AUSactive National Studio of the Year 2023 award — One Big Heart Camden NSW

Certified Isn't Enough. Yoga Teacher Training That Actually Makes You Confident & Ready To Teach.

International Yoga Alliance Recognised - 200hr Yoga Teacher Training with Australia's 2x National Yoga Studio of the Year in 2023 &2025.

Step 1: Take our 60-second TT Self Assessment

Teacher Training Self-Assessment

An identity-based reflection tool to help practitioners understand where they are in their growth — and how support typically unfolds from here.

How best describes what’s drawn you to explore this training right now? (Choose the one that feels closest — you don’t need to be certain.) *

I feel a pull to go deeper in my practice and self-understanding

I’m craving clarity, confidence, or a sense of direction

I’ve started wondering whether teaching could be part of my path

I know something needs to change — I’m just not fully sure what yet

Which of these feels most true for you right now? (Choose the one that stands out — not the “best” one.) *

I practice regularly, but I feel there’s much more depth I haven’t accessed yet

Yoga helps me, but it’s not yet shaping how I live or show up day to day

I feel drawn to this path, but I don’t yet feel confident or legitimate in it

I keep feeling there’s a next chapter for me, but I haven’t committed to what

When you think about the idea of teaching yoga, which feels closest to where you are right now? (There’s no expectation — this is simply about noticing.) *

I’m not focused on teaching — I’m more interested in my own growth and understanding

I’m open to teaching one day, but it doesn’t feel clear or immediate yet

I feel a genuine pull toward teaching, but I don’t feel ready or confident

I already see teaching as part of my path — I’m just unsure how to step into it properly

What feels like the biggest thing holding you back from fully committing right now? (This isn’t about fixing it — just noticing it.) *

I’m not sure I’m ready yet — I worry I’d be out of my depth

I’m concerned about time, energy, or capacity alongside everything else in my life

I’m unsure whether this is the right path for me long-term

Nothing specific — it just feels like a big step to take

I'm not sure I can justify the cost right now

When you think about doing deeper work like this, what feels most important for you personally? (There’s no ‘better’ answer — just notice what stands out.) *

Feeling more grounded and steady in myself

Developing deeper trust in my body, mind, and intuition

Learning how to hold space — first for myself, then potentially for others

Gaining more clarity and follow-through around what I commit to

If you were to take a next step — at your own pace — what kind of support feels most helpful right now? (This doesn’t lock you into anything.) *

A structured, immersive experience to go deep and challenge myself

Ongoing guidance through regular practice and community

Something flexible and self-paced that I can integrate gradually

I’m not sure yet — I’d like help clarifying what makes sense

Most people never stop to answer those questions honestly. You just did. Who do we send results to?

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What Our Graduates Say

Real stories. Real transformation. Hear how One Big Heart changes lives with our teacher training program.

Abby Lee

After hearing amazing feedback from past graduates Abby decided it was time to transform her life by allowing her curiosity the run wild.

Andrew Freeman

Hear from an existing teacher of 8 years certification who even owns his own studio. Back to teacher training to up-skill and provide more for his students

Sally Fowler

Whilst studying to become a Doctor, Sally finally made sense of the world and herself through teacher training and felt revitalised enough to continue her degree and uni.

Samyra King

Studying at university whilst exploring her passion for all things natura and wholesome. After getting certified in 2025 Saymra now teaches, run's workshops and sound healing.

You love yoga. You've thought about teaching. But somethings held you back!

You've been practising for a while. You know yoga works — not just on your body, but on your mind, your stress, the way you move through the world.

Somewhere along the way, you started thinking: should I go do my Teacher Training?

Maybe you've looked at other trainings and felt something was off — too surface-level, heavy on poses, light on the philosophy that actually makes yoga transformative. Or too far away. Or too expensive for what you'd actually walk away with.

Or maybe you've been sitting with the idea for two years and haven't done anything about it.

Here's what we know: Most people who don't pick a training don't lack passion. They lack a clear path — and a school that helps them level-up their life so they're equipped to teach.

What you'll learn

In 13 weeks, you'll have the skills, the philosophy, and the confidence to teach.

The OBH 200HR Teacher Training is built on two pillars that most programs treat as separate: the physical practice and the philosophical foundation. At OBH, they're taught together — because a teacher who only knows how to cue poses is only doing half the job.

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A grounding in yoga philosophy that changes how you teach — and how you live

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The ability to structure, cue and lead a full 60-minute class independently

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Deep knowledge of anatomy, injury awareness, and how to adapt for different bodies

Karl Palin teaching yoga at One Big Heart studio Camden NSW

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A clear understanding of how to build a teaching career that lasts

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Real teaching hours — not just observed hours — under live supervision

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The capacity to hold space for students going through real difficulty, not just physical challenge

BONUS Inclusions

Our mission is to set you up for success. Here's the extra's that come with our Yoga Alliance 200hr Yoga Teacher Training. A fair bit of it keeps going long after week 13

Six months of unlimited classes
Start practice at OBH as soon as you enrol, up to three months before TT kick-off. You’ll walk into week one already strong and already used to how we teach. This membership carries you through the whole program and covers the public classes you practice in as part of training.

Lifetime access to online lectures
Full HD Anatomy and Philosophy modules. During your training there's about an hour to consume every second day at your own pace. Once you’re certified, it’s still there whenever you need it, whether you’re sequencing a new class or working philosophy into your teaching.

Our Teachers WhatsApp Community
You’ll be in the chat with current students and graduates who’ve already been through it. Ask the question you’re nervous to ask, and get an answer from someone who was there last year. Once your certified job offers start flowing here.

