Yoga Teacher Training in India

Our Yoga Teacher Training India 200-hour program is certified by Yoga Alliance. The training is designed to offer a strong foundation in Hatha-Flow, combining the knowledge of Traditional and Modern Hatha with Flow. In the first part of the training we focus on Hatha Yoga, so that students can work and grasp alignment safely without the flowing aspect of a vinyasa class. Like this, students profit from working asanas with time, different props and grasping it in a traditional and modern view.

Turiya Yogaâ€™s vision is to turn sincere yoga practitioners into teachers who exude safety, integrity, self-confidence & joy. The Yoga Alliance certification is accepted worldwide and, in order to earn it, you will be assessed and evaluated throughout your whole stay with us. Our team is more than used to building a supportive and loving learning environment without letting go of that extra push that we all need to reach our potential and blossom. Turiya Yoga offers courses in India, Germany and Spain and is more than used to upholding more than well internationally standards. Once you have graduated you can confidently start teaching either in your home country or wherever you decide to travel.

Wherever you come from, our unique 200 hour program and the time you spend with us will move you deeply. Your daily routine will start early with a yoga practice - kriyas, asanas, pranayama, meditation - surrounded by nature and silence. After quieting the body first, we can then quiet our minds. After a delicious breakfast which enjoys all the gifts of tropical India, youâ€™ll attend academic and technique classes. These are taught by professional and real yoga practitioners, that is to say people who maintain their yoga practice both on and off their mat. At the end of the day we finish with an asana, pranayama and meditation practice.

The article bellow covers different topics, feel free to go straight to any subject you want to know more about:

Styles

The majority of our practices adhere to Hatha Yoga (Traditional and Modern) and Flow. We find that ourHatha Yoga classes help to balance the energy of the dynamic flow while also focusing and deepening the studentsâ€™ experiences of the individual asanas. Only a few asanas per class are worked on Hatha Classes. In addition, we do offer special classes that requirea great variety of props for helping the student to spend more time in each posture in a comfortable way. These Yoga sessions help our students to recover from all the learning and natural cleansing that takes place during an intensive teacher training course like this. In additionthe students also cultivate a deeper experience of the categories of body postures, different alignments and their psychological and/or emotional side effects. Maximum Batch: We welcome only 20 students â€“ So we can really give proper attention to everyone. Our lead teachers are with you in each step of the way

Example of Daily Schedule

6h30 - 9:00 Yoga Praxis - Kriya, Asana, Pranayama/Breathing, Meditation
9:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 - 11:30 Philosophy
11:30 - 13:00 Biomechanics
13h00 - 14:00 Lunch (Vegetarian)
14:30 â€“ 16h00 Teaching Methodology
16:00 - 17:30 Special Techniques and Hands-on Adjustment
17h30- 19h00 - Yoga Praxis and/or Teaching (Asana, Pranayama/Breathing, Meditation)
19:00 - 20h00 Dinner (Vegetarian)
Saturdays 7h00 â€“ 9h00 Yoga Praxis

*As with everything in life, schedules can also suffer some alteration. However, any change that do take place aims at keeping the yoga teacher trainingâ€™s quality and are always for the benefit of your own learning process.

Meals

The Yoga center offers healthy and delicious vegetarian yogic meals three times a day from Monday to Friday and breakfasts on Saturdays. Please note that we are prepared to deal with special dietary requirements such as gluten-free, vegan, allergies etc. Some of our own team also have special dietary requirements, so rest assured that we are more than experienced in this matter. Please be sure to inform us when applying for your course. Students are very welcome to try out the different local restaurants and touristic activities during their weekends off in this wonderful part of Goa!

Location: South of Goa

Welcome to Paradise. You will be staying at our Galjiabhaga Beach Resort in South of Goa, India. We are on the Beach with 15 Huts and a Yogashala. Each hut and the Yoga Shala has a View to the Ocean with a small Balcony.

Galgibaga Beach also called Galgibagh Beach is a beach in south Goa. It is one of the cleanest beaches of India. It is in the south of Goa in Canacona region, 7 km from the famous Palolem Beach. Galgibaga Beach is reported to be a nesting ground for Olive Ridley turtles.

* In nesting season, we Help the Turtle babies to Reach the Ocean

The South of Goa is known for its tropical natural beaches, temples, water falls, hill spots, paddy fields and coconut groves. Simple and Natural, here you can relax, swim and enjoy the sun listening to the comforting sound of the wind going through the Pine trees.

