18 Day Non-Residential 200-Hour Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Koh Phangan, Thailand
Thailand Yoga Teacher Training
This is an idyllic setting for a journey of yoga, self-discovery, growth, meditation, and health while learning more about self-sustainable living. More than a yoga center, La Casa Shambala is a little community built and modelled with love on the concept of permaculture, nestled in the jungle and surrounded by the magic of a tropical island.
Key information
- Training format: Monday-Sunday, full days
- Total duration: 2.5 weeks, 200-hour YTT
- Schedule overview: 07:00 - 22:00
- Certification: Yoga Alliance 200-hour certificate issued upon completion
- Address: La Casa Shambala in Koh Phangan, Thailand
- What to bring: Bathroom items, mosquito spray, sunscreen, swimsuit, sunglasses, and instruments
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 2 yoga classes per day
- Daily chanting, meditation, and pranayama sessions
- Philosophy, anatomy, and teaching practices
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Curriculum and philosophy focused on traditional Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga
- Learning the Ayurvedic diet and your Ayurvedic profile (the doshas)
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Types
16 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 8.8
Program
Daily schedule
- 07:00 - 07:50 Chanting, meditation, or pranayama
- 08:00 - 09:30 Asana practice Hatha or Vinyasa
- 09:30 - 10:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 - 12:00 Philosophy, anatomy, or teaching practice
- 12:00 - 13:30 Lunch and rest
- 13:30 - 17:00 Asana clinic & teaching practice
- 17:00 - 18:30 Yin or Restorative yoga
- 18:30 - 19:30 Dinner
- 19:30 - 22:00 Self-study, free time
Please note that this schedule is an example only and is subject to change.
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
What to expect
Immerse yourself in the traditional teachings of Hatha and Vinyasa yoga, detox your mind and body, and reconnect with your true, inner, and powerful self. Become a part of the global La Casa Shambala family and share and receive the gifts of love, knowledge, energy, and acceptance, all while becoming a fully certified yoga teacher.
About the training
If you are longing to take the first step into a deeper journey of inner discovery, this course is a leap into that journey. La Casa Shambala's program is truly special, not only for its content and practice, but also for the loving intention that they put into every part of it. Their curriculum and philosophy are focused on traditional Hatha yoga. As you will learn during the course, Hatha yoga is a way of approaching life, and the asana practice is only one of the eight limbs of the Hatha philosophy. You will learn how to integrate the empathetic and spiritual practice of Hatha into your life, learning how to exist in the spiritual world and the modern-day world people are all accustomed to. Vinyasa is a more modern form of yoga that comes from the Hatha asana practice.
Vinyasa focuses on using breath with movement, harmonizing each movement in the yoga flow with an inhale or an exhale. No two Vinyasa classes are the same and La Casa Shambala will teach you how to sequence beautiful Vinyasa flows and Hatha that will embody your unique teaching style. As a yoga teacher, it’s important to understand human anatomy and how yoga influences bodies on an anatomical level.
La Casa Shambala's course teaches anatomy from its more traditional biological standpoint as well as the conjunction between yogic philosophy and biological principles. This is so that their students can understand, on a biological level, why a yoga asana practice makes one feel better. The yoga asana classes will include traditional Hatha, Yin, Restorative, and Vinyasa yoga. Students will finish the teacher training course with knowledge in teaching all three varieties of yoga classes.
Know before you go
Seasonal information
Thailand’s climate is subtropical, resulting in hot and humid conditions all year-round. April and May are the hottest months of the year (average of 32 degrees Celsius). La Casa Shambala recommends that you pack loosely and light, as it is also quite humid. October to December are the wettest months, with an average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius. It is recommended to take a light rain-proof jacket or a poncho.
What to bring
You can bring bathroom items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.), mosquito spray, sunscreen, swimsuit, and sunglasses. It is also encouraged for you to bring instruments to play during evening kirtan.
Travel assistance
Transfer from the pier is included. Send La Casa Shambala your arrival details, and they will pick you up from the pier. Please also confirm boat departure times and destination with La Casa Shambala at least one day before the training. If you need assistance booking ferry tickets, just let La Casa Shambala know and they can assist you. They also recommend that you rent a motorbike for at least one day.
Itinerary
This first day listed on your course dates is the arrival day. On this day, you will have a tour and the opening ceremony that typically starts at about 14:30. La Casa Shambala strongly recommends that everyone arrives before this time. Course classes will start early the following morning (before any ferries arrive) so you do need to arrive on this first day. The final day listed on your course dates is the departure day. Check out time is 12:00, but you can leave earlier if needed. Please note that the graduation ceremony and official certification are on this day in the morning. However, there are no required classes.
La Casa Shambala courses always have at least two instructors: one leading the session and another providing personalized support to guide students in movements, poses, and breathing techniques. They have a team of dedicated and experienced instructors that vary from course to course. Students can contact La Casa Shambala directly for details on exact teacher schedules.
Instructors
Elena Gomez
Elena is a Spanish yoga teacher with over 15 years of personal practice and more than 10 years of teaching experience. After a successful career in marketing and finance, she followed her true calling and fully dedicated herself to yoga, a path that transformed her deeply on physical, mental, and energetic levels. She is a certified 500-hour yoga teacher, having trained in Thailand and India, with a strong foundation in Hatha, Vinyasa, and advanced Ashtanga Yoga, as well as certifications in pranayama, meditation, mindfulness, and body alignment.
