Since 2010, Emma Palmer and the Moksha Academy of Yoga have been renowned for providing the most complete, transformative and life-changing training experiences that unlock the full potential of the teachings being explored and empower our graduates to truly stand out in their capacity for sharing what they love with the deepest-reaching impact – enabling them to make a profound difference in the lives of others and many to become celebrated Teachers both nationally and internationally.
Our acclaimed Yoga Teacher Training Course detailed on this page below is now offered in 3 formats to best match your needs – fully accredited 12-month (350-hr) or 5-month (200-hr) options, as well as the addition of a purely experiential journey for those with a love for Yoga not seeking a qualification.
We also offer a deeply immersive and authentically potent 80-hr Pranayama Teacher Training, a comprehensive, advanced and practical 110-hour Meditation Teacher Training; a 30-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Jennifer Crescenzo; our 110-hour Somatic Based Trauma Yoga Teacher Training with Maria Papadontas; as well as a specialised Yoga Teacher Mentoring Program and transformative personal/spiritual Private Mentoring Program with Emma Palmer. Select the option most suited to you:
For over 13 years our Yoga Teacher Training has been known for its depth, quality and producing Yoga teachers of the very highest ability.
Whether you’re called to undertake a deeply transformative voyage of discovery into the true heart of Yoga for your own development, or looking to hone the artistry, understanding and expertise to become a guiding light for others by sharing the most masterfully crafted Yoga experiences, our NEW suite of course format offerings lets you choose the journey perfect for YOU.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of our next course intake starting 3 May 2024 – set up a call with Emma Palmer now PLUS access your complimentary video training series below!
LEVEL 1: IMMERSE
For the LOVE of Yoga… Enjoy a purely experiential and personally transformative 5-month journey exploring our full Yoga Teacher Training content, with the freedom to not fulfil any accreditation requirements
LEVEL 2: ELITE
For the ELITE Teacher-to-be… Our renowned 200-hr accredited Yoga Teacher training journey over 5 truly life-changing months fully equips you to confidently deliver the highest quality deep-reaching Yoga experiences
LEVEL 3: PREMIUM
For those who want it ALL… Expand your training experience to a 350-hr accreditation and further hone your skills in a full 12-month immersion that includes additional teaching opportunities and one-on-one Mentoring
For the LOVE of Yoga… Training with Moksha has always been about so much more than learning to teach Yoga, with most graduates pointing to their experience of a complete life transformation as its most potent gift. And now we’ve made this ultimate dive of discovery into the true heart of Yoga available for anyone with a love for these teachings wanting to fully explore and uncover its deepest treasures – not just reserved for those seeking a teaching qualification.
Our Level 1 offering opens up an inspired personal development journey of physical, emotional and spiritual evolution, as we delve far beyond the surface possibilities of the practice to uncover the full potential in these richest of teachings. With access to our entire course content across a 5-month journey, you’ll gain a deeper understanding into every layer of the Yogic teachings and become fully equipped to self-guide your practices with optimal effectiveness to achieve an array of specific intentions. All this with the freedom of no accreditation guidelines to be met – meaning no exams, assignments, teaching assessments, nor public teaching practice.
For the ELITE Teacher-to-be… In addition to this life-changing personal journey into the art, science and practice of Yoga, our fully accredited 200-hr training (Yoga Alliance) is a long-perfected formula recognised for producing graduates completely ready to start teaching at the highest standard right away. Over 5 months you’ll explore all aspects of Yoga Teaching Methodology, Yogic Psychology & Philosophy and Anatomy & Physiology with a thoroughly holistic, relevant and applied focus that both honours and integrates ancient Yogic wisdom with the needs and scientific understanding of the modern world.
Our Level 2 format fully equips you to be the difference as a Yoga Teacher who stands out in your ability to optimally guide others through the most profoundly impactful Yoga experiences that wash through the deepest layers of their being. You’ll benefit from the plentiful opportunities for teaching practice, allowing you to move beyond the initial obstacle of nerves to focus on refining your delivery and developing your unique voice as a teacher, empowering you to step into the teaching world fully confident in the art of adapting on the fly to the vastly differing needs of your students.