Accommodations

The Yoga resort is specialized in yoga groups and therefore is more than used to welcoming international groups. It is only 4km from Palolem Beach. Transport is done quite easily, taking just some Indian rupees and 10 minutes or you can rent a Scooter for 5 Dollar a day. Like this our Participants can truly enjoy both, the beach and at the same time the retreat needed to leap into their yogic journey.

Types of Accommodation: Single and Sharing Cottages

The Participants can choose between staying in a shared cottage or a single cottage. Each cottage provides a comfortable bed, linen and bedding, a fan, mosquito net, and a structured western bathroom with shower (with hot water 24h). The rooms are cleaned according to request and the resort does take care of its security by not allowing anyone besides Participants, teachers, and crew inside. In addition, the yoga resort offers wi-fi (although we urge students to try to be as disconnected as possible) and mineral water so you can refill your bottles during the day.

In share Cottage Two Separate beds are Placed with a Wooden Divider for Privacy.

In practical terms, you will learn:

You will come to know the yoga asanas (postures), benefits and contraindications. It is impossible to say that you will learn ALL the asanas since there can be hundreds or only 12 depending on the individual style of yoga practice. You will learn basic to intermediate postures and their applications. For your self-practice, if appropriate, you will also learn what some people refer to as advanced postures.
You will understand the fundamentals of therapeutic aspects of the yogic practice. Please note that yoga therapy is a widely debated theme and there are several contrasting views on the matter. No 200h course can truly turn yoga practitioner into a yoga therapist â€“ one learns how to crawl, walk before, right? However, there are well known therapeutic aspects of yoga and a teacher do need to be well aware of those once prepping their classes.
You will come to know the fundamentals of anatomy and biomechanics, including the skeletal and muscular, respiratory, nervous and neuromuscular connections amongst other topics. The study of movement is a pillar to our 200 hours yoga teacher training, and we spend extensive time understanding it so the students can teach yoga to different people (and bodies) safely and being able to support them by giving props, adjustment, variations and/or an alternative. Thatâ€™s because what you will do after the course is mainly teach a class that is usually predominantly asana (posture) based. However, we do also focus a whole lot of more than the usual on subtle practices as those are the goal of yoga.
Youâ€™ll understand how to prevent common and important injuries
You will learn about the cultural background of yogaâ€™s development, its demystified history and the Indian teachings presented in key yoga texts. That includes important misunderstood concepts such as: chakras, koshas, kundalini, the 4 paths of yoga, etc. We believe it is possible to be inspiring and scientific at the same time. Some say that it takes some lifetimes to really know Yoga Humanities, but youâ€™ll at least be able to learn the most important aspects so that you can have a map to rely on after the course, being able to choose which areas to focus on according to your own interest. We empower our students so they can continue to learn for themselves (contrary to being lost once the course is over and not being able to even know which philosophical path from the several presented in yoga they truly relate to). Trust us, that is very important for oneâ€™s journey J
You will experience for yourself yogic cleansing techniques (kriyas)
You will learn different techniques of breath-control/ breathing (pranayama) and how to teach it.
You will learn the fundamentals of a yogic life & yogic diet, being able to distinguish these from Ayurvedic, vegetarian and vegan diets.
You will experience especially designed groups dynamics to help you develop yoga teaching tools such as instruction, adjustment, demonstration, etc. You will be able to teach and assist plenty during the course. The lead teachers are the co-founders of Turiya Yoga and are there supporting you from the moment you practice to the moment you teach and assist â€“ youâ€™ll have valuable feedback.
You will come to know how to read different students and the ethics involved in being a yoga teacher.
You will learn how to sequence in steady practices and in flowing practices.
You will also have the opportunity to apply for Turiya Yogaâ€™s internships: either in India or in Europe. You will have a great time experiencing teaching, assisting, and learning some aspects of running a course.
Last but not least, youâ€™ll keep deepening your own practice. Yes, you always need to continue your own self-practice even when you are teaching!

