It's not a retreat,
but an intensive training
Training in Traditional
Ashtanga Yoga (Yoga Chikitsa)
Limited Students in
Teacher Training
14 Days Residential Training in BALI
We welcome all dedicated yogis and yoginis to our 14 days Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course, whether you are deepening an established practice or stepping into the path of Ashtanga for the first time.
This immersive program offers a balance between disciplined self practice and mindful rest, guiding you through the foundations of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga with clarity, strength, and devotion.
Nourishing vegetarian and vegan meals support your energy and focus, while free time invites space to rest, reflect, or explore the serenity of the yogi’s garden.
Following the traditional Mysore-style method, each practitioner moves at their own rhythm, receiving personalized guidance and hands-on adjustments. The collective energy of the group creates a field of inspiration and commitment, helping you grow steadily through the series, both on and off the mat.
Upcoming 100 Hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Courses
Explore the Ashtanga practice with Anandan D, an experienced practitioner with a rich
background. Anand began his Teaching Ashtanga journey in Tamil Nadu, South India. Becoming a Level 2 Practitioner under the supervision of Vijay Kumar in Mysore, he continued his studies through multiple trips to Mysore, India. Anand regularly returns to Mysore for ongoing study with his teacher.
FEES STRUCTURE:
Total Fee - 999 €*
* Inclusive of all taxes
Early Bird Until 1st July
INCLUDED
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Tuition and training in Traditional Ashtanga Yoga
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Yoga Kriya Kit
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Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Manua
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Transport to Water Purification Temple
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Yoga Training journal and a pen
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Ashtanga Towels
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Coffee, Tea & Fruits
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Filter drinking water
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Yoga props – Yoga mats, tower & block
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Movie Night!
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WiFi Facility
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Ashtanga Community
NOT INCLUDED
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Accommodation & Meals (Book Directly with the Resort)
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Transport
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SPA or/and Therapies
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Airfare
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Applicable Tourist Visa
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Travel Insurance (Required)
PREPARE FOR YOUT TRAINING
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This is a remote area, bring your essentials
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Open Heart And Mind
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All Yoga Levels Welcome
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Yoga Wear, Swimwear, warm clothes (for nights and early mornings)
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Trainers, Flip Flops
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Mosquito Spray
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Sun Blocker
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Sun Hat
The Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training is not suitable for complete beginners. If you have limited experience with asanas and are looking for a program that provides a comprehensive immersion, this training may not be the right fit for you.
If you've dedicated yourself to consistent practice on the mat for an extended period, ideally a year or more, and you're now eager to take your yoga practice to the next level, this course is tailor made for you.
How to register for Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training?
Visit the course details & Select Accommodation
Take a moment to read the full description of the training.
At the bottom of the page, you’ll be able to select your preferred accommodation option.
Once you’ve made your choices, send us an email with your details and room selection.
We’ll then reply with your personalized booking link.
Prepare & Pay the balance & prepare for the training
Once you register we will send you self paced videos, audios and practice sheets to prepare for the training.
You can pay the remaining balance online. Please send an email for an invoice for the remaining balance.
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training
Course Syllabus
Traditional Practice
To practice a particular pose in its deep, one needs to know the intelligent way of using the muscles, the appropriate way of breathing, the meditative state of the mind and the spiritually rooted soul. The practise of postures is a moving meditation.
In the session “ADJUSTMENT & ALIGNMENT” we try to explore the concepts on which a particular posture is developed, how it can be practised on a deeper level, and the benefits and contraindications.
We also discuss the usage of props, the balance between strength and flexibility and so on.
Traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa
Practice & explore the traditional Ashtanga Primary series during 100 Hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training.
With its Vinyasa Krama, Tristhana, the traditional Ashtanga Practice is a transformational process within.
Sanskrit Names & Tristhana Practice
The Sanskrit names of the postures are explained elaborately and how to teach an Ashtanga Yoga Led class effectively is evaluated in detail.
