200 Hour Viniyoga Approach
Yoga Teacher Training (YTT)
Transform Your Passion into Purpose with
Our 200-Hour Viniyoga approach to Yoga
Teacher Training Course
Are you ready to take your love of Yoga to the next level?
Our 200-hour Viniyoga Approach to Yoga Teacher Training Course, accredited by GOYA, offers a unique opportunity to deepen your practice and start teaching confidently.
Unlike other programs, our course is rooted in the rich approach to Yoga of Viniyoga, emphasising personalised, adaptive teaching methods that make yoga accessible to everyone.
With over 15 years of experience running a successful independent Yoga business across two countries, our teachers bring unmatched expertise in both traditional Yoga and the business of teaching. This course isn’t just about mastering poses, it's about understanding the full spectrum of Yoga, from philosophy to professional ethics, with a strong focus on practical, real-world teaching skills.
Our in-depth syllabus covers everything from anatomy and kinesiology to the nuances of Yoga history and philosophy. You’ll gain hands-on experience through practice teaching sessions and receive personalised feedback to help you develop your unique teaching style. Plus, with 35 hours of bespoke content, including the fundamentals of Āyurveda, Viniyoga approach based practice planning and the application of Hatha Yoga Energtics you'll be equipped to serve a broader range of students than most other YTT graduates.
If you’ve tried other Yoga teacher training programs and felt they didn’t go deep enough or provide the comprehensive knowledge you need, this is the course for you.
Join us and become part of a tradition that honours the roots of Yoga while preparing you for the realities of modern teaching.
Why Choose Us?
- Deep expertise in the Viniyoga approach to Yoga
- With over 15 years of experience running a thriving yoga business in today’s world, we know what it takes to make Yoga your full-time career. If you're ready to take the plunge, we've got the know-how to make those first steps feel a lot less daunting!
- Comprehensive curriculum rooted in the Viniyoga approach with 35 hours of bespoke content aimed at giving you the confidence to tailor your Yoga classes to meet the individual needs of a broad range of students
- Small group sizes and live, interactive sessions so you are guaranteed to get the individual support you need, when you need it
- GOYA accreditation, ensuring a high standard of teaching
- Down to earth, approachable teachers who will help you grow into the Yoga teacher you really want to be
- The opportunity to start teaching during the course so that you can receive ongoing support as you take your first steps into the role of a Yoga teacher working with the general public.
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By enrolling in this training, you agree to the following additional terms, which supplement our Terms & Conditions and Refund & Cancellation Policy.
1. Fees and Payment
The course fee must be paid in full before the course begins.
No course materials or platform access will be released until full payment is received.
Deposits are non-refundable under any circumstances.
Cancellations made more than 14 days before the start date will receive a 50 % refund of fees paid (excluding the deposit). After this date all fees are non-refundable.
If the course is cancelled by the organiser, a full refund or transfer to a future training will be offered.
2. Attendance and Certification Requirements
The training consists of 200 hours of live Zoom sessions, online modules, and self-study assignments.
To qualify for certification, participants must attend all live sessions (or view the recordings), complete all assignments, and demonstrate understanding of course material.
Missed sessions can be caught up by prior arrangement with your tutor. Additional one-to-one time is charged at €50 per hour.
Certificates of completion are issued by Phoenix Yoga France confirming that the training meets the standards required to apply for registration as a 200-hour Yoga Teacher with the Global Online Yoga Association (GOYA).
3. Eligibility
This programme is suitable for students with at least two years of consistent Yoga practice or equivalent experience.
You are responsible for ensuring you are physically and mentally fit to participate and for informing the tutors of any relevant medical conditions or limitations.
4. Code of Conduct
Respectful and professional behaviour toward tutors and peers is required at all times.
Repeated breaches of conduct may result in removal from the course without refund.
5. Liability and Insurance
Participation is undertaken at your own risk.
Phoenix Yoga France and its tutors are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage arising during or after participation in the course.
Students are advised to hold appropriate personal or professional insurance coverage.
6. Intellectual Property
All course materials are copyrighted and may not be copied, shared, or distributed without written permission.
7. Changes to Course Delivery
The organiser reserves the right to modify the schedule, content, or teaching team if necessary. Any significant changes will be communicated in advance.
8. Agreement to Terms
By submitting your enrolment and payment, you confirm that you have read and agree to these Terms of Enrollment and the full Phoenix Yoga France Terms & Conditions.
