Course Information

The foundation principles of this course are from the Yoga Sage Patanjali and Patanjali's Sutras with the knowledge and skills components based on the teachings of many great Yoga masters including Sri Tiramalai Krishnamacharya, (born 1888, died 1989). Krishnamacharya was a renowned Indian Yoga master, an Ayurvedic healer and a scholar who was credited with 'modernising' yoga practice. He is widely and respectfully known as 'the father of modern Yoga' and his students include B.K.S. Iyengar, K. Pattabhi Jois, T.K.V. Desikachar and Indra Devi. Over time these students all became well recognised teachers throughout the world in their own right for their skills and knowledge of Yoga and their understanding and interpretations of Krishnamacharya's teachings. GYA's Yoga Teacher Training course and classes at the academy are strongly influenced by these renowned teachers to facilitate a well balanced understanding and experience of Yoga. 

This revolutionary Nationally Government Accredited course is recognised by Yoga Australia and Australian Association of Yoga Therapists Inc and is suitable for you if you are interested becoming a qualified and recognised Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist or simply to further your studies in Yoga.

Greenwood Yoga Academy (GYA) has been granted accreditation from the Training Accreditation Council of Western Australia for the training course to be presented as: Advanced Diploma of Holistic Classical Yoga Practices 52229. GYA prefers to conduct training to a relatively small group of trainees to ensure all receive excellent support and to enable ample time for all trainees to question and comment upon the Yoga techniques for their further knowledge and development.

Please view the Prospectus in the 'Manual' drop down for more detailed information.

Recognition: This course has been government accredited and therefore is recognised by the

• Training Accreditation Council of Western Australia
• Australian government (and can be viewed on the Training website of www.training.gov.au)
• Yoga Australia 
• Australian Association of Yoga Therapists Inc 
• Allied Health and Medical professionals.

Successful completion of this course will provide graduates with:

• A Nationally government accredited qualification.
• The qualification for membership of Yoga Australia.
• The qualification for membership of Australian Association of Yoga Therapists Inc.  
• The appropriate skills and knowledge to instruct Holistic Classical Yoga to a variety of levels and groups of students e.g. adults, pregnancy, restorative, teenagers, corporate, beginning and ongoing etc.
• The appropriate skills and knowledge to conduct Holistic Classical Yoga Therapy for individuals and specialised groups.