With all that is happening in our world, a regular mindful practice such as yoga can offer us the insight to maintain a peaceful mind as we practice finding balance and harmony in the day-to-day busy-ness. Sharing the same visions and values, we are so proud to collaborate with saigon om this coming March 2025 to bring you the very first YTTC at our beautiful green oasis.

Saigon Om’s yoga teacher training is an immersive journey of yoga, mindfulness, and self-discovery. It has a strong emphasis on mindfulness to help you experience insights and attain a more peaceful and joyful life, not just on the mat but also off the mat in your daily life.

With a blend of personal practice, self-guided study, interactive workshops, group discussions, and practice teaching, this training program will guide you to deepen your yoga and mindfulness practice and prepare you to be a yoga teacher. You will gain a deep understanding of asana, sequencing, yoga anatomy, philosophy, mindfulness, meditation, pranayama, and holistic wellness.

This training is created for both those who want to teach yoga and those who want to expand their knowledge and practice of yoga. Your practice and self-understanding will develop over the three-week training and give you all the tools, knowledge, and confidence in your journey as a life-long yoga practitioner and facilitator.

Who is This Program For?

This training is for those who want to:

• Expand their knowledge and practice of yoga

• Teach yoga

• Refresh their teaching skills (if already a yoga teacher)

• Learn and grow with a supportive community of like-minded people

• We welcome all levels of yoga practitioners

What is Included?

• A comprehensive course manual provided on the first day of training

• Required reading materials

• Daily vegetarian lunch

• 6-months access to saigon om Virtual Studio as preparation for the training

• 50% off Yoga Pod 3-month or 6-month membership purchases

• A 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certificate certified by saigon om

Module 1: Understanding Yourself

This first module is about you.  We return to the foundation of your practice and begin anew to help you deepen your yoga practice; physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.  The practice might bring about pleasant feelings and unpleasant feelings. We’ll show you yoga and mindfulness tools to embrace or take care of these feelings, whatever they might be. 

Topics covered in this module:

• What is yoga?

• History of yoga

• Yogic philosophy and how it applies to daily life

• The 8 Limbs of Yoga

• Ayurvedic constitution

• Yoga anatomy & anatomical alignment

• Methods of meditation

• Mindfulness tools & practices

• Pranayama (breathing meditation)

• Introduction to Sanskrit, mantras & chanting

• Daily sadhana (daily spiritual practice)

• Template to create a yoga practice

Module 2: Understanding Your Yoga & Mindfulness Practice

This module covers theories of yoga & mindfulness and how to incorporate them into your personal practice for a stronger inner you and a stronger practice.  

Topics covered include:

• Your energetic bodies - Koshas, Vayus, Gunas, & Mudras

• The Chakras

• In-depth study of sun salutations

• In-depth study of key yoga poses

• Patanjali's yoga sutras

• Women’s health: menstrual cycle awareness, fertility, menopause, and yoga practices to support all experiences of femininity throughout a woman’s life.

• Causes of suffering and how to take care of suffering

• How to practice self-reflection

• Ingredients for a sustainable & successful yoga & mindfulness practice

Module 3: The Art of Teaching Yoga

The focus of this module is to assist you with the “how’s” and “what’s” to share your practice and experience with your students. 

Topics covered include:

• Practicing loving kindness & other good qualities as a teacher to empower your students

• Tools to hold compassionate space and support your students on their yoga journey

• Sequencing and teaching skills to craft and teach an intelligent, and insightful yoga class

• How to find your authentic voice, teach from the heart, and understand what makes you unique as a teacher

• How to create your teaching environment

• The art of teaching with effective & intentional cueing, and teaching with inspiring themes

• The art of adjustments/assists

• Practice teaching from day one: teaching meditation, pranayama and yoga

• The business of yoga and how to get started

• How to promote your business with digital marketing

Course Description: Yoga

• Gain a better insight of your own physical yoga practice

• Learn how to design your own daily/weekly/monthly organic practice to bring equilibrium and harmony into your life

• Learn how to bring mindfulness into your yoga practice

• Gain a better understanding of anatomical alignment, biomechanics & joint restrictions, and how to keep safe and free from injuries

• Learn how to find your own teacher voice, carry yourself as a teacher and support/accommodate your students

• Be prepared on how to provide hands-on assistance and adjustments

• Learn how to guide students on their yoga & mindfulness journey

Course Description: Mindfulness

• Learn the art of living with awareness

• Learn how to enjoy your breath, your steps, and the many wonders that each moment offers

• Learn how to develop and deepen your mindfulness practice

• Learn how to incorporate your mindful practice into your daily life

• Learn how to take care of strong emotions and suffering

• Learn how to be a compassionate teacher as a deep listener and teach with loving speech

TUITION FEE

The tuition fee for this 200HR training is 70 million VND
A non-refundable 10 million VND deposit is required to secure your spot. The remaining balance is due February 17, 2025 (30 days before the training starts).

