28th April 2025 - 26th May 2025
Class Timing: Monday, Wednesday& Friday (9:30am - 12:30pm)
Schedule Breaks: Buddha's Birthday- 5 May 2025
Who we are
Anahata Yoga is a premiere yoga centre based in the heart of the Central district. It is best known for offering the most authentic yoga experience available in Hong Kong, with classes led by Indian instructors hailing from different lineages devoted to the practice and study of yoga.
As a centre, Anahata Yoga is fully committed to fostering a community of yoga practitioners who are not only equipped with the skills to perform yoga as a daily activity, but as well as the knowledge to live out yoga as a lifestyle.
About the course
Anahata Yoga's 100 Hours Pranayama & Meditation Teacher Training Certificate Course gives yoga practitioners, enthusiasts, and aspiring instructors the chance to learn the art of mindfulness and mindful living. Through the course, students gain a better understanding of the basics of breathing, concentration and meditation techniques and how it influences the body and mind.
Why us?
We recognize that yoga is a popular pursuit in Hong Kong. People seek it out for its health benefits and often incorporate it into their active lifestyles. However, yoga instruction is not equal among the various yoga centres in Hong Kong. This is where our accredited Teacher Training Courses make all the difference.
Our courses are accredited by and offered in conjunction with, Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre in India. This is the first time outside of India that such a programme is being offered.
Our classes are designed and taught in the same way as our instructors are taught. Predominantly from India, our instructors are fully learned not only in the practice of their discipline but also in the history and philosophy behind the practice. The resulting combination of grassroots knowledge both practical and theoretical in our programmes give students more in-depth learning that they may able to find elsewhere in Hong Kong.
Accreditation
International Yoga Academy is a registered school with Yoga Alliance and Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre, Chennai, India (www.andiappanyoga.com).
Yoga Alliance is an international governing board for yoga teachers and training courses around the globe. We offer assistance to students interested in applying for a Yoga Alliance Registration after completing a teacher training course.
About Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre – Chennai, South India is known throughout the world for its contribution to Yogic Science. Founded by Guruji Dr. Asana Andiappan in 1950, it is meticulously run by Dr. Asana Andiappan and Trust Members, all of whom have over 50 years of experience in Yogasanas and Naturopathy. It is the only yoga college and research center recognized by the government as well as two universities in India.
Located in Chennai, South India, the center runs various yoga programmes as well as free awareness camps that are aided and supported by various government and private organisations. It has been collaborating with various medical universities, hospitals and organisations that run research programmes on yoga and its therapeutic benefits. The centre is also home to the widely read Asana International Yoga Journal (www.asanajournal.com) , which has a readership of 200,000 and growing, in India and around the world.
Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre also has accredited franchisee centers in over 30 countries that run yoga programmes, and teacher training courses.
Teacher Training Course Breakdown
| Classes | Hours |
|---|---|
| Theory/Practical | 12 classes x 3 hours= 36 hours |
| Non-Contact Hours (Practical)
*You need to bring your sign-in sheet to get instructors' feedback and signature |
30 hours |
| Andiappan Yoga Self-Practice Classes (Optional)
*strongly recommended, A chance to get to know the teachers and ask them questions about syllabus poses. |
12 classes x 2 hours= 24 hours |
| Assignment / Self-study | 10 hours |
| YTT Group Practice Class | 2 classes x 2.5 hours= 5 hours |
Total hours = 105 HOURS
Class Schedule - Yoga Teacher Training Classes
| Date |
Time |
Teacher Training Classes |
| Monday |
9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Teacher Training Theory and Practical |
| Wednesday |
9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Teacher Training Theory and Practical |
| Friday |
9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Teacher Training Theory and Practical |
Please note the teacher training class will start on 28 Apr 2025 at the time mentioned above, and no bookings are required.
Teacher can also write a remark on the YTT attendance sheet and give you guidance on how to improve your yoga practice and teaching skills.
This class will equip students with the knowledge to develop a sequence for self-practice which they can do at home or while traveling. The ability to put together a sequence to meet one’s goals while taking into consideration one’s limitations will be very important when one start to teach.
You can start attending these group and andiappan yoga classes from the next date of your enrollment and you have until 26 Jul 2025 to complete these classes.
