Yoga Teacher Training Newcastle 2022
Yogic Wisdom offers Hatha Yoga classes rooted in the Krishnamacarya lineage, 350 hour Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Therapy Post Graduate training course, retreats and personal consultations.
At Yogic Wisdom we recognise that everyone is different and that no single approach is appropriate for all, each individual is unique. All our teachers are trained to assist with modifications to ensure everyone can enjoy the many benefits of yoga. The Yogic Wisdom philosophy and approach to sharing yoga is that yoga is suitable for everybody regardless of age, fitness, state of health or belief system. We are an inclusive community first and foremost that welcomes all students to share the love of yoga and it’s many benefits.
Yogic Wisdom has a variety of services and locations in Newcastle and the surrounding areas;
About Us
Our Mission is to support you to feel whole, live your truth, and embrace an open-hearted flow of love. We do this by creating a supportive and inclusive community of Yoga practitioners, where regardless of your body type and background, you can safely learn and practice yoga, heal physically and mentally, and explore your spiritual path.
We honour the Indian roots of these teachings, and recognise that they now unfold on Australian land, making its spirit—and the wisdom of Indigenous elders, peoples and ancestors—an inextricable part of what is taught and learned.
Deepa Gupta, Owner & Principal of Yogic Wisdom
Deepa Gupta is the Principal and Steward of Yogic Wisdom, passed to her by her teacher, Kym McDonald. Her teaching is rooted in the traditional yoga style of the Krishnamacarya lineage, and is influenced by the Kriya Yoga lineage in which she also practices. Her approach blends this ancient wisdom with a sensitivity to the modern world, empowering her students to connect with their prana and deeper mind, guiding them toward self-discovery and healing. She weaves in her respect for the land, indigenous spiritual traditions, and other wisdom traditions, reflecting her belief in the inter-connectedness of all beings.
Deepa’s yoga journey began with Karma Yoga—serving the planet, its creatures, and its people. This path inspired her activism, leading to the founding of Jhatkaa.org, a digital advocacy group for social justice, and the co-founding of the Indian Youth Climate Network, with a particular passion for supporting frontline communities to take action.
Deepa was raised in Australia, worked for over a decade in India, and now travels between India, Australia and the US, all of which are now home. She is passionate about bridging between cultures and differences, helping people recognise our shared essence and common source.
Kym McDonald, Founder of Yogic Wisdom
Kym is the founder of Yogic Wisdom and a senior Yoga Teacher, who previously served as President of Yoga Australia. Kym combines ancient yogic wisdom and various health modalities in her teachings, focusing on the whole person not just the physical body. She is passionate about inclusive yoga classes for all ages, bodies and health conditions. All Kym’s yoga classes include asana, pranayama and meditation in line with the authentic essence of yoga and Krishnamacharya’s teachings.
Kym has taught Meditation and Yoga for over two decades, serving the Newcastle and Hunter region. Kym has lead dozens of retreats locally, in India and in Bali, and offers individual consultations in Yoga Therapy and Energy healing. She is also the founder of the Karma Yoga Community which provides meals daily for 250 children at the Ashraya School and Orphanage in Bangalore, India. Regular events are held at Yogic Wisdom on a donation basis in the spirit of service.
Our Teachers
Sarah is the Central Coast coordinator for Yogic Wisdom’s Yoga Teacher Training, and teaches the Mental Health Module for Yoga Therapy Training. Sarah has been practicing yoga over several years and is a qualified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist who teaches students in the Central Coast. Having studied with Yogic Wisdom in the Krishnamacharya lineage, Sarah realised that Yoga is more than just the postures but a lifelong journey that brings with it many possibilities. Sarah is passionate about reducing the impacts of stress and burnout on the mind and body and has a particular interest in mental health and women’s health.
Maranda is the Newcastle coordinator for Yogic Wisdom’s Yoga Teacher Training. Maranda is a yoga teacher and fitness instructor with a background in early education. Maranda first came to Yogic Wisdom with the desire to improve physically, but instead the holistic connection she had been searching for. Maranda loves sharing knowledge and growing alongside her students, and is dedicated to helping others discover the abundant offerings of yoga.
