Asia Pacific Yoga

Student Reviews & Testimonials

Student Reviews & Testimonials

Student Reviews From All Over The World

We’ve had the privilege of training students from all over the world in our 200 Hour and 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training courses held in multiple locations such as Bali, Pakistan, Spain and Tahiti, French Polynesia and of course our home base, New Zealand.

We are very humbled that they have chosen to train with us and we are very honoured to be a part of their yoga journey. It is truly a privilege to see the enormous growth and shift in all of them.

Here are what they have to say about their Yoga Teacher Training experience with us.

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What Our Students Say About Us

Asia Pacific Yoga is a Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance, the largest non-profit association representing the international yoga community. Yoga Alliance supports regulation in the yoga industry and universal access to high quality, safe, accessible, and equitable yoga practices.

Read honest student reviews posted on Yoga Alliance by our students.

"My 200 hr YTT experience with Asia Pacific Yoga was amazing. I learned so much, felt supported and safe all throughout the 3 weeks I spent with them. Joleen and Steve are very knowledgeable, experienced, and at the same time very warm, kind and lighthearted, which made learning from them very enjoyable and also lots of fun. We practiced teaching from the beginning of the course at a slow pace that built up, which was really helpful for building confidence, and we were supported all the way. I would 100% recommend their work, I couldn't have asked for better trainers."
Larissa Thome Student testimonials
Larissa Thome, Brazil
May 2024 YTT, Taupo New Zealand
"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."
Bianca Bryne Student testimonials
Bianca Byrne, Invercargill, New Zealand
May 2024 YTT, Taupo New Zealand
"In the transformative journey of my recent yoga teacher training, led by the incredible duo of Joleen and Steve, I found more than just a certification – I discovered a profound experience that transcends the realms of conventional learning. Their wealth of knowledge, coupled with unwavering professionalism, created an environment where wisdom flowed endlessly. What set this training apart was the emphasis on daily teaching, ensuring that each lesson learned was immediately applied, solidifying our understanding. This training not only equipped me with the theoretical foundation essential for teaching yoga but also instilled a newfound confidence in my abilities. The intimacy of the class, limited to just nine students, cultivated a safe space where we could learn, share, and grow together. This unique setting fostered a sense of camaraderie, making the learning process not just informative, but also deeply enriching on a personal level. I am forever thankful for this opportunity, for it has not only honed my teaching skills but also transformed me holistically. With newfound confidence, I am ready to embark on my teaching journey, inspired by the wisdom and grace of Joleen and Steve. If you seek a yoga teacher training that goes beyond the ordinary, where learning is intimate, and growth is boundless, this training is the beacon guiding your path toward becoming a yoga teacher."
Eve Charles
Eve Charles, France
Sep 2023 YTT Taupo, New Zealand
"I met Steve and Joleen when I was travelling in New Zealand, and joined their 200 hr training (to keep on top of my skills) in March, and I loved their passion and grounded approach to teaching. I signed up for the 300hr before I left. They each bring their own deeply embedded physical practice (Ashtanga and Iyengar, respectively), which allows for a full spectrum teaching and transmission, that has tweaked my own practice, and I know will also bring new energy to my teaching. The location is absolutely beautiful, with views of Lake Taupo and a short drive into town. I travelled from the UK. Twice. I highly recommend Asia Pacific Yoga for all of their teacher trainings."
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Claire Timmis, United Kingdom
300 Hour YTT, Oct 2024, Taupo, NZ
"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!"
Paisley Oshea Asia Pacific Yoga Testimonial
Paisley Oshea, California, United States
300 Hour YTT, Mar 2020, Rotorua, NZ
“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!!!”
Darya Lentz
Darya Lentz, Maryland, United States
300 Hour YTT, Mar 2020, Rotorua, NZ