We bring the best yoga teachers on earth to the best yoga resorts. See why LA Yoga Magazine called East+west the “World’s Coolest Yoga Teacher Training”.
LA YOGA
MAGZINE
YEP, WE’RE WITH
YOGA ALLIANCE.
We are registered and stay up to date with the Yoga Alliance Standards, including the new registration requirements for schools in 2023.
WHY EAST+WEST IS THE MOST UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF EARTH
Each of our trainings is an individually crafted experience for our students.
We put immense detail into everything we do, including how we construct
our yoga teaching teams.
MASTER LEVEL
TEACHERS
We pay our teacher trainers 3-5x the industry average so we attract the very best trainers on earth. It makes all the difference to our students.
INCREDIBLE
RESORTS
The very best YTT venues in Goa, vetted for quality.
CONNECTED
COMMUNITY
Join one of the largest yoga communities in the world with former students in almost every country on earth.
SPIRIT +
SCIENCE
A good mix of spirit vibes with modern advances.
OUR TEACHERS
We are the only yoga organization that hand-selects master-level teachers from all over the world to lead our trainings. Read more about our rigorous process for creating YTT teams
our teaching standards.
UPCOMING TEACHER
TRAININGS
2023
| NOV 21- DEC 15 | 200 HOUR GOA | APPLY NOW |
2024
| JAN 07- JAN 30 | 200 HOUR GOA | APPLY NOW |
| FEB 07 – FEB 29 | 200 HOUR GOA | APPLY NOW |
| MAR 07 – MAR 30 | 200 HOUR GOA | APPLY NOW |
ABOUT THE TRAINING:
The East+West 200 hour yoga training, held at a majestic resort in the sun-soaked ricefields & jungle of Ubud, is largely recognized as the most comprehensive and transformative yoga trainings on earth. Our unique training format will evoke deep personal & spiritual transformation and prepare you to teach at a foundational level.
This training will be one of the most memorable and personally transformative times of your life. Your first immersive yoga training is about falling in love with the practice and going deeper into yourself. We design this training both for those who want to teach yoga, as well as those who simply want to come for personal reasons.
Our role is not to teach you to a ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to do yoga, nor to indoctrinate you with a new yoga philosophy. Our primary role as facilitators is to create an authentic space where everyone connects and feels comfortable bringing your truest, deepest self. Our Yoga is about living authentically from your heart and exuding a sense of inner peace. From this space, true yoga begins.
The first week on our 200 hour training is like a yoga retreat. You’re here simply to enjoy yourself, fall in love with your classmates, soak in beautiful Bali, and re-attune your nervous system. As we transition into week 2, we being to dip our feet into the craft of teaching, learning how to sequence a class and begin practice teaching. On week three, our focus shifts to preparing you to teach your first professional class in a studio environment. This training structure, developed and honed over the last 6 years, honors all needs — from those looking to teach, to those wanting to simply learn more about yoga. We hold space for both those wanting to teach yoga full time professionally, as well as those simply here for personal reasons.
Yoga is a gift, the greatest gift, and no one can take it away from you. It is our most sincere honor to be with you during your journey.
Yes, the resort is beautiful, and the food is amazing. But by far the most important aspect of your training is your teachers. East+West has gone (literally) to the ends of the earth to find teachers who are unique leaders born to do this work. Your team of teachers is a hand selected all-star team of master level teachers who teach with nuance that facilitates deep life transformation. This training environment will deeply change the way you see and think and feel about the world around you. We are here to demonstrate presence, compassion, and what it means to hold the integrity of yoga.
SNAPSHOT:
Class Sizes:
25-35 Students
Yoga Style:
Hatha/Vinyasa Mix
Class Length:
22 Days
Food:
100% organic,(plant-based option)
Skill level:
All Levels
Certifications:
East+West 200 Hour
Certification + Yoga Alliance
Registration
Location:
Goa, India
SAMPLE DAILY
SCHEDULE
Each day in our 200-hour Bali training is a unique adventure. We balance the structured learning environment with constant breaks and a varied schedule to keep the mood and learning optimal. You’ll witness yoga in action as our teachers guide you through the most meaningful, transformative days of your life.
| 7:00-9 AM SADHANA & YOGA PRACTICE |
| 9:00-10 AM BREAKFAST |
| 10:00-12 PM YOGA PHILOSOPHY |
| 12:00-1:30 PM ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY |
| 1:30-3 PM LUNCH BREAK |
| 3:00-5 PM TEACHING STRATEGIES & PRACTICE |
| 5:30-7 PM MEDITATION |
| 7:00- DINNER & FREE CONNECTION TIME |
PRICING:
200 HOUR TRAINING
In 2023, we’ve upgraded our training to be a more truly holistic wellness experience, including 3 holistic massages at the resort spa, and a use pass to Tjampuhan Spafor hot/cold tub dips set along a jungle river within walking distance of our resort.
