
RYT - 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training
Be part of something that sets your soul on fire.
We inspire you to grow, learn and expand to your capability.
Yoga Teacher Training
200hr
Accreditation RYT-200 Yoga Alliance.
If you dream to become a qualified yoga teacher yourself, or you seeking to deepen your own knowledge and understanding of the practice of yoga, Zen Soul Life 200 hour teacher training will meet you there.
This course offers a deep dive into the philosophy, wisdom, and science of this ancient system in a supportive environment full of self discovery, personal transformation, and profound connection to your fellow students through shared experience.
You will emerge with a deeper understanding of your own practice, along with the confidence in your ability to structure and lead a safe, well informed class for your students.
Our in-person 200 hour teacher training is designed for yoga students with a regular practice who are ready to deepen their experience and perhaps begin their teaching adventure.
Starts 22nd August 2025.
INVESTMENT:
Early Bird Offer extended until 28th June 2024 - $4500
Full Price: $4995 due 1st August 2025
Easy Payments: $600 deposit + 4 x AUD$1160 (per month)
Format
In person Training
Starts 22nd August 2025
Tuesdays 8.30am - 4.30pm
Fridays 10.30am - 2.30pm
✨
Immersion
Fri 24 & Sat 25 October 6.30am - 4.00pm
✨
Zoom
Tuesday 6.30 - 8..00pm
60hrs class attendance.
Graduation 31st October 2025.
Self paced modules - guided online 24hr
Location for In person training & teaching practise workshops
Zen Soul Life Studio - 7/27 Falkinder Ave, Paradise Point.
-
20hrs Asana (Technique, Methodology)
20hrs Philosophy History Yoga Sutras
20hrs Yoga Anatomy ; Chakras
20hrs Sadhana (Meditation, mantra, pranayama)
10hrs Ayurveda
10hrs Special Populations (Pregnancy, Children, Elderly.)
20hrs Class format, sequencing, teaching practise.
Join Madonna and her team (Louise, and Fiona over 10 weeks for in-person training and practice.
Enjoy extended āsana, prāṇāyāma and meditation practices,
intensive practice teaching sessions, teaching assists and insightful Q&A sessions with Madonna, Louise and Rain.
-
Complete 24 hours of study in online modules as provided between in person workshops.
-
Yoga classes
Attend and participate x 40 classes.
Observe and report x 10 classes
Assist x 10 classes
(to be completed by 31st January 2026).
-
In-person training over 10 weeks will feature intensive practise teaching sessions, with feedback and coaching provided from Madonna Williams and your teachers.
-
Following each module, you will complete a short assessment to summarise and revise the key points.
At completion of modules, you will complete a teaching assessment.
There will be progressive tasks and questions to reflect on workshops.
Oral Presentations to reflect on topics.
Contribution to Seva Project as offer of service to selected community group.
Contribution to community class assistance.
-
Workshops Location Zen Soul Life, 7/27 Falkinder Ave, Paradise Point Gold Coast.
-
INVESTMENT:
Early Bird Offer extended until 30th June 2025 - $4500
Full Price: $4995 due 1st August 2025
Easy Payments: $600 deposit + 4 x AUD$1160 (per month)
Additional Costs : Food and drink on course. Recommended Text Books
$600 minimum deposit and application to secure your spot. You will then receive an email response and invoice balance with due dates.
“As I reflect on 2018 my biggest highlight has been completing my 200 hour yoga teacher training with Madonna from Zen Soul Life. Madonna is a true inspiration. Her understanding of the art and practice of yoga and her ability to share it is captivating. Madonna is the perfect mix of fun and knowledge.
We have had many laughs and hearty discussions about yoga in our teacher training circle and this has created a beautiful bond between us all. Another huge bonus is meeting like-minded souls practicing this special healthy-bodied philosophy. I have made some wonderful friends.”
— Emma Walkinshaw
Course Teachers
Madonna Williams
Madonna is a master trained teacher with 23 years teaching experience and over 25yrs of devoted practise, Madonna has completed over 1000 certified trainings hours including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Kundalini, Ayurveda, Chopra coaching, Vedic Meditation and the art of Zen Thai Shiatsu.
Madonna has developed and facilitated Yoga Teacher Training courses since 2016 leading with compassion and unwavering commitment to share the ancient wisdom and modern science of the Yoga training journey.
Her teaching highlights are the powerful connections and transformations that students experience on and off the mat during their trainings.
Course Facilitator Presenting workshops in Philosophy Anatomy Methodology Technique. | Lead Training Mentor.
Louise Overell
Currently completing a 1000hrs Masters of Yoga Therapy, Meditation & Allied Health, Louise is a BioMedical Yoga & Meditation teacher and retreat host. Uniquely combining Western science with the ancient techniques of Yoga, Meditation, Vedic counselling and Ayurveda, Louise offers evidence informed practises to improve health & wellbeing, and vitality for life.
Louise is honoured to provide training modules in the 2025 YTT. She will be presenting a variety of embodied practices supported by theory documentation. Mostly Louise hopes to inspire YTT’s with Yoga as a Lifestyle.
Fiona Cossill
With over 12 years of dedicated personal practice and 400 hours of certified training across Hatha, Yin, Yoga Nidra, and Kriya Yoga, Fiona brings a grounded and heartfelt presence to her teaching. A graduate of a 200-hour YTT, she now teaches regularly at Zen Soul Life Studio in Paradise Point. Fiona's classes blend mindful movement, deep stillness, and ancient wisdom to support students in reconnecting with themselves on and off the mat.
