Akasha Yoga Academy shares the inspiring teachings breath-based classical yoga. Join us and feel the transformative power of the authentic heart of yoga.
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Discover The Depth of Yoga Through Online 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Available from April till DecemberInstructors (3)

Burkhard Langemann
Burkhard holds a master’s degree in psychology and alternative education from the Free University of Berlin, where his thorough exploration of Ken Wilber´s Integral Theory culminated in a thesis on holistic development. In 2001, Burkhard began to explore yoga in India. He has dedicated more than 5,000 hours to the study of classical Hatha yoga, Kundalini yoga, and yogic philosophy. He started his meditation practice following the Vipassana style of Theravada Buddhism, and has practiced under Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo in Northern Thailand.

Kirsten Reiss
Kirsten’s yoga endeavors started in 2001 in India, where she was introduced to Sivananda Hatha yoga. She is the co-founder of the Akasha Yoga Academy where she develops educational programs and presents teacher training courses in Bali and Thailand. Following her persistent passion for yoga, she went through a comprehensive three-year full-time education in classical Hatha and Kundalini yoga in Thailand. Her meditation practice is based on the non-dualistic teachings of Advaita Vedanta and Sahajananda’s Yoga of the Spiritual Heart.

Devdas Sahaja
Devdas is trained to teach meditation, pranayama, and Hatha yoga. Before joining the Akasha Yoga Academy team, he taught yoga for twelve years in several major cities of India. He helped set up and run several yoga and meditation centers, and has been sharing the joy of Seva and Kirtan all around the globe; in America, Italy, Portugal, India, Bali, Thailand, Mexico, and beyond!
Reviews (16)
Hélène Delanoy
from France, January 2020
Amazing and beautiful experience. I feel like no word could ever describe how magic this month with Akasha Yoga Academy was. This 200h yoga teacher training truly went beyond all my expectations. The training became a beautiful transformational journey and I’m forever grateful for that.
And this wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing team of teachers who create a beautiful and safe space for all of us. All the knowledge, the wisdom and the love sharing during this course is priceless.
I highly recommend this course to everyone looking for a yoga teacher training. Believe me, you’ll be forever grateful for choosing this incredible school.
Kinga Kovacs
from Great Britain, August 2019
"Amazing experience with fantastic teachers/guest teachers. "
I didn’t know the Akasha family before, had a 200 YTT Hatha certificate and the 300hr Hatha/yin/pranayama/meditation course with Akasha sounded a good fit/continuation. I have to say it exceeded any expectations I had: fantastic teachers and guest teachers with immense knowledge of true yoga of the heart, in-depth, challenging, supportive, great mix of asana practices/lectures from going back to the source of ancient teachings to current researches in anatomy/philosophy, open, inclusive, pushing boundaries, all from the depth of our hearts with full of love ♥️♥️♥️ no words would give true justice to the experience with these guys! I’m really grateful to have become the member of this family 🙏🏻♥️🥰 thank you so much guys!
Anonymous
from Australia, May 2019
"Great foundation of yoga (not just asana’s)"
Passionate teachers!
Charlotte Heminsley
from United States, May 2019
"No words to sum it up!!!"
EVERYTHING - this month was literally the best of my life! Better than I could ever imagine and one I will never forget!!! The journey of self discovery was unbelievable! I came thinking I was going to become a yoga teacher and left feeling as free as a butterfly ready to teach yoga! Amazing amazing amazing
Jacc Wright
from Indonesia, December 2018
"Teachings of the Heart, from the Heart."
Traditional and authentic teachings of yoga, offered with love from the most caring teachers I have studied with. The course with Akasha is so much more than a "teacher training". This transformative experience will change the way you move through life, and offers a whole new perspective - both on and off the mat.
The course is very well structured, which allows what might be considered an "intense" 4 weeks to run extremely smoothly. A nurturing family environment ensures all are fully supported throughout the teachings.
I can only express full gratitude to all the teachers for sharing such valuable teachings, and creating a magical space for the integration of such.
