200hr Yoga Teacher Training in Sri Lanka
A shala open to the lake. Teachers who truly care. A community that stays with you long after you leave. Whether you're deepening a daily practice or ready to become a yoga teacher, you've found your place.
Upcoming Yoga Teacher Trainings in Sri Lanka
Looking for a yoga teacher training in Sri Lanka? Lanka Yoga runs curated 200-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings in Sri Lanka, plus a dedicated 100-hour Yin & Restorative training taught from the Yoga Synergy perspective. 20 minutes from Galle, right on the edge of Koggala Lake. Each training is led by an experienced international teacher with a distinct method.
Upcoming Training Dates
Our own trainings plus visiting teacher trainings hosted at the Lanka Yoga campus.
Find the Right Teacher Training in Sri Lanka
Vinyasa Teacher Training
Fluid, intelligent Vinyasa grounded in movement science and yogic foundations, for those who want to understand the body. Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certified.
Hatha Yoga Teacher Training
A thorough, traditional foundation in classical Hatha, asana, pranayama, mantra, mudra and meditation, rooted in deep philosophy. Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certified.
Yin & Restorative Teacher Training
A Yoga Synergy approach to Yin and Restorative yoga, a 100-hour training over two weeks that counts towards a Synergy Lanka Yoga 300-hour qualification. Led by our Yoga Synergy teaching team.
7-Day Teachers' Intensive
A completely different framework for understanding movement, from a teacher with 45+ years of experience. For qualified, curious teachers. YACEP CPD credits.
Teacher Training Course Modules
Every 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Lanka Yoga is built on the same core foundations, then each training applies them through its own lineage. Whichever you choose, you'll graduate able to plan, sequence and lead a class with confidence.
Asana & Movement
Learn to move well and teach others to do the same, through the lens of your chosen lineage (Vinyasa, Hatha or Yin & Restorative).
- Alignment and biomechanics of foundational and intermediate postures
- Intelligent sequencing that builds safely towards a peak
- Hands-on and verbal adjustments, offered with consent
- Modifications, props and variations for every kind of body
Functional Anatomy & Physiology
Understand how the body actually moves, so you can keep students safe and adapt for individual needs.
- Joints, muscles and fascia, and the range they're built for
- The breath, the nervous system and the stress response
- Common injuries and contraindications, and how to work around them
- Applied anatomy: reading bodies and adjusting your cues in real time
Teaching Methodology & Practicum
The craft of teaching, practised from day one so it feels natural by graduation.
- Cueing, voice, pace and the language you use
- Class structure, theming and holding a room
- Demonstration, observation and giving feedback
- Regular practice-teaching with real, supportive feedback
Yoga Philosophy & History
The roots of the practice, and how that wisdom translates into honest, modern teaching.
- Key texts, including the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita
- The eight limbs of yoga and what they mean off the mat
- The lineage and history behind the style you teach
- Ethics and the responsibility of holding space
Pranayama & Meditation
Breath and stillness, for your own practice and to share with your students.
- Core pranayama techniques and when to use them
- Meditation and mindfulness methods you can actually teach
- How the breath regulates the nervous system
- Building and guiding a simple, effective practice
The Business of Teaching
Everything you need to build a real teaching life after you leave.
- Finding work in studios, online and on retreat
- Shaping your schedule and your own teaching style
- The basics of pricing, promoting and growing a following
- Our private graduate community and ongoing support
What a Training Day Looks Like
Days follow a supportive rhythm of practice, study and rest. Watch a day unfold below, then see the full timetable. Evenings are mostly your own, and one day each week is reserved for rest, integration and exploring the south coast.
| 7:00 AM | Meditation & pranayama |
| 7:30 AM | Morning asana practice |
| 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 10:00 AM | Lecture or workshop |
| 11:30 AM | Asana lab & alignment |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch & free time |
| 3:00 PM | Lecture, philosophy, anatomy or methodology |
| 4:30 PM | Practice teaching |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner & free evening |
Where You'll Stay
Every room sits on our campus beside Koggala Lake, with mosquito-netted beds, private bathrooms, air conditioning and ceiling fans. Choose the one that suits you.
Shared Room
Light, airy rooms shared between three to four guests, each with two showers.
Twin Share
Spacious twin rooms with a private ensuite, light-filled, restful and calm.
Private Room
A private king-bed suite with workspace and veranda. Quiet, and all your own.
Meet Your Yoga Teachers in Sri Lanka
You'll learn from experienced teacher-trainers who teach for a living, and who stay genuinely involved long after you graduate.
