THAILAND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Join our Yoga Alliance–Certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Thailand. Immerse yourself in tropical nature, daily practice, and the journey of becoming a teacher.
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Discover your path as a yoga teacher in Thailand!
Join us off the coast of Thailand for a transformational Yoga Alliance-certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, hosted at the beautiful Arcana.
Nestled in the lush jungle hills of Koh Phangan, this peaceful retreat sanctuary offers sweeping views of the island’s tropical landscape and ocean beyond. The serene natural setting creates the perfect environment to step away from daily distractions and fully immerse yourself in your advanced yoga journey.
At School Yoga Institute, our trainings go far beyond learning poses. Over the course of this immersive experience, you will explore yoga philosophy, embodied practice, meditation, and the art of teaching within a supportive and inspiring community.
With a maximum of 20 students, our training offers a supportive environment dedicated to personal evolution and professional development. Whether you wish to deepen your practice or feel called to share yoga with others, our proven curriculum, supportive community, and intentional mentorship will guide you every step of the way.
Located in the vibrant yoga community of Koh Phangan, Arcana KPG offers a unique balance of nature, tranquility, and connection.
Surrounded by lush jungle and open skies, the retreat provides a peaceful sanctuary where students can slow down and fully engage with the transformational process of yoga teacher training.
Each day begins with meditation and yoga practice in the open-air shala overlooking the tropical landscape. After nourishing meals prepared with fresh local ingredients, students dive into lectures on philosophy, anatomy, alignment, and teaching methodology.
Evenings may include restorative practices, group reflection, or quiet time, enjoying the natural beauty of the island.
With smaller group sizes, this training offers a deeply supportive learning environment where students can grow both personally and as teachers.
THAILAND DETAILS
DATES:
Yoga Practice:
Vinyasa & Hatha flow sequence.
Meals:
3 Vegetarian meals per day (Vegan available)
Skill Levels:
All Levels.
Certification:
Worldwide recognized Yoga Alliance certificate.
Location:
Arcana Wellness Center, Koh Phangan, Thailand
INSIDE OUR Core Curriculum
During our Thailand Yoga Teacher Training program you will:
- Work through the traditional Peruvian Medicine Wheel in a process of self-inquiry, discovery and personal transformation.
- Learn to teach two Asana sequences: Sadhana Vinyasa and Sadhana Hatha flows, as well as guidance on creating your sequences.
- Live the yogic lifestyle, deepening your Sadhana, personal spiritual practice.
- Incorporate daily Meditation, Pranayama, and Asana.
- Explore the Art of Teaching through interactive daily workshops and learn through peer-teaching starting day one.
- Participate in daily Satsang, evening gatherings. Learning traditional Kirtan chants from India and the rest of the world.
- Participate in traditional ceremonies: Full-Moon, New-Moon, Letting-Go Ceremony, Traditional Andean Gratitude (despacho), and/or Cacao Ceremony, and other traditional ceremonies.
- Ethics for Yoga Teachers
- Study Yoga Anatomy & Physiology and incorporate these principles into your teaching and practice.
- Study selected Yoga Sutras in depth.
- Learn the foundation and historical background of yoga philosophy.
- Explore Chakras, Bandhas and energetic anatomy in theory and in application to your practice and your teaching.
- Study Ayurvedic Philosophy & Medicine, while studying and living the Yogic Diet.
- Focus on integrating Yoga into your life through daily Spiritual Lessons.
- Introduction to Conscious Business and discuss Tools for developing the business of yoga ant take it to the marketplace.
- Learn and integrate holistic health modalities such as massage, energy healing, nutrition, and other forms.
- Our training programs are taught in English.
TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR 200-HOUR GRADUATES
Read reviews and testimonials from our students and graduates
I am incredibly grateful to everyone at SYI for creating such a thoughtful and meaningful program. Whether I end up teaching in a studio, at a retreat, or simply sharing yoga with the people around me, I know the lessons I learned at Mystical Yoga Farm will stay with me…
Taylor shares her transformational journey during her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica with School Yoga Institute.
I am grateful for my family, who helped get me there, and the SYI community who did everything in their power to uplift me. I have built a habit of doing morning Asana, meditation, breathwork, and mantra with my mala beads. I can confidently say this program has changed my…
My experience with School Yoga Institute’s 2026 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal was stellar. The instructors were amazing and they were the main highlight of my experience. They also made me feel comfortable being my authentic self and being vulnerable throughout the training.
