Traditional Ashtanga Yoga Shala Phuket (TAYSP)

A traditional Ashtanga TTC — not a 20-person certificate factory

For practitioners who want real Mysore, honest adjustments and a small group — not a multi-style dorm program by the beach.

Who this is for

  • You want traditional Ashtanga / Mysore depth
  • You value personal adjustments over a big cohort
  • You can commit to a demanding daily schedule
  • You prefer a small shala in Chalong to a beach “factory”

Who this is not for

  • You want a 16–20 person beachfront TTC
  • You mainly want multi-style / Rocket / hot yoga
  • You need a fully all-inclusive resort package
  • You are looking for a light “certificate holiday”

What the fee includes

200-hour TTC tuition USD 1,600 — classes, materials, certification
Accommodation Optional package (e.g. nearby hotel) — not required
Meals Optional — arranged separately if requested

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What experienced practitioners notice

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Traditional Ashtanga · Phuket · Small group

Learn deeply.
Teach honestly.

A rigorous 200-hour Ashtanga teacher training for practitioners who want real personal attention — not a certificate factory.

Maximum 5 students3 weeks in PhuketYoga Alliance registeredUSD 1,600 tuition
200hours of practice, study and teaching
5students maximum per training
3focused weeks in Phuket
1:1feedback throughout the course
This is where a personal practice becomes the foundation of confident teaching.

Daily Ashtanga Vinyasa, hands-on adjustment, anatomy, pranayama, philosophy and supervised teaching practice — held in a deliberately small group.

You will not disappear into a crowded room. Your practice, questions and teaching voice receive direct attention from experienced teachers.

About the course

A complete 200-hour foundation in Ashtanga Yoga.

Three weeks of daily practice, study and supervised teaching at our shala in Chalong, Phuket, Thailand.

TAYSP offers a 200-hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC). Over three weeks, students gain detailed knowledge of all aspects of teaching both beginner and experienced yoga practitioners.

The course includes daily Ashtanga Vinyasa practice, breathing exercises, pranayama, yoga nidra, art of adjustment, methodology and time management, sequencing, workshops (back bends, hip opening, upper body strength, core and more), meditation (dharanas), an introduction to Shatkarmas, the study of ancient yoga texts, Indian philosophy, yoga psychology (practical use of yoga techniques for mental and emotional states), anatomy, yoga therapy and teaching ethics.

The 200 hours of training — practical part and theory — give you the detailed knowledge and practical experience essential both for deepening your own practice and for building a strong foundation for teaching.

We put the emphasis on the practical part. By the end of the course students know posture alignment, foundations, modifications and adjustments for different body types and levels of practice for most of the Primary Series. We train our students to be comfortable teaching classes and to radiate confidence in their own practice as well as in guiding others.

To ensure the quality of the training we accept no more than five students per course.

Upcoming intakes

Choose your three weeks.

Places are limited to keep the training personal. Early application is recommended.

15 Nov – 6 Dec 2026Phuket · applications open
11 – 30 Jan 2027Phuket · accommodation not offered
21 Feb – 14 Mar 2027Phuket · applications open
21 Mar – 11 Apr 2027Phuket · applications open
25 Apr – 16 May 2027Phuket · applications open
30 May – 20 Jun 2027Phuket · applications open
4 – 25 Jul 2027Phuket · applications open
1 – 22 Aug 2027Phuket · applications open
The training

Traditional foundations.
Practical teaching skill.

Everything connects back to the real work of practising safely, seeing clearly and guiding another person with confidence.

01 · PRACTICE

Ashtanga Vinyasa

Daily Mysore and Led practice, breath, bandhas, alignment and modifications.

02 · TEACHING

Art of Adjustment

Safe hands-on support, observation, correction, communication and teaching ethics.

03 · BODY

Anatomy & therapy

Functional anatomy and practical yoga-therapy principles for different bodies.

04 · BREATH

Pranayama

Breathing techniques, energetic foundations and how to introduce them responsibly.

05 · CONTEXT

Yoga philosophy

Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Bhagavad Gita and classical concepts made useful.

06 · VOICE

Supervised teaching

Sequence, teach, receive feedback and develop a clear, grounded teaching presence.

Full syllabus

Theory course

  • History and origins of Yoga
  • Lineage of Ashtanga Yoga
  • Ashtanga asana practice
  • Eight Limbs of Patanjali Yoga Sutras
  • Lectures on Pranayama
  • Concept of Prana and Pancha Prana
  • Pancha Koshas
  • Kundalini and chakras
  • Definition of Yoga according to Yoga Sutras
  • Hatha Yoga Pradipika
  • Introduction to Bhagavad Gita
  • Philosophy of the Upanishads
  • Yoga Nidra and yoga psychology
  • Shatkarmas
  • Introduction to Ayurveda principles
  • Anatomy and Yoga Therapy foundations
  • Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary Series
Learn by doing

Practice

  • Asana practice
  • Pranayama
  • Meditation
  • Kriyas / Shatkarmas
  • Bandhas
  • Chanting
  • Hands-on adjustment
  • Body alignment
  • Modification
  • Correction practice
  • Teaching practice
  • Yoga programme design
The practical result

Leave ready to guide real students.

By the end of the course, students understand posture alignment, foundations, modifications and safe adjustments for different body types and levels across most of the Primary Series.

You will create and teach classes for different timeframes and levels, practise correction and adjustment, and develop the confidence to guide others from a strong personal practice.

Monday to Saturday

Your training day.

A complete day of practice, methodology, theory and guided teaching study, with optional meals.

