28 Day 200-Hour Advanced Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Phuket, Thailand
Thailand Yoga Teacher Training
TAYSP offers 200 hours advanced Ashtanga yoga teacher training course (TTC). The students get a detailed knowledge of all aspects of teaching beginner and experienced Ashtanga yoga practitioners over four weeks. This course includes Ashtanga Vinyasa practice, breathing exercises, pranayama, yoga Nidra, art of adjustment, methodology and time management, different type of workshops (such as back bends, hip opening, upper body strength and core etc.), meditations (dharanas), introduction to Shatkarmas, ancient yoga text studies, Indian philosophy, yoga psychology (practical implementation of yoga techniques to deal with mental and emotional states), anatomy, yoga therapy, teaching ethic.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga and meditation classes
- Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance
- Daily harmonizing breathing techniques and adjustments
- Studies on ancient yoga texts, Indian philosophy, anatomy, therapy, teaching ethics
- Detailed workshops and lectures
- Daily healthy vegetarian meals
- 28 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Phuket International Airport (US$ 1 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Gym
- Sauna
- Spa
- Steam room
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Table tennis
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Restaurant
- Yoga shala
- ATM / banking
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
TAYSP accommodates their guests in a private single or double occupancy room at WOW Phuket Hotel close to Land and House Park which is a 5-7 minutes walk to the yoga shala.
Room amenities:
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Shower room
- Fridge
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Housekeeping service
- Car park
Clubhouse amenities:
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Steaming room
- Massage salon
- Changing rooms
- Showers
- Taxi service
- ATM at the entrance
Program
Certifications
Upon completion of this yoga teacher training, students are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®). Registration with Yoga Alliance provides a globally recognized credential.
Overview
During the training students get detailed knowledge and practical experience which is essential for deepening the personal practice and building the strong foundation for the teaching activity. To ensure the quality of the training, they normally accept no more than 3 people for the course.
After completing the training, you will receive the teaching certificate, confirming your qualification as a yoga teacher. Also, after completion of the course every student gets basic anatomy course attendance certificate. It does not certify you to do any medical activity, but it confirms the course attendance and shows that you have a basic knowledge of the human body structure, its functions, the locomotor system, etc. More detailed knowledge can be obtained in the yoga therapy classes.
Day structure
- 07:30 - 09:30 Ashtanga asana practice (Mysore/Led)
- 09:30 Brunch
- 12:00 - 13:00 Self study
- 13:00 - 14:00 Art of adjustment and methodology
- 14:30 - 15:30 Yoga Nidra / pranayama
- 15:30 - 15:50 Tea with a snack
- 15:50 - 16:50 Lecture
- 17:00 - 18:80 Workshop / yoga therapy / pranayama
- 18:00 - 18:30 Guided meditation / chanting
- 18:30 Dinner
Please keep your schedule as open as possible during TTC for additional training.
Theory course:
- History and origins of yoga
- Lineage of Ashtanga yoga
- Ashtanga asana practice
- Eight limbs of Patanjali Yoga Sutras
- Lectures on pranayama
- Concept of prana / pancha prana
- Pancha koshas
- Kundalini and nadis
- Psychology of yoga
- Philosophy of Upainshads
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- Introduction to Bhagavad Gita
- Lecture on yoga Nidra
- Shat Karmas
- Anatomy and basic principles of yoga therapy
Practical course
Will be covering Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary Series
Practice:
- Asana practice
- Pranayama
- Meditation
- Kriyas / Shat Karmas
- Bhandas
- Chanting
- Hand of adjustment
- Body alignment
- Modification
- Correction practice
- Teaching practice
- Yoga program designing
For the TTC course, TAYSP make an emphasis on the practical part. By the end of the course, the students must know all posture foundation / modifications and different ways of adjustment for the same postures for different body types / level of practice for the Primary Series.
Also, the students will be trained in teaching and get the real teaching experience for Mysore style class and Led class. When the course is finished, the students must perform safe adjustment and knowledge of the sequence in a way of “one breath one movement”.
Eligibility criteria
The applicant should understand basic English as the yoga teacher training course is conducted in English language. Prior experience or knowledge of yoga is necessarily required for teacher training course.
The applicants must know Ashtanga yoga practice (at least half Primary Series) before the course starts. The applicant should be in a good physical condition. The TTC is a very demanding program with at least 6 to 8 hours daily. 100% attendance at all classes is mandatory. Participants must follow the timetable and attend all sessions and activities.
Instructors
Sofya Linkova
Sofya is studying under the guidance of R. Sharat Jois at Sri K. Pattabhi Jois Institute in Mysore, India - the place where Ashtanga yoga, as a set of asana and pranayama practices, was systematized and preserved. There in Mysore, she was also studying Ayurveda, Sanskrit, and ancient yogic texts. She was also trained and certified as an asana and pranayama teacher at Tattvaa Yoga School in Rishikesh, India. As a yoga teacher, she is known for her warm and light way of teaching yoga, which creates a special atmosphere in her classes.
Rich (Alexey Toropov)
Rich's passion for personal development brought him to meet and learn from different teachers in Europe, India, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Thailand, over the years he has been exploring asana and pranayama practice, Kriyas, meditation, Ayurveda, Reiki, Su Jok, cold water treatment and art of cooking healthy food. Rich is famous for his warm and personal approach to the teaching of yoga. He is talented with a special natural vision of students' needs which allows him to guide them in their practice in the right direction to achieve the best result on their path of yoga.
Location
This retreat will take place in Phuket, on Phuket Island, Thailand.
Distances
- Kata Beach - 15 minutes
Food
During the course healthy vegetarian food is provided. To experience the good effects of the yogic lifestyle, please do not bring meat from outside to eat. In a case if student has any allergy or intolerance to any kinds of food please inform them so the diet will be adjusted accordingly.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Spa treatments
Students can have following treatments for the additional cost: Thai massage, oil massage, deep tissue massage, foot massage, body scrub, waxing and facial treatments.
What's included
- 28 nights luxurious accommodation
- An extensive range of workshops, classes and teachings
- Certificate of completion to register with Yoga Alliance
- Daily guided breathing exercises, pranayama and adjustments
- Daily yoga sessions (Ashtanga, Vinyasa and yoga Nidra)
- Lectures on ancient yoga texts, Indian philosophy, anatomy, therapy, teaching ethics
- Meditation and purification sessions
- 2 daily nutritious vegetarian meals
What's not included
- Airport pick up
- Bicycle rental
- Massage
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Phuket International Airport
30 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by car
Traditional Ashtanga Yoga Shala Phuket is located in Land and House Park at Clubhouse building. Following Chaofa road, just turn right before Wat Tai (Temple) and go toward security check post at the entrance of Land and House Park. Sign your name at the security post and drive straight towards Clubhouse.
Arrival by airplane
You will be flying into Phuket International Airport (HKT).
- Phuket International Airport (HKT) - 1 hour
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% 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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