Students learning together during teacher training

200H Teacher Training

Four weeks of classical Ashtanga and Hatha, on a small Thai island, with a certificate at the end and a voice of your own.

From ฿100,000

Duration
4 weeks, 200 hours
Accreditation
Yoga Alliance — RYS 200, RYS 300, YACEP
Styles
Traditional Ashtanga and Hatha, plus philosophy, anatomy, pranayama and teaching methodology
Deposit
A non-refundable third of the program price (without stay) reserves your place
Early bird
10% off when you register 2 or more months in advance

In short

Blue Chitta's 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is a four-week Yoga Alliance accredited course on Koh Tao, Thailand, rooted in traditional Ashtanga and Hatha. It costs 100,000฿ with meals but without accommodation, or 114,000฿ with an on-site shared room. A non-refundable deposit of one third reserves a place, and booking two months ahead earns a 10% early-bird discount.

How the time is spent.

The shape of the course, as it actually runs.

  1. A day on the training

    • 7:30–8:30 — Kriya & Pranayama
    • 9:15–10:30 — Ashtanga-Vinyasa
    • 10:30–12:00 — Breakfast at Prana Café and break
    • 12:00–1:00 — Theory: philosophy, anatomy or teaching methodology
    • 1:00–2:30 — Lunch at Prana Café and break
    • 2:30–3:30 — Anatomy
    • 4:00–5:00 — Ashtanga alignment
    • 5:45–6:45 — Hatha Yoga
    • 6:45–7:15 — Dinner at Prana Café
    • 7:15–8:15 — Yoga Nidra, meditation or Kirtan
  2. Your teachers

    • Anuj — from Mysore, India. BSc in Yoga from MJRP University, trained under Yogacharya Bharat Shetty, 600+ students taught across 8 teacher training courses in India. Your lead teacher for asana, philosophy and hands-on adjustments.
    • Chitta — founder of Blue Chitta. Left home at 17 for a nomadic life, founded Blue Chitta and Yoga Shak Montreal in 2014, taught in Bali, Thailand and Mozambique, and founded Blue Chitta Koh Tao in 2022. She guides Yin Yoga, Sound Healing and Breathwork.

What's included.

Everything below is part of the price. Anything that isn't, we list separately.

  • Yoga Alliance certification (200HR or 300HR)
  • All training materials plus a printed manual
  • Three vegetarian meals per day on course days
  • Sea-view, fully equipped shala for daily practice
  • Optional on-site shared room stay
  • Island integration: beach access and community
  • Snorkelling trip, ice bath and breathwork workshops
  • New moon and full moon ceremonies
  • Sunrise yoga at High the Moon
  • Internship opportunity: teach after graduation

Rooted in the eightfold path

Our Yoga Alliance accredited training brings together the power of traditional Ashtanga and the softness of Hatha. It explores the classical eightfold path — a structured journey from ethical discipline and self-study through to concentration and meditation. Through dedicated asana practice, pranayama, philosophy and alignment study, students build strength, stability and self-understanding.

A workshop circle at Blue Chitta

Practice, swim, breathe, rest, repeat

Practise in a fully equipped shala with a tropical sea view, swim a few steps from your accommodation, and eat fresh plant-based food from our on-site Prana Café. There is a weekly dinner at one of our favourite local restaurants, and the Friday night Community Dinner and Jam Session — always a highlight.

Your home during the training

Accommodations are simple, soulful and steps from the shala. Stay in our on-site shared dormitory, or take a private room nearby — we recommend Koh Tao Regal Resort and Koh Tao Beach Club. Wherever you land, you stay close to the energy of the training.

Shorter and further paths

If four weeks is not your shape right now, we also run a 50-hour Yoga Immersion, a 100-hour Foundation Training, and a 300-hour Advanced TTC for teachers who are already certified.

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Do I need previous yoga teaching experience?

No. Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is open to dedicated practitioners who wish to deepen their practice or become certified yoga teachers. No previous teaching experience is required.

Do I need to be advanced in yoga?

Not at all. You don't need to master advanced poses or have years of experience. A regular yoga practice, an open mind, and a willingness to learn are all you need.

Can I join even if I don't want to teach yoga?

Absolutely. Many students join the training for personal growth, self-discovery, and to deepen their understanding of yoga. Teaching is just one of the many outcomes of the experience.

What styles of yoga are taught?

Our training is rooted in Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga while also covering philosophy, anatomy, pranayama, meditation, alignment, teaching methodology, and hands-on practice.

Is the training Yoga Alliance certified?

Yes. Upon successful completion, graduates receive a Yoga Alliance recognised 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training certification.

What is included in the course?

The training includes dormitory accommodation, daily yoga classes, lectures, course materials, vegetarian meals at Prana Café, workshops, and certification upon successful completion.

What happens after I graduate?

You'll be qualified to begin teaching yoga, deepen your personal practice, or continue your education with our 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training. There is also an internship opportunity to teach here after graduation.

What if I can't commit to the full 200 hours?

Blue Chitta also offers a 50-Hour Yoga Immersion, a 100-Hour Foundation Training, and a 300-Hour Advanced TTC.

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