Soul Tribe Teacher Training with Clare Lovelace
200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training
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Dates: 9th August โ 30th November
๐ Location: Soul Tribe Studio + Murrah Dream Retreat
๐ Schedule: Weekends (7:00 AM โ 4:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday)
๐ฟ Final Immersion: 3-day retreat at Murrah Dream Retreat
โจ Investment: $5,300
12 month payment plan $530 per month available
Secure your spot with a $500 deposit
A personal story:
On the eve of my first yoga teacher training in 2013 I was sitting in the kitchen with my then boyfriend, feeling sick with nerves. What am I doing, I said. I cant be a yoga teacher. I cant even โdoโ yoga very well. Iโm completely uncoordinated, I have zero qualitifications, I dont have a home, I dont have any money, Iโm almost 30, my life is a mess. Iโm so scared Iโll fail at this as well, and then that will be it.
He looked at me.
Youโll be fine. He said, ever nonchalant. Have another beer.
I didnโt think that would help but I drunk it anyway.
The next day I got up at 5am which was unheard of for me back in those days. The only 5 am I ever saw was on the way home from a party. I got on the train to St Peters. I had my yoga books under my arm. The only other people on the train were bleary eyed tradies in fluro vests drinking cans of Monster. I arrived at Dancing Warrior Yoga. My training had begun.
Over the course of the next few months I quickly realised a few things.
I mumbled and no one could hear me. I was constantly told to speak up.
I was terrible at arm balancing, handstands, planks, anything involving arm strength.
I couldnโt learn sequences
I had problems with left and right
BUT
I had a natural aptitude for yoga philosophy
I remembered I loved to write
I realised that with enough practice I could do anything
I started to believe in myself for the first time since I was a little girl
During that training I turned 30. We went to the local cafe and my teacher Matt bought me lunch. Youโre so young. Everyone said. I didnโt feel it. 30 felt so old. Surely at 30 Iโm supposed to feel like an adult. Surely Iโm meant to have a house, or at least a car, or savings or kids? All I had was a tattered backpack and some falling apart clothes and a string of unsuitable relationships.
A huge part of the training was learning to teach, which meant mock classes, getting up in front of the group and leading a sequence. Somehow I hadnโt quite realised that teaching yoga meant speaking in front of people. I would get so nervous my voice would crack and my hands would shake so much I couldnโt hold my notes.
Itโs easy to look at someone teaching and think they were born like that. Iโve been teaching for 10 years and not just teaching a little bit. I threw myself into teaching yoga with everything I had. I was desperate, but more than that I was on fire. Something had been ignited within me that would never go out. I soaked up every mystical word. Even though in many ways teaching was the hardest thing Iโd ever done, and I was objectively terrible at it, I kept going. I got really lucky. Iโve had brilliant teachers and brilliant mentors who tell me how it is and dont let me get away with blaming others for my problems, or running away when it gets challenging.
My greatest teacher has been my own inner strength. I never would have considered myself a strong person. Definitely not a leader. I thought I was the opposite. Fade into the background, go with the flow, never rock the boat.
In my most outlandish dreams I never could have imagined Iโd be here. Its 2025. Iโm at the helm of a successful yoga studio, 7 years in. Thriving in business against all odds. Doing it my way. Never writing a business plan. Never writing a budget. No formal education. Just a whole lot of passion, determination and old fashioned hard work. When I first started soul tribe we had 3 regular students. Now the newsletter is read by over 4000 people. When I first started the whole building was empty. A ghost town. I was sleeping in my van in the carpark. Between classes Iโd basically beg people to come in and drop thousands of flyers that probably never got read all over town. Many people told me to give up. They told me it wouldnโt work. They told me that so many people had tried and failed to run businesses in the Bay. Especially yoga businesses. Itโs not going to happen they said.
I didnโt believe them. And anyway I had nothing to lose. Iโd packed up my life and started again so many times I wasnโt afraid. The skills I learnt in that first yoga training course taught me how to trust my intuition. Yoga gave me the courage to say yes, and no, at the right times. Which is really all life is. a series of choices. Yes or no.
