Join us on a 5 day Yoga Teachers’ Retreat with our All-Star Team. Open to all yoga teachers and current Byron Yoga Centre Trainees. All guests will recieve a certificate for 25 hours continuing education.
Yoga Teacher’s Retreat
5 Day Yoga Teacher’s Retreat Dates
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| August 1 - 5, 2025 | 5 Day Yoga Teacher’s Retreat – August 2025 | Register Now |
Retreat price from $1,320 which includes tuition, all meals and 4 nights in quad (4) share room with shared bathroom, other accommodation options subject to cost and availability. Early bird Prices start from $1,145 and are available for bookings made more than 8 weeks prior to course commencement.
You may be able to claim this course on Tax as a work related self-education expense. Read more here.
About the Yoga Teacher’s Retreat
Byron Yoga Centre’s 2024 Yoga Teachers’ Retreat is an invitation to all yoga teachers to gather at Byron Yoga Retreat Centre for 5 days of Satsang. Attend yoga classes, workshops and special sessions with an all-star line-up of facilitators, and enjoy the company of fellow teachers.
Priced at significantly less than the cost of a 5 Day Retreat, it is a chance to deepen your practice, expand your knowledge and further your teaching skills. The sessions will be a vibrant mix of asana, meditation and pranayama classes to further your own practice, and special workshops with Byron Yoga Centre’s most senior teachers.
The program is a retreat-style schedule so you can choose to attend as little or as much as you like. Unlike a teacher training there are no assessments or assignments and there’s plenty of time for you to enjoy the heated pool and head to the beach or into town.
We will offer early morning asana classes, a sunrise lighthouse walk and beach meditation. Between your delicious breakfast and lunch you can participate in sessions to expand your knowledge and skills in areas such as anatomy, philosophy, teaching skills, and mental health. All sessions will be experiential with opportunities for discussion and sharing.
After lunch is for relaxing by the pool, enjoying the company of your fellow teachers, or making the most of some quiet time for rest and reflection.
At 4.30pm a Yin or Restorative yoga class is on offer, then it’s time for the highlight of the day – a tasty dinner prepared with fresh ingredients from the Byron Yoga Centre organic gardens! On some nights we will schedule a 7pm session, offering a relaxing yoga nidra, a film night and a kirtan.
Our all-star team features teachers including John Ogilvie, Marita Dortins and Erin Tetarenko.
Course Content
- Morning flow asana, meditation and pranayama classes
- Sunrise lighthouse walk and beach meditation
- Afternoon Yin and Restorative classes
- Teaching skills including sequencing and anatomy
- Evening sessions: mantra, yoga nidra, kirtan, film night
- Special panel for Q&A with senior teachers
- Workshops with All-Star teachers such as:
- Marita Dortins: yoga for mental health; cueing and communication
- Plus John Ogilvie satsang: key philosophies and the path of yoga
Training Inclusions
- Shared accommodation in quad-share cabin (ensuite and/or private rooms at an additional cost subject to availability)
- All meals – 3 meals each day, light and delicious sattvic vegetarian cuisine
- Herbal teas and fruit available all day (sweet treats and cold drinks on sale)
- In-person daily training & instruction (varied styles), philosophy talks
- Twice daily yoga – morning and afternoon
- Evening sessions
- Use of the mineral salt swimming pool
- Certificate for 25 hours continuing education
Sample Program – 5 Day Yoga Teachers’ Retreat
Day 1:
| 8:00am - 2.45pm - Arrive anytime and settle in to your accommodation |
| 12:30pm - Lunch (optional) |
| 3:00pm - Welcome Circle and Meditation |
| 4:30pm - Restorative / Yin Yoga Class |
| 6:00pm - Dinner |
| 7:00pm - Guided Meditation / Yoga Nidra |
Day 2 – 4:
| 6:30am - Asana, meditation and pranayama class |
| 8:00am - Breakfast |
| 9:00am - Workshop |
| 10:30am - Break |
| 11:00am - Workshop |
| 12:30pm - Lunch |
| 4:30pm - Restorative or Yin yoga class |
| 6:00pm - Dinner |
| 7:00pm - film / kirtan / personal meditation practice |
Day 5:
| 6:30am - Yoga practice | |
| 8:00am - Breakfast | |
| 9:00am - Final workshop & closing circle | |
| 11:30am - Check out and departure (you are welcome to stay on to use the facilities and have lunch) |
* Daily program may vary slightly
This fully residential training will be held at the Byron Yoga Retreat Centre, Byron Bay.
