Frequently Asked Questions
Absolute Yoga, one of the first studios to bring yoga to Asia, now
boasts 10 locations throughout Thailand and Singapore, including
their training center on Koh Samui.
“We take students and turn them into teachers,” says Lucas
Rockwood, Director of Training Programs. “But we also give
people an amazing experience.
“It’s the little things like our beautiful accommodation,
delicious food, and jungle excursions that make students want
to come back again and again. There are lots of choices when
it comes to trainings, but we stand out because we offer an
experience—not just a certificate.”
Each year, Absolute Yoga conducts Yoga Alliance certified
teacher trainings and continuing education workshops taught by
the best teachers in Asia. For more information on training
programs, please visit: Absolute Yoga Samui
You can also email or call Lucas Rockwood, Director of Training
Programs at info@absoluteyogaacademy.com
or +1.310.878.4829
(U.S.A. Number)
Students Arrive: check-in anytime after 12:00
Information packets will be waiting for you on arrival
19:00 Light Dinner (optional)
20:00 Orientation (at the studio)
*If your flight arrives late, it’s OK.
*The first official class starts at 07:00 a.m. Next Day
Departure Day.
Students Depart: check-out before 12:00. Leave anytime.
Breakfast will be served, and a light lunch for those still
on site.
*Please note: graduation is held a day before the Course ends and goes until
late in the evening, so please do NOT plan departure a Day Before. It will be a fun celebration.
Taking your mobile phone to Thailand can sometimes be a good idea but when it comes to making those calls to home or to someone local in Thailand you may find when you return back from your holiday, that you have a very big phone bill.
In Thailand you can buy a sim card for around 10$ which gives you a pay as you go setup. You can also easily get them free on the Airport. The sim cards are the same as the ones we use here in Europe. It then means that you can buy top-ups from most local supermarkets, 7/11′s etc… The calls from a Thailand mobile number are far cheaper, even back to Europe!
You must first check to see if your mobile phone can accept a sim card from another company (and that the phone is sim free).Your local mobile phone shop can tell you this.
Sim card top-ups can be brought for 50Baht, 100Baht, 200Baht, 300Baht and 500Baht they last for a period of 6 months then you lose the credit.
For Example : Distance from USA to Thailand is: 8837.2 Miles ( 14222.2 Kilometers / 7674.3 Nautical Miles )
Approximate flight duration time from Washington DC, USA to Bangkok, Thailand is 18 hrs, 21 mins
Use This Distance Calculator to learn more:
http://www.happyzebra.com/distance-calculator/
Flying to Ko Samui
While flying to Ko Samui is preferable, the island’s airport is owned by Bangkok Airways and until quite recently they were the only airline that flys there. Now THAI and Bangkok Airways fly the route but fares remain artificially high and, if you’re flying out of Ko Samui, there is a 300B domestic departure tax — the highest domestic departure tax in Thailand. Bangkok Airways runs almost 20 flights a day between Bangkok and Ko Samui. The cheapest fares are on the first and last flight of the day and go for 2,000B one way, fares through the rest of the day can be as high as 3,480B (all fares above are before the various taxes, fuel surcharges and insurance surcharge which airlines don’t deem to include in the fare, along with the 300B departure fee gouge). Flight time is 60 to 90 minutes depending on the aircraft used (prop or jet). The airport is located a 20 minute drive from Chaweng Beach and a five minute drive from Big Buddha Beach. Full fare and timetable information is available on the Bangkok Airways website.
Generally Thailand is very inexpensive, so I’d say if you came with $500
for the month you’d have a hard time spending it, even with plenty of
juices and massages 
PASSPORT/VISA
Most nationalities are given a free 30-day tourist visa upon
arrival at the airport. For some countries (China & India for
example), you’ll want to call your local embassy to check
current status and you may need to apply in your home country.
