Who is this course suitable for?

What is the Living Peace Approach?

Living Peace Yoga Teacher Training offers practical and grounded teaching in how to practice, share and instruct yogic techniques and philosophy. We believe that the best teachers embody yoga in their day to day life, therefore, our motto is “BE YOGA – TEACH YOGA”. Our course is designed to help you deeply understand all facets of yoga so that the teachings become a part of your life, which then allows you to teach yoga from an authentic place. The course content and length allow you to ingest, integrate and digest the full yogic experience.

The overall curriculum is drawn from the sacred traditions of:

• Raja Yoga (Focusing the mind based on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras)
• Hatha Yoga (Movement, breath, meditation and other practices to channel the pranic energy/lifeforce)
• Vedanta (Spiritual philosophy).

The yoga asana component is based upon Hatha Yoga, whereby we provide you with a large database of poses and practices which you can choose from. We will share a mixture of breath-centric practices, vinyasa, restorative poses, alignment, bandhas and how to use props. We want to teach you how to teach “real people” so we share many variations of the poses since modifications are required to teach the vast array of bodies who attend a yoga class. Our yoga is not associated with any particular yoga style or lineage (even though we have been trained in Krishnamacharya, Kundalini and Hatha Yoga). Instead, it encompasses freedom for you to find “your voice” as a teacher and a yogi. We also ensure that traditional yoga is merged with the contemporary teachings of anatomy and physiology, so that students learn how to move in an effective and functional way, to help them in their daily life.

What are the Course Outcomes?

What is the Course Syllabus?

What is the Course Format?

We are offering both the 200 hour and 350 hour training. You can begin the 200 hour training which is delivered on 1 weekend approximately every 3 weeks. It runs from February to July. Then there’s the option to continue the training until December to complete the full 350 hour training.

NOTE: This course is “online friendly” so if you can’t attend the course in the studio for any reason, you can dial in from home and attend it via Zoom.

What are the Course Dates for 2025?

200 Hour Course

Beginning in February and finishing in July, this format provides the following:

• 10 x Weekends (Saturday & Sunday), 7.5 hours each day (9:00am – 5:30pm)

Weekend Dates:

• Feb 15 & 16
• Mar 1 & 2
• Mar 15 & 16
• Apr 5 & 6
• May 3 & 4
• May 17 & 18
• May 31 & Jun 1
• Jun 21 & 22
• Jul 5 & 6 & 7 (3-day intensive)
• Jul 19 & 20 (Graduation)

350 Hour Course

Beginning in February and finishing in December, this format provides the following:

• 16 x Weekends (Saturday & Sunday), 7.5 hours each day (9:00am – 5:30pm)
• 1 x 4-day retreat at Swami’s Yoga Retreat Centre in Kenthurst (included in price)

Weekend Dates:

• Feb 15 & 16
• Mar 1 & 2
• Mar 15 & 16
• Apr 5 & 6
• May 3 & 4
• May 17 & 18
• May 31 & Jun 1
• Jun 21 & 22
• Jul 5 & 6 & 7 (3-day intensive)
• Jul 19 & 20 (200 Hour Graduation)
• Aug 16 & 17
• Sept 6 & 7
• Sept 20 & 21
• Oct 3 – 6 (Retreat at Swami’s Yoga Retreat, Sydney)
• Oct 18 & 19
• Nov 1 & 2
• Nov 15 & 16 (350 Hour Graduation)

Why Choose Living Peace Yoga?

There are many Yoga Training courses available now. So why choose us?

• It is led by wife and husband owners who are both teachers with over 20 years teaching experience each.
• The training is offered in a beautiful studio dedicated to the Yogic path and training Yoga teachers and Yogis.
• Have a diverse, weekly yoga timetable where you can continue your yogic journey.
• Offer 7 weekly meditation classes (in-studio or online).
• Share a weekly Yogic philosophy class (Dharma Talk every Saturday).
• Share Meditation teacher training each year.
• Hold a Monthly devotional Kirtan/chanting and live music.
• Offer sacred Yogic Ceremonies (pujas) on a variety of the Hindu festivals.
• Our teachings embrace the many paths Yoga and aim to teach and retain the spiritual aspects of yoga.
• We have a recorded library of over 800 classes (which is available for free for teacher trainees).
• Run regular workshops on a variety of yogic topics.
• Offer several Yoga Retreats each year.

Download the Prospectus below for more details about the course including prices.

Download the Prospectus (includes prices)

Download Registration Form

To book in or for more inquires….

