Yoga Alliance Yoga Teacher Trainings in New Zealand

For aspiring and practicing yoga teachers seeking internationally recognised certification.

Become a certified yoga teacher who is confident, skilled and ready to teach in 200 hours.

Step into the next chapter of your life through an immersive yoga teacher training (YTT) designed to support deep personal growth and real teaching confidence.

With small groups, personal mentoring and real teaching practice right from the beginning. You will leave not only certified — but capable and truly ready to share yoga with others in the real world.

Trusted by hundreds of students across the world since 2016

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “More than a certification — a deeply transformative experience.” ~ Eve Charles, France

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I went from feeling anxious to feeling like a capable yoga teacher by the end.” ~ Bianca Byrne, Invercargill

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The training was inspiring, informative and far beyond what I expected.” ~ Paisley Oshea, California

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent training with experienced, supportive teachers” ~ Luciana Orr, Northland

Why Train With Asia Pacific Yoga

Most yoga teacher trainings teach you poses.
We teach you how to teach.

Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is structured to bridge the gap between passionate student and confident instructor.

✔ Learn how to sequence intelligently and safely
✔ Understand anatomy in a practical, usable way
✔ Practise teaching from week 1 of the training
✔ Receive direct, constructive feedback
✔ Graduate ready to lead real classes

You won’t leave with just a yoga teacher certificate.
You’ll leave knowing how to teach.

Upcoming New Zealand Yoga Teacher Trainings

Our small group trainings fill fast so choose your preferred date to secure your space early.
Spaces are intentionally limited to maintain personal mentorship and high teaching standards.

200 Hour YTT, Mar 2026

9 – 27 Mar 2026
Taupo, New Zealand

Deepen your practice and graduate with an internationally recognised yoga teacher certification.

Train during Taupo’s stunning Autumn season, where golden landscapes create the perfect environment for deep immersion and personal transformation.

Already fully booked!

200 Hour YTT, Apr 2026

20 Apr – 8 May 2026
Taupo, New Zealand

Turn your passion for yoga into a meaningful teaching pathway and gain your first internationally recognised certification.

Experience Taupo in Late Autumn where crisp air and golden light support focused learning and steady growth.

Hurry, only 2 spaces left!

Malaysia 200 Hour YTT

26 Jun – 2 Aug 2026
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

We will be heading to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for the first time to offer our established 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in a convenient 6 weekend format.

Warm weather and good food, what more can you ask for!

200 Hour YTT, Oct 2026

12 – 30 Oct 2026
Taupo, New Zealand

Do what you love for a living. Step into teaching with our internationally recognised yoga teacher certification.

Late spring in Taupo brings fresh energy and renewal — a beautiful time to begin a new chapter in your yoga journey.

Early bookings are already in.

200 Hour YTT, Nov 2026

16 Nov – 4 Dec 2025
Taupo, New Zealand

Complete your internationally recognised yoga teacher certification in a focused, small-group environment.

Summer in Taupo offers long days, warmth, and an uplifting environment to fully immerse in your training experience.

Book early to secure your spot!

Is This Training Right For Me?

This yoga teacher training may be perfect if you:

✔ Want to deepen your personal yoga practice
✔ Feel called to teach or share yoga
✔ Want small group support and connection
✔ Want real teaching experience before graduating
✔ Want an immersive, life-changing training

What Make Our Trainings Different

Many yoga teacher trainings are large, lecture-heavy, or retreat-focused.

Our YTTs are intentionally different. They are built around helping you become a confident, capable yoga teacher.

Small Groups
Limited student numbers ensure you’re seen, supported, and mentored.

Practice-Focused
Confidence comes from doing. You’ll teach, refine, and improve teaching throughout the course.

Anatomy That Makes Sense
Clear, practical and most importantly – interactive understanding of movement and safety — not overwhelming theory.

Support Beyond Graduation
We continue to provide you advice, guidance and support way after the training ends.