*Keep in mind, we welcome only 15 students so we can really give proper attention to everyone. Our lead teachers are with you in each step of the way

Overview of Tuition according to choice of accommodation:

Shared Cottages

Early Bird (3 months before) â€“ 2.399 Euros
Non-Early Bird â€“ 2.599 Euros

Single Cottages â€“ Only 3 Available

Early Bird (2 months before) â€“ 2.799 Euros
Non-Early Bird â€“ 2.999 Euros

Your Tuitions includes:

24-day Accommodation during the course with attached toilet and hot shower.
Your own peaceful space with a View of the Ocean and Living for 24 days- on one of the most cherished & Clean beaches in India.
Housekeeping when requested
Bed-linen & towels (no toiletries are supplied)
Three vegetarian yogic meals per day from Monday to and Breakfast on Saturday.
Wi-fi
Drinking water
Course manual and class hand-outs
The complete Yoga Teacher Training Course
Towels & Toiletries

If you have any further question contact us.

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Application Form and Payment

Application: You can easily apply online via our Registration Form. Create an account and apply for the course of your choice.
Securing your Spot: To confirm your yoga teacher training course you are requested to transfer the booking amount of 800 Euros. Please note that your application is only confirmed once we have received the booking amount.

At any moment feel free to give us a call and/or send us an email.

Check out what they say about our main team

Our programs are designed by a wonderful team of Eastern and Western teachers united by their passion in truly â€˜living yogaâ€™ daily. All of our teachers have themselves completed Certified Yoga Teacher Trainings and studied under renowned yoga teachers and/or institutes inside and outside India. All classes are taught from the heart, with knowledge, experience and joy. Turiya Yoga also keeps their doors open to welcome inspiring yogis who join our community by giving Master Classes whenever possible.

Assignments, Assessment & Certification:

It is important to remember that for anyone to receive the RYT200 certificate they will need to attend all classes â€“ unless ill* . There will be some final homeworksto be delivered either during the course or afterwards (according to the students journey) and also some â€œpractical exercizesâ€. We call it exercizes as it is important for the students to know that they are assessed on their participation throughout the whole month and not on only one particular occasion. In this way, although there are important practical sessions where students teach and receive feedback they are not the final say in your journey â€“ we do evaluate your progress and by the end of the month we are quite able to know already where you are. We will be talking to you throughout the month. Students that are cleared by their teachers according to their participation will receive a Yoga Alliance 200 hour teaching certificate that is recognised internationally.

* If you become ill, you are immediately obliged to report to Turiya Yogaâ€™s team so firstly, we can assist you. Secondly, we can then manage your hours on the course so you can still graduate.

Why should I study all this?

Teaching yoga can only come from your own practice. Training is a big part of the program. However, to teach you do need to have techniques to safely guide others in their own practice. People have very different bodies, physical capabilities, learning types, concerns and cultures.
For your future students to be safe and healthy in your classes, you will learn what you need to know about the body in terms of anatomy, physiology and biomechanicssessions as well as experimenting with varied adjustments, props & assisting techniques throughout the course.
For your future students to grow fully into their potential you will learn teaching methodologies, cherishing your own individual qualities as a teacher and developing whatever else you personally need to do so you can read your students clearly and support their different learning styles through your classes.
For your future students to be able to feel the depth of yoga and be inspired into maintaining a disciplined practice, you will learn philosophy and the history of yoga. Scriptures are the fuel to keep us practicing and the practice is where the texts are expressed in direct experience: in a cycle, they feed each other.
For your future students, for yourself, for your future business and for the worldâ€¦ We will explore the topic of ethics. Real ethics are birthed in the present moment â€“ leaving morality and tradition aside â€“ but they keep an eye on a future that seeks a common well-being. Ethics are a constant practice of self-enquiry, but mainly of action. The topics of Yoga Alliance, marketing and the business side of yoga also fall under this discussion.
For you to have an ongoing, in-depth experience of teaching and of yoga as a business we also offer you Internshipsin India and in Europe.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Course

Which style of yoga will I learn? Which style will I be able to teach after the course?

You will be introduced to the major yoga traditions. However, you'll experience in depth Hatha Yoga and Flow and on completion of the course, you will be able to teach Hatha Yoga (beginners and intermediate levels) and Hatha-Vinyasa. The styles are the most practiced in the west. We hold special Hatha classes with a wide variety of props for going deeper into the different categories of asana and alignments. We also offer a taste of other styles such as Yin and Restorative Yoga in our programs depending on the profile of our groups.

Please note this is not a multi-style training â€“ it is a hatha-vinyasa training. In other words our classes are designed to firstly introduce hatha and how to integrate the flowing aspect so that one learns the postures in depth and are able to practice and share the practice without injuring others. It is known that flows can cause more injury and therefore we find it essential to structure each block of out training taking that into consideration. In the end, the student is able to teach Hatha Yoga as well as part of the process of the training. Itâ€™s wonderful that you will be able to tap into tradition and modern ways!

