Yin Yoga & Yoga Energetics

3 Weekend Immersions during winter 2025.  
7 & 8 June • 19 & 20 July • 16 & 17 August. 
​Saturdays 10-5pm. Sundays 9-5pm. 

40-60hr teacher training

the gentle path to inner calm
​somatic yin • sound & breath • yogic subtle body theory

q u i e s c e

quiesce - to become quiet, calm, inwardly silent
this winter...a deep immersion into stillness, awareness and the subtle realms of yoga - for teachers and student alike. In beautiful yin poses held in stillness, our awareness deepens through layers of sound and experience, quietening the mind, calming the nervous system, expanding our field of awareness and shifting our state of being to one of calmness, gentleness, quietness. 

Quiesce: Yin Yoga & Yoga Energetics Teacher Training
Quiesce is an experiential 40-60 hour training designed for those seeking a deeper understanding of yin yoga, somatic movement, breathwork, and the energetics of yoga. If you are a yoga teacher, or a yoga student with an interest of deepening your knowledge, you are welcome to join one or all of these weekend workshops, where we explore the intricate connections between body, breath, and consciousness, integrating ancient yogic wisdom with contemporary somatic practices. The training is designed not only to provide knowledge but also to cultivate an experiential understanding of how these practices lead to quiesce - a profound state of stillness and inner peace.

Training Overview
This immersive training is structured into three weekend workshops spaced out monthly over Winter, the most introspective, reflective and yin time of the year. Each workshop explores particular aspects of yoga energetics as well as related yin and meditation practices. Workshops equal 40 contact hours of training. There is an option to expand this to 60 hours with at home readings, assignments and class planning.

Workshop 1: Foundations of Yin Yoga & Energetic Anatomy
Exploring the gunas (the three qualities of nature), mahabhutas (the five great elements), and doshas (the Ayurvedic mind-body types), this module provides an understanding of how these forces shape our identity, our yoga practice and overall well-being. Through yin yoga, pranayama, and somatic practices, we begin to sense the shifts in our inner landscape, creating space for stillness and equilibrium.

Focus Areas
• Understanding yin yoga as a pathway to deep stillness and release
• The gunas, mahabhutas (five great elements) and doshas as lenses for energetic balance
• Functional anatomy in yin yoga: skeletal variation and safe adaptations
• Somatic yoga practices for interoception and embodied awareness
• Breathwork practices (pranayama) for regulating the nervous system The art of sequencing: harmonising yin and yang

Workshop 2: The Subtle Body – Layers of Being
Delving into the three shariras (physical, subtle, and causal bodies) and the koshas (the five layers of self), this workshop examines the deeper dimensions of personal awareness and transformation. Through breath, movement, and meditation, we learn how to navigate these layers to cultivate a deeper connection to the state of quiesce.

Focus Areas
• Exploring the three shariras (gross, subtle and causal bodies) 
• The five koshas (sheaths of being) and their relevance in practice
• Yin yoga as a gateway to meditative states and subtle awareness
• The relationship between fascia, emotion, and energy flow
• Sound healing and mantra as vibrational medicine 

Workshop 3: Inner Alchemy – Chakras & Nadis
A profound exploration of the chakras, as portals, and nadis, as channels, to energetic balance and self-inquiry. This module integrates movement, breath, and sound to awaken and harmonise the subtle energy centres, guiding us towards a sustained sense of inner stillness and peace.

Focus Areas
• The seven chakras as an energetic map for practice and transformation
•  The nadis and prana vayus: directing energy through intention and breath
• Yin postures to activate, balance, and release energetic blockages
• Mantra, sound, and the vibrational field of consciousness
• Integrating yin yoga and yoga energetics into teaching and self-inquiry


Key Elements of the Training
• Yogic subtle body theory
• Yin yoga and somatic movement practices
• Pranayama (yogic healing breathwork)
• Sound healing and mantra
• Meditation and embodied awareness
• Yin sequencing based on the mandala

Who can attend
This training is for yoga teachers, bodyworkers, and yoga practitioners who wish to deepen their own practice, and refine their ability to guide others into the inner landscapes of yin yoga and somatic movement. It offers both theoretical knowledge and embodied experience, allowing participants to personally feel the profound effects of yin yoga, pranayama, and somatic movement as pathways to quiesce. Join us for a transformative experience that merges philosophy, embodiment, and subtle energy practices in a way that is both accessible and profound.

