Nature Care College

The Diploma of Yoga Teaching will provide the practical skills and related scientific and historical knowledge required to become a competent and effective teacher and health care adviser in the field of Yoga. Furthermore, yoga philosophy and ethics are an integral part of the program. The practice of Yoga not only promotes health and well-being, but also offers the opportunity to embrace the heart of Yoga: What is the ultimate goal of life and how can it be achieved?

Whilst firmly anchored in the classical heritage of Yoga, the course is based on a synthesis of the major paths and styles of Yoga, holding true the philosophical base for yoga while encompassing many traditions within yoga, along with an integration of contemporary well-being practices.

It is our aim to give participants a strong foundation on which to build their understanding, practice and teaching of Yoga.

The course provides the graduate with the knowledge and skills required to practice as a teacher of Yoga. From a practical perspective, this includes (but is not limited to):

• Display a level of competency consistent with professional association and industry expectations with regards to knowledge and application of Yoga principles.

• To be confident and able to successfully prepare and conduct a wide variety of Yoga classes, including special needs requirements for clients/class attendees

• To understand the role of, and be competent as a health care provider and to advise and promote healthy lifestyles and practices.

• Understand the requirements and protocols of being a Yoga teacher and demonstrate an ability to put these into practice. This includes a clear understanding of the safety limits to  the application of skills relative to  training as a Yoga teacher.

The course learning environment will be supportive, caring, with a blend of theory and practice & ethics & lifestyle appropriate to the teaching of Yoga.

“Why study Yoga at Nature Care?”

Quality – Very few teacher training yoga schools are Registered Training Organisations (RTO). As an RTO we are required to meet national training and industry standards.

Now in its 13^th year, Nature Care was one of the first Teacher Training programs of its kind in Australia.

Comprehensive & Integrated – we embrace contemporary & classical yoga. Students will be trained in yoga history, philosophy, psychology, therapy & applied yoga, sequencing, relationship building, adjustments, teaching methodology and western & eastern anatomy & physiology.

Inclusive – We skill teachers to teach the principles of practice that underlie all styles of Yoga. At its foundation, it is Hatha Yoga based which can be applied to any context or style of yoga. It embraces Vinyasa, Iyengar & Ashtanga.

Industry recognition – As well as being Yoga Australia recognised, Nature Care Yoga is widely acclaimed & accepted in the industry. Graduates are highly sought after in employment.

Transformational - Many of our students comment on the highly transformational nature of our course. More than just the acquisition of knowledge, our course supports students to embody the body, mind & spirit of yoga in every day life.

Trainers - highly qualified & experienced teachers whose lives are informed by their practice of yoga.

Our one year weekend program commences Sunday 3rd June.

For more information and for our timetable please visit  

http://www.naturecare.com.au/courses/Diploma-of-Yoga-Teaching/3

It is desirable that applicants hold two years of regular practice. Recognition of other related practices or study can be considered.

Throughout the course you will be required to participate in 100 hours of yoga classes outside of college time and keep a record of hours. We also strongly recommend you maintain a mentoring relationship with a teacher of your choice. This includes the guidance given between teacher and student, as well as the ongoing professional and personal guidance necessary for all yoga teachers, at all levels of seniority and experience, as part of the continuing journey of yoga.