Teacher Training Program Koh Phangan, Thailand
Internationally Recognised Students to who successfully graduate from the program receive a signed 200 hour Yoga Alliance UK & USA approved certificate. This is recognised all over the world and can used to obtain work in your country.
Namaste! We are very happy to hold our once a year training at the Siam Healing Centre, Koh Phangan in Thailand. Join us for 4 weeks in tropical paradise as we grow and learn to become internationally recognised Yoga Teachers. This course is also very suitable for those who are interested in deepening their own practice. Let us know if you want to reserve your place, spaces are limited. Hope to see you soon :) Love, Kate & Gaurav <3.
Dr Gaurav Malik Ph.D in Yoga (Pranayama),Masters in Human Consciousness and a Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Teaching, 10 years of university study and as many years teaching. Guiding you through experience along your Yoga journey. Main interests: Giving love & guidance, treating each other and ourselves better. Loves Ayurveda & chocolate. Kate Malik 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher & Psychology student. Australian/English living in India for the past 4 years in India. Passionate about introducing people to the amazing Yoga lifestyle and helping bridge the gap between Eastern & Western practice. Main interests: Newbies, philosophy of Yoga, Kundalini Meditation.
Yoga Style Gaurav has been trained for 10 years at the worlds oldest ashram style university of yoga. He brings to the 200 hour yoga teacher training program the ancient understandings and traditional wisdom and techniques of Yoga. Yoga is a Sanskrit word which means union, it is a complete path to enlightenment. Yoga practice includes things such as meditation, breath and lifestyle, along with the Yoga postures. We follow Patanjali s 8 limbs of Yoga. Hatha Yoga is the root of all modern yoga. We provide a strong foundation in traditional practice and understanding. Students are trained to teach Yoga in the West.
Graduates of this program can teach hatha, hatha flow, vinyasa Flow and a power yoga style classes when you return home. 72 yoga asana postures are covered in details during the course including adjustment and alignment theory and practice as well as meditation techniques you can bring into your classes and your life. We are proud of our graduates high rate of teaching. We want to give you an experience of authentic yoga which you will want to share from your heart with your own students. We understand that the best teachers are really just sharers of their experience and we want to share ours with you.
How much does this cost? 2100USD 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Fee *1950USD Earlybird Fee - book now! Course fees include course material, all classes, on-going teacher support, one-on-one consultation with lead trainer, breakfast on class days Monday to Friday and signed certificate accredited by the Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course. Course does not include flights, accommodation or lunch/dinner, various restaurants available serving Thai and Western food. A typical meals costs $4/8USD. *Earlybird price If booked 3 months before course commencement.
List of Class Topics Yoga lifestyle, anatomy, injury attention, meditation, modern yoga, 72 asana postures and their adjustment & alignment, philosophy & history of yoga, Sanskrit, mantras & chanting, teaching technique, teaching practice, Ayurveda, pranayama, mudras, kriyas, and more. Example Schedule 6.30am 7.50am Pranayama/Meditation/Kriyas 7.50am - 8am Coconut break 8am 10am Asana Class 10am Group Breakfast 11am 1pm Morning Theory Workshop 1pm Lunch & Free-time 3pm 6.30pm Theory and Asana Adjustment & Alignment *Chanting & Meditation one evening per week
Siam Healing Centre A beautiful sanctuary located on Koh Phangan island, Thailand. The closest airport is Koh Samui, and a ferry is taken to Koh Phangan. 94/3 Thong Sala, Surrat Thani, Ko Pha-ngan, 84280, Thailand
SIam s Rooms AC Rooms 16, 00 Baht 1 month stay + electricity usage. Self-contained, cleaned weekly. Includes mini kitchen, private bathroom & large balcony. Location, a few metres from the yoga classes.
Meals Breakfast on class days is included in your course fee. Optional Lunch package available for 5750THB/ $150USD. Includes variety of vegetarian food, love and attention.
Optional adventures! Thai cooking course: A must do in Thailand. Learn about the herbs and spices of Thai cuisine. So delicious and healthy! Island Excursions: Spend a day on a private boat touring the islands and going snorkelling!
Packing list Sunscreen Insect Repellent Hat Swimmers Sunglasses Towels beach/bath/yoga Singlets/t-shirts Summer/maxi dresses Loose trousers Cotton clothing T-shirts or loose singlets for pranayama breathing class. Undies Sports bras etc Good open sandals Camera Drinking bottle for refills Money for shopping and food Excitement An open mind. What you need: Your passport & Visa. If you only bring two things, bring those! You won t need: heels, enclosed shoes, tight clothing, anything too fancy, hair straightener, or blow-dryer.
Feel free to bring your mat! However, we have all the equipment you will need.
money Local currency is Thai Baht. Visa or Mastercard & other internationally recognised card this can be used in the local nearby ATMS. 7/11 supermarkets in walking distance.
Remaining Course Fees can be paid via international bank transfer, we prefer Transferwise into our Ashtak Yoga School bank account > Alternatively you can pay the fees in USD, Euro, GBP, AUD or Indian Rupee equivalent in cash on arrival. PayPal transfers are subject 5% additional transaction fee. Visa & course payment 30 Days Visa on Arrival Our course is 26 days allowing you to use this service. 3 month tourist visas can be organised through your local Thai Embassy. Make sure your passport has AT LEAST 6 month validity at time of travel.
how TO GET THERE. Koh Phangan is 70 kms from mainland Thailand & Surat Thani Airport and about 12 kms away from Koh Samui Island & International Airport, the closest airport. From both airports a ferry transfer to Koh Phangan is required and can be organised upon arrival INSIDE the airport. How How much money will I need? It is advisable to budget average 600 baht a day for food (good eats are cheap!)
