There are plenty of reasons thousands flock to the culture-packed cities, exotic jungles, and stunning beaches of Thailand for their Yoga Teacher Trainings. Thailand is home to the famous Full Moon Party, majestic waterfalls, culture-rich communities, daring zip-lines, and amazing view-points. Not only do you get a taste of what it’s like to travel to a new and exciting country, but Thailand has some of the BEST Yoga Teacher Trainings in the world. Whether your goal is to deepen your yoga practice, learn how to teach, challenge your mind and body, or even find yourself- with over 80 trainings in Thailand, you’re sure to find the one for you.
NAME | LOCATION | DROP IN FEE | |
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1. |
All Yoga Training Thailand |
Koh Phangan, Thailand | $2950 USD (early bird price) |
2. |
Vikasa Yoga Academy |
Koh Samui, Thailand | $4,000 USD |
3. |
Ananda Yoga Detox |
Koh Phangan, Thailand | $2,200-3,750 USD (varies upon accommodation) |
4. |
Yoga Nisarga |
Phuket, Thailand | $1,818- 3,637 USD (varies upon accommodation) |
5. |
La Casa Shambala |
Koh Phangan, Thailand | $1,999-2,250 USD (varies upon accommodation) |
6. |
Yoga Vidya Mandiram |
Chiang Mai, Thailand | $1,799-2,350 USD (varies upon accommodation) |
7. |
Pujan Yoga |
Koh Phangan, Thailand | $2,250 USD |
8. |
Sama Karuna |
Koh Phangan, Thailand | $2,694 USD (varies upon accommodation, volunteering) |
9. |
Centered Yoga at Samahita Retreat |
Koh Samui, Thailand | $4,554-6394 USD (varies upon accommodation) |
10. |
One Yoga |
Koh Phangan, Thailand | $1,995 USD (accommodation not included) |
11. |
Marina Yoga |
Krabi, Thailand | $2,022 USD (price not including accommodations) |
12. |
ULU Yoga at Bounty Resort |
Koh Phangan, Thailand | $1,899-5,799 USD (price varies on accommodation) |
1. All Yoga Training Thailand
Okay obviously I’m biased- I graduated from All Yoga in May 2018 and it was one of the best experiences of my life! After thoroughly researching for over two months, this is the place I decided to go and I have no regrets!
All Yoga Training’s main focus is Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga. Ashtanga mean’s ‘8 limbs’, which you will study alongside the physical practice; Vinyasa is pairing breath with movement. This style of yoga really aligned with what I generally did on my own mat at home or in classes. They also teach Yoga Philosophy, Anatomy/Physiology, and meditation- often with special guest teachers flying in. All Yoga’s core group of teachers are very experienced, knowledgeable, patient, and respectful. They make sure to make you feel right at home while simultaneously making you push yourself and sweat! The curriculum is very comprehensive and can be found on their website.
As far as accommodations- All Yoga provides a free dorm for the first 10 people to sign up. If you’re not among the first 10 don’t worry, the dorm at the Beam is very inexpensive- you can also stay in one of their traditional or modern bungalows. As nice as the bungalows are, I recommend the dorm since it allows you to bond with the fellow students and create unforgettable experiences. I was also very drawn to the authentic feel the dorms had- much more exciting than staying at a pristin resort. I truly felt like I got to experience Thailand the way it should be! Located in a lush jungle right up from the most stunning beach, All Yoga offers the best of both worlds. This training really has it all and is the perfect balance of hard work and fun- you’ll walk out with your certificate with enough confidence and energy to start teaching!