At Phoenix Yoga France, we value transparency and professionalism in everything we offer.
Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training runs with clear expectations around attendance, payments, and certification so you always know where you stand.
You can review all the details in the Course Terms & Enrollment Conditions below before confirming your place.
Sign up now to secure your place on this unique course and start your journey toward becoming a certified Yoga teacher.
Detailed Course Structure
This is a 200 hours level Yoga Teacher Training course which follows the GOYA Syllabus. It is comprised of two external courses plus an Introductory Weekend and 11 individual units of varying lengths taught via a combination of
live, online sessions,
on demand sessions.
homestudy requirements.
We recommend that you attend all of the live elements of the course. However, recordings will be available after the sessions if any reason you are not able to.
Pre-course requirements (35 hours)
To have completed a Yoga Introductory Weekend (10 hours) with us (click here for more information about the weekend).
This is your opportunity to get to know us before you commit to a full training with us.Yoga Anatomy (20 hours external)
If you do not already have an anatomy qualification, you will need to complete the online 20 Hour Anatomy Course for Yoga Teachers available from Yoganatomy (US$55) plus a copy of their Functional Anatomy of Yoga book (approx US$ 25).GOYA’s Yoga business and ethics unit (5 hours external)
2025/2026 Course dates for live trainings
Unit 1 - Āsana - Paścimatāna - 15 hours (10 hours live, 5 hours on demand/homestudy)
Level 1 - 14 Sept
Level 2 - 4 Oct
Unit 2 - Āsana - Pūrvatāna - 15 hours (10 hours live, 5 hours on demand/homestudy)
Level 1 - 5 Oct
Level 2 - 8 Nov
Unit 3 - Āsana - Parśva, Parivṛtti, Viśeṣa, Viparīta - 15 hours (10 hours live, 5 hours on demand/homestudy)
Level 1 - 9 Nov
Level 2 - 6 Dec
Unit 4 - Practice teaching, business and ethics - 20 hours (10 hours live, 10 hours on demand/homestudy)
Level 1 - 7 Dec
Level 2 - 7 Mar
Unit 5 - Yoga Studies: History, Philosophy, Language - 30 hours (5 hours live, 25 hours on demand/homestudy)
10 Jan
Unit 6 - Yoga energetics - 10 hours (5 hours live, 5 hours on demand/homestudy)
11 Jan
Unit 7 - Āyurveda - 15 hours (5 hours live, 10 hours on demand/homestudy)
7 Feb
Unit 8 - Practical practice planning - 15 hours (5 hours live, 10 hours on demand/homestudy)
8 Feb
Unit 9 - The Viniyoga Approach - 15 hours (5 hours live, 10 hours on demand/homestudy)
13 Sept
Unit 10 - Prānāyāma, meditation, chanting - 15 hours (5 hours live, 10 hours on demand/homestudy)
8 Mar
Unit 11 - Āsana - Samasthiti - 5 hours (on demand/homestudy)
The timing of each live training day is 10:00 - 16:00 Paris time (09:00 - 15:00 London time). A recording of the live elements will be available afterwards.
Course fees
Course Price: €2,999 if paid in full (approx £2,500*)
or
Pay Per Unit:
€120 for 5-hour units (approx £100*)
€240 for 10-hour units (approx £200*)
€360 for 15-hour units (approx £300*)
€480 for 20-hour units (approx £400*)
€720 for 30-hour units (approx £600*)
(Total course cost: €4,080 if paid unit by unit)
The course costs include all course materials and class assessments.
Additional Costs: Separate 20 hour Anatomy Course (if required, see below) & GOYA Business Course/Membership
If you do not already have an anatomy qualification, you will also need to complete the online 20 Hour Anatomy Course for Yoga Teachers available from Yoganatomy (US$55) plus a copy of their Functional Anatomy of Yoga book (approx US$ 25).
The only other thing you will need to budget for is any books you want to add to your collection! The only additional book you will actually need for the course is the Heart of Yoga by TKV Desikachar but we can suggest others if you want to explore particular areas in more depth.
* All currency conversions are estimates for information purposes only and have been calculated at £1 : €1.20. Please check current exchange rates for your currency and the charges for your bank/card provider before booking your place.
Course prerequisites
Students should have at least two years of regular Yoga class attendance or an equivalent level of experience before joining this course. You will also need to have completed an Introductory Weekend with us (see details of the weekend here for details)
If you want to discuss your suitability for this course before applying for place, please let us know.