200 hour Yoga Teacher Training
at SlowLane Yoga
2025
Introducing SlowLane Yoga Teacher Training 2025
We are so excited to announce the dates of our fifth 200 hour yoga teacher training at SlowLane Yoga.
This training is scheduled for 8 weekends over autumn/winter 2025 and will take place at our studio in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne.
Our leading teaching team includes Phoebe and Iestyn (owners of SlowLane Yoga) and SlowLane teachers – we can’t wait for you to join us 🙂
This is a journey like no other …
Training Schedule 2025
Friday evenings* 1800 to 2100 | Saturdays 1030 to 1800 | Sundays 1030 to 1630
Friday 16th May, Saturday 17th May and Sunday 18th May
Friday 30th May, Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June
Friday 13th June, Saturday 14th June and Sunday 15th June
Friday 27th June, Saturday 28th June and Sunday 29th June
Friday 11th July, Saturday 12th July and Sunday 13th July
Friday 25th July, Saturday 26th July, and Sunday 27th July
Saturday 9th August and Sunday 10th August
Friday 22nd August (all day*), Saturday 23rd August and Sunday 24th August
Why Study with SlowLane Yoga ?
We are stoked to be offering this training for the fifth year running from our home studio in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne. Our SlowLane walls are full of love, passion and good time vibes.
Whether you are looking expand your knowledge of all things yoga or ready to start a new career as a skilled and confident teacher, this training is for you.
We believe in helping you find and understand your own personal style of both practice and teaching. Maybe you are drawn to slower, rhythmic movement or enjoy more dynamic vinyasa, – this training will meet you where you are.
- Deepen Your Personal Practice with extended practices under the guidance of our most experienced teachers
- Deepen Your Yoga Knowledge of all things yoga including anatomy, asana (posture), pranayama (breath work), meditation and the history and philosophy of yoga
- Practice Teach from Day 1: not just learn theory. Get support and feedback on your teaching skills in a fun and easy going setting to unleash the authentic you within your teaching
- Ongoing Mentoring: This course is just the beginning, we love to see our mentees thrive and flourish – several previous YTT graduates are now on the SlowLane Team right now
- Teach to the Public: All graduates have the opportunity to lead a community class
- Unlimited Complementary Classes at our studio for the duration of the training
Your Lead Facilitators
We give our full hearts to preparing and delivering this programme and we cannot wait to watch another epic group of students grow through this transformative journey.
Our YTT Facilitator Team
Phoebe (Feebs)
Phoebe is a dedicated student of yoga and has been teaching in Australia for past ten years. Feebs has been lucky enough to learn from some of the best teachers in Australia and Bali and feels very grateful for the opportunity to share her love for yoga.
As a lead facilitator on our SlowLane YTT, Feebs is most excited about sharing how to find your own unique style as a yoga teacher. Feebs will take a lead on all things sequencing, finding your voice, and the business of yoga.
Owning SlowLane Yoga for the last five years she has some true gems and insights to share 🙂
Iest
When iest first found yoga his practice was “all fire” as he embraced the physical challenge with enthusiasm but a grimace. With time and regularity iest learnt to find “a little water to douse the fire” and began to realise the physical, mental and emotional benefits without the extremities of exertion.
Iestyn fell firmly into the camp of “not wanting to teach” but with time came the revelation that not only could he teach but the passion to teach was bursting from the seams.
Iestyn is excited to take lead the transformational practices of asana, anatomy, and making sense of yogic philosophy for the “everyday yogi”.
Elise
Elise’s journey with Yoga and Meditation first began in 2012. Presently, Elise has been teaching, living and breathing the purity that is yoga in multiple studios and teacher trainings. Trained in an array of lineages and disciplines, which have sparked a deeply passionate emphasis toward philosophy, ritual, movement, breath and sound.
With a vision to harness surrendering shifts in expansive states, Elise evokes a fluidic, soulful and magnetic teaching approach.
Elise will take a lead on sharing the History and Philosophy of Yoga.
