Yoga Courses Offered 

KNOFF YOGA OFFERS 9 LEVELS OF YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSES:-

The yoga teacher training courses are held at our headquarters in Cairns, Queensland; throughout Australia and overseas.   Our Calendar of Events also provides information on How to Apply, Course fee, Payment & Refund Policy and Application Form.

LEVEL 1 - DISCOVERY  (5 days) 

The Level 1 - Discovery yoga course is the first of our 9 levels.  This yoga teacher training course is specifically designed to get you up and running as a yoga teacher with comprehensive yoga tuition, a Teacher Training Handbook, Level 1 - Discovery Manual and your Teaching Certificate for this level. 

In 5 days you will learn how to teach yoga correctly, safely and engage fully with your students; with 26 asanas, 2 pranayamas, and 3 meditation techniques, as well as yoga philosophy, anatomy & physiology and teaching methodology.

People who do not wish to teach yoga may also attend part, or all, of the yoga Course to intensively deepen their practice.

Pre-requisite:  Regular yoga practice (any style of yoga) for a minimum of 12 months.



LEVEL 2 - CHAIR YOGA  (2 days)

Chair Yoga is a modified form of Hatha Yoga, based on the Knoff Yoga System, which allows people with disabilities, lack of mobility, balance problems, joint challenges, recovering from illness, accidents and operations, or other physical issues, to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a yoga practice.

With the 'Baby Boomers' now entering retirement en mass, this is a great time to learn special skills to teach yoga to an aging population.  The need for Chair Yoga Teachers will be huge and is just starting now.

Pre-requisite:  Regular yoga practice (any style of yoga) for a minimum of 12 months.


LEVEL 3 - FOUNDATION  (3 weeks)

A comprehensive yoga teacher training course with everything you need to teach yoga with confidence and credibility.  Level 3 builds on the yoga skills and knowledge gained in Level 1, but has its own syllabus.

You receive yoga training in 39 asanas, 9 pranayamas, 3 meditation techniques, yoga philosophy, anatomy & physiology and teaching methodology.  You will receive a Teacher Training Handbook, Level 3 - Foundation Manual and your Teaching Certificate.

This yoga course combined with Level 1 - Discovery, is registered with the international Yoga Alliance® (www.yogaalliance.org).  With these certificates you may apply for the 200 Hour registration and use the letters R.Y.T. 200) after your name.

Pre-requisite: Level 1 - Discovery, or a regular yoga practice (any style of yoga) for a minimum of 2 years.


LEVEL 4 - PREGNANCY YOGA (5 days)

When offering yoga classes to the public, you will inevitably have pregnant students wanting to attend and it is essential to know what you are doing and have the skillls to help them access the many health benefits that practicing yoga will bring to both them and their baby.

This Pregnancy yoga teacher training course will give you the knowledge and experience so you can confidently teach pregnant women, either including them in your Discovery or Foundation classes, or in a separate specialized Pregnancy Yoga class.

On four days during the Pregnancy Yoga Course, we will have volunteer pregnant women from the public in a Pregnancy Yoga class, where you observe, take notes and photographs.  During the asana section you will practice these yoga poses to directly experience them, and during Teaching Methodology you will learn how to teach these yoga poses.

You will receive a Teacher Training Handbook, Level 4 - Pregnancy Yoga Manual and your Teaching Certificate.

Pre-requisite: Level 1 - Discovery and Level 3 - Foundation.


LEVEL 5 - YOGA THERAPY A  (5 days)

The Yoga therapy teacher training course covers the wholistic approach to physical and mental well-being that treats acute or chronic ailments, injuries or misalignments by bringing the whole body into symmetry and balance through yoga:    
     -  Postures
     -  Breathing
     -  Meditation
     -  Relaxation
     -  Philosophy

Yoga techniques are adapted to meet the needs and capabilities of the student in personalized one-on-one programmes designed specifically for each person in their situation.  We take photographs of our students doing these poses so they can continue to practice at home.

Yoga therapy is distinct from other forms of conventional therapy in that it works to alleviate localized symptoms as well as addressing the causal and peripheral imbalances that would otherwise allow the problems to re-occur.

Yoga therapy recognizes that the body and mind are interconnected through the agency of the breath and that there is a direct connection between mental and physical states and the condition of the breath.  Long slow, steady yoga breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which creates a feeling of peace and calm (Relaxation Response) and allows the body to heal quickly.

The goal of yoga therapy is for the student to take control of his or her health, not only to alleviate short term discomfort, but also to stay healthy in the long run.

In Yoga Therapy A, you will learn how to work with people suffering mainly from structural misalignments, e.g. back pain, bad posture, herniated discs, knee pain, neck pain, sacroiliac pain, sciatica, scoliosis, weak joints, etc.  There will be Yoga Therapy classes with volunteer students from the public, so you get to experience working with real people, and you will practice these postures and techniques upon yourself and work with the other Teacher Trainees to improve your knowledge and understanding.

You will receive a Teacher Training Handbook, Level 5 - Yoga Therapy Manual and your Teaching Certificate.