If youโre feeling called to step up and really embody the qualities you want to receive, peace, joy, abundance, success, love, play, isnโt it time you said yes?
Iโve been designing and leading exceptional teacher trainings for over 8 years now. Thatโs hundreds of students who overcame self doubt, self sabotage and stories of lack to live the life they always dreamed of. Many of them are teaching yoga and in love with it. Some have opened their own studios. Some are teaching in a quiet way, simply by living their lives with more awareness. Whatever the reason, yoga teacher training is the gateway to inner peace. Itโs all within you.
Weekend Training Dates:
August: 9thโ10th, 23rdโ24th
September: 6thโ7th, 20thโ21st
October: 4thโ5th, 18thโ19th
November: 1stโ2nd, 15thโ16th
Final Retreat: 28thโ30th November
Yoga Teacher Training isnโt only about teaching yoga. Yes you learn how to be an exceptional yoga teacher, but itโs so much more than that. The teaching skills you learn are transferrable to EVERYTHING ELSE YOU DO.
Learn
How to use your voice authentically and clearly
How to overcome shyness and self doubt (if I can do it, as the shyest person on the planet, so can you)
How to access a powerhouse of energy within you using the ancient techniques and technology of yoga
How to apply ancient yoga philosophy to your modern life and use these teachings to live a fulfilled life that benefits others as much as you
How to follow your passions without fear
How to tap into your unique purpose
How to live each day with peace and gratitude
How to access your inner confidence and move past limiting beliefs.
I completed my first YTT in 2014, age 30. At the time I had very little money, no savings, no qualifications, no degree, no trade. I was waitressing and bartending and was generally very lost. I had extremely low self confidence and was very shy. I spoke so softly , no one could ever hear what I was saying. I felt extremely awkward in most situations.
Fast forward 11 years. I own and teach at a thriving yoga studio going from strength to strength, coming into my 7th year of studio ownership and 11th year of running my own business teaching yoga. I make all my income from teaching and the studio. Iโve never had another job on the side. There can never be enough yoga teachers. This knowledge and ability to guide people to regulate their own nervous systems and learn how to love themselves is SO NEEDED EVERYWHERE. Whether or not you decide to teach yoga classes, you will automatically teach everyone around you, just through your way of being.
In August I'm facilitating a four month deep dive into Yoga, a transformational Yoga Teacher Training that will change everything. I've been running this training yearly at the studio since 2018 and each year the course becomes more embodied, more potent, richer and deeper.
If 2025 is the year you say YES to your passion and love for Yoga in all its myriad forms, this training is for you.
I dont usually throw statements like this around but I truly believe everyone should do a yoga teacher training with a teacher who resonates with you.
It doesnโt matter if you dont want to teach yoga in a class setting.
It doesnโt matter if you cant hold handstand or bend yourself into a million positions.
It doesnโt matter if you dont think youโre calm, spiritual, flexible, young, old, โgoodโ enough.
A yoga teacher training is a training for life. You learn how to take responsibility for your life.
You learn how to forgive yourself and others so you can free up all the valuable energy youโre wasting on holding grudges.
You learn how to face lifeโs challenges with grace, strength, courage and a sense of humour.
You learn that your mind doesnโt have to control you.
You learn that your thoughts arenโt true.
You learn how to regulate your own nervous system.
You learn how to deal with conflict in your relationships.
You learn how to not take everything so personally.
You learn how to stop blaming others, the government, capitalism, the system for the way you feel.
You learn that only you are the master of your own feelings.
You learn all of this through the rich, supportive lens of yogic philosophy taught in a way that is relevant to your life now.
You grow within a supportive group of people who have your back, no matter what.
You grow with one on one mentoring support.
We can do hard things, gently. Yoga gives us the strength to do them.
Yoga Teacher Training starts on 9th August held over alternate weekends at our beautiful South Coast studio, ending in a luxurious retreat at Murrah Dream. Our studio is right next to some of the most pristine beautiful beaches in the world for pre and post study swims.
