At Santosha you learn from an authentic yoga lineage with roots in ancient india. Gain access to profound teachings passed down through the Krishnamacharya lineage and learn a deeply healing approach to yoga designed to create genuine wellbeing in mind, body and spirit. Build a strong foundation for your teaching and practice - so you know your teaching is safe, effective and authentic.
A Yoga Teacher Training is one of the most incredible adventures you will have in life… and our goal is to ensure that you dive into this adventure in one of the most beautiful places on earth! Byron Bay is renowned its pristine beaches and surf, along with the cool cafes, yoga and wellness centres and happy vibes of its bustling centre. Relax and soak up the Byron Bay sunshine with your new friends.
Like yoga itself, this yoga course goes far beyond the physical - providing you with powerful yoga practices and deeply transformational philosophical teachings that will change your own life and the lives of others. If you are looking for 'not just another yoga training' but a deeply connected physically, mentally and spiritually rewarding journey - this is the yoga course for you!
We have designed this yoga course to be the perfect mix of online study and in-person experience! Gain a strong foundation with life-time access to our online yoga teacher training video modules and manuals, and then take your learning live to complete your studies in Byron Bay with incredible daily practices, in-depth workshops and experience our exciting new in-person modules.
We want your time in Byron Bay to have the most impact it can! So we have packed the live yoga course with in-depth teaching workshops to make leaps and bounds in your teaching skills - along with experiential modules like tantra, kirtan and massage to make this a training experience unlike any other. Come away with a solid foundation for teaching and truly unique skills and wisdom to share.
Gain so much more than a teaching certification! We work with you to uncover blocks and find expansion into new areas of possibility in a fully supported accepting environment. Find the tools you need to live a joyful and fulfilled life, surrounded by like-minded souls with a passion for authentic living and spiritual growth. Share life-changing experiences and form bonds that last a lifetime!
“It was one of the best times of my life! I never felt alone, such community and connection with all the teachers and people. It was an amazing time.”
Isabella, Austria
“Absolutely incredible! So much more than just learning Yoga, this place will truly change your life. The teachers are so supportive. You will not regret it!”
Bill, USA
“Now that I have finished the course, I can see that it has given me so much more than I expected…It’s probably the best value for money I have spent in a long time. ”
Evelyn, Australia
“The Santosha 200hr YTT course is the kindest, most loving and most caring thing I have ever invested in for myself… more incredible than I could have ever imagined. ”
Katie, Australia
“From the comprehensive curriculum to the authenticity of the teachers and the supportive staff, I found the bearings I need in becoming a Yoga teacher. ”
An Margaret, Philippines
“Life-changing experience! There are so many things I love about the programme, it was just fantastic and we learned in different ways the aspects of yoga”
Isabel, Venezula
“The teachers are the most happy, down-to-earth souls you’ll ever meet. They completely connect to you on a one-to-one basis and teach you so much.”
Kate, USA
“It’s an honour for me to be guided by such a wonderful team of excellent teachers. I’m so full of grace to be a part of this very special yoga community.”
Tobias, Germany
Byron Bay is loved by yogis and surfers alike for its incredible beaches, lively community, eclectic vibes, organic cafes and incredible options for wellness and relaxation. A fun melting pot of surf culture and alternative living with live music, delicious dining and an active yoga scene, this popular area is a delight to experience.
Our Byron Bay Yoga Teacher Training location offers activities to suit everyone in your yoga course downtime. Feeling active? Surf, kayak, swim, hike or scuba dive. Soak up the beautiful scenery with yoga and mediation on the beach or relax in one of the many hip cafes. Or treat yourself with the bountiful options for healing and wellbeing such as massage, acupuncture and reiki.
Our Byron Bay Yoga Teacher Training site is located in a charming beach village just south of Byron Bay town, a chilled and scenic part of Byron Bay with uncrowded beach access and healing ocean vibes. We offer you complete freedom to choose the accommodation to suit you for this 14 Day Byron Bay Yoga Teacher Training experience. Choose from luxury eco-retreats, stylish airbnb rooms or beautiful campsites and cabins by the sea.
