Module One:
History & Philosophy
You will understand how Yogic Philosophy relates to your practice and begin to intertwine these ideas into your life and teaching.
Online 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher Training
The Yoga Alliance Certified MerryBody™ Online Teacher Training will fully prepare you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to teach in-person and online Yoga classes. Get ready for an educational, philosophical and absolutely engaging training experience that will completely shift the gears of your life.
Dear Aspiring Yoga Teacher,
We’ve been where you are (and we’re so excited for you!).
You love your personal Yoga practice, you’re a passionate practitioner and you’ve felt the spark, you want to go deeper.
Perhaps you want to share your love for Yoga (aka amazing life-changing practice) with others.
Perhaps you want to deepen your knowledge and further advance your personal practice.
Perhaps you’re walking a career path that doesn’t feel right and you’re looking for something more.
Whether you dream of opening your own Yoga Studio, creating an amazing online Yoga business or solidifying your passion for Yoga, the MerryBody 200 Hour Teacher Training Program is the next best step in your journey.
Mark Your Calendar!
The Next Cohort Begins 27 May 2023
Earn an Internationally Recognised Qualification
Your MerryBody 200 Hour Yoga Certification is approved by Yoga Alliance (RYT-200) which is recognised worldwide. Once you graduate, you can be rest assured that your qualification will allow you to teach and work in every corner of the world.
Training Program Inclusions
Yoga Teacher Training manual
The perfect balance of recorded and live sessions
12 months access to the School of MerryBody platform
12 months access to the MerryBody App
Support and guidance from expert trainers
The opportunity to teach inside the MerryBody App
Access to MerryBody certified sequences
Personal and professional development
Topics You’ll Dive Deep Into
The MerryBody 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program combines 6 core modules to give you foundational knowledge not only in Yoga but also business and online marketing.
It’s a perfect mix of personal and professional development.
You will finish this training program with the ability to teach safe and effective Yoga as well as competently market yourself to the world.
It’s a bit like Yin and Yang… both equally
important in order for you to be successful.
Whether you know Yoga is your next career path or you feel called to deepen your practice, this program will allow you to flourish both personally and professionally.
Module One:
Module Two:
Asana, Pranayama & Meditation
You will learn to practise and teach 108 poses specific to the School Of MerryBody Lineage. You will understand anatomical and alignment principles as well as modifications of each pose.
Module Three:
Anatomy & Physiology
You will gain a base understanding of the systems of the body and how they can be affected by the practice of Yoga.
Module Four:
Subtle Body, Mantra, Mudra, Ayurveda
You will learn the foundations of Chakras, Nadis, Koshas, Kleshas and Prana Vayus and be able to integrate these ideas and practices into your life. You will gain a base understanding of Mantra, Mudra and Ayurveda and how it relates to your Yoga practice and teaching.
Module Five:
Become The Teacher
You will complete this training program with the skills, knowledge and confidence to teach in real life and online Yoga classes. You will develop your own unique style of teaching that makes you stand out from the crowd.
Module Six:
Ethics, Business & Development
You will complete this training program with real world knowledge and skills to allow you to begin your own Yoga teaching business and/or studio.
ENJOY the Flexibility of Online Learning. Make it Fit In With Your Life.
The course will be delivered 100% online over 16 weeks with both pre-recorded and live sessions (which are recorded and available if you can’t make it live!). ENJOY is bolded and capitalised because we can guarantee that this online training program will have you engaged and educated.
We get it, the immersive Yoga Training will take you into some kind of Yoga Bliss Land Bubble… but this is not what Yoga is all about.
Yoga is about helping you move through life with less suffering. It’s about opening your eyes and hearts up to reality NOT creating a magical bubble where everyone is kind and meditates (in our dreams perhaps).
Leaving life/work/kids/etc for 4 weeks is not ideal. This training program allows you to continue on with life while gaining an internationally recognised qualification.
