Soul Tribe Teacher Training with Clare Lovelace

200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training

📅 Dates: 9th August – 30th November
📍 Location: Soul Tribe Studio + Murrah Dream Retreat
🕖 Schedule: Weekends (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday)
🌿 Final Immersion: 3-day retreat at Murrah Dream Retreat

✨ 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 ‘do’ yoga very well. I’m completely uncoordinated, I have zero qualitifications, I dont have a home, I dont have any money, I’m almost 30, my life is a mess. I’m so scared I’ll fail at this as well, and then that will be it.

He looked at me.

You’ll be fine. He said, ever nonchalant. Have another beer.

I didn’t 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 couldn’t 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. You’re so young. Everyone said.  I didn’t feel it. 30 felt so old. Surely at 30 I’m supposed to feel like an adult. Surely I’m 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 hadn’t 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 couldn’t hold my notes.

It’s easy to look at someone teaching and think they were born like that. I’ve 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 I’d ever done, and I was objectively terrible at it, I kept going. I got really lucky. I’ve 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 I’d be here. Its 2025. I’m 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 I’d 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 wouldn’t work.  They told me that so many people had tried and failed to run businesses in the Bay. Especially yoga businesses. It’s not going to happen they said.

I didn’t believe them. And anyway I had nothing to lose. I’d packed up my life and started again so many times I wasn’t 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 you’re feeling called to step up and really embody the qualities you want to receive, peace, joy, abundance, success, love, play, isn’t it time you said yes?

I’ve been designing and leading exceptional teacher trainings for over 8 years now. That’s 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. It’s all within you.

Weekend Training Dates:

• August: 9th–10th, 23rd–24th

• September: 6th–7th, 20th–21st

• October: 4th–5th, 18th–19th

• November: 1st–2nd, 15th–16th

• Final Retreat: 28th–30th November

Yoga Teacher Training isn’t only about teaching yoga. Yes you learn how to be an exceptional yoga teacher, but it’s 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. I’ve 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 doesn’t matter if you dont want to teach yoga in a class setting.

• It doesn’t matter if you cant hold handstand or bend yourself into a million positions.

• It doesn’t matter if you dont think you’re calm, spiritual, flexible, young, old, ‘good’ 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 you’re wasting on holding grudges.

• You learn how to face life’s challenges with grace, strength, courage and a sense of humour.

• You learn that your mind doesn’t have to control you.

• You learn that your thoughts aren’t 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 love—that 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 more—a 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), I’ve devoted my life to teaching. I’ve 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 I’ve been leading teacher trainings, retreats, and classes ever since.

I know firsthand how this practice can change everything—not just the way you move, but the way you see yourself and the world.

I can’t wait to walk this path with you. 💛

FAQ’s

💭 I can’t do advanced poses—does that matter?
Not at all! Yoga is about how you live, not what you can do physically. Over four months, you’ll find more strength, space, and confidence in body, mind, and heart.

💭 I don’t want to teach—will 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.

💭 I want to teach—will this prepare me?
YES! From week one, you’ll gain hands-on teaching experience. Many of our graduates now teach at Soul Tribe and beyond!

💭 What if I can’t make all the weekends?
Live-streaming and recorded sessions are available, plus catch-up options. You’ll also have lifetime access to our online learning platform.

💭 Will I be certified to teach?
Yes! Upon completion, you’ll 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 life—beyond learning to teach yoga, I discovered who I truly am." – Abbie

"The skills I gained are priceless. I feel more empowered, more connected, and more confident in my path." – Sarah

"Clare creates an incredibly safe, inspiring, and empowering space for deep learning. I’ve made lifelong friends and grown in ways I never expected." – Leah

"This experience was beyond words. Everyone should do this training—it’s an awakening." – Sheri

💫 YOGA TEACHER TRAINING INFO SESSION

Saturday 14 June | 11am–12pm
In-Studio at Soul Tribe + on Zoom

Thinking about doing your Yoga Teacher Training—but not sure if it’s the right time, the right fit, or even if it’s for you?

This free Info Session is a chance to get clarity. I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about our upcoming 200hr Soul Tribe Yoga Teacher Training, starting Friday 9 August.

Yoga teacher training is not about learning how to do a great ‘downward facing dog’. It’s about getting intimate with the parts of yourself that have been under the surface for many years, maybe things that feel scary or challenging but that actually contain the seeds of your fullest potential.

Yoga teacher training is about accepting yourself as you are, it’s about saying NO once and for all to those self limited beliefs or stories of unworthiness.

It’s about taking responsibility for your own life, turning towards the light whilst embracing the shadow and realising ultimately they are one.

It’s about resourcing yourself with a toolkit of physical, energetic, emotional and mental strengthening practices that actually support you through the waves of life. These tools allow you to surf the waves rather than get stuck in them.

I’m so grateful to be able to do this work. I learn so much every time. This will be the 9th Yoga Teacher Training I’ve run at Soul Tribe and each year the course becomes deeper and richer.

If you’re even the tiniest bit curious, this info session is for you. Either in person or via zoom.

We’ll cover:

• Who this training is for

• The course structure, schedule, and what you'll learn

• How we integrate anatomy, sequencing, philosophy, and real-world teaching skills

• What makes Soul Tribe’s approach different (intimate group size, real feedback, deep mentorship)

• Payment options—including 12-month and 18-month plans
  

There’ll be space for any questions you’ve got. Whether you're a “maybe” or already halfway to “yes,” come along and get a feel for the training and the community that holds it.

You can join in-person or via Zoom—just let us know when you book which one you’ll attend.

📍 All info here: soultribestudio.com.au/yoga-teacher-training/200hr-yoga-teacher-training-2025

Let’s chat, connect, and take the first step toward something big.

Clare x