Kerina
Kerina came to yoga in her late teens, initially drawn to the physical practice to manage stress, and quickly discovered a deeper wisdom beyond the asanas. This led to years of self-study before she completed her teacher training to deepen her own practice.
As a teacher and facilitator, Kerina brings a compassionate and relatable approach, meeting each student where they are and guiding them through their unique evolution into teaching. Her style is practical and grounded, with a focus on simplicity and embodiment. Kerina will lead asana labs and coaching students through their first experiences of teaching.
Nadine
Nadine brings a fluid and dynamic style to the mat that balances strength with spaciousness. Nadine aims to empower students to uncover their full potential, both as teachers and as confident, resilient individuals. Being a firm believer in the transformative power of yoga, Nadine is thrilled to share how a dedicated practice can foster profound physical and mental growth, with lessons that extend far beyond the mat.
Nadine has a background in Naturopathy and highlights the holistic benefits of yoga, illustrating how the practice, paired with a focused mindset, can enhance health and vitality. Nadine looks forward to taking a lead on topics like practical teaching skills and teachers health.
Syllabus Areas
Asana Practice
Teacher guided daily practice and group asana labs/ posture clinics. You will learn the foundations of the key asanas. Learn how different bodies adopt these asanas and learn the variations of each pose. Deepen your own practice and give you the tools to teach others.
Subtle Practices: Meditation, Pranayama
Teacher guided subtle practices including pranayama, mantra, kriya, meditation. Learn different techniques that will help you deepen your own practice and give you the confidence to teach others.
Anatomy for Yoga
Improve your understanding of both the muscular skeletal system and “the subtle body” to help improve your own practice, and to teach and sequence safely with an anatomical confidence. Learn how to modify poses and teach using props, understand and interpret real bodies.
Philosophy & History of Yoga
Study the ancient teachings of yoga with a modern and practical lens through a combination of self-study, group work, lecture and seminar formats. We dive deep into the Eight Limbs of Yoga and explore how to incorporate these teachings into your daily life. We aim to make the ancient teachings relatable to life as now. The body of philosophy we will cover is drawn from the yoga “sutras” and beyond, topics will include the definitions and history of yoga, “The eight limbs”, kleishas, gunas, koshas, yogic deities and the relationship with Ayurveda.
Teaching :Theory & Observation
Learn about what is required to put together and deliver a great class – we cover topics such as applying anatomy, sequencing and theming, managing mixed level class with options, teaching with authenticity and presence.
Teaching: Practice
Teaching practice with guidance, coaching and mentoring. Progress with self-teaching to group and start working on “your first class”, ready to teach a community class to the public.
Business of Yoga, Yoga Ethics, Health and Wellbeing-
Learn how to develop your own business and land your first teaching job. Learn how to build a social media presence and how to advocate for yourself in the Yoga industry.
Explore the ethics of Yoga and how this applies to teaching, self practice and boundary setting. Learn how to support yourself and your students in the long term.
Pricing Options
$3,399 Paid Up Front
Early Bird Pricing
Bookings Before February 28th 2025
$1000 deposit secures your spot
Balance of $2,399 to be paid in full before May 15th
(if you wish to join the training after May 15th has passed please email us [email protected])
$3,399 Payment Plan
Early Bird Pricing
Bookings Before February 28th 2025
$1000 deposit secures your spot
Payment Plan for Balance:
$799 on or before May 31st
$799 on or before June 30th
$799 on or before July 31st
$3,899 Paid Up Front
Regular Pricing
Bookings After February 28th 2025
$1000 deposit secures your spot
Balance of $2,899 to be paid in full before May 15th
(if you wish to join the training after May 15th has passed please email us [email protected])
$3,899 Payment Plan
Regular Pricing
Bookings After February 28th 2025
$1000 deposit secures your spot
Payment Plan for Balance:
$966 on or before May 31st
$966 on or before June 30th
$966 on or before July 31st
Key Terms
- By booking you accept all terms and conditions – these are listed in full on the booking page
- All Yoga Teacher Training deposits and subsequent payments are non refundable once made
- In the event you cannot complete the course due to sickness or other mitigating circumstances a portion of your payment may be used as credit for another SlowLane Yoga Teacher Training within two years of your original Yoga Teacher Training date, or alternatively we will gladly transfer your credit to another guest of your nomination
- Full attendance is required to receive the SlowLane certification. If you know in advance and let us know of any dates/session you cannot make then we may offer free “catch up” options for you. If you are “no show” without advance notice for any reason then in order to receive certification you need to organise “catch up” with us at a cost of $100/hr as required
FAQs
What if I don’t want to Teach?
