Deepen Your Practice. Expand Your Teaching. Support Women's Health with Confidence

Mother of four, holistic yoga teacher, personal trainer, and Ayurvedic Nutritionist, Samantha Hewinson, is known for her gentle, simple, and effective approach to helping people achieve optimal wellbeing. 

As the owner and founder of Live to Serve Academy, Samantha helps aspiring health professionals live, lead, and serve with confidence. With students and graduates in over 10 countries, her community uses science-based modalities and purpose-driven business practices to support people in living a vibrant, meaningful life.

Samantha has shared the stage with influential industry leaders such as Dr. Robert Svoboda, Amadea Morningstar, Dr Vignesh Devraj, and MC Yogi. She works at Yoga Australia, the peak body for yoga in Australia, and has spent the past decade volunteering yoga offerings at various charities.

Experience

• Senior Registered Yoga Teacher 1000hrs (teaching for 17 years)
• Diploma Holistic Yoga Therapy, specialising in Addiction & Recovery
• Ayurvedic Nutritionist
• Certified Wellness Coach
• Personal Trainer
• 15+ years working as a holistic health practitioner
• Registered training provider with Yoga Australia and International Institute for Complimentary Therapists
• Current: C-IAYT (Internationally Accredited Yoga Therapy) student

To enroll in our Advanced Yoga Teacher Training, students must have completed a foundational 200-hour yoga teacher training. Alternatively, you can opt for our comprehensive 500-hour package, which includes both the 200-hour foundational training and the advanced coursework. With the 500-hour package, students will complete the 200-hour training first, establishing a strong foundation before moving on to the advanced training.

Theory Assessment: 

• Short answer questions   
• Multi-media creative work (e.g., study notes, technique posters, anatomy coloring)   
• Home practice (suggested recorded classes provided)   
• Teaching practice resources (for your own teaching and assessment)   
• Preparation for practical assessment   
   

200hr - 350hr Practical Assessment:

Apply what you've learned through hands-on, real-world teaching tasks.

• Design and teach a 5-class themed yoga series using our planning template
• Submit photos of 10 asanas marked with key alignment cues and anatomical focus
• Record and submit 5 live-taught classes for feedback and mentoring
• Complete a research project on a specific injury or health condition, contributing to our shared knowledge hub
  
  You'll receive templates, examples, and guidance every step of the way.
  
  

+ 350-500hr Practical Assessment:

 ✔️ Tongue Analysis (x5)
Use supplied sheets to assess five students
Submit: tongue photo, diagnostic sheet, and your reflections
Include relevant student feedback on health status

✔️ Health Check, Dosha Test & Life Audit (x5)
Complete full assessments with five different students
Submit: assessment sheets, your observations, and a tailored strategy for each student

✔️ 4-Week Group Program
Create and teach a themed 4-week series for at least 3 participants
Submit: assessments, class plans, resources, follow-ups, feedback, and a personal reflection

✔️ 4-Week Individual Program
Design a 1:1 program for a new participant not in your group program
Submit: assessments, session plans, resources, follow-up audit, feedback, and a personal reflection

12-Month Program: Approximately 3-5 hours per week (a mix of theory and practical training).

This pace allows for immersive learning, providing ample time to integrate the material into your own life and practice. 

You'll need to allow for time spent on case studies and practice teaching assignments.

Some students choose to take over 12 months to complete the course— with lifetime access, you’re free to learn at your own pace and take as much time as you need!

Our training is rooted in traditional Hatha Yoga, with influences from Hatha-Vinyasa, Ayurveda, yoga therapy, and an introduction to Bhakti Yoga. The course emphasises a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to teaching, blending the wisdom of ancient practices with a modern understanding of the body.

You’ll build a strong foundation in traditional Hatha while deepening your knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and holistic health. This empowers you to create safe, personalised practices for a variety of students and to teach with confidence across different styles of yoga. Whether you come from a dynamic, restorative, or spiritually-focused background, our training will enhance your skills in asana, spirituality, and holistic living, helping you to develop your own unique voice as a teacher.

If you're unable to attend the live classes, don’t worry! Recordings will be available for you to access within 24 hours of each session. This allows you to stay up-to-date with the material covered in class. 

Additionally, you have the opportunity to make up for any missed learning during your five private sessions with Sami, included as part of your training experience. During these sessions, you can review key concepts, ask questions, and clarify any topics you may have missed, ensuring that you receive a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

We’re committed to supporting your learning journey, so you won’t miss out on important content. 

To secure your spot in the Advanced Yoga Teacher Training, a full payment of $990 AUD is required. Please note that once your payment is processed, it is non-refundable. 

For added flexibility, we offer a payment plan option that allows you to divide the total cost into 5 monthly payments of $250 AUD. 

You can select your preferred payment option at checkout to best suit your financial needs. 

We understand that circumstances can change, but once your payment is processed, you’ll gain immediate access to our online portal and training materials. Because of this, we aren’t able to offer refunds for our online trainings. 

We truly appreciate your understanding of this policy, which helps us maintain a supportive learning environment for everyone. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out! 

Class sizes can vary, but we aim to keep our groups small and intimate. Typically, we have around 10-12 students, which allows for plenty of personal attention and personalised teaching practice. We believe that these smaller classes set us apart and help you get the most out of your training experience. 

Absolutely! Continuing education is a fantastic way to further your learning, find support, and stay inspired while connecting with your teachers and fellow practitioners. It’s also important for maintaining membership with various yoga associations. 

At Live to Serve Academy, we offer a range of opportunities for ongoing education, including advanced workshops, specialised trainings, and teacher mentoring programs. You can also explore our occasional retreats and more! Each of these programs can contribute to your continued learning and count toward your next level of teacher training if you’re registered with Yoga Australia. 

We have specific courses like: 

• Kids Yoga 

• Ayurveda for Yoga 

• Ayurvedic Wellness Coaching 

• Business Training 

We recommend subscribing to our newsletter to stay updated on current offerings, and we encourage you to connect with your fellow trainees through our community, including our Facebook page, to keep the support going! 

This program is designed for yoga teachers who have completed a 200-hour foundational training and are ready to deepen their knowledge and expand their teaching skills. We welcome dedicated practitioners who are committed to ongoing learning and want to grow with confidence and integrity in their teaching journey.