For those who want it ALL… Our Level 3 offering is perfect for those with the dedication and passion to truly become the very best teacher you can be, with the opportunity to wring every drop of potential from this life-changing and pivotal time in shaping the trajectory of your Yoga teaching journey ahead. It expands upon everything you’ll get from Levels 1 and 2 into a 12-month training experience for you to fully immerse in these teachings and practices, further enhancing the development and delivery of your experiential understanding through personalised teacher mentoring and additional public teaching experience beyond the 5-month course content.
You’ll attain a 350-hr accreditation with Yoga Australia on top of the 200-hr recognition from Yoga Alliance, spread your assignments and assessments across a yearlong journey, enjoy a full 12-Month Unlimited Membership to deepen your practice at Moksha, and benefit from a Yoga Teacher Mentoring Package that will continue to support and nurture you through the process of self-transformation in bringing the extraordinary teacher within you fully to life.
Full Curriculum
Orientation, Induction, Opening Circle
Vichāra Sādhanā
The Teachings of Sankalpa – Opening the Class
The Art of Holding Space
Sūkṣmaśarīra – The Subtle Body & Practices (incl Chakras, Nadis, Granthi, Prana & Vayu)
The BodyMind
Vinyāsa Kramaḥ – The Intelligence of Flow
Asana Lab 1 – Ujjayi, Bandha & Granthi
Asana Lab 2 – Limbering Vinyasa Flow
Asana Lab 3 – Sūrya Namaskār Variations
Asana Lab 4 – Standing Asana
Asana Lab 5 – Balancing Asana (Standing & Arm)
Asana Lab 6 – Forward Bends – (Standing & Seated)
Asana Lab 7 – Spine Twists – (Standing, Seated & Supine)
Asana Lab 8 – Back Bends
Asana Lab 9 – Inversions
Asana Lab 10 – Śavāsana, Readings & Closing the Practice
Asana Lab 11 – Modification of Yoga Practices for Pre & Post Natal Students
Biomechanics & Kinematics of Āsana
Neuroendocrinology
Thematics & Linguistics – Verbal & Nonverbal
Study of Myology – Skeletal , Smooth & Cardiac
Prāṇāyāma Labs 1 (Principle, Theory & Practice)
Prāṇāyāma Labs 2 (Principle, Theory & Practice)
Prāṇāyāma Labs 3 – Sequencing Prāṇāyāma
Practical Teaching Labs (Asana)
Practical Teaching Labs (Pranayama)
Practices of Kriyā – Uddiyana Bandha Kriyā, Agnisāra Kriyā
Introduction to Meditation & Mindfulness
Nada Yoga – The Yoga of Sound
Ethics & Code of Conduct
Characteristics of Professionalism
General Admin as a YT
Business Strategy & Marketing Skills
Dinacharya – Living the Path of Yoga
Closing Circle
Cardiorespiratory System
Digestive System
Lymphatic & Immune System
Urogenital System
Pathophysiology, Inflammation, Injury & Recovery
Study of The Skeletal System
Muscles of the Shoulder & Upper Limbs
Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle & Lower Limbs
Muscles of the Spinal Column
Core Philosophies of Yoga:
Pātañjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga
The Kosha & Vayu
The Gunas
The Klesha
Introduction to Ayurveda & Dosha
The Yogic Journey of Awakening:
The True Essence of Being
The Journey of Awakening
Dharma & Puruṣārtha
Introduction to Dinacharya: Living Yoga
Piercing the Veil of Maya
Arishadvargas & The Obstacles of the Mind
The Power of Sadhana
True Meditation
The Roots & Sacred Texts of Yoga:
Upanishads & Vedas
The Mahabharata & Bhagavat Gita
Pātañjali’s Yoga Sutra
Classic Texts of Hatha Yoga
Yoga’s Journey to the West
Kashmir Shaivism & Tantra
(Course Levels 2 & 3)
1 x 30-minute Class Delivery Assessment
1 x 135-minute Theory Assessment
Every member of our Yoga education faculty and senior mentoring team brings to the course a wealth of knowledge, expertise and experience in their specialist fields. You’ll be truly inspired by their passion for the teachings they share and genuine dedication to delivering over and above in the interests of your learning, growth and success!
