Pre-requisites and Course Requirements

Course Pre-requisites

1.        A commitment to further study and teaching according to the YIDL system.

2.       Minimum age 18 with a mature outlook and capacity to offer a duty of care for the wellbeing of others whilst teaching yoga.

3.       English language proficiency to Year 10 at an Australian High School or IELTS score of 6.

4.       Completion of the Yogic Studies and Yogic Lifestyle and Values Course.

5.       It is requested that applicants have been practising with Yoga in Daily Life on a regular basis for at least two years, have attended programs with the organisation’s founder, H.H. Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda (Swamiji), and have the written recommendation of their yoga teacher.

6.       Ability to meet the time commitments of the course. Acceptance into the course is by means of a written application, interview process and the discretion of AAYIDL Education Committee.       

Course Requirements

The teacher training program requires a dedicated commitment to the yoga way of life and study by:

•  maintaining regular home yoga practice according to YIDL principles
• maintaining YIDL lifestyle practices
• receiving mantra initiation from Swamiji (if not received already)
• participating in weekly training sessions
• attending and observing regular yoga classes
• participating in regular satsang programs
• participating in retreats, workshops and special events
• undertaking opportunities for teaching skills development
• undertaking opportunities for service and management skills development

To support development as a yoga teacher throughout the entire period of the course, enrolled trainees are entitled to unlimited attendance at YIDL classes and courses in their city. You will need to have access to a computer and internet connection to complete the learning tasks for the course. 

Exit Points

On completion of each module of study trainees will be issued with a Statement of Completion for the subjects covered. For participants who decide not to continue their teacher training studies, there is a natural exit point at the end of the second module of training.  Participants who find the study schedule too demanding may continue with a reduced load of training by maintaining the Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Meditation modules. To gain the teaching qualification participants can enrol in a future Yoga Teacher Training program to complete any remaining units of  Yoga Teaching Skills.

Course Fees, Payment Options & Refund Policy

 Course Fees:
o        $625 per module (when including retreat weekend)
o        $540 per module (when including one day intensive)
o        Total cost per year of study $2 330  
o        Discounted rate when paid in full at the start of each year $2 200
o        Total cost for entire course is $4 660 (or $4 400 when paid in full at the start of each year) 

For each module, completed Enrolment Forms must be accompanied by full payment 21 days prior to commencement of the module.  Late applications will incur an administration penalty fee of $25 per week.

If total module fee is not paid within 3 weeks, this constitutes disqualification from the course. 

A direct debit payment plan is available for people who wish to pay in regular installments. 

The course fees are inclusive of the following components of training:

• weekly training sessions
• regular mentoring sessions
• regular satsang programs
• weekend retreat programs (one per year near Sydney and National retreat in Brisbane)
• weekend workshops
• unlimited attendance at YIDL yoga classes and courses throughout the training 

Further costs not included in fees:

• purchase of texts including: Yoga in Daily Life – The System, The Hidden Power in Humans, Lila Amrit, Meetings with a Yogi, Anatomy Colouring Book, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
• flights to Brisbane and accommodation costs for National Retreat weekend
• first aid certificate training
• additional costs are charged if course participants are unable to attend nominated assessment dates and times 

Refund Policy:

• All payments are non-refundable once the module has commenced
• If a student has paid for a module and withdraws from the course before the module commences the student will receive the module fee less an $150 administration fee
• If a student has paid for an entire year and withdraws from the course the student will receive the balance of the course fee less an $150 administration fee

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