Transformation through Yoga Therapy
Our students experience profound healing through Yoga Therapy.
Kate
After two years of struggling to conceive and a diagnosis of stage 4 endometriosis, Kate was preparing to begin IVF when she came to yoga therapy. Through a personalised practice focused on creating a fertile, nurturing inner environment, something shifted. Just eight weeks later, she conceived naturally and today, she is the proud mother of a beautiful baby boy.
Yogic Wisdom offers a 650 Hour Post Graduate Training in Yoga Therapy
Our next 2-year training starts in February 2026
We offer a hybrid course with live online classes & in person weekends.
We offer Yoga Therapy Training in the Krishnamacarya Lineage.
Our training location is on the Central Coast accessible for students from Sydney, Newcastle and Hunter Regions.
Our Yoga Therapy course is accredited with Yoga Australia.
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Imagine how it would feel to…
- Experience the joy of helping others through simple yoga practices
- Help people heal from chronic and serious health issues
- Empower those who have suffered for a long time, or want to avoid invasive medical treatment.
What is Yoga Therapy?
Yoga Therapy is a fast growing field of complementary therapy in Australia. Studying Yoga Therapy takes you beyond teaching general classes and into the space of empowering students who have injury or illness. The practice is developed within a professional therapeutic context and draws on the tools of yoga in a one-to-one setting.
A Yoga Therapy session may include:
Discussion on student history associated with the student’s health issues
A physical assessment
The design of a personalised practice to suit the specific needs of the individual
Other lifestyle and dietary guidelines
You're empowered to respond to a wide range of illnesses
In each subject you will learn about the health issue, how the medical system responds, and the Yoga Therapy tools to help the student.
Autoimmune Conditions
Yoga for conditions such as asthma, allergies, MS, Crohn’s, autoimmune deficiency, coeliac, rheumatoid arthritis, immune imbalances and more.
Mental Health
Tools for conditions such as insomnia, anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, emotional imbalance and more.
Cancer
Support recovery from cancers such as leukemia, melanoma, lymphoma, cancers of the breasts, lungs, throat, prostate, cervix, bowel, kidney, liver and more.
Women’s & Men’s Health
Help women’s conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids, irregular menstruation, fertility, menopause and men’s health concerns around the prostate and more.
Cardiac, Respiratory & Blood
Support for heart disease, DVT, high/low blood pressure, asthma, COPD, sinusitis, bronchitis, emphysema, anaemia, blood cell production and more.
Digestive, Elimination & Metabolic
Address IBS, acid reflux, peptic ulcers, gallstones, hernias, liver and kidney health, constipation, UTIs, hemorrhoids, diabetes, thyroid issues and more.
Brain & Nervous System
Help for migraine, vertigo, tinnitus, brain injury, stroke, epilepsy, dementia, parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions.
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Relieve back pain, spinal issues such as slip disc, scoliosis, spondylitis, kyphosis, joint issues, tendonitis, arthritis, injury recovery, chronic conditions and more.
Yoga Foundations
Learn what yoga therapy is, the role of the therapist, how to assess and support the whole person, and foundational philosophy that underpins the therapy.
Yoga Psychology & Subtle Body
Understand more deeply the chakras, samskaras, subtle layers of the mind and energy body and how it relates to health issues and how to address them.
Ayurveda & Gut-mind connection
Learn the basics about the Dhatu, Dosha, Mala & Agni, application of tools such as pulse examination, and learn the modern research on gut-mind connection.
Meet our Teachers
Our qualified teachers bring their unique Yoga Therapy expertise
Deepa Gupta
Deepa has trained as a Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist in both Australia and India within the Krishnamacarya lineage. Deepa has supported students in healing with a variety of health issues such as stroke, breast cancer, neck injury, disc herniation, frozen shoulder, hypertension, multiple sclerosis and anxiety. Deepa’s mission is to help her students light up as they heal, and help them recognise that they aren’t defined by their illness, but how they respond to it. She brings this expertise to the Yoga Therapy Training.
