500 HOURS, 8 WEEKS YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE IN THAILAND
NON DOGMATIC - DEEPLY EXPERIENTIAL & HEART BASED 500HR. YOGA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
Seven reasons why we were awarded best YTTC in Thailand
1) We are a heart school
Samma Karuna school is based on the development of qualities of the heart such as simplicity, love, kindness & compassion representing one of the spiritual hearts of South East Asia.2) We are a long-term established and Internationally recognized school of yoga
Your will benefit from an extensively developed and holistic curriculum which is a product of years of dedication and love to yoga. Our Yoga Teacher Training is taught by a team of experienced senior yoga teachers, each of them specialized in their own area, rather than a single teacher teaching all subjects.3) We are non-dogmatic
Our school embraces Yoga, Tantra, Taoist, Buddhist values and modern science research as part of the yoga teacher training course in Thailand (YTTC yogaausbildung), whilst maintaining a non-dogmatic and open minded approach, as foundation pillars of the school.4) We offer you a space where you can keep coming back and practicing after your certification
Our Yoga Instructor Course offers a free Yoga Internship to teach yoga asanas at our school (optional), for those graduated students who would like to deepen their yoga teaching skills plus gain access to all regular yoga classes in the school for a lifetime. *5) We provide an intensive yoga teacher training course (Yoga TTC) in a fun, relaxing environment for you to learn
We believe that life is for learning but also for celebrating, therefore in Samma Karuna we provide a fun, relaxing environment where learning & celebration go hand-in-hand.6) We are also a community and family
Samma Karuna is not just a school, but also a community of friends and family who practice a conscious lifestyle and take care of each other. You can volunteer with us and receive a 20% discount: By volunteering with us for an extra month you are entitled to a 20% discount on the course price.7) We have a beautiful space with 3 of our 4 halls right by the beach
We have a beautiful yoga campus of 7000m2 by the beach for our Yoga Instructor Course (Yoga TTC), with onsite accommodation and facilities that allows you to retreat during your yoga teacher training course (Yoga TTC). Our campus and retreat center is located on Koh Phangan, the second largest yoga center of South East Asia and one of the most beautiful islands of Thailand.
Subjects covered:
Our program covers all Yoga Alliance requirements but also includes an exceptional study of yoga techniques and practices.
What will your day consist of?
- 07.15 to 08.15: Pranayama, mudra, and meditation
- 08.30 to 10.30: Asana practice
- 11.00 to 12.30: Lunch break
- 12.30 to 13.30: Meditation/Yoga theory
- 13.40 to 14.40: Yoga philosophy/Anatomy
- 14.40 to 16.00 Tea break
- 16.00 to 17.30: Asana practice
- 18.00 to 19.00: Art of teaching/adjustment & alignment
Weeks 1 to 4
Sundays are the days off.
- 07.15 to 08.15: Active or still Meditation Practice
- 08.30 to 10.30: Asana practice
- 11.00 to 12.30: Lunch break
- 12.30 to 14.30: Teaching or assisting in asanas practice
- 14.40 to 16.00 Tea break
- 16.00 to 17.30: Asana practice
- 18.00 to 19.00: Awakening class
Weeks 5 to 8
The Facilities at the School
We are located in a 7000 square meters campus by the beach in one of the most beautiful areas of Koh Phangan.
Click on the picture for description of each facility
The application requirements for our course:
Pre-requisites to enroll in our Hatha Yoga Teacher Training 500 Hour Course are previous experience in yoga practice, an open flexible mind able to meditate (you will be asked to meditate 1hr. a day or more), a commitment to learning, and a motivation to become a yoga teacher (even if you don't have plans to teach in the near future).
A high level of self-discipline is required during the course as it is physically, mentally and spiritually demanding. You should also be comfortable with respectful body contact as some exercises are done in pairs and hugs are a common practice around the school.
You must be able to read, speak, and comprehend English with a satisfactory degree of fluency.
In order to be considered for the course you need to pay an online deposit of €300 and fill-up the application form that will be forwarded to you by email.
If you are not accepted for the course a full refund of the deposit will be issued
Full payment in cash for the balance of the tuition will be required upon your arrival.
Volunteer with us and receive a 20% discount on your course
By volunteering with us for 4 hrs a day, you can practice Karma Yoga and selflessly give of yourself for the benefit of others.
Volunteering is typically done at the school or in nearby areas, such as the Koh Phangan Organic farm or Phangan animal welfare center. Other volunteering activities include beach cleaning, free hugs campaigns or help at the school in activities such as: assisting in classes, gardening, helping at the welcome center, distributing flyers, etc.
Volunteers are entitled to a 20% discount on the regular fee of our Yoga Teacher Training course.
For more information about volunteering during your yoga teacher training (YTTC) and how to apply click here .
Accommodation
During your YTTC 500hr. we offer a variety of accommodation ranging from shared dorm accommodation to private bungalows with amenities and a sea view. You may choose to include accommodation during your course when booking your course deposit. Accommodation is offered inside our campus or in our partner resort next door.Types of Accommodation
TYPE D: Single bed on 4 beds females or males dorm with A/C (€ 360 for 8 weeks)TYPE C: Standard bungalow with A/C shared with another student (€700 for 8 weeks).
TYPE B: Standard private bungalow with A/C (€1189 for 8 weeks).
TYPE A: Comfortable and spacious bungalow with amenities and sea view (€1690 for 8 weeks).
More information and photographs about accommodation are available by clicking Here
Upcoming Dates and Status:
Last updated: March 23, 2023
♥ 12TH OF MARCH 2023: (STILL PLACES LEFT, LAST VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES, STATUS: CONFIRMED)
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♥ 18TH OF SEPTEMBER 2023: (STILL PLACES LEFT, AVAILABLE VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES, STATUS: CONFIRMED)
Course Booking:
Book your place on the next Yoga Teacher Training Course by paying the online deposit.
Program includes: Yoga Teacher Training 500hrs Course - 8 weeks and food (vegan buffet and afternoon tea break a day)
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package highlights
500hr - 56 days yoga intensive & teacher training in thailand
non-dogmatic, heart based and deeply experiencial course
TRULY EXCEPTIONAL training program FROM
SAMMA KARUNA SCHOOL OF AWAKENING & HEALING
WELCOME BAG AND training manual
set of music, guided meditations and yoga texts
transfer service from the pier
56 DAYS ACCOMMODATION
(upgradable)
daily NUTRITIOUS vegan buffet & tea break
internship to teach regular yoga classes to general public at our school from week 4
advanced yoga practices, vipassana, active meditations,
trance states induction & self-inquiry included
non-dogmatic & self-UNDERSTANDING program 85% of this course is EXPERIENTIAL
yoga teacher membership to take free yoga classes at our school for a lifetime
(awakening & healing program)
advanced certificate 300hr as yoga teacher for graduates
(certified by yoga alliance international)
€4640
Early bird discount
until the 31st of march
€4240