Duration, format and schedule
The program consists of three online modules; a residential camp option in Bali is also available for those who want it:
- Module 1. September 12–13, 19–20, 26–27, 2026
- Module 2. October 31–November 1, November 14–15, 21–22, December 5–6, 19–20, 26–27, 2026
- Module 3. February 6–7, 20–21, 27–28, March 6–7, 27–28, April 3–4, 2027
- Bali camp training (residential). January 17 – February 1, 2027
Contact us for current group dates and availability.
Program content
- Reading and explanation of Maharishi Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
- Reading and explanation of Swami Svatmarama's Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- Upanishads, Vedas and Vedanta
- Detailed examination of the last 3 steps of Raja – Ashtanga Yoga, also called Antaranga Yoga: Dharana – Dhyana – Samadhi
- Recognition of the 6 major schools of philosophy in Indian literature and Sankhya – deepening in the philosophy of yoga
- Raja – In-depth learning of Ashtanga Yoga
- Learning the steps and progress of Bhakti and Jnana Yoga
- Mantra – Chanting – Kirtan practices
- Sagun and Nirgun meditations
- Deepening in meditation and learning of different meditation techniques
- Observation, awareness and meditation process in asanas
- To learn and teach the intermediate and advanced asanas
- Deepening and learning of new techniques in pranayama studies
- Learning Moola, Uddhiyana, Jalandhara and Maha Bandha
- Bandhas in pranayama studies
- Mudras
- Yoga philosophy and mythology
- 7 stages of knowledge
- Anatomy and physiology
- Musculoskeletal system
- Respiratory system
- Digestive system
- The circulatory system
- Endocrine system
- Excretory system
- Nervous system
- Yoga ethics and lifestyle
- Developing the identity of the trainer and creating a safe space
- Important processes and information in professional life from the perspective of the trainer and of the yoga school
Certification requirements
Attendance at all sessions with no absences; an average of 70 points or higher across the written and oral exams (written 60%, oral/participation/discipline/attitude 40%); submission of written and practical assignments within one year.
Photos from the program
Photos from our Bali camps.
Our graduates tell their stories
Post-training experiences of our graduates who completed the 200-hour foundation program, the first step on the yoga trainer path.
Nelin Beste Eryılmaz
200-Hour Yoga Trainer Training · 2020
“I have meditated since childhood. I got to know the philosophy of yoga early on, and once I added the practice to my life I realized I was ready and decided to start. While searching online, I came across Etkin İnsan.”
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I have meditated since childhood. I got to know the philosophy of yoga early on, and once I added the practice to my life I realized I was ready and decided to start. While searching online, I came across Etkin İnsan.
My aim was first to practice yoga well myself, and then to spread that light to the people around me. I went deeper in my own practice. Then I taught classes to my friends and family. After that I started giving private lessons. Now I have a yoga studio of my own, where I teach more than 60 classes a month.
I have taught so many group and private classes that I can’t keep count. At first we practiced at my home or at the homes of students who wanted to do yoga. In time, though, my journey outgrew those limited spaces. I have also taught some classes as a volunteer.
There is always more to learn about yoga and about life, and I keep training myself in every sense.
Ediye Malak
200-Hour Yoga Trainer Training · 2020
“My intention was not just to get a certificate but to practice yoga as a profession. I felt the change that yoga brought, both physically and spiritually.”
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I met Etkin İnsan through social media. After a short search, I got in touch the same day and learned that a 200-hour trainer training was starting in Izmir a week later. After thinking about it for a few days, I registered. My intention was not just to get a certificate but to practice yoga as a profession.
I felt the change that yoga brought, both physically and spiritually. I think I grew during this process. Of course, my surroundings and my life inevitably changed along with it.
After completing my training, I actively started teaching yoga classes for children, teens and adults. I have also given private sessions recommended by a psychologist. We opened “One Yoga Home,” Biga’s first and only yoga studio, and we now hold our classes with our members here. Many thanks to Etkin İnsan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements to join the program?
The prerequisite is being a Yoga Alliance RYS 200 graduate. The 300-hour program is built on top of the 200-hour foundation training.
Is the training online or in person?
The program is delivered as three online modules. For those who want to complete the same program in person and residential, there is a camp option in Bali.
What happens after the 300 hours?
Participants who complete both the 200-hour and 300-hour programs earn the 500-hour Yoga Master Trainer Training designation.