There are also Andiappan Yoga classes exclusively scheduled for ongoing Yoga Teacher Training students (example: Andiappan Yoga - Back Bending (YTT))
Assignment, Self reading (12 hrs) : We provide suggested reading list of yoga books, DVDs, journals that give you wider knowledge about various traditions and lineages in yoga.
** Group Practice classes, Andiappan Yoga Classes: can be also attended through online classes. Students can choose to come to the studio or practice at the comfort of their home. Please check our class schedule for exclusive online group and andiappan yoga classes.
Andiappan Yoga Self Practice Classes (Optional)
| Date | Time |
| Monday | 4:30 pm - 6.30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Wednesday | 7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Thursday | 7:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Friday | 4:30 – 6:30 pm |
| Sunday | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
All P&M TTC students can attend up to 12 Andiappan Yoga classes as part of the teacher training learning. There are also exclusive Andiappan Yoga classes conducted for ongoing YTTC students where they get to interact with the teachers and ask questions from the syllabus about their practice and improve on their limitations.
This class will equip students with the knowledge to develop a sequence for self-practice which they can do at home or while traveling. The ability to put together a sequence to meet one's goals while taking into consideration one's limitations will be very important when one start to teach.
Please note classes and schedule may change without prior notice.
Students can book a class over the phone, in person and through an online system. For Teacher Training students, recommended group classes can be booked up to 4 days in advance over the phone and in person.
There is no priority booking for morning Andiappan Yoga classes. Students may also walk-in and wait before the class for popular classes. There are also Andiappan Yoga classes exclusively scheduled for current Teacher Training students.
Course Fee
The course fee this batch of 100 hrs pranayama course with early bird fee is HKD 16,000 and regular fee is HKD 18,000.
Early bird spots are limited per batch and it’s given on a first come first serve basis. The course fee includes all the classes that is shown above in the course breakdown.
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Payment with American Express Card (Admin fee is HKD 300) Amex 12 months interest free instalment available. |
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50 - 50 payment option (Admin fee is HKD 300) 1st payment during admission 2nd payment 7 days before the course start date |
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3 Instalment Payment option (Admin fee is HKD 500) 1st instalment to be paid during admission 2nd instalment to be paid one week before the course start date 3rd instalment one week prior to the course end date. |
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Special offers available for full course fee payment in one go Scholarships available for Andiappan Yoga Community Volunteers Anahata Yoga YTT graduates can get YTT graduate price. |
Please contact our Course Admin Support via WhatsApp for details +852 5614 8323
Venue
The Teacher Training classes will be held at the Anahata Yoga Studio, One Lyndhurst Tower, No. 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Hong Kong.
Eligibility
To be eligible to enroll in this course, a minimum of three months regular practice is required. However, if you are new to yoga, you can choose a teacher training program starting in three months from now and start to attend the classes regularly and prepare for this teacher training. This course is best suited for- School Teachers
- Students (aged above 15yrs)
- Meditation and Yoga Teachers
- Holistic therapists
- Competitive Sports personals
- Pregnant Women
- People who live a busy and stressful life
Syllabus
How does this course help me?
Learn the basics of breathing and meditation and how it influences the body and mind.
THEORY
* Meditation and its philosophy
Learn the history and origin of meditative practices, and the stages of its evolution over time.
*The great masters of meditation
Learning meditation is walking into no man's land. To understand meditation and its practices, the best way is to learn about different masters who have walked down this path, the various techniques they developed which works wonders for our body and mind.
*An introduction to pranas, chakras, koshas, gunas, and nadis
To understand how one's physical and energy body is influenced by their breathing patterns, thought process and how it leads to the heightened consciousness, that awakens the energy layer of the body.
*Body, mind and breath connection
This module covers the various stages the body, mind, and breath during meditation practice. To learn the findings of the various scientific research into the
Practical module
This practical module will cover the basic steps to meditation and practice of various breathing and meditation techniques. A detailed course manual will be provided to the students with various tools that are needed for both practicing and teaching meditation class.
- Yogic breathing techniques which connect the body and the mind
- Techniques and tools to help concentration practice.