The benefits of the specific sequencing and the principles of Vinyasa (the movements between postures), Ujjayi Pranayama (the sound-induced breath), Drishti (the gaze) and Bandhas (the three locks or seals) are included as essential elements of the practice and teaching of Ashtanga Yoga during the course.
Yoga Anatomy
We will have an introduction to Yoga anatomy, in which we will discuss the anatomical aspects of Yoga practice.
It is important to know how to engage/relax the muscles, deepening the stretches yet not injuring ourselves physically and so on.
It is also important to understand the structure of our respiration to improve the quality of breathing by pranayama techniques.
Asanas & alignment
The most significant and hardest aspect of the Ashtanga vinyasa Tradition is its Vinyasa Krama. There is a specific count for every asana.
During the training, we work on exploring Vinyasa Counts of every asana of the primary series.
The practice of Asanas makes proper progress when practised safely and with an understanding of its subtle aspects.
During Alignment & Adjustment, we explore these subtle techniques, how to practice ashtanga without any injuries at different levels, and how to deepen the practice.
Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers
Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers! Why? Whether we like it or not, as we become Yoga Teachers and take this journey forward, we are always asked what to eat, when to drink water, and what food can go with the other type of food. The internet is flooded with so many different concepts that we get more confused than getting clarity. We in the training will look into the food, daily life from ayurveda perspective.
It is also important to to understand the body types such as 'Vata, Pitta and Kapha types' so that we can understand ourselves well which is deeply connected to the way we practice asanas.
Yoga Philosophy
Philosophical sessions cover a variety of fundamentals such as Yoga Sutras, Nadis, Chakras, origin & evolution of Yoga Philosophy etc.
Pranayama & Meditation
Do not only practice pranayama but teach too. As an Ashtanga Teacher, you should be able to teach Pranayama too.
Kriya Practices
During this Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training, we practice Jala Neti, Kapala Bhati and Trataka.
Kriyas help you in cleansing the system.
Theme based Practices
Some theme based practices such as Yin Yoga, Backbends etc. will help you in preparing for your Ashtanga Practice
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Daily Schedule
* There may be small changes *
6:00 - 8:00 SHATKARMAS / MYSORE / LED ASHTANGA
8:00 - 9:00 MEDITATION & PRANAYAMA
9:00 Breakfast
11:00 Self Study, Rest, Therapies...
12:00 - 13:30 ADJUSTMENT & ALIGNMENT
13:30 Lunch
15:00 ANATOMY & PHILOSOPHY
16:00 SPECIAL WORKSHOP
18:00 Dinner
19:00 MEDITATION
SPECIAL WORKSHOPS:
The Breath: Unlock the Keys to Healing, Growth, and Injury Prevention
Have you experienced an injury while inhaling or exhaling? Ashtanga promotes smooth, consistent nasal breathing even in initially uncomfortable positions. Join Anand as we explore the breath, alternatingbetween theoretical discussions, seated breathing exercises, and practicalapplications of breathing techniques to commonly challenging posturesfound in the Primary Series.
Bandhas in Backbends: Unlocking Mobility with Strength
What if the contrast isn't solely between flexibility and strength? How can we train our nervous systems to unlock our inherent flexibility? Let's delve into back bending, with a practice emphasis on the early backbends of the intermediate level. Throughout this session, we'll delve into the importance of strength in movements traditionally associated with flexibility.
Inversions, Arm Balances and Handstands
In this full two hour immersion workshop you’ll learn:
• Practical tools to turn upside down with stability and grace.
• Anatomical patterns at play in your body while inverted
• Shoulder mechanics to stabilize your inversions
• Knowledge you can use whether you’re balancing on your head, hands or elbows
+ And much more
The Art of Adjustment
This module will Break down the elements of different postures in the primary series, including standing potures, forward bending and back bending. Anand will explain the dynamic of being sensisitive and responsible when appraoching adjusting different students.
