22 Day 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Ubud, Bali

Facilities

Certifications

Students who complete their training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

Content

This training transmits the essence of classical Hatha yoga: Sun Salutations, Asana, Pranayama, meditation, and practical yogic philosophy. Its systematic structure is tailored to the needs of prospective teachers, covering alignment of postures, voice training, practicum assignments, purification, Thai-Yoga massage and much more. The course empowers beginners and advanced aspirants alike to develop a solid self-practice and to grow into confident yoga instructors.

Approach

The cornerstones are energy-based Hatha Yoga, Spiritual Heart Meditation, and the non-dual vision of Advaita Vedanta. The aspiration is to synchronize mind and heart, to combine rational understanding with deep-going practice, and to develop present moment awareness. Authenticity, inspiration, passion, and enthusiasm are the hallmarks.

Teachers

The training is led by Kirsten & Burkhard, the directors of the Akasha Yoga Academy, and their inspiring team. They both teach Hatha, Hatha Flow, Yin, Pranayama, meditation, and Yogic philosophy in retreats, workshops, and teacher training courses around the globe.

Both are experienced registered Yoga teachers at the highest level of the international Yoga Alliance (E-RYT-500). They are passionate practitioners of the Yogic tradition and are sharing their experience and knowledge in a very personal, authentic, and cordial way.

Credentials

The educational curriculum of this fully accredited Teacher Training meets and exceeds the official standards of Yoga Alliance. Upon graduation, you will receive an officially recognized Yoga Instructor Certificate with which you can sign-up as a Registered Yoga Teacher with the renowned Yoga Alliance (RYT-200).

Daily schedule

• 06:30 - 08:30 Practice - asana, meditation
• 08:30 - 09:15 Breakfast
• 09:15 - 12:00 Morning theory
• 12:15 - 13:00 Breath-work practice
• 13:00 - 14:30 Lunch break
• 14:30 - 17:00 Afternoon theory and supervised practicum assignments
• 17:15 - 18:30 Asana practice
• The schedule applies Monday to Saturday.
• Saturday afternoons end early at 17:00 with a workshop on the specific topic of the week.
• Sundays are free, providing time to study and to explore the tropical paradise island.
• The schedule includes weekly chanting practice and occasional Q&A sessions with the lead teachers in some evenings.

Upon arrival and departure, no yoga classes will take place. The first day serves for orientation, introduction, and administration, whereas the last day contains the final exam and the graduation.

Training Content

• Practice
• Sun Salutation sequence with all standard variations
• 36 classical Asanas
• 3 fundamental Pranayama breathing techniques
• 3 main Bandhas of Kundalini Yoga
• Purification techniques of Shatkarma
• Spiritual Heart Meditation
• Bhajan chanting

Teaching Techniques

• Posture alignment
• Adjustment and assistance training
• Efficient instruction and skillful usage of voice
• Holding space and leadership qualities
• Class structure and sequencing
• Thai-Yoga massage and the art of touch
• Responsibilities of teaching Yoga
• Marketing and network strategies
• Personal interviews

Anatomy

• Introduction to anatomy: basic terminology and directions
• Human anatomy: skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous systems
• Applied anatomy: the key muscles of the essential Yoga poses
• Subtle energetic anatomy: chakras, nadis, vayus, panchakosha

Philosophy

• Philosophical basis of Yoga: unity and polarity
• Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and the Eight Stages of Yoga
• Yama and Niyama: ethical tips for a harmonious life
• Classical paths: Karma, Raja, Jnana, and Bhakti Yoga
• Bhagavad Gita: the Yoga of selfless action
• Yoga and health: intro to Yogic diet

Teaching Experience

• 5 Practicum Assignments:
• 1: Sun Salutations (one-on-one)
• 2: Sun Salutations and relaxation (teaching to a group)
• 3: Presentation on Yoga in daily life (teaching to a group)
• 4: 60 minutes Hatha Yoga class (teaching to a group)
• 5: 90 minutes Hatha Yoga class (teaching to a group)
• All assignments are supervised by an experienced instructor and are systematically evaluated with group feedback. The careful and competent guidance allows aspiring students to step into the new teacher’s role with confidence.

The training takes place at Samyama Meditation Center, Ubud, Bali. The lively city center is just a 20-minute walk away from Ubud and is the cultural hub and yoga capital of Bali. You will love this legendary exotic town, with its impressive traditional temples, art galleries, organic restaurants, colorful markets, massage parlors, and more.

Distances

• Ubud - 20 minutes' walk

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Samyama has a happy healthy plant-based restaurant that offers freshly prepared meals with mostly organic and local ingredients all day long. The course tuition includes vegetarian breakfast that usually consists of a nourishing grain base with fresh tropical fruit, nuts and dry fruit, and nut milk on all course days.

The center additionally offers a convenient option for a meal plan for lunch that covers the entire course at a very fair price. The vegetarian lunch buffet consists of a variety of vegetable stews, curries, legumes and grains, and a choice of salads. Lunch is served Monday to Saturday. Dinner is to be enjoyed a la carte at Samyama or at one of the amazing restaurants nearby. If you are interested, please send an inquiry.

When you are in Bali, it is highly recommended to take the traditional Balinese massage. This therapeutic healing method has existed in Bali for many centuries and is influenced by Thai yoga massage and Chinese acupressure.

The relaxing oil massage relieves muscular tension and rejuvenates the entire body system. Other favorites include facials, flower baths, and beauty treatments with organic products from the nearby jungle.

On Saturdays classes end in the afternoon, and Sundays are completely free, allowing for exciting day trips into the stunning tropical nature. The paradise island of Bali offers a great variety of breath-taking excursions. Bali is located just south of the equator and is one of the 17000 islands of Indonesia. It features lush tropical vegetation, big volcano mountains, and countless beaches with big waves and coral reefs.

Possible excursions can take you to the coast where you can enjoy surfing the famous waves of Bali. Other popular beach activities include stand up paddling, snorkeling, and diving. The nearby mountains invite for a sunrise volcano tour, hikes to paradise waterfalls, downhill biking, as well as visits to tropical jungle farms, producing cacao, vanilla, coffee, mangos and much more.

• High-quality course material
• 21 nights on-site accommodation (including 1 night after graduation)
• Vegetarian breakfast on all course days, Mondays - Saturdays
• 200 guided teaching hours with professional primary instructors (E-RYT-500)
• Teaching confidence through weekly supervised teaching assignments
• Individual guidance in various practicum assignments and several personal interviews
• Systematic preparation kit with videos, audios, and texts
• Printed 700-page teaching manual, instruction manual, anatomy and massage manual, as well as relevant scriptures (Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras)
• Introduction to nutrition and yogic diet
• Airport transfer from the airport to the venue

• Flights
• Optional meal plans for lunch and dinner
• Meals on Sundays
• Airport transfer at the end of the training (from the resort to the airport)

Recommended Airports

• A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.