- Various meditation techniques
- Pranayama, mindfulness, concentration, visualization, contemplation, mantra, Japa mala, sound (nada) and yoga Nidra
- Integration of meditative techniques in our yoga practice and daily lifestyle
- Application of meditation as an integrative therapy for various conditions in yoga
- Preparation and methodology to teach breathing and meditation classes
Faculty
Dr. Yogananth Andiappan
Master Vishnu
Master Dhiraj
Assistant teaching faculty
Master Mahesh
Modules
Learn the art of mindfulness and mindful living
Meditation is one of the most discussed topics in the health and wellness industry today. There are many scientific research findings which show how simple meditative practices can heal various ailments in our body and mind, one of the unique benefits of yoga has to offer is its ancient Indian meditation technique benefits and the meditative benefits which can be integrated into various alternative and holistic therapy methods.
Why meditate and what are the benefits?
As the goal of meditation is different from individual to individual, one of the most common benefits which are backed by scientific studies show reduced stress for those who meditate regularly.
For as short as ten to fifteen minutes of meditation a day is enough for a person to feel more positive and physically and mentally relaxed, and practicing it regularly could transform one's life. Meditation helps one to calm the mind.
Through better control, one is able to consciously calm the mind and its emotional pattern and learn how it processes new information.
Calming one's mind has a positive impact on every aspect of one's life: one's emotional health and self-esteem, stress levels, work performance, discipline, relationships, overall happiness and physical health.
What is the connection between breathing and the mind?
Being aware of the breath and its process is known to be one of the most powerful ways to meditate. Various breathing techniques in yoga are practiced to gain deeper and longer breaths. Taking deep breaths calms the mind, as it triggers neurons in the brain which helps the body to relax. Body, breathe and mind is all closely connected. If the flow of breath is erratic, the thoughts will be erratic as well. If the breath is slow, smooth, long and deep, then the mind follows. One should note oxygenating the lungs fills the brain with oxygen. With fresh air, the flow of thoughts is in tune with nature. With stagnant breathing, the thoughts also have the same quality. The first and most effective way to start meditation is to regulate your breathing pattern.
Join our RYT 500 Program – Limited spots only
Anahata Yoga has launched the RYT500 Program for aspiring yoga teachers who wish to upgrade their knowledge with our internationally accredited yoga courses.
If you aspire to teach yoga to students at different levels – beginners, intermediate, and advanced – and aim to become a versatile instructor, we suggest enrolling in the RYT500 program.
Choose any yoga teacher training (YTT) courses listed below to attain RYT500, the current full standard for yoga masters.
200 hrs Foundation YTT Course. Click here to view upcoming batches
300 hrs Advanced Hatha YTT Course. – Click here to view the upcoming batches
300 hrs Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda YTT Course – Click here to view the upcoming batches
100 hrs Kids Yoga YTT Course. Click here to view the upcoming batches
100 hrs Prenatal Yoga YTT Course. Click here to view the upcoming batches
100 hrs Inversion YTT Course. Click here to view the upcoming batches
100 hrs Pranayama and Meditation Course. Click here to view the upcoming batches
The course fee for RYT 500 training is HKD 58,000.
If you choose to join the 500hrs course individually, the original price for RYT500 can be from 72,000 (if you join a 200 +300hrs) or 83,000 if you join separately (200+100+100+100) for RYT 500.
This RYT 500 Course program is for limited spots only.
You will also get RYT 500 teacher registration from the Yoga Alliance after the completion of the course.
Payment Methods:
Full Course Fee payment offer via bank transfer – Get a complimentary 1 class per day, 1 month yoga class package worth HKD 1888.
AMEX Card interest-free instalment payment: If you have an AMEX card, you can get a 12-month interest-free instalment option with them. We can process this instalment at the studio reception. An admin fee of 300$ will be charged for this payment option.
50 – 50 Course fee payment in two instalments: You can pay the fee in 2 instalments and if the instalment fee is HKD 60,800. You can pay 50% now and the remaining 50% 7 days before the 1st course end date.
Course fee can be paid via credit card, cash, cheque, Alipay, Hsbc Pay me.
Take this opportunity to deepen your yoga journey and upgrade your qualification to RYT500 with our professional yoga masters.
Contact our sales support via WhatsApp for more information: +852 5614 8323.
Please read this page for the frequently asked questions about the RYT 500 program.
Terms and Conditions
- Please read the class booking, cancellation and studio usage policy
- All Students must undergo practical assessment and submit a written assignment in order to complete the course.
- For more details about batch transfer/ missed classes retake/ recommended group and andiappan yoga classes extension, assessment retake and assignment extension and admin fee details please refer to this page.
- Short term packages, 6 classes per month 1 year package, coupon class packages , complimentary packages cannot be used to book 2hr andiappan yoga classes.