Please contact Greg or Ginny Clarke on 0410 553 610 or info@livingpeaceyoga.com

Facilitators

Ginny Clarke has been teaching yoga since 2003 and is a senior teacher registered with Yoga Australia. She has a passion for all facets of yoga and has completed 2 yoga teacher trainings, yoga therapy training and continues to study and learn with teachers she resonates with. She is a Yoga Therapist after studying with Ganesh Mohan and has a passion for both anatomical knowledge, functional movement, energetic expansion and spiritual upliftment. Ginny leads regular workshops and retreats and has taught at festivals around Australia. Her depth of yogic wisdom is broad, and her experience of yoga is ingrained in her daily life. Her aim is to train yoga teachers to understand the vastness yoga, the life-changing ability of yoga, as well as mentor teachers to find their unique and authentic voice as a teacher. Ginny will lead the asana, anatomy and teacher ethics in this course.

Greg Clarke /Hanuman Das is a respected teacher and author in the field of spiritual living. He has been studying, practising and living a spiritual life since his early twenties after being introduced to his teacher Ram Dass. He shares techniques in the areas of meditation, self-enquiry and inner strength with the objective of integrating spiritual life with daily life. He conducts workshops and retreats and has lectured on consciousness and spiritual living at yoga and spirit-based festivals across Australia. Hanuman Das is a gifted and entertaining speaker and author whose parables make learning joyous, clear and easy to incorporate into daily life. Greg will be leading the yogic history, yoga philosophy, meditation and pranayama aspects of this course.To anyone considering the 2020 Teacher Training with Ginny & Greg Clarke, I say just do it!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know this training is right for me?

Embarking on a yoga teacher training is a big step, however, it is one you will not regret, especially if you find a studio where yoga is ingrained in the teachers and the students. Firstly, come along and meet Ginny and Greg, perhaps try a class and ensure that their style and energy resonates with you.

It is also useful to ask yourself these questions. Are you:

• Passionate about yoga?
• Ready for transformation and growth?
• Inspired to pass on the yogic wisdom to others?
• Wanting to understand the full range and depths of yoga, and not just the postures?
• Ready to dedicate time and energy to your own personal development?
• Wanting to find and use the yogic skills to reveal more peace and understanding in your life?

The Living Peace Yoga Team truly value you as a student and we nurture and support you throughout your journey to becoming an inspiring yoga teacher and yogi.

What if I can’t attend some of the training?

Ideally, attending all of the training is recommended, but since this training is extended from 6 – 9 months, we understand there may be the occasion when you can’t attend a day or some of the day’s training due to a prior engagement or illness. We can video record the sessions that you miss, and you can watch them at a later stage. Ginny or Greg can also schedule time reviewing what you might have missed and any questions you might have.

Is there homework and assignments and how much time per week would be involved?

On average, expect 1 to 2 hours homework per week. Some weeks you might need to watch a video for anatomy, or read a chapter from one of the texts, or prepare to teach a few poses or write in a pranayama/meditation journal. Then there is the final written and practical assessment.  See the Assessment Criteria in the Prospectus for all details about homework.

What if I can’t do a headstand or hold a pose for 5 mins? I’m nervous about my physical capabilities! Can I still complete training?

As mentioned above, yoga is for every ‘body’! There are many people in this world who should never even try a headstand and it is not expected that you can do all yoga poses.  Every pose has many different variations and these will be shared during the training to ensure you understand how to tailor yoga to suit the individual.

This training will help you discover the yoga that works best for you – the yoga you are passionate about. Whether you want to teach a power vinyasa class, or a chair yoga class for seniors, or be able to teach meditation and philosophy, this training will guide you to understand all facets of yoga and then you can decide that path that’s right for you.

What is the qualification after the training?

Students will become a qualified yoga teacher at the end of the training. They will be eligible for membership with the Yoga Australia as well as for professional indemnity insurance.

After the 200 hour course, you will be qualified as a Provisional Yoga Teacher based on the Yoga Australia guidelines.

After the 350 hour course, you will be qualified as a Level 1 Yoga Teacher based on the Yoga Australia guidelines.

Will daily practice be a requirement? If so, how much time per day?

If you want to be a yoga teacher, then a daily yoga practice is “highly recommended” (but we won’t be monitoring you!) . You reap the rewards of yoga in your daily life when you have a consistent, regular and whole-hearted practice, whether that is 5 minutes or 2 hours per day – it all depends on your other life commitments. We can help you find the right practice for you.

Is a certain level of experience/fitness required?

The main requirement is a passion for yoga. It is desirable that you have been practicing some sort of yoga over a period of time (e.g. any form of yoga asana or meditation or philosophical studies). We believe that yoga is for every “body” and so a particular level of fitness is not required.