Stefan Camilleri
Founder · 200-Hour VinyasaAustralian teacher-trainer, movement educator and founder of Lanka Yoga. Over 12 years across five continents and 500+ graduates, with 2,000+ hours of study in anatomy, philosophy and movement science. Blends Yoga Synergy's evidence-based method with a clear, down-to-earth approach.
Aaron & Paige
Lead Teachers · 200-Hour HathaCo-founders of Om Som Yoga & Ayurveda. Aaron is a yoga therapist and teacher trainer; Paige an Ayurvedic practitioner and teacher trainer. Together they bring 15 years of combined experience and a therapeutic, authentic approach to teaching.
Simon Borg-Olivier
Visiting Teacher · 7-Day IntensiveCo-founder of Yoga Synergy and creator of 5-Dimensional Synergy Flow. With 50+ years of practice and 40+ years teaching globally, Simon combines modern physiotherapy with traditional yoga, qigong and martial arts.
Yoga Alliance Certification
Our 200-hour trainings are fully registered with Yoga Alliance, the most widely recognised yoga teaching credential in the world. On graduation you can register as an RYT-200 and teach in studios, gyms, retreats and online, anywhere in the world.
The 7-Day Teachers' Intensive with Simon Borg-Olivier is designed for already-certified teachers and carries YACEP continuing-education credits. Accreditation for our upcoming Yin & Restorative training will be confirmed when the programme is announced.
What's Included in Your Yoga Teacher Training
Our 200-hour trainings are fully residential. Everything below is included in one price, with no hidden extras.
- Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certification
- Small group, max 20 students with 5 teachers (4:1 ratio)
- 21 nights' accommodation on Koggala Lake
- Three fresh vegan meals every day
- Printed training manual & course materials
- Lifetime access to our online foundations course
- Private graduate community & ongoing support
- Airport transfer from the Koggala area (confirm on booking)
You'll live and learn on one purpose-built campus on the shores of Koggala Lake, no transfers, no commuting to practice. The open-air shala, accommodation and kitchen all sit on the same lakeside property.
Rooms, shared, twin and private, overlook the lake, each with mosquito-netted beds, private bathrooms, air conditioning and ceiling fans. Our on-site kitchen serves three fresh vegan meals a day, much of it grown in our own garden and fruit forest. When you want to explore, beaches, surf, Galle Fort and local cafés are all close by.
Food That Fuels Your Practice
Great teaching starts with great nourishment. Three times a day our on-site kitchen serves fresh, plant-based Sri Lankan food, much of it picked that morning from our own garden and fruit forest.
Think tropical fruit platters, king coconuts straight from the palm, and generous vegan plates designed to keep you energised through every practice, workshop and evening by the lake.
Teaching Prices & What It Covers
All prices are per person and include accommodation, three vegan meals a day and the full programme. A €400 deposit secures your place. See each training for room options and full terms. Wondering how that compares elsewhere? Read our guide to the yoga instructor cost.
| Training | Length | From |
|---|---|---|
| 200-Hour Vinyasa · with Stefan Camilleri | 3 weeks | €3,200 |
| 200-Hour Hatha · with Aaron & Paige | 3 weeks | €3,200 |
| 7-Day Teachers' Intensive · with Simon Borg-Olivier | 7 nights | €1,350 |
What Our Graduates Say
I couldn't recommend Jess's yoga teacher training enough! She brought the most amazing physical practice together with a truly inspiring spiritual and philosophical journey. Her knowledge is immense and her warmth builds connection immediately.
The course was truly transformational. My biggest takeaway was how I can make Yoga personal — how I can integrate the teachings into my life. The depth of experience went beyond every expectation.
I loved my training here. They bring a rare passion for yoga — from the physical practice to the theory and philosophy behind it — and the knowledge runs deep. They genuinely care about every student.
What Makes Our Teacher Trainings Different?
Many yoga teacher trainings focus heavily on certification. We focus on education. Our goal isn't simply to help you complete a teacher training, it's to help you become a capable, thoughtful and confident yoga teacher.
Lanka Yoga is a purpose-built school on the shores of Koggala Lake, created to teach yoga properly in a place that lets you fully switch off. We would rather run small, considered trainings than fill a big room, and we measure success by the kind of teacher you become, not the certificate you leave with. Since 2021, over 400 people have completed a training with us, and many now teach full-time, run studios, or lead their own retreats and trainings around the world.
Learn from Experienced Teachers
Our trainings are led by respected teachers who bring years of practical experience, modern perspectives and a commitment to quality education.
Focus on Practice
Open-air shala overlooking the lake. Accommodation, kitchen and pool are all on one site. No commute, no wasted time.
Mindful Nourishment
Three vegan meals a day, prepared on-site with produce from our own vegetable garden.
