Experience our
500hr Yoga Teacher Training in Koh Phangan, Thailand
RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS
We offer an outstanding teacher training program that has been running for more than 10 years
At Samma Karuna's school you will benefit from an extensively developed and holistic program, product of years of dedication and love for yoga.
FREE yoga membership as certified yoga teacher
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 feature 3 beachfront yoga halls, a spacious garden, and a private beach within a 7000m2 residential 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. Featuring five mult-porpuse halls, three beach front halls, an airconditioning hall and an aqua indoor therapeutic pool.
We are a Community and Family
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.
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.
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 the original course fee.. For more information about volunteering program please follow steps from Join Us tab.
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Who is this retreat for?
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?
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 application requirements for our Yoga Teacher Training course:
The prerequisites to enroll in our Yoga Teacher Training are:
- Previous experience on a yoga asanas practice
- A true commitment to learn and motivation to become a Yoga teacher (even if you don't have plans to teach in the near future).
- Being able to meditate in stillness for 1hr or more.
- A fluent and satisfactory reading, speaking and comprehensible level of English.
- A high level of self-discipline and a full-day commitment for everyday of the course is required as it is physically and mentally demanding.
- If your course application is not accepted a full refund of the deposit will be issued.
Meet your Yoga teachers:
Ishi
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
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
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
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.
Course structure:
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.
Week 1 to 4
- 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
- Yoga and the spiritual path (Archegram)
- Basics of Sanskrit
- Energy Body Structure (Chakras)
- Introduction to Tantra
- Shankhaprakshalana Practice (Optional)
- Samma Karuna So Ham® Practice (breathwork)
- Mantras & Mudras
- Truth and Self-inquiry practice
- The Art of Teaching Yoga
- Yoga and Marketing
Week 5 to 8
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.
- Advanced Asana practice & theory in Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin
- Vipassana/Anapana Meditation
- OSHO Dynamic meditation®
- Tetra Breathwork®
- Compassionate Sharing
- Yoga & the path of the heart
- Advanced self-inquiry practice
- Koan practice
- Advanced Anatomy and Physiology
- BioDevelopment®
- Supervised asanas teaching practice
- The Archegram and the path of yoga
- Awakening class
- White Tantra practice
- Samma Karuna So Ham® Practice (breathwork)
- Mantras & Mudras
- Truth and Self-inquiry practice
- The Art of Teaching Yoga
- The Art of Teaching Yoga
What will your day consist of?
What will your day consist of?
- Weeks 1 to 4
- 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 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 5 to 8
- 07.00 to 08.00: Active meditation practice
- 11.00 to 12.30: Asanas Teaching Practice (teachers in training program)
- 12.30 to 14.00: Lunch Break
- 14.00 to 16.00: Tetra Breath®
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16.30 to 18.00: Asana Practice
(Awakening & Healing program)
- 18.30 to 20.00: Awakening class
Sundays are a day off. Sample schedules subjected to change.
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 on 6 beds mixed gender dorm with A/C (€ 0 for 8 weeks)
Type C
Standard bungalow with A/C shared with another student (€850 for 8 weeks).
Type B
Standard private bungalow with A/C (€1700 for 8 weeks).
Type A
Comfortable and spacious bungalow with amenities and sea view (€2640 for 8 weeks).
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
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Course Booking
500HR - 56 Days Yoga Intensive & Teacher training in Thailand
€ 4970
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Truly exceptional training program from Samma Karuna School of Awakening & Healing
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56 days of accommodation (Shared room with another student) (Upgradable)
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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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Internship to teach regular yoga classes to general public at aour school from Week 4
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Advanced yoga practices, Vipassana, Active meditations, Trance states induction & Self-inquiry practice included
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Non-dogmatic & self-understanding program, 85% of this course is experiential
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Yoga teacher membership to take free yoga classes at our school for a lifetime (Awakening & healing program)
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Advanced certificate 500hr registered Yoga Teacher for graduates (Certified by Yoga Alliance International)
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