STRETCH ACADEMY
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
200hr & 350hr
Now Taking Bookings for 2019!
Join us for a FREE information session & yoga class with
Senior Teacher Miriam Van Doorn & Studio Owner PJ Wells:
Holland Park Studio
Saturday 20th October
1:00pm - 2:30pm
CBD Studio
Friday 16th November
5:30pm - 7:00pm
About Stretch Academy
We all know Stretch's teachers are the most fun, most knowledgeable and plain raddest in Brisbane (amiright!) - and now we present you with the opportunity to be one of them! We've listened to your requests, and developed the most comprehensive yoga training we possibly could! We present to you: Stretch Academy!
Forget boring - Stretch's teacher training is filled with interactive workshops, hands on teaching, real life skills in marketing and finding teaching jobs and more! You'll learn, you'll laugh, and most importantly you'll walk out feeling confident to teach multiple styles of yoga - our graduates will be trained in vinyasa, hatha, yin, prenatal, meditation, yoga nidra, restorative yoga and myofascial release!
Run by Senior Teacher Miriam Van Doorn and supported by Stretch Owner PJ Wells, Senior Teacher Nirvana Pilkington and Senior Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist M Bara - Stretch Yoga's teacher training is by far one of the most thorough in Australia. Offering both 200hr and full 350hr options, Stretch's teacher training has more face-to-face contact hours than any other course in Brisbane!
Add 2 retreats at a beautiful Byron Bay oasis plus classes at our beautiful studios and you can see why this is more than just a training - it's a journey!
We all know Stretch's teachers are the most fun, most knowledgeable and plain raddest in Brisbane (amiright!) - and now we present you with the opportunity to be one of them! We've listened to your requests, and developed the most comprehensive yoga training we possibly could! We present to you: Stretch Academy!
Forget boring - Stretch's teacher training is filled with interactive workshops, hands on teaching, real life skills in marketing and finding teaching jobs and more! You'll learn, you'll laugh, and most importantly you'll walk out feeling confident to teach multiple styles of yoga - our graduates will be trained in vinyasa, hatha, yin, prenatal, meditation, yoga nidra, restorative yoga and myofascial release!
Run by Senior Teacher Miriam Van Doorn and supported by Stretch Owner PJ Wells, Senior Teacher Nirvana Pilkington and Senior Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist M Bara - Stretch Yoga's teacher training is by far one of the most thorough in Australia. Offering both 200hr and full 350hr options, Stretch's teacher training has more face-to-face contact hours than any other course in Brisbane!
Add 2 retreats at a beautiful Byron Bay oasis plus classes at our beautiful studios and you can see why this is more than just a training - it's a journey!
Course Options
The Stretch Yoga Academy teacher training program is broken into 2 offerings:
200hr Teacher Training
- a shorter 200hr Level 0/1 program designed for students looking to advance their practice and delve deeper into the study of yoga (14 modules plus 1 x 3 day retreat). This constitutes a total of 138 contact hours, 60 recorded additional hours in the student logbook and completion of homework and assignments. Students are required to complete at least 30 x 1 hr yoga classes at Stretch as part of the program.
We recommend the 200 hr option for trainees looking to deepen their yoga practice who may not wish to teach upon completion of the course.
350hr Teacher Training
– a full 350hr Level 1 comprehensive program designed for students intending to become yoga teachers (22 modules plus 2 x 3 day retreats). This constitutes a total of 227 contact hours, 123 recorded additional hours in the student logbook and completion of homework and assignments. Students are required to complete at least 50 x 1 hr yoga classes at Stretch as part of the program.
We recommend the 350 hr option for trainees looking to pursue a career in yoga teaching.
Each module comprises of a mixture of guided self-practice of techniques and poses and analytical training in how to teach and practice techniques and poses.
Students of the course must have completed at least 1 year of regular personal practice before being accepted into the course.
200hr Teacher Training
- a shorter 200hr Level 0/1 program designed for students looking to advance their practice and delve deeper into the study of yoga (14 modules plus 1 x 3 day retreat). This constitutes a total of 138 contact hours, 60 recorded additional hours in the student logbook and completion of homework and assignments. Students are required to complete at least 30 x 1 hr yoga classes at Stretch as part of the program.