Our Yin Yoga & Yoga Energetics Teacher Training is both in-person and online. All sessions are live-streamed and recorded.  Attend the centre, join live from your own home, or watch in your own time once the recordings are uploaded to our dedicated course website. Recordings and resources are accessible for two years, for those doing all three modules.

​About the core components of Quiesce Yin Yoga Training...

Yin Yoga
A meditative and introspective practice, yin yoga focuses on holding postures for extended periods, allowing deep release in connective tissues and access to the subtle energetic body. This practice fosters stillness and inner awareness, supporting both physical and energetic balance.

Somatic Yoga
Somatic yoga is 'yoga from the inside', body-guided movements (rather than an adhering to an external form) which reconnect the body and mind, help develop sensory awareness and restore movement patterns. It supports nervous system regulation, enhances embodiment, and integrates subtle shifts in perception and alignment.

Yogic Energetics & Subtle Body Theory
The subtle body is the energetic matrix that extends beyond the physical form, shaping our awareness, emotions, and vitality. The subtle body is composed of prana (life force), chakras, and nadis (energy channels), it is the bridge between our physical and mental and spiritual states. This training delves into ancient yogic models of energy, exploring how they can be applied in modern practice. By understanding these forces, we cultivate greater harmony within and expand our awareness beyond the known self.
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Somatic Theory (Nervous System & Mind-Body Connection)
Somatic practices guide us into self-awareness through movement, breath, and stillness, helping regulate the nervous system. By tuning into our inner experience, we cultivate deeper resilience, emotional balance, and ease in movement and breath.

Yin Sequencing & Mandala Mapping
This training introduces mandala mapping as a way of designing balanced, intentional yin sequences for our own practice or to teach and share. The approach integrates both energetic and anatomical considerations to create holistic and transformative practices.

Verbal and Tactile Cuing
Both voice and touch are powerful healers. Learn to use your voice mindfully and intentionally to facilitate and guide others to calmness, rest and safe self-enquiry. The power of touch - both energetic and tactile - subtly and powerfully softens and soothes. 

Asana Clinics
Our bodies are to be honoured and revered just as they are. The beauty of Yin is that the nuances of our body as it is now, is respected. There is a yielding, softening into the poses of Yin, without force or expectation. We explore the poses and find the variations and props which support us in our practice.

Supporting Elements
In addition to the core teachings, this training integrates sound, mantra and breathwork, all of which are interwoven into the sessions. You'll learn the basics of how to include the following:

• Sound Healing – using voice, crystal bowls, chimes, gongs, and the Rav Vast drum to deepen relaxation and energetic resonance.
• Healing Mantras – sacred yogic mantras which activate vibrational shifts within the body and mind.
• Meditation – techniques to reign in the mind, balance the emotions, and come to quiesce.
• Pranayama – breathwork techniques to regulate energy flow, enhance awareness, and support the nervous system.

at a glance...

Dates

• 7 & 8 June
• 19 & 20 July
• 16 & 17 August

Times

• Saturday 10am-5pm
• Sunday 9am-5pm

Cost 

• $1200 all 3 workshops when you book them together (full access to course platform with recordings and online resources).
• Option to pay upfront when booking, or $400 deposit and balance prior to module 1.
  
• $450 per Workshop (no access to course platform) payable when booking.
• 20% discount for our Hatha Yoga Method 500hr TT graduates on course fee.

Attendance

• in-person in studio.
• join us live online via Zoom.
• Do in your own time, once recordings uploaded to our website.

​Accredited 

• 40 contact hours or
• 60 hours (40hrs + 20hrs home work)
• registered with Yoga Australia.
• Gain CE points.

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All 3 modules together ($1200)
7 & 8 June Module 1 only ($450)
19 & 20 July Module 2 only ($450)
16 & 17 August Module 3 only ($450)

Structure

This immersive training is structured into three workshops, each dedicated to foundational aspects of yoga energetics:

Workshop 1: Our Elemental Foundation

Exploring the gunas (the three qualities of nature), mahabhutas (the five great elements), and doshas (the Ayurvedic mind-body types), this module provides an understanding of how these forces shape our yoga practice and overall well-being. Through yin yoga, pranayama, and somatic practices, we begin to sense the shifts in our inner landscape, creating space for stillness and equilibrium.
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Saturday

