Our Teacher Training approach is built on a foundation of trauma informed language.
We endeavour to interperet yoga practice and philosophy through the lens of providing choice and freedom as a way to present and offer the experience of yoga and its associated mind-body practices.
We believe it is important to understand and acknowledge that humans are all perfectly unique and different and as such, they require the freedom in a yoga setting to choose, or learn how to choose, what is best for themselves on any given day. This is a foundational principle of our offerings.

FOCUS YOUR TEACHING

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 your teaching.

DEEPEN YOUR WISDOM

Looking at sacred yoga texts and contemporary scientific understanding you will develop a clear picture of how modern yoga has evolved- from its movement patterns to its meditation techniques. 

CONNECT WITH FELLOW YOGIS

We keep our training groups small  so over the course of the year we spend together you have the opportunity to connect and create a community of yogis that can continue to support you.

ESTABLISH A NICHE

The course is designed around teaching a variety of flow-style classes but we will explore a multitude of tools and teaching styles to help you expand your sequencing and presentation to cater for teaching classes, privates and even courses or workshops.

ONGOING MENTORING

Throughout the course you will be given a variety of teaching opportunities in order to develop your skills and receive ongoing feedback from the trainers

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The Raw Yoga 300 Hour Advanced Teacher Training Journey:

• Asana Focus Sessions
  Revisit, explore and examine common and advanced postures and re-develop your own cues and language to cultivate more confidence in your teaching.

• Yogic Philosophy
  Examine the relationships of the myriad of sacred texts that have influenced the path of hatha yoga over the last 2500 years 

• Trauma Psychology and Yoga
  Explore the basic principles of modern trauma psychology and how they relate to yoga in private and class settings.

• Yoga and the Energy Body 
  Cultivate a deeper understanding of chakras, meridians, elements and other systems, and learn tools to incorporate these into classes and privates.

• Asana Anatomy 
  Review and deepen your understanding of anatomical systems in relation to breathing, postures and movement. 

• Fascia and Meridians 
  Understand the role of fascia in yoga movement and how it connects to the ancient wisdom of the meridian system

• Working with Ayurveda
  Understand the role of yoga and ayurveda in modern settings, and develop tools and techniques to incorporate into practice.

• Neuroscience & Yoga
  Examine the relationship between scientific research on the brain & body and ancient yogic wisdom teachings.

• Slow and Subtle Yoga
  Learn the benefits for the brain, body and nervous system of slowing your practice down. Develop the skills and techniques to teach a slower and subtler class.

• Bhakti Yoga
  Understand the philosophy of devotional yoga and the continuing influence of hinduism, kirtan and chanting in a modern yogic setting.

• Workshops and Courses 
  Using your chosen niche, learn the process of creating and teaching a workshop or course that you are passionate about.

• Practice, Practice, Practice
  An Unlimited Class Pass is included in your tuition fees so you can attend studio classes throughout the training period

MEET THE trainers

NICOLE ALLAN

Lead Trainer & Key Facilitator

Nicole has been practicing for the past 11 years, but her 'real' yoga journey began in 2011 when she experienced the benefits of what a regular asana practice could do for the body and mind. She travelled to India to find out more, spending 3 months visiting Ashrams she experienced a taste of the traditional yogic lifestyle first hand. Upon returning home to New Zealand, Nicole spent 1 year full time training with the NZ School of Yoga (500RYT and Yoga Therapy). After starting her teaching career in 2012, she has trained further in Vinyasa (200RYT in Bali), and Acro Yoga (Level 1 Acro Yoga Teacher) along with numerous other workshops and trainings to broaden her understanding of the practice. Nicole is certified ERYT-500 and also holds a Diploma in Counselling & Psychology along with Reiki Masters (3a). In combination with ongoing study of Energy Psychology, she brings a passion for working with the subtle body to help her students understand themselves on a deeper level. Her classes can be light and playful at times, but she loves to invite students to cultivate interoception - knowledge and understanding of themselves from the inside out.

JOHN ALLAN

Trainer & Key Facilitator

A designer by trade, John has spent much of his life in the process of creation. From Graphic Design, to Urban Design and Garden Design there have been many outlets for his creative passion. John tried to avoid yoga for a good portion of his life but after it kept presenting itself in various forms he eventually dived in and has never looked back. Beginning with the dynamic practices of Acro-yoga, Aerial-yoga and even Yoga with Weights John explored the physical and creative aspects of the practice before doing Vinyasa Training in early 2016 (The first Raw Vinyasa Qualification) and began teaching immediately following. Having trained in Animal Flow (Primal Movement) and Kids Yoga, John is not afraid of adding challenging and playful elements to his classes and is also passionate about inclusive and empowering classes with an element of meditative focus. For John, Yoga helped him understand and discover balance, how to move through stuck energy and find the flow, ease and grace of life. Self-study is now a cornerstone of John's full-time yoga life and he loves Yogic History and Philosophy and the depth of the scriptures and sacred texts.

COMMITMENT - TIME AND FINANCES (2021)

$4500(NZD)

EARLY BIRD TUITION
​(available until 1st Feb 2022)

​FULL TUITION
$5000 (NZD)
​(Flexible Payment Plans Available)

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

FORMAT

8 Modules
​April 2022 - December 2022 

3 x Weekend Immersions (Sat, Sun)
4 x ​4 Day Immersions (Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon)
1 x 5 Day Immersion (Tue - Sat) 
7 x 'Monthly' Tuesday Evenings  
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Online (Zoom) Group Check In Calls

PREREQUISITE:
RYT200 or Similar 200 / 250 hour Yoga Teacher Training Qualification

UNLIMITED CLASS PASS INCLUDED!
​Your included unlimited membership will run from the commencement of the training until Graduation.

RECOMMENDED READING
(not required for the training)

• Overcoming Trauma through Yoga - David Emerson 
• Yoga Anatomy - Leslie Kaminoff & Amy Matthews OR equivalent
• The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Edwin Bryant OR equivalent
• The Secret Power of Yoga - Nischala Joy Devi
• Yoga of the Subtle Body - Tias Little 
• The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk 
• Yoga Mind Body & Spirit - Donna Farhi 

"The 300hr at Raw Yoga equipped me with a broad understanding of the historical roots of yoga as well as an introduction to the most recent scientific developments in the study of yoga and meditation. The team at Raw Yoga excel in providing a learning environment where students can build their individual understanding of yoga practices through questioning and experience. There is a real emphasis on applying the principles of yogic thought and practice beyond the boundaries of the mat."
Sylvie ~ 2019 

2022 TRAINING DATES

300HR OPENING CIRCLE   -   Easter Monday 18th April 4pm - 7pm 

Module 1 - 5 Day Immersion	Tue 19th April - Sat 23rd April
Module 2 - 4 Day Immersion	Fri 13th May - Mon 16th May
Module 3 - 4 Day Immersion	Fri 3rd June - Mon 6th June
Module 4 - 4 Day Immersion	Sun 17th July - Wed 20th July
Module 5 - Weekend	Sat 27th & Sun 28th Aug
Module 6 - Weekend	Sat 24th & Sun 25th Sep ​
Module 7 - 4 Day Immersion	Fri 7th Oct - Mon 10th Oct
Module 8 - Weekend	Sat 19th & Sun 20th Nov
​Graduation	To Be Confirmed
Plus: Monthly Philosophy Discussions	Tuesday Evenings 6-9pm (TBC)

Module Time Schedules:
Weekdays usually 8.15am - 5pm (TBC)
Weekends usually 8.15am - 6pm (TBC)
​Usually 1 hour for Lunch

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