At Santosha, we believe yoga is for everybody — and every body.
Yet despite yoga's ancient roots being traditionally practiced and taught by men, many modern yoga spaces are now predominantly attended by women. While we're incredibly grateful for the women who have helped yoga flourish around the world, we also believe there is tremendous value in seeing more men step onto the mat and into teacher training.
Because the truth is simple:
The more diverse our yoga community becomes, the more people feel welcome to experience its benefits.
If you've ever wondered whether a Yoga Teacher Training is "for you" as a man, here are a few reasons why we would love to welcome you into our Santosha family...
Yoga Gives Men Something Many Are Missing
Modern life asks a lot of men.
Many are taught to push through discomfort, stay busy, suppress emotions, and define success through achievement alone.
Yoga offers something different.
It creates space to slow down, breathe, reconnect, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself beyond your career, responsibilities, or expectations.
Through movement, breathwork, meditation, and philosophy, yoga provides practical tools to navigate stress, improve mental wellbeing, build resilience, and cultivate greater balance in daily life.
For many men, a Yoga Teacher Training becomes far more than a certification, it becomes a life-changing journey of self-discovery.
You Don't Need To Be Flexible
Let's address one of the biggest myths straight away.
You do not need to be flexible to join a Yoga Teacher Training.
You do not need to touch your toes.
You do not need to look like the people you see on Instagram!
Yoga is not about achieving the perfect pose.
It's about developing awareness, presence, strength, and connection.
Some of our most successful male graduates started with limited flexibility but quickly discovered that yoga offers so much more than physical movement alone.
Men Need Male Role Models Too
Representation matters.
Many men feel more comfortable attending their first yoga class when they see someone they can relate to at the front of the room.
When men teach yoga, they help break down outdated stereotypes and show that yoga is not just for the ultra-flexible or spiritually inclined.
It's for athletes.
It's for dads.
It's for business owners.
It's for tradies.
It's for surfers.
It's for anyone looking to feel better in their body and mind.
By becoming a teacher, you may inspire countless other men to begin a journey that could positively impact every area of their lives.
Your Life Experience Is Your Greatest Asset
Great yoga teachers are not defined by how advanced their practice looks.
They are defined by their ability to connect, communicate, and support others.
Whether your background is in business, construction, sport, education, healthcare, parenting, or something completely different, your life experiences shape the unique teacher you can become.
No one else can teach exactly as you do.
The world doesn't need more identical yoga teachers.
It needs authentic teachers with different perspectives and experiences.
Yoga Complements an Active Lifestyle
Many men initially come to yoga to improve flexibility, recover from training, or prevent injuries.
But they quickly discover benefits that go far beyond the physical.
Yoga can help improve mobility, balance, focus, recovery, sleep quality, breath capacity, and nervous system regulation.
For runners, surfers, cyclists, gym-goers, martial artists, and athletes of all kinds, yoga can be a powerful complement to existing training and performance goals.
A Teacher Training Is About More Than Teaching
One of the biggest misconceptions about Yoga Teacher Training is that you must want to teach professionally.
The reality?
Many of our students join simply because they want to deepen their practice, learn more about themselves, and experience a transformational adventure.
Some go on to teach.
Some don't.
Both paths are equally valuable.
Whether you dream of teaching classes, leading retreats, sharing yoga with friends and family, or simply investing in your own growth, the training can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.
Building a More Diverse Yoga Community
At Santosha, we believe yoga becomes stronger when people from all backgrounds, ages, professions, and walks of life come together to learn and grow.
The more diversity we have among yoga teachers, the more students feel represented, welcomed, and inspired to begin their own journey.
If you've been curious about Yoga Teacher Training but unsure whether you belong, consider this your invitation.
You don't need experience.
You don't need flexibility.
You don't need to have it all figured out.
You simply need an open mind and a willingness to begin.
We would love to welcome you into the Santosha family.
Your journey starts with a single step 💛
Ready to start? Visit our course pages to get started today:
BYRON BAY YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
SRI LANKA YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Frequently Asked Questions About Our 200-Hour Yoga Courses
Level 1 Yoga Teacher Training Program FAQS
How proficient do I need to be at yoga to join the RYT-200 Yoga Teacher Training?