Meet Your Faculty of World Class Teachers and Experts
Lead Trainer
Carla Papas
E-RYT 500 Hour, Co-Founder MerryBody, BA Comm (PR)
Emma Papas
Pilates Teacher, Co-Founder MerryBody BA Comm (Adv)
Andrew Mournehis
Global Yoga Teacher, Transpersonal Counselor, Philosophy Lecturer
Martina Tanzi
E-RYT 500 Hour, PT, Handstand Specialist
Emily May
BHSc Naturopathy, Certified 200 Hour Yoga Teacher
James Pons
BA Exercise Science, Master’s Degree Physiotherapy
Chara Caruthers
E-RYT 500 Hour, Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), Ayurvedic Practitioner (AAPNA)
We Will Help You Become a Confident, Knowledgeable and Skilled Yoga Teacher In 16 Weeks
Over the 16 weeks, training, modules and classes will be unlocked. You’ll need to allocate around 12½ hours each week to your training, however, you can take up to 12 months to complete the training program at your own pace.
Every week you’ll experience unique Asana, Pranayama and Meditation classes as well as Posture Workshops.
Take a look at the schedule overview…
- The History Of Yoga
- The Lineage, Style and Methodology
- Sanskrit and Key Yogic Terminology
- Philosophy and Yoga Humanities
- The Eight Limbs of Yoga
Traditional Yogic Texts
- Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
- The Bhagavad Gita
- The Upanishads
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Asana
- History of Asana
- 8 Keys of MerryBody Asana
Pranayama
- Benefits of Pranayama
- 3 Keys of MerryBody Pranayama
- The Bandhas
Pranayama
- How to teach Pranayama
Meditation
- What is Meditation?
- How to Meditate
- Meditation Methods
The Subtle Body
- Koshas
- Kleshas
Complete Sequencing
- How to Sequence a Safe and Effective Yoga Class
- How to Cue Inclusively
Complete Sequencing
- Regression and Progession
- Your Book Ending
- Create Your First Class
Skeletal and Muscular System
- Major Bones
- Types of Joints
- Types of Muscle Contraction
Inversion Workshop
- Inversion Technique and Alignment
- Inversion Modifications and Variations
- Inversion Practice
Biomechanics
- Types of Joints
- Joint Stabilisation
Central Nervous System
- Fight, Flight, Rest, Digest
- Vagal Theory
- Mind-Body Connection
Physiology
- Cardiovascular System & Circulatory System
- Endocrine System
- Digestive System
- Respiratory System
Teach Your First Beginners Yoga Class
Subtle Body
- Chakras
Teaching Methodology
- How to be a great Yoga Teacher
- Finding Your Uniqueness
Teach Your First General Yoga Class
Subtle Body
- Nadis
- Prana Vayus
Teaching Methodology
- Class creation
- Pace and environment
- Class management
Teach Your First Special Populations Yoga Class
Chanting, Mantras and Mudras
- Why is Chanting part of Yoga?
- Traditional Mantras
- Modern Mantras
- What is a Mudra?
Teach General Yoga Class
Ayurveda
- History of Ayurveda
- The 3 Body Types
- How Does This Relate to Yoga?
Teaching Methodology
- How to be a great online Yoga Teacher
- 5 keys to be a MerryBody Teacher
Teach Online Yoga Class
Marketing and Promotion
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Traditional Marketing
- Recap and Revisit
- Create your Action Plan for the Future
Week 1
- The History Of Yoga
- The Lineage, Style and Methodology
- Sanskrit and Key Yogic Terminology
Week 2
- Philosophy and Yoga Humanities
- Sanskrit and Key Yogic Terminology
Week 3
Traditional Yogic Texts
- Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
- The Bhagavad Gita
- The Upanishads
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Week 4
Asana
- History of Asana
- 8 Keys of MerryBody Asana
Pranayama
- Benefits of Pranayama
- 3 Keys of MerryBody Pranayama
- The Bandhas
Week 5
Pranayama
- How to teach Pranayama
Meditation
- What is Meditation?
- How to Meditate
- Meditation Methods
Week 6
The Subtle Body
- Koshas
- Kleshas
Complete Sequencing
- How to Sequence a Safe and Effective Yoga Class
- How to Cue Inclusively
Week 7
Complete Sequencing
- Regression and Progession
- Your Book Ending
- Create Your First Class
Skeletal and Muscular System
- Major Bones
- Types of Joints
- Types of Muscle Contraction
Week 8
Inversion Workshop
- Inversion Technique and Alignment
- Inversion Modifications and Variations
- Inversion Practice
Week 9
Biomechanics
- Types of Joints
- Joint Stabilisation
Central Nervous System
- Fight, Flight, Rest, Digest
- Vagal Theory
- Mind-Body Connection
Week 10
Physiology
- Cardiovascular System & Circulatory System
- Endocrine System
- Digestive System
- Respiratory System
Teach Your First Beginners Yoga Class
Week 11
Subtle Body
- Chakras
Teaching Methodology
- How to be a great Yoga Teacher
- Finding Your Uniqueness
Teach Your First General Yoga Class
Week 12
Subtle Body
- Nadis
- Prana Vayus
Teaching Methodology
- Class creation
- Pace and environment
- Class management
Teach Your First Special Populations Yoga Class
Week 13
Chanting, Mantras and Mudras
- Why is Chanting part of Yoga?
