200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course

Course at a Glance

Duration: 26 Days
Location: Japan
Language: English
Level: Primary
Yoga Style: Ashtanga Vinyasa
Certification: 200 Hour Yoga Alliance RYT-200

Course Fee

On Request

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US$ 200 deposit reserves your seat

Course at a Glance

Duration: 26 Days
Location: Japan
Language: English
Level: Primary
Yoga Style: Ashtanga Vinyasa
Certification: 200 Hour Yoga Alliance RYT-200

Course Fee

On Request

Apply Now

US$ 200 deposit reserves your seat

Contemplative Japan · RYT 200 Eligible

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In Japan

Tattvaa Yogashala's 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Japan brings the authentic Ashtanga Vinyasa lineage of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois to one of the world's most contemplative landscapes. Japan's deep cultural respect for discipline, attention to detail, and reverence for nature make it a uniquely fitting setting for an immersive yoga teacher training. This program is designed for beginners and intermediate practitioners who want to build a strong foundation in Ashtanga yoga and gain the confidence and competence required to teach others.

Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course offers a comprehensive breakdown of Ashtanga Vinyasa primary series, pranayama, meditation, kriyas, alignment, and adjustments. Students gain a complete understanding of the physical, mental, and philosophical foundations of yoga while practicing in the calm of a Japanese retreat setting — a perfect counterpart to the rigour of daily Mysore-style practice.

This program is structured to meet and exceed the 200-hour standards set by Yoga Alliance (USA). On successful completion of our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Japan, you will be a certified and qualified yoga instructor eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as RYT-200. You will be authorised to teach Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga anywhere in the world.

Our team of experienced Indian yoga instructors brings the unbroken tradition of Mysore-style Ashtanga to Japan, ensuring that every module — Yoga Asana, Asana Methodology (theory and adjustments), Pranayama and Meditation, Yoga Philosophy, Anatomy, and Ayurveda — is delivered with the same rigour as our Rishikesh flagship course.

Join us at Tattvaa Yogashala in Japan for an immersive and transformative 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training experience. Build the foundation of a lifelong yoga practice while gaining the skills and confidence to share this practice with students worldwide.

Yoga is 99% practice and 1% theory

Pattabhi Jois

Yoga Teacher Training Students During 200 Hour YTTC In Japan

Our 200-hour Ashtanga YTT in Japan is beneficial to you if:

You want to deepen your knowledge of yoga, yogic philosophy, and the yogic lifestyle in a quiet, focused environment
You want to take your yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation practice to the next level
You want to learn in a compassionate, non-competitive, yet challenging atmosphere
You prefer a broad, safe, well-structured, anatomically detailed yet intuitive approach to teaching
You want to become a certified Ashtanga yoga teacher and share authentic Indian yoga lineage with students around the world

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What is Ashtanga Yoga, and why is it the foundation of our Japan YTTC?

Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, also known as classical Indian yoga, was popularised by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in the 20th century. "Ashtanga" refers to the eight limbs of yoga described in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, of which asana (postures) and pranayama (breath) are only two. The first two limbs — Yamas and Niyamas — are ethical foundations that pair beautifully with Japanese cultural values of discipline, simplicity, and respect. Our YTTC teaches all eight limbs, with particular emphasis on the steady, breath-led practice that makes Ashtanga so transformative.

Pranayama classes cover techniques such as Kapalabhati, Sheetkari, Bhastrika, Sheetali, and Bhramari. Mysore-style classes allow you to deepen your self-practice with personalised adjustments from your teacher — a method that suits the focused, self-paced learning style preferred by many of our students in Japan.

To be eligible for the course, applicants must have a sincere desire to learn and the discipline to attend every class. A minimum of six months of recent Ashtanga or Hatha yoga practice is recommended. This intensive month-long experience helps students develop the inner discipline and physical foundation that lifelong yoga practice requires.

The Incredible Benefits of Ashtanga Yoga for Your Body, Mind, and Spirit

Ashtanga Vinyasa offers a wide range of physical, mental, and spiritual benefits:

Physical Benefits

Develops strength and flexibility, lubricates joints, tones muscles, massages internal organs, improves circulation, and supports healthy weight management.

Mental Benefits

Calms restless thoughts, promotes inner stability, supports mental clarity, and encourages deep self-awareness.

Spiritual Benefits

Invites profound stillness, fosters self-acceptance, and awakens inner wisdom.

What Sets Us Apart

Why Choose Tattvaa Yogashala For Your 200 Hour YTTC In Japan?

Tattvaa Yogashala's 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Japan is structured for complete beginners as well as practitioners with prior yoga experience. If you have already completed a 200-hour Ashtanga YTT in any tradition, you may enrol directly in our 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training instead.

