7 Oct - 1 Nov 2024, 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
7 Oct - 1 Nov 2024, 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Alliance 300 RYT Certificate
If you feel that you are ready to take that next step and become a RYT500 certified yoga teacher, then this course is for you!
Join Asia Pacific Yoga on our New Zealand 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training from 7 Oct – 1 Nov 2024 in the beautiful lakeside town of Taupo, New Zealand.
This Yoga Alliance accredited and internationally recognised 300 Hour Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training is for teachers ready to embrace a more profound understanding of the power of Yoga practices. It is for those who are looking to immerse themselves in a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual transformation through yoga, community and meditation.
We will be building on your 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training foundation as we delve deeper into yogic philosophy and learn how we can implement them into our lives off the mat. At the end of the course you would have picked up skills and knowledge required on the path to becoming a better yoga teacher.
Keeping it Real
but ready to Fly
Take Your Yoga Teaching To The Next Level
A 200 hour yoga teacher training is about learning to be comfortable in the role of the teacher, and knowing how to intelligently construct a class useful to your students, and to instruct that class safely. In a 300 hour yoga teacher training we step off from that basis and begin to explore further. There is no end to that exploration.
A 300 hour yoga teacher training is not about more complexity. It is about more clarity.
What To Expect On This 300 YTT
You will practice and have the opportunity to :
- Create Hatha Vinyasa sequences that aims toward teaching a creative, safe and balanced 75 minute class.
- Share a 30 minute Pranayama class.
- Teach a 45-60 minute Yin yoga class.
- Lead a guided meditation or Yoga Nidra.
- Offer a 5-15 minute educational presentation on a yoga topic of your choice.
YTT Course Topics - What's Covered
The daily schedule for this 300 Hour New Zealand Yoga Teacher Training is flexible as it will vary from day to day depending on the needs and focus of the students but this is a basic outline of how your typical day will be. The course starts at 3pm on the first day, 7am – 6.30pm on normal days and finishes midday on the last day. Sundays are off days.
This training builds on your foundational knowledge and experience as a yoga teacher, taking your yoga teaching to the next level. Some of the topics that we will cover are :
- Asana Methodology : Break down poses to correct common bad habits and alignments as well as the language used to communicate them
- Intelligent Sequencing and Theming : Learn how to sequence a class intelligently and thoughtfully, using creative inspiring theme-based classes
- Modifications for Injuries : Explore different modifications for common injuries such as wrist, knees, ankles, lower back, shoulders and neck
- Yin Yoga : Understand the principles of yin yoga, how it differs to other styles of yang yoga, its physical and energetic benefits and how to sequence and teach a yin class
- Restorative Yoga : Know the difference between yin and restorative and the props required for the practice
- Yoga Nidra : Learn the science behind this extremely beneficial yogic sleep and the scripts to teach a deeply regenerative yoga nidra or guided meditation
- Pregnancy Yoga : Be familiar with the changes happening in a pregnant women’s body and modifications to suit pregnant women throughout the different trimesters
- Advanced Pranayama : Experience another level of breath work with daily pranayama exercises
- Meditation : Discover different methods of getting into a meditative state
- Yoga History and Philosophy : Go in depth into the ancient philosophical principals of the Yoga Sutras. Recognise how the 8 Limbs can be applied to our lives
- Chakras : Focus on the psychic developmental map and the power of self transformation that Chakras theory can assist
- Vayus and Koshas : Study more about these yoga systems and understand how Prana condenses into the physical body and sustains itself
- Applied Yoga Anatomy and Physiology : Dive deep into all systems of the body especially musculo-skeletal, cardio vascular, the PSNS and Fascia
- Styles of Yoga : Understanding the different genres of yoga practiced in the western world such as Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Kundalini, Bikram, etc
- Mindfulness and Personal Development : Learn life changing tools and exercises to raise your vibration and help you lead the life you desire
- Ayurveda : Find out your doshas (constitutions) and how to keep your body balanced based on what type of dosha (vata, pitta or kapha) you are
- Mantra and Kirtan : Enjoy devotional practices through music and mantra.
What You'll Achieve At The End Of This 300 Hour YTT
- When you leave the 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training you would have :
- Practiced together the fundamental aspects of what we feel are the yoga practices which are relevant to the needs of your future students.
- Understand why these practices are relevant, why they work if you like.
- Know these practices from the inside out (this is EMBODIMENT).
- Have the confidence to share what you know that have assisted you toward a daily balanced life.
Are you Ready?
