Byron Bay Intensive Level 1 Options

The 20 Day Course including public class practical teaching opportunity.

Price from $5,690 (includes all meals and 19 nights in quad (4) share room with shared bathroom, other accommodation options subject to cost and availability)

Earlybird Price from $5,490*– offer only available for bookings made more than 8 weeks prior to course commencement.

Pre-Course Preparation:
In the 20 day course option you start the initial online units for the 200 hour certificate 6 weeks before the residential course.  You can work through the pre-intensive assignments and practical components in your own time.

On-Site training:
The 20 day residential course at Byron Yoga Retreat Centre is an all inclusive experience. While the timetable is intensive, you will be mentored by experienced trainers and benefit from the tranquility and community of the eco haven on the outskirts of Byron Bay.

Certificate of Attainment:
You will gain your Level 1 200 hour RYT certificate on successful completion of the 20 day residential course. As part of this 20 day course option you will benefit from extended practical teaching experience of our public classes.

“The last 8 days when everything started to fall into place with philosophy and teaching strategies. Everything is starting to make more sense and I feel like the learning journey is just about to begin.”

The 20 day course option is ideal for those looking for a comprehensive training with time to integrate their leaning. The pre-course preparation will fully prepare you for the residential intensive so this is suitable for those looking for a course purely to deepen their own understanding and practice of yoga or anyone at the start of their yoga teaching journey. With the 20 day course you have the opportunity to teach additional public classes at Byron Yoga Centre and be supported in completing the post course elements, while a resident at the Byron Yoga Retreat Centre.

We recommend the Premier Course 20 day residential as the most thorough and holistic option.

In this 12 day course option you complete the pre-residential intensive preparation hours in your own time and can start this pre-prep 6 weeks before the residential course.

The 12 day residential course at Byron Yoga Retreat Centre is an all inclusive experience. While the timetable is intensive, you will be mentored by experienced trainers and benefit from the tranquility and community of the eco haven on the outskirts of Byron Bay.

As the residential intensive is just 12 days you will still need to complete further practical and online elements in your own time with the direction of our trainers when needed. You will gain your 200 hour RYT certificate on successful completion of the final correspondence component.

Price from $4,310 (includes all meals and 11 nights in quad (4) share room with shared bathroom, other accommodation options subject to cost and availability)

Earlybird Price $4,110* – offer only available for bookings made more than 8 weeks prior to course commencement.

Pre-Course Preparation (approx. 30-40 hours)
Includes online study, practicing asana with Byron Yoga Centre’s DVDs. It is recommended you allow 4-6 weeks to complete this pre-course preparation.

12 day On-Site Training
This 12 day course is for those with limited time for the residential intensive component. You will undertake the pre-course preparation and so arrive for the intensive fully prepared. 

Post Course Training (practical and online study: approx. 80 hours)
Post residential course work including online study, attending classes and journaling your practice teaching experience. Or you can choose to book into one or more of our Specialty Courses and the hours can be used towards completing the required hours. N.B. the post course work must be completed within 2 years of commencing your 12-day intensive.

This course is suitable for those who are either currently teaching informally, have access to practical teaching experience opportunities or who are perhaps teaching other modalities such as Pilates or personal training.

The 12 day residential course is only recommended for those who do not have the time to join the 20 day course.

If you choose to do the 12 day residential course you can always come back to Byron Yoga Retreat Centre and join the 8 day of a future Level 1 course. This is the ideal way to complete the Post Course Training component as you have peer group support, access to teachers and additional opportunities to teach public classes plus extra workshops to further your skills and knowledge. To join an 8 day residential please email admin@byronyoga.com

This course is designed to offer the advantages of both a face-to-face training and an online course: during your seven days at Byron Yoga Centre you will benefit from immediate feedback, interactive workshops, and the support of your peers. Following your 7-day residential, you have the convenience and freedom of completing the course in your own time via coursework and practical tasks designed to extend and consolidate your learning.

Price from $4,310 (includes all meals and 6 nights in quad (4) share room with shared bathroom, other accommodation options subject to cost and availability)

Earlybird Price $4,110* – offer only available for bookings made more than 8 weeks prior to course commencement.

Pre-Course Preparation (approx. 30-40 hours)
You complete pre-course preparation hours in your own time and can start this prep 6 weeks before the residential course. This online study and practising asana with Byron Yoga Centre’s videos.

7 day On-Site Training (approx. 60 hours)
Your 7-day residential course at Byron Yoga Retreat Centre is an all-inclusive experience. The timetable is intensive to provide you with the best learning experience possible, and you will be mentored by experienced trainers – grounded in the tranquility and community of our eco haven on the outskirts of Byron Bay.

This residential program will include hands-on learning and provide you with the opportunity to start developing your practical teaching skills.

Online Component (practical and online study: approx. 100-110 hours)
Online coursework includes pre-recorded classes, lectures, and workshops as well as reflective assignments, quizzes, and a final teaching assessment. You will also log your practice and teaching hours, or you can choose to book into one or more of our Specialty Courses and the hours can be used towards completing the required hours.

N.B. the online component must be completed within 2 years of commencing your 7-day intensive.

The 7-day residential course is a perfect fit for anyone whose family or work commitments don’t allow for a longer period away from home.

The On-Site Training consists of an intensive program covering a broad range of fascinating subjects all aimed at deepening your understanding of not just the postures, but also pranayama (breathing practices), meditation, and yoga philosophy and lifestyle.

Practical and lecture sessions have an average of 12 students and, they will include the following:

• Asana Techniques and Alignment
• Teaching Methodology and Language
• Adjusting and correcting students
• Sequencing for classes and private students
• Applied Anatomy and Physiology
• Modifications and variations of poses
• Yoga Philosophy, focus on the 8 Limbs
• Lifestyle & Ethics for Yoga Teachers
• Meditation and pranayama practices
• Teaching Practice with feedback from senior teachers

A big focus for us is teaching you to teach and making sure that both your practice and your teaching is safe and aware. All teacher trainees get the opportunity to develop their teaching skills in a real-life context in yoga classes for the public.

Over a relatively short time, you’ll emerge with the practical skills and confidence to launch your yoga teaching career.

Each of our lead teachers have over 20 years of knowledge and expertise. Under the guidance of veteran yoga teachers, John Ogilvie and Kara Goodsell the teaching staff on this course are experienced and dedicated. You’ll be inspired by our resident and guest yoga teachers alike, who ‘walk their talk’, living the yoga lifestyle, and are all knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects. All are passionate about supporting you in your continuing yoga journey.

Other experienced teachers include:

John Ogilvie | Marita Dortins | Bec Isaacs

Byron Centre’s 200 hour Level 1 is accredited with Yoga Alliance and graduates also have the capacity to join the AUSactive Register of Professionals as a Yoga Instructor if they meet the requirements (Completion of a current First Aid (Unit HLTAID011) and CPR (Unit HLTAID009 or HLTAID001) certifications).

Example of daily timetable 12 day residential

Example of daily timetable for the additional 8 day residential (Premier Course)

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.

This fully residential training will be held at the Byron Yoga Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.