Annie Phelps
Annie has 35 years’ experience as a practicing physiotherapist, giving her a deep practical knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Her studies in the Krishnamacharya lineage of Yoga and Yoga Therapy have deepened and extended her application of this knowledge. It has also proven that there is nothing Yoga cannot touch and revive, be it physical, emotional, mental and/or spiritual. Annie has qualifications as a Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist and a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
Simone Hollier
Simone is a qualified Yoga Teacher, Naturopath, Herbalist, Nutritionist and Yoga Therapist. Her mission is to nurture, educate and empower people to achieve better health and vitality using natural therapies that are both traditionally and scientifically proven to be effective. She is passionate about helping support people in achieving their health goals by restoring balance, health and wellbeing in a holistic and sustainable way.
Sarah Dunn
Sarah is a qualified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist based on the Central Coast. She has studied with Yogic Wisdom in the Krishnamacharya lineage, and is passionate about reducing the impacts of stress and burnout on the mind and body. Combining her background in counselling with yoga therapy, Sarah supports mental and emotional health through compassionate, practical yogic tools.
Alissa Hattersley
Alissa has been practicing yoga for many years and is a qualified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist based on the Central Coast. Having studied with Yogic Wisdom in the Krishnamacharya lineage, Alissa cares deeply about supporting her students to connect with the heart, and work with the Prana and the Mind to address their health issues. Having lived with and supported many who have Autoimmune conditions, Alissa is passionate about supporting new therapists to help those living with Autoimmune issues.
Deepa Gupta
Deepa has trained as a Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist in both Australia and India within the Krishnamacarya lineage. Deepa has supported students in healing with a variety of health issues such as stroke, breast cancer, neck injury, disc herniation, frozen shoulder, hypertension, multiple sclerosis and anxiety. Deepa’s mission is to help her students light up as they heal, and help them recognise that they aren’t defined by their illness, but how they respond to it. She brings this expertise to the Yoga Therapy Training.
Annie Phelps
Annie has 35 years’ experience as a practicing physiotherapist, giving her a deep practical knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Her studies in the Krishnamacharya lineage of Yoga and Yoga Therapy have deepened and extended her application of this knowledge. It has also proven that there is nothing Yoga cannot touch and revive, be it physical, emotional, mental and/or spiritual. Annie has qualifications as a Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist and a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
Simone Hollier
Simone is a qualified Yoga Teacher, Naturopath, Herbalist, Nutritionist and Yoga Therapist. Her mission is to nurture, educate and empower people to achieve better health and vitality using natural therapies that are both traditionally and scientifically proven to be effective. She is passionate about helping support people in achieving their health goals by restoring balance, health and wellbeing in a holistic and sustainable way.
Sarah Dunn
Sarah is a qualified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist based on the Central Coast. She has studied with Yogic Wisdom in the Krishnamacharya lineage, and is passionate about reducing the impacts of stress and burnout on the mind and body. Combining her background in counselling with yoga therapy, Sarah supports mental and emotional health through compassionate, practical yogic tools.
Alissa Hattersley
Alissa has been practicing yoga for many years and is a qualified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist based on the Central Coast. Having studied with Yogic Wisdom in the Krishnamacharya lineage, Alissa cares deeply about supporting her students to connect with the heart, and work with the Prana and the Mind to address their health issues. Having lived with and supported many who have Autoimmune conditions, Alissa is passionate about supporting new therapists to help those living with Autoimmune issues.
Our Students love the feeling that a regular Yoga practice brings
Frequently asked Questions
1. What are the pre-requisites for undertaking this training?
You will need a 350-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification to be eligible for this Yoga Therapy Course. If you have done a 200 hours teacher training, you may do an online bridging course with us to become eligible for Yoga Therapy Training. We also welcome applicants with qualifications in allied health fields looking to integrate yoga therapy into their practice.
Applicants should have teaching experience, a personal Yoga practice, and hold a current First Aid Certificate.
2. What is the benefit of this training being registered with Yoga Australia?
Yoga Australia is the leading professional body for yoga therapists in Australia. Being registered means the training meets nationally recognised standards in content, delivery, and assessment. Training with a registered provider adds credibility to your qualification and increases employability in the industry and trust with students.
3. Can I do this training alongside work and parenting?
Yes the 650 hours is spread across two years which allows for space and time to understand and integrate the teachings, amongst work and parenting commitments. It offers a blend of in-person and online study during school terms. Most classes are recorded and available to watch later and we also offer ongoing support and flexibility where possible to help you to complete the training.
4. Do you offer support for students with disabilities or special needs?
We are committed to making our training accessible and inclusive for everyone. If you live with a disability or have specific support needs, please get in touch so we can chat about how to best support your learning journey.