Jo is one of the Asana & Pranayama teachers for Yogic Wisdom’s Yoga Teacher Training, and teaches classes in Newcastle. Discovering Yoga was like the missing piece of the puzzle for Jo in terms of understanding the purpose of life, connection, and wellbeing. Being a part of others makiang that same discovery brings Jo so much joy, Her study of Yoga Therapy, combined with her 30 years as a practicing pharmacist, gives her an extensive knowledge of the human body, disease states and the tools that can be used to help students along a path of healing. Jo has qualifications as a Yoga Teacher, a Yoga Therapist and has a Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Annie is one of the Anatomy teachers for Yogic Wisdom’s Yoga Teacher Training and Yoga Therapy Training, and teaches Yoga in Hawks Nest. Annie has 35 years’ experience as a practicing physiotherapist, giving her a deep practical knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Her studies in the Krishnamacharya lineage of Yoga and Yoga Therapy have deepened and extended her application of this knowledge. It has also proven that there is nothing Yoga cannot touch and revive, be it physical, emotional, mental and/or spiritual. Annie has qualifications as a Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist and a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. She also has a history of almost 60 years in music and brings her ongoing love of chant and mantra to the training.
Anjelica is one of the Anatomy teachers for Yogic Wisdom’s Yoga Teacher Training. Anjelica’s love of Yoga has grown over the last 10 years from its constant ability to teach her about herself and about life. She has been a physiotherapist for 14 years and health research assistant, and did her 350 hour Yoga Teacher Training with Yogic Wisdom. Anjelica is passionate about empowering students with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the human body’s form and function, and how yoga can move us all towards balance and alignment.
Savita is the Sanskrit & Chanting teacher for Yogic Wisdom’s Yoga Teacher Training. She has practiced Sanskrit chanting and prayer daily for over 50 years, and loves sharing this sacred traditional practice with her students in Yoga. Savita’s first exposure to Yoga asana and pranayama was in her childhood in rural India, and has had a dedicated daily practice for the last 15 years. Savita graduated from Yogic Wisdom in 2019 and has been teaching women seniors in northern Sydney for the last 5 years.
Kaye is the Kids Yoga teacher for Yogic Wisdom’s Yoga Teacher Training. Kaye resides in the Upper Hunter, where she is a Learning Support Officer at the local primary school. Kaye shares her love of Yoga with the school students and her local community. Kaye is a qualified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist and brings her learning’s on Kids’ Yoga to the training. For Kaye, Yoga has been life changing.
Simone teaches the Gut-Mind component of Yogic Wisdom’s Yoga Therapy Training. Simone is a qualified Yoga Teacher, Naturopath, Herbalist, Nutritionist and Yoga Therapist. Her mission is to nurture, educate and empower people to achieve better health and vitality using natural therapies that are both traditionally and scientifically proven to be effective. She is passionate about helping support people in achieving their health goals by restoring balance, health and well being in a holistic and sustainable way.
Testimonials
“The Yogic Wisdom community is a gathering of likeminded people who come together with a spirit of generosity, supportiveness and ahimsa and for whom yoga is more than an athletic pursuit - it's a way of life and being.” - AJ
“I love this community, I am grateful for this community, I am loved and supported by this community. I continue to learn and grow because of this community!” - Desley, Yoga Teacher Training
“Deepa is a wonderful teacher; soulful and experienced who’s understanding, respect and passion for the yogic life is given freely to all her students. As a beginner, I was intimidated by the overwhelming amount of knowledge to be gained but Deepa’s authentic and sincere manner encouraged me to shed my inhibitions and learn as much from her as I can.’ - Joan Lapuyade
“What draws me to Kym is her integrity. She's a teacher who holds herself to high standards and she has high expectation for her students. She's doesn't teach for numbers or sales, its about spreading yoga into the community. For her it's a calling, not an occupation.” - Alexandria Joy