Cancellation Policy:

Life happens and we understand that you may need to cancel your attendance. Here is the cancellation policy.

• If cancelled before March 3, 2025, 2 weeks prior to the training date: A full refund, minus a 1 million VND processing & administration fee

• There will be no refunds after March 3, 2025.

• If the training is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, like a pandemic, you will receive a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

Embarking on a deeper yoga journey can feel like a big leap. Below is a list of questions we’ve gathered over the years from graduates before they enrolled in the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. We thought it may help you to know that you’re not alone and feel at ease before you make your leap with us. Please email us if any of your questions aren’t answered here. We look forward to walking on this path of well-being with you.

Read to the end and see the most commonly asked question and find out if you're ready to embark on this transformational journey. 

1. What will this training allow me to do afterwards?

You'll be able to teach Hatha-based yoga class which could be gentle yoga or vinyasa flow classes. There are other joyful things you can do afterwards too, like experiencing the joy of your first sip of coffee/tea of the day but we'll get into that on the course.

2. What language will this training be in?

The training will be taught 100% in English. They’ll be other Vietnamese friends on the course for those that need specific terminology translation.

3. Am I able to teach prenatal, restorative or yin yoga after this course?

These are specialty styles of yoga and require additional education for a deeper understanding to teach them. We suggest that you enroll in these specialty courses after taking your 200-Hour YTT. Most studios require that you have your foundational 200-Hour YTT and extra training completed before offering these specialty classes. 

4. Do I need to attend all of the training?

Yes, we strongly suggest that you do as these 18-day immersions are quite packed with goodies.

5. Is there a lot of homework in the course?

We understand that everyone lives busy lives. The last thing you need is to add more to your plate.  The homework we'll be assigning isn't separated from your home life. It's more ‘how do I integrate the teachings into my daily activities’ and ‘how to do I develop a nourishing home-practice’ Some of our graduates in the past loved their ‘homework’ so much that it is now a part of their life!

6. Are there exams?

The training includes several sessions of practice teaching to help you get comfortable with teaching and using your voice. There are no exams.

7. I’m going through a challenging time in my life at the moment. Should I take this course? I don’t want to overspill my pain onto others.

Everyone goes through challenges and you're not alone. We think ‘finding the right moment’ to do things that help us are just notions and illusions that may never give us that right moment. If you're going through a rough patch in life or living a very busy life, like a hamster on a hamster wheel, the collective energy on the course can help us to slow down and can be a source of healing and support. Come and allow the community energy to be there for you. 

8. Where in my yoga practice should I be if I want to join? 

We suggest that you have a yoga practice before embarking on a yoga teacher training program. For a quantifiable suggestion, perhaps know the primary standing poses (warrior poses and sun salutations), seated and lying poses. 

9. I feel a bit old to start teaching yoga. Can I still join?

Absolutely! Yoga is for every body and we believe that age is just a number. If you don't agree with that statement then we'd like to add that age also comes with wisdom. But then again, we also have had friends who were young in age but wise in spirit. In short, we welcome folks from all walks of life and at all ages to the program. Did you know that Hang is actually 110 years old and is still kicking around ;)

10. I have limiting physical abilities or I have had injuries or surgery(ies). Can I join?

We believe in the saying, "The practice meets you where you're at." Yoga is about being inclusive and accommodating. We're here to help you understand the dos and don'ts of yoga shapes that are right for your body. If you're not sure if you should sign up for this training, please do email us and we'll be happy to chat with you. 

11. I love yoga and want to learn more about the history and philosophy of yoga but don't want to teach it. Can I still enrol in the course? 

Absolutely. We have had many participants who signed up to help kickstart their spiritual journey.

12. Do you offer payment plans?

You can make a non-refundable deposit of 10 million VND and settle the balance 2 weeks before the training.

13. MOST COMMONLY ASKED: How do I know if I'm ready to embark on this journey?

We suggest that you sit still in a quiet place for few minutes, hold your hands to your heart while joyfully focusing on your breath to help calm down the mind and body. Then ask your heart. "Is this course for me?" The heart will give you a clear answer. The mind, on the other hand, loves to give reasons, conditions and other ideas on why and why not.