Refining Adjustments in Key Postures
This session will focus on refining adjustments in challenging postures within the Primary Series, including Marichyasana, Supta Kurmasana, and Setu Bandhasana. Emphasis will be placed on creating adjustments that support deeper alignment while avoiding strain, allowing each student to experience the posture safely and effectively.
More Activities:
Balinese Water purification Ritual in the Temple
Fire Ceremony
Ashtanga Movie Nights!
Kirtan
Sound Healing
Bone Fire
FACILITATORS
Anandan Dhandapani
Meet Anand Dhandapani, your lead instructor, a highly respected Yoga Master with over 15 years of dedicated experience in teaching and guiding practitioners worldwide. From Chennai, India, Anand is the founder of Samudra Yoga Space, a retreat brand established 9 years ago that has successfully hosted transformative yoga experiences across India, Bali and Spain. His expertise spans Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Classical Hatha, Pranayama, Yoga Philosophy, and Meditation, blending traditional knowledge with a modern approach to practice and teaching.
Anand’s journey includes years of in-depth study with renowned teachers and his own disciplined practice of the Ashtanga Vinyasa method. Known for his precise alignment techniques, authentic approach, and ability to inspire confidence in students, Anand has crafted this 100-hour module to provide a comprehensive, practical, and deeply transformative experience. The program combines teaching methodology, hands-on adjustments, sequencing, philosophy, and breathwork, empowering practitioners at every level to grow as both students and teachers.
With a passion for sharing yoga beyond the mat, Anand creates learning environments that are both challenging and nurturing, fostering clarity, confidence, and inner strength in every participant.
Laura Rodenas Saez
Laura brings over 12 years of experience practicing, assisting, and teaching yoga across India, Australia, Spain, Greece, Morocco, Sri Lanka, and Bali. She is currently dedicated to the first series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and has spent six years studying with renowned teachers in India. Her journey includes training in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga with Vijaya Kumar in Mysore, pranayama with B.N.S. Iyengar, and Kriya Yoga & Yoga Nidra with Swami Tapodini from the Bihar School.
She holds 500 hours in Yoga Therapy from PYS Ashram Mysore and 200 hours in Classical Hatha Yoga from the Sivananda Ashram in Kerala. As co-founder of Samudra Yoga Space, Laura has curated and led transformative retreats in India, Bali, and Spain.
Her areas of expertise include Ashtanga Vinyasa, Classical Hatha, meditation, pranayama, and yoga philosophy. Deeply committed to spiritual growth, she has studied Buddhism at the Ella Vipassana Monastery in Sri Lanka and received teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Join us and be part of this beautiful journey!
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About the ACCOMMODATION visit the site
At The Yogi’s Garden, we offer a unique experience of “the real Bali” at our private retreat, wellness and educational center set within a working farm less than an hour from bustling Ubud.
Let your eyes soak in the views of Bali farmland, jungle, and mountains – especially the great Mt. Agung. When the sky is clear, this holy mountain is visible from the yoga shala, dining area, and the main guest residence, as well as many special look-out spots tucked around the property.
Delicious farm-fresh meals served by our restaurant will restore your body while you unwind and recharge after one of the classes.
ACCOMODATION:
Accommodation & Meals will be provided by Yogi’s Garden Retreat Center.
For more information and bookings, please contact: contact@yogisgardenbali.com
About the Yogis Garden Retreat Center
At The Yogi’s Garden, we offer a unique experience of “the real Bali” at our private retreat, wellness and educational center set within a working farm less than an hour from bustling Ubud.
Let your eyes soak in the views of Bali farmland, jungle, and mountains – especially the great Mt. Agung. When the sky is clear, this holy mountain is visible from the yoga shala, dining area, and the main guest residence, as well as many special look-out spots tucked around the property.
Delicious farm-fresh meals served by our restaurant will restore your body while you unwind and recharge after one of the classes.
