200-hour Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training in Greece, Europe

Registered Yoga Schools can continue to offer programs in multiple formats, including 100% in-person, 100% distance learning, or a combination of both, based on what aligns most effectively with the needs and demands of the yoga school.

This 2-week yoga course is a combination of distance and in-person learning, structured into 3 primary sections:

The first section is composed of the self-study portion, which needs to be completed before the training totaling 78 hours. The main modules in this section are anatomy (30hrs), philosophy (30hrs), alignment (9 hrs) and teaching skills (8hrs).

The next section comprises 9 live Zoom classes before the practical course starts,  adding up to 18 hours. These classes will be recorded by us and can be watched at your own pace. However, we recommend that you take them in "real-time" with the teacher. These classes take place 2 months before the course starts. Hint, hint: Sign up in advance!

The third section entails the practical training component, conducted in person, over 2 weeks in Southern Greece, totaling 105 hours.

The total amount of hours: 77hrs + 18hrs + 105hrs = 200hrs

We split our asana classes between Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and Vinyasa Flow Yoga. You will practice 3 Ashtanga and 3 Vinyasa classes per week.

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a pre-set sequence of postures linked by the breath. Through the practice of breathing, postures, and gazing points, the practitioner slowly gains control of the senses and mind. Over time, with repeated practice, it unfolds into a moving meditation. The mind becomes calmer, and slowly we are able to clear away the clutter. That's when the light of yoga begins to shine. This is the transformational beauty of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.

Students will attend 18 hours (9 sessions) of Ashtanga Yoga classes online, before joining the on-location training, so that they are familiar with the practice and sequence.

No two vinyasa classes are alike. The morning Vinyasa classes are designed to complement the theory covered in "Teaching Skills".

In these classes, you will grow as a practitioner, deepen your practice and learn to work with your body in a more skillful and effective way.

Learn fundamental sequencing principles to craft your unique Vinyasa Flow classes. Examine different sequencing strategies for beginners versus intermediate students.

The different types of Vinyasa classes covered are:

• peak pose class
• well-rounded class
• peak per flow

Furthermore, teaching skills can include skills such as how to:

• demonstrate asanas, and maintain group energy.
• modify asanas and work with a mixed level of practitioners class.
• give verbal instructions and use your voice as a yoga teacher.

You will teach in small groups and observe, analyze, and assist in other students’ classes. There will be lots of practical teaching, planning, guidance, and feedback on how to improve all sequencing and teaching skills. Many schools do not offer this module. If you want to be a teacher, this is a MUST.

Some things have to be experienced, like alignment and hands-on assistance. In this module, more than 40 yoga postures will be examined in terms of:

• Correct and safe positioning of the body.
• Common misalignment, "escapes", and tendencies that you may not be aware of.
• Modifications for even the most advanced poses, using props or not, set you on a safe path toward the goal of the pose. This means that wherever your body is now, you will know what is the correct road to take from now on.
• What is the best option that you can offer to your students, based on their level?
• The art of hands-on adjustments. You will get lots of opportunities to practice them with your fellow students. At the same time, you will receive constant feedback from them and your teacher.
• 9 hours of alignment are required to be completed online before joining the 2-week practical yoga teacher training in Greece.

In our opinion hands-on adjustments, pose workshops and student teaching must be in person. Online cannot compare. During these workshops, we will break down complex postures like lotus (Padmasana), headstand (Sirsasana), Chaturanga Dandasana, and jump back & jump through, as they deserve more attention and time.

Learn how to recognize when your body is ready to attempt them, how to progress, and if you choose, how to teach them to others.

We teach pre-requisite steps that include preparation exercises, appropriate warm-ups, and requirements for the full expression of these postures. These classes will bring safety, awareness, and mindfulness to your practice and teaching. They are a game-changer 🙂

You don't need to go to (insert exotic-sounding location ) to learn about the anatomy of the knee. Honesty, it would be better if you didn’t.  Anatomy will be presented in the self-study format with the ideal goal of finishing it before the immersive training in Greece begins. You will study at your own pace, take the assignment test, and earn a 30-hour certificate for your dedicated efforts.

Students will be using David Kyle's online program, which holds accreditation from Yoga Alliance. David Kyle is an authorized Level 2 Ashtanga Teacher and an anatomy guru. He is well known for making this subject accessible and comprehensive to the average person.

You will explore the ancient wisdom of yoga philosophy, including the study of yoga texts and concepts.

The philosophy segment will be conducted in an online format, to be completed before the training in Greece starts. This online module covers 30 hours.

Topics covered are Yoga history, Patanjali's yoga sutras, subtle body, Chakras, the history of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Yamas, and Niyamas.

You will be introduced to Pranayama and Meditation techniques rooted in ancient tantric traditions through a structured and simple approach. You will start every morning with these practices so you can feel grounded and ready for the rest of the day.

Upon completing the course, you will be equipped with practices that you can use in your everyday life.

The instructions in this course are in the English language, however, you don't need to be proficient in English. People of all backgrounds who are passionate about yoga are invited to join our 2-week yoga teacher training program, and we especially encourage individuals dealing with injuries to attend. Besides, who doesn't have injuries, right?

What's most important is that the applicant arrives with an open mindset, a genuine enthusiasm for acquiring knowledge, and readiness to embrace the role of the student. Should these values resonate with you, we welcome you with open arms.

This course is not a yoga holiday 😀 You will be asked to actively participate, study, and be present. You have to fulfill all course requirements to graduate successfully. At the end of the course, there will be a written exam and a practical exam in the form of peer teaching.

​Upon successful completion of all assignments, you will receive a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certificate of completion and be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance USA and Yoga Alliance UKas a 200-hr Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200).

The Yoga Alliance certification means that you can secure a job, anywhere in the world. By going with a non-YA certified school, you restrict yourself to studios that do not require YA certification. Is it worth the risk?