To check your visa rules, please visit:
http://thailand.tourism-asia.net/visa-rules.html
*NOTE: if you will stay in Thailand longer than 30 days, you
can add 1 week to your visa in Samui for 1900 THB. You can also apply for a 60-day tourist visa before you arrive
(charges vary). You can also just overstay and pay the
500THB/day penalty upon departure.
There are 3 international hospitals on Koh Samui. They are English speaking and very good. In the case of any emergency, we would immediately get in touch with your emergency contact to make sure your loved ones knew what was going on. With hundreds of students coming through the programs, many different thing have come up including broken toes, migraines, stomach aches, flu’s and fever. One student even discovered she was pregnant after arriving to the course. In all cases, there has never been a problem with the medical care available.
Heavy Fabric Jeans.
Shoes and socks. Shoes are taken off outside homes and many shops. Tying and untying shoe laces? No thanks. Flip-flops do the trick.
Anything polyester
Things you’d be sad if ruined.
Remember the climate. It’s hot. Light cotton is best for Koh Samui’s climate. Cotton shirts, dresses, shorts – all good.
Before visiting Thailand, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note: Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities.)
Routine
Recommended if you are not up-to-date with routine shots, such as measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, poliovirus vaccine, etc.
Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG)
Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in countries with an intermediate or high level of hepatitis A virus infection (see map) where exposure might occur through food or water. Cases of travel-related hepatitis A can also occur in travelers to developing countries with “standard” tourist itineraries, accommodations, and food consumption behaviors.
Hepatitis B
Recommended for all unvaccinated persons traveling to or working in countries with intermediate to high levels of endemic HBV transmission (see map), especially those who might be exposed to blood or body fluids, have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment (e.g., for an accident).
A very cold day/night in Koh Samui is about 22/23 C, but that hardly ever happens. 25/26C is a normal evening, 30C is common
KOH SAMUI WEATHER & CLIMATE
Unfortunately visitors are sometimes incorrectly informed about Koh Samui weather seasons prior to their departure. Not everyone is aware for example, that we do not have the same rainy season as Phuket does. This is because Koh Samui island is situated on the Gulf coast and faces east, so it feels the effect of the Northeast monsoon.
January – February is the cool season on Samui island, temperatures average a pleasant 79°F / 26°C. This is generally the best time to visit as it is not too hot.
March – May is the hot season, the temperature starts warming up, it has been known to reach 40°C There is generally less rain on Koh Samui during these months.
June – September generally speaking, between these months, most days will be filled with sun, except for the occasional downpour, which usually doesn’t last long.
October – December frequent showers (not monsoons) come in October, and last until sometime around mid December, when the Samui weather generally clears up with extended periods of dry and often sunny weather. Water sports enthusiasts should note that the sea can get rough at this time, and visibility can be affected.
The third largest island in Thailand, Koh Samui is part of a trio of popular destinations in the Gulf of Thailand: Koh Tao has the best (and famously inexpensive) diving, Koh Phangan is infamous for its full-moon parties, and Koh Samui has the most refined beach-vacation atmosphere. Mid-range to upscale accommodations are the norm here, and the vibe is pure relaxation. Just about any treatment on earth is available; from the ubiquitous Thai massage to yoga retreats to weeklong detox cleanse regimens. The island has a few minor attractions—a 40-foot Buddha statue, a few jungle waterfalls, and some provocatively shaped rock formations. Throughout the years though, the culture has progressively catered to the Western traveler (if you’re looking for authentic Thailand, look on), with internet cafés, Starbucks, and knock-off clothing stalls.
If you need a break from all that lounging on the beach, there are lots of unusual attractions which make the most of the island’s culture and island charm.
Forget the theme parks and hi-tech attractions. Instead, try the monkey show
Monkey Show
Koh Samui is synonymous with coconut trees – there are literally plantations all over the island, and until tourism arrived, coconuts were the main industry here.
