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Yoga Instructor

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Entry Requirements

  • You hold eligible AUSactive Approved Yoga Instructor Course from the list of pathways below.
  • You have a Nationally Accredited and current CPR and First Aid certificate
    • CPR (HLTAID009) completed in past 12 months
    • First Aid (HLTAID011) completed in past 3 years.
  • If your qualification was completed more than 2 years ago, evidence of 20 CECs completed within the last 2 years is required. 

Current as of Feb 22nd 2024

Yoga Instructor Levels

Level
Course Hours
Experience
Provisional
200 Hours
12 Months
Level 1
350 Hours
12 Months
500 Hours
5 Years +
1000 Hours
10 Years +

200-hour – Provisional

Completion of a course from the table below will allow registration as a Yoga Instructor.

Pathway 1

Provider Course name
Byron Yoga Centre Level 1 Intensive - 200 hour
Power Living Australia Power Living 200hr Training
Sharon Neish Personal Training 200hr Yoga Teaching Online
Yoga Flow Teacher Training - 200 Hours
Yoga Trinity 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Total Fusion Total Fusion Yoga Teacher Training – 250 hour
Please note that additional education providers are undergoing the yoga professional registration mapping process and this list will continue to expand.

Submission of a 200 hour Yoga Australia or Yoga Alliance approved teacher training certificate with supporting evidence*

Completion of a 200 hour Training course certificate and evidence of a current or recent yoga body registration with supporting evidence*

*Supporting evidence:
1. Practicum log: Supply evidence of a minimum of 10 hours of practicum delivering or teaching in-person yoga classes under the supervision of an appropriately qualified and registered mentor (e.g. signed mentorship agreement and practicum log).

Please note, if you completed your foundation course more than 2 years ago, credible professional development evidence may be accepted in lieu of the practicum log.

2. Letter of endorsement: Supply a signed letter of endorsement from a qualified and registered yoga instructor/ teacher that verifies your delivery, knowledge and skills.

350-hour Level 1

Completion of a course from the table below will allow registration as a Yoga Instructor.

Pathway 1

Provider Course name
Yoga Trinity 350 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Please note that additional education providers are undergoing the yoga professional registration mapping process and this list will continue to expand.

If your course is not listed above then you will need to check if your course will still be recognised for registration. Submit your details and evidence here to be reviewed by our team.

Submission of a 350 hour Yoga Australia or Yoga Alliance approved teacher training certificate with supporting evidence*

Completion of a 350 hour Training course certificate and evidence of a current or recent yoga body registration with supporting evidence*

*Supporting evidence:
1. Practicum log: Supply evidence of a minimum of 10 hours of practicum delivering or teaching in-person yoga classes under the supervision of an appropriately qualified and registered mentor (e.g. signed mentorship agreement and practicum log).

Please note, if you completed your foundation course more than 2 years ago, credible professional development evidence may be accepted in lieu of the practicum log.

2. Letter of endorsement: Supply a signed letter of endorsement from a qualified and registered yoga instructor/ teacher that verifies your delivery, knowledge and skills.

Level 2 and 3 Entry Pathways

When applying for Level 2 or 3 please ensure you have the appropriate education and supporting evidence.

All three pieces of Supporting Evidence are required

500-Hour – Level 2

Education Evidence

  • Submission of a AUSactive approved 500-Hour teacher training certificate
Or
  • Submission of a 500-hour Yoga Australia or Yoga Alliance approved teacher training certificate

Supporting Evidence required

Submit evidence of a minimum of 5-years and 500 hours teaching via the following;
  1. A current resume indicating the required teaching experience;
  2. A letter of endorsement from your employer or a recent employer verifying your hours of experience teaching;
  3. A statutory declaration stating that you have at least 5-years personal practice, a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience with at least 500 hours of teaching experience

1000-Hour – Level 3

Education Evidence

  • Submission of a AUSactive approved 1000-Hour teacher training certificate
Or
  • Submission of a 1000-hour Yoga Australia or Yoga Alliance approved teacher training certificate;

Supporting Evidence required

Submit evidence of a minimum of 10 years+ and 1000 hours teaching via the following;
  1. A current resume indicating the required teaching experience;
  2. A letter of endorsement from your employer or a recent employer verifying your hours of experience teaching;
  3. A statutory declaration stating that you have greater than 10-years personal practice, 10 years of teaching experience and 1000 hours of teaching experience

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