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Deepen your practice with our Yogic studies Immersion program
- Want to feel the clarity and inner strength that comes from a regular yoga practice that is more than just postures?
- Want to go deeper into yoga, with the support of a group of like-minded curious yogis and inspirational teachers to immerse yourself with?
- Want to learn from the wisdom of the ancient teachings of yoga, realised in your busy modern life?
Live and Breathe Yoga offer a deep exploration of all 8 limbs of yoga, to take your yoga deeper, without needing to extend this into teacher training. If you do decide to take the next step into teaching, you can finish your immersion with yoga teaching certification, but you certainly don’t have to.
Explore your patterns, your values, discover your inner wisdom
Amid the speed and overwhelm of our modern lives lies the philosophy and lifestyle of yoga, an ancient practise that’s hugely popular for its relevance to healing and helping us in the modern world.
With so many problems, both personal and societal, yoga is the powerful toolbox of techniques that can soothe, uplift, focus, and inspire.
If you want to explore the potential of your life, your yoga mat is the perfect vehicle and the ancient wisdom is the fuel to do so. The ripple effect of this yogic studies immersion will be felt far beyond your mat. Our unique program approaches the art of living and thriving through the embodiment of your yoga. If you’re ready to transform your life, from the inside out, we can’t wait to welcome you!
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
I began to feel the positive effects of a regular pracice early on into the Immersion to the point it became addictive. I just wanted to keep practicing! Pairing this with the philosophical and theoretical knowledge, I have been opened up to a whole new world of yoga that I wasn't previously aware of" (Amy B 2023 graduate)
Each module build your knowledge
Each module we reflect and build on the module before. As well as a deep exploration of the yoga asanas, we explore the subtle arts of pranayama breathwork, meditation, mantra, philosophy and energetics.
- Yoga techniques : deep dive into asana, pranayama, meditation
- Chanting and sanskrit : learn traditional chants and mantra
- Yogic philosophy : study ancient teachings and texts of yoga
- Yogic physiology : discover the energetics of yoga
Transform the way you approach your practice, learn about yourself, appreciate the power of your mind, rejuvenate your body, and transform your life.
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.
6 months face-to-face in Townsville
This is delivered in our Townsville yoga studio, once per month across 7 months, from June – December 2024.
1 group Zoom orientation
6 weekend live trainings : Join in studio on Friday evening for a 90 minute yoga practise then we meet the following Saturday morning for a full day’s immersive studies 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 June – 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
6 months online
This is delivered online once per month across 7 months, from June – December 2024.
1 group Zoom orientation
6 weekend live online trainings : Join online via studio on Friday evening for a 90 minute yoga practise then we meet the following Saturday morning for a full day’s immersive studies.
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 June – 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
1 group Zoom closing session
Immersion dates
Friday night 6-7:30pm Saturday 10am-6pm
Orientation Meet and Greet May17th
Module 1 June 14th and 15th
Module 2 July 19th and 20th
Module 3 August 16th and 17th
Module 4 September 6th and 7th
Module 5 October 18th and 19th
Module 6 November 15th and 16th
Completion ceremony November 16th
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 love your practice so much, motivation is irrelevant?
Register your interest and you will be the first to know when we open the doors
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)