
Experience our
500hr Yoga Teacher Training in Koh Phangan, Thailand
Experience our
500hr Yoga Teacher Training in Koh Phangan, Thailand
At Samma Karuna's school you will benefit from an extensively developed and holistic program, product of years of dedication and love for yoga.
Successful graduates of our Yoga Teacher Training in Thailand receive a complimentary lifetime membership to our Awakening & Healing program. This membership grants unlimited access to our morning and afternoon yoga asana classes, allowing you to continue your practice and deepen your skills for free, for life.
We proudly offer one of the most beautiful and wide yoga campus in Thailand and the only beach-front yoga retreat of it's kind. Featuring five mult-porpuse halls, three beach front halls, an airconditioning hall and an aqua indoor therapeutic pool.
Join an authentic yoga community where you can be yourself and celebrate life. Samma Karuna is a close-knit community of friends and family who practice a conscious lifestyle and care for one another.
Our school embraces Yoga, Tantra, Taoist and Buddhist values as well as modern scientific research. A non-dogmatic and open minded approach is a foundational pillar of the school. This is why we are one of the best yoga teacher training courses.
Challenging and intensive but highly rewarding, our yoga teacher training is a life change retreat for the ones ready to look inside and take responsibility for their lives. Looking for happiness and healing within rather than in external situations.
Who is this retreat for?
This yoga course is designed to deepen your personal practice and enhance your understanding of advanced yoga techniques. You will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, including the teaching methodologies necessary to become a professional yoga teacher. Upon successful completion of the training, graduates will be certified as yoga teachers, accredited by Samma Karuna and Yoga Alliance International.
What is this retreat about?
Our retreat focuses on yoga as a path to self-realization and healing, incorporating a variety of yoga practices. Rooted in the path of love, our school aims for self-realization and liberation from suffering. The retreat emphasizes the development of inner strength, healing, and self-understanding, while fostering qualities such as love, simplicity, and compassion. It guides participants to release the illusion of control and embrace a state of spiritual surrender.
The prerequisites to enroll in our Yoga Teacher Training are:
Ishi is founder of Samma Karuna, Yoga and Tantra teacher as well as creator of the syle of breathwork known as Tetra breath and the system of BioDevelopment, along with many active meditations and techniques combining breath, movement and expression. Ishi currently leads the 3 main schools of Samma Karuna.
Elena, originally from Spain, at the age of 36 she left her career in marketing and finance to pursue her passion for yoga. She completed a 200-hour Yoga TTC at Samma karuna in 2015 and has been professionally teaching since then. Certified in pranayama, meditation, and mindfulness, as well as a registered 500-hour teacher, Elena specializes in asana practice, including Vinyasa, Power Yoga, Hatha, and Restorative Yoga.
Paula is a Yoga Teacher, Registered Nurse, Reiki Master, and Intuitive Energy Practitioner with a holistic approach to life. A dedicated yoga practitioner since 2011. Paula strongly believes in our innate power and capacity to achieve balance in every aspect of life.
Elle is a dedicated Thai Yoga and Vipassana meditation teacher who embraces the Buddhist way of life, infusing compassion and kindness into all her actions. Elle has more than 12 years of experience in yoga and is dedicated to share it passionately. Additionally, she has been practicing & teaching Vipassana meditation consistently. She is devoted teacher who has offered regular daily classes, led teacher training courses and retreats internationally.
We provide an outstanding program of yoga techniques and practices that go beyond the basic requirements of the Yoga Alliance, offering you a deeply enriching training experience. Our 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.
From weeks 5 to 8, you will be assigned a mentor to support your development and guide you through our Awakening & Healing program® . During this period, you will also receive advanced lectures on Yoga and Tantra philosophy, as well as Anatomy and Physiology. Your mentor will assign and supervise advanced practices in self-inquiry and Koan inquiry. In addition to regular asana practice, you will participate in advanced asana sessions exclusively for YTTC 500-hour students. This includes regular teaching and assisting practice, forming a key part of our yoga teacher training program.
What will your day consist of?
Sundays are a day off. Sample schedules subjected to change.
Accommodation for your Teacher Training
Ranging from shared dorm accommodation to private bungalows with amenities and a sea view. You may choose to include accommodation with your course during the booking process. Accommodation is offered inside our campus or at our partner resort next door.
Single bed on 6 beds mixed gender dorm with A/C (€ 0 for 8 weeks)
Standard bungalow with A/C shared with another student (€850 for 8 weeks).
Standard private bungalow with A/C (€1700 for 8 weeks).
Comfortable and spacious bungalow with amenities and sea view (€2640 for 8 weeks).
Everything you need to know about Samma Karuna, our programs, and your journey of self-discovery.
Samma Karuna’s 500-hour YTTC combines traditional yoga, meditation, breathwork, and Tantra-inspired practices with a focus on self-realization and emotional healing. This holistic approach, taught in a supportive community on Koh Phangan, helps students develop authentic teaching skills and deep personal transformation.
This program is for those seeking deep personal healing or to become a professional yoga teacher. Requirements: prior asana experience, commitment, 1+ hour meditation ability, fluent English, and self-discipline.
Yes. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a Yoga Alliance–accredited 500hr certification, qualifying you to teach advanced classes, workshops, and retreats worldwide.
This Yoga Teacher Training in Koh Phangan is unique for its non-dogmatic, experiential approach. Our beautiful beachfront campus in Thailand, featuring halls, gardens, and a private beach, fosters a strong sense of community.
Yes! After completing the 500-hour YTTC, Samma Karuna provides ongoing support through mentorship, an active alumni community, and opportunities to assist or teach at the school. As a school of self-realization, Samma Karuna also offers advanced courses in Breathwork and Tantra, allowing you to continue your personal and professional growth.
During the Yoga Teacher Training, students stay in shared standard bungalows with A/C and private bathrooms, with options to upgrade to private or larger bungalows. The course includes one healthy vegetarian meal per day plus tea-time snacks, all designed to support your yoga practice with nourishing, plant-based food.
The course combines advanced techniques, trauma-informed teaching, and practical methodology to prepare you for real-world classes. It’s ideal for students from countries like France, the UK, or Greece who want both personal growth and a solid professional foundation to teach internationally.
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