19 Day 200-Hour Intensive Yoga Teacher Training Multi Style Program in Koh Samui, Thailand
Yoga Teacher Training in a Serene Tropical Setting in Thailand
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Join The Yoga Mat School for 19 days in cosmic Koh Samui for their 200-hour yoga teacher training program, where ancient practices meet modern inspiration in an unforgettable island adventure. Their 200-hour yoga teacher training program in Thailand is truly life changing, led by expert instructors who will guide you through a comprehensive curriculum that combines traditional yoga practices with modern techniques. Their expert Instructors will share their knowledge and passion, helping you deepen your practice and unlock your full potential as a yoga teacher, in a supportive environment.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 16 days of training
- Daily asana, meditation, and pranayama classes
- A comprehensive curriculum that includes anatomy, physiology, yogic history, and philosophy
- Weekly trips on the magical island
- Delicious daily breakfast and lunch during training days
- 20 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
17 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 10
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Concierge desk
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Labyrinth
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Bicycle rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
Varinda Resort Dive into the artistic surroundings and unique designs of Varinda Resort, a top Koh Samui hotel surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens overlooking Lamai town.
The Lamai resort offers 45 independent houses, each decorated with the unique Varinda style you will come to love! Experience the warmth and hospitality Thailand is famous for at the Koh Samui resort.
This is a family-run hotel and like every loving family, it is run on true family values: trust, respect, and caring for each other. It's the opposite of corporate or “big business” hotels. An authentic and utterly charming Thai vibe, delicious fresh food and a charm you won't find anywhere else await at Varinda Resort!
Surrounded by art and unique designs, Varinda Resort is situated amongst beautiful and well-maintained tropical gardens overlooking Lamai town. The resort is laid out with 60 independent chalets all tastefully decorated with that unique Varinda style that you will come to love!
Thailand is known for its welcome and its smile and both of those underpin daily life at the resort. "Caring for the environment and co-existing with nature is at the heart of the philosophy at Varinda resort” Olive Boocharoen.
More affordable accommodation is available at Bill Resort next door. Bill Resort is located on the coast of Lamai Beach, a few steps from Central Lamai Beach, Bill Resort has accommodations with an authentic Thai feel and the comforts of resort living. With free private parking, a large outdoor swimming pool, and a garden.
Featuring a terrace, and a poolside bar, the three-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel has family rooms, two-bedroom villas, direct beachfront villas, and boutique bungalows.
All rooms in the hotel are equipped with an electric kettle, a small fridge, and air conditioning. Bill Resort provides some rooms that feature a safety deposit box, and the rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and a closet. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.
Program
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Ignite your passion with intensive yoga training in Thailand. With 18 nights of accommodation, you'll be immersed in a serene environment that fosters growth and transformation. Daily classes in pranayama and meditation will help you cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and your practice.
The incredible 200-hour yoga teacher training program in Koh Samui suits those who are looking for an authentic yoga experience, created to be completed quickly and efficiently. The Yoga Mat School Program is richly filled with excellent content, delivered by caring, experienced yoga teachers from all over the world. Whether you are planning to start a new career as a yoga teacher or are seeking a course for deep personal interest and expansion of your yoga knowledge and practice, this teacher training program will give you a firm foundation for both. The asana program is based on Hatha yoga primarily.
Whether you are planning to start a new career as a yoga teacher or for personal interest and expansion of your yoga knowledge and practice, the teacher training program will give you a firm foundation to teach safely and with confidence.
The Yoga Mat School's expert instructors will guide you through a comprehensive curriculum, and the island's natural beauty will inspire and rejuvenate you. You'll develop a strong foundation in yoga, and the training will be a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. The combination of theory, practice, and community will prepare you to become a confident and compassionate yoga teacher.
You'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and professional growth.
The Yoga Mat School's 200-hour yoga training is truly life-changing, led by expert instructors who will guide you through a comprehensive curriculum that combines traditional yoga practices with modern techniques.