The thread of Emma’s spiritual life began during her early years in England, where the seeds of faith were first sewn that ultimately guided her to explore the practice of meditation in her mid-teens. When Emma arrived on the Australian shores in 1998, she first discovered the teachings of Kashmir Shaivism through the Siddha Yoga lineage at the Melbourne Ashram. This is also where she initially experienced the sublime vibrations of chanting and Satsaṅg that led her to explore the techniques and practices of Yoga, including Āsana, Meditation, Kriyā and Prāṇāyāma. The powerfully transformative essence of these teachings and practices inspired Emma to undertake a 1400-hour Yoga Teacher Training between 2001 and 2003, since which she has taught more than 10,000 hours.
Moksha Yoga was organically and divinely created in 2005 and has been lovingly guided by Emma’s leadership since then. She has been present in the field of Yoga Teacher Training facilitation since 2005 and in 2010 Emma had a vision to create a Yoga Teacher Training program through the Moksha Academy, providing trainees with a thorough, practical and hands-on experience of learning. The Moksha Academy continues to deliver the highest standards of training and has produced some of the most sought-after Yoga Teachers in Australia.
Emma is an E-RYT-500 with Yoga Alliance (US), Level 3 Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Australia, and Senior Member of Meditation Association of Australia. She is also trained in Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPTY), as a Yin Yoga facilitator and has also contributed a catalogue of Yoga related articles to publications in both Australia and the UK. Emma curates and delivers an ever-evolving suite of trainings, retreats, classes, courses, dharma circles and immersion experiences in reverence to awakening a deeper awareness and realisation of true consciousness throughout the collective. Highly regarded by her peers and devoted community of students, she is widely recognised for her inimitable means of infusing the deepest ancient wisdoms with such authentic relatability for our times, in service to sharing the teachings in the most profoundly impactful ways.
Follower of the Siddha, Advaita, Kashir Shaivism and Sri Vidya lineages, Emma continues to be a passionate and devoted student of the practice and honours the many teachers and teachings that continue to inspire her. She believes that what fuels the ability to hold space as a facilitator is dedication to the unfolding of a personal Sādhana. It is her devotion to the practice that informs the very foundations of Emma’s teachings of Truth which she freely, reverentially and lovingly continues to share with others.
Elisa is an experienced yoga teacher who has studied with Yoga Masters in Australia, Thailand, Hong Kong, America and Mexico. She passionately combines her vast knowledge of Yoga Anatomy and Physiology with her practical teaching expertise to provide Yoga Teacher Trainees with a deep understanding of the mechanics of movement and systemic functioning of the body.
Her qualifications include – Yoga Masters, Advanced Diploma in Yoga Teaching (500hrs), Applied Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga, Diploma of Emergency Medical Dispatch, Reiki Practitioner and Qualified Remedial Massage Therapist. Elisa is also a Yoga Coach with the Australian Sports Commission.
Rachel is a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT), Lecturer and Senior Mentor providing key support to our Yoga Teacher Trainees along their journey of development. She is particularly passionate about Pre- and Post-natal Yoga, and shares her vast knowledge and experience of this specialist field in an inspiring and highly practical way.
Rachel combines a comprehensive understanding of Anatomy and Physiology with appreciation of the deeper holistic levels of psychological and emotional support yoga can offer women during this time of their life. Rachel embraces the yogic philosophy of lifelong learning by continually adding new Yoga Teacher Training qualifications to her impressive profile, and is currently training as a doula (birth attendant).
Jacqueline’s Yoga journey began at Moksha with Emma as her guide – an initiation that led her to eagerly cultivate further knowledge and wisdom of these rich teachings and complete her Yoga Teacher Training with the Moksha Academy in 2013.
Jacqueline’s qualifications, skills and ambition led her to co-found Yoga Institution Humming Puppy and create thriving studios based in Melbourne, Sydney and New York that deliver a unique experience combining her deep regard for the ancient teachings with modern design, technology and unique sound engineering. With extensive experience of teaching, holding space and business management in the Yoga world, Jacqueline also generously shares her specialised insight through coaching and mentoring.
An avid learner, Jacqueline has completed numerous workshops, courses and trainings in Yoga asana, philosophy, meditation, coaching and group mentoring with some of the leading experts in their respective fields. Jaqueline’s ability to create, develop, facilitate and hold space for teachers and students alike is widely valued and respected. She gracefully shares her teachings with intention, care and respect from a place of lived experience as well as the sacred foundational essence of Yoga.
