Level 2 Yoga Teacher Training Course (RYT-300)
Re-immerse to deepen your understanding, broaden your experience and power-charge your teaching
Enrich your teaching skills and personal practice, and evolve from Mastery to Artistry
Your power as an authentic teacher of yoga comes from a broad and consistently applied personal experience of yoga sadhana under expert guidance. Time to take things to the next level! We will:
Immerse in the essence of yoga – Study the traditional approach to postures, pranayama, meditation, Ayurveda, philosophy, kirtan, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, mindfulness and more
Study Ancient Vedic Yoga Kriyas – Experience the healing power of rarely taught Vedic health routines during our morning rituals
Practice and hone your craft – Receive essential guidance and in-depth feedback from our highly experienced senior yoga teacher trainers
Expand your workshop repertoire – Enjoy a variety of 2-hour workshops with senior yoga teachers followed by a 3-hour unpack of each session so you can fully grasp the science and concept, and replicate it for your own students
Hone your presentation skills – Fine tune your classes by learning how to present even more powerfully
Explore the Ayurvedic lifestyle – Find out more about diet, fasting, and detox practices
Learn yoga texts – Understand Bhagvad Gita, Yoga Sutras and other yoga texts at a new level of depth
Deepen your understanding of Anatomy and physiology – Learn more about the parasympathetic nervous system and the combination of focus on the breath
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Upgrade to RYT-500 Yoga Alliance International Certification and stand out in an ever more competitive market
300hr Yoga Course
Several short immersions across a full year, back at the Krishna Village you know and love
Live and breathe the spirit of Bhakti Culture - the yoga of love
Teach classes and/or workshops with REAL students and receive expert feedback to hone your craft as a teacher
Bring your business questions or challenges and let's brainstorm how to take things to the next level
Gain your RYT-500 certification to increase your visibility in the yoga industry
... And not to forget: Come home to a tribe of like-minded people
To see if this experience is for you, read our FAQ for Yoga Teacher Trainees and have a look at our Code of Conduct. If you are dealing with any physical or mental health issues or eating disorders, please also check our Are you ready page to make sure this is a suitable course for you.
Retreat Option
Interested to gain the knowledge and have an in-depth yoga retreat immersion but don't need the certification? We’d love to have you join us! Skip assessments, seva work, class preparation and teaching commitments and enjoy plenty of additional free time to read and relax or explore the beautiful Tweed region and the beach. Contact us to find out more and claim the Retreat Rebate!
Meet your teachers
Lila, Laxmivan, Henrike, Jacqui and the other teachers are Bhakti Yogis and have all been living a healthy, wholesome, yogic lifestyle for many years. Between them, they have run several yoga retreat centres and yoga schools and taught thousands of classes in the yoga, philosophy and personal development realm.
Lila Kirtana
Course Creator & Head Teacher
Lila was first attracted to the yogic lifestyle in 2005. During the 3 years she spent deeply immersed in studies as a Vedic nun in an ashram, Lila completed her Level 1 and 2 500 hour certification and has been teaching yoga ever since. From 2008 onwards Lila has worked full time as a yoga teacher trainer and retreat manager in Byron Bay [Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching, RYT-500, Cert IV in Training and Assessment, YACEP]. She completed Pre/Postnatal Yoga training with Bliss Baby Yoga in 2012 and began to teach regularly on their courses until 2016, and after becoming a mother, Lila completed a Children's Yoga teacher training with Zenergy Yoga in 2014 and has run several terms of children's yoga classes in Preschool, Primary school and High school. In 2017 she completed a 50 hour Yin Yoga certification, and a Yoga for Mental Health qualification in 2019 and 2020.
Lila has been the course creator and head yoga teacher trainer at the Krishna Village Eco Yoga centre full time since 2016, and has accredited over 300 teachers in that time. She is a passionate advocate for women's health and the environment, and also teaches on the Prenatal courses run at Krishna Village and various retreats around the shire.
Lila also is a mother to two gorgeous children, holds a Diploma of Remedial Massage, plays various musical instruments and is the lead singer of the enCHANTed kirtan band which holds regular kirtan evenings and performs at various Yoga Festivals, and has a deep knowledge and understanding of Ayurveda through years of study and regular trips to India. Lila is a passionate Bhakti yogi inspired to share the things she loves through her yoga classes and her joy of chanting.
Michael 'Laxmivan'
Head Teacher
Michael began his yoga journey at the age of 20 when he left his profession as a studio musician and joined a bhakti Yoga Monastery. For the next 10 years he travelled Australia, New Zealand and India as a brahmachari monk, daily studying the traditional yogic canons and engaging in strict daily yogic sadhana.
After another 6 years as a traditional Vedic (Hindu) priest, he took an interest in the more physical aspects of yoga and successfully completed a 3-year diploma course with Satyananda Yoga, before finally finding his passion with Power Vinyasa.
Since then he’s been certified by Baron Baptiste, became certified with Anti Gravity level 2, founded one of Australia’s most successful regional yoga studios, and has helped develop and facilitate many teacher training programs in Australia.
As a teacher trainer, Michael brings with him great integrity and depth, forged by more than 31 years of strict, yet joyful daily practice. His teaching is full of compassion, humour and authenticity, with a deep respect for tradition, but without being over zealous.
Henrike Schreer
Marketing & former Krishna Village Manager
Henrike is one of the co-founders of the Krishna Village Retreat Center and was (co-)managing it for six years from 2013-2019. She has returned in 2023 part-time to take the marketing under her wings again. She loves the creative challenge of business development and marketing for heart-centred businesses and will share her passion for creating win-win scenarios and 'good' business.
