YOGA ALLIANCE CERTIFIED
200HRS VINYASA & YIN TEACHER TRAINING
April 13th 2025 – May 5th 2025
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Take the step to share your passion with the world and become a Yoga teacher at Senses. In this 200HRS Yoga Teacher Training in Sri Lanka you will be guided by four of our most experienced teachers that will prepare you to teach Vinyasa and Yin with a quality program endorsed by Yoga Alliance.
Immersed in the lush nature surrounding Senses, this is a unique training experience in Sri Lanka that will allow you to bathe in nature, to feel at peace, to reconnect with your true self and to fully focus into becoming a world class teacher in the world’s most requested styles of Yoga.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
The Senses teaching methodology and its curriculum has been fully written and tested by our teachers and exceeds the requirements of a foundational teacher training.
Here are the main pillars of this course:
Asana
- Static Poses
- Balancing Poses
- Inversions & Handstands
- Strenghtening Poses
- Stretching Poses
- Yin Yoga Poses
- Restorative Poses
- Teaching Skills
Philosophy
- Yoga History
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras: 8 Limbs
- Chakra System
- Koshas
- Mantras
- Mudras
- Yin Yoga Philosophy
- The Five Elements
- The Meridian
Anatomy
- Alignment
- Mobility
- Flexibility
- Biomechanics
- Adjustments
- Skeletal System
- Muscle System
Pranayama & Meditation
- Subtle Body
- Nadis
- Prana Vayus
- Pranayama Techniques
- Single Object Focused Meditation
- Guided Meditation
- Movement Meditation
- Intro to Vipassana Mediation
Workshops & Extra Activities
- Advanced Asanas Workshops
- Food, Nutrition and Digestion of a Yogi
- Intro to Ayurveda
- Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga
- Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony
- Conscious Connected Breathing Ceremony
- Sound Healing Session
- Free Time to Enjoy the Nearby Beach and Surf
Marketing & Development
- How to Start Teaching
- How to Get Hired in Studios and Retreats
- How to Start Your Own Business
- How to Continue to Grow and Expand as a Teacher
- Access to an Internship Program at Senses After Graduation
- Opportunity to Become a Senses Teacher
BECOME A YOGA TEACHER IN PARADISE
Sri Lanka has it all. With its 1340km of gorgeous coastline with crystal clear water and fine sandy beaches, lush tropical forests, mountain ranges, exotic wildlife and a rich food culture there are very few places in the world that can beat the beauty of this country.
We are located in one of the most exclusive location of the South Coast; the Midigama Fruit Farm. A natural oasis home to over 40 different varieties of fruit trees and surrounded by nothing but nature.
There are no main roads or railway next to us which make our place incredibly quiet and without any traffic noise or pollution. Imagine waking up overlooking at lush tropical greenery, walking barefoot on the fresh grass hearing nothing but the sounds of the birds chirping and preparing for a blissful morning meditation and an invigorating yoga practice to start the day. It’s heaven.
Yet we are only 2km away from the best beach of the south. A quick and fun tuk tuk ride will take you to the bustling areas of Midigama, Weligama and Ahangama where you will find plenty of beaches, bars, restaurant and cafes to spend your time off or to give surfing a try.
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
The 200hr teacher training is taught by four of the Senses senior and lead teachers. We offer one of the the highest teacher to student ratio in Sri Lanka and not only our teachers are incredibily experienced, they also come from different background, lineages and strenghts which make this training so rich in content and skills that you will aquire for yourself and ready to teach to the world.
We believe that connecting with your teachers is a fundamental part before choosing to enroll in a training that’s why we invite you to connect with our teachers directly through their social media.
Freya Williams
Freya is a Yoga Teacher, nutritionist, masseuse in training and traveller from the UK who has been practicing yoga for over 10 years. Freya's passion for yoga, surfing and travel has taken her to over 7 countries to guide yoga practices, getting the opportunity to share yoga with people from all over the world and has earned her E-RYT500 status by training in India and Thailand. Expect to explore a variety of movement practices in Freya’s classes and to dive deeper in breath-body connection, finding out what your heart is craving. On this training she will be the lead vinyasa, anatomy, advanced asana teacher and nutritionist consultant.
