
Yoga Teacher Training in Thailand
14 & 28 Days Yoga Retreat in Koh Phangan
Tranform your life with
YOGA
Tranform your life with
YOGA
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.
Allowing us to embrace and integrate various techniques from different yoga styles and traditions into a unique, comprehensive program, we place heart and connection at the forefront. Our teaching methods incorporate both scientific knowledge and traditional yoga practices.
Our facilities feature a 7000m2 yoga campus with three beachfront halls, an air-conditioned hall, an indoor therapy pool, private garden and private beach area, vegan restaurant and on-site accommodation.
Experience a genuine and fun yoga and tantra community where you can be yourself, embrace a mindful lifestyle and celebrate life!. At our school, you'll find not just classes, but a caring community and family dedicated to practicing a conscious lifestyle, with heart and awareness at its core practice.
Samma Karuna, established in 2013 and recognized as Thailand's best yoga school 2024 by TripAdvisor, offers a renowned year-round program of self-realization. Our yoga curriculum, honed over a decade, provides a life-changing and extraordinarily comprehensive training experience.
Our Yoga Teacher Training Course includes an optional free internship—an additional four weeks of teaching yoga at our headquarters in Koh Phangan, Thailand. This opportunity is valid for two years from your graduation date and is designed for graduates who wish to enhance their teaching skills and confidence.
What is this retreat about?
Our retreat focuses on yoga as a path to self-realization and healing. Rooted in the path of love, our school aims for self-realization and liberation from suffering.
In addition our Yoga Teacher Training Course addresses key concerns of the modern individual, such as self-worth, anxiety, coping mechanisms and relationships—challenges many face in today’s world.
The teachings you will receive emphasize the development of qualities such as love, simplicity, and compassion, guiding participants to a journey of deep transformation and empowerment to emerge stronger, more joyful, and with the necessary tools and self-understanding to cultivate long lasting happiness.
Additionally, this retreat will provide you with the knowledge, inner-work, and skills to become a Professional Yoga Teacher, guiding others through yoga asanas, meditation, pranayama and transformative practices.
This course is designed for individuals who either aspire to become professional yoga instructors or wish to significantly deepen their personal yoga practice. It offers an extensive curriculum that includes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, complete with essential teaching methodologies.
Upon successful completion of both Module I and Module II, you will receive a 200hr yoga teacher certification accredited by Samma Karuna and Yoga Alliance International, enabling you to teach yoga professionally worldwide.
The course is meticulously structured to equip you with comprehensive knowledge and abilities. Module I focuses on enhancing your personal yoga practice, while Module II delves into advanced yoga techniques and transformative teaching methods necessary for effective instruction.
The prerequisites to enroll in our Yoga Instructor Course in Thailand are::
Ishi is founder of Samma Karuna, dedicating his life to the spiritual path since 2009. Ishi is yoga and tantra teacher. He is creator of the BioDevelopment® dance therapy system, the school of contemporary Tantra, the healing technique called R.I.C.H, Samma Karuna So Ham breathwork® and Tetra Breathwork® along with many active meditations and techniques combining breath, movement and expression. 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.
Paula is a Yoga Teacher, Registered Nurse, Reiki Master, and Intuitive Energy Practitioner who adopts a holistic approach to wellness. A dedicated yoga practitioner since 2011, she is a strong advocate for the transformative power of yoga to achieve balance in all aspects of life. Her unique blend of skills across health and energy work allows her to guide individuals towards harmonizing their physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.
Elle is a devoted Thai Yoga and Vipassana meditation teacher who embodies the Buddhist way of life, radiating compassion and kindness in all she does.
With over 12 years of experience in yoga, Elle shares her practice with passion and dedication. She has consistently practiced and taught Vipassana meditation, bringing depth and authenticity to her teachings. As a committed instructor, she has led daily classes, teacher training programs, and retreats worldwide, inspiring students with her expertise and heartfelt approach.
“We provide a safe and nurturing environment, free from common coping mechanisms, where you can reconnect with your body, cultivate inner strength, and open up yourself to emotions and feelings—laying the foundation for deeper personal growth.”
“In our supportive and nurturing environment, combined with powerful tools, you’ll be empowered to progressively explore every aspect of yourself through yoga asanas, pranayama, meditation & awareness practices, unlocking profound healing and transformation along the way.”
“As you emerge happier, stronger, and with greater clarity and inner wisdom, you’ll gain the ability to recognize and transform your inner blockages. From there, you’ll be ready to master the tools and knowledge needed to guide others on their own journey of transformation.”
“We provide a safe and nurturing environment, free from common coping mechanisms, where you can reconnect with your body, cultivate inner strength, and open up yourself to emotions and feelings—laying the foundation for deeper personal growth.”
“In our supportive and nurturing environment, combined with powerful tools, you’ll be empowered to progressively explore every aspect of yourself through breath and awareness, unlocking profound healing and transformation along the way.”
“As you emerge happier, stronger, and with greater clarity and inner wisdom, you’ll gain the ability to recognize and transform your inner blockages. From there, you’ll be ready to master the tools and knowledge needed to guide others on their own journey of transformation.”
Join us at magical
Koh Phangan!
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.
Our exclusive internship offers you direct feedback from senior yoga teachers and challenges you to teach students from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. This valuable opportunity is available immediately after you graduate, allowing you to quickly enhance your practical teaching skills and stand out from other certified professionals.
What will your day consist of?
Sundays are your day off. The schedule structure will remain the same throughout, but the topics will change according to the program.
Accommodation for your Yoga Teacher Training
We offer a variety of accommodation ranging from dorm accommodation to comfortable bungalows with amenities and a sea view. Accommodation is offered inside our campus or in our partner resort next door. The accommodation included in your course fee is TYPE C (shared standard bungalow with another student). However, you may choose to upgrade your accommodation (to TYPE B to A) during the booking process.
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