Our Yoga Teacher Training courses are held throughout the year. Please refer to the schedule below for upcoming Japan dates. On completion of our 200-hour Ashtanga yoga TTC in Japan, you will receive a course completion certificate from Tattvaa Yogashala — the same internationally recognised certification accepted across the Yoga Alliance USA network. This certification enables you to register as an RYT-200 and teach yoga anywhere in the world.

Affordable 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training In Japan

Here are some excellent reasons to choose Tattvaa Yogashala

One of the most respected Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga teacher training schools in the world, with an unbroken lineage to Sri K. Pattabhi Jois
The same senior Indian teachers who lead our Rishikesh flagship course travel to Japan to deliver this YTTC
Our training is guided by experienced yoga instructors with 20 to 25 years of teaching experience
At Tattvaa Yogashala, more than 20,000 students have completed their training and workshops
Attendees from 121+ different countries have studied with us
20+ international centres around the globe
Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certification recognised internationally

What You Will Study

Course Syllabus

Every posture, breathing practice, text and teaching skill covered in the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Japan.

Asanas

Surya Namaskara [A]
Surya Namaskara [B]
Padangusthasana
Padahastasana
Utthita Trikonasana
Parivritta Trikonasana
Utthita Parsvakonasana
Parivritta Parsvakonasana
Prasarita Padottanasana [A]
Prasarita Padottanasana [B]
Prasarita Padottanasana [C]
Prasarita Padottanasana [D]
Parsvottanasana
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana [A]
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana [B]
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana [C]
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana [D]
Arddha Baddha Padmottanasana
Utkatasana
Virabhadrasana [A]
Virabhadrasana [B]
Dandasana
Paschimottanasana [A]
Paschimottanasana [B]
Paschimottanasana [C]
Purvottanasana
Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana
Tirianga Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana
Janu Sirsasana [A]
Janu Sirsasana [B]
Janu Sirsasana [C]
Marichyasana [A]
Marichyasana [B]
Marichyasana [C]
Marichyasana [D]
Navasana
Bhujapidasana
Kurmasana
Supta Kurmasana
Garbha Pindasana
Kukkutasana
Baddha Konasana [A]
Baddha Konasana [B]
Upavista Konasana [A]
Upavista Konasana [B]
Supta Padangusthasana [A]
Supta Padangusthasana [B]
Supta Padangusthasana [C]
Ubhaiya Padangusthasana
Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana
Setu Bandhasana
Urdhva Dhanurasana
Salamba Sarvangasana
Halasana
Karnapidasana
Urdhva Padmasana
Pindasana
Matsyasana
Uttana Padasana
Sirsasana [A]
Sirsasana [B]
Balasana
Baddha Padmasana
Padmasana
Uttpluthih
Savasana

Breathing Techniques

Kapalabhati
Nadi Shodhana
Anuloma Viloma
Bhastrika
Ujjayi
Surya Bhedan
Chandra Bhedan
Bhramari
Sheetali
Sheetkari
Yogic Breathing
Spinal Breathing

Theory And Philosophy

History and tradition of Yoga
Schools of Yoga
Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga
Karma Yoga
Bhakti Yoga
Jnana Yoga
Tantra Yoga
Mantra Yoga
Concept of Prana
Pancha Pranas
Koshas and Shariras
Kundalini
Chakras
Pranayama
Introduction to Bhagavad Gita
Introduction to Six Indian Philosophies
Conceptual understanding of Samadhipada
Discipline of yoga
What is yoga? "Yoga chitta vritti nirodha" — Yoga Sutras 1.2
Vrittis (mental fluctuations) and their classification
Abhyasa and Vairagya — consistent practice and detachment
Factors that accelerate yoga sadhana
Concept of Isvara and Isvarapranidhana
Relevance of Omkara in the yoga system
Obstacles and distractions on the path of yoga (citta viksepa and antaraya)
Bringing the mind to a blissful state (chitta prasadhana)
Foundations of Yoga
Traditional Texts
Human Biology and application of Yoga practices
Therapeutic basis of yoga
Yoga therapy for common diseases
Stress and its yogic management
Yoga and psychology
Samkhya philosophy
Vedanta philosophy
Patanjali Yoga Sutras
Goal of Hatha Yoga
Kriyas

Alignment And Adjustment

How to safely enter and exit a posture
How to give clear cues and instructions
Anatomy of a yoga posture
Benefits of each yoga posture
Contra-indications and hands-on adjustments
Modifications, advanced variations, and use of props

Teaching Methodology

Qualities of a yoga teacher
The attitude of a yoga teacher and being yourself
Safety measures and how to avoid injuries
Cultivating command through voice modulation
How to deepen your connection with your inner being
Importance of communication, cues, and instructions
Traditional Ashtanga yoga class structure
Principles of sequencing Vinyasa flows
Peak pose and how to build up to one

A Day At The Shala

Daily Schedule

The day opens at 06:30 with pranayama, meditation and mantra chanting, and closes in Mauna — silence — from 09:30 at night until six the next morning.