Yoga teaching training with Ashtak Yoga was the best thing I ve ever done. I was a little apprehensive at first, I had the usual thoughts ( I might not be good enough at yoga etc) but my concerns were totally unfounded. I felt encouraged, accepted and supported all the way through. I was impressed by the breadth of knowledge Gaurav had from his PHD & his personal knowledge; his passion for yoga (and ghee) was inspiring. There was no question he couldn t answer thoroughly! Kate was always warm, honest and funny and her philosophy and anatomy classes were a highlight for me. They make a fantastic team I learned so much, and things I never expected to learn about myself and yoga. I now feel confident to lead a class and cant wait to start teaching! Zena McKeown, London, United Kingdom Jewellery Designer This was honestly one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Kate knew i was apprehensive before I came and the support that was always on offer was amazing and much needed. I felt so looked after and safe going through one of the most challenging stages of growth in my life, particularly because I wasn t expecting to gain quite so much out of it in terms of emotional and spiritual growth. It s also great to know that now everything s done, I ll always be able to turn to the team. I ve made some really great friends and I couldn t recommend this course and school highly enough. Mikaela Smith, Sydney, Australia Marketing Manager The 200 hr teacher training with Ashtak Yoga was absolutely incredible. It has shifted my life in so many ways, I feel like I have an entirely new beginning. Kate & Gaurav are so incredibly giving & loving to each & every student. They do such a great job of facilitating growth & emotional release for each person. There is so much information to take in at each class, asana, pranayama, anatomy, theory, philosophy you will leave the training amazed with how much you ve learned. Kate Springer The United States
My 200 hr yoga teacher training with Ashtak Yoga was LIFE CHANGING! Kate & Gaurav are the purest, most loving people I have ever met! Gaurav s morning asana classes were transformative & helped me & everyone else in the class release any pent-up emotion or extra baggage that we ve accumulated in our lives. Kate s yoga philosophy classes were eye-opening & made me re-evaluate the way I see the world, myself, & my relationship with others. Gaurav s in-depth knowledge of yogic science is vast and extremely helpful. He is able to simplify any complicated concepts & he was happily willing to answer any of our silly or serious questions. I can t imagine my life not having taken this course! We created a little family in Goa with everyone taking the course & with Kate & Gaurav that I know i will have forever. Their simple message is just to live magically to love and to smile. Even if you don t plan on ever teaching yoga or you ve just started doing yoga take this course!! Make sure you re ready for positive change & growth! Cat Frazone, New York, The United States My time at Ashtak Yoga is something I will cherish forever. I attended this program expecting a physical, intellectual experience & was challenged with an incredibly rewarding emotional & spiritual journey. I am very accustomed to the hectic nature of our western world & was amazed by my ability to calm down & slow down under Kate & Gaurav s guidance. The lessons I have learned from them about how to practice yoga both on & off my mat have affected me more than I could have imagined. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone you will make beautiful friendships, be inspired by Kate & Gaurav, and most importantly, you will build a closer connection with yourself. Yoga is truly a way of life & I will continue to work to embody it the way that Gaurav does so naturally. I encourage all to meet him, learn from him, & share his knowledge because the compassion, kindness, patience & persistence that he teaches are meant to be shared Bri Riehl Vancouver, Canada, Environmental Scientist
To say that training with Ashtak yoga was a life changing experience sounds trite & cliched but I know of no other words to use. I am not the same person I was before I took this course. It was a big decision to head to India for a month. I am mothering four young children & leaving them for several weeks took a lot of delicate planning & heaps of trust that what I would gain would be worth it. It was more than worth it. Gaurav is a dedicated teacher, his knowledge vast and practical application intuitive & complete. I took this course to increase my understanding of yoga but was apprehensive about teaching because I can t do 5 minute handstands on a tropical beach. Now I feel more than prepared to use my natural gifts & personality to teach whole yoga, all the limbs. I love asana & love watching dedicated practitioners master olympic grade feats of balance and strength. But I am just as amazed at being a part of a community that enters the internal world of the heart & does the messy, scary, beautiful work of becoming a person who is truly unified with themselves, body & soul. Lizza, United States Full-time mother of 4 Every day since i left your school in India i think about the free-roaming cows, the fresh fruit, the bright colors & our little bubble of safety and love that we created. It s strange being home & not being surrounded by the constant support & energy that I found in Goa. But something has changed in me. I m used to moments of frozen panic where my brain can t think anything except for, I need a pill to call me down. I have not felt that way once since I ve been home. I still have not taken any of my prescribed medication. You guys gave me so much, but you took a lot of things from me too you took my self-doubt and lack of confidence, you took my negative thoughts, my fear, & the mass of anxiety that had been living inside me for years. You gave me a space to be myself, a space to release the things that no longer served me. The best, and most surprising thing, is that all of the confidence & love that I felt for myself & others has followed me back home. I feel free, like I finally know the secret to just being. Cate, United States
Join the Ashtak Yoga Tribe Once you have graduated from our school you are not on your own! You join the Ashtak Yoga Tribe: We connect you with all the other graduates who are now teaching around the world. We add you to the Ashtak Family Facebook page where people post questions and inspiration. We are available via email to answer your questions. Online hangout son different topics, graduates are invited to co-host, join in the discussion or watch afterwards on YouTube. Facebook group that links everyone together. We have a mentoring program which you can join to get some extra support after the course. Be part of our worldwide network of Yoga Teachers :)
Ashtak Yoga on YouTube About our school https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=3yjwrs4k8ju Student Interview - Hanan https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=1bpb8r4aprg Student Interview Shannon https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=0vkw8yd58zo