How do you get at the coconuts? Enter the monkey, considered as man’s best friend, these industrious little animals are greatly prized and give a demonstration of their incredible dexterity (and not just at picking coconuts) in the outdoor theatre. The entertainment also includes performing elephants.
Location: look for the theatre on the ring road behind Bophut Village.
or the Snake Farm
Samui Snake Farm
The Snake Farm is a thrilling spectacle where visitors get a rare and up-close look at many of Thailand’s most fearsome reptiles. Definitely not for the faint-hearted, the Samui Snake Farm features daily shows where brave snake wranglers coax the creatures into displaying their amazing fighting moves. A variety of snakes are used in the show, with king cobras and giant pythons being the star attractions. Centipede and scorpion shows are also held daily, in case the big snake show somehow fails to excite! There are also daily demonstrations of cock fighting, one of rural Thailand’s most popular traditional sports spectacles.
The Snake Farm also features a reptile zoo where visitors are offered the chance to touch and handle some of the (more docile) snakes, a spine-tingling and educational experience not to be missed. Thailand is home to some 170 variety of snakes, 50 of which are venomous, so there’s certainly no shortage of fascinating and formidable creatures to see here!
Opening Hours: open daily with show times at 11am and 2pm
Location: 88/2 Moo 4 Taling-ngam, along Route 4170, about 13 kilometers south of Nathon Pier, or better still hire a car and go sightseeing.
There is no shortage of ATM machines or Foreign Exchange booths right around Samui. These ATM’s and Forex Booths are linked to the major Thai banks and are legitimate.
For real time updated exchange rates, for all major Thai banks, this link is very reliable – www.xe.com
While there are some other places that will offer cash exchange services, (like shops and hotels) the rate they offer will be significantly less than the recognized Foreign Exchange booths.
Often recommended is to use a combination of ATM card and your home currency to exchange, once you reach Thailand. It’s also worth having an extra ATM card stashed away for contingent purposes.
Don’t buy baht before you arrive in Thailand, you can’t spend it, and you’ll pay too much for it.
Bring your home currency. Major world currencies like USD, GBP, EUR, AUD, NZD are widely accepted for exchange purposes.
Make yourself aware of any fees imposed by your bank.
Also be aware of the 150฿ (US$5) fee imposed by most Thai ATM’s over and above your home banks fees.
The ATM rate of exchange is comparable with the providing banks cash rate.
ATM’s only dispense Thai Baht.
Inform your bank of your intended travel movements so they don’t block the card when they see foreign transactions.
To minimize ATM fees, withdrawal the maximum allowed each transaction, usually 20 banknotes or 20 000฿.
Your personal daily withdrawal limit will be enforced if less than the equivalent of 20 000฿.
Ko Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand, about 35 km northeast of Surat Thani town (9°N, 100°E). The island measures some 25 km at its widest point. It is surrounded by about sixty other islands, which compose the Ang Thong Marine National Park (Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park) and include other tourist destinations (Ko Phangan, Ko Tao and Ko Nang Yuan).
The central part of the island is an almost uninhabitable jungle mountain, Khao Pom, peaking at 635 m. The various lowland areas are connected together by a single 51 km road, running mostly along the coast to encircle the bulk of the island.
The old capital is Nathon, on the southwest coast of the island. It remains the major port for fishing and inter-island transportation. Nathon is the seat of the regional government, and the true commercial hub of the Samui locals. It has a charming pace, and is almost small enough to walk everywhere. The old Chinese shop houses along the middle street whisper of an exotic history.
Each of Samui’s primary beaches is now also nominally considered as a small town, due to the number of hotels, restaurants and nightlife that have sprung up in recent years.
No, We do not recommend you to drink tap water. Bottled water is always the best one.
Because the menu is buffet style and catered to group meals, there is not a lot of flexibility with meals. That said, the Love Kitchen’s food tends to be very simple. For example, there is very little wheat used at all. Soy and eggs can be avoided without a problem. If you have a specific question please do get in touch and we can help you understand how easy/challenging it might be. In many cases, we do suggest students purchase some snacks or supplemental foods based on their dietary needs.