Morning

06:30 - 08:00 AM: Pranayama / Meditation / Mantra Chanting
08:30 - 10:15 AM: Asana Practice — Ashtanga Vinyasa Mysore Style or Led Class
10:30 - 12:00 PM: Breakfast / Brunch / Free Time / Study Time

Afternoon

12:00 - 01:30 PM: Yoga Principles / Philosophy / Yoga Sutra Lectures
02:00 - 03:00 PM: Yoga Nidra Meditation / Rest / Refreshing Time
03:00 - 04:00 PM: Workshop / Study Time / Guest Lectures

Evening

04:00 - 06:00 PM: Asana Practice / Art of Adjustment / Body Alignment
06:30 - 07:30 PM: Dinner Time
07:30 - 08:30 PM: Rest / Free Time / Study Time
08:30 - 09:30 PM: Silence Meditation
09:30 - 06:00 AM: Mauna / Silence

A class during the 200 hour yoga teacher training

Sattvic vegetarian meals at Tattvaa Yogashala

Students in practice at Tattvaa Yogashala

Dates, Fees & Availability

Essential Information For Students Of Our 200 Hour YTTC In Japan

A comprehensive overview of our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course guidelines for students travelling to Japan.

Discover Upcoming Dates For Our 200 Hour YTTC In Japan

Below are the upcoming dates and fee structure for our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course. Choose a convenient time to enrol, and let us know if you have any questions — we are always happy to help.

Dates for the next intake are being confirmed. Write to us and we will send them as soon as they are set.

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Course Fees For Our 200 Hour YTTC In Japan

At Tattvaa Yogashala we offer competitive course fees in USD with simple payment options.

Payment Options: Once you receive your acceptance letter, you will be sent detailed payment instructions. To secure your seat, a non-refundable deposit of US$ 200 is required. The remaining balance can be paid by credit card or online transfer via Wise (Transferwise). We accept online transfers in any currency. The full balance is due on orientation day upon arrival in Japan.
Refund Policy: The deposit and course fee are non-refundable and remain valid for one year from the original course date. Please ensure the full balance is paid before the course begins. We recommend students take out travel insurance against any unforeseen circumstances that may prevent attendance.
All-Inclusive Fees: Everything you need during the YTTC is included — expert instruction, comfortable shared or private accommodation, two sattvic meals per day, and a daily snack with tea. Our goal is a comprehensive and stress-free learning experience.

Eligibility Criteria For 200 Hour YTTC In Japan

Our Yoga Teacher Training course in Japan is open to learners of all levels. To be eligible, applicants should be in good physical condition and arrive with an open mind and the willingness to learn. The course requires complete dedication, with at least 9 hours of daily training, and 100% attendance is mandatory.

The course is run as a structured retreat. Meat, alcohol, and recreational substances are not permitted on the premises. To experience the full benefits of yoga and to obtain certification, all participants are expected to follow the schedule and attend every class, session, and activity.

A basic understanding of English is required as the course is taught entirely in English. Enrolment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Join our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Japan and begin your journey today.

Contemplative Japan

Why Choose Japan For Your 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training?

Japan offers a rare combination of natural beauty and cultural depth that is hard to find anywhere else in the world. The Japanese aesthetic of ma (mindful space), wabi-sabi (acceptance of impermanence), and kintsugi (beauty in repair) are natural companions to the yogic journey of self-acceptance and steady practice. Training as a yoga teacher in Japan immerses you in a culture that already values silence, discipline, and presence — qualities that yoga seeks to cultivate.

Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course in Japan is held in a peaceful retreat environment, away from the bustle of the city, where students can fully commit to daily practice and study. Japan's world-class transport links make it easy to travel to from across East Asia, North America's West Coast, and Australia. After completing the course, you will become a certified Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga teacher with international Yoga Alliance recognition — qualified to teach yoga anywhere in the world.

Travel & Wayfinding

How To Reach Our 200 Hour YTTC In Japan

Airports, Shinkansen routes, transfer logistics and seasonal advice for your 200 Hour YTT in Japan.

