Practice and Teaching Intensive:
30 Hour Ashtanga YTT
Dive into our intensive 30-Hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training program, meticulously crafted from 35 years of global teaching expertise. This comprehensive training empowers you to deepen your practice and teaching skills across all levels. You’ll explore traditional and contemporary approaches to Ashtanga, including mysore self-practice, first and second series techniques, philosophy, specialised adaptations for women’s bodies at different stages and more.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Elevate your Mysore practice and Ashtanga teaching prowess with these transformative experiences:
• Develop your Mysore practice and understanding of the Mysore system, blending tradition with modern insights.
• Enhance your ability to lead dynamic Ashtanga classes—whether using the classic count or contemporary, trauma-sensitive language—to create an inclusive, empowering environment.
• Explore the alluring world of Ashtanga alignment; refine your adjustment techniques, modifications, and the subtle nuances that transform practice into art.
• Embrace the evolving nature of the Mysore practice, discovering how its principles gracefully adapt across every season of life.
• Immerse yourself in the rich philosophy of Ashtanga with deep, practical explorations of Yoga Sutras and foundational principles like tristana.
• Earn a 50-Hour Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Certificate, recognized internationally, and step into a world of endless possibility.
Unleash your inner Ashtangi, captivate your students, and embody the passion and depth of the Ashtanga journey.
- Comprehensive instruction of the Ashtanga Primary Series, posture by posture
- Daily pose clinics and workshops
- Exploration of the philosophical concepts that inform our ashtanga practice.Â
- Study of the Ashtanga Vinyasa counted method and all associated Sanskrit terms yoga
- Ashtanga yoga and the woman’s changing body
- Ashtanga yoga for self care and self healing
- The yoga lifestyle
- All instruction in English so you must be able to speak and read English at conversational level
- You must be able to participate in a group learning experience and be willing to accept and provide feedback in an objective and constructive way.
- Some ashtanga yoga experience is necessary but you do not have to be advanced.
- To receive 30-hours of Yoga Alliance approved professional development credits you must have 200-hour Yoga teaching certification currently registered with Yoga Alliance
Opening Sunday:
Check-in at 2 pm. Opening session and orientation dinner at 5 pm.
Program Graduation final Saturday.
Check out at 11 am on the final Sunday.
UNTIL NEXT TRAINING
| Training Dates | Early Bird Discount Ends |
|---|---|
| January 4 - 11, 2026 | December 4, 2025 |
| August 2 - 9, 2026 | July 2, 2026 |
INSTRUCTOR
Valerie Jeremijenko
Phd, E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Over the 35 years of her ashtanga practice Valerie has studied with such luminaries as Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, R. Sharath Jois, John Scott, Graeme Northfield, Tim Miller, Dave Oliver, Eddie Stern, Lino Miele, Richard Freeman, and many many others. In addition to 15 plus trips to India to study within this traditional form she is well versed in contemporary yoga practices and anatomy and very interested in the role of yoga in developing sustainable and long term strength, especially for aging bodies. Known for developing systematic and student-focused curriculums she will help you refine your practice and develop your ashtanga teaching skills.
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What's Included
- 7 nights of accommodation.
- Two healthy vegan / vegetarian meals.
- Afternoon yin and sound healing sessions
- Access to salt water pool, steam room, relaxation areas.
- Sunsets and beach walks.
- Unlimited herbal tea and filter water.
- Welcome package and graduation party.
- Assistance with Motorbike and bicycle rental.
- Free Wi-Fi
Accommodation Types
Our mixed gender dorm rooms can accommodate up to 4 people. They are simple yet comfortable and include the basics of what you will need. Just steps from the studio.
We have both private and shared garden rooms. All feature balconies overlooking our lovely garden. Sea breezes will keep you cool.
We have both private and shared garden rooms. All feature balconies overlooking our lovely garden. Sea breezes will keep you cool.
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 – 9:15 am | Morning mysore practice |
| 9:00 – 11:00 am | Breakfast |
| 11:30 – 2.00 pm | Focused Workshops/The Art of Teaching Ashtanga |
| 2.00 pm | Lunch and use of facilities |
| 4:30 pm | Yin Yoga/ Sound healing |
PRICING
| Type of Accommodation | USD |
|---|---|
| No accommodation | $650 |
| Dorm Accommodation (3-Bed Shared) | $795 |
| Garden Room (Private) | $940 |
| Elevated Bungalow (Private) | $1000 |
- Starts at $650 and depends on the type of accommodation (see the table)
- Prices are listed for 1 person
- We are offering you a limited early bird discount of USD $100 on all of our plans if you pay the deposit at least 6 weeks before the training
- A deposit of USD 150 will reserve your spot.
- 15% discount for Thai nationals and residents
Join our Program
30 Hour Ashtanga YTT
- Please follow the instructions below to fill out your application
- Complete this form to confirm with us availability for your desired dates.
- PLEASE ONLY PAY THE BOOKING DEPOSIT AFTER WE HAVE CONFIRMED AVAILABILITY.
- To finalize your booking we will ask for a non-refundable deposit. See our policies here.
- A Deposit of 100 USD is required to guarantee your reservation. You will receive an email our confirmation of availability. Please note we cannot guarantee your reservation until a deposit is received.
- Once reservations are confirmed, the deposit is non-refundable.
- We can only accept guests aged 16 and older.
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