BEYOND THE MAT is a new online and on-demand series from the IYA Events Team, bringing together yogis from across Australia for conversations over five episodes exploring topics relevant to teachers and practitioners.

Starting Friday 4 September at 1:00 pm, a new episode will be released each Friday, with the final episode available on 2 October.

Across the series we explore practice and assessment, business, community and other aspects of teaching and practising yoga.

The series is hosted by Tracie Martens, a Brisbane-based yoga teacher, who guides the conversations with a range of guests.

Five conversations. Five Fridays. Free for IYA Members.


Members: Use the free link sent out each week via email and not the links below.

Non members: Use the links below. Pay $25 per episode. Ticket cost can be deducted from your membership fee if you decide to join the association. Please mention this offer when joining.


SĀDHANĀ 4 Sept
A personal look at the practice journey with yogini Kirsten Shteinman, exploring her experience of sādhanā and the role it has played in her life.

ASSESSMENT 1 & 2 11 Sept & 18 Sept
A double episode over two weeks looking at the assessment process, with practical information and an opportunity to explore some of the questions that arise along the way.

COMMUNITY 25 Sept
A conversation about the relationships and connections that support us throughout a life in yoga.

STUDIO OPERATIONS 2 Oct
Based on the IYA member survey conducted in 2026, this episode looks at some of the practical aspects of building and sustaining a yoga studio or business.

WATCH WHEN IT SUITS YOU
All five episodes are pre-recorded and on- demand so you can watch them when it works for you.