Yoga Trainings and Workshops
At Yoga LYFE, we offer a diverse range of yoga training and workshops designed to inspire and deepen your practice. Featuring the best instructors from across Australia and renowned international guests, our programs are crafted to share knowledge, foster growth, and connect with our vibrant community. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills or explore new techniques, our workshops and trainings provide transformative experiences for yogis of all levels.
YIN & INTENTIONAL TOUCH
with ALESSIA & JANI I FRIday 31 january, 6:30–8:00 pm
A unique experience combining the profound practice of Yin Yoga with the nurturing power of Zen Thai Shiatsu inspired touch.
Immerse yourself into this mini retreat where we seek to harmonise mind & body and unlock the magic of stillness and intentional touch.
Cost: $70.00
Everyone welcome – no experience required.
FULL MOON SOUL CIRCLE
with SALLY PRIESTLEY I SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 7:00–8:30 pm
The Full Moon is a potent time to pause and realign with all that is soulful and sacred. Through embodied movement, breath, meditation and journalling, we attune to the natural cycles of life and drop into the subtle aspects of our minds, bodies and hearts.
Experience the healing capacity of ritual, community and sacred space to ground, connect and restore. Everyone is welcome, no experience required.
Cost: $50 by 1 Feb, $75 after
FREE FOR MEMBERS
KIRTAN
with NATARAJ CHAITANYA & UMA NEAVE I SUNDAY 9 FEBRUARY, 7:00–8:30 pm
Kirtan (call and response chanting) is a joyous practice that everyone can participate in, no experience required… please come, and enjoy all the good vibrations.
Uma and Nataraj will guide us on a journey steeped in the rich experience of traditional Tantra and Bhakti Yoga infusing the evening with mythology and philosophy, mantra and meditation – expect singing, clapping, joyful connection with beloved community.
Everyone most welcome, no experience required!
Cost: $30 / FREE FOR MEMBERS
THE SKILL OF CHILL
with EOIN FINN I FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY, 6:30–8:30 pm
Gain insights into the mechanisms of the body that lead to the experience of energy and the sublime. We will explore the link between breathing physiology and emotional regulation, drawing from the new Yoga Optimized book.
We’ll learn the Blissology 3D Breath technique from Yoga Optimized, using the primary and accessory muscles of respiration to create more internal calm and shift our nervous systems. As we do so, we realise that yoga is a process of subtraction, not addition. We reawaken the universal love and insight we were always meant to feel.
After an insightful lecture, enjoy a slow-flow yoga practice that is nothing short of paradigm-shifting. Chill is a skill, and this workshop will enhance your ability to find more calm on the mat, the meditation cushion, and in your life.
Cost: $70 by 1 Feb, $90 after
Bio: Eoin Finn is a globally renowned yogi, surfer, and founder of Blissology. Since 1989, he has been carving his original tracks through the metaphysical worlds of yoga, philosophy, physiology, and movement. Eoin’s ability to blend soulful science with yogic wisdom is legendary, and his new book, Yoga Optimized, is a testament. While rooted deeply in yoga’s therapeutic and transformative lineage, his down-to-earth, modern spiritual insights refresh like cool water.
Eion firmly believes that to find bliss, you must “seek quiet solitude in nature.” Eoin studied philosophy at Dalhousie University, anatomy and physiology at Harvard Medical School, and is currently enrolled in exercise physiology at the University of California, Berkeley. He lives on Canada’s west coast and is always searching for the perfect wave.
OPEN HEART, OPEN HIPS
with EOIN FINN I SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 12:00 PM – 3:00 pm
Hip-openers are arguably the most popular category of yoga poses. The goal of this workshop is to give you both cerebral knowledge and the mind-body awareness to precisely and safely create the pose that is right for your body, rather than settling for one-size-fits-all generic cues.
The first part of the workshop will be presentation-style combining biomechanics and experiential anatomy. Then we will put these principles in place in a fluid-vinyasa flow practice so you can feel the joy of these principles in your asanas.
Expect to learn unique Blissology principles from Eoin‘s new book, Yoga Optimized such as DUO, Dynamic Unifying Opposition. You will leave this workshop with a whole new toolkit to balance the tension and compression in our hip joints and spine to make our bodies function optimally now and well into old age. Of course, when we feel good, we spread good. Come explore the gifts of this modern approach to the ancient practice we all love.
Cost: $99 by 1 Feb, $135 after
Bio: Eoin Finn is a globally renowned yogi, surfer, and founder of Blissology. Since 1989, he has been carving his original tracks through the metaphysical worlds of yoga, philosophy, physiology, and movement. Eoin’s ability to blend soulful science with yogic wisdom is legendary, and his new book, Yoga Optimized, is a testament. While rooted deeply in yoga’s therapeutic and transformative lineage, his down-to-earth, modern spiritual insights refresh like cool water.
