Michael de Manincor

BA (Hons), Grad Dip Ed, M Psych

Counselling Psychologist, Senior Yoga Teacher Trainer and Yoga Therapist, Michael de Manincor, bridges eastern and western modalities of mind-body health.

Michael is one of the most highly respected yoga teachers in Australia, with over 30 years teaching experience. He established the Yoga Institute in 2000, now recognised as a leading provider of yoga teacher training in Australia. He has undertaken extensive studies with renowned teacher TKV Desikachar, in the authentic tradition of T Krishnamacharya.

President of the industry’s peak body, Yoga Australia, Michael is passionate about educating the community on the benefits of quality yoga, and supporting the highest professional standards for yoga teachers. He has conducted research and written many articles on various facets of yoga for respected publications.

Michael holds degrees in Education and Psychology, and is a registered Counselling Psychologist.
Michael is the senior lecturer at the Yoga Institute and responsible for much of the course development. He travels regularly offering yoga workshops around Australia.

Affiliations

Yoga Institute - Director
The Yoga Institute (formerly Yoga Sanga) is a leading provider of comprehensive yoga teacher training and continuing education courses. The Yoga Institute also specialises in yoga therapy and professional mentoring for yoga teachers.

Yoga Australia - President
Yoga Australia (formerly Yoga Teachers Association of Australia) is the peak body for representing professional yoga teachers from all traditions and styles of yoga. It's aims include promoting the benefits of yoga and upholding professional and ethical training standards.

The Yoga Foundation - Board of Directors
The Yoga Foundation is a non-profit organisation with a social focus and evidence base, established to offer yoga based health promotion programmes to increase physical and mental wellbeing in communities experiencing disadvantage.

Australian Association of Yoga Therapists (AAYT) - Member
The Australian Association of Yoga Therapists is an industry organisation which promotes professional standards for Yoga Therapists and represents Yoga Therapy as a recognised, professional and respected therapeutic modality.

Contact

Michael de Manincor is available as a keynote speaker and facilitator at conferences, training courses and workshops. He is also available for media interviews and articles. For more information read Michael's blog.

Phone: (61 2) 9929 2774           Blog: michaeldemanincor.com.au           Email: info@yogainstitute.com.au

Key Interests

• Yoga Philosophy
• Yoga Psychology
• Therapeutic application of Yoga for Mental Health
• Therapeutic application of Yoga for Insomnia and Stress Management
• Yoga Training Standards
• Publishing articles that broaden perceptions of yoga