RYT 200 Yoga Teacher Training

A therapeutic, evidence-based approach to modern yoga education.

Full-Time France Program Hybrid Mar–Nov 2027 Yoga Alliance Approved Taught by Certified Yoga Therapists

Deepen your practice and learn to teach safely, confidently, and compassionately. Choose between a full-time residential immersion in France or a hybrid part-time program in the Netherlands that blends online learning with in-person weekends.

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Why This Training

Our 200-hour training is grounded in yoga therapy, trauma-informed education, and evidence-based knowledge. These four pillars form the foundation of both our full-time and hybrid training formats

A New Standard in Yoga Education

Where ancient wisdom meets modern, evidence-based learning.

Our curriculum is continuously updated with the latest research and real-world insights.

You’ll explore yoga through a modern therapeutic lens, developing a grounded understanding of both tradition and contemporary science.

This training includes:

Evidence-based anatomy and physiology
The nervous system + stress responses
Biomechanics and functional movement
Subtle body awareness and philosophical foundations
Modern applications of yoga beyond the mat

This integrated approach ensures your teaching is both rooted and relevant, serving diverse students with clarity and confidence.

Guided by Certified Yoga Therapists

Learn from experienced professionals dedicated to safe, embodied teaching.

Throughout the training, you’ll be supported by certified yoga therapists with years of clinical, educational, and embodied teaching experience.

Their guidance helps you build confidence, refine your personal practice, and understand how yoga can be applied with care and insight.

What this looks like in practice:

Embodied learning woven into every module
Real-time feedback during practice teaching
Somatic psychology integrated into movement and breathwork
Theory explained through practical, human-centered examples
Supportive mentorship that meets you where you are

Your teachers bring deep expertise—and teach from compassion, safety, and lived experience.

A Therapeutic & Trauma-Informed Approach

Teaching grounded in safety, adaptability, and respect for every nervous system.

We teach yoga as a practice of awareness, not performance.

You’ll learn how to create safe, inclusive, and choice-filled spaces where students of all backgrounds and abilities feel supported.

This includes:

Functional movement and adaptive sequencing
Trauma-informed communication and language
Respect for bodily autonomy and informed choice
Understanding triggers, nervous system states, and co-regulation
Practicing hands-on assists safely and only where appropriate

This training will give you the tools to teach with sensitivity—and to hold space responsibly.

Somatics, Hatha & Flow Integration

Movement guided by awareness, purpose, and compassion.

Somatics builds internal awareness and supports emotional resilience.

When combined with the foundations of Hatha and the creativity of Flow, it offers a teaching approach that is both mindful and adaptable.

You will learn:

Somatic techniques that cultivate presence and embodiment
How to sequence Hatha classes with clarity and intention
How to integrate mindful Flow that supports all levels
Ways to balance structure with freedom
How to guide students to move authentically and safely

This integration helps you teach classes that are inclusive, nurturing, and deeply connected to the student’s own experience

Choose the Training Format That Suits You

Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is available in two different formats to support your schedule, learning style, and personal circumstances. Both formats follow the same core curriculum, and both are grounded in our therapeutic, evidence-based and trauma-informed approach.

Full-Time Residential Training (France)

A 22-day immersive retreat-style teacher training in the South of France.

Held at Logis Du Paradis in Charente, just one hour from Bordeaux, this full-time program (taught in English) offers deep immersion, daily practice, and close contact with your teachers.

Accommodation with ensuite bathroom, meals and on-site amenities are fully included

Key features:

22 days of in-person training
Daily yoga, pranayama & meditation
Workshops, lectures & practice teaching
Two rest/integration days
Twin or private rooms
All meals included
Supportive community environment

Upcoming Dates:
• April 4 – 25, 2027
• October 3 – 24, 2027

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Hybrid Part-Time Program (Netherlands + Online)

A flexible March–November 2027 training combining online study with in-person weekends.

