Byron Full Time: Nationally Recognised Certificate IV Yoga Teaching (91485 NSW) Next Course: Feb 13th- April 6th 2012

Cost $4,750 Non-residential

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A Vocationally Respected Qualification

Byron Yoga Centre’s full time, 8 Week Certificate IV Yoga Teacher Training Course represents the highest possible qualification in yoga teaching that is recognised both in Australia and internationally.

The new Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching doubles your qualifications in yoga teaching. Not only is it recognized with Yoga Alliance and Yoga Australia, but it is also an ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority) accredited national course, which enhances its international standing because Australia has one of the most internationally recognised vocational education systems anywhere in the world..

Double the qualification in Yoga Teaching

If you’re serious about making yoga teaching your profession than you won’t find a higher-level qualification than Byron Yoga Centre’s Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching. In order to offer this ASQA nationally recognized course, Byron Yoga Centre is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), and all our trainers are nationally recognised Training and Assessment trainers and assessors.

The Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching (91485 NSW) is Austudy approved. The course includes Level I and II teaching qualifications and is fully recognised with Yoga Alliance (500 hours) and Yoga Australia (350 hours).

Course Content: dedicate yourself to your yoga studies

With an academically robust timetable spanning 8 full-time weeks, this course offers you the opportunity to really deepen your yoga studies both in terms of the theory and practice of teaching yoga safely and with a solid knowledge base.

"This course was exactly what I wanted. Not only developing my personal yoga understanding but providing a solid foundation for sharing skills in an accessible and safe way. I feel equipped to provide stimulating, safe and grounding yoga classes for the public and cannot wait to begin the next stage of my yogic journey." – Chloe, Certificate IV Graduate, 2011.

The course is comprised of 10 units of competency that are transferable within the ASQA education system. These are;

HLTCOM405B Administer a Practice
HLTCOM404B Communicate Effectively with Clients
HLTFA301B Apply First Aid
HLTAP301A Recognise Healthy Body Systems in a Health Care context
TAADEL402 Facilitate Group Based Learning
SRSCGP002A Include Special Interest Groups or People with Special Needs
SRXFOHS001 Follow Defined OH&S Policies and Procedures
BYC401 Work within a Yoga School Framework
BYC402 Perform a Range of Yoga Practices
BYC403 Teach a General Yoga Class

There is an option to obtain your Senior First Aid Certificate during the course at an additional cost.

The course is a Centrelink approved short course. You may apply to Centrelink for Ausstudy, the Education Supplement or the Education Entry Payment.

The length of the course has been increased from seven to eight weeks, adding a further 40 contact hours.

Course schedule

Click here to view a sample of the Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching Schedule

Here’s an overview of the course components:

Attend regular early morning and evening meditation, pranayama and asana classes with a focus on sequencing of postures from 6.00 - 7.45am and from 7.00 to 8.00pm.
Attend practical and theory sessions between 9.00am and 12.30pm, then 2.00pm and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Regular workshops presented by guest speakers on specialised yoga.
Trainees participate in five general yoga classes per week, with a focus on deepening their understanding and practice of yoga sequencing, adjustments, corrections and use of props.
Spend a minimum of one-and-a-half hours per day doing assignments such as practising and recording meditation and pranayama sessions, doing anatomy and physiology homework, or answering questions on previous day’s subjects.
As part of the Level 2 course, trainees will gain valuable teaching experience at public classes at the Byron Yoga Centre - morning classes at 6.00am and afternoon classes at 4.00pm
Weekend practice sessions and evening meditations are also available for those who would like to attend (these are required to achieve the 500 hours).

Teaching Faculty

Under the guidance of Byron Yoga Centre’s Director and veteran yoga teacher, John Ogilvie, the teaching staff on this course are all experienced and dedicated.

You’ll be inspired by our resident and guest yoga teachers alike, who ‘walk their talk’, living the yoga lifestyle, and are all knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects.

