
200hr Yoga Teacher Training
2025 ENROLMENT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey with Grass Roots Yoga? Whether you’re looking to become a certified yoga instructor or would like to deepen your practice and expand your knowledge on the ancient practice of Yoga, this immersive training will guide you every step of the way. And we have no doubt will be life changing in the best possible way.
Our aim is to provide a cohesive learning experience, one where students feel deeply enriched with the wisdom and philosophy of the ancient practice of yoga, have a greater sense of their body both physiologically and energetically and more than anything feel empowered to find their voice and self expression.
Our 200hr Course is Yoga Australia Accredited and upon successful completion of the 200 hours and all assessments, Grass Roots YTT graduates can apply for Provisional Teacher membership with Yoga Australia.
If you have any questions or are interested to undertake your 200-hr YTT with Grass Roots, please reach out to register your EOI via button on righthand side.
FAQ
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Yes. Monthly instalments are available.
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Yes absolutely! A $300 discount applies for everyone that registers and pays in full by April 01, 2025
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We recommend at least 2 year of yoga practice in a yoga studio with teachers so that you have a good understanding and grasp of the practice of yoga, an introductory understanding of philosophy, basic alignment principles and that this is an offering that truly speaks to you.
In the application process, we do ask for a reference letter from one of your main teachers. This will help us to better understand who you are as an applicant and to see if this is a program that will benefit your needs.
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We encourage you to register your interest via email: admin@grassrootsyoga.com
These courses tend to sell out a couple months in advance. We screen all applicants to make sure we are a good fit for each other, and not everyone who applies is accepted.
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Grass Roots 200hr YTT requires 100% in-person attendance to receive a certificate of completion.
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Grass Roots 200hr YTT is consciously registered with Yoga Australia, the peak body for yoga in Australia. We value supporting local organisations.
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Yes! By successfully completing all requirements for GR’s 200hr Teacher Training Program you will receive a certificate of completion at the 200-Hour Level. The Certificate of Completion allows you to register with Yoga Australia as a 200 hour Provisional teacher (This is the minimum standard expected at studios, gyms, and others looking to hire yoga teachers and is recognised globally).
Course Structure
Our 200hr Teacher Training will be cover the below five key learning modules taught across seven dedicated weekends and a 4-night intensive as detailed below. Extra curricular practice will be required between these dates:
August: 15, 16, 17 and 23, 24
September: 5, 6, 7 and 13, 14 and 26, 27, 28
October: 3, 4, 5
4 night intensive: 31 Oct -04 Nov (To be facilitated 2hrs from Melbourne in the Otway Ranges)
November: 7, 8
Info Sessions
If you're curious about our Teacher Training, we'd love to chat. Please get in touch to schedule an informal info session with one of our lead mentors and get a feel if this is the right YTT for you!
Overview of the Investment
If your application is approved, your enrolment will need to be confirmed with a non-refundable $950 deposit. Balance payment is due June 30, 2025.
RATES:
FULL FEE - $AUD4,750 ($950 deposit + balance by June 30th, 2025)
PAYMENT PLAN - $AUD4,900 (Equal monthly payments, paid in full by August 15)
Teaching Modules
Techniques, Training & Practice
An in-depth exploration of the history of Asana, from the ancient texts to the modern world. Students will learn four core sequences and how to adapt them, as well as creating their own individual sequences for Hatha & vinyasa classes. We will dive into the practice and study of Pranayama and meditation. This module will also explore the subtle body (chakras, koshas, kleshas, nadis) along with mantra, mudras, bandhas.
Anatomy & Physiology
Through this interactive module students will gain an understanding of the respiratory, cardiovascular and endocrine systems, the biomechanics, skeletal system and gastrointestinal tract. Students will explore how the body moves, how to adapt the practice for injury and gain a deeper understanding of the anatomy of the asanas we teach.
Yoga Philosophy, History & Ethics
Students will be introduced to the the key texts of yoga including the Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras and Hatha Yoga. Furthermore, students will gain an understanding of Pradipika, the vedas, the Upanishads, and dive into the history, lineages and styles of yoga allowing them to confidently weave philosophy into teaching.
Teaching Methodology
This is module is centred around authenticity; Learning how to teach from ones own experiences, practice and using the art of storytelling to be empowered to find their unique voice as a teacher. We will dive deeper into sequencing to understanding pace, how to cue (using verbal instruction), key attributes of a yoga teacher and the art of hands on assists. This modules is rounded out to explore the “business” of yoga and ethics.
