In addition to a genuine interest in learning yoga with an open mind, a minimum of 3 months of regular yoga practice is sufficient to qualify for the RYT 500 program.

Anahata Yoga has been offering different teacher training courses in Hong Kong since 2008. We were one of the first to introduce accredited teacher training courses in the city. Joining the RYT500 courses at Anahata Yoga has many benefits for people who want to become yoga teachers or deepen their knowledge and teaching skills. Here are some key advantages: Comprehensive Curriculum: Anahata Yoga’s RYT500 courses cover a wide range of topics, including traditional yoga teachings, modern insights, philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methods. Our courses are recognized and accredited by respected organizations like Andiappan Yoga Education and Research Trust, India, Yoga Alliance, International Yoga Academy, Andiappan Yoga Community, and others. Our school is accredited by Indian Yoga Federation, India and Vedic Wellness University, USA. Practical Teaching Experience: These yoga courses focuses on practical teaching skills, giving students the opportunity to practice teaching in a supportive environment. In our school, Andiappan Yoga classes which are part of the teacher training courses hours are unique because instructors guide students more traditionally. You can ask questions from the teacher training syllabus, and you can get guidance from the teacher to clarify any doubts about your practice. You can make many breakthroughs in your yoga practice. You will learn how to develop a sequence for self-practice that you can do at home or while traveling. The ability to put together a sequence to help someone achieve their goals while considering their limitations will prove invaluable when you begin teaching. This hands-on experience helps aspiring yoga teachers gain confidence and refine their teaching abilities. Experienced and Qualified Instructors: The faculty team represent great yoga lineage dedicated to the practice, research and teaching of Yoga. To them, Yoga is beyond what they do for a living, it is a way of life. Yoga Instructors at Anahata Yoga are all extremely qualified with deep knowledge of Yoga as well as immense teaching experience which you can trust. They provide guidance, mentorship, and personalized attention to help students grow and develop as skilled yoga teachers. Accreditation and Recognition: The collaboration with esteemed organizations in the yoga field, ensuring that our courses meet high standards This accreditation opens up opportunities for professional growth and recognition within the yoga community. Completing the RYT500 courses at Anahata Yoga allows you to become a registered yoga teacher at the 500-hour level, which is recognized internationally. Continuing Education and Professional Development: By completing the RYT500 program at Anahata Yoga, students become registered teachers at the 500-hour level, opening up opportunities for professional growth and recognition in the global yoga community. The program also provides a solid foundation for individuals interested in further specialization and continuing education in specific areas of yoga. During and after the study of the course you can register as a assisting and teaching volunteer and start developing your teaching skills at Andiappan Yoga Community (NGO) www.yogacommunity.org Joining the RYT500 courses at Anahata Yoga not only equips students with teaching skills but also fosters personal growth, deepens their practice, and enhances their understanding of yoga’s transformative and healing benefits.

You have a total of two years to complete the courses you choose for the RYT 500 program.The two-year duration begins on the day you enroll in the RYT 500 program.

If you’re new to teacher training courses, we suggest starting with the 200-hour foundation course. Once you complete this course, you can choose one of the following 300-hour courses: 300-hour Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda Teacher Training Course 300-hour Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course After completing the course, we can assist you with the RYT 500 registration process. If you’re interested in working with kids, pregnant women, and teaching mindfulness, we recommend the following 100-hour courses, which add up to a total of 300 hours: 100-hour Kids Yoga Course 100-hour Prenatal Yoga Course 100-hour Inversion Yoga Course 100-hour Pranayama and Meditation Course You have the flexibility to choose the order in which you complete the RYT500 hours at Anahata Yoga. There is no specific sequence or requirement for the courses. You can decide which course interests you the most or consult with our faculty members to select the course that best suits your needs and preferences. We are here to guide you in making the right choice for your yoga journey.

Yes, each course you choose will offer ample opportunities to learn sequencing, class planning, and hands-on assisting methods. Additionally, by attending Andiappan Yoga classes that are part of your YTT hours, you will gain valuable insights into teaching and assisting techniques for various levels of students.

Yes, we have been running this accredited yoga teacher training courses in collaboration with various prestigious organisations since 2008. We have thousands of graduates teaching in over 30 countries, both part-time and full-time, with many successfully running their own studios. For a list of our students, please refer to the relevant teacher training details page. You can also visit our YTT graduates directory here.

Yes, Anahata Yoga provides strong alumni support through our vibrant yoga community. We organize various events, teaching, and volunteering opportunities via our NGO, www.yogacommunity.org. Additionally, we prioritize hiring teachers from our graduate pool who have actively contributed to the NGO and demonstrated dedication to teaching and practice.