• 10.00am – Principles of Yin Yoga and Somatic Yoga
• 11.00am – Lecture: Foundations of Self: the gunas, mahabhutas and doshas
• 12.00pm – Yin yoga practice (mahabhutas - great elements)
• 1.30pm – Lunch break
• 2.30pm – Breathwork & Meditation session (elemental balance)
• 3.00pm – Yin sequencing and Mandala Mapping
• 4.00pm – Intro to sound healing and mantra in Yin

Sunday

• 9.00am – Embodied awareness: somatic movement and breath
• 10.00am – Lecture: Ayurvedic principles & Yin yoga
• 11.00pm – Yin yoga for elemental balance (doshas & gunas)
• 1.00pm – Lunch break
• 2.00pm – Sound, mudra and mantra - elemental balance
• 3.00pm – Asana clinic; tactile and verbal cueing in yin
• 4.30pm – Integration and Q&A 

Workshop 2: The Subtle Self; Layers of Being
Delving into the three shariras (physical, subtle, and causal bodies) and the koshas (the five layers of self), this workshop examines the deeper dimensions of personal awareness and transformation. Through breath, movement, and meditation, we learn how to navigate these layers to cultivate a deeper connection to the state of quiesce.

Saturday

• 10.00am – Welcome and Somatic Yin
• 10.30am – Lecture: The Three Shariras and Stages of Meditation
• 11.30pm – Yin yoga - three bodies
• 1.30pm – Lunch break
• 2.30pm – Yin sequencing and mandala mapping 
• 3.30pm – Pranayama - three bodies
• 4.15pm – Sound & yoga nidra

Sunday

• 9.00am – Somatic Yin (Koshas Awareness)
• 10.00am – Lecture: The Koshas and Layers of Self
• 11.00pm – Yin yoga - 5 Koshas 
• 1.00pm – Lunch break
• 2.00pm – Sound, mudra and mantra - Koshas 
• 3.00pm – Asana Clinic; Power of voice (verbal cuing)
• 4.30pm – Integration and Q&A

Workshop 3: Inner Alchemy; Chakras and Nadis
A profound exploration of the chakras, as portals, and nadis, as channels, to energetic balance and self-inquiry. This module integrates movement, breath, and sound to awaken and harmonise the subtle energy centres, guiding us towards a sustained sense of inner stillness and peace.

Saturday

• 10.00am – Introduction to chakras, nadis and granthis
• 11.00am – Somatic Yin (nadis and granthis)
• 12.00pm – Yin yoga for root and sacral chakras 
• 1.30pm – Lunch break
• 2.30pm – Yin sequencing and mapping using the mandala
• 3.30pm – Yin yoga for the heart chakra
• 4.15pm – Sound healing and chakra mantras

​Sunday

• 9.00am – Somatic Yin (chakras)
• 10.00am  – Lecture: Chakras and the inner healing journey
• 11.00am – Emotional healing - the granthis
• 12.00pm – Yin yoga for throat, third eye and crown chakras
• 1.30pm – Lunch break
• 3.00pm – Asana Clinic; Power of touch (tactile cuing)
• 4.30pm – Final integration and Q&A

Optional home work
There is no obligation to do any additional reading or homework. At completion, you will receive a Certificate for 40 hours.

For those doing the all 3 modules, and wishing to apply what has been learnt and refine their teaching skills, there are readings, assignments and development of class plans to complete in your own time at home. These are assessed and feedback provided. This is the equivalent of 20 hours additional work. On submission of the required work, and following assessment, you will receive a Certificate for 60 hours. 

"Movement becomes meditation, stillness an invitation to quiesce - a profound calm where the mind settles and awareness expands into the unseen. Through yin yoga, breath and healing sound, we attune to the body's wisdom, following its rhythms into spaciousness, quietness, and deep enduring peace."​

facilitator

Quiesce Yin Yoga Teacher Training was developed by Mandy BeckerKnox, creator of the Hatha Yoga Method Teacher Training program, and co-owner of Kookaburra Yoga. Mandy has spent decades on the yogic path, and brings deep knowledge and lived experience to guide students with clarity, kindness and empathy for the full spectrum of human experience, having herself experienced the joys and sorrows of living fully in this world.

In addition to her lifelong immersion in yoga and many trips to India to study closely with her own teachers, Mandy has studied healing arts such as Reiki and Ayurveda, has a Writing and Literature degree, Cert Art & Design, built a successful and creative career as a writer, editor, graphic designer, communications specialist, and spent years as a CEO of a major health charity.

