Teacher Development
Learning to be a teacher of yoga starts with a practice.
Training to become a teacher is conducted over time. It takes dedication and perseverance. Developing a depth of understanding and learning to communicate from direct experience is a lifelong journey.
At Yoga Mandir our program to train teachers is grounded in a commitment to practice and is an expression of, and contribution to community. Working alongside colleagues, under the guidance of experienced teachers, day by day and week by week.
To learn more, express interest in joining the Teacher Development Mentorship Program or to enrol while system updates are underway, please our Training Coordinator at training@yogamandir.com.au.
Teacher development dates for 2026
| Terms 2026 | Term Dates | 5-day Morning Intensive Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 2 February - 5 April | 23-27 February |
| Term 2 | 20 April - 6 July | 1 - 5 June |
| Term 3 | 20 July - 27 September | 24 - 28 August |
| Term 4 | 12 October - 20 December | 23 - 27 November |
Enrolment for Term 3, 2026
Bookings for Term 3, 2026 close on Monday 6 July.
Yoga Mandir offers Teacher Development using mentorship to support Teacher Trainees and Iyengar Certified Teachers with structured study, ongoing guidance, and regular contact with Teacher Mentors across four terms per year.
For Teacher Trainees
- Teacher Development – Cost $890/ Term
For Iyengar Certified Teachers (Levels 1-3)
- Teacher Development (Int)- Attending in-person for the Term
- Teacher Development (Ext/ Hyb)- Attending External or Hybrid for the Term
- Teacher Mentor – For Level 2 Iyengar Certified Teachers and above
Review the enrolment options & costs here: Teacher Development Enrolment (Pdf)
Enrolment bookings close 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the term. Click on the button below to enrol
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TEACHER TRAINEES-NEW INTAKE
Now taking expressions of interest for Midyear 2026
From 2026, Yoga Mandir’s teacher training moved to a Mentorship Model, offering structured study, consistent guidance, and regular contact with mentors throughout the year. See the Teacher Development Enrolment pdf above for the training structure.
Teacher Trainee Options
Internal (Canberra-based): Full in-person participation in classes, intensive, tutorials, and Saturday sessions.
Hybrid (Distance-based): Join Thursday and Saturday sessions live online and complete an in-person internship at Yoga Mandir, either as a single block or divided into shorter visits (minimum 1 week per term of enrolment).
This model supports steady, mentored development while maintaining the depth and standards required to be a teacher of Iyengar Yoga.
Cost: $890 per term | Pathways: Internal or Hybrid
Teacher Development Program – How to Apply
Yoga Mandir’s Teacher Development (TD) Program welcomes new trainee teachers twice a year, with intakes for:
• Term 1 (start of year intake)
• Term 3 (mid-year intake)
Before You Apply
Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend classes or an early morning intensive with Alan. This allows time to experience the teaching environment and discuss your interest in the program directly. Alan will arrange a meeting with you as part of the entry process.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted as an Expression of Interest (EOI) via email:
training@yogamandir.com.au
EOIs should be submitted by:
• 1 January for the start-of-year intake
• 15 June for the midyear intake
What to Include in Your EOI
Your email should include:
• A brief history of your yoga practice: when you began, your main teachers, and class attendance
• Details of your home practice: how often you practice, for how long, and what you focus on
• Any injuries or health issues you are currently working with
• Any life circumstances (work, family, etc.) that may affect your practice or availability
• A short statement on why you wish to undertake teacher training
Learn More
For detailed information about the program, download Prospective-Applicant-Information-2026
Teacher/ Teacher-Mentor SUPERVISION
Supervision involves guidance and feedback from Alan regarding specific issues of practice, teaching or student development. Supervision may be of two types:
Teacher Supervision involves a sixty minute booked
session with Alan where a teacher submits material in the form of recordings, questions or reflections one week prior to the session.
Examples of supervision:
– a case study of a student presentation or issue
– a review of a recording of teaching or practice concerns
– reflections on a specific area of philosophy
-questions on running a school
Cost: $100 per session
When: Thursday 2.30-3.30pm
Teacher-Mentor Supervision involves a review of their role or
to discuss their observations of their Trainee.
A Teacher-Mentor submits material in the form of recordings, questions or reflections one week prior to the session.
Cost. $100 per session.
When: Thursday 2.30-3.30pm.
Online study & reflective practice
Yoga Vidya is our online study platform for teachers, trainee teachers and students who wish to delve deeply into the world of yoga as an experiential subject. Yoga Vidya subjects include categories for philosophy, pranayama, teaching theory, Yogasana, asana, along with our class archives and independent practice programs.
Most subjects apply the Learn/ Study/ Practise framework where students Learn: review key definitions in the subject area through articles and readings, Study: listen to lectures by teachers in our lineage as well as expose ourselves to other voices and opinions through articles, and Practise: to recorded classes on a weekly basis over the 10 week term.
Term focus
Although all our subjects can be enrolled at any time within the TD program we focus on one Core and one Elective subject each term.
The current term Enrolment in these subjects is done through Yoga Vidya.
Details; Yoga Vidya
INTERNSHIPS
Yoga Mandir offers internships for student/ teachers to participate in the life of the Institute and to gain valuable experience in the running of a school.
Internships operate at three levels:
1. Trainee Internship
2. Certified Teacher Internship
3. Student Internship
Application process
Application for an internship is via an email Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Training Coordinator at: training[at]yogamandir.com.au stating your yoga background, which level of internship and reason for applying