Benefit from an extensively developed and holistic curriculum which is a product of years of dedication and love of yoga. The yoga teacher training is taught by a team of experienced senior yoga teachers, each of them are specialists in their own area. Samma Karuna offers the services of a team of specialist teachers rather than using a single teacher for all subjects. It is Samma Karuna's mission to cultivate a lifestyle that fosters inner growth and helps people to rediscover meaning and purpose in their lives. They believe that everyone already has everything it takes to create a peaceful, equitable, and sustainable existence. They just need to renew their relationship with themselves, their community, and their environment.
07:15 - 08:15 Vippasana meditation
08:30 - 10:30 Asana practice
11:00 - 12:30 Lunch break
12:30 - 13:30 Meditation, Yoga Nidra, or yoga theory
13:40 - 14:40 Yoga philosophy, Patanjali's yoga sutras or anatomy
14:40 - 16:00 Tea break
16:00 - 17:30 Asana practice
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Art of teaching, Physiology or Adjustment and Alignment
Upon completion of this yoga teacher training, students are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
After the deposit has been made, students will go through following steps to see if they are eligible for the retreat.
The program covers all Yoga Alliance requirements but also includes an exceptional study of yoga techniques and practices. The yoga teacher training not only emphasizes the practice and teaching of yoga asanas but also views yoga as a profound path of healing and spiritual awakening.
Prerequisites to enroll in the Hatha Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hour Course
By volunteering with Samma Karuna for two to three hours a day, you can practice Karma yoga and selflessly give for the benefit of others. Volunteering is typically done at the school or in nearby areas. They have programs to volunteer at Phangan Animal Care, work at an organic farm, or help at the school in activities such as assisting in classes, Welcome Center duties, distributing flyers, etc.
The volunteering is offered either four full weeks before the Teacher Training Course starts (recommended) or four full weeks immediately after your Teacher Training Course finishes. In exceptional cases, volunteering can be allowed during your course as well.
Samma Karuna actively works to develop empathy and compassion. By bringing their light and energy forth, they help to open up people's hearts, ease each other's suffering, and cultivate long-lasting happiness.
The community program is designed for people who have worked on themselves for a minimum of one year and feel like taking the next step on their path by helping others. You will bring your positive energy and attitude to the school students, whilst being part of the mindful community team that sustains the energy that heals and supports student's growth.
Community work is divided into three areas, working at the school, assisting the local Thai community, and working on environmental projects. For example, they have programs to clean the beaches, volunteer in Phangan Animal Care or the local kindergarten, and gardening. You can also assist in classes, help at the welcome center, or distribute flyers, etc.
You will be provided one vegetarian meal a day and healthy snack during tea time. You may eat healthy and tasty food served at Samma Karuna's vegetarian and vegan restaurant. Monosodium glutamate, sugar, industrial salt, gluten, refined oil, or artificial flavoring are not used. The menu is designed to optimally support you in your yoga practice.
The following meals are included:
The following drinks are included:
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price. The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled. The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
