The Yoga Industry Connect

A Morning of Learning & Connection for Yoga Professionals

Three practical educational sessions, industry insights and opportunities to connect with yoga teachers, studio owners, educators and professionals across the Australian yoga industry.

A new way to connect with the yoga industry

The Yoga Industry Connect is a professional gathering bringing together yoga teachers, studio owners, educators and industry professionals in Sydney.

Hosted by YogaRise, the morning combines practical educational sessions, insights from our Australian yoga teacher survey and opportunities to meet and exchange ideas with others in the industry.

Whether you're looking to develop your skills, grow your business or expand your professional network, it's a chance to step outside your usual routine and connect with the wider yoga community.

The morning programme

10:00-10:15 Arrival and welcome

10:15-10:20 Acknowledgement of Country and opening

10:20-10:30 Introducing YogaRise

10:30-10:45 YogaRise Industry Survey insights

10:45-11:00 Getting Your Systems in Flow with Nic Dorsch

11:00-11:20 Interactive connection break

11:20-11:40 How to Build a Brand in the Wellbeing Space with Emma Scott

11:40-12:00 Marketing That Connects with Valerie Saindon

12:00-12:30 Community Connections & conversations

12:30pm Event Concludes

Programme and timings are subject to minor changes.

What you'll learn

Short educational sessions, different perspectives and practical ideas to take into your career or business.

Industry Survey Insights: What We're Hearing From Australian Yoga Teachers

Yoga teachers across Australia have been sharing their experiences and challenges through the YogaRise Industry Survey.

We'll share emerging findings and explore what these insights tell us about professional growth and opportunities for greater industry support.

Getting Your Systems in Flow: Less Admin, More Time for What Matters

Nic Dorsch | Yoga Teacher, Mentor & Studio Owner

Discover how the right systems and tools can simplify bookings, scheduling and everyday administration, helping you save valuable time and focus more energy on teaching and growing your business.

How to Build a Brand in the Wellbeing Space

Emma Scott | Brand Strategist & Founder of Emmiko

Your brand is more than a logo. Explore how clear positioning, authentic messaging and a consistent identity can help people understand and connect with your work.

Marketing That Connects: How to Attract the Right Students and Clients

Valerie Saindon | Founder of YogaRise & Marketing Strategist

Discover how understanding your audience, communicating your value and making it easier for people to work with you can create a more intentional approach to marketing.

Connect with the people behind the practice

The Yoga Industry Connect is designed to make professional connections easier.

Alongside the educational sessions, you'll have opportunities to meet other attendees, exchange experiences and explore shared interests through an interactive break and dedicated networking time.

Whether you're a newly qualified teacher, an experienced educator, a studio owner or part of the wider yoga industry, you're welcome.

Meet YogaRise

Supporting the people behind the practice.

YogaRise is an emerging Australian yoga industry platform bringing together education, professional connections and opportunities for growth.

Through events, resources and industry initiatives, we're working to support yoga professionals in developing their skills, building sustainable careers and connecting with the wider industry.

The Yoga Industry Connect is our first in-person event, and we'd love you to be part of it.

Education. Community. Opportunity.

Grow beyond the mat.