22-Day 200HR Yoga Teacher Training and Wellness Immersion in Koh Samui, Thailand

The 200-hour teacher training is built around the Vikasa Method, founded by Kosta Miachin, a style rooted in traditional Hatha yoga with a strong emphasis on asana, pranayama, and meditation. The curriculum covers over 200 asana postures, anatomy, sequencing, philosophy (including the Yoga Sutras and Hatha Yoga Pradipika), teaching methodology, and the business of yoga. You'll also study the five koshas, chakras, bandhas, kriyas, and vayus.

The teaching is described as 'intelligent freestyle' — you learn classical yoga but are encouraged to adapt it to your own style and the needs of modern students. This makes the training practical rather than rigid, and you'll finish with the skills to teach classes of all levels.

Classes take place in the Black Lotus Sala, an open-sided pavilion right on the cliff with uninterrupted views of the sea. The resort also has three more yoga shalas, an infinity pool, a spa, an ice bath, and a private beach. There's a high teacher-to-student ratio, capped around 30 participants, so you get plenty of individual attention and feedback.

The training is intense — six days a week with one day off — but it's also structured to feel supportive. Evenings include optional gong baths, film nights, sound healing, and kirtan, and the weekends are free for excursions. Graduation happens on a private boat trip in the Gulf of Thailand.

Vikasa has been running retreats since 2011 and is consistently rated among the best yoga teacher trainings in Asia. It's located in the southeast corner of Koh Samui, between Chaweng Noi and Lamai, a 20-minute drive from the airport.

What's included

- Airport pickup from Koh Samui Airport - 21 nights private accommodation - Daily morning yoga, meditation, pranayama, and kriya classes - Daily lectures, workshops, practice teaching, and study groups - Special events: waterfall hike, sound healing, private yacht trip - Abundant healthy brunch and dinner buffet daily at the Life Cafe - Graduation celebration on a boat in the Gulf of Thailand - Access to all Vikasa facilities: 4 yoga shalas, infinity pool, Life Cafe, private beach - Specialized workshops with guest teachers - Filtered water, tea, coffee, and snacks throughout the day - Professional event photos and optional private yoga shoots - Pre and post-retreat support and online platform with study materials - Course manual and certificate upon completion - Registration with Yoga Alliance - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters provided

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Life Cafe a la carte menu items - Additional treatments and spa services - Activities not listed in the itinerary