Yoga Teacher’s Retreat
Accommodation
At Byron Yoga Centre, we believe that where you stay is an integral part of your wellness journey. Our accommodation options are simple and comfortable and cater to various preferences and budgets.
Whether you choose a twin room with a shared bathroom, or a private ensuite room with a verandah, you’ll find a harmonious space to recharge and rejuvenate after a day of yoga practice and self-discovery. You can find all of our Yoga Retreat accommodation options and inclusions here.
Yoga Teacher’s Retreat
Vegetarian Menu
We boast 3 acres of beautiful organic gardens, which supplies most of the food for our vegetarian menu. Our meals are meticulously crafted to be nutritionally balanced, cleansing, and nourishing.
Our commitment to SLOW means sourcing super-fresh produce from our own organic gardens whenever possible and opting for local, organic, and in-season ingredients. This ensures not only the exceptional taste of our meals but also provides toxin-free food with maximum freshness, delivering optimum nutrients to the body.
Commitment to
Sustainability
For over three decades, Byron Yoga Centre, led by John Ogilvie, has been on a dedicated journey to weave sustainability into the very fabric of our ethos. We recognise the profound interconnectedness between our well-being, the health of our planet, and the vitality of our shared communities. Our commitment to sustainability isn’t just a choice; it’s a way of life. This includes solar power, rainwater harvesting, eco-friendly toilets, recycling intiatives, composting, and community outreach. You can read more out our sustainability efforts here.
About Byron Yoga Teacher Trainings
Byron Yoga Centre is one of the oldest Yoga Teacher Training Centres in Australia, with over 30 years experience, offering accredited yoga training in both the practice and philosophy of yoga.
Byron Yoga Centre’s 50 and 25 hour Specialty Trainings are designed to be stand alone courses as well as being applicable to part of your 200 or 300 certificates. They fit particularly well as part of a Level 2 300 hour course. To be counted as part of a Level 1 or Level 2 the modular course must be undertaken after the residential intensive not before. These modular course hours can also be used for the ongoing professional development required each year by Yoga Alliance and other professional bodies. Or you could just do one because you want to learn more. Click on the links below to learn more and see upcoming training courses.
All our Level 1 courses, both in Australia and overseas, are registered with the Yoga Alliance 200-hour Accreditation.
More info on our Level 1, 12 day Intensive Courses | Level 1, 20 day Intensive Courses
20 Day
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| January 6 - 25, 2025 | Level 1 Intensive – 20 day – January 2025 | Register Now |
| March 31 - April 19, 2025 | Level 1 Intensive – 20 day – April 2025 | Register Now |
| June 23 - July 12, 2025 | Level 1 Intensive – 20 day – June 2025 | Register Now |
| September 15 - October 4, 2025 | Level 1 Intensive – 20 day – September 2025 | Register Now |
This course integrates Part A and Part B of the above Level 1 Intensive course, within a do-able, 20 day time frame. Immerse yourself in yoga in beautiful Byron Bay for three, transformational weeks…read more
12 Day
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| January 6 - 17, 2025 | Level 1 Intensive – 12 day – January 2025 | Register Now |
| March 31 - April 11, 2025 | Level 1 Intensive – 12 day – April 2025 | Register Now |
| June 23 - July 4, 2025 | Level 1 Intensive – 12 day – June 2025 | Register Now |
| September 15 - 26, 2025 | Level 1 Intensive – 12 day – Sep 2025 | Register Now |
A flexible option for busy people. Part A is a fully residential, immersion course. Eat, sleep and deepen your passion for yoga, for 12 days straight! Part B is completed by correspondence, at your own pace…read more
Japanese 14 day Level 1 Intensive Yoga Teacher Training
This residential Level 1 course caters specifically for Japanese students with all content taught in both English and Japanese. Held at our Byron Bay Training Centre this course is designed for Japanese yoga students wishing to be teachers and also for those who want to just deepen their own knowledge of all aspects of yoga. There is however a strong focus on teaching skills and opportunities to practice teaching in class situations…read more