We run pricing promotions every month. Ask about the current promotion on your info call.
Training Only (No Accomodation):
$2950
All Inclusive Early Bird (Room & Meals):
Shared Room:
$4,450
Private Room:
$5,450
*Early bird is booking 90 days before training start date. Booking within 90 days of training start date is an additional $350 fee. All prices listed in USD.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- 23 Nights Accommodation
- Organic Meals Mon-Sat (3 meals daily)
- 3 Holistic Massages
- Use pass at nearby Tjampuhan Hot/Cold Tubs
- East+West 200 Hour Certification
- Yoga Alliance Registration
- $500 off our Integrative Exercise Science Training
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
- Airfare
- Additional Excursions
- Sunday meals
HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS:
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS:
What can one do after the course ?
Post completion of the program, students gain a firm foundation recommended for any good teacher. They can start working as an intern or full-time at any yoga studio or can commence their classes.
What are accommodation facilities ?
Students will be provided with clean and hygienic accommodation at our ashram during their stay. Single and double rooms are provided on a shared basis.
What is the number of students ?
There are fixed and limited allotments of seats for students to maintain peace and personal attention for all.
Can families be tagged along ?
A check for availability will be made after members provide prior information about families traveling along.
Is flexibility an issue ?
The flexibility of our mind is vital, each individual has challenges that need ailing, and hence being clear from the mind is enough to achieve the impossible.
I don’t have any prior experience, am I competent ?
Yoga never needs any experience or prior education. The course teaches students about foundational concepts and skills. A true inspiration and interest are necessary along with regularity in practice.
Any age limits for this course ?
There are no age bars as long as people have the inspiration and drive to learn and yield diversified results.
English is not my primary language, can I follow the program ?
The course is taught in Basic English, if a person understands and reads an English newspaper efficiently he/she wouldn’t have an issue.
Any reading materials before commencing the course ?
There are no mandatory reading materials, there are suggested lists that are given to students only after they understand the topics and concepts in the course to understand them better when reading from the books.
Can I opt for prenatal training ?
Yoga is open to all but with proper safety, pregnant women should not push themselves too far and must follow every command of the prenatal yoga instructor.
Should there be any props ?
A yoga mat, meditation cushion, and a blanket will be needed.
How will I be certified ?
Post completion of the final exams and the course, the certification shall be forwarded on the last day.
I don’t want to be a yoga teacher, shall I still do this course ?
Many students sign up to broaden their sole perspectives rather than to make a career out of it. They do this to widen their foundational knowledge and wisdom and deepen their spiritual connection.
What yoga style shall be taught ?
Students will learn the original yoga style “Classic Hatha Yoga”.
What do the final exams feature ?
A simple theory and practical teaching exam will be held and the teachers shall prepare students for both scenarios. Over 99% of students pass with flying colours.
Can students contact teachers post completion of the course ?
At Rishikul Yogshala teachers provide lifetime support to students for getting in touch whenever they wish to.
How can students register as an RYT with Yoga Alliance post completion of the course ?
For getting registered as a yoga teacher with the yoga alliance, members can go to the official website and follow the process to pay off their membership fees. Members after payment will be asked to upload a copy of the certificate issued to us. Once the application is finished we will receive the notification for verifying your application after which registration is complete.
What about registration deadlines ?
Booking is recommended as there are no deadlines as such but courses get filled pretty fast which reduces the chance of getting a vacancy.
Is there a refund policy ?
At Rishikul Yogshala there is a cheaper and non-refundable fee structure for refunds.
Are invoices available for accounts ?
Yes, students receive their invoices post payment, if you have a company the cost shall be borne by them.
Any allowance for instalment payments ?
Instalment payments are possible, a prior communication with our reception of administrative office is recommended before finalizing the decision.