International Yoga Teacher Training Course (200-Hour)
Early Bird Special (Special Offer Ends 28 Feb 2026)
Every Weekend Beginning 12 July
Every weekend, Saturdays and Sundays
Study In-Studio (Somerset West) or 100% Online
About This Course
Transform your passion for yoga into a meaningful, globally recognised qualification.
Life Retreat Studio’s 200-Hour International Yoga Teacher Training Course (YTTC) gives you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to teach yoga anywhere in the world, build a wellness career, or deepen your personal practice.
Accredited as an RYS – Registered Yoga School, our certification meets international standards and opens doors to teaching in studios, retreats, wellness centres, corporate spaces, and online platforms worldwide.
Whether you dream of travelling as a yoga instructor, expanding your wellness career, or immersing yourself in yogic studies, this course is designed to support your growth—professionally, personally, and spiritually.
Why Become a Certified Yoga Teacher?
A yoga teaching qualification offers far more than learning postures. It enables you to:
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Teach in yoga studios, wellness centres, gyms, retreats, and corporate spaces
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Offer private classes, group classes, and speciality yoga sessions
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Work internationally—including on yachts, cruise ships, and resorts
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Start your own yoga business, host retreats, or build an online teaching career
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Add yoga to your existing profession (personal training, physiotherapy, bodywork, counselling, life coaching, medical care)
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Create a flexible lifestyle while supporting others on their wellness journey
This course equips you with the practical tools, industry knowledge, and teaching skills needed to begin earning an income as soon as you graduate.
What You Will Learn
Our syllabus combines traditional yogic teachings with modern science, providing a well-rounded, practical, and professional education.
Core Modules
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Yoga Philosophy & History: Exploring ancient texts and Patanjali’s Eight Limbs
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Asana Mastery: Alignment, adjustments, modifications, and safe practice
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Pranayama & Meditation: Breathwork, mindfulness, and stress-reduction techniques
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Anatomy & Physiology: Understanding movement, safety, and injury prevention
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Ayurvedic Lifestyle Principles: Daily routines and holistic living
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Teaching Methodology: Sequencing, cueing, hands-on assists, class management
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The Business of Yoga: Building your career, marketing, ethics, and entrepreneurship
Practical Training
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Masterclasses in alignment and posture adjustments
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Teaching practice sessions with supportive feedback
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Training in Vinyasa Flow, Hatha Yoga, and Yin Yoga
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Use of props and modifications for special needs or injuries
Who Should Join?
This course is ideal for:
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Aspiring yoga teachers seeking an internationally recognised qualification
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Gap-year students wanting a meaningful and travel-friendly skill
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Yachties, travellers, and wellness nomads
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Fitness professionals, personal trainers, bodyworkers, and coaches
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Doctors, nurses, and holistic practitioners are integrating yoga into their work
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Dedicated yogis who want to deepen their knowledge and practice
No previous experience is required—this training welcomes all levels.
What Graduates Say
"I thought I would simply deepen my practice. Instead, this course opened an entirely new career path. I now teach while travelling internationally."
— Sarah M., Certified Yoga Instructor
"The best decision of my gap year. I completed the course and now teach at a retreat in Bali."
— James L., YTTC Graduate
"I integrated yoga into my wellness coaching practice with confidence thanks to this training."
— Leanne D., Wellness Coach & Instructor
Course Details
Location: Life Retreat Studio, Somerset West (In-Studio or Zoom Online)
Dates: Beginning 12 July for 7 weekends
Class Times: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Certification: 200-Hour RYS International Yoga Teacher Accreditation
FAQs
Do I need experience?
No, beginners to advanced practitioners are welcome.
Is the certification international?
Yes—this RYS qualification is recognised worldwide.
Can I study online?
Yes, you may join 100% online from anywhere in the world.
Are payment plans available?
Yes, affordable monthly plans are offered.
What if I miss a session?
All sessions are recorded and uploaded for convenient catch-up.
Will I be ready to teach?
Absolutely. You graduate fully prepared, confident, and immediately certified to teach.
Limited Spots – Enrol Now
A new career, new lifestyle, and new path await you.
Join us for a life-changing training that empowers you to teach, travel, and inspire.
Namaste
Life Retreat Studio
Terms & Conditions – Yoga Teacher Training Course (YTTC)
Non-refundable R5 000 deposit once signed up
Cancellation Policy: Refunds cannot be issued once the course has commenced and participants have accessed our course material. However, if a participant cannot complete the course, we offer the option to carry over their enrollment to the following session at a 20% additional charge. We appreciate your understanding
All payments are to be paid in full before graduating
A minimum number of participants is required to run each Yoga Teacher Training Course (YTTC). If the minimum sign-ups are not reached, Life Retreat Studio reserves the right to postpone the course.
Should this occur, all enrolled students will be notified promptly and provided with alternative training dates within 90 days. If the rescheduled dates are unsuitable, students can transfer their registration to a future course or request a refund.
We appreciate your understanding and are committed to ensuring a meaningful and complete training experience for every participant.
