Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand
Teacher
Training
Rigorous, comprehensive, and uniquely Aotearoa. Our trainings blend ancient yoga teachings with Te Ao Māori wisdom — for aspiring teachers and those looking to deepen their own practice.
Rooted in two worlds.
Our trainings explore the beautiful marriage between ancient yoga and Te Ao Māori teachings, following the Māori model of hauora through the four pillars of Te Whare Tapa Whā. Whether you're training to teach or deepening your personal practice — haere mai! This course is meant for you.
Choose your path
Flagship programme
200hr Vinyasa
Yoga Teacher Training
Our Yoga Alliance accredited 200hr YTT is a comprehensive journey into becoming a certified yoga teacher — or for anyone looking to go deeper into their practice. Structured around the five pillars of Te Whare Tapa Whā, it is a uniquely Aotearoa experience that honours both yoga tradition and Māori wisdom.
All bodies and experience levels welcome but a basic vinyasa knowledge recommended (approximately 6 months of practice).
Five-pillar structure
Whenua — Foundations
30 July – 2 August 2026Tinana — Body
20 – 23 August 2026Hinengaro — Mind
17 – 20 September 2026Wairua — Spirit
15 – 18 October 2026Whānau — Community
12 – 15 November 2026What's included
- Unlimited AWHI membership during training
- Training manual
- Graduation celebration and certificate
- Lifetime discounts on AWHI memberships
- Payment plans available
Dates
2026–2027 · Dates TBD
Prerequisite
Completion of 200hr Yoga Teacher Training
Diversity & Inclusion
Fully funded scholarships
We believe yoga teacher training should be accessible to everyone. Our scholarship programme offers 100% tuition funding for those from communities underrepresented in yoga spaces.
Scholarships cover full tuition, all required textbooks, unlimited AWHI membership during training, and lifetime membership discounts.
Apply for scholarshipWho is eligible?
- Māori and Pasifika peoples
- BIPOC individuals
- LGBTQ+ community members
- Other underrepresented groups in yoga
- NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents only
200hr YTT deadline: 1 June 2026
Yin 100hr deadline: 2027 — TBD
Does not cover travel, accommodation, or living expenses.
Meet the facilitators
Kathleen Kuehn
she/her
RYT 500 · Co-owner & Lead Facilitator
500-ERYT with certifications in vinyasa, yin, yoga nidra, level-one Pilates, and Hot HIIT Pilates. PhD in Media & Communications with nearly two decades of tertiary teaching experience. Known for her sharp wit and playful approach, Kathleen creates an environment where deep self-inquiry and genuine laughter coexist — because growth doesn't have to be serious.
Tom Brotherstone
he/him
E-RYT 500 · Co-owner & Lead Facilitator
500-ERYT with training completed in Rishikesh, India. Over a decade teaching yin and vinyasa. Tom brings an easeful, approachable facilitation style with warmth and humour that puts students immediately at ease. His classes weave yoga philosophy throughout, grounding movement in meaning.
Murray Hemi
he/him
RYT 200 · Trauma Specialist
Psychotherapist and trauma specialist with training from the Yoga Education in Prison Trust and Hakomi Institute. Strong mātauranga Māori background. Current practice focuses on men's relationship coaching and group facilitation.
Hana Buchanan
she/her
200hr YTT Supporting Facilitator
Hana (Taranaki iwi, Te Ātiawa, Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika) brings 25+ years of yoga practice and a deep emphasis on mātauranga Māori and the synergies between yoga and Māori ways of knowing and being.
Satvika Iyer
they/them
200hr YTT Supporting Facilitator
200-CYT Vinyasa, 100-hour Yin, and 400-hour Hatha training in India, with additional Kundalini and Aerial certifications. Satvika brings a rich, multidisciplinary perspective to the training.
Ready to begin?
Contact us to discuss programme fit, payment plans, or scholarship eligibility. We'd love to talk.
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