Balanced Practice Yoga 200hr Teacher Training Online Course
Begins February 2026
Balanced Practice Yoga 200hr Teacher Training Online Course
The practice of yoga brings awareness to the self and awakens the heart and soul of the individual
In our 200-hour online teacher training program you’ll learn to make your yoga practice safe, responsive, meditative and fun – and how to teach others to do the same.
You’ll also develop the foundations for a lifetime practice, helping you take deeper care of yourself and the people around you.
Anyone wishing to become a teacher or take their practice a deeper level is welcome to join us.
The course is completely online over the space of six months course work with a one week mid course break and a two week break over Easter
You will be supported through the course by senior yoga teacher Amelia Disspain and Yoga Therapist and Physiotherapist Liz Bennett.
Course Curriculum
*Asana technique and intelligent teaching methodology and practice
*Practical Yoga History and Philosophy
*Experiential Yoga Anatomy and Physiology
*Class Planning and Sequencing
*Pranayama, bandha and mudra
*Mapping the energetic body
*Meditation, interception, and the science of the mind
*Practice teaching
* Teaching Methodology
*Yogic lifestyle and ethics
*Introduction to Ayurveda
*Introduction to yoga therapeutics
*Trauma aware yoga
*The profession and business of yoga
Each Topic Includes
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Prerecorded lecture and practice videos
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Required readings
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a live 75 minute workshop or practice teaching session
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an online discussion forum to guide and support you through the course content.
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a beautiful downloadable course manual
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BONUS -Beautifully bound asana manual posted to your home
Assessment Includes
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paced quizzes
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written and practical assignments
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practice teaching with personalised feedback
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the opportunity to teach your fellow students a 1hour class via Zoom to complete your 200hour training
Wednesday evening Zoom meeting Timetable
Wednesdays 6.30pm- 7.45pm
28th January - group introduction and course orientation
4th February- Discussion of the yogic principles, the Yamas and Niyamas.
11th February- The ethics of teaching yoga - Presentation of ethical enquiry
18th February - Practice Teaching and Feedback- salutes
25th February - Anatomy - Spinal condition assignment presentation
4th March - Anatomy - Common yoga injuries and how to prevent them
11th March - Break week
18th March -Practice teaching - Chakras
1st April - History of yoga - Assignment, presentation and discussion
8th April- break week
15th April -break week
22nd April Ayurveda Q and A
29th April - Teaching practice and Feedback- Pranayama
6th May-Practice teaching and feedback standing poses
13th May - Practice teaching and feedback seated and floor based poses
20th May — Trauma aware workshop
27th May - Practice teaching and feedback savasana and mediation
3rd June - Presentation of 6 week beginners course outline
10th June-Business of yoga lecture
10th June - 20th June Assessment classes and private mentoring sessions
Sunday June 21st - Closing circle
Your Lead Instructors
Your journey to becoming a yoga teacher will be led by senior Yoga Teacher Amelia Disspain and Yoga Therapist and Physiotherapist Liz Bennett. Teachers with a combined experience of over 40 years we will support you to build the skills to clearly and confidently share the practice of yoga with your community
Yoga Therapist and Physiotherapist
Liz Bennett
Liz Bennett is the founder of Balanced Practice Yoga and A Balanced Practice Physiotherapy. Liz is one of the handful of physiotherapists in Australia who is also a specialised yoga therapist and a long term yoga teacher and practitioner of over 20 years.
Bringing together studies in eastern medicine and modern science, her classes are guided by her ability to apply an anatomical focus to the practice of yoga in an accessible and relevant way.
As a therapist, Liz integrates assessment and therapy with education and lifestyle changes, applying principles of individualised yoga, Traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda.
Liz began training with Simon Borg Oliver and Bianca Machliss before she finished her physiotherapy degree in 1999. She completed a three year yoga teaching apprenticeship with Yoga Synergy in 2006, then a further 500 hours of teacher training at the Yoga Institute, where she delivered Leslie Kaminoff’s Yoga Anatomy course for several years. A Vipassana practitioner, and initiate of Vedic meditation, with Certificates in Shiatsu and Acupuncture and extensive Yoga Therapy studies with Ganesh Mohan of Svastha Yoga.
Liz's Yoga Anatomy Labs are sourced by Yoga Teachers Training courses around Australia. Liz runs Balanced Practice Yoga Teacher Trainings Amelia Disspain and together, they co-host popular yoga retreats in Australia and abroad.