- Traditional Mantras
- Modern Mantras
- What is a Mudra?
Teach General Yoga Class
Week 14
Ayurveda
- History of Ayurveda
- The 3 Body Types
- How Does This Relate to Yoga?
Teaching Methodology
- How to be a great online Yoga Teacher
- 5 keys to be a MerryBody Teacher
Teach Online Yoga Class
Week 15
Marketing and Promotion
- Online Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Traditional Marketing
Week 16
- Recap and Revisit
- Create your Action Plan for the Future
HEAR FROM OUR SERIOUSLY AMAZING, RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME MEMBERS
Before MerryBody, I couldn't maintain my exercise as well as work full time and raise a family. Now, life with MerryBody has helped me find who I am. The Online Studio gives me the opportunity to move at my own pace and when I have the time.
Rach
MerryBody Member
I wanted to do classes in yoga and meditation but I didn't want to pay for a whole gym membership. MerryBody is a way to do that, and in a way that was body positive and non-judgemental. MerryBody has made me excited to exercise.
Emily
MerryBody Member
Before MerryBody I felt sluggish, suffered with anxiety and felt like I couldn't keep up with my kids. Now life is joyful, I have energy, I love my body for the strength it has and I feel more clarity. I feel more empowered.
Narelle
MerryBody Member
Before MerryBody, I couldn't maintain my exercise as well as work full time and raise a family. Now, life with MerryBody has helped me find who I am. The Online Studio gives me the opportunity to move at my own pace and when I have the time.
Rach
MerryBody Member
I wanted to do classes in yoga and meditation but I didn't want to pay for a whole gym membership. MerryBody is a way to do that, and in a way that was body positive and non-judgemental. MerryBody has made me excited to exercise.
Emily
MerryBody Member
Before MerryBody I felt sluggish, suffered with anxiety and felt like I couldn't keep up with my kids. Now life is joyful, I have energy, I love my body for the strength it has and I feel more clarity. I feel more empowered.
Narelle
MerryBody Member
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Secure your placement for the MerryBody 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program
Cohort begins 27 May 2023.
The Support You Need,
In Order For You to Soar!
This is not an online Yoga course where you sign up and we say see you later. Nope, not even close!
When you sign up, when you say YES to MerryBody Teacher Training we are officially on your team. You’ve got us, Carla, your Lead Teacher and Emma, your Program Convenor, as your official guides, support crew and biggest cheerleaders.
We’re an email away. A message away. If you ask questions, we’ll send you a personal video or note reply. It might be online, but we are available, probably even more than an in-person program!
Maybe we need to learn better boundaries, hmm no way, we’ve got your back and we’re ready to watch you soar!
Imagine… In just 4 Months You Could Be…
Teaching Yoga at your local Studio
Teaching Yoga in your Corporate Office
Opening Your own Yoga Studio
Teaching Yoga Online
An Advanced Yoga Practitioner
Running Yoga and Meditation Retreats
Travelling the world teaching Yoga
Loving your job!
High Value Bonus!
Value $541, free for you!
To become a confident and successful Yoga Teacher it’s not just about perfecting your warrior 2 and handstands. It’s not just about how blissful your flow sequences are. It’s not just about teaching! You also need to know the business side… and in this day and age, you need to know the online business side.
Bonus 1:
MerryBiz Mastermind
When you sign up to the program you’ll receive a bonus month of the MerryBiz Mastermind. A month of online group coaching to ensure that you’ll take action and make serious progress towards your goals. Whether you want to begin teaching or not, the information we’ll share inside this mastermind will be highly beneficial.
Bonus 2:
MerryBody App Access
You’ll receive 12 months access to the MerryBody App, giving you unlimited Online Yoga, Pilates and Meditation classes. This will help you to deepen your personal practice, plus once you are a qualified Yoga Teacher you’ll be able to use the classes as inspiration for your own class sequences.
