A part-time, in-person 200-hour journey at Sthira Yoga Academy
Why Do Yoga Teacher Training?
People come to Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) for many reasons — and teaching is only one of them.
For some, it begins as a quiet curiosity. For others, it’s a desire to understand why yoga works, not just how to move through poses. Many arrive feeling called to slow down, go deeper, and reconnect with something steady beneath the noise of everyday life.
At Sthira Yoga Academy in Mittagong, Yoga Teacher Training is approached as a personal and experiential journey, not a performance or fast-track career move. Whether or not you ever teach, YTT can profoundly change how you practice, live, and relate to yourself.
What Is Yoga Teacher Training?
A 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is a foundational program recognised by Yoga Alliance, designed to deepen your understanding of yoga across:
- Vinyasa asana (physical practice)
- Breathwork and pranayama
- Meditation and self-inquiry
- Yoga philosophy and history
- Functional anatomy
- Teaching methodology and sequencing
At Sthira Yoga Academy, this training is:
- 100% in person
- Part-time
- Weekend-based
- Vinyasa yoga style
- Held in our Mittagong studio in the Southern Highlands
There is no online content, no rushed intensives, and no pressure to “perform”.
Reasons People Do Yoga Teacher Training
Not everyone who enrols wants to teach — and that’s completely welcome. People choose Yoga Teacher Training because they want to:
- deepen their personal practice
- understand the philosophy behind yoga
- build confidence and body awareness
- explore purpose, meaning, and direction
- learn how to care for their nervous system
- reconnect with themselves during a quieter season of life
For many, YTT becomes a turning point, even if they never teach a single class.
Why Sthira Yoga Academy for Yoga Teacher Training?
There are many Yoga Teacher Trainings available — but very few that are:
- local to the Southern Highlands
- part-time and sustainable
- fully in-person
- led by a dedicated, accredited school
- designed for real people with real lives
What makes this training different:
- Location: Mittagong, Southern Highlands NSW
- Style: Vinyasa yoga, grounded and accessible
- Season: Winter intake — a time for introspection and learning
- Curriculum: A newly written, original training manual
- Accreditation: Yoga Alliance RYS 200 school
- Group size: Small cohort for personalised attention
- Pricing: Intentionally competitive for a first independent intake
This is not a legacy or franchised program. It is a carefully crafted training, taught in a dedicated studio environment by a teacher fully present to the process.
What Actually Happens During Yoga Teacher Training?
This training runs part-time, structured around Friday evenings and Saturdays, spread across four semesters. Each weekend typically includes:
- Vinyasa asana practice
- Morning practice and embodied learning
- Philosophy discussions
- Anatomy and movement education
- Teaching skills and self-reflection
- Group dialogue and inquiry
Rather than cramming information into an intensive block, the part-time structure allows:
- integration between sessions
- continued work, family, and life commitments
- time for reflection and embodied understanding
Benefits of Yoga Teacher Training (Even If You Never Teach)
You do not need to want to teach to benefit from YTT. Many students say the greatest gifts are:
- a deeper relationship with their body
- clarity of mind and direction
- confidence in movement and breath
- improved emotional regulation
- a richer, more meaningful yoga practice
- a stronger sense of purpose and self-trust
Yoga Teacher Training is not about becoming someone else. It’s about remembering who you already are.
Is Yoga Teacher Training Right for You?
This training may be right for you if:
- you feel curious, not certain
- you enjoy learning in community
- you prefer depth over speed
- you want something embodied and real
- you’re drawn to yoga beyond exercise
You do not need flexibility.
You do not need confidence.
You do not need a plan.
You only need openness.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Advanced postures are not required. This training focuses on functional movement, awareness, and accessibility — not performance.
The Winter 2026 intake is priced competitively to support accessibility while maintaining high educational standards. Full pricing details are available on the YTT page.
Yes. You do not need years of experience. Many students begin with curiosity rather than mastery.
Yes. A 200-hour certification qualifies you to teach yoga internationally. Further training is optional and often comes later.
Not necessarily — and that’s okay. Many graduates continue practicing for
themselves. Others teach privately or occasionally. There is no expectation.
Look for:
- in-person learning
- experienced teachers
- small group sizes
- a curriculum aligned with your values
- a pace that supports integration
There is no fixed rule. If you feel called to learn more deeply, that is enough.
Yoga Teacher Training in the Southern Highlands
If you’re looking for a Yoga Teacher Training in Mittagong or the Southern Highlands, this Winter intake offers a rare opportunity to study locally, in person, and with care. This is a training for:
- people who want to learn
- people who want to explore
- people who want to grow — gently and steadily
Ready to Learn More? Yoga Teacher Training 200hr – Winter 2026
Enrolments are now open.
Mittagong, Southern Highlands Vinyasa · Part-time · In-person
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