What Makes Asia Pacific Yoga Special
- Every student gets lots of attention because we keep our groups small – no more than 8 people
- Our YTTs are held in amazing tranquil locations close to nature and with easy access to the lake
- Students get to live and practice yoga in a warm, spacious, luxurious holiday home overlooking the Lake
- We cook and eat together
- An immersive, transformational experience in a safe, supportive environment with like-minded people
- Deepen your practice with daily advance yoga, meditation, pranayama and workshops
- Learn extra skills for teaching yin yoga, pregnancy yoga, yoga nidra and pranayama
- Expand your knowledge with daily lectures on yoga philosophy, anatomy, chakras and much more
- Get comfortable with giving and receiving adjustments
- Plenty of opportunity for you to practice teaching what you are learning
- Reasonable and affordable
What's Included in Your 300 Hour YTT
- 26 nights accommodation in a Luxury Holiday Home in Lake Taupo, the largest lake in Australasia
- Course and Asana manuals
- Daily advanced yoga practices of asana, pranayama, kriyas and meditation
- Dive deeper into philosophy, anatomy, chakras and much more
- Individual teaching feedback
- Accredited RYT300 Yoga Alliance certification upon graduation
- Sunset view and hikes, time permitting
- Free unlimited wifi so you can still keep in touch with your loved ones
- A beautiful (and most often emotional!) graduation ceremony
- A fun and transformational experience that you won’t forget!
Book your spot now!
Book online to secure your spot with a NZD500 deposit in the widget below / beside or click here if you can’t see the widget on your mobile.
Our Trybooking system accepts Master Card, Visa and American Express (+1.1% for AMEX).
Course Details
Date : 7 Oct – 1 Nov 2024 (26 days)
Venue : Luxury Accommodation in Lake Taupo, New Zealand
Tuition, Manuals and 25 Nights Accommodation :
Shared Room : NZD5,000
No Accommodation : NZD4,000
Self-catering as meals are not included
We are offering an early bird price (book before 1 July 2024) of NZD$4,700 for on site and NZD$3,700 for off site.
Past Asia Pacific Yoga students will also enjoy early bird prices, regardless of when they book.
Other Payment Options
Your NZD500 deposit can also be paid via bank transfer to a New Zealand bank. If you choose to pay via international transfer, we like to use Wise as their rates are very low.
Refund Policy
We understand that emergencies do happen. We are happy to fully refund you your deposit if you inform us 30 days before the training starts.
If the 30 days have passed, we are happy to transfer your deposit to secure your spot for a future YTT date.
Meet Your Teachers
Steve Hall
Lead Trainer - E-RYT500, RYT200 Kundalini
Steve has over 30 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. As a curious and open person, Steve is always seeking more yogic experiences and eager to expand his knowledge.
Joleen Lunjew
CO TRAINER - E-RYT500
Joleen enjoys seeing her students progress physically, mentally and emotionally as they journey with her. She enjoys seeing her students progress physically, mentally and emotionally as they journey with her. Her strength is her calmness, softness and grace and that she brings to her classes.
Malcolm Nicholls
Anatomy Teacher
Joleen enjoys seeing her students progress physically, mentally and emotionally as they journey with her. She enjoys seeing her students progress physically, mentally and emotionally as they journey with her. Her strength is her calmness, softness and grace and that she brings to her classes.
Meals
This 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training is a vegetarian self-catering experience. Students buy their own food and cook for themselves or collectively.
Meals are a fun and educational communal time together. We like to kick start the communal cooking by cooking dinner for everyone for the first two nights. Students will usually sort their own breakfasts and lunches, and volunteer in turns or in pairs to cook for the group for subsequent nights.
Groups are mostly conscious of other students dietary requirements and have always managed to create amazing meals that everyone can eat. It’s a great way to try something you’ve never eaten before, learn new recipes and experience different culinary flavours from various parts of the world.
If you require animal protein, Taupo town is only 10 minutes drive away with plenty of supermarkets and health stores to stock up from, and cafes and restaurants to explore for lunch.
Typically students budget around NZ$50-$60 per week, depending on what they buy of course.
Luxury Taupo Accommodation
You will be staying in a beautiful luxury holiday home nestled amongst beautiful native trees and nature at the end of a quiet private driveway in a prestigious Taupo subdivison. Relax and take in spectacular views across Lake Taupo, the largest lake in Australasia, Taupo township, geothermal areas, rolling farmland and distant mountains.