The menu changes daily, but common selections include homemade soups and breads, fresh salads (locally grown greens), stir fries, local fish and chicken, Thai favorites, and wraps. There are always selections for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
All meals will be served buffet-style at The Love Kitchen, Absolute Yoga’s all-natural, health food restaurant. Food is simple and wholesome. Whenever possible, you’ll be served locally grown, Organic foods prepared from scratch.
Hot Yoga Course
Vinyasa 200 & 500 Hour Course
We Recommend the following:
- notebook & pen
- wrist watch (digital is best)
- yoga clothes (a few sets)
- mosquito repellent
- sun cream
- sun glasses
- bathing suit
- lightweight clothing
- alarm clock
- light blanket or sarong
- Favorite pencil/pen and journal
- Open mind and open heart
- And most importantly, please, whatever you do, do not forget to bring your sense of humor!
Hair dryers are in all rooms. Wifi is free throughout the resort.
There is a 7-11 shop within walking distance, most students sneak out for chocolate
Yes, if you do not want to stay at the resort and look for your own accommodation you can stay offsite. We have had students that have done it before. If you decide to stay Offsite and you would only have to pay Tuition, You can also Take the meal Plan at Absolute Sanctuary so You may eat there with the other students. Let me know if you wish to get more information on the meal Plan.
Unfortunately the hotel does not accept children under the age of 12 that is because they have an open pool and steep stairways. So for security measures they do not accept children.
The other option we suggest is staying Offsite in nearby resorts:
http://parksamui.com/accommo.html or http://maryoosamui.com/home.html
Absolute Sanctuary is located 10 minutes from the airport
in Koh Samui. There are flights all day long from Bangkok
and half a dozen other cities in Asia.
To get picked up from the airport, please send the
following:
ARRIVAL:
1 – Flight number
2 – Arrival time
3 – Date of arrival
**Very Important** Please do NOT send your complete flight
itinerary.
Please send only the 3 items above. Email the above 3 details
to info@absoluteyogaacademy.com
*Pickup double confirmation will be sent out 3 days prior to
the course.
*Please do not send your return flight info. That will be
scheduled during the last week of the course.
Yes, Laundry service is inexpensive and available 3x per week.
If you already know who you want to share your room with , your partner or friend, you can let us know and we arrange the shared accommodation preference. If you do not know beforehand, unfortunately you may not pick who your partner will be. We do try to make the best match and we match them By gender.
The other option we suggest is staying Offsite in nearby resorts:
http://parksamui.com/accommo.html or http://maryoosamui.com/home.html
There is Wifi throughout the resort. At the pool, studios and restaurant the signal is always available. In most cases, you can also get a signal in your room as well.
ABSOLUTE SANCTUARY
Address: 88 Moo.5, Cheongmon, Tambol Bophut, Amphur Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320 Thailand
Tel: +66 7760 1190 – 9, +66 7724 7810 Mobile:+66 8137 47782, +66 8137 47784 Fax: +66 77 601209
We have a block of rooms reserved just for the course dates,
but you are more than welcome to come early or leave later at
your own expense (the resort will offer you a discounted rate
of 50% off normal rack rate price, payable upon arrival).
(Breakfast Only)
Thailand electrical outlets will take either 2-straigt prongs (USA style) or 2-round prongs (Thai style) in the same outlet. There is not a 3rd grounding prong hole so USA 3-prong plugs will usually not work without an adapter.
For computers, cell phones, etc you do not need a transformer, just an adapter (show below). Adapters are very inexpensive, light, and can be purchased in most shopping centers.
http://www.absolutesanctuary.com/
Students will stay at Absolute Sanctuary Resort, just minutes
from Choeng Mon & Chaweng Beaches, shopping, restaurants, and
entertainment. The resort itself is extremely quiet, safe,
and peaceful.