Pre-requisite:  Level 1 - Discovery and Level 3 - Foundation.


LEVEL 6 - YOGA THERAPY B  (5 days)

The Yoga Therapy B teacher training course is based on Yoga Therapy A and continues to deepen your knowledge and training.  Now we work with more complicated health issues, as well as structural misalignments and organic problems, e.g. Anxiety, arthritis, asthma, blood pressure, chronic fatigue syndrome, constipation, depression, fatigue, glandular problems, headaches, heart problems, muscle stiffness, post-traumatic stress, respiratory discomfort, etc.

As we rely on public volunteers and their particular health problems, it will depend on who attends as to what exactly is covered in these Yoga Therapy Courses  We make every effort to ensure you experience a range of different health issues.  No two Yoga Therapy Courses (A or B) will be exactly the same, as our volunteers will be different each time.  You can continue to attend these Courses and keep on learning more.

You will receive a Teacher Training Handbook, Level 6 - Yoga Therapy Manual and your Teaching Certificate.

Pre-requisite: Level 1 - Discovery, Level 3 - Foundation and Yoga Therapy A.


LEVEL 7 - INTERMEDIATE  (4 weeks)

This yoga teacher training course follows on from Level 3 - Foundation and follows the same format, but with a new yoga syllabus:  47 asanas, 9 pranayamas, 3 meditation techniques, yoga philosophy, anatomy & physiology and teaching methodology. 

It is important to continue learning in yoga (as in life), especially once you are actively teaching and caught up in the world of yoga business - trying to make a living out of what we love doing.  The levels in the Knoff Yoga System are designed for busy people and professional yoga teachers.  Studying intensively is the most efficient way to utilize your limited and precious time.

By deepening your understanding of the Knoff Yoga System and learning how to teach the Level 7 - Intermediate, you have the opportunity to impact upon a larger group of students, to take them to the next level and to grow your business.  The knowledge you gain will sustain you, your practice and your yoga business for years to come.

This Course combined with Level 1 - Discovery, Level 2 - Chair Yoga, Level 3 - Foundation, Level 4 - Pregnancy Yoga, Level 5 - Yoga Therapy A and Level 6 - Yoga Therapy B, is registered with the international Yoga Alliance® (www.yogaalliance.org).  With this certificate you may apply to the Yoga Alliance for the 500 hour registration and use the letters R.Y.T. 500 after your name.

You will receive a Teacher Training Handbook, Level 7 - Intermediate Manual and your Teaching Certificate.

Pre-requisite:  Level 1 - Discovery and Level 3 - Foundation.


LEVEL 8 - ADVANCED  (4 weeks)

This yoga teacher training course follows on from Level 7 - Intermediate, with the same format, but with a new syllabus: 78 asanas, extensive pranayama, 3 meditation techniques, yoga philosophy, anatomy & physiology and teaching methodology.  

This level of practice and study requires a teacher of great experience in order for you to learn the intricacies and subtleties of igher practice.  If your car wheels are out of alignment - at slow speed you merely wear out your tyres faster, but at higher speeds it can be life threatening.  You need to know what you are doing, and in this Course you will gain both practice and teaching knowledge, in a safe environment.

Level 8 - Advanced and Level 9 - Master, are not registered with any governing body (Yoga Alliance or Yoga Australia) simply because there is not a igh enough standard to recognize it.

Includes Yoga Therapy 2 (structural imbalances continued and organic dysfunctions). This course will help prepare you for the myriad of health issues people have and  help them get well. The principle teacher works with actual people with health issues. There is time to practice with each other and all questions which arise are answered.  The Intermediate and Advanced Levels combined are accredited for the Yoga Alliance® 500 Hour registration (R.Y.T. 500).

You will receive a Teacher Training Handbook, Level 8 - Advanced Manual and your Teaching Certificate.

Prerequisite: Level 1 - Discovery, Level 3 - Foundation and Level 7 - Intermediate.


LEVEL 9 - MASTER  (4 weeks)

On a physical level, the goal of yoga is mastery of principle and technique. On a spiritual level, the goal is cultivating a profound sense of belonging in the universe, of oneness with the life-force.   Being a master is someone who never stops learning, who never stops experimenting, and who never feels that they know everything and has stopped learning. 

Being a master is someone who constantly applies what he or she has learned in yoga to their daily life, to continue improving his/her own life experience. You will gain an extensive overview of the multi-faceted components of this ancient science and learn how to see the simplicity in the complexity.

This Course follows on from Level 8 - Advanced, with the same format, but with a new syllabus: 73 asanas, extensive pranayama, 3 meditation techniques, yoga philosophy, anatomy & physiology and teaching methodology. 

This course is not registered with any governing body (Yoga Alliance or Yoga Australia) simply because there is not a high enough standard to recognize it.

You will receive a Teacher Training Handbook, Level 9 - Master Manual and your Teaching Certificate.

Pre-requisite: Level 1 - Discovery, Level 3 - Foundation, Level 7 - Intermediate and Level 8 - Advanced.