Designed for students who prefer a slower pace or cannot travel for the full-time immersion. This hybrid program blends live online sessions with in-person training weekends in the Netherlands.

You’ll receive steady, ongoing support and the same therapeutic approach as the full-time format.

Key features:

March–November 2027
Live online lectures
In-person weekend workshops
Community support throughout the year
Ideal for those balancing work, family, or travel limitations

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PRICING

Full-Time Residential Training — France

Twin Room: €3,395

Private Room: €3,995

Included: Training (200+ hours), accommodation, meals, and access to all retreat amenities. Extras such as excursions and massages available on-site.

Not included: flights, transfers to/from retreat centre, activities on days off, massages

Deposit: €950 (paid after acceptance)

Apply for France Training Full details available on the France program page

Hybrid Part-Time Program — Netherlands + Online

€2,995

Included: 6 in-person weekends + 6 live online sessions (200+ hours of training), printed student manual, and Yoga Alliance certification upon completion.

Not included: Accommodation, meals, transport.
(Discounted accommodation options available—ask during your call.)

Payment Plans: 0% interest — available upon request.

Apply for the Hybrid Program Full details available on the Hybrid program page

Meet Your Faculty

Our 200-hour training is taught by a team of certified yoga therapists and experienced yoga educators. Each teacher brings a unique blend of therapeutic knowledge, somatic understanding, and compassion to support your learning—whether you join us in France or follow the hybrid program in the Netherlands.

Manouk Tideman

Lead Trainer & Certified Yoga Therapist

Manouk is the lead trainer of the program and a highly experienced C-IAYT yoga therapist known for her warm, grounded, and evidence-informed teaching style. She guides students through anatomy, somatics, yoga philosophy, and trauma-informed teaching.

Biddy Messchaert

Co-Trainer, Certified Yoga Therapist & E-RYT200

Yoga teacher and anatomy educator with a focus on functional movement and embodied alignment. Biddy brings clarity, curiosity, and adaptability to movement education.

Connie Garrard

Co-Trainer, E-RYT200

Senior yoga teacher integrating mindfulness, breath-led movement, and nervous system awareness. Connie helps students build confidence through gentle, practical guidance.

Jo Woollacott

Co-Trainer

Yoga therapist and somatics practitioner specialising in trauma-aware approaches. Jo offers a deeply compassionate, person-centred teaching style.

Natascha Wolfs

Co-Trainer, RYT500

Experienced facilitator in breathwork, relaxation techniques, and stress regulation. Natascha guides students in understanding the physiology of rest and resilience.

Lynette Greenaway

Co-Trainer

Teacher with a strong foundation in Hatha yoga, meditation, and yoga philosophy. Lynette supports students in weaving meaning and intention into their teaching.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

If you love yoga and want to understand it more deeply, you are probably ready. Our training puts extra emphasis on supporting your personal practice and helping you teach confidently and authentically. You will explore asana, pranayama, meditation and yoga philosophy, and every class is taught with a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach.

At least one year of dedicated yoga practice (or around 52 classes) before the training starts. You don't need to do advanced poses. Familiarity with a variety of asanas and some experience as a student in a class is ideal. We will explore some challenging poses, but the aim is to understand them, not to perform them.

Yes. Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is registered with Yoga Alliance.

It doesn't count towards the diploma hours, but it does meet the 200-hour teacher training requirement for our diplomas. That makes it a great first step if yoga therapy is your long-term goal.

We teach with safety, choice, respect and compassion at the centre. The training is not a trauma resolution retreat and is not designed to heal or process personal trauma. We ask trainees not to use class time to share traumatic experiences. Our trainers are there to teach you to practise and teach yoga safely, not to provide therapy.

Yes. You will practise teaching your fellow trainees, receive feedback from the trainers, and learn a clear methodology for leading classes.

Payment plans are available, because we want this training to be accessible. Please contact Manouk (manouk@theyogatherapyinstitute.org) for more information. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.