking to expand their knowledge of applied anatomy and develop a more therapeutic approach to yoga.
Course Content
- Explore the key elements of applying Remedial Yoga and functional anatomy to your own practice and teaching
- Understand the 5 Koshas (layers) and use them as a framework for practicing and teaching holistically
- Understand how Remedial Yoga, traditionally taught 1 on 1, can also be implemented into group classes
- Explore the foundations of Asana and the importance of function over form in posture
- Learn how to modify postures for beginners, aging students and people with injuries and limitations
- Develop the skills to teach from a place that is supportive to the individual in the context of safety and trust
- Intro to Yoga for Mental Health and the Polyvagal Theory
- Explore the Krishnamacharya lineage of Vini yoga, the brahmana/langhana model, breath centred asana and Purna Yoga philosophy
- Learn both traditional and contemporary strategies to empower individuals to create beneficial functional movement patterns in the body
- This course will also explore the importance of yogic ethics (the Yamas & Niyamas) as outlined in the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali
- Experiential style learning in early morning and 4pm practical classes
Meet your Yoga Teacher Trainers
Our experienced Byron Yoga Centre team is here to support your journey with warmth and integrity. With decades of experience and a genuine love for what we do, our teachers guide you with compassion and presence.
Online Info Session
All about our Remedial & Yoga for Seniors Teacher Trainings
Recording now available!
We’ll start with a grounding meditation, before exploring everything you need to know about our Remedial and Yoga for Seniors Teacher Training at Byron Yoga Centre, including:
- What to expect from the training – content, structure, and learning format
- The foundations of Remedial Yoga and Yoga for Seniors
- The importance of adapting yoga to different bodies, abilities and life stages
- Who the training is for? Teachers and dedicated practitioners
- Certification pathways and how this training complements existing yoga qualifications
- How to prepare for the training physically, mentally, and practically
- Plenty of time for your questions!
Hosted by Senior Yoga Teacher Trainer Bec Isaacs.
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6 Day Training Schedule
Day 1
| 2:00pm - Arrive and settle in to your accommodation |
| 3:00pm - Welcome Circle |
| 4:00pm - Yoga practice |
| 6:00pm - Dinner |
| 7:00pm - Meditation |
| 9:00pm - Whisper time |
Days 2-5
| 6:45am - Yoga Practice |
| 8:00am - Breakfast |
| 9:00am - Theory and Methodology workshop |
| 10:30am - Break |
| 11:00am - Theory and Methodology workshop |
| 12:30pm - Lunch |
| 2:00pm - Theory and Methodology workshop |
| 4:00pm - Practical teaching experience |
| 6:00pm - Dinner |
| 7:00pm - Self study |
| 9:00pm - Whisper time |
Day 6
| 6:45am - Yoga practice |
| 8:00am - Breakfast, check out of rooms |
| 9:00am - Theory and Methodology workshop |
| 11:00am - Closing Circle |
| Noon - Departure (you are welcome to stay on to use the facilities and have lunch) |
Accommodation
At Byron Yoga Centre, we understand that your environment plays an important role in your teacher training experience. Our accommodation is simple, comfortable, and designed to support your study and practice.
Options range from affordable quad-share cabins with shared bathrooms to private ensuite rooms. Whichever you choose, you’ll have a calm and supportive space to rest, recharge, and integrate your learning after each day of training.
Vegetarian Menu
Training is hungry work, and nourishing your body is an essential part of supporting your study and practice. At Byron Yoga Centre, most of the fresh produce for our vegetarian meals comes straight from our 3 acres of organic gardens.
Our menus are designed to be balanced, cleansing, and deeply nourishing, giving you the energy you need to sustain intensive days of training. Guided by our SLOW philosophy, we use super-fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients, sourced from our gardens whenever possible, and supplemented with local produce. The result is toxin-free, nutrient-rich meals that taste as good as they make you feel.
Residential Facilities
As a teacher training student, you’ll have exclusive access to our 15 acres of retreat grounds. Stroll through 3 acres of organic fruit, vegetable, and herb gardens, swim in the solar-heated 20-metre magnesium mineral salt pool, or unwind in the tranquil Balé surrounded by banana trees. Or stay an extra night to really appreciate the facilities and explore Byron Bay.
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.
FAQs – Remedial Yoga
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.