Location: Koh Phangan, Thailand
Price: $2950 USD
Special Offer: Free accommodation for first 10 sign ups
Dates 2020: July, August, September, November
Dates 2021: January, February, May, July, September
More info: www.allyogatraining.com/yoga-teacher-training-thailand.html
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2. Vikasa Yoga Academy
Vikasa Yoga is based on individual evolution and spiritual development. Various techniques are practiced, but all follow the Vikasa core values. The general idea behind this training, is that every student is individual, working on personal growth while simultaneously being part of a like-minded group that should contribute to the betterment of the world while being part a of it, not going against it. Hatha, vinyasa, asana, mantras, and more will be taught during this training. The trainers at Vikasa are all from different backgrounds, offering different insight to allow growth. Founder, Konstantin Miachin, has various knowledge of yoga having been to several different trainings across the globe, even being initiated by a Monk in a sacred ceremony!
The cost of this course includes airport pick-up, a special meal-plan designed for optimal health, course materials, Wifi, access to the infinity pool, massage spa, gym, and of course your certificate. The rooms you’ll find at the retreat are modern-meets-traditional, clean, and varying in different levels of simple luxury. The focus is not on material items, however all of the rooms they offer are quite magnificent! Take a look at them here.
Location: Koh Samui, Thailand
Price: $4,000 USD
Style: Vikasa
Offers: 200/hr Certificate
Length: 28 Days
Website: www.vikasayoga.com
3. Ananda Yoga Detox
Ananda Pure Yoga is another incredible training located in beautiful Koh Phangan. They will teach you the basics of meditation, pranayamas, bandahs, and the foundations of yoga. This training has one of the most comprehensive lessons plans out there, starting with the basics, moving through teaching lessons, and ending with business classes on how to market yourself in the ever-growing world of yoga.
Not only do they have a great lesson plan, they also have wonderful accommodations! Included in the training price are three free vegetarian meals a day! It’s hard to find a training that will feed you nourishing food for free. They also offer on-site bedrooms, including dorms, that are very clean and scenic. Led by Johnny Nesello from the United States, this training provides knowledgeable and diverse teachers who are willing to go the extra mile to help you find your inner voice.
Location: Koh Phangan, Thailand
Price: $2,200-3,750 USD (varies upon accommodation)
Style: Hatha/ Vinyasa
Offers: 200, 300, 500/hr Certificate
Length: 28 Days
Website: www.anandayogadetox.com
4. Yoga Nisarga
Rejuvenate and grow at Yoga Nisarga’s stunning location in Phuket. With it’s mountainous ocean views, one can imagine why people gravitate to Yoga Nisarga’s breathtaking accommodations. Prices for the course vary based on what type of room you choose- from modern to eco-friendly, all with beautiful ocean views. Their price also includes meals (vegetarian options available), high-speed Wifi, a day excursion, airport pick-up, and a Thai massage!
Practice Ashtanga Vinyasa, meditation, adjusting, and more under the helpful eyes of their experienced teachers. Yoga Nisarga values the spiritual side of yoga, focusing on the mind as well as the body, so you are sure to leave a different person than when you arrived.
Location: Phuket, Thailand
Price: $1,818- 3,637 USD (varies upon accommodation)
Style: Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow
Offers: 200/hr Certificate
Length: 23 Days
Website: www.yoganisarga.com
5. La Casa Shambala
Fully immerse yourself in the yogic lifestyle at La Casa Shambala, another training taking advantage of Koh Phangan’s beautiful tropical paradise. Study Hatha and Vinyasa flow while developing your own style of teaching. Learn anatomy, physiology, and business ethics that will give you an extra edge in the ever-growing world of yoga. One of the best perks of this program is that there are only 15 students allowed each training, meaning you will get more one-on-one time with the instructors!
The bungalows offered at La Casa Shambala are absolutely idyllic- making you feel at one with the jungle around you! The price above includes the entire 29 Day course, whichever bungalow you choose, an organic/vegan food buffet, Wifi, pick-up from Thong Sala, a photo-shoot, and even a yoga mat! Hard to beat all of those accommodations! Take a more holistic approach to yoga, find yourself, your inner peace, and gain the knowledge you need to become a compassionate yoga teacher at La Casa Shambala!
