2022 200RYT TEACHER TRAINING 

DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE

Our training is designed to take you deeper into yourself and your practice, allowing the time and space for you to explore asana, pranayama and meditation to discover what yoga really means to you.

TEACH WITH CONFIDENCE

If your goal is to become a practicing teacher and get out there to teach a class right away, we will give you all the opportunities to build the necessary skills and confidence to teach a great Vinyasa, Hatha or Slow Flow class.

CONNECT WITH LIKE MINDED PEOPLE

We keep our training groups small at around 10-12 students so over the course of the time we spend together you have the opportunity to connect and create a community of yogis that can continue to support you.

A VINYASA FOUNDATION

The course is designed around a Vinyasa practice (Flow Yoga) but we will provide you with the tools to vary your sequencing and presentation to cater for teaching to service a wide variety of styles, students and environments.

ONGOING MENTORING

At the completion of the course you will qualify to enrol in the mentorship program which gives you the opportunity to receive ongoing support, professional development and feedback from your peers and the trainers. 
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The Raw Yoga 200 Hour Teacher Training Journey
Trauma Informed Flow Yoga
  • Asana Focus Sessions
    Explore and examine the physical postures and develop your own cues and language to cultivate teaching tools
  • Yogic Philosophy
    Read and reflect on the 8 fold path of yoga, focusing on understanding the underlying ethics known as the Yamas and Niyamas and much more...
  • Energy Bodies and Yoga
    Explore the basic principles of the energy bodies and how they relate to yoga. We will look at Chakras, Nadis, and other aspects of the human energy field
  • Foundational Anatomy 
    Learn the foundations of anatomy that relate to breathing and postures. We will also introduce the concept of the fascial system and how it relates to Yoga
  • Meditation Approaches
    Learn the differences in Meditation Styles and how to incorporate them into your practice, along with the basic formula for the restorative practice of Yoga Nidra
  • History and Traditions 
    Explore the lineage of modern yoga to understand where things have grown from and why they have shifted and changed
  • Modern Science
    Examine the brain and body science behind how and why yoga works as a tool for relaxation, rehabilitation and concentration
  • Specialisation and Scenarios 
    Learn tools for dealing with injuries and other conditions you will encounter in group classes. Explore how different styles of yoga can help you develop a niche.
  • Practice, Practice, Practice
    From Day One you begin to practice the art of teaching Yoga in 1 on 1, small group and class settings. Even if you don't plan to teach yoga after the training, this experience will bring you more confidence and awareness of your own practice and yoga journey.
  • Cultivate Commitment
    Develop your understanding of sequencing to empower yourself in a regular home practice. You will also keep a practice log and be attending regular studio classes*    ​

Meet the Trainers

NICOLE ALLAN

Lead Trainer & Key Facilitator
Nicole initially trained as an early childhood educator and has a Bachelor of Education from Auckland University. Though she loved the theory and learning, teaching five days a week in early childhood centre did not resonate. While teaching early childhood she was introduced to Yoga and started practicing about one a week.  Not long after this, she left New Zealand and spent several years travelling, still maintaining a (very minimal) yoga practice while working in France through ski seasons. Nicole's first real introduction to the complex nature of being human and what the spiritual path could offer came after her first 10 day silent Vipassana meditation. Nicole then ended up travelling to India, where everything changed, she learnt more about yogic philosophy and decided Yoga Teacher training was the next step. Returning back to NZ, she trained at The New Zealand School of Yoga under Mike and Sharon Byron-Mckay. The training was of B.K.S Iyengar style and was full time for a year. She qualified as a registered Yoga teacher with a 500RYT + Introduction to Yoga Therapy. 

During this time her interests were expanding, including her interest for her own healing and self discovery. Over the past 10 years training has never stopped, this includes: Reiki level 3, Yoga Nidra level 2, Acro Yoga Teacher Training, 200RYT Vinyasa Teacher training, Trauma Informed Yoga (TCTSY), Diploma of Counselling and Psychology, Online Trauma Training with Peter Levine, Online Somatic Trauma training with Albert Wong, Psych-K level 2, EFT  (Emotional Freedom Technique) Level 2, Hanna Somatics Level 1, Online 50hr Yin Yoga with Bernie Clark , Rainbow Kids Yoga, Online Subtle Yoga Teacher Training with Kristine Weber, Eden Energy Medicine Level 1, Soul Speak certified and Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate (In progress) 

Nicole's passion is cultivating Radical Awareness, through the tools of self reflection. She believes the process of getting to know ourselves is the journey to freedom and that this happens in the most loving and empowering way through a Trauma Informed Perspective.  Our physical bodies, our minds, our emotions, our spiritual connection are all intimately interconnected and in essence need to be addressed as one to truly come home to ourselves.  