I learned so much from this program. It has taught me and given me the tools I need to teach a Hatha flow and a Vinyasa flow. I have earned an understanding of yoga and meditation and the powerfully positive role they can play in a person’s daily life. Mostly,…
My 200 hour YTT at the Mystical Yoga Farm was everything I wanted and more. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to come here. Our facilitators were absolutely lovely. I felt so seen and cared for, their passion and dedication to the yogic path is clearly felt.…
My experience with this Yoga Teacher Training was amazing. I went into this training without any expectations other than that I was going to be immersed into the world of yoga.. All were the perfect ways to integrate the teachings. It was truly like a dream.
I chose School Yoga Institute because it seemed like they valued the true meaning of yoga. In other words, it seemed to me that the training wasn’t just going to be one big lecture on how to properly do poses but rather a whole spiritual endeavor and experience… and thankfully,…
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A DAY IN YOUR thailand yoga TRAINING
Schedules may vary
- 6:00 – 9:00 – Guided Meditation/Pranayama/Asana
- 9:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast and Self Sadhana
- 10:00 – 11:00 – Spiritual lesson/Intention of the day
- 11:00 – 12:00 – Yoga Sutras/Yoga Anatomy
- 12:00 – 2:00 – Snack and Self Sadhana
- 2:00 – 3:00 – Special Topics
- 3:00 – 6:00 – Art of Teaching and Art of Touch
- 6:00 – 7:00 – Dinner and Self Sadhana
- 7:00 – 8:00 – Satsang (Sacred Circle)
WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL UNIQUE
What a potent time in the world to feel the call to become a yoga teacher! The journey begins right here and right now – searching the internet for a unique experience that sparks your destiny’s curiosity. You are here for a reason. We offer experiences that gift students with so much more than just a certification.
Click on each of the tabs to learn more about what makes our Yoga Teacher Training Programs unique.
Our school is deeply influenced by Peruvian Medicine Wheel. This is a significant reason why many say that SYI is much more than just a yoga teacher training. We provide students with a spiritually driven course that goes far beyond Asana (the physical postures of yoga). Through The Peruvian medicine wheel and ceremonies, we connect to the shadows of our past to understand how our patterns shape and feed our current state and perspective. We develop powerful inner tools and rewrite the personal narratives that keep us stuck, giving way to a new perspective and lasting change in our lives.
School Yoga Institute started over 20 years ago and has contributed to hundreds of lives being transformed along the way! As a spiritually focused organization, we are built upon a foundation of love, radical self-acceptance, personal growth, and deep connection. Our Alumni family is vast and continues to blossom throughout the world. Once you complete an SYI course, you’re family for life! We feel honored to do this work and continue to be inspired by each student and the uniqueness of their story.
We recognize that yoga should be accessible to every body! Wherever there is inequality, there is work to do. We offer yoga scholarships for all our yoga teacher training programs and SYI is committed to amplifying and empowering the voices of people of color and folks who identify as BIPOC, LBGTQIA+, and members of marginalized communities.
As an organization, we are very selective about the sacred locations we choose to host our YTTs. We are grateful and humbled to hold these courses around the world on many different continents. We want the people who have grown up in these communities to have a chance to experience our programs at a discounted rate, so we offer 50% off for anyone who is from each location. For example, if you are from Central America, you have access to our programs in Guatemala and Costa Rica at a 50% tuition discount!
We truly can’t say enough about our incredible yoga facilitators. Like our course offerings, our facilitators are located all around the globe! Each one of our diverse world-class facilitators has completed 500-hour YTT and offers a plethora of experience and wisdom. We wouldn’t be who we are without them!
We love our team and we love what we do! If you have ever sent us an e-mail, requested a phone call, or reached out with questions, chances are you’ve heard back from our co-owner and operator, Keri Pennell!
Keri, and Co-Owner and facilitator Jed, pour their hearts and souls into this community and deeply care for each student’s journey and experiences. We call Keri our Mystical Mama! A vegan chef, wife, and mother of four, Keri’s leadership is contagious and welcoming! She’s joined by an incredibly supportive team of SYI visionaries!
At School Yoga Institute we are grateful to work with numerous international locations as passionate about sustainability as us. In our travels we make an effort to off-set emissions, during our yoga teacher training we provide students with the knowledge, means and opportunity to delve into self inquiry of the impact of their current lifestyle and an introduction to living more sustainably.
THAILAND YTT TUITION & ACCOMMODATION
TUITION
$ 2200
Pay in Full
$ 2400
Payment Plan
ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS
$ 1200 – Quad Room
$ 1900 – Double Room
$ 2500 – Private room
NOTE: Prices above do not include airfare, additional reading materials or day off excursions. Email us to learn more about scholarships and payment options.
