200-hour yoga teacher training

Welcome to Good Culture Club’s first ever 200-hour foundational yoga teacher training, in collaboration with Laura Humphreys.

Over 10 weekends from May to August, immerse yourself in the expansive tradition of yoga, from anatomy & alignment, to philosophy & seamless sequencing.

We’ll cover the depths of yoga’s origins, intricate philosophical topics & their application in the modern world, explore the layers of the physical body, from muscular, to skeletal & neural, & guide you through the tapestry of cueing & the soulful art of teaching.

This teacher training is for anyone with a desire to become a teacher, or to simply get stuck into the deeper details of a holistic yoga practice. Whatever your intention is, this training offers a safe & welcoming space for you to discover your calling.

DATES

Friday, May 30
evening welcome ceremony

Saturday & Sunday

May 31 - June 2
June 7-8
June 14-15
June 21-22
June 28-29
July 12-13
July 19-20
July 26-27
August 2-3
August 9-10

What’s included in your training…

  • Sadhana

    Learn to establish a daily Sadhana practice of Asana, Pranayama & Meditation, allowing you to embody the yoga path & traditions & cultivate strong foundations for your ongoing practice.

  • Mastery of alignment

    Unpack & rebuild yoga postures to understand the physical & energetic alignment of the yoga practice, with ‘blueprints’ to safely practice & teach asana.

  • History & philosophy

    Understand the traditional & philosophical context of yoga’s ancient origins, including the Yoga Sutras, 8 limbs of yoga & historical texts.

  • Anatomy & physiology

    Understand the way the body functions, from muscular & nervous systems to the skeletal system, to deepen your own practice & design bio-mechanically sound sequences.

  • Hands-on assists

    We encourage you to build trusting, nurturing relationships with your students when teaching, incorporating hands-on adjustments to support their alignment & neural pathways.

  • Business of yoga

    Learn key business skills needed to promote yourself as a yoga teacher, set boundaries & create an ethical living from your teaching.

  • Sequencing & cueing

    Unlock a deeper understanding of vinyasa krama (movement with breath) & acquire the knowledge that will empower you to structure safe, seamless classes, infused with philosophy & pranic integrity, along with tools for mastering effective & clear cueing.

  • Metaphysical anatomy

    Delve into the metaphysical aspects of our energetic system, the information stored & processed here, the areas of the body governed & how to apply this to your classes & teachings.

  • Unlimited studio membership

    Teacher trainees will receive unlimited membership to the Good Culture Club studio for the duration of your training, as a way of facilitating practical assessments & helping lay the groundwork for an ongoing, dedicated practice.

Investment

Course Price $4495 inc GST

Early Bird $3995 inc GST - closes April 12.

$500 deposit is due upon application.

The deposit is non-refundable unless your application is not accepted. The amounts listed above includes your $500 deposit.

Meet your teachers

  • Mahara Shala

    Laura completed her first 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2009, diving deep into endless hours of practice & self study.

    Now with more than a 1000 hours of yoga training & over a decade of teaching & experience, she draws upon the knowledge of many lineages & feels sincerely honoured to share the offerings of her teachers & mentors.

    Renowned for her sold-out classes and flawless hands-on assists , Laura has contributed extensively to the Australian yoga scene, from the Gold Coast, to Mudgee & the Sunshine Coast.

    Laura is considered a "teacher’s teacher" & has a passion for mentoring other teachers to advance their skills & refine their craft.

    Her exceptional hands-on & verbal assists are built upon a deep understanding of alignment of hours spent on her own mat, which is evident throughout her classes & are the backbone of her signature Master of Alignment offering.

  • Good Culture Club

    Beginning her teaching journey with a 200-hour training in Mudgee in 2018, under the thoughtful guidance of Laura Humphreys, Hannah has developed a grounding, creative & nurturing teaching style.

    Hannah holds the strong belief that yoga is for everyone & that the ancient practice, when shared respectfully, can bring about deep healing, growth & connection.

    After teaching countless classes & students across Mudgee, Hannah opened the Good Culture Club yoga studio in 2023, with over 1000 classes under her belt since launching.

    In the years since her first training, Hannah has completed an additional 100 hours of training on the physicality of yoga, authentic roots of the yoga tradition & advanced alignment & asana.

    Having first walked this path with Laura several years ago, it’s an honour for Hannah to come full circle & be co-facilitating this training for other passionate yogis in Mudgee.

What you’ll receive

  • The skills & knowledge required to teach vinyasa yoga

  • Unlimited membership to the studio for the duration of your training

  • • In-depth printed training manual

  • Supportive network of teachers & students to learn alongside

What’s required

  • A reading list - which will be sent out when signing up for the training - of a couple of essential books to buy & read, along with some helpful recommendations

  • A consistent yoga practice is required throughout your training & ideally in the lead-up to, with part of your training involving class participation, assisting & observation

  • Written & practical assessments, in order to graduate with your completed certificate