Embark on a journey of learning and self-discovery in 2026!

Is this the year to immerse yourself into the ancient teachings of yoga; come alive with various types of pranayama (breath); find new layers of strength and flexibility in mind and body; bliss out with relaxation and delicious food – and fall in love with yourself? A year to take one day for yourself each month, and take a pilgrimage away from the pace of daily life into depth, presence and continuity?

You can choose the 170-hour Yoga Immersion course OR the 180-hour Yoga Teacher Skills Training course. Combine the two (350-hours), qualify as a registered Level 1 Yoga Teacher with Yoga Australia at the end of the year, and save $500!

The courses unfold one Saturday or Sunday per month at Mt Glorious Hall, surrounded by rainforest, and includes a 5-day residential retreat later in the year. They commence in March and finishing in December (see dates below).

If you want to combine the two courses to complete your full Yoga Teacher Training then the commitment is 2 days (1 weekend) per month.

The course is suited to those who want to live yoga more fully, and possibly share it with others. So if you feel drawn to a slower, more embodied and relational approach to yoga — whether for personal depth, professional development, or the path of teaching. If you would like to have a conversation about whether this training is right for you, you are very welcome to get in touch with Wendy by email or call 0421 058 250.

Details:

  1. Yoga Immersion (170 hours).

This Yoga Immersion course commences mid-March 2026 and ends in December.  Your commitment is 1 Saturday per month and a 5-day residential retreat in September/October (dates to be confirmed).

Take a deep dive into yoga to enrich you in many ways. Recreate the foundations of your life with daily practises and rituals; make small changes to bring you closer to your life’s true purpose; let go of self-identity based on who you are not; build trust in your innate knowing; and realise you are already perfect! Expect:

  • An all embracing practice of yoga shapes how to support yourself in them
  • Pranayama (breath) techniques and why, how and when to use them to calm or stimulate
  • Meditation and mindfulness for improved mental health and peace of mind
  • Nonviolent communication for deeper connection with self and others
  • Ageless Ayurvedic principles and food for healing and cleansing the body
  • In-depth study of eastern physiology including the chakras and other energy fields.
  • Pilates to tone and strengthen deep core muscles

The cost is $4000 paid in 5 instalments of $800 across the year.

If you want to use this year to go on to train as a yoga teacher, you can do the 180-hour Yoga Teacher Skills training in 2027.

  1. Yoga Teacher Skills Training Component (180 hours)

This Yoga Teacher Skills Training course commences mid March 2026 and ends in December.  The commitment is 1 Sunday per month for nine months, plus a 5-day residential retreat in September/October (date to be confirmed).

The course covers the specific teaching skills to be an effective Yoga Teacher. Explore and practice the standing, seated, upside down, supine and balancing shapes and how to teach them. Additionally, you will learn other vital teaching skills such as:

  • How to teach yoga asana to students of all shapes and ages
  • Class design and sequencing
  • Observation and understanding of human bodies
  • How to give options including use of props
  • Voice awareness, language and communication skills
  • Adjusting and adapting for injury and other needs
  • Yogic history and philosophy
  • Western anatomy and physiology

The cost is $4000 paid in 5 instalments of $800.

Successful completion gives you half of the required hours to be a registered Level 1 Yoga Teacher with Yoga Australia (350 hours required to register). You can complete the required 350 hours by taking the Yoga Immersion course in 2027 – or combine the two courses this year and complete your full Yoga Teacher Training in 2026!

  1. Yoga Teacher Training (350 hours)

Doing both the Yoga Immersion and the Yoga Teacher Skills Training in 2026 allows you to become a fully registered and insured Level 1 Yoga Teacher with Yoga Australia.

By doing both courses in 2026 you save $500 – the cost is $7,500 paid in 5 instalments of $1500.

The course commences mid March 2026 and ends in December.  The commitment is 1 weekend per month for nine months, plus a 5-day residential retreat in September/October (date to be confirmed).

The course includes:

  • All-embracing practice of yoga asana
  • Pilates to tone and strengthen deep core muscles
  • Types of pranayama (breath) and when and how to use them to calm or stimulate
  • Meditation and mindfulness techniques for improved mental health and peace of mind
  • Nonviolent communication practises for deeper connection with self and others
  • Ageless Ayurvedic principles and food for healing and cleansing the body
  • In-depth study of eastern physiology including the chakras and other energy fields.
  • The ancient philosophy and principles underpinning yoga
  • How to teach yoga asana to students of all shapes and ages
  • Class design and sequencing
  • Observation and understanding of human bodies
  • How to give options including use of props
  • Voice awareness, language and communication skills
  • Adjusting for injury and other needs
  • Yogic history and philosophy
  • Western anatomy and physiology

Got questions? Call or text Wendy on 0421 058 250 or email arwenreid@yahoo.com.au

 

Course Dates 2026

Saturdays commence at 8am and end at 4:30pm. There is a 40 minute breakfast break at 9:00am; a 30 minute lunch break between 1:00 and 1:30p.

