200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in the Netherlands
A Yoga Teacher Training Led by Experience, Lineage, and Research
Learning to Teach Yoga with Clarity and Confidence
Becoming a yoga teacher is a meaningful step. For many people, it begins with a personal yoga practice that brings clarity, balance, and strength. Over time, a natural question arises:
Can I share this practice safely and responsibly with others?
This 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in the Netherlands is designed for people who want to make that transition with confidence. It is not only about deepening your own practice, but about learning how to teach yoga clearly, safely, and professionally to real students.
The training is offered by Arhanta Yoga, we are an established yoga education school with roots in India and over 18 years of experience in training yoga teachers worldwide. With more than 21000 graduates, our program has been refined over time to focus on what matters most:
practical teaching skills, clear structure, and confidence.
Who This Training Is For
This training is suitable for aspiring yoga teachers and serious yoga practitioners who feel ready to take the next step in their journey. You do not need prior teaching experience, high flexibility, or an advanced practice.
Right for you if:
This training may not be the right fit if your main goal is a holiday, retreat or relaxation experience.
The focus here is on learning how to teach yoga responsibly.
When Practice Feels Good, But Teaching Feels Uncertain
Many aspiring yoga teachers feel confident in their own practice but hesitate when it comes to teaching others. This hesitation is very common and completely natural.
Some of the most common concerns include:
Teaching yoga requires a different skill set than practicing yoga. This training is designed to support that transition, helping you move from personal understanding to confident teaching through guided practice.
Why Many 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings Leave Students Unsure
Many 200-hour yoga teacher trainings place strong emphasis on philosophy, theory, or personal practice. While these elements are valuable, they are often not balanced with enough real teaching practice.
Based on over 18 years of experience and feedback from 21000+ graduates, Arhanta Yoga has observed a consistent pattern: many students complete their training still unsure how to teach a full class on their own.
Without repeated teaching practice, graduates may know many yoga postures and philosophy concepts, but struggle with:
This insight directly shaped how this training is designed.
How This Training Is Designed to Build Teaching Confidence
Instead of overwhelming you with information, the training follows a clear, step-by-step structure.
You receive:
Teaching, cueing, giving corrections, and offering modifications are practiced throughout the course, not saved for the end.
As a result, your skills and confidence build steadily, and teaching feels natural by the time you finish.
Authentic Roots in India: Why This Matters
Arhanta Yoga originates from India, the birthplace of yoga.
The Arhanta Yoga Ashram in the Netherlands is the European branch of the Arhanta Yoga Ashram in India. At Arhanta, yoga teacher trainings and advanced programs have been run all year since 2008.
The European training follows the same teaching principles, standards, and methods as the Indian ashram. The teachers also remain the same to ensure continuity, depth, and authenticity.
With Arhanta Yoga, you receive authentic yoga education with clear structure and professional teaching standards.
Program Guide
Dr. Ram Jain (PhD)
The program is guided by Dr. Ram Jain, PhD, a senior yoga educator with over 25 years of experience in training yoga teachers internationally.
His approach is rooted in a 5-generation yoga heritage and refined through decades of structured teacher education across Europe and Asia. He is known for a clear, systematic methodology that emphasises alignment, teaching responsibility, and practical understanding.
Dr. Jain is also the author of Hatha Yoga for Teachers & Practitioners, a globally published reference book by Human Kinetics, with 20,000+ copies sold in four languages.
The same principles and methodology from the book form the foundation of this training.
His book is widely used as a key reference book for several yoga teacher training programs worldwide.
Your Lead Teacher
Omkar Jain
The training is led by Omkar Jain (E-RYT 500), and a team of experienced and supportive teachers and assistants.
Omkar is senior yoga teacher and teacher trainer. He comes from a five-generation yoga lineage and has over 15 years of experience teaching yoga teacher trainings. He has studied with respected teachers, including Saraswathi Rangaswamy, daughter of K. Pattabhi Jois, and other senior yoga teachers.
He has gained wide teaching experience through Yoga teacher trainings, International yoga workshops, and Yoga festivals and public programs worldwide.
Omkar is known for his clear and practical instruction, his approachable and supportive teaching style, and strong personal guidance throughout the training
He helps students step out of their comfort zones in a gentle, encouraging, and often humorous way, making learning both effective and enjoyable.
Throughout the course, Omkar works closely with students to help them build confidence, clarity, and readiness to teach.
Success Stories
Before the training, I doubted whether I could teach a full class. By the end, I was confidently teaching with structure and clarity.
Kimberley, Netherlands
This training deepened my self-discovery, strengthened my teaching voice, and balanced theory with asana practice.
Ingvild, Norway
An unforgettable journey of self-discovery guided by philosophy, asana mastery, and anatomy insight.
Tinus, Netherlands
What You Will Learn
The curriculum is comprehensive and balanced, focusing on both practical teaching skills and foundational yogic knowledge.
Teaching Skills & Confidence:
By the end of the training, students are able to design and teach complete yoga classes and respond confidently in real classroom situations.
