• Complete the online application form online (this is the preferred and easiest way):
  https://www.byronyoga.com/application-form.html
• Complete an application form and post to Byron Yoga Centre, PO Box 721, Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia, or
• Fill out the online application form below, or
• Email John Ogilvie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

A $600 deposit is required to secure your space. You can pay by cheque, money order, credit card or direct deposit to:
Purna Yoga,
National Australia Bank,
Jonson Street, Byron Bay NSW
- Swift code NABAAU3302S
- BSB 082-489
- Account No 85-960-6267
(Be sure to add your name)

In cases of personal hardship, individual arrangements for payment of the fees can be discussed with Byron Yoga Centre Director John Ogilvie and a payment plan may be negotiated. Requests for a payment plan should be made in writing, and will be treated in strict confidence.

In most cases a teacher will conduct a follow-up interview (either by phone, in person or email) to ensure you are able to fulfil the course entry requirements.

By sending the application form you are acknowledging that you understand the entry requirements and agree to abide by the information contained in the Student Handbook (see below download).

– Download the Student Handbook (PDF)

– Download a printable Application Form (MS Word)

Entry requirements
Byron Yoga Centre accepts all students for teacher training who:

• have shown a recent, regular commitment and devotion to the practice of yoga for at least two years (for level 1, less than 2 years of serious and constant practice is considered);
  • have completed level 1 training (or equivalent) if applying for level 2 training;
  • are ready to deepen their own practice on a physical, mental and spiritual level by gaining new insight and appreciation of the yogic path;
  • have adequate literacy and numeracy skills;
  • agree to abide by the Byron Yoga Teachers’ Code of Ethics and have understood and agreed to the policies and procedures of the Byron Yoga Centre as outlined in the Student Handbook.

Refund policy
Should your application to a course not be successful, you will be notified within one to two weeks and your full deposit will be immediately refunded.

If the balance of the course fee is not received by the notified due date (six weeks prior to course commencement), a student’s place may be offered to someone on the waiting list.

The student may forfeit the deposit if the place is not taken up by another applicant.
If a student withdraws from the course after payment of full fees, the following refund policy applies:*
a) If the student withdraws 45 days or more prior to course commencement the student will receive a full refund of all monies paid, minus an administration fee of $200.
b) If the student withdraws 30-44 days prior to the course commencement the student will receive 75% of the full course fee.
c) If the student withdraws 5-29 days prior to course commencement the student will receive 50% of the full course fee.
d) If the student withdraws 1-4 days prior to course commencement or withdraws after the
course commences, the student won't receive a refund.

In the case of changed circumstances, a student may defer to the next available course upon application, and fees will be transferred to that course accordingly, an administration fee of $100.