STHIRA YOGA 200-HOUR PART-TIME YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Winter Intake
Steady. Stable. Strong.
A grounded, embodied journey into teaching, confidence, and presence — taken slowly, over time.
Program Update
The upcoming Yoga Teacher Training scheduled for May 8th has been postponed. This training is something I care deeply about offering at the highest level, and I’ve made the decision to allow more time to build the right group and create the experience it’s truly meant to be. A new start date will be announced soon. If you’ve been considering the training or feel called to be part of it, I’d love to hear from you.
Yoga is not something we do for a season.
It’s something we live with, grow through, and return to again and again. This training is an invitation to deepen your relationship with practice and, if you feel called, to learn how to share it with others in a way that is grounded, skilful, and sincere.
Rather than an intensive, fast-paced format, this is a part-time, winter-based teacher training designed to unfold steadily alongside real life. It’s a space where practice has time to settle, teachings can integrate, and learning happens through experience not pressure.
This training is for those who are drawn to yoga as a lifelong path whether your intention is to teach, to deepen your personal practice, or to understand yoga more fully from the inside out.
THE PROGRAM
This is a 200-Hour Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Training, fully registered with Yoga Alliance and internationally recognised. The program is designed for those who wish to move beyond simply doing yoga — toward understanding how practice, breath, sequencing, and presence come together to create meaningful, skilful teaching. At its core, this training is about connection:
connection to your own body and practice
connection to intelligent, purposeful movement
connection to the people you will one day guide
A TRAINING STEADY WITH EXPERIENCE
This program is led by an experienced teacher and educator with many years spent training, mentoring, and graduating yoga teachers through one of Melbourne’s established yoga communities. Teaching here is not approached as performance or personality — but as clarity, consistency, and embodied leadership. Education is delivered with structure, direction, and depth, while still allowing space for individual growth and inquiry.
WHAT IS STHIRA?
In yoga, sthira ( STHEER-uh ) means steadiness. Traditionally, we speak of Tadasana — Mountain Pose. In this training, we also explore Sthirasana: the capacity to find steadiness within an unsteady world. This idea runs through the entire program. You’ll be invited to develop:
steadiness in your practice
steadiness in your teaching voice
steadiness in how you hold space for others
Strength without rigidity. Structure without force. Confidence grounded in presence. Vinyasa as a Living Practice Vinyasa in this training is taught as:
intelligent sequencing, not choreography
breath-led movement with purpose
practices that adapt to real bodies and real lives
You’ll learn how to build classes that are clear, progressive, and sustainable — for both students and teachers. This is not about pushing harder.It’s about teaching better.
A FOUNDATION FOR WHAT COMES NEXT
Throughout the training, you’ll build upon a firm foundation that integrates method, philosophy, anatomy, and practice all in service of teaching that is grounded, skilful, and sincere. Whether your path leads toward teaching or simply toward a deeper personal practice, this training offers a steady, supportive container in which that path can unfold.
The Four Pillars of the Sthira Yoga Teacher Training
How to teach safely, clearly, and confidently.
Sequencing, cueing, assists, class structure, voice, presence, and the art of holding space.
The philosophical foundations of yoga as a lived practice.
Yoga Sūtra, selected texts, ethics, inquiry, and how philosophy informs modern teaching and life.
Anatomy, biomechanics, and embodied understanding.
Learning how bodies move, adapt, and differ — with an emphasis on accessibility and longevity.
Your personal practice, practice teaching, reflection, and integration.
This is where understanding becomes lived experience.
2026 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Location – Sthira Yoga Academy 3/60 Bowral Road Mittagong, Southern Highlands NSW. Located within the Beaumont Gardens complex, Sthira Yoga Academy is a calm, dedicated space for practice, study, and small-group learning designed to support focus, depth, and connection.
Parking – Easy off-street parking is available onsite within the Beaumont Gardens complex.
Public Transport – A short walk from Mittagong Train Station, with direct services from Sydney and across the Southern Highlands. Easy access from surrounding regions— Approximately 50 minutes from South West Sydney. Around 55 minutes from Wollongong and around 55 minutes from Wollongong and Goulburn.
Training Update (2026 Intake)
The Sthira Yoga Teacher Training has been postponed for the current intake. This training is being thoughtfully refined to ensure it delivers a deeply aligned, high-quality experience for future students. Rather than rushing the process, the intention is to create a program that reflects the true depth, integrity, and standard of Sthira Yoga Academy. A new intake date will be announced in due course. If you are interested in future enrolments, you are invited to register your interest to be the first to
receive updates when applications reopen.
Semester One — Foundations of Sthira
Focus: teaching foundations, sequencing, and embodied methodology.
Format: Friday–Saturday training weekends
This semester establishes the core principles of Sthira Yoga developing a grounded understanding of practice, language, and teaching presence.
Semester Two — The Sthira Body
Focus: anatomy, functional movement, and intelligent cueing
Format: Friday–Saturday training weekends
This semester deepens the physical and functional understanding of the body, supporting safe, effective, and adaptable teaching.
Semester Three — The Sthira Mind
Focus: yoga philosophy, study, inquiry, and lived application
Format: Friday–Saturday training weekends
This semester explores the inner dimensions of yoga drawing from classical philosophy, self-inquiry, and reflection. Students are guided to not only understand the teachings intellectually, but to embody them in daily life.
Semester Four — Sthira Presence
Focus: practice teaching, refinement, integration, and presence
Format: Friday–Saturday training weekends
The final semester brings all elements together supporting each student to step into their role as a teacher with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
ONGOING PRACTICE
Throughout the training, students are asked to attend: One Sthira Yoga class per week (student’s choice) This supports continuity, embodiment, and integration alongside formal training weekends. This rhythm allows learning to settle gradually — supporting depth, integration, and sustainability.