Their expert instructors will share their knowledge and passion, helping you deepen your practice and unlock your full potential as a yoga teacher, in a supportive and transformative environment. Their program brings a sense of calm and fulfillment.
Hone your skills while you drive deep into asana classes and master the art of teaching yoga.
About the training
Their goal is to ensure that you feel confident teaching classical Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin yoga classes upon completion of this course.
They also explore a variety of yoga styles during the program and create a space to find "your" style of yoga to share. The course is primarily based on classic Hatha yoga as a foundation to expand from. You spend time sequencing both slower stretches to more vigorous flows to help you find your niche.
You tap into a little Kundalini yoga, Yin yoga, dance yoga, and more. The intensive program looks like this: Monday to Friday, with a half day on Saturday, finishing after lunch at 14:00, and Sundays are your days off. Students are given PDF manuals for Asana and the program course manual.
18 nights are included, all meals except Thursday and Saturday evenings and Sundays. It is a day off to explore some local cuisine. Or rest and study.
Your airport pick-up is included, to ensure you feel welcome and safe when you arrive, their driver will be waiting with a sign with your name on it, upon arrival. The team is very dedicated and devoted to making sure all the students feel comfortable from arrival until check-out, ensuring that they are working at their own pace, and understanding the material. (English as a second language is taken seriously in this course.)
They are proud to announce that Varinda Resort has officially received "SHA Plus" certification by the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). This certificate identifies that the team members are ready to welcome their beloved guests with excellent service standards of health and safety measures to ensure the guests. Well-being throughout the stay. Through demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on, active participation, you will explore:
Asana or body postures
The detailed study of asana (postures), alignment, grounding, awareness, modifications, contraindications, use of props, Mudras (hand gestures), Bandhas (energy seals), Drishti (focal points), adjustments, enhancements, modifications, corrections, variations, and more.
Pranayama or breathing techniques
Learn to direct, enhance, and build a life force. Study energy locks and channels, Bandahs, and Nadis.
Meditation and mantra yoga
Finding peace through meditation helps you learn how to help guide others to focus and quiet the mind. Various meditation styles and techniques will be covered during the program. Mantra yoga: the yoga of sound.
Anatomy and physiology
Human anatomy and physiology, body planes, body alignment, body systems, the spine, injuries, disease, physical effects of yoga, both benefits and risks, anatomy, and physiology application in asana. The fascia and the muscle or skeletal systems are the main focus of the study. The energy bodies: Chakras, Nadis, and Ayurveda will also be covered in anatomy and physiology.
Yogic history and philosophy
The eight-limb path of yoga and the Yoga Sutras are the primary sources of study. Influential yogis, Sanskrit, ancient yogic texts, and the evolution of yoga from pre-classical to modern-day yoga will be explored.
Teaching practicum and methodology
Class creation, class sequencing, adjusting, aligning, demonstrating, cueing, guiding, reading your class, ethics of a yoga teacher, enhancements, modifications, corrections, and variations. Language, Sanskrit, instructing various levels, groups, special health needs, injuries, benefits, and trauma sensitivity yoga. There will be opportunities to teach in a supportive and nurturing environment throughout the program.
Yoga as a business
Successful marketing, community building, insurance, registration, compensation, and social media use. What to expect when you become a yoga teacher.
Daily schedule
- 06:15 - 9:15am Asana
- 09:15 - 11am Breakfast
- 11am - 13:30pm Lecture & Asana
- 13:30 - 15pm Lunch
- 15pm - 18:15pm Lecture and Asana
- 18:30 Dinner
- 19:00 Satsangs, sound, moon walk (occasional)
- 19:00 Movie night (one evening)
Included excursions
Namuang Waterfall Practice
Grandfather Grandmother Rock Moon Practice
Big Buddha Temple Tour Trip
Sunrise and Sunset Trips to Lamai Beach Practice
Yoga on the Mountain
Instructors
Basak Unver
Bashakti, E-RYT 500 & YACEP, weaves classical yoga philosophy with modern somatic therapies. Her teaching integrates fascia therapy, subtle energy anatomy, and vibrational medicine. Drawing from Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Tantric traditions, Bashakti bridges traditional wisdom with contemporary insights. With a background in Homeopathy, Reiki, and sound-based therapies, she offers a holistic approach to yoga, inviting students on a multidimensional journey of embodied awareness, yogic philosophy, and vibrational healing."