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Senior Yoga Teacher
Amelia Disspain
Director and senior yoga teacher at Yoga Bellingen
Co founder of Balanced Practice Yoga Teacher Training and Retreats Yoga Australia Senior Member, Yoga Alliance International Expert registered teacher 1500+
Amelia was first introduced to yoga in 1999. Inspired by the joy and serenity it brought her, Amelia began a regular practice before going on to complete her teacher training with Katie Manitsis (now Katie Rose)at Samadhi Bliss Yoga, Sydney in 2002.
Amelia taught Yoga full time at Samadhi Bliss until she was selected to undertake a one-on-one apprenticeship in 2006 with Simon Borg Olivier and Bianca Machliss of Yoga Synergy Sydney, one of the few schools left in Australia still instructing teachers in this traditional way.Both Bianca and Simon are members of the Australian Physiotherapists Association, and as such Amelias teaching integrates modern medical knowledge with the traditional forms and practices of Yoga.
Amelia taught as a senior level teacher at Yoga Synergy Sydney, instructing group classes from brand new beginners to advanced practitioners as well as private lessons, working with students with injuries and also training yoga instructors, until 2013 when she relocated to Bellingen There she opened her own studio, Yoga Bellingen.
Amelia’s classes are informed by her many years of yoga practice, teaching and study, her classes are inclusive and always incorporate the deeper teachings of Yoga. Amelia has continued to study Yoga philosophy, particularly concentrating on how we can integrate the tools of meditation and inner focus to recognize the patterns of our individual mind, and in so doing experience the joy hidden in everyday life. Amelia is currently enrolled in the Svastha Yoga Therapy Course
In 2015 Amelia co-founded Balanced Practice Yoga and co-teaches Yoga Teacher Training Courses and international retreats with her sister in Yoga, Liz Bennett a physiotherapist and yoga therapist and director of YogaEssentia in Warriewood.
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FAQ
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Is this course certified?
Yes, this course is a certified 200hr Yoga Teacher Training course with Yoga Australia - this is Yoga Australia provisional membership - once complete you can begin teaching (with insurance and current first aid ) You will also be able to register with Yoga Alliance
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How long can I access the course?
You have ongoing access to the online course platform - even after you graduate - yoga is an in-depth topic and we would love to support you to review the content whenever you need.
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How many hours per week will the course involve?
The course will involve approximately 12 hours combined of reading, study and practice per week.
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How will I be assessed?
As well as paced quizzes and both written and practical assignments over the duration of the course you will teach a one hour assessment class to your fellow students via Zoom and complete and short written assignment.
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When will the live classes be scheduled each week?
Each Wednesday at 6.30pm-7.45pm AEST we will run a live session via Zoom - we will email you the link to the Zoom class 15 mins before the class start time. The classes will alternatively focus on a specific topic within a practical workshop style class and an opportunity for you to practice teaching your fellow students and gain feedback and guidance on your teaching. If you cannot make the live class time the class will be recorded for you to watch at a later date and you can ask any questions via the online discussion forum- if you miss a teaching practice session you will need to arrange an alternate catch- up time with Amelia or Liz. The rate for Zoom catch- up sessions is $90/hour.
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What other materials do I need to purchase for the course?
As well as your online course manual you will also need to purchase *Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews *The Heart of Yoga by TKV Desikachar *Teaching Yoga by Donna Farhi
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What are the course entry requirements?
This course is designed for yoga students with at least a year of consistent practice who are ready to deepen their practice or step into the role of the teacher.
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Do you offer mentorship and advanced training
yes, we offer a mentoring membership and both in person and online continuing education for yoga teachers
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Does my Teacher Training fee include class attendance?
Yes, for the duration of the course you have an unlimited class pass for Amelia Disspains in studio and online classes at YogaBellingen and Liz Bennets in studio and online classes at Balanced Practice Yoga Warriewood
Course Outcome
We care about developing strong yoga teachers who can share lessons from traditional practices and modern science and who understand the power of yoga for physical and mental health.
You’ll learn to teach yoga for all levels of students and gain an excellent foundation in modern anatomy and physiology for yoga.
Everyone has a purpose and a powerful message to share. This teacher training will support you to express your unique gifts in a clear and authentic way.
On successful completion of the course requirements you will receive a Yoga Australia certified 200hr Yoga Teacher qualification.
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