200-Hour Hybrid Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training: Self-Paced Online and 12 Day Residential in Tenerife, Spain

Take part in the practical sessions of this teacher training at Gayatri Yoga, located on the beautiful island of Tenerife, Spain, while completing the theoretical modules online and at a pace that works best for you.

Your level of strength or flexibility does not determine your ability to practice yoga. Yoga goes far beyond physical postures (asanas); these are simply tools that help develop greater awareness and mastery of the mind.

The real challenge lies in the discipline, mental focus, and dedication required along the way. It is important to understand that yoga is a continuous journey of personal growth, exploration, and learning. This teacher training is just the beginning — an opportunity offered by Gayatri Yoga to open the door to a deeper understanding and experience of this ancient practice.

How the training works

This learning format offers great flexibility, allowing you to complete the theoretical modules at a pace that suits you, without unnecessary pressure. It is particularly beneficial for students who may find it challenging to follow lessons entirely in English or keep up with an intensive study schedule.

At the same time, you will still enjoy the valuable experience of learning directly in a classroom environment, with experienced teachers guiding you through the practical elements of the training. These sessions include yoga class sequencing, planning and presenting your own yoga lessons, learning how to provide hands-on adjustments, and participating in practical assisting workshops.

If you prefer to study the theoretical subjects online while traveling to Tenerife to complete the practical training in person, this flexible learning option could be an excellent pathway towards becoming a certified yoga teacher.

Certifications

Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT200®).

Course overview

Techniques, training, and practice (100 hours)

This includes asana, pranayama, meditation, mudra, bandha, kriya, mantra chanting, and classic yoga styles, such as Karma, Jnana, Bhakti, Kriya, and Raja yoga. These hours are a mix of analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques and guided the practice of the techniques themselves.

Teaching methodology - practicum (25 hours)

• Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting

• Qualities of a teacher

• The five categories of asana, where the trainee will learn the key poses in each category: standing poses, forward bends, backbends, twists, and inversions

• The benefits and contraindications of each asana

• Principles of demonstrating asanas

• Pre and Post-Natal yoga

• Yoga for kids

• Yoga for seniors

• Restorative yoga, which includes basic and preparatory movements

• Yoga therapy, which includes specific asana groups for common diseases and how to adjust the practice to your student's needs

• How to guide students through the use of language and voice with positive and conscious communication

Anatomy and physiology (20 hours)

• Overview of physical anatomy and physiology, bodily systems, and organs

• Prana, chakras, nadis, and koshas

• Benefits and contraindications of each asana and pranayama

• Basics of Ayurveda

Yoga philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers (30 hours)

• Overview of the Bhagavad Gita, Vedas, Mahabharata, and Ramayana

• Yogic lifestyle

• Karma and reincarnation

• Diet

• The ethics of a yogi, as written in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali or Ashtanga yoga, which are the roots of all yoga styles

• Mindfulness and development of consciousness

• Understanding the value of teaching yoga

• Business aspects of yoga

Practicum (25 hours)

• Micro lessons and individual teaching practice, which includes individual teaching and assisting the student in teaching lessons

Recommended book to read

• Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha from Swami Satyananda

Online Schedule

Students have 6 months time to finish the online part, which can be done before or after the in-person training for the practical part in Tenerife. The total online hours are approximately 100 hours. The practical part during the in-person training is 100 hours. The minimum time is dependent on how many hours they study each day. Example:

• If students study online for around 3.5 - 4 hours a day, the training should be done within 1 month.

• If students study online for around 1.5 - 2 hours a day, the training should be done within 2 months.

• If students study online for around 1 - 1.5 hours a day, the training should be done within 3 months.

Daily Schedule for the Residential Training

• 06:30 – 07:30 Wake up, morning tea, and antar mouna

• 07:30 – 07:45 Meditation

• 07:45 – 08:00 Pranayama

• 08:00 – 09:00 Vinyasa yoga class

• 09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast

• 10:00 – 13:00 Theory lesson

• 13:00 – 15:00 Lunch break, Karma Yoga and self study

• 15:00 – 18:00 Asana alignment class or sequencing workshop

• 18:00 – 19:00 Hatha yoga class

• 19:00 – 20:30 Dinner and Karma yoga

• 20:30 – 22:00 Self study and bedtime