200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Details
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Details
Yoga Alliance Certified | Immersive | Small Group | Lake Taupo
Become a confident, capable and internationally recognised yoga teacher in an intimate 19-day immersive training in Taupo, New Zealand.
This is not just a certification.
It’s a transformational experience — designed to deepen your practice, clarify your voice, and prepare you to teach anywhere in the world.
19 Days Immersive
Maximum 8 Students
Yoga Alliance RYT200 Certification
Accommodation & Daily Meals Included
A Transformative Yoga Teacher Training Experience
This internationally recognised 200-Hour Hatha Vinyasa Teacher Training in New Zealand is perfect for aspiring teachers or anyone seeking a deep physical, mental, and spiritual transformation through yoga and meditation. It’s designed for committed students ready for immersive growth.
Becoming a certified yoga teacher can deepen your understanding, refine your skills, and empower you to share the profound benefits of yoga with others.
You’ll leave with a well-rounded foundation, ready to teach confidently and authentically.
Course Topics - What's Covered
This 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in New Zealand is a thorough course that meets Yoga Alliance certification standards — with depth and clarity.
Asana & Alignment
- Foundational postures and variations
- Intelligent alignment principles
- Safe modifications and progressions
- Understanding common misalignments
- Assisting fundamentals
Teaching Methodology
- Class structure and sequencing
- Theming and intention setting
- Clear verbal cueing
- Voice projection and confidence
- Holding space safely
- Managing different student abilities
Anatomy & Physiology
- Functional movement principles
- Injury awareness and prevention
- Joint mechanics
- Muscular engagement patterns
- Breath and nervous system regulation
Yoga Philosophy
- Introduction to classical yogic texts
- The Eight Limbs of Yoga
- Ethics of teaching
- Applying philosophy to modern life and teaching
Pranayama & Meditation
- Foundational breath techniques
- Meditation practices
- Nervous system awareness
- Integrating breath into asana classes
Practicum
- Practice teaching
- Receiving and giving feedback
- Observing peers
- Building a complete final class
By graduation, you will have taught multiple times and received structured feedback.
Typical Daily Schedule
The daily schedule for our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in New Zealand is flexible, adapting to the needs and focus of the students. Below is a general outline of a typical day:
- Day 1: Starts at 3 PM
- Regular Days: 7 AM – 6:30 PM
- Final Day: Concludes by noon
- Off Day: Sundays
Typical Daily Schedule
- 07:00: Asana practice
- 08:30: Class review
- 09:00: Breakfast and break
- 10:10: Lecture on yoga theory, methodology, philosophy, or anatomy
- 12:45: Pranayama, meditation, kriya, or Yoga Nidra
- 13:00: Lunch break
- 15:00: Group teaching and asana methodology
- 17:00: Asana workshop (Yin or Restorative)
- 18:30: Day ends
- 19:30: Dinner or shared meals
What's Included in Your 200 Hr YTT
- 18 nights accommodation in a Luxury Holiday Home in Taupo, the largest lake in Australasia
- Course and Asana manuals
- Deepen your yoga practice with daily asana, kriyas, meditation and pranayama
- Expand your knowledge with daily lectures on yoga philosophy, anatomy, chakras and much more
- Hands on workshops on arm balances, inversions, backbends, adjustments, partner yoga, restorative yoga and more
- Individual assessments during your one hour practicum
- Accredited RYT200 Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Alliance certification upon graduation
- Free unlimited wifi so you can still keep in touch with your loved ones
- Sunset view and hikes, time permitting
- A beautiful (and most often emotional!) graduation ceremony
- A fun and transformational experience that you won’t forget!
A Glimpse Inside Our 200 Hour YTT
There’s the curriculum — and then there’s the experience.
Yes, you’ll study anatomy, philosophy, sequencing, pranayama, meditation, and teaching methodology. You’ll practice daily and learn to confidently hold space.
But what truly defines this training are the in-between moments.
Shared meals. Lake swims. Laughter between classes. Conversations that shift something inside you. Friendships that form fast and last long after graduation.
Our students come from New Zealand and around the world, each arriving for their own reason — and leaving with far more than a certificate.
This is the rhythm of training life.
Not just learning how to teach — but discovering who you become in the process.
After Your 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Graduation
Upon completion of your 200 Hour YTT, you will be eligible to register as an RYT200 (Registered Yoga Teacher 200) with Yoga Alliance.
You can:
- Teach Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin in any yoga studios internationally
- Start your own classes or retreats
- Teach private one on ons
- Begin online teaching
- Assist on other Yoga Teacher Trainings
- Continue into advanced 300-hour trainings
Some yoga teacher graduates begin teaching immediately.
Others take the training purely for personal growth.
Both paths are valid.
Luxury Accommodation
Check out your luxurious holiday home accommodation in Taupo. With spacious living, kitchen and dining areas, there are plenty of spaces for you and your new yogi family to learn, practice and grow in.
Vegetarian Meals
Meal times are fun on our yoga teacher training. Find out how we do our communal vegetarian meals. Don’t worry, we have always been able to accommodate all sorts of allergies and dietary requirements.
