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.
Next cohort begins 17 March 2024!
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.
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.
Yoga Teacher Training manual
The perfect balance of recorded and live sessions
12 months access to the School of MerryBody platform
Access to MerryBody certified teaching scripts
Support and guidance from expert trainers
The opportunity to teach inside the MerryBody App
Access to MerryBody certified sequences
Personal and professional development
The MerryBody Online Yoga Teacher Training Program combines 6 core modules that provide in-depth and engaging training. Whether you aspire to teach Yoga as a side hustle, build a full-time career in the industry, or you feel called to deepen your practice, our program will equip you with the skills and knowledge to flourish both personally and professionally.
You will delve into the rich history and profound philosophy of Yoga. You will gain a deep understanding of how it relates to your personal practice and how you can integrate these timeless ideas into your everyday life and teaching.
Focus on advancing your Yoga Asana, Pranayama and Meditation practice through a comprehensive exploration of 108 poses that are specific to the School of MerryBody Lineage. Deepen your understanding of anatomical and alignment principles and learn modifications for each pose. Gain the skills to refine and elevate your practice with dedicated feedback and guidance.
Led by qualified expert teachers, gain a base foundation in the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Deepen your understanding of how Yoga affects the body’s various systems. This knowledge will enrich your practice and enhance your ability to teach Yoga with a holistic understanding of the body’s intricacies
Dive deep into the profound concepts of the subtle body, including Chakras, Nadis, Koshas, Kleshas and Prana Vayus. Learn how to integrate these ancient practices into your personal Yoga practice and teaching, allowing you to cultivate a more well-rounded approach to Yoga. Additionally, gain an understanding of Mantra, Mudra and Ayurveda. This knowledge will empower you to elevate your Yoga practice to new levels of awareness and effectiveness and enhance your ability to share the transformative power of Yoga with others.
Graduate from the training program with the skills, knowledge and confidence to teach Yoga in both real-life and online settings. You will cultivate your own unique teaching style that sets you apart and makes you stand out from the crowd of instructors. With a solid foundation in Yogic philosophy, anatomy, subtle body practices and teaching methodology, you will be empowered to share your passion for Yoga and inspire others on their own Yoga journey.
Gain valuable real-world knowledge and skills that will empower you to establish your own successful Yoga teaching business and/or studio. You will learn about ethical considerations in the Yoga industry, including professional conduct, boundaries and integrity in teaching. Gain insights into the business aspects of being a Yoga teacher, including marketing, branding and financial management.
Our flexible Online Yoga Teacher Training Program allows you to learn at your own pace from the comfort of your own home. 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).
You will have access to a wealth of resources, including video lectures, written materials, practice exercises and ongoing support from our experienced instructors.
You will have the opportunity to connect with a supportive community of fellow trainees, who will provide encouragement and inspiration throughout your journey.
We can guarantee that this online training program will have you engaged and educated.
The thing is, immersive Yoga training where you have to leave life/work/kids/etc for 4 weeks is not ideal for everyone.
This training program allows you to continue on with life while gaining an internationally recognised qualification. This online program is hands on, where you will feel supported, connected and have the bliss-filled experience you’re looking for.
E-RYT 500 Hour, Co-Founder MerryBody, BA Comm (PR)
Pilates Teacher, Co-Founder MerryBody BA Comm (Adv)
Global Yoga Teacher, Transpersonal Counselor, Philosophy Lecturer
E-RYT 500 Hour, PT, Handstand Specialist
BHSc Naturopathy, Certified 200 Hour Yoga Teacher
BA Exercise Science, Master’s Degree Physiotherapy
E-RYT 500 Hour, Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), Ayurvedic Practitioner (AAPNA)
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.
Take a look at the schedule overview…
It's exciting. I am super nervous too, but I'm absolutely loving my journey in your Teacher Training. It's so much fun, so meaningful. I have been practising Yoga since I was 19 and it's only now that it's all come together... all because of the passion and wisdom shared in this training.
MBTT Graduate
I just watched the 6 keys of MerryBody sequencing and the Treasure Map class last night… and so many ‘aha’ moments for me. I loved how you stepped this out so clearly, using the framework. Such a thought out method of teaching, I honestly got so much out of this and am keen to keep coming back to this. Definitely felt excited while watching. I can't wait to learn more and step through it!
MBTT Graduate
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.
MBTT Trainee
It's exciting. I am super nervous too, but I'm absolutely loving my journey in your Teacher Training. It's so much fun, so meaningful. I have been practising Yoga since I was 19 and it's only now that it's all come together... all because of the passion and wisdom shared in this training.
MBTT Graduate
I just watched the 6 keys of MerryBody sequencing and the Treasure Map class last night… and so many ‘aha’ moments for me. I loved how you stepped this out so clearly, using the framework. Such a thought out method of teaching, I honestly got so much out of this and am keen to keep coming back to this. Definitely felt excited while watching. I can't wait to learn more and step through it!
MBTT Graduate
Thoroughly enjoying my first week of training. The history and philosophy lessons (which in all honesty I found myself reluctant to press play beforehand) were brilliant. Andrew is a sheer delight. I found myself smiling every time he shared his cheeky grin and joy of yoga with us. I look forward to re-watching again and again. The classes with Carla and Emma make me feel so safe and like my hand is being held. I am so grateful for your knowledge and for you both keeping it 'real'.
MBTT Trainee
Cohort begins 17 March 2024.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Our Online Yoga Teacher Training Program is not just about gaining a certification.
Whether you aspire to become a Yoga teacher or want to deepen your practice and understanding of Yoga, our program will empower you to transform your life from the inside out.
As you deepen your Yoga practice and expand your teaching skills, you will cultivate essential qualities such as self-confidence, resilience, adaptability and mindfulness. These are all invaluable in both personal and professional settings.
Yes, you’ll become a certified Yoga teacher, but you’ll also experience a holistic journey of growth and transformation that will positively impact all areas of your life.
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…
It all 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 side business.
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 (our side business!) 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 to help you follow YOUR bliss.
Are you ready to take the first step towards a more fulfilling and empowered life through Yoga?
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. You’ll have pages of notes written down after hearing from the stellar MerryBody Teaching Faculty. The online program will be like your new favourite Netflix series, you’ll be pressing next class, next class, next class.
This training program is unlike any other training program you’ve done. You’ll be excited to learn and look forward to every new lesson.
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.
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!
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!
