200 HOURS YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
NEXT COURSES:
2027
4th-24th January
15th March-4th April
9th-29th August
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
ITINERARY
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.
HATHA YOGA COURSE CONTENT
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.
DAILY SCHEDULE
6.45am Shatkarmas 7am – Meditation 7.30am– Asana Practice
9.30am – Brunch 10.30am – Karma Yoga 11am time off
2.30pm – Lecture 1 Yoga Philosophy - 3.30pm Asana Theory and anatomy
4.45pm – Asana Practice
6.30pm – Dinner - 8pm Bhagavad Gita videos at your accommodation
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
DORM BED AT HOSTEL
61,000THB (Early Bird:50,000THB)
Situated 250m from the yoga centre, the hostel has A/C dorms with shared bathroom
PRIVATE ROOM AT HOSTEL
79,000THB (Early Bird: 68,000THB)
Situated 250m from the yoga centre, the rooms have private bathroom and A/C
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BEACH FRONT BUNGALOW
87,000-104,000THB
Situated on the beach front. 500m from the yoga centre. A pushbike is provided to move between places
BEACH FRONT COTTAGE
104,000THB
Situated 250m from the yoga centre, the cottages have A/C, ensuite bathroom, kitchen, sitting area and bedroom
TRAINING WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION
54,000THB
Join the training without accommodation
ONE BEDROOM CHALET
75,000THB
Situated 700m from the yoga centre, the chalet has A/C, ensuite bathroom and it is situated in a beautiful garden. Pushbike provided
The fees above are all inclusive of retreat, accommodation, meals, books & equipment.
Fees do not include personal insurance, visa and travel costs.
BOOKING POLICY
20,000 THB booking fee per person to be paid upon booking with Wise
Please contact the email below to receive a payment link.
Deposit payments: please note: balance to be paid one month before the course starting date
Residents rate requiring no accommodation:
bookings available from 1 month before training starting date if spaces are still available
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