Live and breathe yoga for six transformative weeks in a vibrant community setting on an eco-farm between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast in Northern NSW, Australia.
Next course: 12 October - 20 November 2026
If you are seeking a meaningful escape that supports your personal practice and invites you into authentic yogic living, this immersion is designed for you. The Krishna Village 6-week Teacher Training Immersion teaches yoga as a complete way of life, encouraging you to be a yogi rather than simply do yoga.
Your 6-Week Yoga Vacation
During your stay, you will explore the science of yoga in a holistic way, with teachings that include postures and philosophy, meditation and mindfulness, kirtan, yoga anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and Ayurveda. All of this takes place while you live and breathe the spirit of Bhakti.
Daily Vinyasa Flow classes are part of the experience, with a strong focus on correct alignment. Mornings are gentle, while afternoons bring a more energetic pace.
Because this is an Immersion Retreat, you will not be required to complete assessments, seva work, class preparation, or teaching commitments. That means more time to read, rest, connect, and explore the beautiful Tweed region, including Mt. Warning and the nearby beaches.
How this differs from regular Yoga Teacher Training
If you later decide you would like certification, let the team know by the end of week 1 at the latest. Accommodation may or may not be available for that change, so if you are unsure, it is better to book as a trainee and switch to the retreat option later if needed.
Pricing and discounts
The Immersion Retreat rate is slightly lower than the regular YTT rate. You receive the same classes and accommodation, but without assessments. A $600 discount is applied when you book.
Additional discount: book 6+ weeks in advance and save $200 off the rates below.
Accommodation options include a commuter rate, camping, budget and higher-end shared or single rooms, as well as cabins. All pricing includes the training fee plus 3 meals per day.
Location and accommodation
Krishna Village is set on a beautiful organic farm in the scenic foothills of Mt. Warning, halfway between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. The nearest town is Murwillumbah, and the closest airport is Coolangatta, the Gold Coast airport.
The retreat centre is spread across a natural farm landscape, so some facilities and accommodation require a bit of walking. Options range from camping spots and creatively renovated container rooms to private pine cabins overlooking the valley.
Meals and lifestyle
You will be served three delicious vegetarian meals each day, from vegan kitchari, porridge, and fresh fruit for breakfast to vegetable curry with rice or flatbreads, plus heartier lunch and dinner dishes. If you have specific dietary needs, you are welcome to use the Krishna Village kitchen to prepare your own meals.
Program schedule
The Welcome Tour begins on Monday at 11am. Graduation takes place on the last Thursday of the course, giving you one final evening to celebrate with fellow trainees. Check-out is on Friday at 9am.
Your facilitators
Lila, Michael, and the other teachers are Bhakti Yogis who have lived a healthy, wholesome yogic lifestyle for many years. Together, they have run yoga retreat centres and yoga schools, and taught hundreds of classes in yoga, philosophy, and personal development.
Lila Kirtana has been teaching full-time since 2008 and has trained over 500 yoga teachers at Krishna Village since 2016. Her background includes traditional Hatha, Bhakti, and Ayurvedic wisdom, along with certifications in Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga, Children's Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Yoga for Mental Health.
Michael “Laxmivan” began his yoga journey at age 20 after leaving his work as a studio musician to join a Bhakti Yoga monastery. With more than 31 years of daily practice, he brings integrity, humour, compassion, and a deep respect for tradition to his teaching.
Important notes
If you are dealing with physical or mental health concerns, please review the Are You Ready page to make sure this course is suitable for you. Please also read the Terms & Conditions before booking.
To receive the $600 YTT Immersion discount, make your booking with a deposit only, then reply to your confirmation message stating that you are a “YTT Immersion Guest” and request the discount to be applied manually before paying the balance.
Our budget rooms are in converted shipping containers about 100m from the community area, looking into the lush green of the rainforest. They share a big verandah with personal patio sets to sit, relax, chat and read. The rooms are simple and cosy equipped with a bed, nightstand and wardrobe. There is a fan for summer and heater for winter. All rooms have shared amenities. The amenities block includes showers and toilets. You also have access to our community kitchen and indoor study space. You also have access to the community kitchen, co-working space, and the yoga hall, where we gather for yoga and meditation classes, kirtan, and all other yogic living classes. This room is for a maximum of one adult, and not suitable for children.
These private cabins have a beautiful view of the lush surroundings from your private veranda. The open plan design contains a queen bed and features an ensuite bathroom, an A/C to cool in summer and heat in winter, and a kitchenette with a small fridge and kettle. You also have access to all additional shared amenities in Krishna Village (5-10 minute walk), including the communal kitchen, indoor co-working space and yoga hall. These private cabins are suitable for 2 people and at maximum one small child.
The Bhakti Guest House Twin Room is a comfortable room, ideal for those looking for a weekend getaway. Situated up high with stunning views of the valley, the Bhakti Guest House Twin rooms are quite private and isolated in comparison to other accommodation we offer. The perfect room for friends travelling together. A stunning 15 min walk to both the temple and reception, it includes two single beds, an ensuite bathroom, a shared professional kitchen (pure vegetarian), a large lawn, as well as a fan for summer and a heater for winter. Please note that on occasions, the communal kitchen and adjacent yoga hall are used for retreats and courses. Therefore, we kindly request that you are mindful re: noise at all times. This room is for a maximum of 2 adults. Not suitable for children, unless it's a single parent with 1 child.
Our cottages are little huts, set in a circle, about 200m from the Krishna Village community kitchen behind the big yoga hall. They are simple and cosy, equipped with a single bed, nightstand, a few hangers and a desk, as well as an upstairs storage area. There is a fan for summer and a heater for winter. The cottages are within reach of our Starlink Wifi connection, so you can work from your desk, e.g. if you are a digital nomad or need to finish your uni assignments. Each two adjacent cottages share one small shower/bathroom facility. You also have access to the Krishna Village community kitchen, indoor study space, and the yoga hall, where we gather for yoga and meditation classes, kirtan, and all other yogic living classes. This room is for one person only and not suitable for children.
Set among beautiful mango and lychee trees near our eastern garden. The tent sites are unpowered and allow for one tent per site. The amenities block with bathrooms and showers is only 50m away, and you have free access to our gardens and community kitchen area (please remember not to bring meat, fish and eggs here). Price incl. all yoga and other classes, as well as 3 vegetarian meals/day.
The Krishna Village currently offers 8 powered camper van sites. (The power is for 10 Amp, and we recommend you bring a 20m extension cord.) The amenities block with bathrooms and showers is only 30m away, and you have free access to our gardens and community kitchen area (please remember not to bring meat, fish and eggs here). Please check the images to see the setup of the power box and the layout of the van area. Price incl. all yoga and other classes, as well as 3 vegetarian meals/day.
Lila Kirtana began her yoga path in 2000, and over time the practice gently opened into a deeper call toward a more conscious, devotional way of living. From 2005, she lived and studied as a Vedic nun in a traditional ashram, spending three transformative years immersed in spiritual practice, service, and in-depth study. During that period, she completed her 500-hour...
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