During the Level 1 RYT-200 Yoga Teacher Training program you will have asana practice every morning and afternoon. We recommend that students have some form of asana practice and are comfortable practicing daily. An advanced practitioner is not necessarily one who can move deeply into advanced yoga postures; it is someone who comes to the mat with a level of maturity, a willingness to learn, and an understanding of the limits of their own body. This yoga course is not only meant for aspiring yoga teachers. It’s also for people who want a more comprehensive understanding and take their yoga practice to a deeper level.
Will I be accepted into the Santosha Yoga Teacher Training?
Yes, we believe that all people are deserving of changing their lives! Subsequently, the only prerequisite to our Yoga Teacher Training is a sincere desire in your heart to transform and grow. If you are ready to dedicate yourself with an open heart and mind to study and practice during your yoga training, we would love to have you join us - online or in-person in Bali, Byron Bay and Sri Lanka.
Over the 200 Hour YTT we will teach you everything you need to safely and confidently teach yoga to others and develop your own practice - along with Yoga knowledge, practices, and tools for happier, more authentic heart-centered living.
What type of yoga is taught on the Santosha Level 1 Yoga Teacher Training courses?
At Santosha we teach an authentic ‘vini’ flow style of yoga, which connects Hatha yoga postures in short, flowing Vinyasa sequences. This draws on the Sri T. Krishnamacharya yoga lineage, a therapeutic and holistic approach to yoga teaching which creates healing and well-being in mind, body, and breath.
On our Yoga Teacher Trainings you will build a strong foundation for your practice, and learn how to teach yoga safely and effectively. Our founder Sunny and many of our master yoga teachers have trained directly from disciples of Sri T. Krishnamacharya in India, so that you can rest assured you’re sharing authentic yoga wisdom passed down by yogis for thousands of years.
I don’t want to be a yoga teacher - is this Yoga Teacher training course for me?
Santosha Yoga Teacher Training courses are much more than just teacher trainings; they are a chance to personally transform and grow. Even if yoga teaching is not your goal, this yoga course will help you deepen your yoga practice, share a unique transformational experience, and be supported by open-hearted teachers and friends. If you want to transform your mind, body, and life then this yoga course is for you!
I do want to be a yoga teacher - is this Yoga Teacher Training for me?
Yes, this is the one for you! The Santosha Level 1 Yoga Teacher Training is a Yoga Alliance / Yoga Alliance International certified RYT-200 Yoga Teacher training - meaning you will learn the skills to gain your certification and register as a RYT-200 Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance / Yoga Alliance International immediately upon graduation from your online or Bali, Byron Bay and Sri Lanka yoga studies - qualifying you to teach yoga in gyms and studios worldwide.
When will I be ready to teach yoga after the Yoga Teacher Training?
You will be ready to teach yoga straight away once you graduate from the Yoga Teacher Training, having gained the skills, knowledge, and confidence to sequence and lead yoga classes with ease! Many of our Yoga Teacher Training graduates are teaching yoga online and in person all around the world.
Can I join even if I have injuries or am not that flexible?
At Santosha, we believe that yoga is for everybody and all bodies; and therefore we teach safe and sustainable practices for all yogis. You don’t need a perfect, injury-free body to be a yoga teacher, or to join our Yoga Teacher Training course. Yoga teachers who have had injuries themselves are often better at being aware of students’ limitations with flexibility or mobility and keeping them safe.
Instead of thinking of your injuries as a hindrance to yoga teaching, realise they can be an asset to your awareness and understanding as a yoga teacher. You can successfully participate in the Yoga Teacher Training and go on to teach yoga using modifications and alternate postures.
When you sign up for the Yoga Teacher Training course, we will ask you about injuries so that your teachers can ensure you’re looked after in live classes. Our yoga teachers are trained to gauge student limitations and prioritise safety.
Can I join the Yoga Teacher Training course even if I feel nervous about yoga teaching?
Yes, of course! It’s normal to feel hesitant about starting something new. Many of our students come into the feeling fear of teaching, public speaking, or doing something new. On our Santosha take care to create a supportive and accepting space like no other you have experienced. We’ll work with you where you’re at to help you build the confidence and skills you’ll need to share what you have learned (if that’s your goal).
One of our teams’ greatest joys is seeing our students conquer their nerves and step into their strength to teach and share what they have learned with us during their time on the yoga course.