Nearest Airports

Most participants fly into Narita International (NRT) or Haneda International (HND) in Tokyo. Haneda is closer to central Tokyo (~30 min by Keikyu Line, JPY 410). Narita is further out (~60 min by Narita Express, JPY 3,070).

Travellers connecting via western Japan can also use Kansai International (KIX) near Osaka as their gateway (~80 min by HARUKA Limited Express to Kyoto, JPY 3,640). Travellers from Europe or the Americas commonly transit via Tokyo and continue by Shinkansen.
Shinkansen & Ground Transport

Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains are the most efficient long-distance transport. Tokyo to Kyoto takes 2 hours 15 minutes (JPY 13,920). A Japan Rail Pass (7/14/21 day, from JPY 50,000) is excellent value if your stay includes excursions to other cities.

Local transit in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka uses IC cards (Suica, ICOCA) loaded with credit. Taxis are reliable but expensive — use them only for short trips with luggage. Most retreat venues are walkable from the nearest train station.
Airport / Station Transfer

Private airport or station transfers to the retreat venue can be arranged on request. Send your final-leg train or flight arrival time at least 72 hours in advance to [email protected] and our team will share the available options and current pricing.

Visa requirements: most western passports get visa-free entry for 90 days. Indian, Chinese, Filipino, and Vietnamese passport holders should apply for a tourist visa through their nearest Japanese embassy or consulate before travel — we are happy to provide an enrolment letter to support your application.
Best Time To Arrive

Spring (late March – mid-April) brings cherry blossom (sakura) and 12–20°C days — Japan's most popular travel window. Autumn (October–November) offers vibrant maple foliage and 10–20°C, equally beautiful and less crowded. Summer is hot and humid (28–35°C); winter is dry and cold (0–10°C) but ideal for hot-spring (onsen) excursions. Japan Standard Time is UTC+9 — no daylight saving.

Retreat Living, Japan

Accommodation And Sattvic Food At Tattvaa Yogashala Japan

Comfortable retreat accommodation and sattvic vegetarian meals during your 200 Hour YTTC in Japan.

Food & Accommodation

Comfortable Room For 200 Hour YTTC In Japan

Sattvic Vegetarian Meals For YTTC Students

Sattvic Organic Meals At Tattvaa Yogashala

What You Receive On Completion

200 Hour YTTC Certification — Japan

A Tattvaa Yogashala 200 hour yoga teacher training certificate

Tattvaa Yogashala is a globally accredited yoga school, giving you the assurance to teach yoga anywhere in the world.

At Tattvaa Yogashala, a registered yoga school with international Yoga Alliance recognition, we support our students in obtaining their RYT-200 certification on completion of the course.

Yoga Alliance Certification

After completing our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Japan, participants are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as RYT-200 — an internationally recognised yoga teacher certification.

In Their Own Words

Reviews From Students Of Tattvaa Yogashala 200 Hour YTTC

Tattvaa Yogashala is an international yoga teacher training school with ashrams in India and pop-up retreats around the world.

Danielle, Tattvaa Yogashala student — Danielle

Canada

Jon Fellman, Tattvaa Yogashala student — Jon Fellman

United Kingdom

Sara Lehtikangas, Tattvaa Yogashala student — Sara Lehtikangas

Australia

Questions & Answers

FAQs About Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course In Japan

What students ask us most before booking the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Japan.

What is a 200-hour Ashtanga YTTC?

A 200-hour Ashtanga YTTC is a Yoga Teacher Training Course focused on Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, covering 200 hours of structured training in line with Yoga Alliance standards. The course includes asanas, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, anatomy, teaching methodology, and other related subjects.

Why train in Japan rather than India?

Japan offers a peaceful, well-organised retreat environment that pairs naturally with the discipline of an Ashtanga practice. Many students who live in East Asia, North America's West Coast, or Australia find Japan easier to travel to than Rishikesh. The teachers, curriculum, and certification are identical to our Rishikesh flagship course — only the location and cultural context change.

Do I need a visa to attend the Japan YTTC?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Citizens of many countries can enter Japan visa-free for short stays that cover the full course duration. We strongly recommend checking the latest requirements with the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country before booking flights. We are happy to provide an enrolment letter to support your application if needed.

Will I receive a Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certification after the course?

Yes. On successful completion of the 200-hour course you will receive a Tattvaa Yogashala certificate that makes you eligible to register with Yoga Alliance USA as RYT-200. This certification enables you to teach yoga anywhere in the world and to enrol in advanced 300-hour or 500-hour YTTC programs.

What language is the course taught in?

The course is taught entirely in English. No prior knowledge of Japanese is required to attend — our cohort is typically international, with students joining from across Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia. A basic conversational level of English is sufficient to follow all lectures and practical classes.