200-Hour Ashtanga-Based Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Koh Phangan

The 200-hour training at Ananda Yoga & Detox Center in Koh Phangan is built around the Ashtanga-based Vinyasa method. Morning practices alternate between traditional Ashtanga led classes and creative Vinyasa flows, giving you both the structure of the primary series and the freedom to explore movement. Afternoon clinics are alignment-focused, diving into the biomechanics of poses with hands-on workshops. Evenings shift to softer practices: slow flow, myofascial release, yin, restorative, yoga Nidra, and meditation.

What sets this training apart is the emphasis on teaching skills. You'll learn how to give clear verbal instructions, demonstrate poses effectively, and offer safe adjustments. There are plenty of opportunities to practice teaching with real students, and you'll receive constructive feedback to refine your style. The anatomy program is interactive and directly tied to teaching, while philosophy classes trace yoga's history from its Vedic roots to modern practice—designed to be practical, not just theoretical.

Your lead trainer is Dr. Valerie Jeremijenko, an Australian with a PhD and ERYT 500 certification. She's been teaching since 1991 and has trained over 300 200-hour teachers. She brings a rigorous yet warm approach, and she'll be present throughout the course to guide your development. The center itself is a long-running yoga and detox resort on Hin Kong Beach, with a pool, herbal steam sauna, and open-air shalas surrounded by gardens.

Located in the quiet village of Hin Kong on Koh Phangan, the center sits right by the sea with unobstructed sunset views. You're close enough to restaurants and shops to walk to dinner, but far enough from the main party areas to keep your focus on training. The island's lush interior offers jungle hikes, waterfalls, and quiet coves, making Sundays your chance to explore. It's an immersive month that asks for your full commitment, and in return you'll leave with skills you can use for a lifetime.

What's included

- Yoga Alliance Certificate upon successful completion - Course tuition, manual and access to all teaching material - 2 delicious vegetarian/vegan meals per day from our yogi buffet except Sunday that you only have breakfast - Free filtered drinking water - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Registration with Yoga Alliance/Professionals/International/etc - Group excursions/activities - Specialized workshops - Professional event photos - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Evening activities/kirtan/movie night - 2 Thai massages - Use of our herbal steam sauna - Use of our salt water pool - Free WiFi - School t-shirt/tote bag

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments - Dinner