This 50 hour Meditation & Breathwork Teacher Training is a deeply moving experience for anyone seeking to dive deeper into the wisdom of meditation and the yoga tradition. This course is designed by and delivered in collaboration with Mark Purser, founder of Bamboo Yoga School, and clinical meditation teacher at The Health Lodge in Byron Bay. You will be empowered with a potent system of Breathwork and Meditation, supported by a clear understanding of neuroscience and yogic philosophy. You will learn how these magnificent tools can be used to support your wellbeing journey and how you can use them to inspire others.
Meditation & Breathwork Teacher Training
This course is ideal for anyone seeking a deeper insight into the scope and potential of breathwork and meditation, seeking to enhance existing skills, to become a teacher or to just enrich their own learning. This could include existing yoga teachers, school teachers, therapists or any aspirant wishing to explore the deeper possibilities of meditation practice.
6 Day Meditation & Breathwork Teacher Training Dates
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| August 25 - 30, 2025 | Meditation Yoga Teacher Training – August 2025 | Register Now |
Course price from $2,530 which includes tuition, all meals and 5 nights in quad (4) share room with shared bathroom, other accommodation options subject to cost and availability. Early bird Prices start from $2,380 and are available for bookings made more than 8 weeks prior to course commencement.
Already a Yoga Teacher? You may be able to claim this course on Tax as a work related self-education expense. Read more here.
Course Content
This 50-hour immersive training offers a rich blend of ancient yogic practices and modern science to develop both personal insight and professional teaching skills.
Techniques & Practices
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Yoga Nidra: Master the art of deep yogic rest to restore body and mind.
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Meditation: Learn a structured system of techniques for cultivating awareness and inner calm.
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Kaya Sthairyam (Body Stillness): Develop physical steadiness as a foundation for meditation.
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Pranayama & Breathwork: Explore powerful breath practices to energise, balance, or calm the nervous system.
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Mantra & Japa: Use sound and repetition to anchor the mind and uplift consciousness.
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Antar Mouna (Inner Silence): Cultivate mindfulness and non-reactive awareness to explore thought patterns and behaviours.
You’ll discover how to use these techniques individually and in sequence, gaining a toolkit for self-awareness and teaching others.
Philosophy & Theory
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The Roots of Meditation: Dive into the history of yogic meditation and key texts like the Yoga Sutras.
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Yogic Psychology: Learn frameworks like the Koshas, Tattwas and Samkhya philosophy to map the inner landscape.
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Modern Science: Understand the neuroscience and psychology behind meditation and breathwork, including polyvagal theory.
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Contemporary Practices: Explore how yogic meditation compares to popular systems like TM, iRest, Vipassana and more.
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Therapeutic Applications: Learn how to safely apply practices to support conditions such as anxiety, depression, cardiovascular issues, and pre/post-natal care.
Teaching Skills
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Sequencing & Staging: Learn how to tailor and structure practices for different students and settings.
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Communication & Presence: Refine your voice, language, and delivery to guide effective sessions.
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Scope & Ethics: Understand your role as a teacher and how to support students on their inner journey.
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Practice Teaching: Receive feedback and mentorship through supervised teaching sessions.
Meet your teachers
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 (vegan) 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
The Yogic Meditation 50hr TTC is Meditation Australia Registered Training Course & after completion of the program & personal practice requirements students will be eligible for registration as full members with Meditation Australia.
You will receive a certificate of completion and this can be counted as 50 hours towards Byron Yoga Centre’s 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program.
This 50 hour training can be counted as your CPD (Continuous Professional Development) as required by Yoga Alliance (YACEP) and Yoga Australia.
You may be able to claim this training on tax!
As a contractor/sole trader yoga teacher operating in Australia, you’re entitled to claim a range of expenses as tax deductions if they directly support your teaching activities. We’ve put together a breakdown of some eligible expenses you might consider claiming to help ease the financial pressure and let you focus on what’s important – teaching yoga! Read more here.
The path to becoming a certified yoga teacher can be life-changing, and choosing the right yoga course is a big decision. One decision you will need to make is whether to complete your yoga teacher training course in person or opt for the online route.
At Byron Yoga Centre, we firmly believe in the transformative power of in-person YTT. We’ve put together just four advantages to completing a YTT course face-to-face. Read more.
In this 50 hour training, you will enjoy yoga classes, theory sessions and practical teaching opportunities to further your teaching skills plus time to relax and reflect.
Day 1:
| 2:00pm - Arrive and settle in to your accommodation |
| 3:00pm - Welcome Circle |
| 4:00pm - Remedial yoga class |
| 6:00pm - Dinner |
| 7:00pm - Optional Meditation |
Day 2-5:
| 6:30am - Remedial Yoga |
| 8:00am - Breakfast |
| 9:00am - Principles of Remedial session |
| 10:30am - Break |
| 11:00am - Theory and Methodology workshop |
| 12:30pm - Lunch |
| 2:00pm - Theory and Methodology workshop |
| 4:00pm - Practical teaching of Remedial yoga class / Time to relax and reflect |
| 6:00pm - Dinner |
| 7:00pm - Self study |
Day 6:
| 6:30am - 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) |
* Daily program may vary slightly
This fully residential training will be held at the Byron Yoga Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.
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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.
All our Level 1 courses, both in Australia and overseas, are registered with the Yoga Alliance 200-hour Accreditation.
