YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

An Established Global Leader in Yoga Teacher Training Since 1999

Education & Training in Classical Yoga

Centered Yoga is one of the longest running and most prominent leaders in the field of yoga education and yoga teacher training worldwide at 200, 300, and 1100 hour levels and more.

Train to become a yoga teacher at Centered Yoga, where the depth of practice and tradition meets modern understanding and scientific knowledge with a good dose of fun, music, chanting, caring & sharing, save the planet, looking within, enjoy a life while thinking of others, open the heart, sharpen the mind, and free the spirit

Since its founding in 1999, Centered Yoga has offered yoga courses in Thailand across all interest levels:

for professional yoga teachers
those aspiring to become yoga teachers, and
sincere students seeking to delve deeper into their practice and understanding of the contemplative yoga path.

Our yoga teaching team has studied and practiced to the highest level worldwide, from both years in India in practice to US-based academic research and scholarly work at the doctoral level. We continue to study, practice and learn so we can offer the best in teaching to you.

Our yoga teacher training program, An Education in Yoga: Foundation Course, is considered one of the most comprehensive in the world. It is also of the highest standard, with a broad scope that encompasses

asana, vinyasa, breath regulation, pranayama, yoga philosophy and psychology, anatomy and physiology, meditation, chanting, and spiritual practices.

Authenticity and integrity are our hallmarks, as we firmly believe that a deep understanding of not only the correct practice, but also its purpose, is essential to produce an effect that is both true and guided in the right direction. We make sure we do not take ourselves so seriously and emphasize fun in both learning and practicing yoga as the ability to enjoy what you are doing is essential to the overall yoga learning process and growth.

Upon successful completion of this training course you will be equipped with:

The ability to teach a dynamic, vinyasa style asana class
The ability to teach a gentle, restorative style asana class
Basic understanding and direction to sequence your own classes
Your own personalized asana practice
Your own personalized seated practice (based in breathing awareness, classical pranayama, and mantra meditation techniques)
A greater context for, and understanding of, Yoga in its entirety, beyond the physical approach to asana, so caring & sharing and love of this planet can be interpreted to others.

Centered Yoga holds our one-month residential yoga teacher training program at Samahita Retreat, a leading destination for yoga retreats and holidays in Koh Samui, Thailand, along with a number of advanced yoga training courses to advance the student and teacher.

Paul Dallaghan, Centered Yoga’s founder and lead teacher, has spent over 20 years one-on-one with noted yogi Sri O.P. Tiwari, master of pranayama and head of the oldest yoga institute, Kaivalyadham. He also reached the most advanced asana level with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, the late master of ashtanga vinyasa yoga. Both of these great teachers personally certified Paul in these practices, a unique position as the only one to receive this double honor. Paul is also completing a full-time PhD from Emory University, USA, applying the yoga practices to scientific research.

Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Course

An Education in Yoga: Foundation Course is the Centered Yoga residential yoga teacher training program, held three times each year at Samahita Retreat. Situated on the beautiful island of Koh Samui, Samahita was recently featured as one of CNN’s Top 10 Wellness Resorts in Asia. Students can take in the beauty of Thailand while deepening their practice and developing their teaching skills.

May 5 – June 2, 2018: Education in Yoga: Foundation Course Early Bird Saving Ends: March 6, 2018

Education in Yoga: Foundation Course

May training will be led by Paul and the Centered Yoga teaching team

We look forward to welcoming you to go deeper into practice at our beach front center designed specifically for yoga and wellness.

Education in Yoga: Foundation Course

August training will be led by Paul and the Centered Yoga teaching team

We look forward to welcoming you to go deeper into practice at our beach front center designed specifically for yoga and wellness.

Education in Yoga: Foundation Course

November training will be led by Paul and the Centered Yoga teaching team

We look forward to welcoming you to go deeper into practice at our beach front center designed specifically for yoga and wellness.

Advanced Yoga Teacher Training 300-Hour Course

In your advanced yoga teacher training course, you will delve deeper into your practice. Not only will you progress further than you thought possible as a teacher, but you will also strengthen your inner connection and personal sense of wellbeing. The 300-hour course is divided into two-week, 100-hour modules, allowing you to complete your training as it fits into your schedule.

June 3 – 16, 2018: Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga Teacher Training With Arielle Nash-Degagne

Prenatal and Postpartum

This course is appropriate for expectant mothers, personal trainers, yoga teachers, midwives, doulas and birth coaches. The content of this course is drawn both from scientific knowledge and the personal experiences of pregnant yoga practitioners. Whether it’s the first time or the fifth time, the relationship between mother and baby begins long before birth. Yoga can play an integral role in the quality of this relationship as mom connects with baby and takes care of her body and mind through practice.

June 17 – 30, 2018: Practical Anatomy & Physiology With Arielle Nash

This course continues to dive deeper into understanding movement by exploring subtle biomechanics, fascial sensation and somatics. Hands-on adjusting experience will occur in a live setting. The Ashtanga Primary and Intermediate Series’ will be used as base for asana application along with specific restorative and therapeutic applications.

Pranayama & Your Yoga Practice

This course is ideal for those who wish to establish their pranayama practice, with clear detail and correct method of practice, either as newer students or those aiming to deepen practice. It is both practical and technical. (If new to pranayama this course is a prerequisite for for joining the Tiwariji course.)

Classical Pranayama & Philosophy with Sri O. P. Tiwari and Paul Dallaghan

This is a unique opportunity to learn direct with Tiwariji, the world’s leading authority and practitioner on pranayama. However, this program is not for students new to pranayama. If new, it is best to first take the course with Paul on July 1-14, which is more technical and will explain how to practice. For those with experience, this program with Tiwariji and Paul is most beneficial, covering the art and joy of practice while helping people reconnect with or deepen their practices.

Watch Paul Dallaghan’s, Centered Yoga and Samahita Retreat founder, Reflection on Practice

Samahita Live is a unique compilation led by Irish folklorist and musician Jack Harrison and contemporary singer/songwriter Daphne Tse.

Centered Yoga is renowned as Asia’s most respected and longest running Yoga Alliance Registered Program

Learn about the history and science behind the practice of Pranayama as taught by Sri. O. P. Tiwari (Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute) and Paul Dallaghan

Join us for a Yoga Retreat!
In addition to Yoga Teacher Training, we also offer Yoga Retreats at Samahita Retreat, voted one of Asia’s Top 10 Wellness Resorts by CNN Travel.