The Essential Low Back Teacher Training

August 17 - 22, 2025
Ballina, Australia

Join Robin for the next Essential Low Back Program teacher training held in the beautiful beach-town of Ballina, Australia. Hosted by Alicia Trevelyan and Jodie Lunn of Abhyasa Yoga from August 17-22, 2025. Ballina is located in the beautiful Northern Rivers, NSW, a one hour flight north of Sydney, Australia.

The program will be conducted at the Ballina Surf Club, situated on Lighthouse Beach. The facility is located 10 mins by car/taxi/bus from Ballina airport; close to various accommodation options, alongside beach coastal walks and nearby many delicious eateries.

For more information and to book: www.abhyasayoga.com.au

Watch Robin’s live information session to learn more about the upcoming Essential Low Back Teacher Training!

Get the Knowledge You Need

The ELBP is based on the landmark NIH study that shifted the tide! Robin’s experience in training teachers and therapists is renown. Every yoga teacher, regardless of lineage can benefit from this program. Click here to download the study!

Tailored for Teachers and Yoga Therapists: A Proactive Approach to Safety

In this intensive training, yoga teachers and therapists will develop the means to intelligently address the primary low back dysfunctions, hypo- and hypermobility, S.I. destabilization, pelvic misalignment, scoliosis, and lumbar-disc conditions. The intricate relationship between functional breathing and functional movement will be explored with scientific evidence to support the specific approach to sequencing and adaptation.

Course Highlights

This training focuses on functional anatomy of the pelvic girdle, stabilizing exercises that develop core support, and an evaluative process that facilitates teachers and therapists in learning how to organize yoga practices which ensure students’ safety. The daily workshop format will include developmental and therapeutic practices, skill building through observation, co-teaching, and case studies to provide you with an abundance of knowledge and skills that are readily applicable.

What You’ll Learn

Functional Anatomy & Core Stabilization:Develop a deep understanding of pelvic girdle anatomy and stabilizing exercises to support core strength.
Safety-Centered Yoga Practice: Learn a structured evaluative process to design safe and effective practices for your students.
Hands-On Experience: Participate in daily workshops with therapeutic practices, observation, co-teaching, and case studies.

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Practicum Requirement

To complete the Practicum, ELBP trainees will:

Teach the 7 week series, following the ELBP protocol, adapting for individuals as trainees have learned to do in the training program.
Conduct student intakes, collect class evaluations, and complete a self assessment of your experience teaching.
Meet with a Practicum Mentor to discuss the series and receive feedback. The mentor is available for questions throughout the series, if needed.
Practicum should be complete by March 31, 2026.

Certification & Competencies:

Upon practicum completion, earn a certification to teach The Essential Low Back Program as a series.
Continuing Development Profession (CDP) Points through YOGA AUSTRALIA
IAYT Continuing Education Credits: Aligns with C-IAYT competencies: Yoga Foundations, Biomedical Foundations, Yoga Therapy Tools, and Professional Practice.
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits