200 Hour
Ashtanga Yoga
Teacher Training
A Yoga Alliance Certified immersive residential teacher training rooted in the authentic Ashtanga Parampara — the lineage of Rama Mohana Brahmachari, Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, and the Mysore tradition.
Yoga Alliance Hours
Days Immersive
Batches in 2026
Registered Yoga School
Upcoming Batches — 2026
Each batch is limited in seats. Early registration secures your preferred dates and early-bird fee.
Yoga Alliance USA & Yoga Alliance International certified upon completion · RYS 200
Fee Structure
Early bird seats are limited and not date-based — they fill quickly. Register early to secure the lower fee.
What is Included
in the Fee?
At Samavaya Ashram, we believe in providing a complete and immersive Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training experience. Your course fee includes everything you need to fully embrace the traditional yogic lifestyle during your stay at our residential yoga ashram.
Also Included
- • Yogic Kriya Kit
- • Ashtanga Yoga TTC Manual
- • Samavaya Uniform
- • Notebook and a Pen
- • WiFi Facility
Yoga Alliance Certification
Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive an internationally recognized Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Certification. As a graduate of a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS), you become eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a trusted and qualified yoga teacher worldwide.
Exclusive Samavaya Alumni Network
Become a lifelong member of the Samavaya Alumni Network, a vibrant global community of yoga practitioners and teachers. Alumni receive priority access to advanced teacher training courses, workshops, retreats, and continuing education opportunities.
Residential Accommodation
Comfortable accommodation is included for the entire duration of your Residential Yoga Teacher Training. If you wish to extend your stay before or after the course, we are happy to assist with arrangements, subject to availability.
Nutritious Ayurvedic Sattvic Meals
Enjoy three freshly prepared Sattvic meals each day, thoughtfully designed according to Ayurvedic principles to nourish the body and mind. Our meals are balanced, wholesome, and protein-rich to support your yoga practice.
Airport Pickup from Bangalore
Complimentary transportation from Bangalore International Airport to the ashram is included. Simply share your flight details with us before your journey, and our team will arrange your pickup. Return transportation can be arranged separately.
Complete Yoga TTC Curriculum
Full Yoga Alliance curriculum covering Asana Practice, Pranayama & Meditation, Asana Clinic and Alignment, Yoga Philosophy, Ayurveda, Anatomy and Physiology, Teaching Methodology, and Practicum.
Eligibility for Training
The Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training program is not designed for complete beginners. To join, you should have at least one year of consistent personal yoga practice to safely deepen your Ashtanga Yoga journey.
This course is ideal for dedicated practitioners and aspiring yoga teachers who want to refine their practice, deepen their understanding of Ashtanga Yoga, and pursue a structured path toward a professional teaching career.
Why Should You Join
Ashtanga TTC?
Enrolling in an Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training is more than earning a certification — it is an opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the world’s most authentic yogic traditions.
At Samavaya Ashram, our Yoga Alliance Certified Ashtanga Teacher Training honours the lineage of Ashtanga Yoga, inspired by Rama Mohana Brahmachari, passed down through Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, and rooted in the traditional Mysore-style practice.
Our curriculum blends traditional wisdom with a structured modern approach, including daily practice, Mysore sessions, philosophy, pranayama, meditation, anatomy, and teaching methodology. Students develop strength, flexibility, discipline, and self-awareness.
Whether you aim to become a Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher or deepen your personal practice, this course offers an authentic foundation. Set in the peaceful environment of our residential school in India, it provides an immersive experience for holistic growth of body, mind, and spirit.
Reserve Your Place
The Early Bird Fee is a special discounted tuition offered to students who register early for our Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training. This offer is available for a limited number of seats and is designed to reward students who secure their place in advance.
Please note that the Early Bird Fee is not based on a fixed date or duration. Once the allocated Early Bird seats are filled, the course fee will automatically revert to the standard tuition fee, regardless of the registration date.
As our Residential Yoga Teacher Training programs have limited intake to ensure personalised guidance and quality learning, we encourage you to reserve your seat as early as possible to take advantage of this exclusive offer.
Limited
Once these seats are filled, the fee reverts to standard tuition — regardless of how far the course start date is.
We recommend registering for our 200-Hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training at least 3-4 months before the course commencement. Early registration not only secures your seat but also gives you ample time to prepare for a meaningful and transformative learning experience.
At Samavaya Ashram, our Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training is an intensive residential program that goes beyond learning postures. It is a holistic immersion into the traditional yogic way of life, requiring physical readiness, mental resilience, and a sincere commitment to self-study and practice.
Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive a detailed preparation guide along with recommendations to help you begin your journey before arriving at the ashram. We encourage all participants to establish a consistent practice of at least one hour a day, 5–6 days a week, in the months leading up to the course.
This preparatory phase helps develop the strength, discipline, and consistency needed to fully embrace the training. Students who begin preparing early often arrive with greater confidence, adapt more easily to the intensive schedule, and gain a deeper understanding of the teachings.
At Samavaya, we believe your Yoga Teacher Training begins the day you commit to the path. Registering early is not simply about reserving a place—it is the first step in your transformation as a practitioner and future yoga teacher.
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- Establish consistent personal practice
- Build strength, discipline, and endurance
- Prepare mentally for the intensive schedule
- Receive your pre-course preparation guide
Joining our Yoga Alliance Certified Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training is a simple and straightforward process.
1. Click the “Register Now” button on this page to access the online application form.
2. Complete and submit the registration form with the required details.
3. Once we receive your application, the Samavaya team will send you an email containing the registration fee payment instructions.
4. After your registration fee has been successfully received, you will receive a confirmation email securing your seat in the course.
5. Your confirmation email will also include a comprehensive pre-course preparation guide, designed to help you prepare physically, mentally, and academically before arriving at the ashram. These guidelines ensure that you begin your Residential Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training with confidence and are ready to make the most of this immersive learning experience.
If you have any questions during the registration process, our team will be happy to assist you at every step.
Life at Samavaya
Ashram
Experience the essence of traditional yogic living at Samavaya Ashram, where every day is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself through simplicity, discipline, and nature.
Nestled amidst lush greenery on the peaceful outskirts of Bangalore, our residential yoga ashram offers an environment that naturally supports learning, self-reflection, and inner transformation. Away from the distractions of city life, the campus provides the ideal setting to immerse yourself fully in your Yoga Teacher Training.
Your day begins before sunrise, surrounded by fresh air and the soothing sounds of nature. From intensive yoga practice and meditation sessions to moments of quiet reflection in the open spaces of the ashram, every aspect of the daily routine is designed to cultivate balance, awareness, and harmony.
Life at Samavaya is more than a stay — it is an immersive experience in the yogic way of life, where the rhythm of nature, mindful living, and a supportive community come together to create a space for lasting personal growth.
Course Curriculum
The programme is structured around the traditional teaching schedule — morning Mysore practice anchors each day, supported by systematic theory, pranayama, and contemplative study.
Our Yoga Alliance Certified Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training is rooted in the authentic Ashtanga Yoga Parampara (lineage), preserving the traditional teachings while helping students understand their practical application in modern life.
1. Vinyasa Krama
Derived from the Sanskrit words 'Vi' (in a special way) and 'Nyasa' (to place), Vinyasa Krama is the systematic coordination of breath and movement. In the Ashtanga tradition, every posture is entered, held, and exited through a specific sequence of movements synchronised with the breath. This method generates internal heat, supports detoxification, enhances circulation, and prepares the body, nervous system, and senses for deeper yogic practices.
2. Tristhana
Tristhana refers to the three essential pillars of Ashtanga Yoga practice: Asana (Posture) — developing strength, stability, flexibility, and proper alignment; Pranayama (Breath) — using conscious breathing to regulate prana and calm the nervous system; and Drishti & Mental Focus — cultivating concentration by directing the gaze and steadying the mind. Together, these three elements transform yoga into a moving meditation.
3. Yoga Chikitsa — The Primary Series
Yoga Chikitsa is a carefully structured sequence of approximately 75 postures designed to purify, strengthen, and restore the body from within. Practised through breath-synchronised movement, the series helps detoxify the body, improve spinal alignment, build strength, and increase flexibility. Throughout the course, students progressively learn the Primary Series with emphasis on correct alignment, breath, transitions, modifications, and the traditional methodology of teaching Ashtanga Yoga.
Master classical breathing techniques (Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, Bhastrika), learn energy locks (Mula, Uddiyana, Jalandhara Bandha) to direct vital energy, and explore subtle mudras to quiet the mind and deepen meditation practice.
Explore single-pointed focus techniques that quiet mental chatter, bridge active concentration to spontaneous meditation (Dhyana), and cultivate deep internal awareness.
Study classic philosophical texts, explore the Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga, and understand how ancient yogic principles apply to modern daily life and personal growth.
