RYT200 Yoga Teacher Training 2026-2027

Pranama’s foundational RYT200 teacher training begins a new cycle in November 2026. This year’s teaching team brings together experienced, long-standing teachers and notable guest stars who will open up the diverse world of yoga from their own perspectives. The training is designed to be both deep and comprehensive, offering a broad overview of different yoga traditions and the art of teaching.

The training period runs from November 2026 to August 2027. The program takes place as monthly 3–4 day weekend trainings. During the course, participants are also expected to complete around 30 self-directed yoga classes, along with homework, teaching practice, and the required reading. All of this is woven into a holistic learning experience.

Weekend themes:

• Asana practice: flow, yin, and restorative yoga
• Foundations of human anatomy and physiology
• Class planning, structure, assists, and the use of props
• Yoga philosophy, history, and cultural background
• Energy anatomy and the principles of Katonah yoga
• Somatics and the nervous system
• Ethics in teaching and professional development
• Aerial yoga: supported by silk practice
• Final thesis, certificate, and graduation celebration

Each module also features a top-level guest teacher who shares expertise in a particular field, such as Kundalini, Flow, Yin, or other practices. The training covers a wide range of methods: flow, hatha, vinyasa, yin, pranayama, mantra, meditation, mudras, rituals, aerial yoga, Katonah yoga, and restorative yoga. Participants will also explore creative sequencing, managing different levels of practice, and the business and ethics of teaching.

TEACHING

Teaching calls for sensitivity in noticing the body’s needs and the ability to create a safe environment. Professional skill builds compassion and the courage to remain authentically oneself. This training supports a deeper understanding of different body types, hands-on assisting techniques, and the role of props when working with special needs. The aim is to develop the capacity to be an effective teacher while also daring to be fully yourself.

Price:

• Early bird price: 3790€ incl. VAT 25,5%
• Regular price: 3990€

Included in the price:

• Comprehensive study materials and a shared Discord community
• Attendance in every part of the training
• Support, community spirit, and a professional network

Applications, questions and reflections

In your application, we would like to hear your name, date of birth, how yoga found you, what it means in your life, and why you wish to join the teacher training. This helps us get to know you better.

Trainers

Lead trainer

Elisa Kuuttila

Elisa is a founding member of Pranama yoga studio, the owner of Pranama in Helsinki, a pioneer in aerial yoga, and Finland’s first certified SUP yoga and Katonah Yoga teacher. She has traveled the world on retreats and has taught full-time since 2012, while working as a trainer since 2014.

Yoga history and philosophy

Matti Rautaniemi

Matti is a scholar of religious studies, non-fiction author, and journalist who has studied the theory and practice of yoga since 2005. He wrote the first Finnish-language book on the history of yoga and hosts the Maailmanpuu podcast.

Anatomy

Teemu Eguavoen

Teemu is the founder of Helsinki Body Mechanics, a sports masseur and osteopath who has also taught anatomy at the Finnish Sports Massage Institute.

Energy anatomy

Eva Estlander

Eva combines Yin and Vinyasa yoga into Yinasa. Her teaching style is gentle and subtly spiritual, with a strong sense of embodied sensitivity. She lived in Mexico for seven years, leading international retreats before returning home in 2018.

Somatics

Riikka Wilson

Riikka is an internationally certified holistic practitioner who works with nervous system regulation and trauma healing. She is also a pilates and l