There are many options within walking distance of our yoga course venue, for a bespoke accommodation situation tailored to your budget and needs. We also provide a comprehensive list of options for those on the 14 Day Byron Bay Yoga Teacher Training who would like a helping hand in making this decision.
Comprehensive video modules and manuals created by our team of Master Teachers which you work through at your own pace (start from the moment you sign up!) through our easy-to-use learning portal. Retain life-long access to the online yoga teacher training content meaning it is there for you to refer to at every stage of your teaching journey.
14 days of an incredible live training experience! This is a yoga teacher expansion - where you will both practice and enhance your teaching skills with opportunities to teach others. Develop your teaching CV with new skills to enhance your offerings as a teacher with Yoga Massage, Trauma Sensitive Teaching, Yoga for Mental Wellbeing and Ayurveda.
Sunny Richards is the founder of Santosha Yoga and has devoted her life to Santosha – born from a dream to create a sacred place for healing and transformation to awaken the incredible potential of happiness and connection to ourselves.
She has taught for over 22 years and trained in Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Vini Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Pre and Post Natal Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Yin Yoga, Children’s Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Meditation.
“Sunny is a very well trained and knowledgeable yogini. She is so hands on and always there whenever you need her. She feels like a swan taking all her hatchlings under her wing as we coast through the course and life. She remembers you, your stories and is so nurturing.” Elisa, South Africa – RYT-200 Online Yoga Teacher Training
Sunny’s goal is to fully support and uplift our students and spiritual family. She will be walking along side you at every step of the Byron Bay Yoga Teacher Training Journey – offering support and creating community, connection.
Sunny is joined on our Byron Bay Level 1 YTT by our team of Master Teachers – highly trained yogis, physiotherapists, anatomy experts, yoga therapists and yogic philosophers who will guide and support you on your Yoga Teacher Training journey.
Mediation + Philosophy
Kirtan + Philosophy
Anatomy
Postures
Asana + Pranayama
Our Byron Bay Yoga Teacher Training venue is nestled in the sea side village of Suffolk Park, south Byron. Set in tranquil gardens and metres from the beach, we chose Suffolk Park Hall for its spacious yoga room, lush green surrounds and of course… proximity to the sea! Within a few minutes you’ll be relaxing or swimming in your breaks and downtime on the white sands of this little corner of gorgeous Byron Bay.
Enjoy the beautiful, less crowded beaches south of Cape Byron. Beaches such as Tallows, Suffolk Park and Broken Head are famous for uncrowded surf and a more relaxed pace to Byron Bay’s main beach.
Enjoy beach yoga and mediation sessions as well as time spent in this charming hall!
Located just down the road from the famous Suffolk Bakery with delicious vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options and a fun and lively vibe. Or choose from the other local alternatives including Indian, Mexican and Italian.
Choose the accommodation to best suit you for this incredible 14 day Byron Bay Yoga Teacher Training experience. With plentiful accommodation options within a ten minute walk, you can choose from luxury rainforest retreat, fun beachside cabins and campgrounds or chic and cosy airbnbs. We let you select the best option to suit your budget and needs to make this the experience of a lifetime for you.
A Yoga course is one of the most incredible adventures you will have in your life… our goal is to ensure that you dive into this adventure on one of the most beautiful locations in Australia!
Yes, this is a fully certified Yoga Alliance RYT-200 Yoga Teacher training - meaning you can gain your certification and register as a RYT-200 Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance immediately upon graduation from your online + in-person studies - qualifying you to teach yoga in gyms and yoga studios worldwide.
Our Byron Bay Yoga Teacher Training course cost at our Special Launch Rate is $2,190 AUD if paid in full. This includes all tuition online and in-person, specialised course manuals and your RYT-200 Certificate. We keep meals and accommodation separate so you can choose the options to best suit you.
