200 hours Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course

Green Yoga International is pleased to present a new 200-hour yoga teacher training designed around the energy and popularity of Vinyasa flow and the Ashtanga primary series. After many years of offering multi-style trainings, the team has created a program that reflects the direction of today’s yoga world while staying rooted in depth, discipline, and tradition.

This immersive 21-day course is designed to support dedicated practitioners on the path to becoming confident, highly qualified teachers. It is certified by Yoga Alliance USA and UK, a credential recognized worldwide for teaching yoga. The curriculum has been shaped through extensive study of yoga texts and years of practical experience in yoga techniques.

All yoga seekers are warmly invited to join, whether the goal is to step into teaching or to deepen a personal practice through this modern approach to yoga.

Course duration

200 hours / 21 days

Certified by

Yoga Alliance

Type of course

5 Modules, Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training Course

Level

Beginner & Intermediate

Location venue

Green Life Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat Center, Mallorca Island, Spain

Vinyasa Flow

Get certified in 21 days

The training places its main emphasis on Vinyasa flow (60%), with the Ashtanga primary series making up 20% and restorative/yin practices 20% to create balance. Students will explore one of the most current and widely practiced styles of yoga, developing awareness of breath and movement to support clarity in mind, body, and spirit.

The course preserves the essence of a multi-style curriculum while bringing together the most essential aspects of yoga. It creates a bridge between East and West, science and spirituality, practice and teaching.

Vinyasa Flow

• Learn to professionally teach 60-minute Vinyasa Flow yoga classes
• Practice a variety of Vinyasa sequences
• Develop safe adjustments and corrections during class
• Study alignment and break down each pose to understand the biomechanics of the asanas
• Learn injury prevention and how to offer customized modifications
• Explore sequencing strategies to create classes that feel creative and unique

Ashtanga primary series

• Practice the primary series of Ashtanga Vinyasa (K. Pattabi Jois)
• Learn to guide both modified and full primary series
• Deepen your own practice through Mysore style with hands-on support from experienced teachers
• Learn safe adjustments and assists to help students reach their potential
• Modify challenging poses for yourself and your future students
• Key points: Ujjajji breath, dristhi, and bhandas

Yin and Restorative Yoga

• Balance the active energy of Vinyasa and Ashtanga with calming yin yoga and restorative yoga practices
• Practice yin yoga for a meridian and chakra-opening experience
• Support healing and mental calm
• Use props to enrich your yin and restorative practice
• Understand functional anatomy and skeletal variation in yin yoga
• Increase flexibility through stretching and longer holds
• Learn the basic principles of yin yoga

Inversion Immersion

• Learn and master headstand, tripod, and handstand
• Experience the benefits of inversion poses
• Study safe entry and exit methods for headstand (Sirsasana)
• Explore different variations of headstand and tripod
• Learn techniques for handstand (adho mukha vrksasana) with courage and strength
• Use props such as wall support, blocks, straps, and partner assistance
• Build core strength and coordination of body and mind

Special Masterclasses

• Learn jump backs and jump throughs in Surya Namaskar A and B, from standing and seated postures to chaturanga and back again
• Practice the drop back from standing and work through fear
• Gain the knowledge to assist other students with drop backs
• Work on hip flexibility through playful hip openers, yoga games, and props

Meditation-Pranayama-Bhakti

• Begin the day with silent meditation and mantra chanting
• Detox through daily pranayama techniques
• Experience bhajan-kirtan with live music
• Take part in Havan, a fire ceremony for invoking energy
• Practice Ajapa-japa, the repetition of mantra
• Release through ecstatic dance
• Explore yoga nidra, Kundalini meditation, and chakra theory
• Practice Trataka, candlelight meditation
• Connect with nature on a weekly silent meditation walk

Acro Yoga Workshop

• Build trust through partner work and playful practice
• Start with partner yoga and fun games
• Learn the basics of acroyoga: base, flyer, and spotter
• Practice popular acro postures such as throne, bird, airplane, and backbends

Ayurveda Workshop

• Study the foundations, principles, and theory of ayurveda
• Explore the three doshas: vata, pitta, and kapha
• Understand the relationship between ayurveda and yoga
• Learn the five elements: agni, akasha, vayu, prithvi, and jala
• Review diet and nutrition according to ayurveda
• Apply ayurvedic principles to support healing and daily lifestyle choices

Thai Massage Workshop

• Enjoy a special Thai yoga massage workshop to rejuvenate the body
• Learn techniques that can enrich your teaching
• Practice in teams and experience both giving and receiving massage
• Relax tired muscles and reduce stress and anxiety

200 hour program

The curriculum has been redefined to meet Yoga Alliance USA & UK standards while drawing on the team’s own expertise in yoga.

The main goal is to prepare future teachers physically and spiritually, so they are ready to practice and teach independently. The training builds the foundations for becoming a skilled and well-rounded yoga teacher.

The program is organized into five modules: Yoga teaching techniques, teaching methodology and yogic lifestyle, philosophy, anatomy and physiology, and practice.

There are 180 contact hours during the three-week training. In addition, each student must submit one article during or after the course and complete theory homework. These are counted as 20 non-contact hours.

Daily schedule

• 07:00 – 08:00 am: Meditation, kirtan & satsang
• 08:00 – 08:30 am: Tea & coffee break
• 08:30 – 10:30 am: Vinyasa flow/Ashtanga primary series
• 10:30 – 12:00 am: Brunch & rest
• 12:00 – 13:00 am: Philosophy/Teaching methodology class
• 13:00 – 15:00 pm: Asana clinic/Adjustment/Practicum
• 15:00 – 16:30 pm: Tea & snacks break & swimming pool time
• 16:30 – 18:00 pm: Special masterclasses/Yin-restorative yoga
• 18:00 – 19:00 pm: Dinner
• 19:00 – 21:00 pm: Meditation/counseling/group discussion

Location

The training takes place at the newly opened Green Yoga Retreat Center on the east coast of Mallorca, Spain. This peaceful rural hotel offers an ideal setting for a deep yoga immersion.

Upcoming dates and booking

• 2023 17 July to 6 August: Fully booked
• 2023 30 October to 19 November: Fully booked
• Seats and dates can be selected during the booking process.
• 2024 Dates coming soon.

Price options

• Dorm, 6 bed: €2.300
• Triple room: €2.500
• Twin share room: €2.700
• AC twin room with ensuite bathroom: €2.900
• Single room: €3.000

For groups of three or more booking accommodation together, each person receives a €50 discount.

Includes

• Course fee
• Course manual and materials
• 20 nights of accommodation
• Welcome gift & Kriya Set
• 2 vegan meals: brunch and dinner (Sunday excluded)
• 2 servings of herbal tea/coffee, plus fruits and healthy snacks
• Pick-up and drop-off from Manacor Bus station
• Wifi access
• Free use of the swimming pool

Booking process / Next steps

1. Date: Check out and select your YTTC dates
2. Price options: Choose between the 4 price options
3. Apply online: Fill in the application form
4. Confirmation: After review, an email will confirm your application
5. Deposit: Pay €300 + 4.4% PayPal fees to confirm your booking