BIYOME by Celia Roberts

As has been the case with all BIYOME courses that I have undertaken, I approached the 330MTT with little expectation of what it would be and what I would walk away with. This approach – for me – leaves me open (if not even a little ignorant )and highly receptive to the abundant teachings and opportunity for personal growth that is offered.Each teaching/subject/modality builds upon what has come before and I found that I have gradually built a layered understanding and appreciation that I am able to integrate and apply – both for myself and in my own teachings – of the multi-faceted aspects of mind-body medicine with the traditional yogic approaches.Incorporating the mind-body connection in my own classes and offering this understanding to my community is something I am very passionate about – offering the appropriate tools and techniques to facilitate a deeper understanding of the internal milieu with all its attendant benefits.My teacher training journey has seen me on a path I NEVER imagined for myself just 3 short years ago. The depth of learning, the calibre of teaching personnel and the quality, extent and abundance of relevant content is remarkable. I have experienced growth and personal insight I never thought possible and have pushed myself professionally in ways I couldn’t have envisioned before I started this journey.

I trained with Celia for my yoga teacher training and it was incredible!! She has so much knowledge and I am so glad I chose to be a student of hers. If you are looking for teacher training - look no further. The content, the surrounding area (practicing looking at the treetops), the people you will meet, the other teachers and Celia herself - it was incredible!! She also offers monthly retreats and healing sessions :-)

Visiting Celia's retreats is like stepping out of life for a wonderful dose of stretching, breathing, learning and all in such a quiet and beautiful space. I highly recommend attending.

The most adept way to describe Biyome is food for the soul. The courses represent great value for money, enabling you to invest in yourself. I feel that I am personally stronger, better balanced and more at peace. At 53 I was worried about my ability to study & retain this type of information, however Celia’s course is perfectly constructed. It provides a bottomless source of captivating information, and should you choose you can immerse yourself in study. If you wish to grow within yourself, wrap yourself in knowledge and restore yourself in a beautiful, safe and compassionate environment. This is the place for you! Thank you Celia for creating such a special place & providing us with other incredible & informative specialists that nurture the soul, spirit & mind.

I've been wanting to do a teacher trainer course for years, for personal development and really going deeper into my own practice. I decided to register for the 350hr course with Biyome because it emphasised yoga as medicine and the biomedical approach. After the second contact weekend I felt so inspired by the teachers and the content, that I ended up extending my training into the 500hr. Celia beautifully weaves evidence backed science through the physical and theoretical elements of Yoga and Meditation. I personally have had so much growth from the experiential practices and being exposed to different yogic practices and philosophies that I haven't explored before. Celia offers plenty of optional readings and materials to really get in deep with the theories and practices that are being offered in the training. I have so much gratitude for Celia guiding us deeper into the practice, and the impact its had on me as an individual has actually given me the motivation to explore teaching. I feel a real humbling to witness the many incarnations a yoga practice can take, Celia has attracted so many diverse students. From so many professional backgrounds and different motivations for how they'll each apply the knowledge. I feel perfectly placed to have a solid foundational understanding of Yoga History, Yoga Practice and understanding what the potential for Yoga and meditation as a lifestyle medicine. I'm only three months in and I can't want to see where the rest of this training will take me.

This was a truly life changing experience in which I have learned so much about myself. I can’t thank Celia and the team enough. The wealth of knowledge from all the teachers and the content is exceptional and unfathomable. I’m looking forward to continuing my journey! Thank you Celia and Biyome xxx

Just completed 50 hours post graduate certification in Yoga as Lifestyle Medicine focused in Trauma Informed Yoga, Yoga Nidra and Restorative Training with The BioMedical Institute of Yoga and Meditation. As usual Celia is so thorough in her training information. I would recommend BIYOME for anyone wanting to study Yoga.

The most beautiful yoga studio in Brisbane, and the most remote too. You will feel like you are miles away from civilisation. Celia is an amazing teacher, I have learnt so much from her and I am forever grateful.

1) My own suffering of having left a country, a former career and some hurts from the past led me to Vedanta study on my own. Which then made me realize how valuable all of this information is and that I would like to share this with others. On doing the research, Biyome stood out for its depth of courses offered.2) Did not foresee the journey to be this special. So much of this study during the pandemic helped when I was quite literally cut off from my family back home. Also it led me to further studies in coaching and counselling- since I realized I would love to combine all of this information and help others and myself in the process. Healing is definitely biopsychosocial. Biyome, especially, Celia's depth of knowledge of modern science was amazing to listen to and take off from for my own studies.3) My new career pathway is clear--becoming a Counsellor/Coach/Mindfulness teacher all in one ---using all of the overlaps in the training to help heal others using their own inner resources versus pharmacy (unless absolutely needed)4) I HAVE CHANGED quite dramatically! So much more in the moment --- so much more mindful of the illusion that is the world---that distance has definitely been created between the observed and the observer. VERY GRATEFUL TO YOU for making this very interesting program which is so needed in this world.

This course with Celia Roberts is the best investment I have ever made in myself. It offers an incredibly rich educational experience and I have never felt more engaged in learning. Beyond grateful!