200 hour yoga teacher training courses led by Simona with over 25 years experience in yoga.

Trainings are recognized by Yoga Alliance.

 YTT take place at Marga Yoga studio at Koh Samui

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Your day starts at 6.45am with a shatkarma practice (internal purification), followed by a herbal tea.

Pranayama and asana practice take place for the next 2 hours before indulging in a delicious vegan brunch.

Karma yoga (selfless practice) follows...the duration depends on the type of karma yoga and it is usually around 15 minutes. A traditional sauna/steam is prepared for your break, followed by a dip at the cool pool. You can also spend your break at the beach (30m away from the yoga studio). The next class is a theory class on yoga philosophy before having another break for a refreshing juice or tea. The following class is anatomy or asana theory (this includes benefits and contraindications for all postures, adjustments and how to avoid injury in yoga. The second asana class is next; this is a stretching class or a mobility class and once a week, a yin class.

Dinner is another feast for the senses, followed by an introduction to Bhagavad Gita (you will watcha video-15 min)

The day ends here most days; on some evening there will be 30 min kirtan or music or a short movie. 

From the second week of the training, you will also teach in pairs or small groups as part of your teaching practice.

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HATHA YOGA ​COURSE CONTENT

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​HATHA YOGA
What is Hatha yoga ?
Principles of Hatha Yoga
Explanation of Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha (Practice & Benefits)

PRANAYAMA
Different types of breathing
Definition of Prana
Science of the breath (Prana, Apana, Udyana, Samana, Vijana)
Ida, Pingala and Sushumna Nadi
Pranayama practices: Abdominal breathing, Full Yogic Breath, Kapalabhati, Nadi Shodan, Bramhari Pranayama

ASANA
Surya Namaskar (Different variations)
Basic Postures (Standing, Sitting, Back bends, Inversions, Twist, Arm balance Postures)
Asana Variations (from Intermediate to Advanced)
Body Alignment
Yoga Nidra

​Also: Yoga for pregnancy, Yoga for children, Yoga for elderly

MUDRA
Explanation and importance of Mudra  according  to Hatha Yoga
Types  of Mudra
Practice of Jnana & Chin Mudra
Physical, Mental and spiritual Benefits of Mudra

BANDHA
Explanation of Bandha
Different types of Bandhas and practice

MEDITATION
What is Meditation
Difference between Dharana and Dyhana
Types of meditation
Breathing Meditation
Mantra Meditation
Walking Meditation

YOGA NIDRA
Definition of sleep and benefits
The 3 states of consciousness
What is Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra Practices

YOGA PHILOSOPHY
What is Yoga ?
History of Yoga
Types of yoga
The five kosha (bodies)
Explanation of Self-realization and liberation
Explanation of consciousness
Eight limbs of Yoga
​Bhagavad Gita

YOGIC ANATOMY
What is Yogic Anatomy and physiology?
The systems of the body
Effects of Asana and Pranayama on the body systems
Know the basic studies and  types of joints to avoid injury during Asana classes
Diet and Nutrition

ADJUSTMENT AND ALIGNMENT
Practicing Asana correctly
Front, side and back bending
The use of props
Various style of Asana and their benefits
Contra-indications of specific yoga practices
Yoga Therapy

KRIYAS
Introduction and practice of Kriyas according to classical Hatha Yoga

MANTRA
Introduction of Mantra yoga
Importance of (OM)-AUM

CHAKRAS
Explanation of the 7 main chakras
How chakras work physically and emotionally
Asana & Pranayama for each chakra
Chakra meditation

​KIRTAN
​Musical recitation of hymns, mantras and the praise of deities

KARMA YOGA
The concept of seva will be introduced and explained. Students will participate in Karma Yoga activities inside the yoga centre during the course.

MEALS
2 daily meals will be served (brunch and dinner)
Meals are vegan & highly nutritious 

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DAILY SCHEDULE

6.45am Shatkarmas   7am –  Meditation     7.30am– Asana Practice   

9.30am – Brunch     10.30am – Karma Yoga   11am time off (chill at the cool pool)     

12-1.30pm – Lecture 1 -Yoga Philosophy    1.30-2.30pm Tea Time   

2.30-3.30pm – Lecture 2 -Anatomy & Asana theory   4pm – Asana Practice   

6.30pm – Dinner     7pm Bhagavad Gita video   7.30pm Kirtan/Music/Free time  

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SATURDAY OFF

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Single bed in A/C 6 bedroom hostel 67,000THB

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Private A/C room -single/double occupancy-(shared bathroom) at Hostel 76,000/136,000THB

Private A/C room - single/double occupancy- private bathroom at hostel 80,000/140,000THB​​

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ENSUITE ROOMS​​​​​​​​​​

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​Single/double occupancy ensuite A/C room 80,000THB/140,000THB​​

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BAMBOO BUNGALOWS & HUTS

Situated 700m from Marga Yoga inside a peaceful garden

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Single/double occupancy ensuite A/C bamboo bungalows 74,000-134,000THB

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 HUTS

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Single/double occupancy ensuite A/C huts 80,000 - 140,000THB

​​​​​​BEACH FRONT BUNGALOW

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Single occupancy beach front A/C bungalow 100,000THB

Training & meals (no accommodation) 60,000THB 

The fees above are all inclusive of retreat, accommodation, meals, books & equipment.

Fees do not include personal insurance, visa and travel costs.

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BOOKING POLICY

10,000 THB booking fee to be paid upon booking with Wise

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Please contact the email below to receive a payment link.​​

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Deposit payments: please note: balance to be paid one month before the course starting date

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Residents rate requiring no accommodation:

bookings available from 1 month before training starting date if spaces are still available

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CANCELLATION POLICY

Deposits are refundable until 30 days before the starting date of the course

Balance to be paid 30 days before the retreat stating date.

50% refund on balance when cancelled 2 weeks before the course starting date

No refund given when courses are cancelled less than 2 weeks before the training and after the beginning of the course (in this case, the course fee can be used within one year for any course at Marga Yoga)

Booking taken through this site cannot be cancelled and rebooked through a different site and viceversa

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