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Yoga Teacher Training in Koh Phangan, Thailand
Non-dogmatic teachings that meet ancient yoga with contemporary
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.
FREE extra 30 days yoga intership for graduates
Succesful graduates of our Yoga Teacher Training in Thailand may stay with us for extra 30 days and participate of our yoga internship. The internship is designed to offer the new teachers a place where to get more confidence with their teachers as well as to provide one-to-one mentoring from Samma Karuna senior yoga teachers.
Highlights
We offer beach front yoga halls in a 7000m2 residencial Yoga campus
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. Our campus features 3 beach front mult-porpuse halls, an air conditioned hall, massage shop, restaurant, garden area and more.
Friendly community yoga based on growth
Samma Karuna is not just a school, it is also a community of friends and family in Koh Phangan who practice a conscious lifestyle and take care of each other. 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.
Outstanding program of training awarded best yoga TTC in Thailand
At Samma Karuna's school you will benefit from an extensively developed holistic program, product of years of dedication and love for yoga. We offer a team of specialist teachers rather than a single teacher for all subjects.
Volunteering available with a 20% discount on your course
By coming 4 weeks earlier you may practice Karma Yoga with us, take daily yoga classes and meet the community before your training starts. Volunteers are entitled to a 20% discount on our course fee.. For more information about volunteering program and how to apply, click in the icon.
Looking for yoga teacher trainings in Koh Phangan, Thailand?
Samma Karuna, nestled in the tranquil surroundings of Koh Phangan, offers a holistic approach to well-being through yoga, tantra, meditation, and personal development. Our experienced teachers, supportive community, and beautiful natural setting provide the perfect space for you to deepen your practice and cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and self-awareness. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, we have a range of programs to suit your needs and help you live a more fulfilling life.
Who is this course for:
Who is this course for:
This yoga course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills, theory and practice needed to go deeper in your own Yoga practice and to offer you the understanding of advanced Yoga techniques as well as the teaching techniques necessary to teach Yoga. Upon successful completion of the yoga training course, students will be certified as Samma Karuna Yoga Teacher and acredited by Yoga Alliance International.
The application requirements for our Yoga Teacher Training course:
The prerequisites to enroll in our Yoga Teacher Training are:
- The pre-requisites to enroll in our Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, 200 Hour Course (Yoga TTC), include previous experience in yoga practice, an open mind and the ability to meditate (you will be asked to meditate for at least one hour per day), a commitment to learning and the motivation to be certified as a yoga teacher (even if you don't have plans to teach).
- A high level of self-discipline is required during the yoga teacher training 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.
- You must be able to read, speak, and comprehend English with a satisfactory degree of fluency.
- In order to be considered for the yoga instructor course you need to pay an online deposit of €300 and complete 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 or wire transfer for the balance of the tuition will be required upon your arrival.
Meet your Yoga teachers:
Nana
Nathalie (Nana) is a professional Yoga Teacher, 1500-hour level, having studied in Mysore and Kerala, India for 12 years and with other important teachers around the world.
Yoga full time, working on teacher training courses and retreats in Thailand, Indonesia and Spain for the last seven years.
Paula
Paula is a Registered Yoga Teacher, Registered Nurse, Reiki Master, and Intuitive Energy Practitioner. She has a holistic approach to life, Paula – a long-time practitioner of yoga – became a Yoga teacher in 2011 and Paula believes strongly that we all have within us the power and capacity to maintain balance in all areas of life.
Aravind
Aravind is a meditation and breathwork facilitator with 4+ years of experience teaching students from around the world. He moved to Koh Phangan, Thailand to deepen his spiritual and personal development journey. In Thailand, Aravind discovered the many benefits of breathwork, including improved mental clarity, reduced stress, a stronger immune system, and inner peace.
Ishi
He is the creator of the BioDevelopment® dance therapy system, the school of contemporary Tantra, Samma Karuna So Ham breathwork® and Tetra Breathwork® along with many active meditations and techniques combining breath, movement and expression. Ishi currently leads the 3 main schools of Samma Karuna.
Jewels
“But one thing I knew for sure. It was time to find my true spirit. I left my job and the big city lights and focused solely on my soul. My journey took me far across the globe. My pains and struggles were the very catalysts of my spiritual awakening. And awaken I did, with spirit awakened, I realized I must teach others how to cope with loss and stress, how to wake up and live!”
Your Yoga Course structure:
We offer an exceptional program of yoga techniques and practices that far exceeds the basic requirements of the Yoga Alliance to give you a high quality training experience. Our yoga teacher training focuses on yoga asanas practicing and teaching as well as approches yoga as a path of healing, spiritual awakening.
- Asana practice & theory in Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin
- Vipassana/Anapana Meditation
- Active Meditations & OSHO Active Meditation Practice
- Classic Pranayama & Breathwork for Healing
- Compassionate Sharing
- Yoga & Self Development
- Yogi & Taoist Cultivating, Circulating & Sublimating of Energy
- Anatomy and Physiology
- The 6 Yogic Purification Techniques (Shatkarma)
- The 8 Limbs of Yoga of Patanjali
- Yamas & Niyamas
- Overview of Yoga History
- Meditation & Self-inquiry
- Basics of Sanskrit
- Introduction to Ayurveda
- Energy Body Structure
- Tantra & Yoga
- Shankhaprakshalana Practice (Optional)
- Breathwork - Samma Karuna So Ham Practice
- Mantras & Mudras
- The Art of Teaching – from the Mind-Intellectual to the Heart-Intuitive
- Truth and Correct Understanding in Yoga (How to Interpret the Sutras)
- Introduction to Shamanic Tantra
What will your day consist of?
