50 Hour Ashtanga YTT Yoga Teacher Training in Thailand
Dive into our transformative 50-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 coveted 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 asana instruction in the ashtanga series
- Daily pose clinics and workshops
- Exploration of the philosophical concepts that inform our ashtanga practice.
- Study of the ashtanga counting and system and all associated sanskirt 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 50-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. Orientation and opening 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 |
|---|---|
| May 18 - May 25, 2025 | April 19, 2025 |
INSTRUCTORS
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.
Aime McDonald
E-RYT® 500
Aime discovered Ashtanga Yoga by accident in 2008 and quickly became dedicated to the practice.
After regular practice in Halifax, Canada, and further training in Doha, Qatar—where she earned her 500-hour advanced TT with Valerie Jeremijenko, she began teaching and assisted in 5 ashtanga-based teacher training programs in addition to many other programs. Aime deepened her studies with trips to India and Greece.
Aime spent two months in Mysore, India studying with Saraswatthi Jois, and now maintains a daily practice under Nea Ferrier at Ashtanga Yoga Dubai, where she teaches and assists in the Mysore room. She is passionate about sharing the transformative power of Ashtanga Yoga with students.
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What's Included
- 7 nights of accommodation.
- Two healthy vegan / vegetarian meals.
- 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.
- 15% Discount off a yoga or detox retreat within a year of the completion of your training.
- 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 with option to join other classes |
| 11:00 – 1.30 pm | Art of Teaching Ashtanga |
| 1.30 – 2.30 pm | Lunch |
| 2.30 – 4:30 pm | History/ Theory/ Workshop |
| 4.45 – 6.15 | Evening Meditation |
| 6:15pm | Dinner and Rest |
PRICING
| Type of Accommodation | USD | Early Bird |
|---|---|---|
| No accommodation | $850 | $750 |
| Dorm Accommodation (3-Bed Shared) | $995 | $895 |
| Shared room each (when booked together) | $1015 | $915 |
| Garden Room (Private) | $1140 | $1040 |
| Elevated Bungalow (Private) | $1200 | $1100 |
- Starts at $850 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 250 will reserve your spot.
- 10% discount for Alumni and 15% discount for Thai nationals and residents
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