Maria has a love everything Yoga and passion for the healing aspects of embodiment practises. Her wealth of experience and knowledge has been formed over 25 years as a social worker, a trauma therapist and a lifelong student. Being permitted to hold space alongside an individual’s life and relationships is a privilege that Maria holds space for with the highest levels of grace, respect and admiration.
Maria’s compassion, generosity and continual search for ways to share her experiences and knowledge led her to the path of being a trainer and facilitator, while a deep understanding and commitment to the path that each and every one of us walks as a student prompted her to develop the Somatic Based Trauma Yoga Teacher Training at Moksha.
Marcelle’s passion for sharing her love of Yoga infused with a lifelong devotion to helping others is palpable in the wonderfully welcoming, warm-hearted and deeply intuitive energy she brings to her teaching. Highly knowledgeable, insightful and spiritually grounded, Marcelle delights in creating a relaxed, nurturing and playful environment for you to explore deeply into the teachings.
Marcelle’s broad field of knowledge is drawn from multiple studies in human anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, Sport Science and Health Education, as well as extensive experience as a teacher, paramedic, colonic hydrotherapist and personal trainer.
Join Emma Palmer for a wondrous experiential journey beyond the surface layers of Yoga and into its true heart as you enjoy a rich taster of the fascinating insight and profoundly impactful content we’ll be taking a deep dive into throughout the Yoga Teacher Training.
In an all-encompassing practice exploring the full potential within these teachings – from Āsana, Prāṇāyāma and Kriyā, to the deeper yogic philosophies and optimally harnessing the invaluable systemic effects of the practices – you’ll take away an array of eye-opening new awarenesses to expand your horizons and enrich your own felt-sense experience of Yoga.
It’s also your opportunity to have all your questions answered about all aspects of our Yoga Teacher Training, as Emma shines her inimitable light of insight and inspiration across all you can expect from this genuinely life-changing course.
We’d love to meet you face-to-face at Moksha and the event will also be made available to join live and interactive online for those who can’t make it to the studio to experience in-person.
SPACES ARE LIMITED SO BE SURE TO BOOK YOUR FREE SPOT NOW:
In the meantime, we’re here to openly answer any questions you may have about the course, your calling to teach yoga or embarking on your prospective training journey – feel free to call us for a chat on 03 9557-5885, or drop us an email at ytt@mokshayoga.com.au
Have questions about the course or looking for invaluable insight and inspiration around the next prospective step in your unique Yoga journey?
Why not arrange a 20-minute call with Director of Education and Lead Facilitator Emma Palmer to chat about your calling to explore deeper into Yoga, either for your own love of the practice or to become a teacher of the highest calibre, while having all your questions openly answered.
Simply drop us an email at ytt@mokshayoga.com.au with your contact details and we’ll set it up.
Alternatively feel free to give us a call anytime on 03 9557-5885
Bring your Yoga to life with a deeper exploration into the true essence of Yoga, living the teachings and the path of opening to an increasingly awakened space of awareness.
Join Emma for an inspiring 5-video series – taken from the extensive library of video modules included in our new and improved Yoga Teacher Training – on a journey beyond the Yoga mat, through the practical steps for Living Your Yoga in the everyday world and into the liberating practices for experiencing awareness at its most pristine.
By enrolling for the course you are confirming your agreement to all of the following Terms & Conditions (including General Entry Requirements, Accreditation/Course Completion Requirements and our Student Refund Policy), so please be sure to read them thoroughly first.
Terms & Conditions
All enrolments can be made online through the Moksha Yoga website at www.mokshayoga.com.au/yoga-teacher-training
Students undertaking this course are required to make payment at the point of enrolment.
The Early Bird Rate applies where payment for the training is made in full and closes on Monday 8 April 2024, after which the full training price will apply.
Payment via Instalments requires a non-refundable $1250 deposit to be made on enrolment, with the balance payable via 4 x equal instalment payments to be automatically deducted on the 1st day of each month, from 1st June 2024 – 1st September 2024. Instalment amounts are: 4 x $775 for Level 1, 4 x $985 for Level 2, and 4 x $1085 for Level 3.
Final date for all enrolments is Monday 29 April 2024 and course commencement is Friday 3 May 2024.