Practical Teaching
This module is focused is on teaching and is facilitated over a 5-day intensive at a dedicated retreat centre. This culmination module, weaves all elements learnt so far into ones teaching practice. A key component of this module is dedicated to the importance of listening and giving/receiving feedback.
Meet the Team
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Shelley Armstrong
Since first stepping onto a yoga mat as a young teenager, Shelley was instantly drawn to the magic of the practice and craved the deeper, subtle layers of yoga.
Shelley loves to weave the energetics of the practice through her teaching, using yoga both on and off the mat as a way to heal the physical and spiritual body.
Follow your intuition is a lifelong mantra for Shelley, which is what led her to train initially with UK school Yogahaven in 2009. From there on, being keen to continue learning and growing, Shelley then studied with various teachers in India before completing her Ashtanga training with Tattvaa Yogashala in Rishkikesh. She also holds qualifications in prenatal and children’s yoga, and loves sharing the practice with her young boys at home.
Alongside her yoga teaching, Shelley is passionate about all forms of energy healing and has spent several years studying with Cat Kabira. She has a deep respect for the roots of yoga, and is eternally grateful to her teachers and students alike. -
Brenton Alexander
Beginning yoga practise early in life - before even beginning kindergarten - has left an imprint of child-like fun and playfulness on Brenton’s yoga practice and teaching to this day.
Brenton’s light-hearted approach to yoga is serious in its intent to share the joy of yoga with all students. A yogic chameleon, Brenton teaches a range of styles, from strong static sequences to fluid flows; meditative and gentle through to fast paced and action packed.Brenton is a 500hrRYT. Having completed 200 hour Mindful Hot Yoga Teacher Training with Grass Roots Yoga in 2014 and 300 hour Advanced Teacher Training with his guru Les Leventhal in 2017. Added studies include an 80 hour vinyasa flow teacher training in 2015 and 50 hour yin teacher training in 2018. He has studied under the guidance of many teachers, most recently workshops with Mahayogi Gokulacandra das (Jani Jaatinen) and Leslie Kaminoff.
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Lauren Urquhart
Lauren is deeply inspired by the study of both yoga and ecopsychology, having learned that an important aspect of wellness and belonging is in creating a reciprocal relationship with the world we live in. She likes to study various schools of yogic and eastern teachings, to understand the roots of yoga and how yoga is applied in both a western and current setting.
Lauren as a facilitator of yoga likes to provide a safe, inclusive, non- hierarchical space for all participants.
Trained originally in the hatha/vinyasa style of yoga at Krishna Village, where she remained on site for several years to immerse herself in ashram living and the study of Bhaktivedanta. Her other yoga training include: Kundalini Yoga levels 1 and 2, Yin, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Meditation, and is a registered yoga teacher with 500 hours of teaching under her belt. She has taught and assisted on yoga teacher trainings and is currently studying a post graduate diploma of Ecotherapy/Psychology. -
Dr. Lara Stoll
Lara is a qualified Osteopath, Yoga Teacher and has completed a Bachelor Degree in Psychology. Lara graduated from Victoria University and has completed extra professional development in internal pelvic health assessments and treatment, women’s health, paediatrics, breath work and craniosacral techniques.
Lara’s yoga journey began nine years ago. She became instantly addicted to the
rush of euphoria and tranquility. Yoga brings out her true authentic self and is what she believes to have moulded the person she is today. After many years of practicing and falling in love with yoga, Lara completed her certified 200hr yoga teacher training in Bali with Zuna Yoga, so that she too could let others in on the magic. Lara is passionate about the bodies alignment, mindfulness and self-love. Through her education and knowledge in Psychology, Anatomy, Yoga/meditation and Goal Coaching, Lara takes you through a practice that connects the mind and body leaving you feeling full of life and open to the unknown.
Learning in Action
Check out our 2024 YTT students in action. After just 4 weekends, this group had gained the confidence to teach a 40min back-bending sequence layered with anatomical, philosophical, energetic and most importantly, authentic cues that feel right to them.
If you’re curious to embark on your own YTT journey, get in touch to register your interest for 2025.
TESTIMONIALS
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The most incredible transformative journey I've embarked on. Thank you Grass Roots for this opportunity 🙏
CC
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I could never have imagined to have found the confidence to teach a room full of people as I can now. Loved every aspect of your training, thank you Shelley, Brenton, Lara and Lauren...I wish it didn't have to end!
SM
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The content, the structure, the teachers, the intensive...everything about this training was incredible. The experience and depth of knowledge of the facilitators was so inspiring, I couldn't recommend this training more highly - thank you Grass Roots!!
JS