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Moksha Meditation Mastery An in-depth experiential, practical and informative training in yogic meditation, mindfulness and yoga nidra. Designed for those who are interested in delving deeply into the meditative, spiritual and philosophical traditions of yoga with a view to establishing and deepening your personal practice and understanding. This is combined with contemporary psychological theory and understanding of the brain, nervous system, trauma awareness, and teaching methods.
Moksha Meditation Mastery is a 200 hour certified teacher training program hosted here at Kookaburra Creek with centre directors and senior teachers Mandy Becker-Knox and Robert Becker over 6 months. The training begins with a 1 day introductory workshop, then 6 monthly weekend modules, Sunday evening student-led meditations (online) 3 times a month, home practices, study, assignments and readings. There is also a 'general participation' pathway for those who would like to attend the training without the workload of completing the Teacher Training requirements. Taking this pathway is purely experiential, without the home study and theory. Subject to availability, each of the weekend modules can also be booked as stand-alone workshops. The training focuses on the meditative, philosophical and mystical traditions of Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, Vedanta and Tantra. Across six modules you will learn meditation approaches from these traditions, the methods and components which make up a personal meditation practice, the underlying philosophies, and theories of the mind, consciousness, divinity and mysticism as taught by the great sages, saints and scholars of yoga.This is balanced with a contemporary understanding of the mind, the brain, and the human experience. The Moksha Meditation Mastery Teacher Training has been designed to be an immersive and deeply experiential exploration of the inner self and our relationship with the material and spiritual world. Your study and practice is complemented with modern theories of the self from psychological, psychotherapeutic, neuroscience and somatic perspectives. Our goal is Self-realisation – to know ourselves, to become happy and wise, and to help guide and support others on their own journey towards Self-realisation. Your journey to becoming a meditation teacher requires self-study — deep, honest inner work, contemplation and a willingness to transform from within and grow in wisdom. We welcome yoga and meditation practitioners, yoga teachers, allied professionals who would like to know more about yogic meditation and to apply what they learn both personally as deep practitioners and professionally as teachers. Yoga is a comprehensive and holistic system and philosophy of self-knowledge. In the modern world there is a needed emphasis on the physicality of yoga and in particular the yoga asana, breathwork and relaxation methods which bring about a light, supple, healthy body and relaxed, regulated nervous system. This provides a stable foundation for deeper exploration and study. Most yoga teacher trainings are focussed on this dimension of yoga. The Meditation Mastery Training takes practitioners further into the philosophy, theory and higher realms of yogic practice and experience. This training will enable you to more confidently and knowledgeably practice and share yogic meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, yoganidra and relaxation sessions with your community or in your work. Now, more than ever, the world needs yoga and meditation teachers and leaders with the knowledge, skills, awareness and expertise to guide others to be peaceful, calm, grounded and resilient - the qualities which come about through meditation mastery. |
at a glance... 2025 dates Saturdays 10am-6pm & Sundays 9am-5pm Attend In-studio, from home (Zoom), or later. Introduction to Meditation Mastery 23 February 10am-4pm Weekend Modules Module 1: 22, 23 Mar Module 2: 26, 27 April Module 3: 24, 25 May Module 4: 21, 22 June Module 5: 19, 20 July Module 6: 22, 23 August Student-led sessions
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Introductory Workshop
Sunday 23 February. 10am-4pm Weekend Module Dates Module 1: 22, 23 Mar Module 2: 26, 27 April Module 3: 24, 25 May Module 4: 21, 22 June Module 5: 19, 20 July Module 6: 22, 23 August Weekend Module Times Saturdays 10am-6pm Sundays 10am-5pm Attend In-studio, from home (we livestream with Zoom), or come to the content later once we have uploaded it to the course web platform. Guided Practice and Teaching Practicum
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200 hour training6 x Weekend Workshops 100 contact hours 70 non-contact hours - study Practicum - Student led meditations 20 hours - contact (participation) Mentoring 2 hours - contact (mentoring) 8 hours - non-contact (preparation) 130 contact hours + 70 non-contact hours 200 HOURS |