Puneeth Muralikumar
Yoga is something that happened to me when I was suffering a lot and tried many other things to help me but I couldn’t help myself somehow . Yoga brought answers to all the questions I had and it gave me a sense of direction and purpose towards life when I was lost. I feel like I didn’t choose yoga, yoga choose me . I wanted to help me who were suffering just as much as me so I decided to be a teacher. I have been a teacher since the last 10 years . I have completed 900hrs of training and carry a certificate from Ayush ministry of yoga India.
Location
The small island of Koh Phangan is magic for the senses. Located in the Gulf of Thailand, about 70 kilometers off the main coast and close to its “big sister” Koh Samui, the island is easily one of the most beautiful and wildest one of Thailand. Although a small area south of the island may be famous worldwide for its full moon party, the atmosphere on the rest of the island could not be more different and you will find far more than just picture-perfect beaches. Koh Phangan is a unique place in Thailand, as it not only welcomes its guests with crystal clear waters but also an incredibly beautiful and strong energy. For decades now, it has been one of the country’s top wellness destinations and has become one of the world’s leading yoga locations.
The Sri Thanu area in particular is a renowned yoga, meditation, and wellness hub. The energy is almost palpable. It is in the air. A health-conscious community goes hand in hand with great food, and Koh Phangan is a healthy food heaven. The yogic culture being so strong there, it's no surprise that you will find a vast selection of vegetarian and vegan restaurants, although what may be a pleasant surprise is the standard of food you will find there, along with some of the best traditional Thai food. Nature will be all around you on this wonderful island. Koh Phangan is not an overly developed island, as a large proportion of it is a protected national park. This comes with the opportunity to visit breathtaking landscapes, magical waterfalls, and go on hikes that will never be forgotten.
The island is also a great spot to practice water sports in some of the most turquoise and warm waters on the planet. The most magical part of the day will come in the evening, with the Koh Phangan sunset, which words or photos cannot do justice to. La Casa Shambala is strategically placed between the main centers of Thongsala and Sri Thanu, making them both easily accessible and giving students the best of both worlds.
Things to do (optional)
Activities
You will be quite busy with this program, but if you still have energy left, Koh Phangan has many beautiful beaches, amazing temples, and adventurous activities such as ziplining, hiking, kiteboarding, wakeboarding, scuba diving, and more.
Transport
La Casa Shambala can also facilitate scooter and bicycle rental for you and provide taxi numbers if you prefer to use them. The average price per day for scooter rental is 250 THB, while daily bicycle rental costs 150 THB. Taxi prices on the island vary depending on the number of passengers and the distance. The average price from La Casa Shambala to the pier is around 250 THB (a distance of four kilometers).
Laundry
There are several laundry places right across the main road (and many in general all over the island). The cost of having your laundry washed, ironed, folded, and smelling lovely on return is approximately 1 USD per kilogram.
Dining
There are also numerous local, fresh, and vegan restaurants and cafés within close proximity of La Casa Shambala.
Spa treatments
There are no spa treatments included but La Casa Shambala offers a wide variety of choices to add on. They can organize various types of massage, body scrubs, facials, pedicure or manicure, acupuncture, Tibetan ball, acupuncture, and more. Please ask La Casa Shambala for more details.
What's included
- 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program
- 30-Hour Pre-TTC Online Preparation Course
- 50% off for Yin Yoga Teacher Training Online
- Access to The Shambala Sangha Online Community
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon successful completion of the training
- Comprehensive 200-hour teacher training manual, written by professionals specializing in yoga asana, and anatomy
- Course materials provided: yoga mat, notebook, neti pot, pens, yoga blocks, and straps
- Delicious organic and vegan meals on course days (three meals per day; not included on days off)
- Free drinking water throughout the training
- Support and care from La Casa Shambala's local manager and team before and after the course
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation
- Food and drinks
- Transfer back to the pier
- Visa
- Excursions
- Covid test
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Samui Airport
22 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Surat Thani Airport
115 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Part of the mystic of Koh Phangan is that it is only accessible by water. Below are the closest airports followed by different ferry options to then reach the island.
- Surat Thani (URT) - It will be a four to five-hour journey (bus and ferry) to Koh Phangan. This is the cheapest option for flying.
- Koh Samui (USM) - The easiest and quickest way is to fly to Koh Samui. This option is more expensive, especially if you'll be flying from within Thailand.
When flying from outside Asia, you will find that adding an extra flight to Koh Samui to your itinerary often does not result in a big change to the overall price of the ticket, so it is definitely worth checking out. Koh Samui is just a short one-hour flight from Bangkok.
Arrival by ferry / boat
The best option from Surat Thani is the Raja Ferry. They do transfers directly from the airport to the pier and then a ferry to Phangan for just 470 THB per person. From Koh Samui, La Casa Shambala recommends Lomprayah. They have locations in both Nathon and Pralarn Pier. The ferry takes just 20 to 30 minutes and the price is 350 to 400 THB, including airport transfer. Pralarn Pier is closer to the airport (roughly 20 minutes) while Nathon is farther (about 45 minutes).
You can also take the Marine Passion (Petcharat Pier in Bophut, 20 minutes or so from the airport, 650 THB per person) or Raja Ferry (Lipa Noi Pier, about one hour from the airport, 150 THB for the ferry but you will need to take a transfer to the pier on your own which is 600 to 1,000 THB. It is also the longest journey from Koh Samui - one hour and 30 minutes). Once you arrive on the island of Koh Phangan, La Casa Shambala is just a short journey from the ferry port and they will be happy to organize pick-up with you ahead of your arrival. To arrange, they will need your ferry information, which you can add to the logistics form or let them know in the WhatsApp group.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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