JOHN ALLAN

Trainer & Key Facilitator
​From a passion of wanting to understand how things work, wanting to understand why, and wanting to create beautiful solutions, John has explored numerous careers and interests. His interest in technology led him to work in the world of printing, photography, design, signage and graphics where he spent nearly 10 years. John's passion for the environment then led him to study Landscape Architecture, where he achieved an Honours Award BLA (excelling in research), while concurrently studying, tutoring and volunteering in Permaculture. John began working in the fast paced corporate environment of the Architecture world and working through a divorce while co-parenting 2 young boys - so his newly found Yoga practice became a necessary solace. As the internal space grew, so did a passion for understanding why and how it was happening.

​​When John met Nicole she was already teaching Yoga and looking for a premises to open the Raw Yoga Studio, so he was involved in the creation process from the beginning. After practicing intensively for 2 years John qualified as a yoga instructor and the researching and learning has never stopped, this includes: 200RYT & 300RYT with Raw Yoga, Trauma Informed Yoga (TCTSY), Online Subtle Yoga Teacher Training with Kristine Weber, Yoga Anatomy Training Online with Jason Crandell, Online Yoga Anatomy and Functional Anatomy with Tiffany Cruickshank, Online Fascia Anatomy with Tom Myers, Yoga Philosophy with Edwin Bryant, Yoga Philosophy with Christopher Wallis, Yoga Nidra level 2, Online Somatic Trauma training with Albert Wong, Psych-K level 2,  Hanna Somatics Level 1, Online 50hr Yin Yoga with Bernie Clark , Rainbow Kids Yoga, Eden Energy Medicine Level 1,  Soul Speak certified  and Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate (In progress).

John is passionate about understanding the Body-Mind construct through the process of 'everyday researching' using the tools of Meditation, Philosophy, Movement together with an exploration of the intersection of Ancient Wisdom and modern Scientific and Somatic understanding. He believes that understanding how trauma effects our everyday lives holds the key to bringing about more kindness, compassion and unity in our relationships and ultimately the world at large.
I undertook this training to learn more about the physical (Asana) aspects of Yoga.  What I came away with after 200 hours of learning, was a true transformation in my being and my life.  
Yoga teacher training,  is so much more than just becoming a Yoga Instructor.  It has provided me with much more than any amount of therapy (physical and psychological) has ever provided me.  
At 48 years old it seemed like a crazy thing to be signing up for...but without a doubt the best decision I have made in a very, very long time (perhaps ever in my life!)
Yoga is the way that I found me...through movement, breath, a lot of self reflection, shared reflections, guidance, compassion and wisdom from the Raw training instructors and other trainees who brought their own wisdom. I learnt about how to listen and feel what my body and my heart needs from me to live a joyful and easeful life.  I can also put together and hold a space for people to practice their Asana.  Most importantly the way that John, Nicole and Kylie take you through this training, meant that I found a renewed passion for learning, a deep understanding of why Yoga is such a powerful, healing lifestyle and a way to navigate the world, in Peace.  
There were sticky moments, there was hard work, there was tears, laughter, nerves and excitement.  My advice is...leap in, trust that the “work, works!”, definitely the best time and money I have  ever spent on me.   This Is just the beginning of living my life in union...with me 🙏🏻
I cannot recommend or thank the Raw Yoga team enough, for this gift. 
​Tamara ~ 2019 Graduate 
"Nicole and John share their experience, knowledge and passion in an in-depth and incredible yoga journey. I finished the course feeling confident within, confident in my knowledge and supported to grow into my own teacher. ​I have so much gratitude for their dedication to us students and to sharing yoga to the world."
(2017 Graduate)
"This training is magic! 
So much to learn and so much knowledge provided by John & Nicole, all in a safe space. ​I would recommend this training to anyone wanting to kick start their yoga teaching journey or just wanting to learn more about the practice. It has been such a special journey for me"
 Aimee, 2017 Graduate

COMMITMENT - TIME AND FINANCES
TUITION FEES

$4300(NZD)
EARLY BIRD $4000
(before April 1st)

DEPOSIT: A $500 Non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place

2022 DATES

JULY - OCTOBER 2022
​(Exact weekends coming soon)
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
We are very aware that not everyone has the ability to pay the full amount upfront, so we have a range of options for payment plans - contact us for more details.

Required Texts
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Yoga Anatomy - Leslie Kaminoff & Amy Matthews
The Yamas & Niyamas : Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice - Deborah Adele

TRAINING DATES - 2022

DATES CURRENTLY UNDER REVISION
EMAIL US FOR MORE INFORMATION
"Embarking on Raw Yoga's 200 hr YTT is all I could have asked for and more. John & Nicole offer an energy and space to learn and grow in the mental, spiritual and physical realm, which is so incredibly authentic. 
​I entered this training knowing I wanted to deepen my knowledge and practice of yoga and received far, far more. Simply put, I would do this training 10x over again. The contagious, vibrant and warm energy created and offered at Raw Yoga will surely keep me coming back for more! 
Truly a life-changing experience if you are considering doing YTT -- could not recommend it more. "
​Raw Graduate - Courtney, 2017
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL - STEVIE (2018)
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL - CLEO (2018)
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