Location: Koh Phangan, Thailand
Price: $1,999-2,250 USD (varies upon accommodation)
Style: Hatha & Vinyasa
Offers: 200/hr Certificate
Length: 18 or 29 Days
Website: www.lacasashambala.com
6. Yoga Vidya Mandiram
Looking for a more traditional immersive experience? Yoga Vidya Mandiram was founded in India, where they host several trainings a year, only charging as much as the course cost to run without making any profit. Chiang Mai is a culture rich, bustling town in Northern Thailand. This program is for anyone looking to study in the most traditional yogic style, focusing heavily on mantras, meditations, morning prayers, weekend temple excursions, devotional songs, and yoga vegetarian meals.
Hosted by Maewin Guesthouse & Resort, you will be training in Thailand’s peaceful countryside, sleeping in a traditional two-story wooden Thai house situated on a private Thai family farm. You’ll have peaceful views of the vast farmland, forests, and Chiang Mai’s breathtaking mountain range from the house, and are a short distance from incredible waterfalls, hikes, elephant sanctuaries, and more. Yoga Vidya Mandiram’s knowledgeable teachers have spent their lives in traditional Ashram and Gurukulams making yoga and meditation their sole purpose, and teaching from the ancient texts. This is by far the most traditional, authentic practice in Thailand!
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Price: $1,799-2,350 USD (varies upon accommodation)
Style: Traditional Hatha & Ashtanga Vinyasa
Offers: 200, 300, 500/hr Certificate
Length: 22 Days
Website: www.yogavidyamandiram.com
7. Pujan Yoga
Led by husband and wife power-couple, Pujan and Betty, the two have over 30 years of experience and several different styles of training. Swami Pujan was trained as a psychologist and brings a western psychological mindset to the teachings of yoga in order to make them more understandable and relatable. Betty has been trained by some of the founders of yoga, including Iyengar and Pattabhi Jois! To say you are in capable hands would be an understatement. They will teach you the asanas, meditation, and scriptures in a well-structured course, located directly on the beach at their private villa. You’ll be able to work up a sweat practicing and then jump into the ocean or pool! All of the rooms provided have stunning sea-side views and are very spacious.
Location: Koh Phangan, Thailand
Price: $2,250 USD
Style: Hatha
Offers: 200, 300/hr Certificate
Length: 22 Days
Website: www.pujanyoga.com
8. Sama Karuna
Awarded 2018’s Best Yoga Teacher Training Course, Sama Karuna is one of the top-notch trainings for those looking for a non-dogmatic course. They are open to any and all religions, ideals, and values. Same Karuna is also one of the only trainings that allows you to stay for a free yoga internship teaching asanas, and also grants you a lifetime of free yoga classes at their school. Located in yoga-hub Koh Phangan, they also offer glistening ocean views, free dorms, or private bungalows.
Definitely one of the best perks this school offers, is the chance to volunteer in the community. You will be able to volunteer the local Organic Farm, Animal Welfare Center, or even help with the school gardening, passing out flyers, or leading Free Hug campaigns! Not only will you be giving back to the community, you will also receive 20% off your sign-up price! The teachers at Same Karuna all have different backgrounds in training, creating a versatile Program.
Location: Koh Phangan, Thailand
Price: $2,694 USD (varies upon accommodation, volunteering)
Style: Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin
Offers: 200, 300/hr Certificate, Free Internship, Free Lifetime yoga classes
Length: 28 Days
Website: www.sammakaruna.com
9. Centered Yoga at Samahita Retreat
Centered Yoga is one of the longest constantly running yoga teacher trainings in the field, having started their courses in 1999. Both a mix of the modern and traditional, you’ll find yourself doing Raja, Hatha, Vinyasa, and asana, while also learning anatomy and physiology. Centered Yoga values the mind and spirit, offering many exercises for both including chanting, mantras, meditation, and even psychology lessons.
If you’re looking for something a bit more modern, the accommodations at Samahita Retreat offer just that. The rooms are very clean, modern, airy, eco-friendly, and of course- right on the beach! The price for the course is all-inclusive, giving you access to all the amenities at the retreat, including the buffet.