What will your day consist of?
- 07.15 to 08.15: Pranayama, Mudras or Meditation
- 08.30 to 10.30: Asana Practice
- 11.00 to 12.30: Lunch Break
- 12.30 to 13.30: Meditation, Yoga Nidra or Yoga Theory
- 13.40 to 14.40: Yoga Philosophy, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras or Anatomy
- 14.40 to 16.00 Tea Break
- 16.00 to 17.30: Asana Practice
- 18.00 to 19.00: Art of Teaching, Physiology or Adjustment & Alignment
- Sundays are a day off. The time schedule will remain the same throughout the 4 weeks, but the subjects will vary according to the program.
Accommodation for your Teacher Training
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.
Type D
Single bed in a 4 beds mixed gender dorm with A/C (included).
Type C
Standard bungalow with A/C shared with another student (€ 425 for 4 weeks accommodation).
Type B
Standard private bungalow with A/C (€ 850 for 4 weeks accommodation).
Type A
Comfortable and spacious bungalow with more amenities and a sea view (€ 1,320 for 4 weeks accommodation).
Student testimonials
5/5
The YTTC was incredible - absolutely amazing teachers and course structure - but that is a whole review on it's own. The work-trade program is a great experience as well, and I was grateful for the opportunity to live and volunteer there, getting to practice teaching yoga to people that were so supportive, compassionate, and encouraging to me as a new teacher. The work-trade I felt was very flexible to what I was interested in. The volunteer leader at the time I was there, Marian, was such an amazing person, and I hope she's still there!
wanderlustelana
Written July 31, 2022
5/5
I had the most Beautiful experience at Samma, i did my Teacher training and completly Love it. Very profetional teachers. The food, the place, the people 🙂 just fantastic ❤️ Thank you so much For this unique experince ! I keep you in my Heart until next time. Love and light Nana 🙏
Nathalie C
Written August 30, 2022
5/5
I tried several Yoga centers in Koh Phangan, and Samma Karuna is by far the best center. Relaxed vibes, but serious and diverse teachings and teachers. Ishi the owner is an open minded director , respectful and serious. Fantastic location just on the beach !
Paul V
Written July 22, 2022
5/5
I did my yoga teacher training course there back in 2015 and have done many more since then with breathwork (1 & 2) last year in Greece and I'm very looking forward to finish breathwork (3) this year in Greece again. It's always good to comeback and feel like in the loving family they are becoming.
Pepe P
Written September 27, 2022
5/5
Life changing experience doing my yoga teacher training here. Best teachers and most amazing location and facilities. I am so grateful to have been here and recommend it to everyone.
fayer353
Written July 24, 2022
5/5
Samma Karuna is just too good to be true.
If you are looking for deep connections, love, learn and practice is the place on earth where to be.
you'll find th and so much more!
It doesn't matter if you are alone, with friends or family, i have been there alone and with my family with young children. Words cannot describe it properly.
Have a look for yourself, it is going to be one of the most significant experiences in your life!c
Paolo O
Written July 22, 2022
5/5
What an awesome experience!! I went to Samma Karuna to do 500H yoga teacher training, super happy with my choice and would highly recommend for anyone who is looking to deepen their physical and spiritual practice! Schedule is quite intense in a good way; you will have different classes thru out the day: Yoga practice, different types of meditations, philosophy, breath work, tantra, self inquiry and others. Not only you grow as a yoga teacher but you also go deep within and learn a lot about who you are!
Compass49196968477
Written May 30, 2023
5/5
I finished a 500 hours Yoga TTC, and I loved it, the course, the teachers, the school, the food, the volunteers, the practices we have to do, and specially my fellow students, we really became a lovingly family during our time in here. I do not normally write reviews, but I love Samma Karuna, I keep coming and doing courses and more courses. This place makes me happy and has been doing so for many years. There might be other courses around, but none as good and with so much heart and love like this one.
JobAru
Written May 8, 2023
5/5
Samma Karuna is the perfect place to connect with yourself and to heal. It's an authentic school with good teachers and inspiring classes. I won't forget the time spent there. It meant a lot to me.
Viviana L
Written February 1, 2023
Last updated: 7th August 2023
Upcoming Courses:
- 14th of January 2024 in Thailand
(COVID-19 travel allowed, status confirmed) - No Accommodation
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- 10th of March 2024 in Thailand
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Course Booking
Course Booking
Book your place on the next Yoga Teacher Training Course (YTTC) by choosing your preferred date and clicking the section below.
28 Days Yoga Intensive & Teacher training in Thailand
€2370
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Truly exceptional training program from Samma Karuna School of Awakening & Healing
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28 Days Yoga Intensive & Teacher training in Thailand
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Transfer service from the pier
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Welcome bag and training manual
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Set of music, guided meditations and yoga texts
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2 meals a day, daily nutritious vegan buffet & tea break
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Free optional internship for an extra month to teach yoga at our school
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Free yoga pass membership to take yoga classes for an extra month
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Certificate as yoga teacher for graduates (certified by yoga alliance international)
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