Picking a place for your Yoga Teacher Training can be challenging. You start asking around, researching online, comparing prices, and poring over the details. Hundreds of aspiring practitioners have ventured to Wise Living Yoga Academy in Doi Saket, Thailand for their Yoga Teacher Training Course.. Let’s take a look at why!
1. Immersive experience
The Yoga Teacher Training Course at WLYA is all about yoga education and lifestyle. You live in an ashram environment with teachers and other students sharing your interests. You live and breathe and observe the yogic lifestyle every day for the entire duration of your training. The environment really allows you to develop a solid routine comprised of a good diet, exercise, and meditation, among other things.
2. Traditional yoga
So many people think of yoga only as a form of physical exercise, and so many yoga teacher training programs cater to that idea. But what about its root and history? The vast spiritual, mental, and emotional aspects of yoga? Yoga as a lifestyle?
WLYA is perfect for those interested in understanding how yoga is as a way of life. You are introduced to yoga as one of the ancient Indian philosophies and study important scriptures. The comprehensive curriculum is led by experienced teachers from the world’s oldest organized yoga institution in India. You practice asanas (physical postures) and other techniques at a deeper level and learn how they contribute to one’s spiritual development. You will find yourself shaping into a wonderful practitioner, educator, and ambassador of traditional yoga!
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3. Affordability
Yoga teacher training is a significant financial investment for most of us. At WLYA, you will find that the facilities are pleasant and simplistic without sacrificing comfort. It is a very down-to-earth place with no frills. You do not see products and services being marketed at every turn. Likewise, the program costs have been made more affordable, especially compared to yoga centers that push for brand names and luxury.
The ashram is located away from the tourist central, and it costs less to do things around here. You can rent a bike for less than 1 USD a day, treat yourself to a coconut that tastes like a slice of heaven, and then get an authentic Thai massage at a rate that almost makes it feel insensible to deny yourself of a good rubdown!
4. Location
Students have described the ashram and the surrounding area as the perfect place to study traditional yoga. The ashram is tucked away in the neighborhood of Doi Saket in northern Thailand. With few distractions around, you will be able to really soak in the ashram environment! At the same time, there are great temples and places within reach if you want to venture out. It is also a great stepping stone for travels before and/or after the yoga teacher training program.
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5. Food
Part of living the yogic lifestyle means eating a vegetarian/vegan diet. You have three nutritious meals a day made from scratch, along with fresh fruits and natural tea. The food at the ashram is so delicious that students don’t miss meat, cheese, or junk food! The ingredients are 100% organic and come from either the ashram’s gardens or conscientious local farmers. Through an interactive nutrition session, you learn about the benefits and uses of all the ingredients as well.
6. People, people, people
Trained at The Yoga Institute in India, the teachers Jeenal and Daniel are very active and passionate about imparting their practice of traditional yoga. They help you discover your strengths and weaknesses as you go through your journey, and are very flexible and accommodating to individual needs. The ashram workers are locals who are incredibly generous and positive. You will find them around the ashram smiling and putting in hard work to make your stay an enjoyable one.
At WLYA, you will meet students from all over the world and from different walks of life. They have in common their interest in traditional yoga and spiritual development. This tends to draw very genuine people, and the teachings shape the group dynamic in very positive ways. By the end of first week, the group will already feel like a family!
7. Alumni network and support
The connections made at the ashram are invaluable and so are the networking opportunities. WLYA has an active alumni group where former students share news and inspirations from around the globe. This way, you are not just walking away with a certificate in hand, but you have a strong support network to pursue your next steps.
Several students also return for Continuing Education programs which are offered in modules of 100 hours (2 weeks) or as the 300 hours Advanced Yoga Teacher Training course (6 weeks).
Several students also return for Continuing Education programs which are offered in modules of 100 hours (2 weeks) or as the 300 hours Advanced Yoga Teacher Training course (6 weeks).
To sum it up, WLYA is an incredible place for those seeking a meaningful yoga teacher training experience. Be prepared to work hard and learn so much about yourself and the world, and you will be richly rewarded. Please check out our upcoming Yoga Teacher Training Courses in Thailand and reserve your place.
Namaste,
WLYA Team
