FAQs

Courses that grant a qualification upon graduation are registered with appropriate industry bodies. Please refer to each course for specific course registration information.  Courses that upgrade qualifications attract CPD points with relevant industry bodies and are registered where required.

Dependant on the course you are choosing, there is generally an allocated time frame of 12-18 months (24 months for 500hours and above). We can and do grant extensions where necessary, however this may incur additional fees and charges.

Once you have applied and a deposit has been received, we send you the details to access an online portal.  Within this portal you will be directed to selecting your electives (face to face only) and to your learning dashboard.  Within the dashboard you will find the details of your courses, lessons, quizzes, and accompanying materials.  These theoretical components will provide you with the basis of your course. 

Our retreat times for 2020 run as follows:

BIYOME Teacher Training: Foundational Classes
Two-day weekends run from 9:30am – 4:15pm
Lunch runs from 12:30pm – 1:15pm

BIYOME Teacher Training: Specialty Intensive Training
Four-day weekends run from 8:45am – 5:00pm
Mindful Meditative Lunch runs from 1:00pm – 2:00pm

BIYOME Teacher Training: Higher Level Learning
Two-day weekends run from 9:30am – 4:45pm
Lunch runs from 1:00pm – 1:45pm

More information on the retreats can be found here

We understand that life gets in the way, so our lessons are designed to be self-paced and are additional to face-to-face learning rather than an accompaniment to; this means that even our face-to-face students can take this course without feeling pressured by time frames of required readings and tests.  At the same time, we recognise that some students require an allocated time guide, therefore we provide the following:

We encourage this amount of time for your benefit – ultimately your education is in your hands.  We are delivering content at the highest quality to create genuine, well informed, passionate, highly educated yoga teachers and therapist that understand a solid evidence-base in combination with the tradition of yoga. You may fall behind at times, but we are here to support you get back on track. Some students put much more study in than others and some do the bare minimum. The formally marked requirements are easy to complete, so it is really up to you how much effort you put in.

We are an integrated institution that combines both traditional and modern methodologies with a biomedical informed basis.  We engage teachers from all different traditions and from all over the world.  We teach our foundational course primarily from a modern Hatha Yoga perspective however we have specialty intensives that utilise: Kundalini Yoga, Viniyoga, Iyengar Yoga, Satyananda Yoga, Trauma Informed Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Compassion based Yoga Therapy, ACT & Mindfulness Therapy, and iRest to name a few.

As aforementioned we are an integrated institution that combines both traditional and modern methodologies with a biomedical informed basis.  Our meditation courses have a strong focus on the juxtaposition between the Tradition of Yoga and Theravada Buddhism.

We teach sequencing by following sequencing formulas explained within the BIYOME manuals.  However, sequencing is a learned skill that is attained through continued practice and dedication, we advise following in audio, visual classes, and (in yoga courses) written sequences.   If you are taking our face-to-face courses, we teach in person.  If you are taking our online courses, you may like to choose to have a mentoring session privately if you need more help.  We also recommend the book Yoga Sequencing by Mark Stephens for extra help.

Assessment depends on the particular course you are undertaking however as a guideline our 200hour Yoga Teacher Training requirements look like:

1. Multiple choice assignments are provided at the end of each lesson and accompanying topics.  They are marked at a 75 per cent success rate for student to pass. We recommend that you aim to achieve the recommended number specified at the beginning of each lesson quiz.
2. You must complete 4 x 1-hour classes.  You will be required to submit the following:
   • The sequences taught
   • Photos of classes
   • Students in attendance including signatures and contact details.  Minimum 3 students; maximum 10.
   • Reflections from the 4 classes taught and the insight you gained
3. On the last day of your face-to-face contact you will be asked to demonstrate your practice wisdom.  This will entail a presentation of a ten minute a sequence of postures allocated by your lecturer.

Whereas, our 110hour Meditation Teacher Training requirements look like:

1. A formal daily practice record sheet is required to be filled in.  This is a requirement for Yoga Australia and will need to be kept (not discarded) for 12 months after your certificate is issued.
2. Multiple choice assignments are provided at the end of each lesson and accompanying topics.  They are marked at a 75 per cent success rate for student to pass. We recommend that you aim to achieve the recommended number specified at the beginning of each lesson quiz.
3. You must complete 3 classes.  You will be required to submit the following:
   • The methodology / style / intent of practice
   • Photos of classes
   • Students in attendance including signatures and contact details.  Minimum 3 students; maximum 10.
   • Reflections from the 3 classes taught and the insight you gained 

We recommend a minimum of 30 minutes a day, however ideally when learning to teach an hour to an hour and a half is recommended.