In her Level 2 classes, Henrike will support you in clarifying your vision. In a 'hot seat' style format, she will discuss real life business/marketing challenges the trainees are facing, to challenge and expand the business minds of all students involved.
Jacqui Hunt
Course Assistant
Jacqui first began her yoga journey, seemingly by accident, at a vulnerable time in her life. What she found was far beyond her imagination, a deep resonance with the philosophy, non-competitive mindset and opportunity for healing from a holistic perspective. She first immersed herself in yogic studies at Krishna Village with her Level 1 Yoga Teacher Training, and has since added to her qualifications with Level 2 Teacher Training, Transpersonal Therapy and Trauma Informed Counselling.
She interweaves all her modalities into her teachings, to offer a holistic healing experience. Since completing her studies, Jacqui has consistently taught in yoga studios, rehabilitation centres and high schools, as well as the Woodford Folk Festival and more. She has poured her passion into creating workshop content, contributing to and assisting various Yoga Teacher Trainings and producing content online.
She is in true loving service, deeply passionate about her work, with the intention of using her knowledge to create a safe, loving and enjoyable experiences for all students.
Bec Isaacs
Guest Facilitator - Yin Yoga Anatomy
Bec is a dedicated practitioner, teacher, teacher trainer and mentor. Originally from Canada, Bec moved to Australia in 2014. She spent two and a half years living at the Byron Yoga Centre practicing and studying yoga intensely. She is one of their senior teachers and currently runs and teaches on a variety of teacher trainings and courses.
Growing up as a high-level athlete, Bec became fascinated with the body/mind connection through the process of personal injury and recovery. This is what inspired her to study Biology, Anatomy and Psychology in University. With a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology & Physical Education, Becs’ knowledge of the body and mind is supported by years of academic study as well as her experience working with athletes, her own personal experiences, and years of studying and teaching yoga.
Bec is a certified E-RYT 500 and is incredibly enthusiastic about learning and continued education. She has completed trainings and immersions in Thailand, Italy, Bali and Australia and has gained insight from studying under the guidance of her teacher Maria Kirsten and many others. Bec has a deep respect for the tradition and also recognises how the practice has evolved in response to an ever changing world.
2024 Dates
To gain the Level 2 Certification you will be required to attend all three of these immersions:
Part 1: 18 – 29 March 2024 (Starts: 18/3 at 11am. Finishes 29/3 at 12:30pm)
Part 2: 23 – 28 June 2024 (Arrive on 23/6 and reconnect with fellow trainees for a 6:15am start on 24/6. Finishes 28/6 at 12:30pm)
Part 3: 9 – 20 September 2024 (Starts: 9/9 at 11am. Finishes 20/9 at 12:30pm)
To enquire about future dates and/or be added to the waitlist, please contact us.
Cost & Payment
The cost below includes: tuition, 3 meals/day and the accommodation of your choice for all three immersion dates (27 nights in total).
Early Bird: Save $200 if you book six or more weeks prior to the course
Camping (tent): AU $5,620
Camping (Van): AU $5,701
Budget Room: AU $6,430 OR AU $5890 each (2 people)
Bunkies: AU $6,430
Lotus Pod Room or Bhakti Guest House King Room or Twin Room: AU $7,375 (1 person) OR AU $6227 each (2 people)
Cabin: $7,645 OR AU $6430 each (2 people)
Commuter: AU $4695
If you prefer a payment plan, we require a $600 deposit to hold your spot in the course. Instalments are due monthly, with the full payment due no later than 3 days prior to the start of your course. Please visit our Terms and Conditions for more information. For questions, please contact us via info@krishnavillage-retreat.com
Accommodation options
Krishna Village is located on a beautiful organic farm in the scenic foothills of Mt. Warning, half way between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. The closest town is Murwillumbah, and the nearest airport Coolangatta (the Gold Coast airport).
Our Retreat Center is spread out across a beautiful natural farm setting, which means that some of our facilities and accommodation require a bit of walking. We offer a range of accommodation options from camping spots to creatively renovated container rooms, private pine cabins set in the hills overlooking the valley and more.
Delicious Vegetarian Food
At Krishna Village, we offer 3x delicious vegetarian meals per day. From vegan kitchari, porridge, and fresh fruits for breakfast, to vegetable curry with rice or flatbreads, and heartier dishes for lunch & dinner... If you're looking to incorporate more plant-based options into your diet, you'll be sure to enjoy our meals.
If you have any specific dietary needs, you are welcome to use the Krishna Village kitchen to prepare your meals.
The Krishna Farm
The Krishna Farm, "New Govardhana" serves as an ashram to a community of yogis who aspire to live according to their deepest vows and commitments on their path of service, spiritual contentment and happiness (Bhakti Yoga). Their service and dedication make this location a beautiful place of growth, healing and spiritual awakening. The temple is the beating heart of the community at New Govardhana and we encourage all who visit the property to come along and experience the lifestyle and philosophy reflected by the practice of Krishna consciousness.
Graduate Success Stories
Meet Yoga Teacher Winter Harvey from Hawai'i and find out how she scored her dream job at a popular Honolulu yoga studio straight after her Level 1 Yoga Teacher Training at Krishna Village, and why she flew half way around the globe again to complete her Level 2 training here, too.
Graduate Eleonor shares her epic story: The Swedish traveller came to Krishna Village and decided to do her Yoga Teacher Training here with us and only months later, back in Sweden, got offered to take over and run a yoga studio - the Mandala Soul Studio. How is that for manifestation skills?!
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