Our facilities are new (just 2 years old) and very modern
with hot water, aircon, and television in all rooms. There’s
a swimming pool, a juice bar, a full spa, and a steam room.
Unless you’ve made other arrangements, you will have 1 roommate.
Inspired by the stunning architecture of Morocco, ABSOLUTE SANCTUARY boasts 38 luxurious rooms, each featuring vibrant yet soothing color themes, unique decorative details and modern amenities to ensure that you never want for anything. ABSOLUTE SANCTUARY is nestled into the hillside with a stunning views of the Gulf of Thailand on Cheong Mon Peninsula.
All of our elegantly spacious rooms feature comfortable beds and linens, en-suite bathrooms with stylish tiling, air conditioning & ceiling fan, desk, safe, mini-fridge, hair dryers, telephone and a small terrace where you can relax and enjoy the view. We provide a range of locally made bathroom amenities with which you can pamper yourself even more.
We suggest you have at least form 6- 12 Months of experience.
If you took twenty of the most famous yoga teachers in the world
and watched them practice, you’d be surprised to learn that their
postures are far from perfect. Teaching yoga is not about doing prefect
poses or advanced asanas. More importantly, you must be committed to and in love with the practice.
Many students on the course are from all over the world and for many
English is not there first language either so no need to worry.
The teachers know that and If they need to go slow or explain things better to you they will, they are happy for you to learn and understand
None, You won’t get any surprise fees. The price include, Tuition, room meals and materials for the course.
Yes, as a graduate, you’re entitled to a
20% tuition discount on all future trainings.
Regular Tuition Price.
Yes, we do have the Three pay option for our 200 and 500 Hour course. But we must receive full payment at least one month before the course starts.
Our prices do not include airfare.
Please click on the link depending on the course you applied for.
You will have the payment Options:
1. Deposit to hold your spot
2. Second Payment after deposit
3. Full Payment
Click on the following links to pay:
a. Vinyasa : http://tinyurl.com/6uml4je
b. Hot Yoga:
June : http://tinyurl.com/8xke8jf
October: http://tinyurl.com/767egk6
c. 500 Hour: http://tinyurl.com/c9vp28f
d. Hot Yoga Immersion: http://tinyurl.com/d34k64k
Please visit each of our links to check out the prices.
Scroll to the payment section on each page.
a. Vinyasa : www.TeachFlowYoga.com
b. Hot Yoga: www.TeachHotYoga.com
c. 500 Hour: www.500HourYogaTraining.com
d. Hot Yoga Immersion: www.HotYogaImmersion.com
e. Main Webpage: www.AbsoluteYogaSamui.com
Approximate Prices:
Hot Yoga Immersion : 14,950 THB
200 Hour Course: 30,000 THB
500 Hour Course: 35,000 THB
To check exchange rates please click here: www.xe.com
Prices vary course to course please email us to check the current rates.
The course deposit of 20,000 THB is non-refundable and that remaining tuition paid is 100% refundable up until 60 days before course start date, after which time, it becomes non-refundable as well.
All course fees, materials, mats, towels, 3 meals daily, airport transfer to/from hotel. No surprise fees or extra expenses aside from pocket money you’d bring.
We will review your application, when you have been accepted You will receive an email that contains a confirm link.
In order to activate your subscription, check your email and click on the link in that email. You will not receive your subscription until you click that link to activate it.
If you don’t see that email in your inbox, please let us know so we can have another copy sent to you.
Visit Our course web page and click on the apply now button
a. Vinyasa : www.TeachFlowYoga.com
b. Hot Yoga: www.TeachHotYoga.com
c. 500 Hour: www.500HourYogaTraining.com
d. Hot Yoga Immersion: www.HotYogaImmersion.com
e. Main Webpage: www.AbsoluteYogaSamui.com
Your teaching salary will depend on the studio where you teach, the
class size, and your level of experience. Starting teachers usually
make between $25-50 per class while senior teachers make two to
three times that much.