away from the hustle and bustle, this beautiful shala is your sanctuary to delve into the higher, quieter practices of yoga |
The Hatha Yoga Method founders and teachers are Robert Becker and Mandy BeckerKnox. The Hatha Yoga Method is based upon their combined 60 years experience in yoga, particularly the Hatha Yoga of Krishnamacharya, the Raja Yoga of Swami Sivananda and the yoga of the great sages and mystics of the past. They maintain their connection to the source through an enduring relationship with teachers and mentors A.G. Mohan and Indra Mohan, two of the great masters of traditional and contemporary yoga. |
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Robert Becker
Robert was initiated into yoga in Cape Town, South Africa by his Guru Swami Venkatesananda of the Sivananda lineage at the age of 20. He has dedicated his life to teaching and sharing traditional yoga and built and founded Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre in 1998. Robert has a Masters degree in Social Work and works professionally in the field. He is known for the depth of his yogic and vedantic knowledge, his astute wisdom, gentle guidance and sense of fun. Robert has been practising and teaching yoga for over 40 years in South Africa, Mauritius, India and Australia. Robert was initiated into yoga and meditation at the age of 20 by his Diksha Guru HH Sri Swami Venkatesanandaji Maharaj of the Sivananda tradition, Rishikesh and was given the spiritual name Narayan. Robert spent many years practising intensively living in ashrams and travelling in India before settling into family life. In the 1990s Robert built the magnificent Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre in honour of his Guru which he co-directs with Mandy, with whom he shares the spiritual journey. The centre has been blessed by some great souls (Mahatmas) over the past twenty years. Sri Swami Ramakrishna of the Amritanandamayi Mission has visited a number of times, Sri Somanatha Maharishi of Hyderabad introduced the centre to Mano Yoga. Robert teaches a dynamic style of Integral Hatha Yoga based on the tradition of Patanjali's Raja Yoga. Asanas and Pranayama are used to guide aspirants seeking a deeper experience of meditation. Robert has a Masters degree in Psychiatric Social Work and is a skillfull life coach and group facilitator. He worked professionally in the field before integrating his professional expertise with yogic life, and strives to integrate a working life in the world with a love of yoga and meditation and the responsibilities of being a householder, husband and father. This is the challenge many face today, spiritualising day to day life. Mandy BeckerKnox Mandy is a Senior Yoga teacher registered with Yoga Australia (accredited at 1000+ hours education; 10,000+ hours teaching). She was initiated into yoga at the age of 20 and has practiced and taught since then. She has studied with renowned masters, and spent a lifetime learning, integrating and sharing. She is a natural leader and in her professional life was an Editor, Designer and recently CEO of a healthcare not-for-profit organisation. Mandy is deeply committed to creating safe and sacred spaces for participants to experience the wonders of yoga - both at Kookaburra Yoga, through online programs, and on retreats around the world. Mandy has studied and practiced yoga since 1990 when she was twenty years old in both India and Australia. She has taught yoga for over twenty five years in Perth, India, and on international retreats. Over this time she has had the great privilege of travelling to India many times for extended periods studying directly with teachers and masters of yoga. Mandy's primary influences and long-term mentors are A.G. Mohan and Indra Mohan of the Svastha Yoga and Ayurveda, Chennai. Mandy continues to study closely with the Mohans. In addition to this Mandy has studied yoga with:
Mandy has been a resident in the following ashrams and spiritual centres:
Mandy is certified (by Svastha Yoga) to teach Hatha Yoga and has an ongoing relationship with her teachers AG Mohan and Indra Mohan, founders of Svastha Yoga. She has studied Ayurveda at the Australian Institute of Holistic Medicine, and has undertaken additional teacher training in Yin Yoga and is certified by Jo Phee (assistant to Paul Grilley, a founder of Yin Yoga) to teach Yin Yoga. Mandy considers being still in nature to be the greatest of all spiritual teachers, and seeks out inspiration through immersions in the sublime landscapes of this wondrous planet. Her yoga journey has been an integration of these teachings over time and deep personal experience. Her teaching style is practical, relevant and spiritual - with an emphasis on a safe and meaningful practice which leads students towards health of the body and peace of mind. Mandy has developed comprehensive courses, programs, manuals and teacher trainings for all levels of students and is particularly focussed on nurturing absolute beginners - ensuring those new to yoga receive a comprehensive introduction to the teachings of yoga. Professionally, Mandy has a BA in English, is a qualified Graphic Designer with a career spanning decades in evolving roles which included working as a writer, editor, graphic designer, publishing and mass communications specialist, communications manager, and most recently as Chief Executive Officer of a health organisation for 5 years. Mandy is an inspiring, highly regarded leader. She brings together her creativity, research, love of organising, and passion for yoga to create and deliver Kookaburra's yoga, retreat and teacher training programs. Mandy’s personal practice and the integration of the wisdom teachings of yoga inform every aspect of her life, and have been a guiding influence through the challenges and joys of raising a family and professional life. Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre The training and retreat takes place at Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre which is a purpose-built yoga studio located in Bedfordale, in the hills of Perth, 40 minutes from the CBD and Fremantle on 10 acres of natural bushland. The building is made from natural wood and glass according to Vastu Shastra design principles and is a space dedicated to yoga, meditation and healing. Robert and Mandy own and direct the centre. On the property there is also a residence with an extensive and beautiful kitchen garden where we enjoy meals and time together during the training; accommodation options including a railway carriage apartment, studios for meditation and sleeping; tranquil places for walking, meditation and camping. It is truly a place of peace and sanctuary for the many people who have visited and stayed over the decades. In addition to the yoga centre, Kookaburra Creek has 3 other buildings, including accommodation for up to 20 people, and an organic garden where much of the food prepared for retreats is grown. Kookaburra Creek is truly a place in harmony with nature. It is an eco-friendly property powered by the sun utilising the pure, soft spring water which rises higher up the hill. Classes are often accompanied by the sounds of kookaburras, crickets, frogs, birds and the breeze between the branches of the trees. Time in nature is incorporated into retreat programs giving participants the opportunity to absorb the peace and beauty of this very special place. Kookaburra Yoga Kookaburra Yoga's integrative approach brings together Hatha, Raja and Tantra Yogas in a way which is respectful of the traditions and mindful of the objectives of modern practitioners and is beneficial on every level of being. The approach has been systemised as is now known as ‘the Hatha Yoga Method’. Hatha Yoga classes are often the starting point for many people who may eventually enquire into the more meaningful and spiritual paths of yoga. For this reason Kookaburra Yoga classes always incorporate the key components of the Hatha Yoga Method: Bhava, Mudra, Pranayama, Asana, Vichara (enquiry), Vidya (knowledge), Dharana (meditation) and consideration of mindfulness in everyday living. Kookaburra Yoga's classes at Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre and on our retreat programs are informed by both traditional teachings and this modern integrative approach, ensuring they are relevant, accessible and safe for all levels of practitioners. Hatha Yoga classes are often the starting point for many people who may eventually enquire into the more meaningful and spiritual paths of yoga. |
We are seekers
From a young age, on different continents, we discovered yoga and then sought out the great masters of traditional yoga in the ashrams of India. Over the years we immersed ourselves in the powerful, transformative practices and methods of various yoga traditions with the guidance and blessings of our teachers and gurus. It became our path and dharma to find each other, to share this lifetime, raise our family, and bring together our experience, knowledge and commitment to share the beauty, power and grace of traditional yoga to benefit others. It was with this intent we created Kookaburra Yoga and the Hatha Yoga Method. |
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Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre
Directors Robert Becker & Mandy BeckerKnox 210 Carradine Road, Bedfordale WA 6112 Australia Email: [email protected] Phone +61 8 9399 1000 |
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