Panita Pulsen
Panita, An experienced, 500-hr RYT, Senior Yoga Lead Trainer, is a native Thai yoga teacher, Thai Chef and mother of two Adult sons. With 7+ years of experience teaching multi-styles yoga, she offers challenging classes to deepen practices and advance asana. As lead trainer and retreat host, Panita welcomes you to explore yoga amidst Thailand's majestic mountains and waterfalls."
Tania winstanley
Tania’s yoga journey began at 16, guided by her grandmother. Now, as a 500-hour E-RYT with The Yoga Alliance for 15 years, she embodies a lifelong dedication to yoga. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Tania masterfully weaves together various yoga styles, including Hatha, Yin, Kundalini, and Vinyasa. Her teaching style is characterized by compassion, wisdom, and a deep understanding of the human experience. Tania has led numerous yoga teacher training programs worldwide, empowering hundreds of students to become confident, inspiring teachers. Her approach is kind and authentic.
Sybs H
Sybs is short for Sybille, the name of a prophetess in Greek mythology and a seer in the ancient world. Yes thats me. In today’s world I love everything about diving and yoga. Both very much compliment each other with regards to breath work, postures and the meditative state you can find. Becoming a scuba diving instructor and yoga teacher was the beginning of a journey, not a destination. Being able to help somebody discovering a different side of themselves whilst building this body-mind connection, regardless if underwater or on the yoga mat, is such a reward that keeps me passionate of w
Location
The Yoga Mat School is located in central Lamai, on the beautiful famous Lamai Beach, on the magical island of Koh Samui in Thailand. Koh Samui, Thailand’s second largest island, lies in the Gulf of Thailand off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus. It's known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves, and dense, mountainous rainforest. Koh Samui offers incredible beaches, endless activities, and entertainment as well as beautiful Buddhist temples and statues of all sizes.
Thai food is out of this world, but if you want something else for dinner, a plethora of cuisines are available. Or you can visit one of the countless night markets to sample delicious bites and buy some souvenirs. A five-minute walk to Lamai Center, one of the main cities on the Island. And they are just 10 minutes ride to Chaweng, the largest city on the island.
Distances
- Lamai - 2 minutes ride
- Chawang - 10 minutes ride
Food
During the program, The Yoga Mat School serves fresh organic food hand made by their Thai Chef. Served on China plates to avoid any plastic contact. When you arrive, you receive stainless steel utensils for your sustainable stay with us. Healthy delicious meals, for all different appetites. They do their very best to cater to gluten free, and dairy free dietary needs, and are very considerate of any food allergies or specific requirements. Fresh delicious food is guaranteed at The Yoga Mat School in Samui.
- Breakfast at 10am
- Lunch at 2pm
All meals are freshly prepared and are all about organic homemade Thai and International food. Their island famous chef, Khun Panita prepares both vegetarian and meat dishes, catering to students personal food requirements.
Varinda Resort, just downstairs, also serves amazing meals, room service and drinks, and you can charge all extras to your room throughout your stay.
Enjoy dinner at 6:30pm at you leisure. Enjoy the Lamai Market, street food, and almost every type of food from every country just steps
away. Sundays, your meals at your leisure. Enjoy the massive variety of local restaurants or try an international place, there is everything you could possibly imagine eating here in Thailand! The fresh day and night markets, the street food, the festival foods, the cafes, the sushi bars.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
Koh Samui's repertoire of things to do and see is varied and interesting, the island hosts a great deal of splendid natural and man-made attractions from mummified monks to the famous grandma and grandpa rocks (Hin Ta and Hin Yai) to attractive waterfalls and more.
