200 hour yoga teacher training courses led by Simona with over 25 years experience in yoga.

Trainings are recognized by Yoga Alliance.

YTT take place at Marga Yoga studio at Koh Samui

HATHA YOGA COURSE CONTENT

HATHA YOGA
What is Hatha yoga ?
Principles of Hatha Yoga
Explanation of Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha (Practice & Benefits)

PRANAYAMA
Different types of breathing
Definition of Prana
Science of the breath (Prana, Apana, Udyana, Samana, Vijana)
Ida, Pingala and Sushumna Nadi
Pranayama practices: Abdominal breathing, Full Yogic Breath, Kapalabhati, Nadi Shodan, Bramhari Pranayama

ASANA
Surya Namaskar (Different variations)
Basic Postures (Standing, Sitting, Back bends, Inversions, Twist, Arm balance Postures)
Asana Variations (from Intermediate to Advanced)
Body Alignment
Yoga Nidra

Also: Yoga for pregnancy, Yoga for children, Yoga for elderly

MUDRA
Explanation and importance of Mudra according to Hatha Yoga
Types of Mudra
Practice of Jnana & Chin Mudra
Physical, Mental and spiritual Benefits of Mudra

BANDHA
Explanation of Bandha
Different types of Bandhas and practice

MEDITATION
What is Meditation
Difference between Dharana and Dyhana
Types of meditation
Breathing Meditation
Mantra Meditation
Walking Meditation

YOGA NIDRA
Definition of sleep and benefits
The 3 states of consciousness
What is Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra Practices

YOGA PHILOSOPHY
What is Yoga ?
History of Yoga
Types of yoga
The five kosha (bodies)
Explanation of Self-realization and liberation
Explanation of consciousness
Eight limbs of Yoga
Bhagavad Gita

YOGIC ANATOMY
What is Yogic Anatomy and physiology?
The systems of the body
Effects of Asana and Pranayama on the body systems
Know the basic studies and types of joints to avoid injury during Asana classes
Diet and Nutrition

ADJUSTMENT AND ALIGNMENT
Practicing Asana correctly
Front, side and back bending
The use of props
Various style of Asana and their benefits
Contra-indications of specific yoga practices
Yoga Therapy

KRIYAS
Introduction and practice of Kriyas according to classical Hatha Yoga

MANTRA
Introduction of Mantra yoga
Importance of (OM)-AUM

CHAKRAS
Explanation of the 7 main chakras
How chakras work physically and emotionally
Asana & Pranayama for each chakra
Chakra meditation

KIRTAN
Musical recitation of hymns, mantras and the praise of deities

KARMA YOGA
The concept of seva will be introduced and explained. Students will participate in Karma Yoga activities inside the yoga centre during the course.

MEALS
2 daily meals will be served (brunch and dinner)
Meals are traditional Thai vegetarian and vegan & highly nutritious

ONLINE SCHEDULE

SATURDAYS LIVE ONLINE

(+ weekly recorded classes)

Classes to be taken before and after the onsite training, starting each Saturday

It is recommended to start the online training at least one month prior to the onsite one

DAILY SCHEDULE (ONSITE - KOH SAMUI)

6.45am Shatkarmas 7am – Meditation 7.30am– Asana Practice

9.30am – Brunch 11am – Karma Yoga

12-1.30pm – Lecture 1 -Yoga Philosophy 1.30-2.30pm Tea Time

2.30-3.30pm – Lecture 2 -Anatomy & Asana theory 4pm – Asana Practice

6.30pm – Dinner 7pm Bhagavad Gita 7.30pm Kirtan/Movie/Music

SUNDAY OFF

Koh Samui Location

Marga Yoga House

Taling Ngam

Small Bungalow on the beach (500m from Marga Yoga)

Push bike provided

All inclusive fees (retreat, accommodation, meals, equipment, certificate)

Single bed in A/C 6 bedroom hostel 29,000THB (all seasons)

Single bed in A/C shared house (3 beds) next to the yoga studio 31,000 THB (all seasons)

Private A/C room (shared bathroom) at Hostel 34,000THB (all seasons)

Single occupancy ensuite A/C Bungalow 39,000/45,000 THB (low-high season)

The fees above are all inclusive of retreat, accommodation, meals, books & equipment.

Fees do not include personal insurance, visa and travel costs.

BOOKING POLICY

10,000 THB booking fee to be paid upon booking

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Deposit payments: please note: balance to be paid one month before the course starting date

Residents/guests requiring no accommodation:

bookings available from 2 months before training starting date if spaces are still available

CANCELLATION POLICY

Deposits are refundable until 30 days before the starting date of the course

Balance to be paid 30 days before the retreat stating date.

50% refund on balance when cancelled 2 weeks before the course starting date

No refund given when courses are cancelled less than 2 weeks before the training and after the beginning of the course (in this case, the course fee can be used within one year for any course at Marga Yoga)