Gianluca Iacopini
The way Gianluca found Yoga is one of those interesting stories that shows how Yoga can change your life. While developing a passion for photography in the United States where he was offered to photograph professional Yoga teachers, he started getting courious about the practice and eventually quit his job in corporate to became a Vinyasa and Yin yoga teacher in Bali in 2018. He is the co-founder of Senses, passionate about breathwork and djing, he runs the Senses Breathwork Teacher Training and Ecstatic dances. In this training he will be covering Yin, Pranayama, Meditations and will be your to-go person from the on boarding process to everything that you may need on site.
Jonny Karroll
Jonny has been a dedicated yoga teacher for 10 years, sharing his experience at retreats, festivals, and trainings around the world. After healing his own body with yoga, and experiencing its powerful transformative effects on every aspect of his life, he knew he had to share these gifts with as many people as he could. After working with thousands of students he has witnessed just how personal each yoga journey is. He uses his extensive understanding of the body to support his students but believes curiosity, exploration, and personal discovery is more important than doing a posture perfectly. Beyond the physical, he excels at cultivating safe spaces for people to feel and express themselves. With a deep reverence for the teachings, he brings a light hearted approach to life and empowers people to live fearlessly, forgive generously, and love unconditionally. On this training he will be the second lead teacher for Vinyasa, Anatomy, Advanced Asana and Philosophy.
Marilena Hitzler
Marilena is an experienced (RYT500+) and passionate yoga teacher with a background in ballet and dance. Over the years, she taught yoga internationally, conducting classes, workshops, and teacher trainings. She has a deep understanding of yoga philosophy and its application in modern life as well as studied Ayurveda to combine nutrition, mindset and movement. In this training she will share wisdom about Yoga philosophy as well as diving into the power of Yin and Restorative Yoga.
MORE THAN A TRAINING
WE CARE ABOUT YOUR FUTURE
Have you asked yourself what happens after you graduate from a teacher training course? In many cases, when a course is over, students have to start looking for a place to teach, often wondering how to do it, where to do it. It can be a daunting and confusing time for some people.
Senses is one of Sri Lanka most established Yoga school and spiritual center offering more than 40 classes, workshops, ceremonies and activities a week. Becoming a teacher at Senses means that you have a studio, teachers, friends and a community that supports you after your training.
After graduating, you will have the opportunity to access an exclusive mentorship program which will allow you to participate in classes to support and assist the teachers until you are ready to be on your own. You will be part of our teacher community spread all over the world which is supportive and encouraging.
You will also have access to a discounted price for the other trainings that we are running like sound healing or breathwork to further develop your skills and knowledge in other disciplines to grow your portfolio of offerings.
TEACHER TRAINING TUITION COST
€ 1600.00
€ 500.00 non-refundable registration fee to secure your spot, balance to be paid before course starts. Payment plans available on request.
Includes: Training Manual, all classes, lectures, workshops, access to Senses internship, mentoring program and Yoga Alliance 200hr certification.
Please note that in case you choose the tuition only and sleep at an external location, a food package of €300.00 to cover all the meals shall be purchased to make sure you stay and bond with the group during the day and avoid going in/out several times.
Stay Social
€ 690
- 22 nights on site accommodation in superior dorm room (female only or mixed)
- All rooms have AC, Fans, Comfortable Matresses, Reading lamp.
- 3 meals a day (brunch, mid day light lunch, dinner) Teas and Coffee.
- Access to all Midigama Fruit Farm Facilities
- Discount on scooter rental and surf lessons
Stay Private
Please email for availability and prices
NOT ONLY A CERTIFICATE
Senses is a fully accredited school by Yoga Alliance, which allows us to certify you to teach anywhere in the world. Upon completion of this course you will receive a RYT200HR certificate and can proceed to take additional courses and register with Yoga Alliance.
We wanted this training to be much more than a certificate. We have meticulously crafted this entire program to make sure that this will be an invaluable growth and evolutionary experience and that you will return to the world as the most energized and radiant version of yourself ready to share the gift of Yoga with everyone that will cross your path. You will meet new friends for life and you will be given all the tools to network and grow professionally that will allow many different paths to unfold in front of you.
