Yoga Is Back on the Table for private health: What This Means for You as a Future Yoga Teacher
Great news for the Australian yoga community—yoga has officially been reinstated as a natural therapy eligible for private health insurance rebates. 🧘♀️✨
This change comes after years of advocacy and a thorough review by the Federal Government, which confirmed what many of us already knew: yoga works. It’s now recognised for its preventative and therapeutic benefits in areas like mental health, pain management, cardiovascular support, and more.
This is a massive win not only for yoga practitioners—but especially for yoga teachers and those thinking about becoming one.
Why this matters for future yoga teachers
With this announcement, the message is clear:
Yoga is no longer seen as just a feel-good hobby—it’s being recognised as a legitimate and evidence-based form of care.
That means more opportunities, more credibility, and more demand for well-trained, trauma-informed, and skilled yoga professionals.
But here’s the catch—only yoga taught by teachers with approved training and professional registration will qualify for private health rebates.
Set yourself apart with training that meets the highest standards
At Jala Yoga®, our 350-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training is Yoga Australia–approved, which means it ticks every box when it comes to professional standards, scope of practice, and therapeutic application.
Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner ready to step into teaching, this is your chance to become a qualified, recognised yoga teacher who can work confidently across studios, clinical settings, and private sessions.
We teach you how to work with real humans, real bodies, and complex needs—while integrating traditional yoga, trauma-informed care, and the latest in neuroscience and psychology.
Why now is the best time to train
This shift in recognition from the government and insurers means:
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Yoga teachers will play a bigger role in the healthcare system
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People seeking yoga for health reasons will be looking for teachers with the right credentials
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You’ll be able to build a career that’s grounded, meaningful, and professionally recognised
In short, the bar has been raised—and we love that. Because we believe in doing yoga well, and teaching it even better.
Ready to take the next step?
If you've been sitting on the fence about doing yoga teacher training, now’s the time.
Become a part of a new generation of yoga teachers who are not only passionate—but qualified, recognised, and trusted.