Eion firmly believes that to find bliss, you must “seek quiet solitude in nature.” Eoin studied philosophy at Dalhousie University, anatomy and physiology at Harvard Medical School, and is currently enrolled in exercise physiology at the University of California, Berkeley. He lives on Canada’s west coast and is always searching for the perfect wave.
YIN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
with TANIA PERRY I 28 FEB — 2 MAR , 2025
Friday 1–7 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
This 20-hour introductory training will immerse you in the theory and application of Yin Yoga, offering a comprehensive foundation for those looking to deepen their personal practice or enhance their confidence to teach.
Yin Yoga is more than just stretching, when skilfully applied, it can work to down- regulate the nervous system, and create stillness within the body and the mind.
There are many ways to teach and practice Yin Yoga. This training will include conversations around different approaches, the hows? and the whys?. It will focus on the practical application and integration of the concepts studied.
Under the guidance of Tania Perry, one of Melbourne's most dedicated and passionate Yin Yoga teachers, you’ll journey into “The Quiet Practice” and explore ways to cultivate a more meaningful experience for yourself and for your students.
The course will provide you with essential tools and techniques to better understand the subtle nuances of Yin Yoga, including the relevant anatomical and energetic principles.
This Yin Yoga Teacher Training will work to expand your knowledge of how to practice and effectively teach some of the primary Yin Yoga asana, including how to prop and modify. It will explore the principles of teaching in a functional way, and include an introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory. The 20 hours is structured to cater for all types of learners, including various teaching methodologies, a mixture of lectures and practicum, with time dedicated to review, discuss and apply what we learn.
What You’ll Learn:
Yin and Yang Theory
Anatomy and physiology in Yin Yoga
Skeletal Variation
Meridian Theory and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Yin Yoga asana, archetypes and variations
Principles of tension, compression, and rebound
How to teach functionally
How to cultivate stillness, mindfulness, and release through a Yin practice
Who Is This Course For?
Lovers of Yin Yoga: If you’re a student looking to deepen your practice and understanding of Yin.
Yoga Teachers: If you're ready to expand your teaching repertoire and add this powerful practice to your class offerings.
Tania will also share her personal insights from years of study with some of the world’s leading Yin Yoga and TCM experts, providing you with a rich, informed perspective that you can carry into your own practice or classes.
Cost: $650 by 1 Feb, $750 after. Includes a 30-day YOGA LYFE studio pass, class and practicum recordings, and a comprehensive training manual.
THE ART OF TEACHING YIN YOGA
with TANIA PERRY I 23-25 MAY, 2025
Friday 1–7 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Becoming an exceptional Yin Yoga teacher requires more than just knowledge of the postures and theory—it asks you to become really curious, to cultivate your own voice, listen to your intuition, and find your unique teaching style. This advanced 20-hour immersion is designed to refine your skills, enhance your confidence, and deepen your ability to offer meaningful and transformative Yin Yoga experiences to your students.
The Art of Teaching Yin Yoga will focus on the subtleties of teaching, giving you the tools to create classes that go beyond the physical to reach the emotional, energetic, and mental layers of your students. Through this immersion, you’ll explore the heart of teaching Yin, from creating intentional class sequences to mastering the art of holding space for others in stillness and contemplation.
What You’ll Learn:
Yin Yoga methodology: understanding the deeper layers of a Yin practice
Theming: how to create meaningful and cohesive class themes
Sequencing: building effective and intuitive classes
Facilitating: how to guide with confidence and compassion
Teaching online: adapting your teachings to a virtual space
Functional vs. Aesthetic Yoga: understanding the unique needs of each student
Pregnancy modifications: Safely offering Yin Yoga to expectant mothers
TCM: Exploring meridians, organ pairs, and key acupoints
Teaching practicums: pose labs and paired teaching
This training will provide opportunity for hands-on teaching practice, observing, mentoring, feedback sessions, and ongoing support to help you continue to grow as a teacher long after the course has ended.
What Past Students Say:
“Thank you again for a wonderful weekend. Your immersion was a great mix of theory and practice, and I feel confident to teach now. The recordings of your classes were an invaluable resource. I have watched them back and been able to take notes and practice everything we learnt.” — Emma P. 2020
"Your passion for the practice and the depth of knowledge was palpable. I feel ever so grateful to be one of your students and to have experienced this magical weekend! The learning environment that you created made me feel comfortable and at ease, I am quite an anxious person so that helped a lot." — Katie W. 2021
Cost: $650 by 1 May, $750 after. Includes a 30-day YOGA LYFE studio pass, class recordings, a comprehensive training manual and personal mentoring from Tania.