Top 10 Yoga Teacher Training Courses In Hong Kong

ANAHATA YOGA

As one of the more authentic yoga studios in Hong Kong, Anahata Yoga instructors are extremely qualified with a deep knowledge of yoga. With a variety of accredited teacher training certificate courses, practitioners will gain a better understanding not only of the practice but also of yoga’s origins, history, and philosophy. Some of the courses that are available include the 100-hour Inversion YTT, 100-hour Pranayama and Meditation YTT, 200-hour YTT, 200-hour advanced Hatha Yoga, 300-hour Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda YTT. The vast breadth of classes gives one insight into the amount of knowledge and capabilities that will be passed on. This is truly the spot to take your yoga practice to the next level.

Anahata Yoga,  20/F, One Lyndhurst Tower, No. 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2905 1822, enquiry@anahatayoga.com.hk, www.anahatayoga.com.hk/teacher-training-workshop

FLO YOGA ACADEMY

Go beyond asanas and experience Flo Yoga’s inspiring, professional, and comprehensive yoga training. The eco-friendly boutique yoga studio is perfect for a more personable experience and is built with sustainable and natural materials, so you’ll feel totally zen here in whichever accredited course you partake in. Some of the courses are the 200-hr RYT200 Hatha Yoga YTT, the 300-hr RYT500 Advanced YTT, the 95-hr RCYT Children’s YTT, 30-hr YACEP Singing Bowl Meditation & Sound Bath certification, the 10-hr YACEP Pregnancy Safety in Yoga, 20-hr YACEP Wheel YTT amongst plenty more.

Flo Yoga Academy, 2/F Hing Lung Commercial Building, 68-74 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, +852 2366 9936, www.flo.yoga/teacher-trainings

PURE YOGA

Popular thanks to its wide variety of reputable yoga classes for the everyday student is Pure Yoga, which is also registered with the internationally accredited Yoga Alliance. Teacher training is ongoing with wide-ranging courses. Some of the courses you might discover here include the 200-hr Vinyasa teacher training, 40-hour Chair Yoga continuing education training, 30-hour Breathwork and Pranayama teacher training, and many, many more to tailor your needs and goals. It also has many locations across Hong Kong, making it much more convenient and accessible.

Pure Yoga, Multiple locations throughout HK, www.pure-yoga.com/

IKIGAI

More than just a yoga studio, Ikigai’s purpose is to help you identify your own “reason for being” as the name connotes. Their curated classes are a perfect stepping stone to take the next step towards teacher training courses. Their 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training program is unique in that is the first ever Yoga Alliance-approved YTT in HK that allows students to take a 500h training at one go with no prior training needed, making this a perfect course for students who have already completed their 200-hr training, as well as those students with no certification. Whether or not you choose to teach, Ikigai reminds students that this is a life-changing experience for anyone who would like to broaden their understanding of Yoga.

• Ikigai Central, 7/F On Lan Centre, 11-15 On Lan Street, Central, HK Island, Hong Kong, +852 9013 3701 (Whatsapp), www.ikigai.hk/ikigai-events
• Ikigai X Art Piece Causeway Bay, G/F: Reception & Check-in, 21-23/F Art Piece Building, 3 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (Enter via East Sharp Street), +852 9013 3701 (Whatsapp), www.ikigai.hk/ikigai-events

THE YOGA ROOM

Offering over 100 classes per week for beginners to advanced students, The Yoga Room is still able to offer small-sized classes with high-quality and personalized instructors. This warmth and knowledge extends into their Yoga Teacher Trainings that are held regularly. As A 200-hour, 300-hour and Prenatal Yoga Alliance Registered School, The Yoga Room offers teacher training in mindfulness, yin yang yoga, yoga sutras, and empowered flows that range from 50-hour to 300-hour trainings. Retreats and workshops are also offered so that you can get a taste of yoga before committing to the training.

The Yoga Room, Xiu Ping Commercial Building, 104 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (Studios at 3/F, 4/F, 6/F, Office 5/F), +852 2544 8398, info@yogaroomhk.com, www.yogaroomhk.com/teacher-training

ONE YOGA

Promoting a message that yoga is for everyone, One Yoga truly creates an environment of inclusivity and offers classes to expand one’s practice of yoga in one of their 3 studios in Wan Chai, Central, and North Point. Their RYT-200 is offered in a weekend or weekday format so that you can obtain your teaching certification within a schedule that suits your needs. Their program is designed with a balanced approach to cover both theory and the practice of yoga in a supportive culture. They also provide teacher training for Wheel, Aerial, Backbends, and Flexibility and Mobility. One Yoga is a great spot to deepen your practice and develop the skills to turn your passion into a career.

One Yoga, Multiple locations, + 852 6816 9457 (Whatsapp), info@oneyoga-studio.com,  www.oneyoga-studio.com

Yoga Body

If online yoga teacher training is your preference, whether due to time or personal constraints, then Yoga Body is a great choice. Since they are registered with every major Yoga Alliance worldwide including Yoga Alliance North America, Yoga Alliance International, and the American Council on Exercise, your certification will be valid in over 41 countries – perfect for those who need to emigrate or simply love exploring the world. Their certification is also endorsed by the American Council on Education, making the studies eligible for university-level credit.  Along with offering the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training online, they also offer teacher training for Yoga Trapeze, a cool approach to yoga that involves inversions, and grip strength and offers remarkable transformations.

Yoga Body, support@yogabody.com, www.yogabody.com/yoga-teacher-training

YOGA RENEW

With a mission to make yoga education accessible and affordable around the world, Yoga Renew offers certification programs that are fully online, self-paced, and registered with the Yoga Alliance. With a myriad of teacher training and continuing education courses, you’ll be able to access whichever piques your interest and further your practice. Some of their online courses include the signature 200-hour YTT which will certify one to teach hatha and vinyasa yoga, as well as the 300-hour YTT, 500-hour YTT, Restorative, Yin Yoga, Prenatal, and Children’s Yoga teacher training among plenty more certifications.

Yoga Renew, www.yogarenewteachertraining.com

BE EARTH

Sustainability and earthy elements are at the heart of this airy, sanctuary-like studio. Bamboo flooring, independent ultraviolet air purifiers, naturally sourced mats, organic props, non-VOC paint, and more in their six beautifully decorated rooms ensure a healthy interior space with a low impact on the environment. Along with a variety of classes, teacher training sessions occur at different times of the year. Check their website for their latest offerings which may include the 200-hr YTT or Wheel Yoga teacher training.

Be Earth, 2/F & 7/F, On Building, 162 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2833 5323, info@beearth.com.hk, www.beearth.com.hk

LIFE MANAGEMENT YOGA CENTER

As a non-profit and non-commercial classical Yoga center, LMYC – or Life Management Yoga Center – is dedicated to teaching all branches of classical yogas – that is Hatha (physical postures), Raja (philosophy), Dhyana (meditation), Bhakti (devotion), and Karma (yoga of action). In line with these classical forms of yoga and truly being all-encompassing, LMYC offers a variety of classes for kids, adults, as well as senior citizens. Their teacher-training courses include both the RYT 200 and RYT 500 with flexible part-time schedules that run on weekends and ph, while weekday options can be made available, too. Their TTC is recognized by the Government of India, Ayush Ministry MDNIY/QCI, and the Yoga Alliance in the USA.

Life Management Yoga Center, 11/F, 35 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 2191 9651, life@yoga.org.hk, https://yoga.org.hk/