For most people, teaching yoga is not a way to get rich, but it is an
excellent way to earn a living, enjoy a flexible schedule, and receive
full-time pay for part-time work. It’s not easy—but it is an amazing
job. When you teach what you love, it’s a pleasure to go to work.
A good way to judge a teacher training is to ask the instructor how
many of the graduates actually go on to become teachers. You’ll be
surprised at how low most of the numbers are!
From a good course, around half of the trainees will go on to teach.
The other half are usually either not interested in teaching (they
just wanted to learn more about yoga) or already have other jobs
that take up their time.
A good course also offers assistance to graduates to help them find
jobs. Usually, this is done via email and telephone. One of the
teaching staff will give you honest recommendations for improving
your resume, gaining experience, and finding jobs.
a. Fill out the Application form
b. Pay the $25 USD Application fee
c. Send us a photo to complete your application.
This does not need to be a yoga photo, it’s just so that our teaching team can match a face to the application—and so our staff can recognized you when you arrive at the training center.
d. Send us a recommendation letter. If your teacher can send a letter for you, that’s great, if not a personal or professional reference is just fine too.
It’s just so that our teaching team can match a face to the application—and so our staff can recognized you when you arrive at the training center.
500-Hour Advanced Course – for yoga teachers who are ready
to take their career to the next level. This advanced course goes
way beyond basics with advanced anatomy, history, philosophy, adjustments,
teaching skills, business skills, yin yoga, women’s yoga—and more! If you
plan to teach as a career, or if you’re just in love with teaching and
want to take the next step, this course is for you.
All Absolute Yoga courses are Yoga Alliance accredited at the 200 or 500 hour level. The 200-hour certification has become the international standard for 90% of yoga teachers, and the 500-hour certificate is for advanced teachers and teacher trainers.
Bikram is a brand of yoga owned by Bikram in Los Angeles.
We are not affiliated with Bikram in any way, though Absolute
Yoga is in the same tradition.
Our series consists of 50 poses many of which you’ll know
from Bikram including variations, core poses, and arm
strengthening poses. The pace and challenge are very
similar and most people come to use with a Bikram
background, but are looking for more freedom with
their teaching.
In terms of copyrights, Bikram has a copyright for his name.
That’s all. The same way you can’t call a brand of shoes
Nike, you can’t call your yoga Bikram without his permission.
But you can’t copyright postures. Bikram tried and lost in court
to about 10 studios.
At Absolute, we do not put any restrictions on our teachers
and encourage them to learn and grow as teachers in
whatever way they please. Most go on to teach Absolute
Yoga of course, but many teach all different styles such as
Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hot Yoga as well since we offer a 200-Hour
Yoga Alliance certificate.
Our graduates are extremely successful, many open
their own studios immediately after graduation and avast
majority go on to teach in other studios, gyms and centers.
You will be equipped with all the necessary skills to open
your own studio upon completion of the course.
Yes, all of our courses are Yoga Alliance accredited, and any/all days or weeks spent with us count toward continuing education. This includes auditing courses, attending partial or short courses.
Please visit our site to find out our exact dates.
a. Vinyasa : www.TeachFlowYoga.com
b. Hot Yoga: www.TeachHotYoga.com
c. 500 Hour: www.500HourYogaTraining.com
d. Hot Yoga Immersion: www.HotYogaImmersion.com
e. Main Webpage: www.AbsoluteYogaSamui.com
Hot Yoga Teacher Training Course – Learn to teach Absolute Hot Yoga. Challenge yourself and embark on a new lifestyle… 2 classes per day, expert instruction, a huge teaching team, tons of sweaty fun. This course is ideal for Hot Yoga lovers who are serious about learning real-work teaching skills needed to start working right away. 28-day Yoga Alliance Course
http://www.teachhotyoga.com/
Hot Yoga Immersion Course – go way beyond the classic 26
Hot Yoga postures with Tomasz Goetel and The Evolution of Hot Yoga.
