
Come and learn with us...
Step into your power as a yoga teacher in one of the world's most breathtaking locations. Our intensive 24-day programme doesn't just certify you—it transforms you. On the edge of the ancient Knysna Forest, you'll discover your authentic teaching voice while building lifelong connections with like-minded souls.​
Watch yourself bloom from uncertain beginner to confident guide. Our intimate group setting means you receive personalised attention every single day, ensuring you leave not just certified, but truly ready to teach.
Like Sarah from Cape Town, who arrived anxious about teaching and left leading her first class with tears of joy. Or Marcus from Germany, who found his life's purpose during sunrise meditation on our lawn.
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Your Teaching Journey Begins Here: 200hr YTT – Limited to 6 students per training!



Your Classroom: Where Ancient Forest Meets Ocean
Imagine starting each day with meditation as the Knysna Forest awakens around you. Between intensive training sessions, you'll practice asanas on our expansive lawn, explore hidden forest trails, paddle pristine rivers, and find your center on wild beaches. This isn't just teacher training—it's a complete immersion in nature's healing energy.


Can't Come to Paradise? Bring Paradise Home
Experience our full immersive training from anywhere in the world. All classes are live (never recorded) creating the same intimate, connected experience. Mix online learning with in-person residency weeks - you design your perfect journey.
Syllabus
Asana
Pranayama
The History of Yoga
Alignment and Adjustments
Teaching Theory
Meditation
Anatomy


Daily Schedule
06:30 Meditation
07:00 Yoga Asana Practice
08:30 Sauna & Ice Bath
09:30 Breakfast
10:30-13:00 YTT Lesson 1
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-16:00 YTT Lesson 2
16:30-18:00 Yoga Asana Practice
18:30 Dinner

Accommodation
Vala House is a luxurious centre in a beautiful setting and our rooms are designed for comfort. All rooms have comfortable beds, ensuite bathrooms, electric blankets in the winter, and fans in the summer.
We want your stay with us to be comfortable so that you can better immerse yourself in the programme with heightened energy and motivation. We offer both single and double occupancy. The perfect environment for you to immerse in for your 200hr Yoga Teacher Training.

Packages
Single Occupancy
END OF YEAR SPECIAL!
Book now and get 20% off 2025 training
NOW ONLY R36,800.00​
NORMAL PRICE: R46,000.00
Flexible payment plans available – speak to us about splitting your investment
23 Nights Stay in private, ensuite room, including:
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Course manual & materials
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Course fee and certificate
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3 vegan meals per day, excluding Sundays
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Daily sauna and ice bath
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Wifi access
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Drinks and snacks
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Beach days
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Robberg hike
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Personal coaching​​​
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Sweat Lodge
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Inspirational Breathwork
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Kriya

Course Dates
Secure Your Spot - Limited Spaces Available
2025​
November 3 to November 27 (popular dates!)
November 28 to December 21 (popular dates!)
2026
January 12 to February 5
February 9 to March 5
March 9 to April 2
April 6 to April 30
May 4 to May 28
June 8 to July 2
July 6 to July 30
August 3 to August 27
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Opening ceremony: 3pm Day 1
Closing ceremony: 3pm on penultimate day
Students leave by 12pm on the last day
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More about our 200hr Yoga Teacher Training
Our Yoga Alliance Yoga Teacher Training is a 200 hour programme intended for spirited individuals with a passion for yoga and a desire for living a balanced life. You'll travel the path of teaching yoga with experienced trainers to guide you and inspire you.
Training hours are offered in four modules, each one contains fundamental elements required for your certification and registration with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher 200.
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Training Includes:
Professional and comprehensive downloadable manuals including lesson plans, templates and detailed techniques training pages for the traditional Hatha yoga postures and meditations.
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160 Hours of live training as outlined by your trainer,
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40 Hours of recorded training on techniques, training for poses, meditations, breathing techniques, and yoga philosophy.
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Concepts and Curriculum:
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Yoga as a movement practice
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Yoga ethics and lifestyle guidelines
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Sanskrit vocabulary
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Structural alignment for optimal physical health
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Establishing a home practice
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Effective lesson planning
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Focus, concentration and meditation
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The timeline of yoga – a comprehensive overview
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The Chakras and energetic anatomy systems
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Breathing techniques for stress reduction and balanced emotions
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Yoga philosophy – including tools applicable to leading a modern balanced life
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Relaxation sequences and practices for overall well being
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Teach Restorative Yoga, Gentle Yoga, and Hatha Yoga
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Teach Meditation and Chanting
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Yoga postures (Asana) health benefits and techniques training for each category of yoga poses
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Anatomy concepts: joints, muscles, skeletal system, respiratory system
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Teaching methodology for confidence teaching lesson plans provided and creating your own lesson plans
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Business of yoga
Module Details:
The Enlightened Life
Explore the wisdom of a Yogic lifestyle through the Yamas and Niyamas, commonly called the dos and don'ts of yoga. These insights form the foundation of the Eight Limb Path, a series of yoga philosophies that provide useful guidelines to ground, inspire and enlighten you. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali will also serve as a reference to assist you in threading the truths of these ancient teachings into your modern life.
 (50 Hours)
Required Reading: The Sutras of Patanjali
The Anatomy of a Healthy Life
Learn the technical aspects of the classical yoga postures and the human anatomy and physiology required to teach them. Advance your physical practice and become confident instructing powerful breathing techniques. Deepen your understanding of the ways yoga creates strength and balance with a complete examination of the bandhas and how modern science is used to support and demystify yogic traditions.
 (50 Hours)
Required Reading: The Science of Yoga by William J. Broad
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Finding Calm in an Age of Speed
Deepen your understanding of the mind-body,connection through a comprehensive study of the chakra system. Awareness of the interplay between energetic and physical anatomy, will help you recognize unbalanced emotional and physical energies within and how to restore the balance. Explore the classical postures in gentle, restorative and accessible ways and learn to teach others how to find calm though chanting and meditation. (50 Hours)
Required Reading: Living Your Yoga by Judith Hanson Lasater
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The Past, Present and Future of Yoga
Journey into the lessons and teachings of the spiritual roots of yoga philosophy through ancient texts and engage in practical conversations so you can apply these teachings to modern life. Learn specific techniques to help remove obstacles on your path and remain present and grounded while building your yoga business. Keep your standards high as you embrace your new endeavours with integrity and a very open heart!
 (50 Hours)
Required Reading: The Bhagavad Gita