You have the freedom to choose the accommodation choice to best suited to your budget and needs for the 14 Day Byron Bay yoga course. Go full luxe, camp by the sea or find a cosy airbnb to call home. We provide an accommodation guide with suggestions for those who need a little help choosing.
Yes, we offer three payment options on our Byron Bay Yoga Teacher Training so everyone can afford to join the yoga course in 2021. Hold your place on the yoga course with a $350 AUD deposit, pay in full or choose our payment plan in 5 x fortnightly instalments.
We have designed the Online Yoga Teacher Training component to be accessible to EVERYONE - with no complicated tech requirements to join. As long as you have access to a laptop or device with wifi enabled you are ready to join us on this amazing yoga course!
You will gain access to our online learning portal straight away and work through the Online Yoga Teacher Training modules at the pace that suits you. You can complete the online aspect before or after your time with us in Byron Bay on the in-person aspect.
For those who wish to study full-time the you can complete the Level 1 RYT-200 online yoga teacher training part of the training in 14 days of in-depth study. For those that wish to self-pace due to family, work and other commitments take as long as you need to complete the yoga course to suit your situation. The in-person training runs over 14 amazing days!
We supply all your training materials. The only additional reading for the yoga course is 'The Power of Now' by Eckhart Tolle. This is readily available in audiobook, book or e-book for kindle. For the online yoga teacher training aspect, you will need a computer, phone or tablet with internet access to access the course materials in our online learning portal.
The 100 hours Online Yoga Teacher Training aspect can be joined from anywhere in the world via our easy to access online learning portal. As long as you can travel to Byron Bay Australia you will be able to join the 14 day in-person aspect. If you cannot travel please see our fully online Yoga Alliance Certified RYT-200 yoga teacher training option.
What you’ve created here is beautiful, you should be super proud! To use a metaphor, it feels as though Santosha has been baking the same cake for a long time and gradually refining the recipe and ingredients to create something beautiful. I’m sure it’s ever-evolving, and I just wanted you to know that I feel that I am learning so organically.
I am retaining knowledge easily, and information from the various subjects is integrated perfectly. This is leading me to feel confident in my learnings and teachings. I am experiencing so much positive growth and transformation on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level.
I’ve been on a bit of a beautiful healing journey prior to arriving in Santosha and it feels as though this is exactly what I need to consolidate and expand upon my previous learnings. The beautiful journey of life, my heart is radiating love and I’m so grateful for this experience. I’m exactly where I’m supposed to me and I’m so proud of myself for trusting my intuition about Santosha.
As a surfer I’m loving being able to surf where possible, as a fellow surfer I’m sure you can relate.
I couldn’t be happier spending my days learning about yoga as a system, the main reason I chose this course is because it focuses on the eight limbs. I fell in love with yoga about a year ago and knew there is so much more to it than I was aware that was making me feel so amazing. I came here to explore that and deepen my practice and it’s such a beautiful and life-changing journey already.
I’ve very recently completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training with Santosha. I’m so grateful that this opportunity came up and I was able to learn from the most wonderful and knowledgeable instructors from around the world. There is so much to learn and I have been fully supported both during the course and ongoing.
My intention was originally to deepen my own practice, as I love that inner peace I would always feel when doing yoga, and I wanted to tap into that further. I’ve come away with such amazement at what I learnt as yoga is really so much more than I thought. I’m so happy to have found answers and I want to share my love for yoga with all.
I recently completed my RYT-200 Yoga Teacher Training. It was more than I ever imagined or hoped it could be! I had always wanted to become a certified yoga teacher, but traveled all over the world with my job. As a single Mom of 3 gorgeous daughters I just never took the time for “me”.
I signed up. I learned so much — but especially how to breathe during the asanas. I learned meditation. I learned the philosophy. I LEARNED! And I felt welcome and loved by all the instructors and other students. It was as if I finally found home.
My daily practice has become the center of my day. I know after my practice that I can handle anything life wants to throw at me.
And I am looking forward to life post-covid so that I can give back by teaching seniors and in assisted living facilities. You are never too old!