This course is led by the highly experienced, Paul Dallaghan, who has been practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years! He has lived in Thailand for many years and was one of the few to actually train under Pattabhi Jois, living in Mysore and getting certified by him. You won’t find more experience than that!
Location: Koh Samui, Thailand
Price: $4,554-6394 USD (varies upon accommodation)
Style: Vinyasa & Hatha
Offers: 200, 300, 500, 1100/hr Certificate
Length: 29 Days
Website: www.samahitaretreat.com
10. One Yoga
At One Yoga you’ll open your day with double meditation led by your unique and experienced yoga teachers. Here you will learn about both modern and traditional yoga, while studying anatomy, philosophy, and physiology. Though accommodations are not provided, One Yoga will happily help you set them up! They actually do have a guest house five minutes away on bike, and have many options displayed on their site for you to choose from in the area.
One Yoga’s main goal is to guide you to a healthier inner self; to allow you to let go of external problems and focus on healing or expanding the inner you! Former students rave about the Pranayama Garden, and the sense of love and community they feel at One Yoga. It’s the perfect mix of physical practice, mental practice, and island fun!
Location: Koh Phangan, Thailand
Price: $1,995 USD (accommodation not included)
Style: Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin
Offers: 200/hr Certificate
Length: 27 Days
Website: www.oneyogathailand.com
11. Marina Yoga
How does yoga on the beach sound? At Marina Yoga you will be staying in colorful bungalows, learning the holistic methods of Reiki, and doing yoga on the beach. Krabi is one of Thailand’s most popular islands because of it’s beautiful beaches and fun atmosphere. With only 12 students allowed at every training, you are sure to get the attention and space you need! Such small classes offers real one-on-one time with the teachers, as well as a life-coach!
Marina Yoga teaches various types of yoga: Kundalini, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and even Restorative. Ever been to a Sound Healing session? Marina Yoga has them. They also have Shamanistic Drum Circles, Cacao Ceremonies, and give blessings at a Local Temple for your Spiritual Journey. For a bit extra, you can even get your Level 1 Reiki Healing Certification. They’ve got it all!
Location: Krabi, Thailand
Price: $2,022 USD (price not including accommodations)
Style: Kundalini, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative – Teaches Reiki
Offers: 200/hr Certificate
Length: 27 Days
Website: www.marinayoga.com
12. ULU Yoga at Bounty Resort
Let’s end on a fun note! ULU Yoga is one of Thailand’s most popular Yoga Teacher Trainings. Here you’ll experience traditional yoga like Hatha and Iyengar, and trendy yoga like Aerial, Acro, and SUP. Where will you be practicing? On the beach, in the ocean, and in the sky of course! Flip around in the air or fly over the sea as you experience the joys of Aerial yoga in ULU’s own design of Yoga Hammocks. They even have an acrobatic black-light show with body paint! Not only are the practices super fun, the accommodations are incredible.
Bounty Resort is an absolute treasure. You’ll have your own private beach, shala with ocean views, refreshing swimming pool, lush green gardens, and access to snorkeling and more! You choose which cliff-side room you can afford, but they all have Wifi, hot water, private bathrooms, and balconies. They also provide a delicious restaurant, vegan/vegetarian options, and are nearby shops and cafes. ULU Yoga is definitely the training to go to if you are looking for something different, relaxed, fun, and informative!
Location: Koh Phangan, Thailand
Price: $1,899-5,799 USD (price varies on accommodation)
Style: Multi-Style!
Offers: 200/hr Certificate or 50/hr Aerial Certificate
Length: 21 or 28 Days
Website: www.uluyoga.com
With so many different Yoga Teacher Trainings to choose from,
it can be hard figuring out which one is right for you. Remember to listen to your head and heart, do your research, and trust your gut. Any of these 12 trainings would be a great place to start! At the end of the day it’s not about the accommodations; it’s about the experience and the knowledge that you gain from your teachers, and those around you. Good luck on your journey toThailand, and to finding a training that works for you!
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