When I'm finished, will I be qualified to teach yoga anywhere in the world with a RYT200?

The certification from Yoga Alliance is respected throughout the World and is, nowadays, a usual requirement for anyone to teach Yoga internationally. Students that attend all classes, finish their coursework/homework and pass the assessments will receive the Yoga Alliance RYT200 international certificate and will be able to teach Hatha-flow to beginners and intermediate level students worldwide right after the course. ( NB: In honesty, at Turiya Yoga we do not like this terminology since "advanced" in yoga is a misused concept, but we need to apply it here in terms of asana and the difficulty of the physical postures.)

How many students are there in the course?

We have maximum 20 students in our courses so they can learn properly and receive full attention.

What is the content of Yoga Teacher Training Course?

In practical terms, youâ€™ll learn:

You will come to know the yoga asanas (postures), benefits and contraindications. It is impossible to say that you will learn ALL the asanas since there can be hundreds or only 12 depending on the individual style of yoga practice. You will learn basic to intermediate postures and their applications. For your self-practice, if appropriate, you will also learn what some people refer to as advanced postures.
You will understand the fundamentals of therapeutic aspects of the yogic practice. Please note that yoga therapy is a widely debated theme and there are several contrasting views on the matter. No 200h course can truly turn yoga practitioner into a yoga therapist â€“ one learns how to crawl, walk before, right? However, there are well known therapeutic aspects of yoga and a teacher do need to be well aware of those once prepping their classes.
You will come to know the fundamentals of anatomy and biomechanics, including the skeletal and muscular, respiratory, nervous and neuromuscular connections amongst other topics. The study of movement is a pillar to our 200 hours yoga teacher training, and we spend extensive time understanding it so the students can teach yoga to different people (and bodies) safely and being able to support them by giving props, adjustment, variations and/or an alternative. Thatâ€™s because what you will do after the course is mainly teach a class that is usually predominantly asana (posture) based. However, we do also focus a whole lot of more than the usual on subtle practices as those are the goal of yoga.
Youâ€™ll understand how to prevent common and important injuries
You will learn about the cultural background of yogaâ€™s development, its demystified history and the Indian teachings presented in key yoga texts. That includes important misunderstood concepts such as: chakras, koshas, kundalini, the 4 paths of yoga,etc. We believe it is possible to be inspiring and scientific at the same time. Some say that it takes some lifetimes to really know Yoga Humanities, but youâ€™ll at least be able to learn the most important aspects so that you can have a map to rely on after the course, being able to choose which areas to focus on according to your own interest. We empower our students so they can continue to learn for themselves (contrary to being lost once the course is over and not being able to even know which philosophical path from the several presented in yoga they truly relate to). Trust us, that is very important for oneâ€™s journey J
You will experience for yourself yogic cleansing techniques (kriyas)
You will learn different techniques of breath-control/ breathing (pranayama) and how to teach it.
You will learn the fundamentals of a yogic life & yogic diet, being able to distinguish these from Ayurvedic, vegetarian and vegan diets.
You will experience especially designed groups dynamics to help you develop yoga teaching tools such as instruction, adjustment, demonstration, etc.You will be ableto teach and assist plenty during the course.The lead teachers are the co-founders of Turiya Yoga and are there supporting you from the moment you practice to the moment you teach and assist â€“ youâ€™ll have valuable feedback.
You will come to know how to read different students and the ethics involved in being a yoga teacher.
You will learn how to sequence in steady practices and in flowing practices.
You will also have the opportunity to apply for Turiya Yogaâ€™s internships: either in India or in Europe. You will have a great time experiencing teaching, assisting and learning some aspects of running a course.
Last but not least, youâ€™ll keep deepening your own practice. Yes, you always need to continue your own self-practice even when you are teaching!

*Keep in mind, we welcome only 20 students so we can really give proper attention to everyone. Our lead teachers are with you in each step of the way

What is included in the course fee?

The course fee includes: the complete Yoga Teacher Training Course; a four-week stay in our accommodation (single or shared, both with attached toilet and hot shower); three vegetarian yogic meals a day from Monday to Friday; breakfast on Saturdays; the course manual; housekeeping (by request); wi-fi access; It is important to remember that though the place doesnâ€™t provide toiletries like soap, shampoo, towel or toilet paper. You can bring these with you or buy them in the local market nearby.