Why students choose us over other YTTs in a nutshell :
✔ Small groups vs large
✔ Teach from week 1 vs final assessment only
✔ Mentorship vs lecture style
✔ Continued support vs goodbye

What Our Students Say About Us

Honest reviews and testimonials

Luciana Orr, Northland Nov 2025 YTT Taupo, New Zealand

“Excellent training with experienced, supportive teachers. I left feeling confident, satisfied and ready to teach. The environment was safe, fun and incredibly welcoming.”

Eve Charles, France Sep 2023 YTT Taupo, New Zealand

“More than a certification — a deeply transformative experience. I gained confidence, real teaching skills and felt supported every step of the way.”

Bianca Byrne, Invercargill, New Zealand May 2024 YTT, Taupo New Zealand

“We started teaching from day one. I went from feeling anxious to feeling like a capable yoga teacher by the end. I grew so much — in yoga and in life.”

Paisley Oshea, California, United States March 2020 Rotorua, New Zealand 300 YTT

“Incredibly knowledgeable, kind and passionate teachers. The training was inspiring, informative and far beyond what I expected.”

What Can I Do After Graduation?

After graduating from your 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training you can

Teach Hatha, Vinyasa or Yin yoga classes anywhere in the world
Teach online, privately or communally
Run yoga retreats
Assist in yoga teacher trainings
Understand and deepen your personal yoga practice

Who This Training Is NOT For

At Asia Pacific Yoga, we focus on real teaching skills, personal support, and meaningful transformation — and that’s not for everyone.

This training may NOT be for you if:

✘ You only want a relaxing yoga retreat
✘ You prefer large, anonymous class environments
✘ You want a certification with minimal effort or assessment
✘ You’re only interested in physical poses (asana)
✘ You don’t want to practise teaching in front of others
✘ You’re not open to personal growth or self-reflection

Meet Your Yoga Teacher Trainers

With over a decade of experience training yoga teachers across New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region, our lead trainers combine depth of knowledge with grounded, practical teaching.

You’ll be guided by mentors who are invested in your growth — not just your enrolment.

Steve Hall

Yoga Teacher Trainer

Steve has over 40 years of yoga experience and has been involved with yoga teacher trainings for more than a decade. He emphasises on how a pose feels, rather than how it looks. Steve continues to inspire students with his relaxed yet thorough teaching style and his passion for yoga anatomy and philosophy.

Joleen Lunjew Hall

Yoga Teacher Trainer

Joleen is a dedicated yoga teacher and practitioner who is passionate about empowering and inspiring individuals to reach their fullest potential through movement, breath, wellness, nutrition, and a holistic, mindful approach to life. With over 20 years of yoga practice, her strength is her calmness, softness and grace and that she brings to her classes.

Am I Ready For A YTT?

Some common questions people ask before signing up to a training.

1. Do I need to be advanced at yoga to join a Yoga Teacher Training?
No — most students join to deepen their practice, and we teache you to adapt and grow at your own level.

2. Will I be confident and ready to teach when I graduate?
Yes — you practice teaching throughout the training so you graduate ready to confidently lead real classes.

3. What makes your Yoga Teacher Training different from others?
Small groups, real teaching practice, and personalised support — not just theory.

4. Can I do the training mainly for personal growth, not teaching?
Yes — many students join for personal development and fall in love with teaching along the way.

Ready To Transform Your Life?

If becoming a yoga teacher has been quietly calling you, trust that instinct. With structured guidance, practical teaching experience, and personal mentorship, you’ll gain the clarity and confidence to step fully into the role.

Our upcoming yoga teacher trainings are filling steadily, and we keep each group intentionally small. This is your moment. Secure your spot and take the first step toward becoming a confident, certified yoga teacher.

About Asia Pacific Yoga

Asia Pacific Yoga is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School offering small-group 200-Hour and 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings in New Zealand and across the Asia Pacific region. Founded in Bali, we have led and assisted in teacher trainings in Bali, Pakistan, Spain, Tahiti, and soon Malaysia.

We bring international teaching experience and a practical, down-to-earth approach that honours the depth and tradition of yoga. Through experienced mentorship and structured guidance, we help students deepen their practice and graduate as confident, capable teachers.