The training follows the approach of the school's founder, Yogini Manisha (E-RYT 500, YACEP), who has more than 16 years of teaching experience and has guided over 23,000 students from more than 80 countries. The school is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School for both RYS 200 and RYS 300, so the certificate you leave with is one you can register with Yoga Alliance.

A typical day starts at 6:30 with Jal Neti and pranayama, then moves into morning asana. Philosophy, alignment, meditation, anatomy and teaching methodology fill the middle of the day, and the evening closes with Vinyasa Flow and satsang at 8:30. Classes run Monday to Saturday. Sunday is yours.

December sits at the end of Koh Samui's rainy season. Expect showers, especially early in the month, with the weather improving as December goes on. Classes are held in the shala, so the schedule runs as normal whatever the sky is doing. The island is green and quieter than in peak season, and the 200 and 300 hour courses finish just as the driest, sunniest months begin.

The 16–26 December 100 hour course runs over Christmas, and the 300 hour course carries you into the new year. If you want a shorter holiday break rather than a full training, the school also runs a separate Christmas and New Year yoga retreat in Koh Samui.

Getting there is straightforward. Fly into Koh Samui Airport (USM), about 30 minutes from the resort, and the pickup is included. Surat Thani Airport is a cheaper option, roughly 3–4 hours away by bus and ferry.

What's included

- Beachfront accommodation at Health Oasis Resort (twin shared or private room) - Breakfast and lunch (sattvic vegetarian) - Training at a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS 200 & RYS 300) - Course manual and certificate - Wi-Fi - Airport pickup from Koh Samui Airport (USM) - Local excursions

What's not included

- Flights - Thai visa or travel authorisation - Travel insurance - Dinners - Personal expenses - Yoga Alliance registration fees

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