There is nothing to stop you from having a blast on Samui Island. For those interested in religious imagery and architecture the Big Buddha will impress, especially at sunset. Nature lovers can also visit Ang Thong Marine National Park on a day trip to enjoy a genuine 'get away from it all' feel in the splendid tropical islands it hosts.
Incredible Koh Tao, meaning ‘Turtle Island’, lives up to its name, being the scuba diving destination of choice in Thailand. The perfect white sand beaches that ring the hilly 21-kilometer square island are surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand. There is so much to explore on the Island of beautiful Koh Samui.
You will visit three beautiful spots on the island, to enjoy your half day off, Saturday morning practice with your Thai Hostess and 500-hour yoga teacher, Panita, at the Na Mauang Waterfall, Lam Soe Temple, and Lamai Beach.
On your day off, you may want to take a snorkel or scuba trip or book a tour of another island in a traditional Thai long boat. Visit the night markets, good markets, and night shows with the Famous Lady Boys. Maybe take a trip to the beautiful island of Koh Phangan for their famous Full Moon Party. Enjoy all the beautiful beaches of Samui, the delicious foods, and the friendliest people on Earth, who nearly all speak English.
Rent a car or scooter to take a full-day trip around the island or hire a driver and car. Visit the elephant and dog sanctuaries of Samui, The Historic Coconut Plantations, The Big Buddha, and so much more. The Yoga Mat School can help with all your exploration of The Land of Smiles.
Spa and Ayurveda treatments are available at Satva Samui at an additional cost. Kindly make your spa appointments through the front desk or at the spa.
What's included
- Course
- 18 nights accommodation
- Meals on training days
- Breakfast and lunch from Monday to Saturday
- Dinners from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Halt training days: Thursday, Saturday, and Sundays (off self-meals)
- Airport arrival pick-up included
- 200-hour yoga certification
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- Course manual PDF, printed asana manual, and printed study notes
- Excursions to waterfall, sunrise and sunset beach meditation trips
- Big Rock Trip Chandra Namaskara
- Cacao ceremony
- Japa meditation with personal Mala bead-making session
- Sound yoga therapy sessions
- Yoga mats and yoga props
- 24/7 water refills at shala
- Notebooks and pens, with carry bag
What's not included
- Airfare
- Meals on non training days
- Alcohol
- Shakes
- Juices
- Departure transfer
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Samui Airport
10 km away from your destination
Driving directions from Koh Samui Ring Road 4169
- Take road 4173 at the Namuang Waterfall intersection.
- Follow the road for 3 kilometers until the 4-way intersection at Ban Thale.
- Then turn right onto road 4170 towards Laem Sor Pagoda or Thong Krut.
- Continue for approximately 1 kilometer.
- Then turn left where you see signs for Mor Din restaurant, Easy time resort, and Samahita Retreat.
- After 700 meters, you will arrive at the end of the road on the beach and the location of Samahita Retreat.
- The reception is right on the beach while the guest accommodations are the opposite of the beach.
Arrival by bus
Take the bus from Bangkok to Surat Thani. Then, take the ferry to Koh Samui. This is the cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui. No reservations are required, just show up at the bus station and you should be on a bus heading south within the hour. The bus will take you directly to the ferry terminal. Be sure to buy a bus and ferry combo ticket.
Arrival by train
Trains for Surathani (which actually stop in Phun Phin, 14 kilometers west of Surathani) leave from Bangkok's Hualamphong station. The 6:20 p.m. (rapid) and the 7:15 p.m. (express) trains are most convenient, as they arrive at 05:28 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., allowing you plenty of time to catch an 8:00 a.m. boat to Koh Samui.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 17% 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.
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