170 classical yoga asanas |
Proper alignments of 95 yoga asanas |
How to create a proper class environment? |
Important pointers on teaching a yoga class |
The basic structure of a yoga class |
The basic structure of the beginner’s course |
Yoga asana variations for beginners and elementary levels |
Kids Yoga |
Gentle (limited movement yoga) |
Yoga for pregnant women |
How and when to modify asanas? |
Deep relaxation ( Yoga Nidra) |
Pranayama |
Bandhas and kriyas |
Meditation |
The four paths of yoga |
Kundalini Yoga |
Eight main body systems |
Spine and its common disorders |
Difference between yoga and other physical exercises |
Injury prevention and cures |
Alignments, adjustments & modifications |
Yoga as therapy |
Diet and Nutrition |
→ What is Ayurveda? |
→ Yogic diet |
→ Effect of diet, nutrition, and lifestyle on body and mind |
→ Body types and suitable diets |
Aim and meaning of yoga |
Five principles of yogic practice |
Four paths of yoga |
Eight limbs of Raja Yoga |
Seven stages of awareness |
Three gunas – sattva, rajas, tamas |
Maya, prakriti, brahman, avidya |
Atman, parmataman, jiva |
Three bodies; physical, astral, spiritual |
Four inner instruments; mind, intellect, subconscious, ego |
Working of the mind |
Five major and five minor pranas |
Karma and Reincarnation |
→ The law of action and reaction |
→ The law of compensation |
→ The law of retribution |
→ Destiny, self-effort and free will |
→ Purpose of birth and rebirth |
Psychology of a teacher |
Psychology of a student |
Correction and guidance techniques |
Motivation techniques |
Communication techniques |
Ethical Guidelines |
→ Ethical guidelines for a yoga teacher |
Running Your Own Yoga School |
→ How to set up your yoga business or yoga studio? |
→ How to: find a location, advertise and promote, & get renewals |
→ Common fallback and mistakes and how to avoid them |
→ Practical tips for the smooth running of a yoga school/yoga studio |
Outcomes After The Training
Completing a 200-hour yoga teacher training is not only about receiving a certificate. It is about developing the confidence, clarity, and skills to share yoga responsibly with others.
Practical Outcomes You Can Expect
By the end of this training, you will:
These outcomes are built through repeated guided teaching practice, not theory alone.
Teaching and Professional Opportunities
After completing the training, you can:
The certification allows you to teach yoga internationally.
A Strong Foundation for Further Growth
This 200-hour training forms a solid foundation for:
Graduates who choose to continue their education often find that this training gives them clarity and structure that supports future learning.
Format & Certification
This is a 200-hour in-person yoga teacher training.
The training is taught in simple English and follows a clear, structured format with daily practice, learning sessions, and teaching practice.
After successful completion, you receive a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification, which allows you to teach yoga internationally.
Key Details
Upcoming Trainings in The Netherlands
Choose a date that fits your schedule. Early registration is encouraged, as the courses can fill up in advance.
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23 Mar - 12 Apr, 2026
04 May - 24 May, 2026
13 Jul - 02 Aug, 2026
10 Aug - 30 Aug, 2026
Course Fees (All-inclusive)
Includes accommodation, 3 vegetarian / vegan meals a day & all course materials.
Dormitory (4-7 beds)
Shared accommodation with 4 to 7 students
€3250 / 2950 *
Double Shared
Shared accommodation with another student
€3650 / 3350 *
Single Room (Limited Rooms)
Private room for your entire stay
€4150 / 3850 *
*Early bird discount:
Get a 300 Euro discount if you sign up for this course 5 months before the course starts.
Arhanta Yoga Ashram Netherlands
The 200-hour yoga teacher training takes place at the Arhanta Yoga Ashram in the Netherlands, in a calm and well-connected environment designed for focused learning.
The ashram is purposely built to support:
The training spaces are clean, professional, and suitable for long study days, teaching practice, and group learning.
Easy to Reach
The Netherlands is one of the easiest countries in Europe to travel to.
The Arhanta Yoga Ashram is well connected by train to Schiphol Airport and to major Dutch cities, making arrival and departure smooth for international students.
Accommodation & Daily Comfort
The Arhanta Yoga Ashram in the Netherlands was built in 2013 to offer authentic Indian yoga training in Europe.
You will study in a traditional Indian Gurukul-style residential setting, designed for focused learning and daily practice.
Accommodation includes:
Three nutritious vegan / vegetarian meals are provided daily.
All essential facilities are available, so you can focus fully on your training without worrying about daily needs such as meals, accommodation, or laundry.
A Balanced Learning Environment
This location combines:
This balance helps students feel both supported and focused throughout the training.
Read what our alumni Say
Before this training, I practiced yoga regularly but didn’t understand why I was doing what I was doing. The structure of the course gave me clarity, especially in alignment and sequencing. I now teach with confidence instead of doubt.
Gianni - Italy
This was not an easy training, but it was exactly what I was looking for. Clear standards, real assessments, and no unnecessary spiritual talk. I felt properly trained, not just certified.
Amanda - Brazil
What stood out most was the teaching methodology. I had done yoga for years, but I had never learned how to teach it systematically. After this training, I felt prepared to stand in front of a class and take responsibility.
Debbie - Switzerland
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Teaching clarity and safety matter more.
Yes. The program is taught in simple English and designed for an international group.
No. This is a professional teacher training.
Omkar Jain (E-RYT 500) and team, guided by Dr. Ram Jain (PhD).
Yes you will get post-course support for you personal practice and teaching career.
Next Steps
If you feel ready to learn how to teach yoga safely and confidently, this 200-hour yoga teacher training may be the right next step.
You can apply now or download the brochure to receive full details about dates, fees, and admission requirements.
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