This training is created and led by me, Clare along with guest teachers Rachel Nokes (Sanskrit & Trauma Informed Yoga) & Joelle Karam (Applied Anatomy & Physiology).
You will learn:
How to embody the teachings of yoga for a lifetime practice
How to teach Hatha Vinyasa classes
How to modify classes to suit all levels
How to teach Gentle classes
How to teach in a Trauma informed way
How to sequence in an intelligent creative way
How to regulate your own nervous system to regulate others
The Art of Meditation, exploring different styles, focus on Vipassana meditation
Vedic history and philosophy
Pranayama techniques
How to become an excellent facilitator and space holder
The business of yoga, how to run your own successful teaching business
How to find your authentic voice
How to apply yoga philosophy in your daily life
How to put yourself out there
How to find your creative expression
How to teach and practice yogic postures
The energetics of yoga
The anatomy & physiology of yoga postures
How to theme your classes
The art of storytelling
Introduction to Yin & Restorative Yoga
Yoga Nidra
How to create beautiful spaces
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
The Bhagavad Gita
Chanting & Sanskrit
Staying true to the roots of yoga
Prenatal Yoga
WHEN:
Weekends 7am - 4pm
9th 10th August
23rd 24th August
6th 7th September
20th 21st September
4th 5th October
18th 19th October
1st 2nd November
15th 16th November
28th 29th 30th November (retreat)
I would love to welcome you to this life changing experience! If you're feeling that beat of your heart and lift of your spirits, it's time my friend.
If you're interested in taking this next step, reply I'm keen, and I can book a call with you, or if you feel ready, you can apply here.
Any questions let me know, 0447 617 619.
Love Clare Meet Your Lead Teacher: Clare Lovelace
At my core, I believe in loveโthat we are all naturally compassionate, kind, and deeply connected. My purpose is to hold space for you to rediscover your magic, trust in yourself, and move through life with joy and authenticity.
My journey with yoga began when I was searching for something moreโa deeper connection, a sense of belonging. Through movement, breath, and meditation, I found my way home.
Since completing my first 200-hour training in 2014 with Mathew Bergan (Dancing Warrior Yoga, Sydney), Iโve devoted my life to teaching. Iโve studied with masters like Sarah Powers and taught at renowned studios across Sydney, as well as for UNICEF and ABC Broadcasting.
In 2018, I founded Soul Tribe Studio, where Iโve been leading teacher trainings, retreats, and classes ever since.
I know firsthand how this practice can change everythingโnot just the way you move, but the way you see yourself and the world.
I canโt wait to walk this path with you. ๐
FAQโs
๐ญ I canโt do advanced posesโdoes that matter?
Not at all! Yoga is about how you live, not what you can do physically. Over four months, youโll find more strength, space, and confidence in body, mind, and heart.
๐ญ I donโt want to teachโwill I still benefit?
Absolutely. Many students join for personal growth, not to teach. This training will enrich everything in your life, helping you live in alignment with your truest self.
๐ญ I want to teachโwill this prepare me?
YES! From week one, youโll gain hands-on teaching experience. Many of our graduates now teach at Soul Tribe and beyond!
๐ญ What if I canโt make all the weekends?
Live-streaming and recorded sessions are available, plus catch-up options. Youโll also have lifetime access to our online learning platform.
๐ญ Will I be certified to teach?
Yes! Upon completion, youโll be registered with Yoga Alliance International, allowing you to teach worldwide. Just make sure to have First Aid certification and public liability insurance.
What Our Graduates Say
"This training changed my lifeโbeyond learning to teach yoga, I discovered who I truly am." โ Abbie
"The skills I gained are priceless. I feel more empowered, more connected, and more confident in my path." โ Sarah
"Clare creates an incredibly safe, inspiring, and empowering space for deep learning. Iโve made lifelong friends and grown in ways I never expected." โ Leah
"This experience was beyond words. Everyone should do this trainingโitโs an awakening." โ Sheri