Advanced Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Thailand

The course is built around the practical side of teaching. Over the four weeks, you'll learn the entire Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary Series in detail, including how to give safe and effective adjustments for different body types and levels. You'll also be trained to design and run your own classes, with practice teaching sessions built into the schedule. The theory side covers the history of yoga, the Eight Limbs of Patanjali, the Yoga Sutras, pranayama, anatomy, and the basics of yoga therapy.

The training is capped at six participants, which is unusual for a 300-hour course. Rich and Sofya keep it small so they can work with each student individually. They're both long-time students of R. Sharath Jois at the Sri K. Pattabhi Jois Institute in Mysore, India, and they bring that traditional, rigorous approach to everything they teach. Rich is a qualified doctor and has a background in yoga therapy, and Sofya has a BA in theology and philosophy, so you get a mix of medical knowledge and deep philosophical grounding.

Phuket itself is a big part of the draw. The center is in Chalong, on the quieter south side of the island, away from the main tourist crowds. You'll have easy access to beaches, local markets, and the rest of the island when you're not in training. The atmosphere at the center is described as authentic and conscious, and many guests travel from around the world specifically to practice with this couple.

This is a serious, demanding course for people who want to teach Ashtanga properly. You'll come out with the confidence to lead a class, a good understanding of anatomy and alignment, and a certificate that can be used for Yoga Alliance International affiliation.

What's included

- 27 nights accommodation - 2 daily delicious meals (breakfast and dinner) as well as a tea break with a snack - All classes and trainings - Materials for the course - Oil massage once a week - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Course manual - School t-shirt/tote bag - Certificate upon successful completion - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Specialized workshops - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Flights - Visa fee - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Spa treatments - Tours - 90-minute massage