More info on our Level 1, 12 day Intensive Courses | Level 1, 20 day Intensive Courses
20 Day
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| June 23 - July 12, 2025 | Level 1 Intensive – 20 day – June 2025 | Register Now |
| September 15 - October 4, 2025 | Level 1 Intensive – 20 day – September 2025 | Register Now |
| January 5 - 24, 2026 | Level 1 Intensive – 20 day – January 2026 | Register Now |
| April 6 - 25, 2026 | Level 1 Intensive – 20 day – April 2026 | Register Now |
This course integrates Part A and Part B of the above Level 1 Intensive course, within a do-able, 20 day time frame. Immerse yourself in yoga in beautiful Byron Bay for three, transformational weeks…read more
12 Day
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| June 23 - July 4, 2025 | Level 1 Intensive – 12 day – June 2025 | Register Now |
| September 15 - 26, 2025 | Level 1 Intensive – 12 day – Sep 2025 | Register Now |
| January 5 - 16, 2026 | Level 1 Intensive – 12 day – January 2026 | Register Now |
| April 6 - 17, 2026 | Level 1 Intensive – 12 day – April 2026 | Register Now |
A flexible option for busy people. Part A is a fully residential, immersion course. Eat, sleep and deepen your passion for yoga, for 12 days straight! Part B is completed by correspondence, at your own pace…read more
Japanese 14 day Level 1 Intensive Yoga Teacher Training
This residential Level 1 course caters specifically for Japanese students with all content taught in both English and Japanese. Held at our Byron Bay Training Centre this course is designed for Japanese yoga students wishing to be teachers and also for those who want to just deepen their own knowledge of all aspects of yoga. There is however a strong focus on teaching skills and opportunities to practice teaching in class situations…read more
More info on our:
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| May 8 - 11, 2025 | 4 Day Trauma-Aware Yoga Teacher Training – May 2025 | Register Now |
| May 18 - 30, 2025 | Thailand 100hr Yoga for Mental Health and Resilience Training | Register Now |
| July 14 - 17, 2025 | 4 Day Restorative Yoga Teacher Training – July 2025 | Register Now |
| July 14 - 23, 2025 | 10 Day Restorative & Yin Yoga Teacher Training – July 2025 | Register Now |
| July 18 - 23, 2025 | 6 Day Yin Yoga Teacher Training – July 2025 | Register Now |
| August 1 - 5, 2025 | 5 Day Yoga Teacher’s Retreat – August 2025 | Register Now |
| August 25 - 30, 2025 | Meditation Yoga Teacher Training – August 2025 | Register Now |
| September 1 - 10, 2025 | 10 Day Remedial & Yoga for Seniors Teacher Training – September 2025 | Register Now |
| September 1 - 6, 2025 | 6 Day Remedial Yoga Training – Sep 2025 | Register Now |
| September 7 - 10, 2025 | 4 Day Yoga for Seniors Teacher Training – September 2025 | Register Now |
Restorative Yoga
Trauma-Aware Yoga with Chris Thompson Lang
Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Remedial Yoga with Bec Isaacs
10865NAT Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching is accredited as a ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority) nationally recognised course.
In order to be able to offer this high standard of teacher training, Byron Yoga Centre is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in Australia, and our trainers are nationally recognised Training and Assessment trainers and assessors.
10865NAT Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching 12 months
Ideal for international students as participants can apply for a 12 month student visa. An opportunity to apply to study yoga, work and live in beautiful Byron Bay or Melbourne. This course is run over a 50 week period …read more
Purna Yoga Pty Ltd t/a Byron Yoga Centre | RTO No. 91522 | CRICOS ID. 03418E
10865NAT Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching. Course code: 102571E
I did my 200 HR teacher training here and it was seriously life changing. It is something I had wanted to tick off my bucket list as I have been doing yoga for years now. I finally took the plunge and am so proud of myself. It was a massive challenge, physically and mentally but so worth it. I couldn’t have done it without the support of the teachers and my fellow students. The centre is on the outskirts of town, making it feel removed from the buzz of Byron, but it is only a 10 min walk to town if we did want to grab a coffee, have a swim or explore. The food at the centre was awesome and I really feel like I took my yoga to the next level. Hats off to Byron Yoga Centre… just brilliant.
Pure love and gratitude for this sacred place.
I did my L1 Yoga Teacher Training , Yin Yoga, Certificate (current study) and weekend retreat with Byron Yoga Center. I couldn’t imagine a better place to deepen my understanding of yoga and my yoga path.
The teaching quality is outstanding, the whole place blends well into the nature, best vegan food in maybe Australia (I am biased?), and the pool really helps you relax, recharge and reset.
Recommendation to this divine plant with gorgeous people and lovely nature!
The instructors and retreat staff are what make this place on top off beautiful surrounds and an amazing Permaculture Garden. Whilst undertaking my yoga training and dealing with issues connected to my military service I was supported to ensure I met the requirements and also contributed substantially to my personal growth and resilience. The support from a number of the teachers was skilled and compassionate. Awesome 🙂 🙂 🙂
My wife did her level 1 yoga training here, loved the experience.
Found the fresh vegetables and salads grown in their own garden amazing.Magnesium saltwater pool very refreshing after a big day of yoga. Accomodation was pleasant and overall experience life changing, highly recommended.