EXTRA BENEFITS + BONUS MATERIALS
Over $1800 value!
- Lifetime access to our 200-hour online teacher training program.
- Access to our Online Membership with weekly classes, support, etc.
- Discounts on all 300hr and continuing education courses.
- Cacao Ceremony.
- Access to both print and PDF copies of the teaching materials.
MEET YOUR THAILAND FACILITATORS
These are our upcoming YTT dates and facilitators. Click on each facilitator’s photo below to learn more about them.
Nov 4 – 24, 2026 with Tessa and Jed
Jan 6 – 26, 2027 with Javi & Emily
Jun 1 – 21, 2027 with Javi and Brandi
Nov 4 – 24, 2027 with Vanessa & Sarah
Our Thailand Location – Arcana Wellness Village
Join us off the coast of Thailand for a transformational Yoga Teacher Training, hosted at the beautiful Arcana.
Nestled in the lush jungle hills of Koh Phangan, this peaceful retreat sanctuary offers sweeping views of the island’s tropical landscape and ocean beyond. The serene natural setting creates the perfect environment to step away from daily distractions and fully immerse yourself in your advanced yoga journey.
Located in the vibrant yoga community of Koh Phangan, Arcana KPG offers a unique balance of nature, tranquility, and connection.
Surrounded by lush jungle and open skies, the retreat provides a peaceful sanctuary where students can slow down and fully engage with the transformational process of yoga teacher training.
Each day begins with meditation and yoga practice in the open-air shala overlooking the tropical landscape. After nourishing meals prepared with fresh local ingredients, students dive into lectures on philosophy, anatomy, alignment, and teaching methodology.
Evenings may include restorative practices, group reflection, or quiet time, enjoying the natural beauty of the island.
With smaller group sizes, this training offers a deeply supportive learning environment where students can grow both personally and as teachers.
WHAT ELSE YOU’LL LEARN IN OUR YTT
IN-DEPTH MEDITATION TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICE // MEDITATION
Meditation allows you to connect with your divine self by calming and observing the mind. During the training, you’ll explore various meditation techniques, establishing a daily practice and learning how to guide others confidently. You’ll also delve into the physiological and philosophical benefits of regular meditation.
EXPERIENCE OF DIFFERENT PRANAYAMAS TECHNIQUES // PRANAYAMA
Pranayama, the observance of breath, helps deepen your connection to life force energy. In this training, you’ll practice breath awareness, learn pranayama philosophy, and discover techniques to enhance both your personal practice and your teaching.
DAILY ASANA PRACTICE // ASANA
You’ll practice two yoga flows—Hatha and Vinyasa—covering over 75 postures, including three variations of Sun Salutations. Through daily asana practice and labs, you’ll refine your understanding of alignment and movement, preparing to safely guide students.
YOGA PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy sessions explore the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali, along with Buddhist, Zen, and Shamanic teachings. You’ll learn yoga’s history, the 4 paths, and Patanjali’s 8 limbs, gaining a comprehensive understanding of yoga’s philosophical roots.
ART OF TEACHING & ART OF TOUCH
You’ll develop your teaching voice by practicing alignment cues, sequencing, and adjustments. From day one, you’ll teach mini-sequences, building confidence to guide full Hatha and Vinyasa classes by the end of training.
AYURVEDA
As yoga’s sister science, Ayurveda provides a holistic approach to wellness. You’ll be introduced to its ancient practices, gaining tools to embody a nourishing and supportive lifestyle.
YOGA ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
You’ll learn both physical and energetic anatomy, including the body’s functions and systems, as well as chakras, nadis, and prana. This deep understanding will elevate your teaching and awareness of the body.
PERUVIAN MEDICINE WHEEL
Our training focuses on personal growth, using the Peruvian Medicine Wheel to provide tools for empowerment and spiritual expansion, guiding you on a transformative journey.
KRIYA YOGIC CLEANSING
Kriya yoga is a system designed to purify the body and mind, deepening the connection between mind and spirit. During the 200-hour program, you’ll be introduced to various cleansing methods that enhance your practice.
KIRTAN, BHAJAN, MANTRA AND CHANTING
Chanting, one of the earliest yoga practices, opens the throat and heart energies. Kirtan and Bhajan foster self-connection and community while also teaching Sanskrit and Hindu philosophy.
CACAO, FIRE & MOON CEREMONIES
Ceremonies honor sacred traditions and moments. In our training, you will experience cacao and fire ceremonies, and learn how to hold ceremonial space for your community. Some facilitators may also guide lunar and journey ceremonies.
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