Imagine a different job, a different life…
Do you dread your Monday morning? Are you always counting down to your weekend?
Your job makes up a huge portion of your life.
To be blunt, if you hate your job then you hate a huge portion of your life.
Changes to your job can’t always be made overnight but the plan for change can begin right now!
We can promise you this: it is entirely possible to love your work and feel excited each and every Monday morning! How? Because this is how we have felt for the last 10 years!
We have this very clear memory, we’d just started The Merrymaker Sisters, we were in our early 20s, it was a grey and cold Canberra morning, we were driving to our 9-5 government jobs (we worked in the same Government Department) and on the way we were complaining about work.
The complaining then led to this question…
Isn’t there meant to be more to life?
You see, we fell fast into that 9-5 motion of life. Wake up, work, go to the gym, make dinner, sleep, repeat. Count down to the weekend. Sunday night blues. In our limited spare time we did as much work as possible on our Merrymaker project.
On paper, our jobs were amazing. The salary, job titles, security and superannuation were all great! But we didn’t care about the work we were doing so we didn’t feel a sense of fulfilment. We didn’t enjoy the work, therefore, we felt flat.
Soon after this conversation we discovered the philosophies of Joseph Campbell, we heard these words…
“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.” Joseph Campbell
And that’s when we realised we’d found our bliss! It was themerrymakersisters.com! That’s when we took the big step into the unknown. We quit those jobs and began to create our own path.
Now, after 10 years of business, many forks in the road, we’re here with you and we couldn’t be more excited to take this next step together.
We’re Pretty Damn Confident in our Ability to Teach You Online.
Why? Because we’ve dedicated the last 10 years of our lives to the ins and outs of online content creation and business. Yes, we built the multiple 6 figure online business, but more importantly, we know what works and what doesn’t work when teaching online.
We know, you’ve sat through zoom calls while also scrolling on Instagram. We know you’ve turned your video off and done the house chores during that webinar.
We promise, you’ll want to show up 5 minutes early to the MerryBody live calls, that you’ll have pages of notes written down after hearing from the stellar MerryBody Teaching Faculty. We know you’re about to create lifelong connections and friends.
Feeling Ready But Have a Few Questions?
Take a read through our frequently asked questions.
Over 16 weeks, online content will be unlocked week by week. You’ll gain access to the School of MerryBody Platform before the program start day. This is where you’ll find all the MerryBody Teacher Program content, it’s super easy to use, you simply need an internet connection and a device.
If you choose to complete the course in 16 weeks you’ll spend around 12 ½ hours each week immersed in the world of MerryBody (it’s a great place to be!).
The program material is rolled out over 16 weeks but you will have 12 months to complete it. You’ll have access to all recordings for the 12 month duration. During the 16 weeks the community will high vibe and the live elements will help you stay motivated and accountable. It’s not just about getting a certificate, it’s about learning and having fun!
Don’t worry if you miss a live session! We recommend that you try to attend most but if you miss a couple this is absolutely fine! All live sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the School of MerryBody Platform so you can watch them when it suits you.
Yes, you’ll have full access to the MerryBody™ App for 12 months.
The MerryBody 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training is certified with the Yoga Alliance (RYT-200). Once you have completed the program and received your MerryBody certificate, you can then submit this to the Yoga Alliance and register as a teacher with them. You’ll need to complete the MerryBody Teacher Training Program within 12 months to do so.
You’ll need a Yoga mat, a device (laptop, desktop or phone) and an internet connection. You’ll also need to source some required books as program reading material. Further details will be shared prior to the program start date, you will be able to purchase in eBook or hard copy form or borrow from the library.
New courses will be added to the School of MerryBody very soon!
How do I Know if This Program is for Me?
We want to help you feel confident in your decision to sign up to this training program. We know this is not only a considerable financial investment but it’s also an investment of your time.
If you have felt that spark, the one we talked about right at the top of this page, well this could be the best reason… to follow your bliss and sign up to the program!
After all, to spend time on the things that light you up is what life is about!
However, if you’re still unsure, for a limited time we are offering a free one-on-one zoom session. During this session we will answer any of your questions about the 200 hour training and give you a little more personal insight into what life is like teaching Yoga. It won’t be a call with a staff member or a sales team member, it will be direct with us!