We recommend a minimum of 20 minutes a day, however ideally when learning to teach half an hour to an hour is recommended.

We have payment plans available, as well as upfront payment discounts.  We also offer bespoke packages should you wish to delve into something a little differently.

BIYOME costs include all face-to-face contact, course manuals visuals, audios and certificates are provided online at no extra cost.  However, costs do not include first aid certification, props, textbooks, printing of manuals or provided literature, or Yoga Australia registration.  All course materials, manuals, visuals, audios and certificates are provided online at no extra cost.

We recommend Book Depository and Yoga King.  We offer a discount on all Yoga King products with our special BIYOME discount provided to you on enrolment.   Books can often be sourced second hand on places like eBay, Gumtree, Facebook etc

Technically, you need to complete a minimum of 200 hours of formal training to obtain a qualification that entitles you to apply for insurance to teach yoga. Formal training consists of yoga teacher training courses that are offered with the intention to provide a qualification. For example, undertaking 200 hours of yoga classes does not qualify you as a yoga teacher for insurance purposes. It is a good idea to enrol in a course that is registered and recognised by an industry body to ensure you can obtain adequate insurance. BIYOME courses are recognised by Yoga Australia. A 200 hour qualification is a provisional membership only and you will need to upgrade to 350 hour by studying an extra 150 hours of training within a three year time frame to become a registered teacher. For this reason, we often recommend that you begin with 350 hrs to save on costs, if that is how you wish to proceed.

While we recommend joining Yoga Australia, or the Meditation Association of Australia, you do not need to be a member of any industry body to be a qualified and insured teacher. 

To obtain full membership with Yoga Australia you require a minimum of 350 hours of formal training that has been approved by the governing body.  You can find out about Yoga Australia membership here.

There is also the possibility to join Yoga Alliance or other similar bodies, which generally only require a minimum of 200 hours of formal training. To join an industry body, you must demonstrate your qualifications. If the course you undertake is not registered with that body, you may need to provide evidence that it meets the industry body’s criteria for membership.

To attain membership with The Meditation Association of Australia you require a minimal of 110 hours of formal training that is that has been approved by the governing body.  You can find out about The Meditation Association of Australia membership here.

Yes, you should take out insurance public liability and medical malpractice/professional indemnity if you plan to teach yoga or meditation. Insurance to teach yoga or meditation can be obtained through most insurance companies.

The course meets all requirements and I remain your mentor for the duration of the course.  BIYOME has an “over provide” policy – we offer materials to you that go well beyond the requirements of both Yoga Australia and Meditation Australia. You do not require further mentoring outside of the course structure provided to you.

I have read through the Yoga Australia Membership information brochure as well as the Meditation Association of Australia brochure, which provide tables of the curriculum outcomes to be met for each different level of membership. Am I right to assume that BIYOME courses meets the requirements outlined on these documents?

That is perfectly correct – we pride ourselves on our course content – All our courses 20hr, 50hr, 200hr, 350, 500hr, 1000hr Master of Yoga Therapy are registered with Yoga Australia and our 110hr, 330hr, 660hr Meditation courses are all registered with The Meditation Association of Australia.

A Membership with Yoga Australia allows you to be insured worldwide!  In fact, we have many international online students seeking to teach in their home towns as well as to travel abroad to teach.

Our Brookfield studio is amongst the trees and greenery of the beautiful Upper Brookfield. Public transport will only take you so far so it’s best to drive or car share where possible.  There is plenty of parking available onsite.

Yes! Please do have a look at our accommodation page.

We require approximately 12 months of yoga practice; however, we are open and love to discuss things personally should you wish to.  Our application forms are located HERE and simply require an understanding of your interest level and any relevant medical history.  We do not pass judgment on this information, it is simply to get to know you better so as we can assist you in finding the perfect course match for your needs and desires.  Please do feel free to request a call should you wish to talk to Celia personally.

We are happy to issue recognition for prior learning (RPL) should you have qualifications from other registered yoga and meditation teacher training institutions. This recognition comes at a cost of $50/50 hours of learning.  Your qualifications must be in line with Yoga Australia, Yoga Alliance, or the Meditation Association of Australia’s membership criteria.  All BIYOME certifications are recognised without charge.

Whether an RTO can enrol overseas students is not related to the issuance of confirmations of enrolment (CoE).

It is a breach of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act) for any provider to deliver courses to an overseas student on a student visa unless the provider is registered to deliver the course to overseas students at that location.