This course is for all levels, and it’s all about breaking out of
the box and learning new ways to practice in a supportive environment.
1. To verify our school’s credentials, please visit:
Yoga Alliance School Directory
2. To find out 200hr school, search for:
country: Singapore
school: Absolute Yoga
3. To find our 500hr school, search for:
country: China
school. Yogasana
NOTE: The Yoga Alliance website search features are not good,
and often our school is listed under the wrong country. You can
also call us or call Yoga Alliance directly to verify accreditation.
200 Hour Courses which include Vinyasa and Hot Yoga.
a. Vinyasa : www.TeachFlowYoga.com
b. Hot Yoga: www.TeachHotYoga.com
For the 200 Hour course we have Around 40 Students per Course
For the 500 Hour we have Around 15 Students per course.
Yes, of course. About 15% of our students come for personal growth and development as yoga students. Please do come ready to practice, train and commit 100% regardless of your final intentions after the course.
First, decide what style of yoga you want to teach. Then choose a
course led by a teacher with a great reputation. You’ll want to make
sure that the course is accredited by the Yoga Alliance, the
governing body for teacher training courses. Lastly, and most
importantly, choose a course you’re excited about. You want this to
be fun!
Flow Yoga Teacher Training – Delve deep into the classic Vinyasa Yoga
sequences with Michel Besnard. This course provides students with a
solid foundation in the original Vinyasa-Flow sequence, the Ashtanga Primary
Series, with an emphasis on individual attention, alignment,
sequencing for public classes, and self-practice.
Michel has been teaching and practicing for over 30 years,
and that experience and knowledge really resonates with his students.
• Each teacher training course will be both physically and mentally challenging, with two, 90-minute yoga practice daily along with 5-6 hours of required class and workshop time.
• Cigarettes, alcohol, and illegal drugs will NOT be permitted for the duration of the training. Students who cannot comply with this rule will be asked to leave.
• You will take full responsibility for my own health and well-being during the course and will not hold Absolute Yoga or any of the teaching staff responsible for injuries or other medical problems that might occur.
• The course deposit of 20,000 THB is non-refundable and that remaining tuition paid is 100% refundable up until 60 days before course start date, after which time, it becomes non-refundable as well.
• The Absolute Yoga follows the curriculum guidelines of the Yoga Alliance; and therefore, requires all participants to show up, participate, and commit 100% to the course.
• A positive, team-oriented, optimistic attitude is a requirement for all attendees. Disruptive, rude, or negative behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the course.
Absolute Hot Yoga consists of a set of 50 poses practiced statically, meaning one-by-one while looking in a mirror. Detailed verbal instructions are given in each pose, and the heat allows you to detoxify and go deeper in the poses. Ashtanga or Vinyasa style yoga is a flowing practice, where you move through a sequence of poses more quickly, and poses are connected via the breath. In general, most poses are held for just 5 breaths, and then you move on to another pose. Both styles are appropriate for all levels, it’s a matter of personal preference which is right for you—and many students love both.
https://yogaalliance.org/content/what-we-do
Yoga Alliance® is the national education and support organization for Yoga in the United States. We work in the public interest to ensure that there is a thorough understanding of the benefits of Yoga, that the teachers of Yoga value its history and traditions and that the public can be confident of the quality and consistency of instruction.
Yoga Alliance was formed in 1999 by a merger of two volunteer organizations, Unity in Yoga and Ad Hoc Yoga Alliance. Unity in Yoga sponsored national and international Yoga conferences from 1982 until 1995. Ad Hoc Yoga Alliance was formed in 1997 to create minimum standards for Yoga teachers. Since our formation, we have emphasized mutual respect, sensitivity and support of different Yoga styles and traditions.