- Fees, once paid, cannot be refunded or transferred.
- The studio reserves the right to conduct classes online in the event of unforeseen circumstances that prevent us from conducting physical classes at the studio including but not limited to social unrest, natural disasters, government directives or any other events that render the studio unsuitable for the classes to be conducted at the studio.
- The company reserves the right to change the dates of the training without prior notice.
- The fee for the full day and part time teacher training courses may vary.
- Read our package suspension policy here and how to apply online
- Batch transfer fee may be waived if requested within one week of the course fee payment, otherwise batch transfer fee will apply.
Disclaimer / Waiver of Liability
By registering for this Anahata Yoga Teacher Training Course, you voluntarily declare the following: I, a participant of this Course, am aware that participating in the Course requires certain levels of fitness and general physical health. I acknowledge and voluntarily assume my responsibility to assess my level of fitness and general health (including consulting my physician or doctor) and the risks of serious injury that are associated with physical activity of any kind including any variety of yoga, meditation and breath work practice and participation in yoga related activities or activities related to this Course. I confirm that I shall retain all control and direction over my activities at all times. I voluntarily assume full liability and accept the risk of harm, including physical injury and discomfort as a result of my participation in the various activities in this Course. I, or anyone who could claim in my name or on my behalf, do hereby voluntarily waive, release and forever discharge Anahata Yoga Limited and its officers, employees, representatives and agents from any and all liabilities for injuries or damages resulting from my participation in the activities during the course of this training and hold them harmless from all claims which may be brought against them for any such injuries or claims as aforesaid and all costs and expenses incidental thereto. I grant my permission to Anahata Yoga , International Yoga Academy and Asana - International Yoga Journal to use any photos or videos of me taken during the training in the establishment of Anahata Yoga for marketing or publicity purposes in print and web without receiving payment for those imagesTeacher Training Online Participation:
The teacher training student who prefers to attend the classes online the instructor may ask the student to keep the camera ON to monitor the postures to minimise the risk of injuries. The studio reserves the right to remove the students who refuse to turn the camera ON without any refund. The instructors may ask the students to Turn On the camera at anytime during the class to verify attendance and class participation. If the students are not responding repeatedly to the teachers, the studio reserves the right to ask the student to attend the class in the studio for the remaining duration of the teacher training classes.10 Reasons to Join Our Pranayama and Meditation Teacher Training Course
- It is the only Yoga Teacher Training Course in town that is accredited by Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre, India & Yoga Alliance, USA.
- It is taught by only the most qualified, experienced, and professional team of Indian Yoga Masters.
- It is a great opportunity to learn about the fascinating origin and history of yoga, as well as its philosophy.
- It is also a great venue to improve your knowledge and polish your skills in yoga, in order to establish a strong foundation for a life-long yoga practice.
- You get to learn the steps in understanding and achieving basic postures and how to teach them to others. You also learn about the benefits of each posture.
- You get to learn the basics and benefits of Pranayama (breathing techniques).
- You also learn how yoga improves your health, develops your immune system, and prevents a number of diseases.
- Further, you learn the techniques in introducing beginners to yoga, and how to tailor-make routines to the individual's flexibility level.
- More interestingly, you learn about the human body's anatomy and physiology - and how yoga improves their functions.
- Your training doesn't stop at the end of the program. Once you receive your certificate you can register as a teaching volunteer and start developing your teaching skills at AYC Community www.yogacommunity.org
What's Next?
- Students interested in enrolling in the Teacher Training Certificate Course may do so by filling up the Online Application Form and by accepting the course terms and conditions mentioned in the course terms and conditions detail page.
- Students can choose to confirm their admission (with early bird spot price - for limited spots per batch) by making secure online payment or may call or visit our studio and speak to one of our membership consultants or faculty members for any questions or concerns that they may have about the course.
- Your admission is only confirmed when the course fee is fully paid. If for any unavoidable circumstances if you would like to change to the next available course dates you can do so within 7 days from the course fee payment .
- We strongly advise students to prepare for the course by reading the suggested reading materials.
- Once the admission is confirmed the students will be sent a course welcome email with the details of the courses and students may also begin using their group class sessions as part of their physical, mental, and spiritual warm-up and preparation.
- Students can also WhatsApp +852 56148323 or email ytt@anahatayoga.com.hk by quoting their student ID number mentioned in the course welcome email.
