Yoga Teacher Training Melbourne
(Iyengar Yoga)

Our teacher training program is built on three core pillars:

• The development of your personal yoga practice
• The study of teaching methodology
• Yoga philosophy

At Luna Yoga, we believe that confident teaching comes from lived experience. Your personal practice is central to the program and forms the foundation for everything you will learn and share as a teacher.

Students may also join the program for personal development, without the intention to teach.

The two-year program includes a blend of structured training, guided practice, and independent study.

Contact hours include:

• Teacher Training Sessions (approximately every third Friday, 6:00am–12:00pm)
• Wednesday Led Practice (6:00–8:00am)
• Thursday Pranayama & Meditation via Zoom (6:30–7:30am)
• Friday Trainee Group Practice (6:00–8:00am)
• Early Morning Intensives
• Observing and assisting in classes

Non-contact commitment includes:

• Daily personal practice (1–2 hours)
• Homework and assignments
• Recommended reading

This program requires a disciplined and committed approach, supporting meaningful transformation over time.

The program runs over two years, with a consistent rhythm designed to build depth and confidence.

Friday Teacher Training Sessions
Held approximately every three weeks (28 sessions total), including:

• Practice 6:00–8:30am
• Group breakfast 8:30 – 9:30am
• Lecture, discussion, and teaching practice 9:30–12:00 noon

Early Morning Intensives
One per six-week block (approx. 16 total), Monday to Thursday mornings.

Led Practice
Weekly sessions where trainees progressively develop confidence leading classes.

Pranayama & Meditation
Weekly guided sessions via Zoom.

Observing & Assisting
A key part of the program, offering real-world teaching insight and experience.

This yoga instructor training Melbourne program provides a structured curriculum across practice, teaching, and philosophy.

Development of Personal Practice

• Building a consistent and sustainable practice
• Understanding sequencing and energetic action
• Developing observation, sensitivity, and intuition
• Pranayama and mental focus

Elements of Teaching

• Clear and precise communication
• Voice, language, and instruction
• Demonstration and student observation
• Safe adjustments and use of props
• Class sequencing and structure
• Teaching students with injuries or specific needs
• Responsibilities and qualities of a yoga teacher

Yoga Philosophy

• The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
• History of yoga
• Foundational philosophical concepts

Vivienne O’Brien is a senior Level 3 Iyengar Yoga teacher with over 35 years of experience..

She founded Luna Yoga in 2000. She has trained extensively with Peter Thomson and travelled to Pune, India for classes with the Iyengar family. Her teaching is grounded in deep knowledge, ongoing mentorship, and a lifelong dedication to the practice.

This program reflects her experience, offering a thoughtful and progressive path into teaching.

Applicants should:

• Have a strong interest in yoga
• Have practised Iyengar Yoga for at least three years

No advanced level is required. A general level of competency and commitment is sufficient to begin.

Certification Pathway

Graduates of this yoga teacher training Melbourne program will be prepared to undertake Iyengar Yoga certification assessment.

Requirements include:

• Minimum 300 hours of teacher training
• 100 hours of supervised assisting
• Endorsement from your training teacher

Additional requirements may include anatomy study, CPR certification, and insurance.

Places in the program are limited.

Contact us for information on the date of the next intake and to discuss whether the program is right for you.

For further information on the IYENGAR YOGA Teacher Training Program in Melbourne, get in touch with Vivienne O’Brien at Luna Yoga today by calling 0409 489 006. Alternatively, you can also contact us online and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.