I fully recommend this school, and if you are considering whether to dive into a training with Akasha Yoga Academy - follow your intuition. Somehow, with curiosity, you have arrived here. Feel into your heart, and you will land in the right place.
Renee Jones
from Great Britain, December 2018
"Couldnt have chosen better!"
The course structure and material was great! A lot to take in but so well delivered!
The practical and theory were amazing and delivered in bite size chunks! Love that there is an emphasis on teaching skills;how to use your voice, approach and correct a student safely.
Additional bonuses
- the food! ❤
- Bhajuns/kirtan a real highlight
- the loving and nuturing space held by the teachers
Zizhou Wang
from Great Britain, November 2018
"A fantastic training experience "
Super well-constructed teaching design, very experienced teachers to cover all aspects of yoga. True passionate yogis these teachers!
Anonymous
from Great Britain, July 2018
"Yoga Teacher Training at its finest! Beautiful Souls <3"
My experience with Akasha was incredible. I’m so lucky to have had the opportunity to learn from such a marvelous team. The abundance of knowledge combined between them is inspirational! The course is intense, as I would expect any worth-while month long teacher training would be! However, the intensity is perfectly manageable. Provided you look after yourself with early nights & healthy food you will most definitely thrive on the course! I loved the opportunity it provided for a detox from the day to day world. The month long dedication to 2 daily yoga practices & yoga theory, philosophy & anatomy lectures is beyond valuable.
The teachers provide everything that you need to set foot into the world as a yoga teacher, & more. They create a warm, loving & safe space for you to develop & bloom (not only as a teacher but also spiritually). The class of Koh Pha-Ngan June 2018 arrived on the island as individuals, but we left as a family. Eternally bonded by the unforgettable joy & evolution that we shared together DUE TO Akasha. The quality of course materials exceeded any expectations that I had. It covers everything you need to start your life long journey of truly discovering the sacred art of Yoga. So much attention & love has gone into providing a course that is very high in quality in a short time frame. Every lecture provides principles & wisdom that is fundamental knowledge for a developing teacher. I am forever grateful for being guided to you. All of my love, Carmen x
Linnéa Eriksson
from Sweden, May 2018
Bali as a lovley country with beautiful people and nature. Wonderful to do yoga there. Loved the yogateacher Arlene. The best thing was to have my own classes.
Irmgard Meier
from Kuwait, April 2018
"The teacher where very good"
The accommodation that was chosen for me was bad, I didn’t stay there I checked into a nice hotel
Anonymous
from Austria, January 2020
"Absolut empfehlenswert - toller kursplan"
Alles :-)
Ilona Rüger
from Switzerland, July 2018
Perfekte Vorbereitung auf die eigene Reise ins Leben des Yoga!
Ana Marco Peinado
from Vietnam, July 2018
"Amazing experience!!!"
Wonderful location.
Big and complete content in lectures and practical teachings.
Amazing teachers!!! They share the inspiring teachings and practices with dedication, love and always with a smile :)
Physical practice, philosophy, pranayama, anatomy, meditation... One of the most beautiful experiences in my life!!!
"Each of us have an own song" After this Yoga Teacher Training my song sounds much, much better. Thank you!!!
Claudio Crivelli
from Switzerland,
Einer meiner besten Entscheidungen und Erfahrungen. Wir waren 24 Leute aus 20 Ländern. Auch wenn ich nun nicht Yoga unterrichten würde, würde ich mich wieder für das Yoga Teacher Training von Akasha Yoga Academy entscheiden, da ich extrem viel für mein ganzer Lebensweg mitnehmen kann. Auch der offene Yoga-Unterrichtspavillion ist toll. Du bist den ganzen tag draussen mit Palmensicht. Was aber auch manchmal ein wenig anstrengend sein kann, wegen der Hitze & Luftfeuchtigkeit. Von den Haltungen (Asanas) richtig ausführen, über Anatomie, Philosophie, Ernährung, Atmung (Pranayama), Meditation, Reinigung bis hin zu einem Unterricht richtig gestalten und vieles mehr, wirst du systematisch und klar geschult. Ich hatte zu Beginn ein wenig Angst, weil mein englisch nicht so perfekt ist. Ich kam aber im Unterricht sehr gut mit. Weil auch alles genau und verständlich erklärt wird. Auch ist das ganze Team sehr herzlich, hilfsbereit, immer für einem da und manchmal auch ein bisschem streng was ich aber als positiv empfand. An dieser Stelle möchte ich nochmals Akasha Yoga Academy danken. Es hatt mein Leben extrem positiv verändert.