Travel

It's my first time in India, will the school assist me? Can you please arrange an airport pick up for me?

We will certainly help you, donâ€™t worry about your arrival. By request, we can schedule an airport pickup (Goa Dabolim) or train pick-up (Cancona train station) for you. The costs of those are maximum 20Euros. We will be available on the phone as well in case you have any doubts or concerns. Check out more tips about travelling in India here.

What vaccines do I need?

Itâ€™s strongly advised to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before going to India. Other vaccines are not specifically needed for travelling in India, but depending where you are arriving from, you may be required to have a Yellow Fever Vaccination. Check out more details about travelling to India here.

I want to get a local SIM card in India, how long will it take and what documents are required?

This is a good idea if you are travelling after the course through India, but it does take some time for the SIM to become active. According to the SIM suppliers, it can get activated in 24 hours but often even 5 days can go by until all is working properly. The procedure requires a copy of your passport and one passport size photo. Don't worry, we will help you out with this once you arrive.

Can my friend/relative join me even if she/he is not applying for the course?

It might be possible. Write us about it and we will check the availability

Is there a refrigerator in the room? Will I have access to a kitchen?

The rooms to not have a refrigerator and weâ€™re afraid access to a kitchen is not possible. In any case, you wonâ€™t have much time for cooking and your meals are provided for on most of the days. On the days we donâ€™t cater for you, the resortâ€™s restaurant is still open though. You can also explore the nearby restaurants and take the opportunity to get to know a little more of what culinary delights Goa offers as well.

Can I get refund for the meals included in the fee if I am not there for some reason?

Unfortunately, these meals are not refundable simply because in the majority of cases the investment is already made before for logistical reasons.

I want to eat out on Weekends. Are there restaurants around? How much would it be?

There are a lot of options close to the beaches (5-10 minutes away) .The prices vary, but you can have a good meal for 06 to 10 Euro.

Payment

How do I apply for the course?

Just fill out the application form and youâ€™ll receive our e-mail with full details on securing your place through payment of your booking deposit of 700 euros.

If I applied online does that mean my place on the course is secured?

Filling the application form online is the first step in the procedure. Once you do that Turiya Yoga will send you an e-mail with details on how to pay the booking deposit of 700 euros. That amount is part of the whole cost of the course. Your place is guaranteed the moment we receive your booking deposit in full.

What happens if I applied but didn't pay my booking deposit immediately?

After Turiya Yoga sent you the e-mail with details on how to deposit the booking fee of 700 euros, your online application form is only held for 7 days.. We can only welcome a certain number of students each course, and if you pay your deposit first, your place is guaranteed first - that is our simple rule.

If I'm unable to attend the training then will I get a refund?

The booking fee deposit of 700 euros is non-refundable. Remember, when you book with us we are then holding a seat for you and we only welcome a certain number of people on each course. The course is held in India so people naturally organise their schedules quite early with tickets and travel arrangements. For those reasons, when you decide not to attend the course, it still does not allow another person to take your place due to time constraints. However, if you do inform us at least 2 months before the starting date of your course we might be able to welcome you on another date or season!

What if Turiya Yoga postpones the course or cancels it?

We have rarely canceled a course in Goa. If the course is cancelled or postponed for any reason beyond Turiya Yoga's control, we will give you a 100% refund of the amount you paid to us. You would also be able to attend another course with us in the future with special discounts.

Suzana and Manu are amazing. I love them! They create an atmosphere for us where we can really develop our potential. It wasn't just about teaching us facts and books, but also about a lifestyle.

EWA LEDERGERBER

I just wanted to be able to teach yoga. What I really got was so much more! Turiya Yoga has far exceeded my expectations. The owners are warm, kind and beautiful people who helped me develop physically, emotionally and spiritually.

ANDREA CONNOR

What I really appreciate about this yoga teacher training is the high professional standard. I don't think there are so many yoga academy in the world where you can find so much love, balance and knowledge. It is really amazing, I highly recommend this training!

KARIN DE BRUIN

I really like the way Suzana introduces the poses so we get the alignment right! I think that really makes a difference ! I also really enjoyed the quotes in the end of the classes, when everyone was with their hearts opened â€¦

Maria

Manuâ€™s classes were amazing! He brought an incredible happy energy to the room , he was really knowledgeable and I felt really comfortable and safe! I felt like I could ask him anything and I got a really good response and overall I loved his classes and I think he is great!

Vasia

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