OBH Teacher Development Program, free for life
Once a month, a 2-hour session in the studio with me or Raewyn, both E-RYT 500. We cover teaching, business, career, and the things nobody tells you in your first year.

A certification that gets your résumé noticed
Yoga Alliance is the most widely recognised yoga credential in the world combined with OBH's 2x National Studio of the Year awards. Walk into any studio, in Australia or overseas, and they’ll know exactly what your training is worth.

Who is this Training For?

This course IS for You if?

You’ve been practicing for a while and feel like it’s time to take your yoga next level — on and off the mat.

You feel a bit lost and want to get strong, focused, and clear — in your body, your mindset, and your purpose.

You’re curious about teaching, but even if you never teach a class, you know this will change your life.

You are an existing PT, Pilates Instructor, Dance Teacher, Coach, Chiro, Physio etc. Looking for additional tools to support your people and attract new ones.

You want the system and process behind yoga — not guesswork or generic sequences.

You care about people and want to help them feel better, live better, and break out of stress cycles.

You're serious about the craft — anatomy, sequencing, philosophy, and real teaching practice in equal measure

You’re looking for real community, not just a training – people who will challenge you, support you, and walk alongside you.

It's probably NOT for You if?

You’re not open to feedback, new ideas, or being coached to your edge.

You've never practised yoga before — a minimum 12-months of regular practice is required

You’re not willing to practice what you preach — or take responsibility for your growth.

You're looking for a weekend certification with minimal contact hours.

Karl Palin, E-RYT 500, lead trainer at One Big Heart yoga studio Camden NSW

One Big Heart yoga studio — E-RYT 500 certified, AUSactive National Studio of the Year

E-RYT 500 | Studio Founder | Industry Speaker

Meet Your Lead Trainer – Karl Palin

After suffering burnout during 2013 in the corporate world as an IT project manager, Karl turned to yoga as a last resort. What started as a personal escape and restorative practice for his competitive fitness regime, became a life calling to serve others in the mental health and spiritual space. He founded One Big Heart in 2017 with a mission to help people build stronger bodies and clearer minds through the power of yoga.

Since then, Karl has:

- Built OBH into Australia’s National Studio of the Year not once but twice.

- Coached, mentored and trained 100's of teachers.

- Spoken Internationally on mental health, wellness and yoga across corporate and legal sectors.

- Held 10 years of certification and over 10,000 classes and life-changing workshops.

What makes Karl different?

Karl is one of only 172, E-RYT500 Registered teachers Australia wide. This top level international certification and education allow him to produce powerful teachers that can create real impact for their students.

He has lived through injury, grief, burnout, depression, high stress, career change, to life transformation — not as a wellness concept, but as a practitioner who has used the philosophical tools of yoga to navigate all of it. That experience is what he brings into the training room.

Want review's from Your new students like this?

Then our training is probably for you

Do I need to be an advanced practitioner to apply?

No. You need a minimum of 12-months of regular yoga practice because that means yoga has started to show up in your daily life, not the poses but the mindset and philosophy. You don't need to perform advanced poses to pass this course or to teach on the other side. You need to be consistent, curious, and ready to go deeper — physically and philosophically.

Can I do this while working full time?

Absolutely..... Our three intensives run from Thursday to Sunday at the end of each month. Outside of those weekends, your study is self-directed through our online curriculum, no logging in for live lectures, do it at your pace. Practically speaking there's 15hrs of online content to consume each month - 1 hr every other day. Students in past cohorts with full-time work describe the level of study as easy to manage.

What does the philosophy component actually cover?

The philosophical curriculum runs across the full 13 weeks — it's not a standalone module bolted on at the end. You'll work through the foundational texts and frameworks of yoga philosophy and learn how to apply them in a teaching context. The goal is not academic — it's practical. You leave with tools you use in class and in your own life. You will study "The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" and "The Bhagavad Gita" in depth with topics like Dharma, Klesha's, 8-Limbs, Four Functions of the Mind, Five Fluctuations of the Mind and more.

What if I have an existing injury?

Existing injuries provide a great learning space and are welcomed. You will gain great insight from yourself on how the practice lands and therefore how you can best support your future students with pain. Let us know when you enquire. Karl works with each student individually. Our training is anatomy-based — injury awareness is built into the curriculum, not bolted on.

Is the qualification recognised internationally?

Yes. OBH is a Yoga Alliance accredited RYS-200 school. Your qualification will be recognised globally and will allow you to teach in Fitness Studios, Pilates Studios, Yoga Studios or even start your own classes in a Council operated community halls. International Yoga Alliance set the global standard for what it means to be a Yoga teacher and how courses must be delivered. Yoga Alliance RYT-200 is the best badge you can start with, it means your resume will sit on the top of the pile.

What happens if I can't make one of the intensives?

Attendance at all three intensives is required for completion but we say "if you want to be a teacher, we will do everything in our power to enable that dream". If life gets in the way with serious matters we can always offer catch-up sessions. If a large chunk is missed we'll allow you to complete that time in the next intake at no extra cost.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. You can pay in full, or secure your place with a deposit and spread the rest through Lifestyle Finance Australia, with repayments from $36 a week. Lifestyle Finance is an independent finance partner that helps people invest in their education and live the life they want. Finance is subject to eligibility and approval. Book a Zoom with Karl and we'll walk you through exactly how it works.

27th Feb. 2027 Intake

20 spots Only. Enrolments open now!

OBH 200HR Teacher Training kick-off date will be here before you know it. If you want to teach — with a philosophical and anatomical foundation that makes you a teacher worth coming back to, this is the program.

Learn if our Training is right for you!

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