Yogic studies Immersion program 2025

Our Yoga Immersion Program is more than just a study of yoga—it’s a personal development journey. Through the exploration of all 8 limbs of yoga, you’ll uncover tools to grow physically, mentally, and emotionally, empowering you to live with more clarity, balance, and purpose. This program is perfect if you want to immerse yourself in yoga’s richness without feeling pressured to become a teacher. But if teaching does call you, the immersion seamlessly leads into our Yoga Teacher Training Certification—only if and when you’re ready.

Understand Yourself Deeply and Discover How Yoga Truly Works

Amid the relentless speed and overwhelm of modern life, yoga offers a sanctuary—a timeless philosophy and lifestyle that remains profoundly relevant in healing and guiding us today.

With so many challenges, both personal and societal, yoga provides a powerful toolbox of techniques to soothe your mind, uplift your spirit, focus your energy, and inspire your life.

If you’re searching for deeper meaning, inner peace, and a clearer sense of self, this program is for you. Your yoga mat becomes the vehicle, and the ancient wisdom of yoga is the fuel that will help you explore your potential and become the person you’re meant to be.

The ripple effect of this immersion will extend far beyond your mat. By embodying the art of living and thriving through yoga, you’ll discover transformation that starts within and radiates outward into every part of your life.

Together, we will:

1. Develop a sadhana : a practice that aligns with your values to gain

– physical clarity through asana

– energetic clarity through pranayama and chanting

– mental clarity through meditation

– spiritual clarity through study of yogic philosophy and self-inquiry

2. Discover your bhavana : the feeling associated with an action.

The feeling of exhilaration, peace, fulfilment that comes with practice is something we will consciously reinforce.

You will have access and accountability to yoga and meditation professionals who are experts in the field and inspirational to learn from.

3. Connect with sangha : the shared sense of community .

Connect with a community of like-minded yogis who are wanting to deepen their understanding of themselves and their practice just like

Get on the waitlist

This yoga studies immersion is a stand-alone course. However, if you do decide to take the next step into teaching, you can finish your immersion with our renowned 350-hour yoga teaching certification. Register your interest and be the first to know when we open the doors

Build your practice over time

Each month builds upon the last, creating a steady and powerful progression that takes you deeper into your practice and yourself. This program isn’t just about learning yoga—it’s about transforming the way you live, breathe, and move through the world.

Through a harmonious blend of physical, mental, and spiritual exploration, you’ll uncover tools to rejuvenate your body, quiet your mind, and awaken your inner potential:

Yoga Techniques: Dive deep into the art of asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), and meditation, creating strength, balance, and clarity in your daily life.
Chanting & Sanskrit: Learn the beauty of traditional chants, mantra, and the Sanskrit names and meanings of postures to enrich your understanding and experience.
Yogic Philosophy: Explore the timeless wisdom of ancient yogic texts and teachings, finding guidance to navigate modern challenges with greater peace and purpose.
Yogic Physiology: Discover the subtle energetics of yoga—like the chakras and nadis—to harness your inner vitality and connect with your deepest self.

This program invites you to go beyond the surface, to transform the way you approach your practice and the way you approach life. You’ll uncover a deeper appreciation for your body, unlock the power of your mind, and begin to see life—and yourself—with fresh eyes.

I've not been able to attend local classes but I have been on my yoga mat for 2+hours daily doing the breathing app, meditation, chanting and practicing asana. I've been going through the modules from the program and gaining new insights. I'm super glad to have had the time and space to build a personal practice as I can now see the huge benefit in having this daily experience to support me.
(Claire R 2023 graduate)

We offer our yoga immersion in two different options : in person or online.

face-to-face in Townsville

This is delivered in our Townsville yoga studio, once per month across 8 months, from May – December 2025

Meet and greet orientation

6 weekend live trainings : Join in studio on Friday evening and then a full day on Saturday including a group lunch together.