This luxuriously warm, spacious four bedroom residence is truly a luxury yoga training and retreat experience. With spacious living, kitchen and dining areas, there are plenty of spaces for our yogi family to practice and learn and grow in.
Wake up to daily morning yoga in the large open plan living with the sounds of birds and nature outside. With an expansive sun-soaked sheltered courtyard and large open decks, there are plenty of quiet spaces to chill and relax during the breaks.
Our yogi house is only 10 – 15 mins away from the Taupo town centre. Linen and towels are supplied with laundry facilities. Unlimited wifi included.
About Lake Taupo
At the heart of New Zealand’s central volcanic plateau sits the largest freshwater lake in Australasia, Lake Taupo, the great inland sea of New Zealand.
This huge, shining expanse of water, moving between aquamarine blue and jade green, is crystal-clear to a depth of 13 metres. It is home to one of the best wild trout fisheries in the world, more than 30 species of water bird, several types of native fish and native kōura (crayfish).
Taupo is a place of extraordinary natural beauty – a vast, sparkling lake, trout-filled rivers, ancient lush forests, steaming geothermal zones and towering snow-blanketed mountains.
The crystal-clear freshwater of Lake Taupo draws visitors to the town to swim and sunbathe, kayak, fish, enjoy family activities or soak up the atmosphere in the town’s many lakeside restaurants and bars. Further out, there are national and forest parks, natural hot springs, and adventure activity bases, including whitewater rafting, sky-diving and bungy-jumping.
For more information visit Taupo’s Visitor Information site.
Getting To Taupo
Taupo is centrally located in the middle of the North Island of New Zealand, about 3 ½ hours’ drive from Auckland and 4 ½ hours’ drive from Wellington. Daily buses are available from most towns in New Zealand or you could opt to fly to Taupo Airport from Auckland or Wellington. We can pick you up from the Taupo bus stop or Airport. See Getting to Taupo.
Suggested Reading List
- For Yoga Philosophy –“The Heart of Yoga” – Desikichar – Son of Krisnamacharya
- For Meditation – “Buddhism Plain and Simple” – Steve Hagen
- For Anatomy – “Key Muscles of Yoga” – Ray Long
- For Asana – “Yoga Sequencing” – Mark Stevens
- For Breath – “Breath” – James Nestor
Honest Reviews - What Our Students Say About Us
"Amazing 300 Hour Teacher Training. This teacher training was more than I could have ever imagined. Steve and Joleen are not only incredibly knowledgable, but extraordinarily kind, caring, and compassionate. You can truly feel the passion they both share of yoga and teaching. Seriously, I cannot imagine being in better hands for any level of teacher training, whether it is your 200hr or 300hr! The discussions and lectures held were not only informative, but stimulating and entertaining. The daily practices were absolutely beautiful as well. I cannot rave about this school enough!"
“This 300 hour teacher training experience was fantastic! I am so grateful that I had an opportunity to learn and practice more. The teachers Steve and Joleen are amazing people – so knowledgeable – they are real professionals, also very kind and open hearted! I’ve learnt so much during this training about theory, philosophy, anatomy and more. Practical part was on the highest level! This course really helped to find the ways to improve our yoga teaching skills and learn how to apply them to practice in the best way. The location of the training was amazing – beautiful nature, just stunning. Accommodation was great. Everything all together made this experience unforgettable for me. I enjoyed every moment of it!! I would definitely recommend Asia Pacific Yoga to anyone!!!”
"Steve and Joleen lead this YTT with such a profound level of wisdom, love, care and joy. This YTT was one of the most transformative experiences of my life and it is all thanks to Steve, Joleen and Malcolm. I had such a level of confidence in myself, my teaching and my own practice after the 3 weeks here, which was such a beautiful shift from how I was going into it. I cannot recommend this YTT enough. Newly practicing Yogi or monk level Yogi, everyone has something to benefit from this YTT."
"Such an amazing, enlightening beautiful 3 weeks. Joleen and Steve are amazing teachers and such lovely and supportive people. We started teaching on the first day and I came a very long way since then. I had moments of feeling like I wasn’t going to be a good teacher and was really anxious at first but Joleen and Steve reassured me and by the last week I transformed into an awesome yoga teacher. Such a great course. So glad I chose to do it with Joleen and Steve. I learnt so much about yoga and life itself. Feel like a better person for it. Such a great group of people did the course alongside me and we had the best time, feels like I have so many new friends for life. Really awesome location and beautiful house as well. Thank you for everything Joleen and Steve. You guys are the best and I am eternally grateful. Also you can see all the stars really clearly at night. Such a magical place."