More info on our: Level 2 Intensive Courses | Conversion Course
20 Day
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12 Day
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| April 25 - May 6, 2025 | Level 2 Intensive – 12 day – 2025 | Register Now |
Conversion Course
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Top up your yoga teaching qualifications by completing this next level. Completion of both Level 1 and Level 2, will provide you with the 500 hours recognized by Yoga Alliance and eligibility for recognition by the Yoga Australia…read more
More info on our:
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| May 8 - 11, 2025 | 4 Day Trauma-Aware Yoga Teacher Training – May 2025 | Register Now |
| May 18 - 30, 2025 | Thailand 100hr Yoga for Mental Health and Resilience Training | Register Now |
| July 14 - 17, 2025 | 4 Day Restorative Yoga Teacher Training – July 2025 | Register Now |
| July 14 - 23, 2025 | 10 Day Restorative & Yin Yoga Teacher Training – July 2025 | Register Now |
| July 18 - 23, 2025 | 6 Day Yin Yoga Teacher Training – July 2025 | Register Now |
| August 1 - 5, 2025 | 5 Day Yoga Teacher’s Retreat – August 2025 | Register Now |
| September 7 - 10, 2025 | 4 Day Yoga for Seniors Teacher Training – September 2025 | Register Now |
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Trauma-Aware Yoga with Chris Thompson Lang
Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Prenatal 85 hour PRYT Teacher Training
Meditation Teacher Training with Swami Pujan
Remedial Yoga with Bec Isaacs
10865NAT Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching is accredited as a ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority) nationally recognised course.
In order to be able to offer this high standard of teacher training, Byron Yoga Centre is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in Australia, and our trainers are nationally recognised Training and Assessment trainers and assessors.
10865NAT Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching 12 months
Ideal for international students as participants can apply for a 12 month student visa. An opportunity to apply to study yoga, work and live in beautiful Byron Bay or Melbourne. This course is run over a 50 week period …read more
Purna Yoga Pty Ltd t/a Byron Yoga Centre | RTO No. 91522 | CRICOS ID. 03418E
10865NAT Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching. Course code: 102571E
I did my 200 HR teacher training here and it was seriously life changing. It is something I had wanted to tick off my bucket list as I have been doing yoga for years now. I finally took the plunge and am so proud of myself. It was a massive challenge, physically and mentally but so worth it. I couldn’t have done it without the support of the teachers and my fellow students. The centre is on the outskirts of town, making it feel removed from the buzz of Byron, but it is only a 10 min walk to town if we did want to grab a coffee, have a swim or explore. The food at the centre was awesome and I really feel like I took my yoga to the next level. Hats off to Byron Yoga Centre… just brilliant.
Pure love and gratitude for this sacred place.
I did my L1 Yoga Teacher Training , Yin Yoga, Certificate (current study) and weekend retreat with Byron Yoga Center. I couldn’t imagine a better place to deepen my understanding of yoga and my yoga path.
The teaching quality is outstanding, the whole place blends well into the nature, best vegan food in maybe Australia (I am biased?), and the pool really helps you relax, recharge and reset.
Recommendation to this divine plant with gorgeous people and lovely nature!
The instructors and retreat staff are what make this place on top off beautiful surrounds and an amazing Permaculture Garden. Whilst undertaking my yoga training and dealing with issues connected to my military service I was supported to ensure I met the requirements and also contributed substantially to my personal growth and resilience. The support from a number of the teachers was skilled and compassionate. Awesome 🙂 🙂 🙂
My wife did her level 1 yoga training here, loved the experience.
Found the fresh vegetables and salads grown in their own garden amazing.Magnesium saltwater pool very refreshing after a big day of yoga. Accomodation was pleasant and overall experience life changing, highly recommended.