Top-Level CertificationOur curriculum is designed to adhere to and surpass Yoga Alliance standards.Upon successful completion of the course, you will be qualified to register as RYT 500.This is the highest certification level recognized by Yoga Alliance, the largest professional organization for yoga teachers.An RYT 500 certification will pave the way for a bright future in the yoga field, anywhere in the world. With a clear edge over the popular 200-hour training and the advanced 300-hour certification, a 500-hour certification opens the doors to outstanding career opportunities as a yoga teacher.Extended PracticumNewly-certified teachers may find it challenging to apply what they have learned in the controlled environment of a Teacher Training course to real-life yoga classes. This is why at One Yoga we offer the possibility of continuing the practical training by teaching free classes to the local community.This is a unique opportunity for new teachers to grow their confidence, sharpen their teaching skills, and learn how to address specific student requirements.Our experienced teachers are always around and happy to answer your questions and support you every step of the way.As you sharpen your teaching experience in a familiar environment, you also give back to the local community and share your passion for yoga with others.Why One Yoga?Our instructors are dedicated and seasoned practitioners. They boast years of experience and expertise in yoga and meditation and a deep-rooted personal commitment to their practice. They’re eager to share their skills with you, coming from a genuine, service-driven, and heart-oriented service.Positioned in the idyllic island setting of Koh Phangan, a well-known sanctuary for yoga enthusiasts, One Yoga stands out as a devoted Yoga learning center.Our primary mission is to sincerely impart the fundamental principles of yoga as dictated by age-old traditions. We embrace and promote the yogic lifestyle as passed on by the guardians of this ancient spiritual practice.We recognize the significance of having a ‘sangha’ or spiritual fellowship, a nurturing environment where you can establish real and enduring relationships.Our school has been graced by thousands of students, instructors, and yoga lovers from across the globe. We warmly invite you to become part of our close-knit One Yoga community.Curriculum to be Covered:Yoga techniques, training, and practiceAsanas – the classical yoga poses along with their physical, energetic, and healing effects. Modern additions and variations from intermediate to advanced are included.Pranayama – traditional yogic breathing techniques will be practiced on a daily basis.Mudra – important yogic “gestures” will be studied and practiced.Bandha – “energetic locks” will be applied, combined with asana and pranayama.Kriya – classical purification techniques will be explained and practiced.Meditation – five classical techniques will be introduced and practiced daily.Teaching methodologyDemonstrating, adjusting, and assisting students.Teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, and the student’s process of learning.Class sequencing and class layout.Preparation points for building a yoga class.Meeting the needs of students.4 tools of teaching.Principles of teaching different asanas; standing, balancing, seated, core, backbends, restorative/ cool down poses, etc.Advice for teaching based on Karma Yoga.Combining asana and pranayama for more powerful classes.Teaching various kinds of meditation, from modern mindfulness practices to the classical techniques outlined in the Yoga Sutras.Teaching the philosophy of yoga to beginners.Weaving yogic philosophy into your classes.Accessible yoga – teaching targeted classes (such as yoga to regulate the nervous system) and specific populations, injuries, prenatal and postnatal.Trauma awareness – holding space, safe vocabulary, and asana awareness.The business of yoga and principles of online teaching.Yoga anatomy and physiologySubtle Anatomy (Chakras, Nadis, Energy bodies & Kundalini).Physical Anatomy (Human skeleton, Joint-segments with movement and functions, Muscle tissue and Fascia theory).Functional Anatomy (Main Muscle groups and their functions, Skeletal variations and the influence on Yoga Asana performance, Spinal health, and most common injuries).Human Physiology (The major body systems and organs, special focus on the Respiratory system and the Nervous system).Yoga philosophy, lifestyle and ethicsWhat is Yoga?The purpose of Yoga.Deep look into the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and key verses including Dharana, Bhavana, and Ishwara Pranidhana.Looking at each sutra in detail, translating it, then practicing with it (sadhana), and understanding how to embody it into our life.The 8 limbs of Yoga.History of Yoga.Sat Karma Kriyas (Purification techniques).The Gunas and Ayurveda. Understanding the play of the Gunas and how to increase Sattva (balance).Going beyond the Gunas.Tantra.Meditating on the verses of the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra and how each one can be a way to live life with a greater depth of awareness.Supernatural powers and liberation.The Bhagavad Gita.Buddhism & Yoga including essential teaching: Anatta, 4 noble truths, 8 fold pathHow to include yogic philosophy in our day-to-day living and develop trust in the way life works.PracticumPractice teaching.Receiving feedback.Observing others teaching and listening/giving feedback.To assess your teaching skills and understanding of the course content, you will pass 3 practicums – in week 4, 7, and 10. Each practicum consists of a 60-minute guided yoga class. In addition, you will assist your fellow students as an adjuster.In week 4 and 10, you will also need to take written exams in order to successfully complete the course.Optional extended practicum after graduation.

Weekday Ritual: A Journey of Mind and Body

• Accommodation
• Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
• Daily buffee breakfast and lunch on the first 4 weeks
• Course Manual
• Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner for the last 6 weeks
• Pre and post retreat support from our team
• Teacher training course and certification
• Certificate upon successful completion
• School t-shirt/tote bag
• Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters
• WiFi connection
• 30-day free access to One Yoga Online Studio