In September 1999, Yoga Alliance established a national Yoga Teachers’ Registry to recognize and promote teachers with training that meets our minimum standards. Teachers who meet these standards are eligible to register as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®s). In 2005, in conjunction with enhanced and revised standards for registration, we began recognizing and registering teachers with significant teaching experience in addition to training. These teachers can register as Experienced Registered Yoga Teachers (E-RYT®s).
Yoga Alliance also maintains a Registry of Yoga Schools to recognize Yoga teacher training programs that meet our 200-Hour and 500-Hour standards. A school whose curriculum satisfies or exceeds our minimum training standards may apply to register as a Registered Yoga School (RYS®). Once a school is registered, all graduates of a RYS are automatically eligible to register with us as RYTs.
The 200-Hour Yoga Alliance certification is the
International standard for teachers, and the
Next level up is +300 hours to 500 hours in total.
Very few teachers have this certification and
very few training centers offer it. We’re very
excited to offer this course, and even more
excited about the faculty that are coming.
The 200-Hourcourse is all about learning to teach. The
500-Hour is all about advancing your teaching
skills, adding to your yoga toolkit (you’ll be
learning 3 new series) and really becoming a
career teacher.
We recommend 1-3 years of practice, a level 1 yoga teacher training course, or at least 25 classes taught. Exceptions are always considered, passion always trumps experience.
The Hot Yoga “Going Pro” course is designed for existing teachers who want to take their career to the next level. Existing teachers of all styles are welcome, but you must be passionate about Hot Yoga specifically. Serious students (1-3 years practice) can also be considered for this course
This is not a course for beginners, it’s designed for existing teachers or very serious students.
You’ll learn how to sequence and structure 60,90, and 120 minute classes based on your own knowledge and abilities. This will build and add onto your existing skills, making your classes more powerful and diverse.
Hot Yoga “Going Pro” will teach you to self-sequence classes based on your students’ needs. The poses build from classic Hot Yoga and classic Hatha and Vinyasa poses. There is no fixed sequence, the goal is to empower you to do your own creative sequencing.
The “Going Pro” course is a Level II course for existing teachers and very serious student. It’s designed to help you take your career to the next level.
The Hot Yoga “Going Pro” style is left up to the teacher, but it’s based on classic Hot Yoga and classic Hatha & Vinyasa Poses.
Yes, many teachers have 50, 100 or 200hr certifications. For advanced certifications, 100hrs is a very respectable advanced training certificate.
There will be giving assignments prior and during the course. The assessment will be both Written and Practice. Don’t worry no pop-up quizzes 
Some courses basically “sell” certifications. If you pay the tuition,
you graduate. Excellent trainings sometimes
fail students. They do this not to be mean, but to ensure quality.
Usually, students who fail either break the rules (skip classes, go
out partying) or simply refuse to participate. Someone who loves
yoga and gives 100% effort will almost certainly pass.
07:00-09:00
Yoga Class, Breath Work, & Kriyas (cleansing exercises)
09:15-10:15
Breakfast (buffet style Western & Thai food)
10:15-12:15
Workshop
12:15-13:15
Lunch (at The Love Kitchen)
13:15-15:15
Workshop
15:30-17:00
Yoga Class Practicum
18:30-19:30
Dinner (at The Love Kitchen)
20:00-21:00
Meditation, Group Gathering, Questions or Yoga Films
You will get a Certificate of completion. Which is linked to our Yoga Alliance Accreditation, You will be registered on Our Graduate list. So anybody who wants to double your accreditation they can do it anytime.
All of our courses are accredited by Yoga
Alliance which is now the largest accreditation board
in the world.
This means your certification is recognized worldwide
and gives you the greatest freedom. Your will also
be certified by Absolute Yoga, one of the largest studio
groups in the world. So it’s a very nice credential.
No royalties with us and no problem at all teaching internationally.
