Train to become a yoga teacher with a strong foundation in tradition, teaching methodology, and thoughtful guidance. This training follows Patanjali’s eightfold path, moving from philosophy through asana and pranayama toward meditation. By the end, you will be able not only to teach a yoga class, but also to independently lead a breathwork session and a meditation session.
[Yoga Alliance RYS-200]
Starts 9 January 2026, on Friday afternoons at Station Breda. Maximum 10 participants, with 2 places still available. Use discount code YTT2026 for 100 euro off.
Thorough, practical, and in-depth, this program helps you steadily develop knowledge, skills, and a confident teaching presence. In a small group, you will gain extensive teaching practice while working through five modules that cover the key dimensions of yoga. After each module you receive a partial certificate, and once all five are completed, you receive your RYS 200 diploma.
It offers a safe and warm learning environment with a personal approach. The training was visited by VYN in 2025.
New: our training is recognised by the VYN and is one of only 10 recognised yoga teacher trainings in the Netherlands. This provides a clear quality framework and added confidence in the professional field.
Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Vinyasa Yoga. You will learn how to guide classes responsibly, adapt sequences, and build lessons with care.
“Marlies makes the different parts of yoga clear in an accessible and practical way, with the students’ own experience at the centre.” (VYN visitation 2025)
“Marlies is a deeply dedicated and highly skilled teacher. With love and enthusiasm she shares yoga with her students, creating a safe and warm environment where students feel free to develop in their own way.” (VYN visitation 2025)
Each module combines theory, practice, and reflection. After completing all five modules, you receive the RYS 200 diploma.
Aspiring teachers, dedicated practitioners, coaches, and professionals who want to deepen their practice.
“Curriculum is clear and logically structured.” (VYN visitation 2025)
01 YOGA WISDOM (Tradition and application): philosophy, history, ethics, and how to translate them into teaching. 6 training days · Fridays Jan–Feb. €699.
02 ASANA LAB (Postures & Harmony — yin, hatha, vinyasa): alignment, regressions, progressions, observation, and cueing. Anatomy is covered through an English online program. 8 training days · Fridays Feb–Apr. €899.
03 BREATH MECHANICS (Pranayama and subtle anatomy): breath, diaphragm, regulation, and foundational pranayama. After this module, you can independently guide a 30-minute breathwork session. 6 training days · May–July. €699.
04 MINDFUL MASTERY (Meditation, attention, calm, and facilitation skills): after this module, you can independently guide a 30-minute meditation session. 6 training days · Sep–Oct. €699.
05 STUDIO READY (Everything comes together · class structure, voice use, sequencing, assisting). 7 training days · Oct–Dec. €699.
Total: €3,450.
Marlies Tobias. E-RYT 500 · YACEP · VYN · VMBN · MSc Yoga Therapy in training (VaYU) · Yoga Alliance RYS-200. More than 10 years of experience in yoga teacher trainings, including 4 years as lead teacher in the US. First European student at VaYU. Yoga therapy at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Research presentation at SYR 2023 (Kripalu, US).
Station Breda, next to Starbucks.
Approximately 10 participants.
Study materials and certification.
January 2027.
Friday from 11:00 to 17:30.
Minimum 85%.
Dutch and English.
33 training days, 5 modules.
Can I take modules separately? Yes. Modules 1 to 4 can also be taken individually, each with its own partial certificate. Module 5 (Studio Ready) is only available after completing modules 1 to 4.
What does the training cost? €3,450 for the full program (all 5 modules). Individual modules are also available.
Can I combine the training with work or family life? Yes. The training days are intentionally scheduled on Fridays from 11:00 to 17:30.
Do I need to be highly advanced in yoga already? No. Motivation and a regular practice matter more than years of experience or extreme flexibility. However, at least 1 year of personal yoga practice is required.
Will I be a yoga therapist after this training? No. This is a yoga teacher training, not a medical or therapeutic qualification.
What does VYN recognition mean for me? VYN is the Association of Yoga Teachers in the Netherlands and safeguards the quality of yoga trainings in the country. We are one of the 10 recognised trainings in the Netherlands.
How is anatomy taught? Anatomy is covered through an English-language online program that can be scheduled flexibly alongside the training days.
Not suitable for everyone: This training is not for those looking for a quick course or a casual introduction. We expect commitment, attendance of at least 85%, and dedication to homework and self-study.
BackgroundMarlies Tobias works at the intersection of yoga therapy and clinical research, with a focus on Long COVID and other post-acute infection syndromes (PAIS). She is enrolled in the evidence-based master’s program in Yoga Therapy at Vivekananda Yoga University (VaYU) and takes an evidence-informed approach in her practice: grounded in science, modern stress physiology, and nervous system regulation, while also...
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Station Breda, in de stationshal, naast Starbucks, Gravinnen van Nassauboulevard 37, 4811 BN Breda, Netherlands
Breda
Price
€3,450.00
Sat, Jan 9 – Fri, Apr 9