24 Day 200-Hour Yin / Yang Yoga Teacher Training Course in Koh Samui, Surat Thani

Facilities

Certification

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

About the course

The training is grounded in the fluid, rhythmic Vinyasa flow with an emphasis on linking internal awareness with external body movement. As well, All Yoga International ltd respects the way of traditional Hatha yoga and its powerful healing practices: kriyas (cleansing techniques), asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breath extension), dhyana (concentration), and dharana (meditation).

This training includes a 30-hour Yin yoga and meridians teaching certification. Dive into the deeply nourishing practice of Yin, the perfect complement to the Yang practice, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Yin yoga practice, how it can break free from your emotional obstacles and create balance and space in your body, mind, and spirit.

While respecting the yogic traditions, All Yoga International ltd also combines functional training methods to help you progress faster in your personal yoga practice and to ensure you become a safe teacher that eliminates the chance of injury in your students. They will also examine the importance of holistic nutrition in a non-dogmatic framework with an emphasis on self-nourishment and non-violence.

All Yoga International ltd believes in order to evolve, you must stay receptive and have the willingness to explore the unexplored. This training will challenge you physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. They are here every step of the training to support you through this process of transformation!

At the end of the program, you will move forward in life with more clarity, confidence, and skills. You will discover your higher purpose and have the momentum to turn your dreams into reality. You will leave the training as a confident yoga teacher with the knowledge and tools to facilitate safe, nourishing, challenging, inclusive and engaging yoga classes for all.

170-hour Yang (Hatha Vinyasa) curriculum

• Nauli kriya (cleansing technique)
• Pranayama and meditation techniques
• Foundation, beginner and intermediate asana practices
• The essential method of verbal cues and hands on adjustments
• Applied and functional yoga anatomy and physiology
• Energetic anatomy
• Modifications and rehabilitation practices for injuries
• History and philosophy of yoga
• Fundamentals of the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali
• Applying ancient yogic principles to modern living
• Introduction to Sanskrit, mantra and chanting
• Non-dogmatic nutrition for living to thrive
• Postural alignment breakdown (biomechanics)
• Creative sequencing for all levels including foundation, beginner and intermediate students
• Thai massage workshops
• Mobility workshops
• Functional range conditioning workshops
• Introduction to arm balancing: beginner, intermediate and advanced
• Introduction to inversion practice: beginner, intermediate and advanced
• Connecting with your inner wisdom and developing your unique teaching voice
• The business of yoga: creating the dreams that you want ethically
• Finding balance in your life and yoga practice

30-hour Yin Yoga and meridians curriculum

Dive deep into the theory of Yin yoga and Chinese meridians. You’ll build a strong knowledge base in both sectors. This training highlights the following topics:

• Daily practice of Yin yoga, qi gong, pranayama and meditation
• Exercise theory of Yin yoga
• The main differences between practicing Yin and Yang yoga
• Comparison of the yogic and Chinese meridians maps
• Yoga philosophy and Daoist views
• Detailed overview of the fundamentals of TCM
• The 5 elements
• Yin Yang theory
• The functions and disharmonies of qi
• The 12 regular meridian pathways
• Functional anatomy
• All subsystems of the human body and how they interact to formulate our physical and emotional conditions
• The subtle art of teaching Yin yoga
• Postural clinic with over 100 Yin postures variations
• Intro to acupressure points
• Basic sequencing method
• Practice teach and feedback

Daily schedule

This is a sample of your daily schedule and is subject to change. Being flexible with the schedule allows the trainers to adjust according to the students’ needs. There will be one day off per week.

• 06:15 - 06:45 Fruit, tea, coffee
• 07:00 - 10:00 Kriyas, pranayama, meditation, asana practice
• 10:00 - 12:00 Delicious brunch, dipping in the waterfall, relaxation by the jungle
• 12:00 - 14:00 Yoga philosophy or functional anatomy
• 14:00 - 15:00 Mid-afternoon snack and swim break
• 15:00 - 17:00 Asana clinic, practice teaching
• 17:00 - 17:30 Sunset break
• 17:30 - 18:30 Yin yoga or yoga Nidra practice
• 18:30 Dinner together

Pre-training recommendations

To prepare for this training, All Yoga International ltd highly recommends taking regular yoga classes in Vinyasa flow or power-based yoga styles 3-4 times per week. The training is physically demanding and priming your body prior to arrival would enhance your experience tremendously. Also becoming familiar with the Sanskrit names of basic postures will be advantageous.

Upon registration, All Yoga International ltd will be sending you a list of recommended books. These books include topics on yoga philosophy, anatomy, and soulful reflections.

For many people, taking a yoga teacher training is a life-changing experience. All Yoga International ltd is here to help you embark on this journey and transformation of a lifetime.

Vikasa Yoga is a boutique yoga resort in Koh Samui, Thailand and the home of Vikasa Life Cafe, a locally sourced organic food restaurant. Created by a team of professionals with the intention of raising human consciousness, spreading a message of love and peace and to help make the world a better place. Incredibly, this is currently the only open ­air sea view yoga shala in Koh Samui. It’s situated on the most beautiful part of the island, on a cliffside between Chaweng and Lamai.

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As you will be staying at Vikasa, you will have access to their buffet for brunch and dinner. Vikasa’s organic and raw food café is sure to please, with four international chefs participating in its menu creation. The Vikasa organic menu consists of the freshest locally grown, raw organic, and lightly cooked vegetarian meals, supplemented with weekly local seafood days. The menu is designed to cleanse, facilitate detoxification of the body, and teach proper eating habits and food combining.

• Tuition
• 23 nights accommodation
• Healthy buffet meals of locally sourced organic foods
• Training materials (workbook or manuals)
• Certificate of completion

• Airfare
• Airport drop off
• Airport taxes
• Tourist visa
• Travel insurance (required for medical and cancellation for any reason)
• Local transportation

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• 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.