Connect Beyond the Mat
People arrive from different countries and backgrounds. Shared meals, meaningful conversations and unexpected friendships are part of the experience.
Is This Yoga Teacher Training Right for You?
You don't need to touch your toes, hold a headstand, or have practised for a decade. What matters far more is genuine curiosity about yoga and a willingness to commit fully for the few weeks you're here. Our trainings are built for:
- Dedicated practitioners ready to understand yoga from the inside out, whether or not you plan to teach
- People weighing a career change, or a meaningful pause to reset and grow
- Newer yogis with a consistent practice and an open, coachable mindset
- Existing teachers who want deeper anatomy, philosophy and a more confident voice
- Anyone who learns best fully immersed, away from everyday distractions
Not sure whether it's the right time? Tell us where you are in your practice and we'll give you an honest answer, not a hard sell.
Why Do Your Yoga Teacher Training in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has quietly become one of the world's most rewarding places to train as a yoga teacher, the natural beauty and spiritual depth you'd look for in Bali or India, but with far fewer crowds and outstanding value. For a month of immersive study, few settings come close.
- A calm, natural setting on Koggala Lake, jungle, paddy fields and the Indian Ocean all within reach
- Excellent value, a fully residential course with accommodation and all meals included, often for less than a comparable training in Bali
- Easy to reach, with a straightforward tourist-visa process and widely spoken English
- A living Buddhist culture of meditation and mindfulness that deepens the whole experience
- A warm tropical climate, with the calmest training season on the south coast running December to April
It's why students travel from across Europe, North America and Australia to complete their Vinyasa, Hatha or Yin & Restorative teacher training with us.
You Graduate Into a Community, Not a Goodbye
The training lasts a few weeks. What comes next lasts a lot longer. Every graduate joins our private teaching community, where you can ask questions, share wins and stay connected to the people you trained alongside long after you've flown home.
We also help you take your first real steps as a teacher: honest feedback while you're here, guidance on finding work and teaching online, and a network of graduates now teaching in studios, running retreats and leading their own trainings around the world.
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FAQs about the Yoga Teacher Training in Sri Lanka
What does the 200-hour yoga teacher training cover?
Our 200-hour trainings are full Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certifications, three weeks covering anatomy and physiology, philosophy, teaching methodology, and daily practice, qualifying you to teach globally.
Is the Yoga Teacher Training at Lanka Yoga Alliance certified?
Yes. Our 200-hour trainings are registered with Yoga Alliance (RYT-200), and the Teachers Intensive carries YACEP continuing education credits. Accreditation for the upcoming Yin training will be confirmed when the program is announced.
How long is a yoga teacher training in Sri Lanka?
Our 200-hour trainings run for three weeks and the Teachers Intensive is seven nights, all fully residential at Lanka Yoga on Koggala Lake. The format for the upcoming Yin training will be confirmed when it's announced.
How much does yoga teacher training cost in Sri Lanka?
200-hour trainings start from €3,200 (shared room) up to €4,000 (private), and the Teachers Intensive from €1,350. All prices include accommodation and meals. Pricing for the upcoming Yin training will be shared when it's announced.
Can beginners join the yoga teacher training?
Yes, though some prior experience helps. We recommend at least six months of regular practice before joining a 200-hour training. Many students come primarily to deepen their own practice rather than to teach, and that's completely fine.
Where in Sri Lanka is Lanka Yoga located?
On Koggala Lake near Galle, on Sri Lanka's south coast, about two hours from Colombo International Airport. Close to beaches, surf, and Galle Fort.
What is included in the yoga teacher training?
All trainings include tuition, accommodation, and three plant-based meals a day. 200-hour programs also include course materials, a printed training manual, Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certification, and lifetime access to our online foundations course.
How do I book?
Click through to the training that interests you, check availability, and hit Book Now to secure your spot. Or message us at hello@lankayoga.lk.
Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Citizens of 40+ countries get visa-free entry, and most others can apply for a low-cost eTA online before travelling. We'll point you to the latest requirements in your info pack.
How do I get to Lanka Yoga from the airport?
Fly into Colombo (CMB). It's about a 2 to 2.5 hour drive south to Koggala Lake. We can arrange a private airport transfer for you, and trainees often share the ride.
When is the best time of year to train?
The south coast is sunniest from roughly December to March, with wetter spells between May and September. We run trainings across the year. Tell us your dates and we'll give you a realistic picture.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothing for practice, any personal props you love, and an open mind. We send a full packing list in your info pack once you've booked.
Do I have to teach professionally afterwards?
Not at all. Many trainees join to deepen their own practice rather than to teach. You'll still graduate with full RYT-200 certification either way.