Product Description

Transformational Yoga Teacher Training Thailand

Yama Yoga Studios is offering a 200-hour yoga teacher training at Ananda Yoga & Detox Center in Koh Phangan, Thailand. This certification will immerse you in the tranquil and beautiful surroundings of Koh Phangan. The Aligned Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Certification from Yama Yoga Studios covers a range of yoga styles including alignment yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga, Yin, and Restorative. By completing this program, you will be prepared to teach yoga anywhere in the world. You’ll receive guidance from experienced international instructors and learn about yoga theory, teaching techniques, philosophy, and more! If you’re ready to follow your passion and transform your life, this program is for you. Throughout the training, you’ll focus on honing your teaching skills and developing your instruction methods. From day one, you will begin to cultivate these skills, which will enhance every aspect of your yoga practice.

Program

In this training, you will explore the form and function of yoga poses, learn about breathwork and meditation, study yoga theory, history, and philosophy, delve into basic Sanskrit, understand yoga teacher ethics, and develop the skills needed to teach yoga to others. We recommend one year of consistent yoga practice before starting this training.

You don’t need to know advanced poses like headstand or handstand – we’ve got you covered. You can expect about eight to ten hours of training per day, with Sundays off. Graduates will have the first shot at teaching positions at the center.

Here’s a sneak peek at the program:
– Teaching yoga poses
– Proper alignment
– Anatomy and physiology
– How to use props
– Modifying poses
– Sequencing a class
– History of yoga
– Yoga texts
– Teaching methods
– Business of yoga
– Vinyasa flow and Hatha techniques
– And much more!

No teaching experience or specific physical abilities are required. Just come ready to learn and grow in your yoga journey. We provide the training manual, required books, and a suggested reading list. Laptops and recording devices are allowed but not mandatory – electronic versions of books are also okay.

During the week, you’ll dive into various yoga forms and practices, from Vinyasa to Restorative. It’s a full schedule, but we’ll make sure you get the most out of it. Get ready to explore Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Alignment Yoga, Yin, Restorative, Somatic Practices, and Myofascial release practices. Let’s do this!

Retreat location

Ananda Yoga & Detox Center in Koh Phangan, Thailand will host the teacher training. Koh Phangan, an island paradise in the Gulf of Thailand, is located about 100 kilometers from the coast of Southern Thailand in Surat Thani Province and about 15 kilometers from the famous resort island of Koh Samui. It is the largest of Samui’s neighboring islands, covering an area of 168 square kilometers. The island is mostly mountains and tropical forest, with some lowland areas of mountains and coconut fields. Around 14,000 people live on Koh Phangan, with the majority being of Chinese descent. Many Thais from all over Thailand have moved to the island to start tourism businesses. Most residents live in Thong Sala, the main gateway into the island from Samui. The main exports of the island are coconuts, with over one million being sent to Bangkok every month. Fishing and tourism are also important industries on the island. The population of Koh Phangan is mostly Buddhist, with religion playing a significant role in daily life.

Food

During this teacher training, the Ananda Yoga & Detox Center Restaurant will serve you three daily buffet-style meals. You can help yourself to drinking water and herbal teas whenever you like. The restaurant caters to yogi preferences with a variety of fresh vegetarian and vegan items, including raw foods, daily specials, vegan desserts, and healthy dishes. You can also enjoy international favorites and brown rice upon request.
Across the road, their beachfront cafe-lounge offers fresh juices, coconuts, shakes, coffee, teas, and more. And as a participant in the retreat, you’ll get 15% off your purchases. Don’t worry about meals – breakfast, lunch, and drinks are all included!

Things to do (optional)

– Ananda Yoga & Detox Center can arrange boat trips around the island or to other islands. Local fishermen still regularly go out on their long tail boats every day despite the recent changes on Koh Phangan.

– Practice kayaking and explore the surrounding beaches in the bay in front of Ananda.

– Rent motorbikes to explore the island at your own pace.

– Rent mountain bikes at Ananda for a jungle adventure or as a means of transport.

– Snorkeling gives you a glimpse of the beautiful underwater world around the island, with great spots on the Northwest coast like Koh Ma (Horse Island).

– Experience Thailand’s popular sport of Muay Thai at one of the three stadiums in Thong Sala, Haad Rin, or Thong Nai Pan.

– Visit Phaeng Waterfall National Park in Madua Wan village for a beautiful waterfall and trekking routes to viewpoints, including Koh Phangan’s highest peak Khao Ra.

– See the biggest don yang tree in Thailand, a massive tropical tree standing tall for hundreds of years.

– Explore the Chinese temple built after a woman had a dream in 1990 where the Chinese Buddha asked her to build a firelight for the people.

– Visit Wat Khao Noi, the oldest temple on Koh Phangan with ancient buildings and a Buddha statue that has been there for over 300 years.

Spa treatments

In this teacher training, we include two one-hour Thai massages for you. You can also relax in the herbal sauna and enjoy a dip in the salt water swimming pool.

Thai massage

Thai massage has been a healing practice in Thailand for over a thousand years. It incorporates Chinese traditional medicine and Taoist philosophy, resulting in a unique treatment where pressure is applied with specific hand positions in a smooth sequence.

What's included

You will receive:
– 2 one-hour Thai massages
– 2 daily buffet-style meals every day except Sunday (which is a free day with breakfast included)
– 15% off at Shell Restaurant
– 15% off at a detox retreat within one year of your yoga teacher training
– 28 nights of accommodation
– Access to the herbal sauna
– Access to the saltwater swimming pool
– Certification upon completion
– Full yoga program
– Materials listed in the itinerary

What's not included

• We provide additional activities
• We offer additional spa services
• We cover airfare
• We arrange airport transfers
• We secure ferry and boat tickets
• We cover taxi fees
• We provide transportation