This Course is based on an experiential understanding of Yoga.
We view yoga teaching as a healing art. If you plan to teach, it will give you a deep understanding of the many facets of yoga.
You will receive the knowledge and skills you need to teach others safely and effectively.
If you don't plan to teach, this course will take you into a full immersion experience of yoga and a deep journey into yourself. You may then find yourself sharing informally with others.

The course covers

• Detailed understanding of poses, including safety precautions, benefits, & alignment.
  
  
• Pranayama (breath/energy control) practices and how to teach them.
  
  
• Meditation: how to establish a daily practice & how to teach it.
  
  
• Yoga Philosophy including Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita.
  
  
• Anatomy and Physiology.
  
  
• Specialised Classes for seniors, pregnancy, and children.
  
  
• The Art of Teaching including Hands-on adjustments and teaching as a healing art.
  
  
• Guidance and Support in a nurturing environment.
  
  
• Study of mantras, mudras, and bandhas.
  
  
• Devotional chanting.
  
  
• Intro and exploration of the principles and daily regimes of Ayurveda.

To be a yoga teacher is a privilege and a responsibility. Far from just an exercise instructor, he or she can be a beacon of light that ripples out in many unseen ways to uplift and change lives. By devoted and consistent practice of the many tools of yoga, the mind is purified, the body becomes strong and supple, and the energy channels become clear and free-flowing. Thus the yogi has the potential of channelling the power of Spirit unhindered by the fetters of the ego. Radiant Light Yoga Teacher Training is a full immersion into the Path of Yoga. Those students who are seeking to deepen their personal practice will find all aspects of the yoga lifestyle offered in a comprehensive and transformative way.

Those who aspire to serve others as teachers of yoga will gain the tools they need to meet the needs of every person-young or old, raw beginners to advanced.

The asanas are taught with an emphasis on balancing strength with flexibility to ensure a sustainable practice to last a lifetime. Careful attention is given to safe alignment for ultimate benefits. In RLY teaching, the pose is modified to the needs of the individual, rather than trying to mold the person to some superimposed idea of how the asana should look.

Teaching thus with compassion, the quality of the RLY practice is a yoga journey into Spirit. Each practice is a seamless flow of smooth transitions between poses, creating a smooth, soul-nurturing experience. The most important criteria for acceptance into the course is a sincere desire to be of service to others, to live a yogic lifestyle, and a commitment to meditation.

In 2010-11 our teacher training will be held at Nataraja Yoga Temple on 30 acres
in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast.

Click here to download the course Application Form (PDF)

Click here to see a slideshow made by one of our 2006/2007 YTT graduates
during the course. Music By Jai Uttal.
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Comments about the Course

"The RLY teacher-training course is a powerfully transformative experience. Real growth happens when we step outside of our comfort zone."

"Within an environment of authenticity and compassion, and guided by the light of their deep knowledge and life-long experience of yoga, Adam and Akash guide us to reach for and explore our very edge, allowing for significant breakthroughs physically, psychologically and spiritually."

"In taking this course, I've gained a thorough understanding of asana, healing adjustments, pranayam, mantra, meditation, anatomy and physiology, metaphysical anatomy and yogic philosophy. My personal practice has deepened immensely and I have the knowledge, tools and confidence to share this joy with others."

"The RLY teacher-training course has transformed me as a human being, pushing me into new realms of my potential, and I will not look back."

"RLY teacher-training is true growth, and pure joy!"
L.M.

"It’s been a life changing journey of self discovery, and the changes in my life have been massive. Each week I feel transformed and many things have been brought into the light for me. The course has illuminated the path of devotion and brought me onto a yogic way of life. I feel my body, mind, and soul much more awake, strong, and ready to serve."
D. H.

"There is no financial exchange grand enough to repay you all for your soul healing teachings blessings & unconditional love. It is the carrying forth of the sacred radiant light flame of your teachings service & love that I can best express my gratitude.
You are  angels in human form. "
F.A.

Changes in my life as a result of this course have been profound. Everyday I feel more and more centred, I now surrender daily to the will of God and offer myself as a living sacrifice to be used where and as required. My mind was very restless and caught by certain habits before starting this course. My mind has become calmer, and habits have dropped away without having used willpower or force. I am slowly learning the value of being quiet, and am seeking more solitude. I believe that this generates a reservoir of energy and peace that can be shared with people, deliberately, or just by being present. I am becoming more my real self and having the courage to show my heart, which has opened up as a result of this course. I see the practices learned, as lifelong practices, and pray for the opportunity to share my learning's with others in the world God willing.
R.C.

So much growth has occurred each day since beginning the course. On a broad level, yoga has become a lifestyle and a way of being; not just a practice restricted to the mat. On the physical plane I am much more selective in the environments I choose be in, the company I surround myself with, the activities I do, the music I listen to, and the food I eat. I am much more equipped to discriminate what I choose to bring into my life, and interestingly I seem to attract what I need into my life. Now I am so much more at ease with just being; and when I am acting I focus on the action being karma yoga.

I have created spaciousness in my mind and life – a spaciousness I don’t feel inclined to fill with anything other than sadhana (Spiritual practice). My practice has become my priority in life – I feel that if it were to let that go everything else would fall to the wayside.

I am so grateful for this opportunity and that you, Adam and Akash, have shared the sacred teachings of yoga. Thank you for the everlasting inspiration and for your great joy and devotion- you are true role models and spiritual teachers. Jai guru! Om shanti shanti shanti."
J.O.

The changes in my life since I started this course have been enormous. They started really even before the course began with cutting out alcohol and taking better care of my body. On a physical level my body feels much better than it has - probably ever in my life.

I am practising yoga every day and meditating every night regardless of how tired I feel.

I am teaching yoga to my friends at work and sharing some of the joy that I have found in my yoga practise.

Before I started the course I was in a space where I was considering moving away from the Sunshine Coast because I was feeling very isolated and lonely but through meeting the other participants on the course and becoming a part of the yoga community here that is very much a thing of the past. I often reflect on that and feel that finding Radiant Light Yoga was the reason that I moved to the Coast in the first place because of the intense joy it has brought into my life. I often find myself reflecting on the many, many blessings and wonderful people that the yoga journey has brought into my life. I find that I face challenges in life on a much more level basis and am much more detached and open to whatever comes from whatever is happening in life. I am not always perfect but am learning to let go of judgement and to try to

always be in a deep heart space when dealing with people - but I also forgive myself when I am less than perfect instead of beating myself up over little things.
I am learning to let go of my "I'm not good enough" story that I've carried around with me for a really long time. I absolutely adore Kirtans;AND I cannot believe it but I have also come to totally love Trikonasana and rotated Trikonasana (Adam said we would one day and I just didn't believe him at the time).
S.C.