Likewise, for many on our Level 1 Yoga teacher training program the experience of overcoming their doubts and fears – of teaching, public speaking, or simply doing something exciting and new – is often one of the most empowering takeaways they gain from their time with us on the training.
I am older and cannot do all the postures. Can I still join the Yoga Teacher Training?
At Santosha, we believe that yoga is for everybody and all bodies - and that your practice should meet you where you are at. It’s no problem if you cannot access certain postures. There is no age barrier to accessing the incredible benefits of yoga practices and sharing them with others through yoga teaching! We are getting an increasing number of students joining us in their 50s, 60s, and beyond on the Yoga Teacher Training - and we hope to see more!
I am not that flexible, can I still join the Yoga Teacher Training?
Our philosophy is that there is no "one size fits all yoga." Yoga should fit your body, not the other way around. Some people may never get into particular postures because of genetics, injury, or other factors, but this does not hinder your ability to teach and share yoga. If you are practising and teaching yoga with attention and intention following the foundational principles of yoga which you learn on the Yoga Teacher Training, it does not matter if you can form every shape perfectly.
I’m pregnant - can I still attend the Yoga Teacher Training?
While it’s possible to complete the Yoga Teacher Training course while pregnant, we ask that decision be made in consultation with your doctor. Only they can advise if this yoga course is right for you. All pregnant students must provide medical clearance in the form of a certificate on the first day of the Yoga Teacher Training and email us upon enrolment to formulate an individual pregnancy plan to keep you (and your baby!) safe and comfortable during your time with us on the Santosha Yoga Teacher Training. Please inform teachers on the Yoga Teacher Training about any physical issues arising from your pregnancy so they can best assist and support you.
How proficient do I need to be at yoga to join the RYT-200 Yoga Teacher Training?
During the Level 1 RYT-200 Yoga Teacher Training program you will have asana (yoga postures) practice every day. We recommend that students have some form of yoga asana practice and are comfortable joining us in daily practice. However this Yoga Teacher Training is not only meant for aspiring teachers, it’s also for people who want a deeper understanding and to take their yoga practice to a more advanced level.
An advanced yoga practitioner is not necessarily one who can move deeply into advanced yoga postures; it is someone who comes to the yoga mat with a level of maturity, a willingness to learn, and an understanding of their own body.
Do I have to wait until the start date to begin my Yoga Teacher Training?
No, you can start your Yoga Teacher Training from the minute you sign up! We give both our online and in-person Yoga Teacher Training students access to all the comprehensive online Yoga Teacher Training course materials - video modules, classes, handouts and specialised yoga teaching manuals - which give you all you need to begin your Santosha yoga journey right away.
I have not studied for a long time nor do I know much about technical things? Will the Online Yoga Teacher Training be suitable for me?
Yes! We have so many students who have not studied for a long time or are not familiar with internet technology, so we have lots of back-up support for our easy-to-use systems and learning portals. All students have a dedicated student support, whose role is to assist you with whatever arises during your time with us - before, during, and after your yoga course. Our unique online yoga teaching workshops and lectures are designed for learning to be grasped by all levels, with varied learning techniques and teaching methods,
How do I claim my free Santosha 50-Hour Yoga Training?
As our gift to you all our Bali, Byron Bay, Sri Lanka, and Online Level 1 RYT-200 students receive one free short online Yoga course - your choice of Yin Yoga, Pre + Post Natal Yoga, Meditation or Kids + Teens Yoga training - to add to your skills and increase your options for yoga teaching upon graduation with extra in demand modalities. We suggest you complete this after your Level 1 Yoga Teacher Training. You just need to email us when you are ready with your choice of short yoga course and we will send through your bonus yoga course log-in to begin.
I feel a bit nervous about doing the Yoga Teacher Training Course. Should I Still Do It?
Yes! This probably means you are ready to step into something new but you just need that extra encouragement to make the next brave step. We are here to offer this to you! You are welcome to email or WhatsApp us and let us know about anything standing in the way of following your dreams, and we can happily provide extra support - both before and during your time with us on the Yoga Teacher Training - in a way that best suits YOUR individual nature and strengths.
Ready to start? Visit our course pages to get started today:
BYRON BAY YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