Includes access to recordings of the live trainings

Personal reflection exercies to apply what you have learned in the Live training to your personal life and practice for review and discussion purposes

Curated Reading list

Studio membership May – December (8 months)

includes Access to On Demand library of classes

Yogic studies manual and resources

Private Immersion group chat so you can ask Allison questions

Chanting recordings

Closing ceremony & celebration dinner

Online

This is delivered online once per month across 8 months, from May – December 2025.

Meet and greet orientation

6 weekend live trainings : Join in studio on Friday evening and then a full day on Saturday including a group lunch together. w

Includes access to recordings of the live trainings

Personal reflection exercies to apply what you have learned in the Live training to your personal life and practice for review and discussion purposes

Curated Reading list

Virtual membership May – December (7 months)

includes Access to On Demand library of classes

Yogic studies manual and resources

Private Immersion group chat so you can ask Allison questions

Chanting recordings

Closing ceremony

2025 Immersion dates

Friday night 5:30-7:30pm Saturday 10am-6pm

Orientation Meet and Greet May16th

Module 1 June 13th and 14th

Module 2 July 18th and 19th

Module 3 August 15th and 16th

Module 4 September 12th and 13th

Module 5 October 17th and 18th

Module 6 November 14th and 15th

Completion ceremony November 15th (evening)

Our core values

Practice is everything

Community makes anything possible

Self reflection aids integration

Support and mentorship from highly experienced trainers

Honour tradition and embrace it for the modern world

Continuous learning for personal growth

With the busyness of work and young kids, it was so good to slow down and look inwards. Having the program spaced out monthly helped me to really work on my practice in between and incorporate pranayama, meditation and reading philosophy into my week. There is so much to learn and reflect on and I think it’s wonderful to not have to rush the process.
(Amanda L, 2022 graduate)

Why choose us?

There really is no other yoga immersion course like this one!

Our highly skilled, sensitive and thoroughly engaging trainers are dedicated to teaching, with more than 50 years’ combined experience. Each of our trainers are the best in the business and have taught internationally and locally to a diverse range of students for more than 15 years each.

We love exploring and sharing the deeper, more esoteric aspects of yoga which are little-known and hugely potent.

We’ve developed this transformational immersion from best practice research, drawn from thousands of hours of teaching experience from the trainers and will be accessible to interested individuals throughout the region.

I would definitely recommend the Immersion as there is so much goodness to learn that you wouldn’t be exposed to attending a weekly yoga class. Not just the benefits of asana classes (and feeling confident) but also being able to understand the ‘why’ and help yourself develop a routine (asana, pranayama and meditation) to balance daily pressures. Connecting with and feeling my own intuition – priceless!
(Allison L 2023 graduate)

Our style and approach

Live and Breathe Yoga was founded in 2010 by Allison Dearling, a former accountant whose life was profoundly changed by yoga in her 20s.

Following a devastating injury in her teens, she embarked on a long journey of rehabilitation through yoga, a path that eventually led her to travel to India to deepen her practice in Ashtanga yoga.

“While our roots are in Ashtanga and we are grounded by tradition, we adapt all practises to you and your unique self.

Being a working parent, I am grounded in the real world, experiencing similar life challenges as you. We really do Live and Breathe Yoga in our daily lives.

We recognise that each person is different and on different journeys. We know that the benefits of yoga extend far beyond exercise and mindfulness, to the ability to heal and transform lives. To truly explore the potential of yoga in your life requires skill, collaboration and commitment.

More than just a yoga immersion, this will encourage you to be a living example of health and vitality, inspiring others to deepen their personal yoga practise, too.

We’re so excited that you’re considering taking the next step with us.”

Ready to have a year that changes everything?

I had recently started a consistent yoga practice and recognised that there was a lot more than just the physical. I suspected this would change the course of my life and it has! I approach life, relationships and work differently. This program has set me up to continue a lifetime of practice and learning and I am excited to see where it takes me.(Kate W 2022 graduate)