200-hrs Yoga Teacher Training near Auroville

Our Mission

• To provide authentic yoga education based on classical yogic texts and lineage teachings.
• To integrate asana, pranayama, meditation, and philosophy into a balanced curriculum.
• To promote holistic wellness and conscious living.
• To prepare students to teach safely, confidently, and professionally worldwide.

Highlights

• Certificate of completion
• Daily yoga and meditation sessions
• Daily pranayama and mantra classes
• Yoga philosophy, yoga anatomy, Siddha, and Ayurveda
• Ashtanga primary series, Hatha, Restorative, and Yin yoga sessions
• Aerial yoga practice
• Daily healthy breakfast and dinner
• 22 nights accommodation

Course Overview

This comprehensive training guides students through the essential principles of yoga, combining classical teachings with modern scientific knowledge. The program focuses on developing confident, safe, and knowledgeable teachers who can skillfully lead yoga classes worldwide.

Students will experience personal transformation while gaining the professional skills required to teach yoga effectively.

Curriculum Highlights

• Our curriculum follows Yoga Alliance standards and includes:
• Asana Practice – Alignment, adjustments, modifications, and sequencing
• Pranayama – Breath control techniques for vitality and mental balance
• Meditation & Mindfulness – Concentration, awareness, and inner transformation
• Yoga Philosophy – Study of Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and classical texts
• Anatomy & Physiology – Functional understanding of the body in yoga practice
• Teaching Methodology – Class planning, cueing, observation, and ethics
• Practicum – Hands-on teaching practice with feedback

Teaching Methodology

• We follow a student-centered, experiential learning approach that includes:
• Assessment and personalized feedback
• Demonstration and guided practice
• Partner work and adjustments
• Teaching practicums
• Group discussions and self-reflection

Facilities & Learning Environment

Thavathiru Yoga provides a (peaceful) and disciplined learning atmosphere conducive to deep practice and study, including:

• Dedicated yoga halls
• Meditation spaces
• Study materials and manuals
• Supportive teacher guidance 

Faculty

Our instructors are certified, experienced yoga teachers with deep knowledge of traditional yoga, anatomy, and teaching pedagogy. They are committed to mentoring students throughout their transformational journey.

Certification 

Upon successful completion, students receive a Yoga Alliance–recognized certification, enabling them to register as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT) and teach internationally.