About Lake Taupo
Discover more about Taupo, voted New Zealand’s most beautiful town for several years. There are plenty of near by attractions and activities that you can explore during your time off.
Meet Your Teacher Trainers
Steve Hall
Lead Trainer - E-RYT500, RYT200 Kundalini
Steve has over 30 years of yoga experience and has been involved with yoga teacher trainings for more than a decade. He emphasises on how a pose feels, rather than how it looks. As a curious and open person, Steve is always seeking more yogic experiences and eager to expand his knowledge.
Joleen Lunjew Hall
CO TRAINER - E-RYT500
Joleen enjoys seeing her students progress physically, mentally and emotionally as they journey with her. She enjoys seeing her students progress physically, mentally and emotionally as they journey with her. Her strength is her calmness, softness and grace and that she brings to her classes.
Malcolm Nicholls
Anatomy Teacher
Joleen enjoys seeing her students progress physically, mentally and emotionally as they journey with her. She enjoys seeing her students progress physically, mentally and emotionally as they journey with her. Her strength is her calmness, softness and grace and that she brings to her classes.
Suggested Reading List
- For Yoga Philosophy –“The Heart of Yoga” – Desikichar – Son of Krisnamacharya
- For Meditation – “Buddhism Plain and Simple” – Steve Hagen
- For Anatomy – “Key Muscles of Yoga” – Ray Long
- For Asana – “Yoga Sequencing” – Mark Stevens
- For Breath – “Breath” – James Nestor
What Our Graduates Say
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The small class size and one-on-one setting was a huge win to find because that’s exactly what I was looking for. Something intimate, a place I could really learn in depth, instead of a room of 50-100 people.” ~ Liz Gareri, Canada.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Steve and Joleen’s different teaching styles show you how to embrace your own. Steve’s knowledge is unbelievably vast and Joleen has a calm, confident but fearless ease about her. Malcom, who joined us for three days of Anatomy, was incredibly knowledgeable and taught in such an engaging, hands-on way.” ~ Deanne Cleary, Franz Josef.
Ready To Transform Your Life?
Becoming a yoga teacher is not about perfect poses.
It’s about clarity, presence and the ability to guide others safely.
This 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in New Zealand is designed to give you both the qualification and the confidence to teach anywhere in the world.
If you feel the pull — trust it.
Our upcoming yoga teacher trainings are filling steadily, and we keep each group intentionally small. This is your moment. Secure your spot and take the first step toward becoming a confident, certified yoga teacher.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the days like? Do we get off days?
Trainings run from 7am – 6pm for 6 days a week with one off day. We will begin our day with a morning asana at 7am, have an hour breakfast from around 9am and morning lectures till around 1pm. Lunch break is always 2 hours. The afternoons will focus on teaching methodology and practice, then its asana theory and workshops. We finish around 6pm each day.
Do we get much teaching practice? I’ve heard stories of other schools that expect you to teach a full class without much teaching practice.
Don’t worry, you will get lots of teaching practices. We encourage our students to teach ‘something’ on day 2 itself. Our trainings are structured in such a way that we guarantee that you will be confident to teach a full class by the beginning of week 3.
Is the training physically demanding?
The training is immersive and full but we don’t run it like a boot camp. You will be supported to pace yourself appropriately.
Do I need to be advanced in yoga?
No. But we highly suggest at least 6 months of consistent yoga practice and most importantly, an open mind and a willingness to learn.
Upcoming New Zealand Yoga Teacher Trainings
Our small group trainings fill fast so choose your preferred date to secure your space early.
Spaces are intentionally limited to maintain personal mentorship and high teaching standards.
200 Hour YTT, Mar 2026
9 - 27 Mar 2026
Taupo, New Zealand
Deepen your practice and graduate with an internationally recognised yoga teacher certification.
Train during Taupo’s stunning Autumn season, where golden landscapes create the perfect environment for deep immersion and personal transformation.
Fully booked!
200 Hour YTT, Apr 2026
20 Apr - 8 May 2026
Taupo, New Zealand
Turn your passion for yoga into a meaningful teaching pathway and gain your first internationally recognised certification.
Experience Taupo in Late Autumn where crisp air and golden light support focused learning and steady growth.
Fully booked! Check our other dates.
Malaysia 200 Hour YTT
26 Jun - 2 Aug 2026
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
We will be heading to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for the first time to offer our established 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in a convenient 6 weekend format.
Warm weather and good food, what more can you ask for!
200 Hour YTT, Oct 2026
13 - 30 Oct 2026
Taupo, New Zealand
Do what you love for a living. Step into teaching with our internationally recognised yoga teacher certification.
Late spring in Taupo brings fresh energy and renewal — a beautiful time to begin a new chapter in your yoga journey.
Limited spaces. Early bookings are already in!
200 Hour YTT, Nov 2026
16 Nov - 4 Dec 2025
Taupo, New Zealand
Complete your internationally recognised yoga teacher certification in a focused, small-group environment.
Summer in Taupo offers long days, warmth, and an uplifting environment to fully immerse in your training experience.
Limited spaces. Enrollments are already underway.