Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is your maximum class size?

A: We cap our classes at maximum 15 students.

Q: Does the training give students all the necessary skills to start teaching right away?

A: Yes, we include as many practice teachings as possible and do workshops on practical aspects of teaching to move our students to a comfortable zone. However this doesn’t mean that you have to start teaching after this training. Many of our students take our trainings just to deepen their personal practice.

Q: Are the trainings physically difficult?

A: It will definitely not be “difficult” for either your body or mind, but probably challenging at times as it is an intensive course. The asanas will include peak poses which you will learn how to prepare for and practice safely, but you can always choose to do the modifications only.

Q: Are there any requirements to be eligible to apply?

A: We recommend that you have practiced yoga for at least one year before attending one of our 200 hour teacher trainings.

Q: What does the daily schedule look like and what will I learn?

A: You will go through an intense training of Asanas, alignments, sequencing, hands on adjustments, practice teaching, anatomy, Pranayama and the history and philosophy of yoga. The detailed daily schedule of the trainings and what you will learn during the course week by week is presented in much more detail on our website under each respective training.

Q: Are there any reading assignments before I start the training?

A: Yes, there will be a must-read book assignment for the trainings, which will be given upon the acceptance to the training.

Q: How much time is required for homework?

A: Homework is an important and integrative part of the training. It will typically take 1-2 hours a week and won’t affect your free time outside the class.

Q: What style of yoga do you teach during the teacher trainings?

A:The 200 hours training will focus on Vinyasa and some aspects of Yin yoga. The training draws its philosophical background from traditional Hatha yoga and will have a strong emphasis on Vinyasa sequencing.

Q: Does the venue have Wi-Fi?

A: Yes, we make sure that our venues always have Wi-Fi, so you can easily stay connected to family and friends during the training. However, the yoga shala is a sacred space for learning, so we kindly ask you to leave your phones in your room or in your bag so it doesn’t distract you or your fellow students during class.

Q: Will there be any free time during the training?

A: Yes, Saturdays are half day and Sundays are off during the trainings. You can visit the town during your free time, swim and/or have a boat trip or do a mountain trekking. Our staff knows the area very well, you can also ask them for guidance.

Q: What type of certification is provided after the training?

A: You will be provided with a diploma after successfully completing the requirements of the training. With this diploma, you will be eligible to apply for a Registered Yoga Teacher 200 certification (RYT 200) through Yoga Alliance. Read more about the Yoga Alliance certification here: http://yogaalliance.org/.

Q: What is included in the tuition price?

A: Please see our website and what’s included in the tuition price under each training.

Q: Are there any early bird prices or payment plans?

A: Yes, early bird bookings will be awarded with a reduced price. Payments for the trainings can be broken into monthly payments depending on how much time left until the start of the training.

Q: What are the payment options?

A: You can either pay by a bank transfer (SWIFT) or credit card. We will provide you with a customized link for the online payment after you have filled in the questionnaire and is accepted to the training.

Q: What is your cancellation policy?

A: In order to reserve your spot, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required. However, if you can’t make it to the training and let us know a month before the start of the training, you can transfer this deposit to a later training (within a 12-month period from the start date of your original training).