We recommend the 200 hr option for trainees looking to deepen their yoga practice who may not wish to teach upon completion of the course.
350hr Teacher Training
– a full 350hr Level 1 comprehensive program designed for students intending to become yoga teachers (22 modules plus 2 x 3 day retreats). This constitutes a total of 227 contact hours, 123 recorded additional hours in the student logbook and completion of homework and assignments. Students are required to complete at least 50 x 1 hr yoga classes at Stretch as part of the program.
We recommend the 350 hr option for trainees looking to pursue a career in yoga teaching.
Each module comprises of a mixture of guided self-practice of techniques and poses and analytical training in how to teach and practice techniques and poses.
Students of the course must have completed at least 1 year of regular personal practice before being accepted into the course.
200hr Teacher Training Schedule 2019
Holland Park Studio
Thursdays & Fridays During School Semesters
10:45am – 2:45pm
(30 min break)
CBD Studio
Saturdays & Sundays During School Semesters
8:30am – 5:30pm
(1 hr Break)
Thursdays & Fridays During School Semesters
10:45am – 2:45pm
(30 min break)
CBD Studio
Saturdays & Sundays During School Semesters
8:30am – 5:30pm
(1 hr Break)
200hr Graduation
3 Day Retreat
Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th August 2019
Our first 200hrs will be celebrated with a beautiful 2 night | 3 day retreat retreat in Byron Bay.
Walking distance from the beach with a beautiful magnesium pool, organic vegan meals prepared from produce grown onsite and daily yoga workshops, meditation and kirtan.
We think you should sign up for the retreat alone!
3 Day Retreat
Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th August 2019
Our first 200hrs will be celebrated with a beautiful 2 night | 3 day retreat retreat in Byron Bay.
Walking distance from the beach with a beautiful magnesium pool, organic vegan meals prepared from produce grown onsite and daily yoga workshops, meditation and kirtan.
We think you should sign up for the retreat alone!
350 hr Teacher Training Schedule 2019
350hr Graduation
3 Day Retreat
Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th November 2019
Our second 350hrs will be celebrated with a final celebratory 2 night | 3 day retreat in Byron Bay.
As above, this will be where our final assessment is completed and our Level 1 graduation ceremony!
3 Day Retreat
Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th November 2019
Our second 350hrs will be celebrated with a final celebratory 2 night | 3 day retreat in Byron Bay.
As above, this will be where our final assessment is completed and our Level 1 graduation ceremony!
Pricing Options
200 hr Training
Includes:
$3995
Pay in full by December 20th 2018 to receive 10% early bird discount ($3596)
Payment plan - monthly payment of $586 for 7 months via direct debit (please contact us to set up)
Includes:
- Fourteen modules
- 1 x 3 day retreat
- 30 yoga classes at either Stretch Yoga studio
- Half price workshops & courses
- All workbooks
- Stretch Academy tank
$3995
Pay in full by December 20th 2018 to receive 10% early bird discount ($3596)
Payment plan - monthly payment of $586 for 7 months via direct debit (please contact us to set up)
350 hr Training
Includes:
$4990
Pay in full by December 20th 2018 to receive 10% early bird discount ($4492)
Payment plan - monthly payment of $461 for 11 months via direct debit (please contact us to set up)
Includes:
- Twenty-Two modules
- 2 x 3 day retreats
- 50 yoga classes at Stretch Yoga studios
- Half price workshops & courses
- All workbooks
- Stretch Academy tank
$4990
Pay in full by December 20th 2018 to receive 10% early bird discount ($4492)
Payment plan - monthly payment of $461 for 11 months via direct debit (please contact us to set up)
350 hr Post Graduate Upgrade
Includes Eight modules, 1 x 3 day retreat, 30 yoga classes at Stretch Yoga studios, half price workshops
$1995
Pay in full by June 30th to for start year or November 30th for mid-year to receive 10% early bird discount ($1795)
Payment plan - monthly payment of $506 for 4 months via direct debit (please contact us to set up)
Includes Eight modules, 1 x 3 day retreat, 30 yoga classes at Stretch Yoga studios, half price workshops
$1995
Pay in full by June 30th to for start year or November 30th for mid-year to receive 10% early bird discount ($1795)
Payment plan - monthly payment of $506 for 4 months via direct debit (please contact us to set up)
Accreditation
Stretch Yoga's teacher training courses are registered with both Yoga Australia and Yoga Alliance.
