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27 Years
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Your Trusted Yoga Association in Australia
Established in 1999, Yoga Australia serves as the peak national body for yoga professionals, representing teachers, therapists, and trainers across diverse traditions. Our mission focuses on setting industry standards, advocating for professional recognition, and fostering the growth of yoga in Australia. We provide ongoing support through continuing professional development, advocacy, and community-building initiatives.With a commitment to integrity and inclusivity, we represent the interests of yoga professionals while educating the public on yoga's holistic benefits. Our team combines deep industry expertise with a passion for advancing yoga's role in health and well-being.
Services
Yoga Teacher Training
CPD Courses
Yoga Therapy
Professional Registration
Industry Advocacy
Insurance Services
Event Hosting
Resource Library
Membership Network
Curriculum Support
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of leadership as Australia's peak yoga body
- We provide exclusive access to professional insurance and development resources
- Our advocacy efforts shape national yoga industry standards
- We maintain a thriving community of 15,000+ registered members
- Our international recognition enhances professional credibility
What people say
Thriving professional community
Excellent advocacy work
Quality CPD programs
Insurance benefits
Industry recognition
Services
Yoga Teacher Training
We accredit comprehensive yoga teacher training programs that meet national standards. Our registered courses provide structured curricula, mentorship opportunities, and practical teaching experience. Graduates gain professional recognition and eligibility for insurance coverage while maintaining yoga's traditional integrity.
Continuing Professional Development
Our CPD programs offer specialized training in yoga therapy, sequencing, and business practices. These courses maintain professional standards while providing practical skills for modern yoga instruction. Members access discounted rates and automated point tracking through our online platform.
Professional Registration
Our tiered membership system provides professional recognition for yoga teachers and therapists. Benefits include insurance eligibility, directory listing, and access to industry resources. The application process ensures minimum standards while accommodating diverse yoga traditions.
Industry Advocacy
We represent yoga professionals in policy discussions and regulatory matters. Our advocacy efforts have successfully reinstated yoga in private health insurance benefits. We provide industry data, position statements, and consultation services to shape yoga's professional landscape.
Insurance Services
Through our partnership with GSA Insurance, we offer tailored insurance packages for yoga professionals. Coverage includes public liability, professional indemnity, and equipment protection. Members receive preferential rates and streamlined claims processes specifically designed for yoga practitioners.
People
Josh Pryor
President/CEO
Mysore Style Yoga practitioner and author with extensive business development experience. Leads Yoga Australia's strategic direction while maintaining traditional yoga standards through global scholarly engagement.
Merridy Woodroffe
Vice President
Certified Yoga Therapist and lawyer combining legal expertise with wellbeing advocacy. Supports yoga professionals' legal needs while promoting workplace wellness through yoga practices.
Michele Fletcher
Treasurer
Finance leader with 20+ years yoga practice experience. Provides financial oversight while focusing on organizational sustainability and professional development initiatives for yoga practitioners.
Rebel Tucker
Board Member
Naturopath and yoga therapist with 40 years personal practice experience. Advocates for ongoing education and professional development while serving on Yoga Australia's Therapy Committee.
Danielle Gordon
Board Member
Legal professional promoting yoga community sustainability through governance expertise. Focuses on developing inclusive membership structures and supporting yoga's professional evolution.
Questions
What are the benefits of Yoga Australia membership?
Members receive professional insurance, CPD resources, directory listing, advocacy support, and access to exclusive events and networking opportunities.
How do I register a yoga teacher training course?
Submit your application through our website with curriculum details. Our team provides guidance to meet standards before finalizing registration for national recognition.
Are your CPD courses recognized nationally?
All CPD programs meet Australian professional development standards and automatically record points through our member dashboard system.
What insurance options do you offer?
Through GSA Insurance, we provide tailored packages including liability coverage, professional indemnity, and equipment protection at preferential member rates.
How does Yoga Australia support yoga therapists?
We offer specialized registration, therapy-specific CPD courses, and advocacy for professional recognition in healthcare settings across Australia.
Can international yoga teachers join?
Yes, we welcome international members seeking Australian professional standards recognition while maintaining global yoga practice connections.
Reviews (7)
Emily Summers
Dec 11, 2021
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Yoga Australia membership keeps me in touch with my industry, the issues and interests and I love the variety of workshops offered online regularly.
Mary Abraham
Oct 11, 2021
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I have been a member of YA for more than a decade. I always thought they did a good job in educating and informing us. During Covid their guidance and the morning meditations were very valuable. Keep up the good work and I am very happy to be a YA member. Thank you.
Gabrielle Boswell
Oct 10, 2021
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Yoga Australia has provided incredible support to teachers and the general public through the pandemic. With free daily meditations, weekly online events, as a yoga teacher I was able to fee connected to my community. YA also provided great support to help move from face to face teaching to be able to confidently teach in an online environment.
Natalie Snooke
Jul 25, 2021
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Yoga Australia provides a level of professional support, education and compassionate care to yoga teachers of all traditions and lineages. As the peak body for yoga in Australia, they are the go-to. Their level of service and representation is fantastic - I highly recommend them!
Nicola Russell
Feb 17, 2021
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Yoga Australia offers so much value to their members! There are so many trainings, both face to face and online for members (and the public) to participate in, learn from and grow their yoga practice. I love how I am part of a community that is like minded & that we are connected to the sense of wanting the world to be a better place through yoga!
Kylie Hennessy
Feb 12, 2021
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Yoga Australia have been such an amazing support and source of optimism over the last 12 months. As a yoga teacher, studio owner and teacher trainer it has been so valuable to have them step up and support me to navigate through the impacts of the pandemic. The energy, focus and momentum moving yoga forward and integrating the old with new had inspired me. I am deeply grateful to the board and the office team for being there in service of our Australian yoga community. Thank you xx
Pauline Rooney
Oct 19, 2019
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YA do a fabulous job and that was evident with the wonderful presentation Sally Dawson delivered today. Thank you for all the hard work that is required to share a day like today with fellow yogis and share and care. Well done