Together, Mandy and Robert visioned and created a life at Kookaburra Creek where harmony with nature, family, community and yoga are central. Mandy is registered with Yoga Australia as a Senior Teacher and Teacher Trainer (1,000+ hours of training, 10,000+ teaching hours). 

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What You'll Gain

• A deeper understanding of yin yoga, somatic movement, and yogic energetics
• Tools for sequencing and mapping yin practices with mandala theory
• Skills in tactile and verbal cueing to refine your teaching
• Awareness of the nervous system's role in embodiment and energetic balance
• Practices to cultivate stillness, deep listening, and presence
• Integration of sound healing, pranayama, and mantra in yin yoga sessions
• Knowledge and confidence to integrate what you have learnt into your personal practice and to teach Yin.

What You Receive

• 40 hours of immersive in-person training across three weekends
• A structured curriculum blending theory, practice, and teaching methodology
• Guided yin yoga practices and breathwork sessions
• Sound healing experience using voice, bowls, gongs, and more
• Printed course materials and detailed practice and teaching guides
• A certificate of completion for continuing education credits. This course is registered with Yoga Australia.
• For those doing all 3 modules - 2 year's access to the course platform with recordings of all sessions and resources to download.
• ​The option to upgrade your qualification to 60hrs on completion of at-home readings, assignments and class plans, which are all assessed with feedback provided.

Professional Competencies and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this training, participants will develop professional competencies and skills in:

• Yin Yoga Practice & Teaching: Ability to design and lead yin yoga classes, incorporating principles of energy awareness.
• Energetic Anatomy & Subtle Body Awareness: Understanding and application of the koshas, chakras, nadis, and prana vayus in yoga practice and teaching.
• Somatic Intelligence & Breathwork: Integration of somatic movement practices and pranayama for personal healing and student guidance.
• Sequencing & Class Planning: Creating safe, balanced, and effective yin yoga sequences tailored to individual needs.
• Facilitating Deep Rest & Healing: Using sound, mantra, and meditation techniques to promote deep relaxation and energetic alignment.
• Holding Space & Teaching Methodology: Cultivating presence, sensitivity, and confidence in guiding students through yin and energetic practices.
• Self-Inquiry & Personal Transformation: Developing a deeper personal practice and the ability to integrate yogic principles into daily life and teaching.

q u i e s c e

A journey into stillness, awareness, and the subtle realms of yoga.
In the quiet embrace of yin, we pause - a sacred merging of breath and being. The body softens into the earth, becoming a vessel for silence, for sensing, for surrender. Through deep release and subtle awareness, we listen beyond the surface, to the murmurs of fascia, the hum of energy, the wisdom held within. Movement becomes meditation, stillness an invitation to quiesce - a profound calm where the mind settles and awareness expands into the unseen. Through this immersion into Yin, we attune to the body's wisdom, following its rhythms into spaciousness. As sound waves ripple through silence, and mantra awakens resonance within, we touch the quiet beneath the noise, returning to the sanctuary within.

Quiesce is our way of being in this world

Teacher trainings at Kookaburra Yoga

The Hatha Yoga Method is our 500 hour, one year, foundation teacher training which brings together the best of the wisdom traditions of yoga with modern mindfulness, neuroscience, yogic psychology, Ayurveda, connection to nature, and traditional and modern approaches to asana biomechanics and movement. The Hatha Yoga Method Yoga & Meditation Foundation Training is the synthesis of a combined 65 years yogic study, practice and teaching experience developed by Kookaburra Yoga founders and directors Mandy BeckerKnox and Robert Becker who have enduring links with gurus, modern yogic masters, and mystical traditions. They have travelled to India many times for the purpose of deep study, enquiry and immersion. 

Our 200hr Meditation Mastery Training, and shorter 30 hour trainings, go more deeply into the topics covered in the foundation course which relate specifically to meditation, mysticism, yoga nidra, and the subtle yogas less commonly taught and practiced.

Through study of the Hatha Yoga Method and its incorporation of the traditional, esoteric and practical, modern approaches you'll learn to become a well-rounded, joyful practitioner of yoga and meditation, a master of your mind and emotions, and to teach and share with a diverse audience with integrity, intelligence and ease. Regardless of the ‘style’ of yoga and meditation you come to teach, your knowledge will be grounded in an ancient, enduring and embodied wisdom.

Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre is in the Perth hills, Western Australia and is a beautiful and spacious purpose-built yoga shala blessed with sacred mantras and sanctified through the presence of thousands of students, teachers and seekers over the last two decades. Surrounded by trees and extensive food gardens you'll be introduced to a yogic way of life, living and learning harmoniously, close to nature.

away from the hustle and bustle, Kookaburra Creek is a beautiful shala, your sanctuary to delve into the higher, quieter practices of yoga

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All 3 modules together ($1200)
7 & 8 June Module 1 only ($450)
19 & 20 July Module 2 only ($450)
16 & 17 August Module 3 only ($450)

Facts & Questions

KOOKABURRA YOGA PROGRAMS

• Established, reputable business. Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre is directed by experienced teachers Robert Becker and Mandy BeckerKnox in Perth, Australia. Kookaburra Creek Yoga is well established having been operating for twenty years.
• ​Health & Safety. Our venue is maintained to a high standard to support the health and wellbeing of participants. We take every precaution to ensure the hygiene and health of participants.
• High quality program. Kookaburra Yoga endorses traditional, authentic and ethical teachers and methods of Yoga. Course and retreat content reflects this standard.
• Socially responsible. We care for people and the planet. All our retreats and programs cause as little harm as possible. We are an entirely vegetarian, eco-friendly and cruelty-free venue.
• Personal development. Kookaburra Yoga presents programs which are an opportunity for personal and professional development. You'll be gently guided to explore limitations and obstacles to achieving your potential and become equipped with the tools, techniques and practical wisdom to evolve and grow. 

Do I need experience in Yoga to attend thIS TEACHER TRAINING?

The Meditation Mastery Teacher Training Program is best suited to yoga and meditation practitioners with some experience and prior exposure to the concepts. It is a prerequisite to have 12 months experience practicing meditation in some capacity. However anyone interested in embarking upon a journey of self enquiry and discovery is invited to attend. The yoga and meditation practices are carefully explained and taught in a caring and respectful manner. Please check for recommended resources and reading prior to attending. The program is also suited to professionals wishing to integrate yoga and yogic meditation into the scope of their existing work.

WHAT ARE THE PAYMENT OPTIONS? 

• $1,200 When booking all 3 modules together.
• Option to pay upfront, or $400 deposit. Balance to be paid prior to Module 1.
• $450 When booking a single module, payable when booking.
• 20% discount for our Hatha Yoga Method 500hr Teacher Training graduates
• You can pay by direct deposit, credit card, paypal.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• ​There is a $100 cancellation fee if you cancel prior to the commencement date of the module you have booked for. All money (except cancellation fee) will be refunded to you.
• If you have booked all 3 modules together, and cancel following Module 1, $550 is payable, and the balance will be returned to you. You lose access to the online course platform.
• If you have booked all 3 modules together, and you cancel following Module 2, $1000 is payable, and the balance will be returned to you.​
• For HYMTT graduates using their 20% discount, the above terms apply, however the amount retained/payable for each module attended is $400.​

What if I am not in perfect condition or if I get sick?

• You should be fine to attend if you are in reasonable health. Please check with your own health care provider if you have any concerns or doubts.
• ​If you become sick or injured during the training, or you need to withdraw for compassionate reasons, then a pro-rata refund can be negotiated, or you can transfer to a future training program.
• If you become sick during your time at Kookaburra Creek, an after hours locum doctor (bulk billed) can be called or you can attend the Armadale Hospital Emergency Department (24 hours emergency) which is 5 minutes by car. 

VENUE DETAILS

• Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre is a purpose-built yoga centre in Bedfordale in the Perth hills with capacity and equipment for 40 students.
• The centre is set on 10 acres of bushland and is quiet and serene conducive to yoga, meditation and reflection.
• The capacity for this training is 36 students. 

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

• clothing for: yoga, walking, warmth, waterproof jacket if raining
• sturdy shoes, water/wind proof jacket for bush walk
• notebook and pen, or laptop if you prefer​ for note-taking​

WHEN CAN I TEACH?

This is a professional development course. To teach yoga professionally, you should already have completed a Foundation Level Teacher Training such as our 12 month 500 hour Hatha Yoga Method Teacher Training. To teach you must have at least a 200hr qualification, public liability and professional indemnity insurance, Senior First Aid Certificate. This teacher training is registered with Yoga Australia as a Continuing Education Course.

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Kookaburra Yoga 
210 Carradine Road, Bedfordale WA 
Email: [email protected]