DAILY SCHEDULE
The day at Senses starts with a soft slow morning, waking up to the sounds of the birds and with a stroll to our yoga shala going through exotic fruit trees and lush greenery while sipping on tea or coffee. The day is a mix of practices, workshops, study and break times perfectly balanced to make the training enjoyable yet dynamic. Here’s how a sample day looks like:
| 07:00 – 09:00 | Morning Practice |
| 09:00 – 11:00 | Brunch and Free Time |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Theory and Lectures |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Asana Clinic |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Break and Light Lunch |
| 15:30 – 17:00 | Theory and Lectures / Self Study |
| 17:00 – 18:30 | Evening Practice |
| 18:30 – 19:30 | Dinner |
| 19:30 – 20:30 | Social Time / Sharing Circles / Sound Healing / Extra Activities |
This is a sample schedule that may slightly vary each day.
THE MIDIGAMA FRUIT FARM & THE HEALING FOOD
The Midigama Fruit Farm (MFF) is an organic and regenerative land now home to over 70 species of animals and 40 varieties of trees and vegetables; a little paradise located close to where all the action is, yet, feels quite, remote and calm. MFF helps to conserve environment, improve regional economies, upgrade livelihoods of villages, develop supply chain linkages with small holdings enterprises, contribute socio-economic growth, offer solution to regional food security, assist to eliminate malnutrition, empower women employments through resurgence of the eco-system.
With great respect of the land, all the vegetables and fruits are grown using organic fertilizers and over 80% of what you will eat during the training comes straight from the farm. Simple, unprocessed, healing food for a unique farm to table experience that guarantees an optimal nutrition.
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FAQ
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IS THE INVESTMENT WORTH IT?
Considering our experience and the trainings that we have done ourselves, we believe to have developed one of the most comprehensive and value-for-money course available at the moment.
Not only the investment will return to you in no time after you start teaching but this will be a priceless experience of personal growth and transformation that you will remember for life.
I PAID THE DEPOSIT BUT I CANNOT JOIN THE TRAINING, CAN I USE THE DEPOSIT FOR A FUTURE TRAINING
Yes, that is possible. You can join the next training or any training withing 12 months of paying your deposit.
DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS
Yes, we can offer payment plans tailored for your own needs. Please reach out via email to discuss the options.
Course Content
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM A YOGA TEACHER TRAINING?
Anyone with a passion for Yoga and a desire to help others can benefit from a teacher training.
DO I NEED PRIOR EXPERIENCE TO ENROLL?
No, this fundational teacher training is suitable for all levels and anyone is welcome to join.
IS THIS TRAINING CERTIFIED?
Yes, we are an internationally recognized Yoga school by Yoga Alliance upholding the highest standards in the industry worldwide.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATION?
To receive the certification, participants must complete all 22 days of training and pass a final exam. In case of sick days we will allow you to recuperate the days.
HOW CAN I USE MY CERTIFICATION AFTER COMPLETING THE TRAINING?
With your 200hr certification, you can teach Yoga classes and workshops for individuals and groups, you can start organizing your own events, retreats or open your Yoga studio.
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DO I NEED A VISA TO COME TO SRI LANKA?
Yes, a standard tourist visa is required to enter the country and join the training. The cost for a 30 days visa is USD 40 or if you are planning to stay longer you can also apply for a 60 days visa for USD 75 . For the most updated info and to apply please visit https://www.srilankaevisa.lk/
WHERE IS SENSES LOCATED
Senses is located in Midigama, inside the Midigama fruit farm. We are 2km away from the busy main road. Senses is a registered and licensed yoga school and retreat center making this the perfect venue for a Yoga teacher training.
WHAT KIND OF FOOD WE WILL BE EATING
We will serve you 3 meals a day. All meals are vegetarian/vegan following a yogic diet.
Over 80% of the food will come straight from the Midigama Fruit Farm providing the most healing and high vibing food to sustain you and give you optimal nutrition for the training.