Other teachers include:

"I have absolutely loved my time here. Love the teachers. Love learning. Love yoga! Thank you." – Certificate IV Graduate, 2011

Training Location – Byron Yoga Centre

The Course is held at one of our peaceful training venues in Byron Bay – within walking/bike-ride’s distance from Byron Bay’s town-centre and beaches.

"This environment that you all continually create is so valuable. I have never felt more supported and safe in my entire life than I do here at Purna. I never want to leave. I have such love, admiration and respect for absolutely everyone here. You are all absolutely fantastic!" – Certificate IV Graduate, 2011.

Course Package for Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching Teacher Training includes:

Full time eight week training – lectures and supervision 5 – 7 days per week.
Comprehensive Training Manuals and Journals.

*Required texts and DVD's are an additional cost.

Entry Requirements

A pre-requisite to the course is that you have a minimum of one hundred and twenty hours of class asana (posture) practice over a one to two year period

We also require that you have a history of regular committed practice of yoga at home over a period of at least one to two years.

Fitness industry applicants holding a Certificate III in Group Fitness may require less yoga practise.

A suitable assessment for English language competency may be used if required. English must be at a university level both written and verbal.

A suitable assessment for English language competency may be used, if required. Students are required to demonstrate the equivalent of Australian High School Year 10 proficiency in numeracy.

Course Cost

Eight week full time Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching: AUD$4,750

Please read the Byron Yoga Centre Student Handbook before enrolling in the course.

Accommodation:

Purna Residential Accommodation

A very limited number of places in share accommodation are available at our specially designed yoga centre. This accommodation is clean and simple, with shared rooms and a communal kitchen from $150 per week.

Trainees in residence are expected to be cigarette, drug and alcohol free and are asked to maintain silence (where practical) in the mornings before 9am and after 9.30pm and at ALL times in the rooms.

We also ask that you be mindful that the residential accommodation is a place of study and learning, and that socialising can be done at local cafés or the beach. We also ask trainees in residence to be vegetarian on site.

If you are happy with the above conditions, we recommend that trainees do stay in the residential accommodation to gain the most from the course. You can apply for accommodation at the time of your booking.

Non-Residential Accommodation

A range of other alternative yoga friendly accommodation, including single options, will be sent to you, on request, at the time of booking.

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Food

Food is not provided on this course. Those living on site will have access to communal shopping trips provided by the centre and an introduction to Sattvic cooking.

Byron Bay - General Information

Cape Byron is Australia's most easterly point, located on the North Coast of New South Wales. With its numerous beaches, unspoilt hinterland, and relaxed lifestyle, Byron Bay is a popular tourist destination. It is also a place where artists, musicians, dancers, writers, surfers, healers and of course yogis express their diversity and individuality.

The town has all major facilities: a hospital, cinema, supermarket, health food stores and great restaurants, as well as a flourishing alternative health industry. Bicycle is the easiest way to get around town and easily organised through Byron Yoga Centre.

The average summer temperature is 21C - 28C, and average winter temperature is 15C - 21C, There are also periods of heavy rainfall, especially in summer. The area has a total annual rainfall of 1734mm.

Byron Shire has a population of close to 30,000, while the town of Byron Bay has a population of about 9,000.

Byron Bay is located just off the Pacific Highway, 800kms north of Sydney, 175kms south of Brisbane. Airports are located in Ballina (30mins south) or Coolangatta (60mins north) and busses and trains arrive regularly.

The following websites provide information about Byron Bay and the surrounding area:

www.byronbay.com www.bayweb.com.au www.echo.net.au www.byronbaynow.com www.byronbay.org

Currency Exchange:

www.xe.com

Bookings

All bookings must be paid in full 6 weeks before course start date. You may book after this time depending on availability. We offer internet banking and credit card facilities.

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Read articles about the ins and and outs of the new Certificate IV Training here and here.