200H Yoga Teacher Training

Open the door to a deeper personal practice and discover fresh perspectives through a structured 200-hour teacher training in Zurich. This Yoga Alliance-recognized program at Planet Yoga offers an in-depth journey into both dynamic Vinyasa and restorative Yin Yoga, while expanding your understanding of yoga far beyond the physical postures.

A key part of the training is learning how to transform knowledge into clear, authentic, and inspiring teaching. You will have the chance to teach your first classes, receive direct feedback, and gradually shape your own distinctive teaching style. Whether your goal is to teach yoga professionally or simply to experience it more deeply in your own life, this training can open new horizons for your practice and your self-understanding.

Yoga styles in focus

Vinyasa Yoga is a powerful and aesthetically flowing style rooted in the Indian Ashtanga-Vinyasa system of Shri K. Pattabhi Jois and further developed in the 1980s. It challenges the body, builds strength, and brings vitality, with the aim of supporting mental clarity and overall wellbeing on every level.

Yin Yoga is a passive, deep, and restorative style developed by Paul Grilley. It focuses on floor-based postures held for longer periods, allowing the body to stretch into the deeper fascia, release chronic tension, and increase mobility.

Training structure

All classes, together with the dedicated intensive week, take place in the heart of Planet Yoga. The training is divided into seven weekend modules and one intensive week. Over eight months, you will be guided in a systematic and focused way into the art of teaching both Vinyasa and Yin Yoga.

100 hours: Yoga concepts

• Asanas (postures): practice and theory combined, including alignment and the physiological and energetic effects of the poses.
• Pranayamas (breathing exercises): an introduction to the foundations of different breathing techniques for self-regulation.
• Dhyana (meditation): developing concentration and inner peace.
• Kriyas (cleansing techniques): practices for cleansing the body and the mind.
• Basic Sanskrit terms: understanding classical terminology.
• Chanting: the powerful practice of mantra singing.

20 hours: Yoga anatomy & physiology

• Insight into the body’s complex systems.
• Specific anatomy for yoga.
• How the exercises affect the organism.
• Contraindications and safety.
• Introduction to yoga therapy.

30 hours: Teaching methodology

• Planning class structure and meaningful sequences.
• Assisting techniques and hands-on support.
• Teaching concepts and didactics.
• Ethical foundations of the teaching profession.

30 hours: Yoga philosophy

• The history and origins of yoga.
• Introduction to key traditional texts, including the Veda, Upanishads, Samkhya, Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita, Buddhism, and Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
• Applying yoga philosophy in modern daily life.

20 hours: Practicum

• Teaching as the lead teacher.
• Giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Assisting other teachers.
• Final exam: you will teach your own 90-minute class.

The teaching team

Bettina Walter – head of training for the 200H and 300H TT, owner of Planet Yoga AG, former professional dancer, yogini for more than 20 years, with 25 years of experience in dance, yoga, and Thai massage therapy.

Johannes Glarner – teacher for the 200H TT, lecturer in yoga and yoga philosophy at Instituto de Empresa in Madrid, co-founder of the Zurich Yoga College, and mantra singer.

Brigitte Hauser – teacher for the 200H TT and head of the 50H Yin TT. She trained with Remo Rittiner, Paul Grilley, Biff Mithoefer, and Josh Summers, among others. She has been teaching since 2005 and works as a yoga therapist, process-oriented coach, and hypnotherapist.

Costs and registration

Early bird price: CHF 4100 | Regular price: CHF 4600. In both cases, the CHF 500 registration fee is included. Your place is secured with full payment. Installment payment is available on request.

The fee includes a detailed written manual. Recommended specialist literature is not included. The intensive week at Planet Yoga is already included in the training price.

One karma place is available: if you help in the studio for around one hour on each course day, you will receive a discount on the course fee. This support is intended specifically for participants with limited financial resources.