07:30Ashtanga Yoga (Mysore / Led)
10:30–11:30Adjustment / Methodology
11:40–12:40Pranayama / Yoga Nidra
12:40–13:00Tea break
13:00–14:00Theory of Yoga / Yoga Philosophy
14:00–15:00Pranayama / Workshop
15:00–15:30Meditation (every other day)
A clear rhythm from practice to integration.Monday to Saturday. Please keep your schedule as open as possible during the TTC for additional training.
Before you apply

Who this training is for.

You do not need to arrive as an advanced practitioner. You do need commitment, curiosity and the willingness to participate fully.

Eligibility

  • Basic spoken and written English
  • Prior yoga experience is strongly recommended
  • Familiarity with at least half of the Ashtanga Primary Series is helpful
  • Physical readiness for an intensive 6–8 hour training day
  • 100% attendance at classes and scheduled activities

Registration & commitment

  • Email booking@taysp.com and receive the application form
  • After acceptance, a 25% deposit secures your place
  • We confirm registration and send the preparation reading list
  • Places are offered based on suitability and confirmed in payment order
  • Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable after withdrawal
  • The course is conducted in English
  • Maximum group size: five students
Your qualification

200-hour teacher training certificate

Students who complete the required hours, attendance and assessments receive the TAYSP 200-hour teacher training certificate. The programme is registered with Yoga Alliance, supporting graduates who wish to continue toward professional teaching registration. Graduates also receive a certificate of attendance for the basic anatomy course.

Each graduate can apply for registration with Yoga Alliance. The anatomy certificate confirms course attendance and a basic knowledge of human body structure and function; it does not certify any medical activity.

Inside TAYSP

Personal. Precise. Hands-on.

The atmosphere is serious without being impersonal: close observation, direct feedback and room to ask real questions.

WOW Phuket hotel and poolOptional accommodation room for TTC studentsWOW Phuket accommodation
Optionalaccommodation
package
Stay close to the shala

A comfortable base for three focused weeks.

Students may add an accommodation package at WOW Phuket, a relaxed nearby hotel with private rooms, an outdoor pool and the essentials needed between long training days.

The hotel is close to Chalong Temple and Chalong Pier, with Phuket Town, beaches and local cafés within easy reach.

Private air-conditioned room
Balcony or terrace
Outdoor swimming pool
Wi-Fi and flat-screen TV
24-hour front desk
Free private parking
Accommodation is optional.
The current package is USD 760. The January 2027 intake is offered without accommodation.
Tuition · course only

Three weeks that reshape how you practise and teach.

$1,600USD · 200-HOUR TTC

The tuition price stays clear and separate. Accommodation and meals are optional: arrange them independently or ask TAYSP to organise them for you.

Build your programme

$1,600
Training tuition
Required · classes, materials & certification
$760
Accommodation package
Optional · or book your own stay
$365
Meal package
Optional · Monday to Saturday
$400
25% tuition deposit
Secures your place

You stay in control: choose only the TTC, add accommodation, add meals, or organise both independently. Checkout uses secure server-side USD→THB conversion and Stripe Adaptive Pricing for supported buyer currencies.

Booking terms

Payment & cancellation.

Clear, simple terms — so you can plan your training with confidence.

How to book

  • Email booking@taysp.com and we send you the application form
  • A 25% deposit of the tuition secures your place
  • Deposit by PayPal, bank transfer, credit / debit card or crypto
  • The balance is paid on orientation day on arrival (PayPal, bank transfer or cash)
  • The fee includes all classes and trainings, course materials and certification

Cancellation

  • Cancel at least 30 days before arrival and we transfer your paid fees to other dates or another program at no charge
  • Otherwise fees are non-refundable and non-transferable if a student withdraws
  • Places are given on eligibility and on a first-paid, first-served basis
  • Prices are in USD for convenience; please reconfirm the THB amount when booking if needed. Bank transfers to a Thai account use the exchange rate of the day the funds arrive
Ready to go deeper?

Small-group Ashtanga teacher training in Phuket.

Tell us about your practice and the dates you are considering. We will help you decide whether this training is the right fit.

Questions answered

Common questions about TAYSP

Does TAYSP offer 200-hour Ashtanga teacher training in Phuket, Thailand?

Yes. The Ashtanga Yoga TTC 200 hrs for All is a three-week in-person Yoga Alliance registered teacher training at our shala in Chalong, Phuket, Thailand — daily Mysore, Art of Adjustment, lectures, pranayama, and small groups (max about five students).

Does TAYSP offer a 300-hour Ashtanga yoga teacher training in Phuket, Thailand?

Yes. The 300-Hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training is a four-week in-person course at our shala in Chalong, Phuket, Thailand: the complete 200-hour foundation plus 100 hours of advanced training — Advanced Art of Adjustment, Pranayama and Yoga Nidra teacher training, extended supervised teaching practice and deeper Yoga Therapy. Small groups of up to five students.

Who teaches at TAYSP?

The core faculty is Rich Harding and Sofya Linkova, who lead Mysore practice, TTC, Art of Adjustment, pranayama, and therapy programs. Guest teachers join some courses. See our Teachers page for profiles.

What is the Art of Adjustment program?

Art of Adjustment is a hands-on weekend workshop (two days, about six hours) teaching safe, effective physical adjustments for Ashtanga postures. It is part of our TTC and also open as a standalone workshop. Details: Art of Adjustment.

What is the relationship between TAYSP and PRANA INTEGRITY?

TAYSP is the parent shala — decades of in-person Ashtanga practice in Phuket. PRANA INTEGRITY is the educational platform that grew from TAYSP: structured pranayama, methodology, anatomy, and teacher pathways. The Phuket pranayama intensive is taught at TAYSP; the full online curriculum lives at pranaintegrity.com.

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