Experience Overview
Take the epic 200-hour journey from student to teacher. Join Vikasa in stunning Koh Samui, Thailand, and become a certified yoga teacher so you can share your passion with the world. You'll spend 28 days waking up to one of the most photographed views in Thailand and practicing yoga from our ocean-view yoga salas. Immerse yourself in self-love and find your tribe as you transform into your authentic self within a like-minded community guided and supported by world-class global yoga teachers. This foundation-level certification is recognized by the global benchmark of quality – Yoga Alliance. Follow your passion and join us at Vikasa. Due to high demand, this course is offered several times per year and is available for all levels.
During the 200-Hour Teacher Training, your meals will be included at VIKASA's healthy restaurant, VIKASA Life Cafe. Your training includes a variety-packed, abundant healthy breakfast, dinner, and snacks. You’ll eat in a beautiful, community setting where students can choose to socialize or find a quiet corner with a majestic view across the ocean.
VIKASA serves wholesome, health-conscious meals in a self-service style. Vikasa Yoga Retreat believes the way you eat and make food matters. An integral part of their food philosophy is awareness of what you put in your bodies and the impact it has on each other and the Earth. Establishing the right eating habits is the first step to self-mastery.
Alongside the main courses, there is a variety of soups, salads, bread, and home-pressed fruit juices. For dessert, Vikasa Yoga Retreat will serve fruits or occasional, ever-popular mango sticky rice, or other delectable selection. The homemade signature tea is a perfect finish to your meal.
Life Café serves fresh, local, whole food and has vegan and vegetarian options every day, which are balanced, creative, and delicious. You can be assured that you'll be well nourished for optimal performance during your 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, as the meal programs are specially designed for those attending intensive trainings. Each day is planned so you have the required amount of each food group to supply the nutrition you need to fuel your body for optimum performance.
The following meals are included:
Brunch
Dinner
Drinks
The following drinks are included:
Water
Coffee
Tea
Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
Vegetarian
Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Organic
Raw food
Pescatarian
Seafood
Naturopathic
Fruitarian
Lactose Free
Whole food
Paleo diet
Yogic
Other dietary requirements on request
Ayurvedic
What is Included
28 nights accommodation at Vikasa Yoga Retreat
A lecture on nutrition, diet, and fasting
Airport pick-up
All educational classes, academic fees, and learning materials such as workbooks and charts for you to keep
Daily vegetarian meals (extra option for fish)
Daily yoga asana and pranayama practices
Waterfall hike
Bonfire night
Graduation ceremony and celebration with your classmates
Certificate of completion