You will truly be an International Teacher at the end!
200 hr Graduates will be eligible to register as a Level 1 Teacher with Yoga Alliance, and Level 0 Teacher with Yoga Australia
350 hr Graduates will be eligible to register as a Level 1 Teacher with Yoga Alliance, and Level 1 Teacher with Yoga Australia
You will truly be an International Teacher at the end!
200 hr Graduates will be eligible to register as a Level 1 Teacher with Yoga Alliance, and Level 0 Teacher with Yoga Australia
350 hr Graduates will be eligible to register as a Level 1 Teacher with Yoga Alliance, and Level 1 Teacher with Yoga Australia
About the Teachers
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Lead Teacher Miriam Van Doorn
Miriam first came to yoga because of sciatica and scoliosis. After attending her first yoga class in 1995 she noticed that her body felt much better and over time her posture started to improve and she had no more pain. With regular practice, she discovered yoga’s benefits in both body and mind, planting a seed that has never stopped growing. “This was my turning point to start studying yoga and become a teacher myself as I wanted to delve deeper and find out how this was at all possible, I have never looked back since.” Miriam has studied with some of the world's best teachers both in Australia and internationally. She has now been teaching for 20 years and is a E-RYT 500 and Level 3 Senior teacher (the highest possible designations!). As one of Brisbane's most senior and loved yoga teachers, you can be assured that you are in the safest of hands! Miriam leads retreats both locally and internationally, as well as sold out workshops, classes and courses. She is an expert in yoga for women's health and has a passion for prenatal and antenatal yoga. She has a 12 yr old son Keanu, likes the occasional cheeky glass of bubbles and if you're lucky she'll sing to you in savasana. It's amazing - we promise! |
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Principal PJ Wells
PJ created Stretch Yoga in 2015 and has been firmly at it's helm ever since! She is now in her 6th year of teaching and still holds a strong passion for showing people that the world of yoga can be fun, joyful and light. She loves lame jokes, puppies and wine - get on her good side by bringing her any of these! ;) With two busy studios offering classes, courses, workshops and now teacher training she is an industry leader in Brisbane. She comes from a background in Nutrition and Dietetics and loves to integrate the latest scientific research and bio mechanical modifications into her classes while still keeping the essence of what yoga is all about. She encourages new teachers to find their own voice with compassion and humour. |
Testimonials
"I had been researching yoga teacher training courses 1 year ago and debated doing a teacher training course overseas in Thailand or Bali for a month. But, it felt risky not knowing the teacher and people, so when I found the course in my local town and being led my Miriam who teaches at my local studio, I jumped at the chance and paid my deposit.
Doing the course has meant so much to me personally. I love yoga and the practice and teachings of yoga. Being able to deepen my understanding with Miriam and PJ and the teaching team at a stunning studio has been simply amazing.
I have been learning the technical side of teaching yoga, anatomy and biomechanics which is completely outside of my comfort zone. I come from a corporate background so a yoga teaching course is a jump! I have thoroughly enjoyed stretching myself and learning.
The meditation and spiritual component and philosophical component of the course were taught at the right time for me - right when personal events could have potentially thrown me, the teachings grounded me and helped me through what was potentially a rough ride. For that I am grateful for serendipitous timing!
Thank you Miriam, PJ and Team for such a beautiful course. I know it will only continue to grow and we do need more yoga teachers in the world! - Roxy A
The 200hr Stretch Teacher training was an excellent course to learn more about yoga and prepare me in becoming a yoga teacher. I was really impressed with the amount of topics that were covered, from the history of yoga right through to the anatomy and physiology of the human body.
Everything was planned and organised really well and the information was delivered in a way that made it easy to understand. I really enjoyed getting to know the other trainees; this has been a great experience that we have all shared.
All of the teachers were approachable and prepared to answer our many questions. I'd recommend this course to anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of yoga, or anyone interested in becoming a yoga teacher. - Paul S
