Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
How the training works
- Courses are going daily; you can book now and start today
- Online courses are 100% self-paced
- You can complete the course in 42 days or take up to 1 year. This gives you the chance to complete this YTT at your own pace and design your schedule in the way it works best for you
- You even have the option to extend your course annually if you are interested or require more time than given
- ULU Yoga’s online course platform features over 250 hours of pre-recorded videos, plus 50 hours of reading and writing assignments, lesson planning, and teaching exams
- During the course you will also submit videos of yourself practicing and teaching, which instructors will review and give feedback on
Live classes
- There are 1x week live classes on Zoom
- Topics are a mix of Q&A, lectures, and regular yoga practice
- Classes are recorded so you can watch later. Attending live stream classes is optional
- The course can be completed with video modules and reading and writing assignments conveniently accessible online
- Life time access to the live classes even after you have completed
- Exclusive chat with students and teachers: Ask questions and get immediate answers 24/7
Live class schedule
- Monday - Saturday
- GMT +7 (Bangkok Time)
- 13:00 - 14:00 Hatha / Vinyasa practice
- 20:00 - 21:00 Q&A and various lectures
Curriculum / Course information
Daily Practice
Step further into the physical and theoretical aspects of Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin yoga with the daily practice you are offered in this course. The goal of this course is to advance your teaching skills and personal practice. During the daily practice in the 300-hour training, you will deepen your understanding of fundamental asanas as well as learn to teach more “advanced” asanas and guide deeper and more specific experiences for your students using yoga practices of asana, pranayama, and meditation.
Workshops
Receive special workshops to deepen your skills. Learn about working with injuries, using props, giving adjustments, class design, and sequencing. Also get lectures on professional development, creating your own courses, and student-teacher relations.
Analytics
Examine the form, alignment, principles, and function of key poses from each category. Learn about their common foundation and how to build upon them to achieve advanced variations. Learn also how to modify poses for beginner students and accommodate students with special needs.
Anatomy and physiology
Gain a deeper understanding of the anatomy and the effect yoga has on the body. Study more the specific health benefits of various asanas and techniques to treat illness and injury, release trauma and depression, and serve prenatals and seniors.
Traditional philosophy
Cultivate an authentic yogic lifestyle through a deep understanding of traditional yoga philosophy. Topics include the Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, 8 limbs, chakras, nature of self/soul, tantra, karma, and Ayurveda. In addition to readings and writing assignments, these modules include interactive lectures where students can share their thoughts and experiences to develop and grow.
Teaching assessments
Learn the art of teaching, class design, and caring for students. Record yourself teaching at home or online to gain real experience. Receive feedback from instructors to develop and grow into a confident yoga instructor.
Bonus classes
Optional video modules include an intro to Aerial yoga and Acro yoga. These videos will prepare you to practice aerial, acro, and SUP yoga if you later attend ULU Yoga courses in Thailand and Bali.
Teaching materials
You will receive PDF’s and links to essential readings. The course content is derived from the following books, which you are encouraged to buy: Teaching Yoga by Mark Stephens, Hatha Illustrated by Martin Kirk, Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar, Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Bhagavad Gita, and Vedas.
Communication
There are two daily live classes through Zoom where you can connect with the teachers and other students. There is also an exclusive chat group with all the students and teachers where you can ask questions. Besides, they provide a 24/7 student support service.