We offer a total of 1200 hours of training across our courses. If you wish to pursue additional courses after completing the RYT 500 program, you are welcome to do so. We also provide a special Anahata YTT graduate price for our existing graduates who wish to continue their education. Please reach out to our sales support via WhatsApp, and our staff will be happy to assist you with the admission process.

If your goal is to pursue a career in yoga teaching, we highly recommend enrolling in the RYT 500 program. Yoga studios prefer to hire teachers who are versatile and can teach various styles and levels, from beginners to advanced students, as well as conduct meditation classes. There is currently a strong demand for qualified yoga teachers who can work with adults, children, and diverse skill levels. Given the vastness of yoga as a discipline, completing these courses will equip you to guide your students safely and effectively in multiple ways.

The highly skilled teachers are paid higher than their less experienced counterparts, as their versatility and expertise enable them to offer a broader range of classes and attract more students. This not only enhances their earning potential but also increases their job opportunities in a competitive market.

As each course is different, you will receive a separate certificate for each course you complete. Additionally, we can assist you with your initial RYT 500 registration with Yoga Alliance. However, please note that you will need to renew your RYT 500 teacher listing with Yoga Alliance each year by paying a fee of around USD 110 directly to them.

You will also receive a free registration and CYT mark for each course, along with a listing in the teacher directory on our accredited school website . This allows people to learn more about your classes, the locations where you teach, and to contact you if they wish to take lessons from you.

Each course features a detailed breakdown of classes, including YTT classes, group and Andiappan Yoga sessions, self-study hours, community project observation hours, and assessment and assignment hours. Please refer to the breakdown available on each teacher training detail page for specific hour allocations for each course.

As an RYT 500 graduate, you have a two-year timeframe to complete these classes, while non-RYT 500 students must finish within one month after their respective course end date. This gives you more time to complete your training hours.

While you can choose to take the courses separately and pay the course fee individually, there are two key benefits to enrolling in the RYT 500 program as a unified program.

First, you have a total of two years to complete the courses. Second, the course fee for the RYT 500 program is significantly lower.  If you enroll in the courses separately, the fee for a 200 + 300-hour combination would be HKD 72,000.

Alternatively, if you choose to join the courses as (200 + 100 + 100 + 100), the total fee would be HKD 83,000. By enrolling in the RYT 500 program, you benefit from both a cost advantage and a generous two-year time frame to complete your training.

Please note, you’ll have the option to attend all the classes of the course through an online via Zoom. This means that even if you’re traveling, you can still join the class online. The link to access the teacher training class will be available in your student portal. If you happen to miss up to three classes in the teacher training, don’t worry. There will be a revision class held on last week Sunday afternoons during your batch timings where you can catch up on the topics and poses you missed. The teacher will cover those missed materials during these revision classes. However, if you miss more than three classes and you want to retake them in another batch, you can apply for module retake. Details about this retake process can be found on this page https://www.anahatayoga.com.hk/yoga-teacher-training-missed-classes-module-retake/ If you informed us about the dates of the classes you’ll be missing during the admission process, you won’t have to pay the retake fee of HKD 500 per module, you can fill in the missing dates in the teacher training application form. This is because those missed classes were already approved for retake when you enrolled. But if you miss more than 3 classes after starting the course, and if you wish to retake the missing classes, you will be required to pay the retake fee of HKD 500 per module.

Assessments are conducted in two parts – Written Assignment and Practical Assesement. Written Assignment : You will receive this assignment topic by email during the course and you can write it and submit it online via student portal. These are topics related and taught during your YTT classes and you can refer the course manual. Practical Assessment : Practical assessment will be conducted on the last 2 YTT classes where you will teach a few poses from the syllabus with your YTT students group and the teacher will asses the teaching and give you review about how to improve your teaching techniques. After the completion of the above two assessment process, Course completion certification will be processed.

As you have already completed a 200hrs foundation course elsewhere, this full RYT 500 program is not applicable to you unless you choose other courses which total 500hrs, However, you are welcome to directly enrol in one of the 300-hour course at our school to make up the RYT500 hours.  You will need to pay the fee for that specific course separatly and successfully complete the course in order to be eligible for RYT 500 registration. Once you have completed the course, we can assist you with the RYT 500 registration process.

You have up to one week from the date of payment to select the batches or courses you wish to enroll in. However, we understand that your preferences may change, and you might want to switch the course you initially enrolled in or change to a different batch. To accommodate this, we allow one transfer between courses or batches. with admin fee (HKD 1000 Waived). If you wish to make a change, please inform us before the course start date, and we’ll be happy to assist you. For any additional changes after that, a batch transfer administration fee ( HKD 1000) will apply. However, once the batch has started, transferring to a different batch is not possible. Instead, you will need to apply for the option to retake missed classes in another batch by paying an administration fee of HKD 500 per module.