Practical introduction to traditional purification practices including Jala Neti, Kapalabhati, and Nauli to cleanse the physical channels and prepare the body for advanced pranayama.
Comprehensive study of skeletal alignment, muscular engagement, joint mechanics, and injury prevention tailored specifically to the repetitive movements of Ashtanga Yoga.
Hands-on adjustments clinic, sequencing analysis, voice cultivation, posture breakdown, and practical teaching experience with real-time feedback.
More about Ashtanga
Practice
Gurukulam Method of Teaching
Experience the traditional Gurukul system of learning, where education extends beyond the classroom. Rooted in the timeless Guru–Shishya Parampara, this residential approach fosters close guidance, experiential learning, disciplined living, and the transmission of yogic wisdom, values, and practices directly from teacher to student.
Sanskrit Names & Counting
Learn the Sanskrit names of asanas and traditional Sanskrit counting with correct pronunciation, enabling you to teach classes with authenticity, confidence, and respect for the rich heritage of yoga.
Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers
Discover the foundational principles of Ayurveda and its deep connection with yoga for holistic health and wellbeing. Learn how the Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas, along with diet and daily routines, can support a balanced lifestyle and enhance both your personal practice and your teaching.
Specialised Thematic Classes
Learn to design engaging and purposeful theme-based yoga classes that meet the needs of modern practitioners. Explore class sequencing around specific themes such as spinal mobility, backbends, hip opening, Yin Yoga, and more, while staying rooted in traditional yogic principles and safe teaching practices.
Know Your Teachers
LEAD YOGA TEACHER & SCHOLAR
PhD in History of Yoga · S-VYASA University · Gurukul Trained
Acharya Kamal is a traditional yoga teacher and scholar who trained in the Gurukul system and holds a PhD in the History of Yoga from S-VYASA University. Rooted in the wisdom of the Indian Shastras and years of teaching Yoga Alliance Teacher Training programs, he is committed to preserving and sharing the authentic traditions of yoga through Samavaya
YOGA TEACHER
Experienced Ashtanga Practitioner & Anatomy Specialist
Rebecca blends deep anatomical precision with traditional Ashtanga alignment. With years of dedicated residential practice in Mysore and India, she brings compassion, clarity, and individualized guidance to every practitioner.
YOGA TEACHER
Pranayama & Asana Clinic Specialist
Ashmita guides students through Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Sanskrit mantras, and Dharana meditation techniques. She encourages practitioners to connect their physical practice on the mat to inner self-inquiry.
500-HR REGISTERED YOGA TEACHER
Philosophy, Meditation & Chanting Instructor
Acharya Kamal is a traditional yoga teacher and scholar who trained in the Gurukul system and holds a PhD in the History of Yoga from S-VYASA University. Rooted in the wisdom of the Indian Shastras and years of teaching Yoga Alliance Teacher Training programs, he is committed to preserving and sharing the authentic traditions of yoga through Samavaya
200-hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher
Philosophy, Meditation & Chanting Instructor
Becki is a US-based 500-hour Yoga Alliance Certified teacher with a strong foundation in traditional Ashtanga practice. She completed her 200-hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in India in December 2022, then returned in October 2023 to complete her 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training. Over the years, she has taught in gyms and yoga studios throughout Sacramento, California. She has been part of Ashtanga Yoga Sacramento for the past seven years, where she continues to practice and teach. Her deep love of India, along with a curiosity about life and the nature of the self, fuels her commitment to the ongoing study of yoga’s philosophical foundations. Becki brings a grounded, dedicated approach to teaching, shaped by years of consistent practice, study, and community connection.
Dinacharya —
The Art of Daily Living
Dinacharya, the Ayurvedic concept of ideal daily routine, structures life at Samavaya. Rising before dawn, practising before the world stirs, eating consciously, resting deeply — the schedule is not discipline for its own sake but a structure that reveals the rhythm of the body’s own intelligence.
Why Choose
Samavaya?
Authentic Lineage & Integrity
We are committed to preserving the authenticity and integrity of India's ancient yogic traditions. Our Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training is rooted in the timeless teachings of the Guru–Shishya Parampara, offering students a strong foundation in both the theory and practice of yoga.
Small Batches, Personal Guidance
Designed for sincere practitioners seeking depth rather than just certification, the course combines traditional knowledge with practical teaching methodologies. We maintain small batch sizes, allowing our Acharyas to provide personalised guidance, individual attention, and continuous support throughout your journey.