 

How to Apply for this Course

Please cultivate a genuine aim to fully engage as the course requires a personal commitment of your time, energy and finances – we invite you to approach it with a noble intention.

Consider this money well spent as it is your own health, wellbeing and future prospects that will grow.

Yoga Immersion (170hrs):

To apply and reserve a place, a processing fee of $250 is to be paid with your completed  Application Form prior to the commencement of the course. A 14-day cooling-off period then applies. If you withdraw during this time a $100 refund will be given. Upon acceptance for the training an additional non-refundable amount of $550 is to be paid (this constitutes your first full instalment).

The outstanding $3,200 is due in $800 instalments on the first day of May, July, September and November.

If you withdraw during this time a $100 refund will be given. Upon acceptance for the training an additional non-refundable $550 (for each component; or $1250 if you choose to do the full course, is to be paid 1 week before the start date (this constitutes your first instalment).

 

Yoga Teacher Skills Training (180hrs):

To apply and reserve a place, a processing fee of $250 is to be paid with your completed  Application Form prior to the commencement of the course. A 14-day cooling-off period then applies. If you withdraw during this time a $100 refund will be given. Upon acceptance for the training an additional non-refundable amount of $550 is to be paid (this constitutes your first full instalment).

The outstanding $3,200 is due in $800 instalments on the first day of May, July, September and November.

 

Yoga Teacher Training (350hrs):

To apply and reserve a place, a processing fee of $250 is to be paid with your completed  Application Form prior to the commencement of the course. A 14-day cooling-off period then applies. If you withdraw during this time a $100 refund will be given. Upon acceptance for the training an additional non-refundable amount of $1250 is to be paid (this constitutes your first full instalment).

The outstanding $6000 is due in $1500 instalments on the first day of May, July, September and November.

 

Don’t let financial concerns get in the way of living, learning and studying yoga. If you are worried about paying and wish to work out a more suitable payment schedule please feel free to talk with Wendy.

Click here to apply for any of the courses: Application Form Yoga Immersion:Skills Training:YTT 2026

By enrolling, students accept the Course Terms & Conditions. Read them here: Yoga Immersion:Skills Training:YTT Policy & Procedures 2026

 

Your Teacher

Wendy Reid (Yoga Australia Registered Level 3 Yoga Teacher) will pilot the year and encourage and support you to challenge yourself physically and mentally, to know how and when to rest and take a break, to take responsibility for your own progress, and above all to enjoy the journey with fun and laughter!

Wen trained in 2012 with Senior Level 3 Teacher Kate Pell, and started teaching beginners courses at Sattva (now Zen Space) in 2013. The personal transformation that evolved from her yoga studies and teaching led Wen to leave her corporate role as CEO to make yoga her new life path.

She has a strong commitment to continuing professional development and has studied in Australia and overseas with some of the finest teachers including Diane Long (Rome), Donna Farhi (NZ), Flo Fenton (Australia), Simon Borg-Olivier (Australia) and most importantly, Kate Pell. Wen has assisted Kate in two 350 hour year-long Yoga Teacher Training Courses and expresses her deep gratitude for this rare opportunity. In 2022 Wen led her first teacher training course (mentored by Kate Pell), and each year since, supported by special guest teachers Camille Jeboult (Iyengar Yoga), Edwina Kempe (trauma Sensitive Yoga), Shaun Quinlan (Hatha Yoga), and Steph Long (Yin Yoga).

Wendy has post graduate qualifications in psychology and business, and a 20-year practice of nonviolent communication. She combines these with her yoga teaching resulting in style that is focused, empathic, accepting, inclusive and above all – fun!

She also is a Pilates Teacher so you can expect some deep core work during the year!

You can also expect teachings from other highly qualified and experienced teachers throughout the year.

 

Go Ahead – Make the Leap! 

As the ancient Vedic text the Bhagavad Gita says:

‘Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self’

For any questions or a chat about whether you can do it please email or call Wendy:

E: arwenreid@yahoo.com.au

M: 0421 058 250