Towards the end of 1992, at the instigation of Isobel Kerley (also IYTA trained), it was decided to start a Teachers Training Course under the auspices of FinY. A number of teachers now help run the year long course. All aspects of yoga philosophy are covered in the course, as well as anatomy, practical teaching skills, and yoga therapy.

Students complete the course with the confidence and knowledge to begin teaching their own classes.

From a small start the course has grown, and now takes in approximately 20 trainees each year. Anyone interested in applying for the Teachers Training Course should contact Rakinanandaa (Michele Murphy) on 9344 5065 or [email protected].

Other Important Details

You will automatically become a FinY member for the year of the course, and memerbship will continue for that year in the event of you being unable to complete the course. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a Certificate at a Graduation Ceremony to be held on a date in February of the year following.

At your first workshop you will be given:

• Yoga the Basics, by Cherry Ray
• The opportunity to purchase the recommended books obtained by FinY
• A list of other trainee teachers, with contact details General Course Information

Purpose Of The FinY Teacher Training Course

• To establish the principles, knowledge and skills of effective Hatha Yoga teaching.
• To encourage the adoption of the yogic lifestyle, and share with others the love of yoga.,
• To support the students in their learning about the history and philosophy of yoga,
  the practices of the many forms of yoga, and the doctrines underpinning them - that is,
  in their study of Integral Yoga.

Length & Cost Of Course
Course duration is for one year, from January to December Cost of the course is $1000. Payment is an initial deposit of $100, and payments of $100 per month thereafter.

Criteria For Acceptance Onto The Course Written recommendation by your own yoga teacher
Regular attendance at class for approximately 2 years A desire to teach

Course Description

The course will consist of:

• Written, practical and oral assignments
• 10 compulsory one-day workshops
• A compulsory 2 day residential workshop
• 2 revision papers
• A written exam
• A practical exam

In order to graduate you will be required to:

• Complete all assignments satisfactorily
• Complete both revision papers
• Teach a complete class to the required standard
• Pass your final written exam
• Attend the weekend residential workshop