200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Details
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course Details
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training & Yoga Alliance RYT Certification
Embark on a life-changing journey with Asia Pacific Yoga’s 200-Hour Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training, designed for those ready to be internationally certified as a yoga teacher, deepen their own practice and inspire others through yoga.
Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Alliance RYT Certification
If you’re passionate about yoga and feel ready to take your practice to new heights, this might be the ideal moment to transform that passion into a meaningful career.
Join Asia Pacific Yoga on our 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher Training, in stunning Taupo, New Zealand. Over 19 days, you’ll immerse yourself in this transformative experience, staying in a luxurious holiday home nestled by a stunning lakeside.
Our Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training programme is designed to provide an intimate and supportive learning environment, with a maximum of just 8 participants per group. This small-group setting allows for a relaxed, personalised experience, ensuring that you receive individual attention and guidance throughout your journey.
Come discover the power of yoga as a teacher and practitioner, and let this journey open up new pathways for your future.
Keeping it Real
but ready to Fly
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.
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. It covers a wide range of topics, including yoga philosophy and history, asana practice (Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin), sequencing, pranayama, kriyas, meditation, and more.
You’ll also dive into yoga anatomy and physiology, alignment and adjustments, mantras and kirtan, and workshops on teaching styles. The training includes essential teachings from the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, the chakras, nadis, and the business of yoga.
- Applied yoga anatomy and physiology
- Asanas, yoga styles and sequencing
- Pranayama and kriyas
- Meditation, yoga nidra
- Mantra, kirtan and chanting
- Teaching styles and workshops
- Alignment and adjustments
- The theory of chakras, nadis, bhandas and koshas
- Yoga history and philosophy from Patanjali Yoga Sutras
- Yoga business workshop
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!
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 Teachers
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
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
Upcoming Yoga Teacher Trainings
200 Hour YTT, May 2025
19 May - 6 Jun 2025
Taupo, New Zealand
Take the first step towards your yoga teaching career.
Discover the beauty of May where Taupo's Late Autumn backdrop of golden hues meet crisp, clear skies.
300 Hour YTT, Oct 2025
13 Oct - 7 Nov 2025
Taupo, New Zealand
Build on your knowledge as a yoga teacher and take your teaching to the next level.
The fresh happy atmosphere of colourful blooms and newborn lambs make late spring an inspiring time to come.
200 Hour YTT, Nov 2025
17 Nov - 5 Dec 2025
Taupo, New Zealand
Do what you love for a living. Take the first step in becoming a Yoga Teacher!
Summer is nearly here, make the most of Taupo’s beautiful long warm days and cooler nights.
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, Mar 2025
3 - 21 March 2025
Taupo, New Zealand
The foundational Yoga Teacher Training that will kick start your teaching journey.
One of our favourite times of the year, Autumn brings vibrant hues where nature paints the Taupo landscape in breathtaking shades of gold and amber.