Once enrolment and initial payment has been made, the Moksha Academy of Yoga Student Withdrawal and Refund Policy will apply (detailed below).
Accreditation: 200-hrs (Yoga Alliance)
Required Contact Hours:
Weekend Immersion Attendance: Weekend 1 = Friday 5:30pm – 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am – 6pm incl break), Weekend 2 – Weekend 7 = Saturday & Sunday 8am – 6pm incl breaks
Practical Teaching Experience: Teaching Assistant to Public Classes (5 x 75 minutes) and Peer-to-Peer Teaching/Mentored Teaching of Public Academy Classes
Required Non-contact Hours:
Home Study Video Modules: 18 hours Applied Anatomy & Physiology, 18 hours Yoga Philosophy
Training Handbook Home Study Questions: Approx. 2 hours per module
Yoga Class Attendance: 60 Classes – may be a combination of classes practiced at Moksha, OnDemand in our Virtual Studio, and at your regular Yoga Studio
Final Assessment:
1 x 30-minute Class Delivery Assessment
1 x 135-minute Theory Assessment
Accreditation: 350-hrs (Yoga Australia)
Additional Inclusions/Requirements:
All Level 2 Contact attendance and Non-contact hours requirements completed during the initial 5 months of study.
Assignment completion and Final Assessments spread over a full 12-month period of continuing study.
Yoga Teacher Mentoring Package: 2 x One-to-One Yoga Teacher Mentoring sessions, 2 x Public Class Assists as Second Instructor, additional Public Class Teaching opportunities.
Additional Yoga Class Attendance: 20 Classes
We welcome enrolments from students 18 years of age and over, with sufficient experience of at least 6 months dedication to a consistent personal Yoga practice.
In order to ensure you receive a high quality training experience, all applicants must also have a proficient level of English equivalent to an IELTS band score of 6.5.
By enrolling in the training you are confirming your understanding of the Accreditation/Course Completion Requirements and acknowledge that you demonstrate potential to successfully complete the course, including: effective interpersonal and communication skills; a genuine, empathic and compassionate nature; a mature and responsible outlook; a dedicated willingness to commit to the course and a consistent personal practice.
We strongly recommend that before enrolling you ensure you are able to make the commitment to the training journey in its entirety and successfully meet the outlined Accreditation/Course Completion Requirements. All requests to withdraw from the training must be made in writing to the Moksha Academy of Yoga.
Whether paying in full or via an instalment plan, all enrolments include a non-refundable component of $1,250
No downgrades are possible from the Course Level you select upon enrolment.
Please note that a significant amount of course material is made accessible at a date prior to training commencement, and that the following Student Withdrawal & Refund Policy will apply immediately upon enrolment:
If notification of withdrawal from the training is received at least 6 weeks prior to course commencement, the Academy will refund 50% of the entire course fee where payment has been made in full. Where payment is due to be made via an instalment plan, 50% of the entire course fee is payable.
If notification of withdrawal is received 3-6 weeks prior to course commencement, the Academy will refund 25% of the entire course fee where payment has been made in full. Where payment is due to be made via an instalment plan, 75% of the entire course fee is payable.
If notification of withdrawal is received less than 3 weeks prior to course commencement or once the course has begun, no refund of the entire course fee is payable where payment has been made in full. Where payment is due to be made via an instalment plan, the entire course fee is payable.
Please note, the Moksha Academy of Yoga reserves the right to cancel or amend any training course in the unlikely event of insufficient enrolment. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule for a future course date or to receive a full refund of fees.
| LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full 5-Month Training Course | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 200-hr Certification (Yoga Alliance) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Mentored Public Class Teaching Experience | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 350-hr Certification (Yoga Australia) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Yoga Teacher Mentoring Package | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| 12-Month Learning Journey & Unlimited Class Membership | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Early Bird Special | $3895 | $4750 | $5195 |
| Instalments | $4350 | $5190 | $5590 |
(Payment instalments available – see T&C’s for full details)
(Payment in full by Monday 8 April 2024)
We’re here to openly answer any questions you may have about the course, your calling to teach yoga or embarking on your prospective training journey – feel free to call us for a chat on 03 9557-5885, or drop us an email at ytt@mokshayoga.com.au