Presenting workshops: Yoga Sutras
Yoga Nidra - Voice & Language skills
Business Confidence
Vishal Dubey
Vishal
Philosophy & Sanskrit
Mantra
Course Guide 2025
-
Yoga Philosophy
History of Yoga
Eastern vs Western philosophy
Yoga Sutras
Sanskrit terms
Eight limbs of yoga
Yoga psychology
Elements - the first 5 teachers
Yoga teachers code of ethical practise
Philosophy knowledge applied Yoga teaching practise
Training, techniques and practise
Yoga asanas (postures) of Hatha yoga and part Ashtanga series
Sadhana - daily practise of pranayama, meditation, mantra and asana
Completing journals, essays and assignments
Orientation and screening of clients
Client health assessments
Physical Anatomy
Human body systems, components, functions
Application of anatomy & physiology in yoga teaching context
Musculoskeletal system
Spinal biomechanics
Cardio-respiratory system
Nervous system
Endocrine system
Lymphatic system
Digestive system
Subtle Anatomy
Chakras
Meridians
Vayus
Application of energy systems applied to yoga
Teaching Methodology
Planning and sequencing yoga classes
Adjustments, modifications and prop usage
Creative language and teaching methods
Qualities of a Yoga teacher
Motivation techniques and methods
Teaching Practicum
Planning, sequencing and delivery of group and personal yoga classes as the lead instructor
Class planning notes journal
Yoga programs to achieve specific outcomes.
Special populations - understanding and modifications
Nutrition and Ayurvedic wisdom
Nutrition principles to optimise individual health and daily yoga practice
Ayurvedic principles, doshas, rituals
Personal Development
Seva Project - collective community developed service
Cycle of the intellect
Meditation & the mind
Aradhana - attitude
Prabhupati - mastery of mind
Teacher training journals
Setting intentions
Shadow work and the key to self empowerment
Spiritual laws of success
Business and Marketing
Desire mapping and manifesting your yoga business
Developing a strong business plan
Resources for starting your new business
Newsletters + social media marketing
Business mentoring
First Aid and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Basic First Aid and CPR certification to be completed external to Yoga training
Yoga industry standards and quality assurance
Business and marketing
Develop a Yoga business plan suitable for home based and community yoga classes
Create a marketing strategy to promote classes
First Aid and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Basic First Aid and CPR certification will also need to be completed separate to this course as a requirement with teaching registration bodies. ( Yoga Alliance, Yoga Australia)
Yoga industry standards and quality assurance
-
This course is designed for Yogis with intermediate experience who have a real passion to share and develop this ancient practice with students and to deepen their own practise and personal growth. It is open to anyone who is interested in learning the ancient science of Yoga, meditation, mantra, health and spirituality. We recommend applicants have at least 12 months yoga practice experience. We welcome you to contact us if you would like to discuss your eligibility.
-
This course is fully accredited with Yoga Alliance. Please refer to Yoga Alliance membership guidelines. Level 1 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course graduates are eligible for full membership of Yoga Alliance and qualified to obtain insurance to teach.
-
Students need to complete all modules offered within the course content outlined above. If students cannot attend the contact hours as offered, they must submit assignments and practical assessments specific to the module. Only two blocks (contact hours) can be missed. Assessments will be based on creative expression project/assignment , practical teaching evaluations, student conduct and Seva community service. Once completing and receiving certification for your 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course, you can apply to Yoga Alliance Accreditation RYT-300 Yoga Alliance.
-
Yoga classes (includes classes signed before and during online training) x 90hrs
Class observation notes - layout, sequencing, postures and teaching cues.
6 x Teaching practicum - class presentation of Yoga sequence
8 x Assistant roles in classes
6 x Open book written assessments
6 x Oral presentations
Business Plan with marketing strategy
Weekly ‘Free Write’ journals
Some Assessments will be completed during contact time and others will have a later required completion date.
-
Course workshops, lectures and guest presentations
Online training
Yoga classes (40hrs) with Zen Soul Life
Entire tuition fees for course modules (Excluding First Aid)
Course manuals
Professional mentoring
-
Not Included: Immersion accomodation required, recommended text books , food and drink during course, First Aid
200hr graduates receive 10% discount on our 25hr, 50hr & 100hr Master Trainings
-
It is important that all applicants revise the time and resources required for the course before submitting the application. Participants must be prepared to devote their full attention to the teacher training program. Due to the expenses involved the deposit required is non-refundable ($600). Once commencing the course, you will be filling a limited place, hence full payment must be paid prior to commencement date including payment plans. All payments are transferable to future courses in the event of unforeseeable circumstances excluding deposit ($600)
-
Sadhana - meditation, mantra, pranayama, mudras
Physical Anatomy and Physiology
Energetic Anatomy
Philosophy
Asana
Kundalini Kriyas
Special Populations
Policies, ethics, Personal development
-
Immersion Accommodation,
Food + drinks during the course
Books - referenced during our training:
Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Muktibodhananda Swami
The Yoga Bible by Christine Brown
Light on Yoga by B.K.S Iyengar
Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminof & Amy Matthews
The Anatomy Colouring Book by Wynn Kapit / Lawrence M. Elson
Essence of Priya Yoga by Paranahansa Yogananada