An Authentic Yogic Lifestyle
At Samavaya, you don't simply learn how to teach yoga — you immerse yourself in an authentic yogic lifestyle that nurtures personal growth, self-discipline, and a lifelong connection with the wisdom of yoga.
Yoga Alliance
Certification
Samavaya Ashram is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance (USA), offering internationally recognised Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training while remaining deeply rooted in the traditional Indian approach to yoga education.
Upon successfully completing the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, graduates become eligible to register as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) with Yoga Alliance, enabling them to teach professionally across the world. The RYT-200 credential is widely recognised internationally and adds significant value for those pursuing a global teaching career.
RYS
REGISTERED YOGA SCHOOL
RYT-200
ELIGIBLE ON COMPLETION
YACEP
CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Attend all sessions without exception
- Actively participate throughout the course
- Complete all assignments on time
- Successfully pass the final assessment
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Frequently Asked
Questions
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What is Samavaya?
Samavaya is a traditional Yoga Teachers Training Institute & Education Center, deeply committed to preserving the authenticity and integrity of Indian Spiritual Traditions. We offer individuals, learners and seekers different curated courses to deepen their knowledge, take up Sadhana and guide in their individual spiritual journey.
Where is the ashram located?
The ashram is located in the outskirts of Bangalore city, situated away from the city hustle and is perfect for a deeper sadhana. It is just 47 Kms away from Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore Airport).
Are your courses Yoga Alliance certified?
Yes. All our TTC programs are Yoga Alliance USA Certified, following the RYS 200/300 standards. Our curriculum and teachers are recognized worldwide.
What certifications will I receive after completing the training?
After successful completion of the training, you will receive a Yoga Teacher Training Certificate from Samavaya registered with Yoga Alliance USA. This certificate will be recognised globally once you register yourself as RYT-200 or 300 in the Yoga Alliance platform as per the respective course you’ve taken.
Can I teach Yoga Internationally after completion of this course?
Yes. All our TTC programs are Yoga Alliance USA Certified, following the RYS 200/300 standards. Our curriculum and teachers are officially recognized worldwide.
Can I get Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Hours (YACEP)?
Yes. After finishing 200 Hrs TTC with us, all subsequent courses (50 Hrs, 100 Hrs, 200 Hrs, 300 Hrs) under Yoga Alliance will be applicable for YACEP.
What happens after I complete the course?
You’ll be part of our global yoga alumni network with ongoing guidance, practice support, and teaching opportunities through our community.
Do I need prior Yoga experience to attend this course?
No prior teaching experience is required. All our courses welcome beginners. However, for the 300-hour TTC, students should have completed a 200-hour certification or possess equivalent practice experience. We also highly encourage students pursuing YTT with us to have a regular practice before coming to the course.
Is the training suitable for beginners?
Absolutely. The 100-hour and 200-hour courses are beginner-friendly. Our teachers guide each student according to their experience and flexibility levels.
Do you provide Airport Pick up or Travel Assistance?
Yes. Airport pick up is applicable in the course fee. We will be collecting your travel information prior to your arrival and will arrange Airport pick up accordingly. In case you need any other travel assistance, do let us know and we can share travel partner details.
Do you provide study materials during the training?
Yes. Each student will be provided with the printed Yoga Teachers Training manual. However we encourage you to take notes during the classes wherever required.
Do I need a visa to join the training?
Yes. Most international students need a tourist visa to enter India. We can provide an invitation letter after your booking to support your visa application if needed. Please follow the rules respective to your country as per Indian Government regarding Visa.
Can I extend my stay after the course?
Yes. Many students stay longer to join our other programs, yoga retreats, or advanced training. However, since rooms always remain booked for the ongoing courses, we recommend you decide and confirm about your stay extension as soon as possible. Extension can be provided only if rooms are available.
What should I bring with me for the course?
Your yoga mat, comfortable yoga clothing, personal toiletries, reusable water bottle, white clothes for ceremonies, and any personal medications you may need.
What food do you serve during the training?
We serve vegetarian, sattvic meals three times a day, freshly cooked using local and seasonal ingredients to support energy, clarity, and balance. We also have Vegan or Gluten free options for anybody who prefers that. For any specific allergy or medical conditions, please let us know prior to coming to the training.
What kind of accommodation do you provide?
We offer clean, comfortable, and safe rooms with private bathrooms and hot water. Rooms are designed to support your yogic lifestyle, simple yet peaceful.
Begin the Journey
that Transforms
Seats are limited in each batch. Register early to secure your early-bird fee and begin your preparation journey.