MY YOGA CERTIFICATES
REGISTERED YOGA SCHOOL IN SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
E-RYT 500
Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher
RYS-200
Registered Yoga School
YACEP
Continuing Education Provider
YOGA TEACHING SKILLS
OUR PHILOSOPHY AND APPROACH
At Sthira Yoga Academy, teaching begins with steadiness. Sthira (sthih-rah) means stable, grounded, and enduring — the ability to remain present and responsive within change. This training is rooted in vinyasa yoga as a living practice: intelligent movement, conscious breath, clear methodology, and embodied awareness. We teach yoga not as a performance, but as a discipline of presence — one that builds strength, clarity, and confidence on and off the mat. This is an education grounded in practice, inquiry, and lived experience supporting students to become thoughtful, skilful, and sincere teachers.
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COURSE INVESTMENT
The Sthira Yoga Teacher Training is offered at a single, all-inclusive price.
This reflects the full 200-hour training, delivered over four semesters, including:
All in-person training weekends
Ongoing teaching, mentoring, and guidance
Integration periods between semesters
Access to weekly practice classes during the training period
A Yoga Alliance–accredited 200-hour certification upon completion
There are no early-bird discounts, tiered pricing, or high-pressure sales calls. This training is intentionally offered at one clear price, so that decisions are made from alignment — not urgency. If you feel called, you’re welcome to register your interest. If the timing isn’t right, that’s respected too.
Entry & Completion Expectations
There are no formal prerequisites for this training. This program welcomes:
Dedicated yoga practitioners wishing to deepen their understanding
Students curious about yoga beyond the physical practice
Those feeling called to teach, share, or hold space for others
Some students complete the training for personal growth. Others move on to teach. Both paths are equally valid. To support integrity, continuity, and meaningful learning, students are asked to commit to the following:
PARTICIPATON & COMPLETION
Full attendance at all scheduled training weekends
(with reasonable flexibility for illness or exceptional circumstances)
Completion of assigned self-study and reflection tasks
Participation in group discussions and practical exercises
Assessment & Integration
Completion of a short multiple-choice knowledge questionnaire
Delivery of a 20-minute, pre-planned and practised mock yoga class during the training period
These elements are designed to support confidence, clarity, and embodied understanding — not pressure or performance.
Course essentials for our Yoga Teacher Training
What to bring to class
Yourself, exactly as you are
An open and curious mind
Your own yoga mat
A refillable water bottle
Pens, notebooks, or a journal for reflection
Light snacks or nourishing food to support long training days
You’re encouraged to bring simple, wholesome food — sharing meals, conversations, and quiet moments together is an important part of the integration process.
What we will provide
All training delivered personally by the lead teacher
(no substitutes, stand-ins, or rotating faculty)
A brand new, up-to-date 200-hour Teacher Training Manual
(this is a modern training — not a legacy program)
A Yoga Asana Workbook to support study, sequencing, and practice
Contemporary lecture delivery using visual presentations and slides
A calm, fully equipped training space designed for focused learning
A calm, fully equipped training space designed for focused learning
Studio Facilities
A small kitchenette is available, including a fridge, tea and coffee–making facilities (BYO supplies), and a microwave. Staying onsite during breaks is encouraged, as it supports connection, continuity, and the shared sense of journey this training is designed to cultivate.
frequently asked questions
This training is centred on intelligent Vinyasa Flow, with an emphasis on functional movement, breath-led sequencing, clear teaching methodology, and applied yogic philosophy. The approach is contemporary, structured, and grounded in classical principles.
There is no minimum number of years required. This training is suitable for committed practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding of yoga, whether for personal development or teaching. Consistency, engagement, and willingness to participate fully are essential
The training is delivered part-time across multiple in-person weekends and integration periods over several months, in accordance with Yoga Alliance requirements.
Full attendance is expected. If a student anticipates missing scheduled training time, this should be discussed prior to enrolment.
Where appropriate and at the discretion of Sthira Yoga Academy, missed training hours may be made up through paid private sessions, arranged separately. Make-up sessions are subject to availability and additional fees, and must meet Yoga Alliance hour requirements to remain eligible
for certification
Intakes are capped at a maximum of 10 students to maintain educational quality, safety, and group integrity.
The 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is offered selectively and not on a rolling or continuous basis. Each intake is intentionally paced and limited.
The total investment for the Winter 2026 intake is $3,500 AUD. This includes all scheduled in-person training sessions and certification upon successful completion.
A limited payment plan option is available for students who enrol on or before 15 February 2026. After this date, payment in full is required. Full details are outlined in the Terms & Conditions.
Enrolment is completed online via the Sthira Yoga Academy website. Enrolment is confirmed once payment is received and all required forms are completed.
The training covers teaching methodology, sequencing, anatomy, philosophy, ethics, and practical teaching skills required to teach responsibly and confidently in modern contexts.
This training is suitable for those seeking personal growth and deeper understanding of yoga. Completion of the training does not obligate graduates to teach.
Students are responsible for participating within their own physical limits. Modifications may be offered where appropriate. In some circumstances prior to commencement, deferral to a future intake may be considered at the discretion of Sthira Yoga Academy.
In certain circumstances prior to commencement, deferral to a future intake may be considered as an alternative to withdrawal. Deferrals are not guaranteed and are assessed on a case-by-case basis in line with the Academy’s policies.
Yoga Alliance is an international organisation that sets minimum educational standards for yoga teacher training programs. Sthira Yoga Academy is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) approved to
deliver a 200-hour training under these standards.
Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to register as a RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance, which is recognised internationally.
Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to register as a RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance, which is recognised internationally.
Students must be 18 years or older at the commencement of training.
All core training materials are provided as part of the program. Any optional reading recommendations are supplementary only.
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