20-Day Traditional Yoga Teacher Training & Wellness Escape at Morib Beach, Malaysia

The World Yoga Association has been running traditional yoga education since 1999 and registered with Malaysia's Ministry of Home Affairs in 2018. This 20-day program is their flagship teacher training, held at a tropical beachside venue in Morib, Selangor. Days are long and structured, starting with Shatkarma (internal cleansing) at 5:30 AM and ending with Yoga Nidra at 6:30 PM. Mornings are given over to pranayama and two back-to-back asana classes—Hatha first, then Ashtanga Vinyasa—before breakfast. Afternoons cover teaching methodology, alignment and adjustments, anatomy and physiology, yoga therapy, and philosophy based on classical texts like the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita. Evenings close with meditation, mantra chanting, and deep relaxation. There are also weekend excursions to local temples and cultural sites, plus a free day to explore the beach and surrounding nature. The curriculum totals 10.5 contact hours per day, and daily attendance is required for certification. The training is led by Guruji Murugan Chillayah, a grandmaster with decades of teaching experience, whose style combines firmness with patience. Students come from all over the world and all levels, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. The venue itself is a dedicated retreat space with a swimming pool, gardens, and direct access to the beach, so you can swim, cycle, or walk along the shore during breaks. Accommodation is in private chalets with garden or sea views, each with an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. All meals are vegetarian, based on the sattvic diet traditional to yoga, and are served three times a day. The price includes airport pickup and drop-off, which is a real convenience given the remote location.

What's included

- 19 nights accommodation in a private chalet (garden or sea view) - 3 daily vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus daily fruit and local snacks - Airport pickup and drop-off (GrabCar from KLIA) - Full 20-day yoga teacher training program - World Yoga Certificate (with golden foil cover) and teacher ID card - Japa mala (meditation beads) and other traditional gifts - Course manual, notebook, pen, neti pot, and yoga mats/props - Specialized workshops and cultural excursions - Free Wi-Fi, use of pool and gardens - School t-shirt and tote bag

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments or activities not listed - Any meals or items purchased outside the provided program