No probs. Our training has been designed for both students who want to teach and those that want to deepen their practice and/or learn more about yoga.
At the end of the training you may change your mind and decide you want to teach, just know this is always your choice 🙂
Do I need to have strong / advanced practice?
This is not necessary but you must come with an open mind and a desire to learn and step out of your comfort zone. Physical asana is only one aspect of this training but you must be aware that the training does consist of many hours of physical practice.
We expect you to have a basic, foundational knowledge of yoga from your practice and closer to the time of the training (if you haven’t already) a more consistent weekly practice is encouraged (e.g. 3+ classes a week, in studio or home practice)
Are there payment plans available?
Yes – please see the Pricing section of this page. Once the deposit is page, the balance of your course fees are spread across the 3 payments over the duration of the course. Please note that the course fees must be paid in full before completion of the course in order for you to receive your certification.
What are the hours of study/ commitment per week?
During the course there will be “homework” and “self study” but its designed to complement the course and your learning. On average across the course duration you should plan for between 3 and 5 hours each week. Some of these hours will be reading but others might be “practical” in terms of class planning or practice teaching. Additionally, there will be set pre-reading ahead of the commencement date.
Do I need 100% attendance to complete the training?
We ask that anyone who is considering signing up that you are 100% in. Our preference is 100% attendance to make this fair on everyone attending. If you do miss a day/ weekend you may be able to make up for this ( may incur an additional fee) at an alternative time.
What style of yoga will we learn?
There is a very long answer to this involving a bit of a history of yoga and understanding of how different styles have influenced each other – we’ll talk about that during the course. However, the easy and short answer for now is “Vinyasa”
Is there a theory and practical exam??
Yes. To complete the SlowLane 200hr Training successfully there will be both practical and theory assessment.
The theory assessment will include a range of “quiz type’ formats throughout to check your learning at pace, and then a more formal written submission which we would describe more as an “essay” than an “exam”. The written submission will assess your understanding of learning and yoga philosophy, and ability to relate the principles to practical examples and self reflection. We prefer this to an “Exam” format because exams tend to test “recall” rather than “understanding”.
Teaching assessment: your practical teaching will be reviewed throughout the training time and towards the end of the training you will be expected to prepare and teach a 30 mins sequence created by you to the rest of the group.
Are there any criteria to apply for this course?
No, this is the foundational or entry level teacher training.
Upon completion of training what certificate will I receive?
A SlowLane yoga 200 Hour Vinyasa yoga teacher training certificate, hard and soft copy
Is there anything required of me prior to the course?
There will be pre reading list and some specific set pre-reading (detail will be provided well ahead of the course start)
What will I need to bring to the training?
- A yoga mat (we can provide if you don’t have one)
Reading material (a full reading list will be provided to you) - BYO food and snacks, we have a microwave and there are plenty of places close by to the studio as well
- Water bottle
- Notepad and pen
What If I Get Sick?
We ask you not attend the relevant sessions if you become unwell at all. For a short sickness period we will negotiate in good faith a method for you to “catch up on the hours”. In the event of a longer sickness period preventing your completion of the course, we will be able to offer you credit towards / access to the next time we run this course.
Graduate Testimonials
Hear from our graduates in their own words as they reflect on the SlowLane Yoga Teacher Training experience
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