About the Course, Vinyasa & Viniyoga
We're Trevor and Vio. We first met as teacher and student in Bulgaria, and we've been learning from each other ever since. This is one of the yoga teacher training programmes in Sri Lanka we run at Lanka Yoga.
We bring two approaches built on the same pillars. Trevor's breath-centred Viniyoga roots you in the why. Vio's dynamic Vinyasa flow builds the how. We don't believe in right or wrong yoga, just in its meaning and principles.
Over three weeks you'll learn to teach skill-based Vinyasa classes that build step by step toward a peak shape, and mindfully sequenced Viniyoga shaped around the breath. You'll understand how the body moves, trace the lineages from Krishnamacharya to modern Vinyasa, and leave ready to teach in a way that's truly your own.
Looking for the Yoga Synergy method instead? See our Synergy Vinyasa teacher training.
Upcoming Dates
More intake dates to be announced, get in touch to be the first to know.
What You'll Learn
Two methods, one way of thinking: every class starts with who is in the room and what they need.
Grab the Info PackViniyoga
The tradition of adapting the practice to the person, not the person to the practice. You'll learn to let the breath lead, move the spine with intent and choose the right sequence for the people in front of you.
Vinyasa Flow
Skill-based flow grounded in biomechanics. Build toward a peak shape step by step, link postures so every transition makes sense, and offer progressions for every student.
Anatomy & Physiology
Functional movement, evidence-based physiology and the nervous system, alongside traditional energetics. How to help prevent injury and teach every body safely.
Philosophy & Lineages
The classical texts and the teachers behind them, from Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar to modern Vinyasa, and what they mean for your practice today.
Pranayama & Meditation
One practice, not three. Which breathing techniques prepare for which meditations, and how to teach seated sessions that fit with the asana.
Teaching, Private Classes & Business
Cueing, sequencing, reading the room and adjusting safely. Plus how 1:1 sessions differ from group classes, and how to build a real livelihood from teaching.
Meet Your Lead Teachers Trevor and Violeta
Trevor
Trevor is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), Viniyoga Therapist and E-RYT 500. He started with Vinyasa, studying Anusara, Iyengar and Ashtanga, before a pull toward the tradition led him to Gary Kraftsow and Viniyoga. He's been Gary's student since 2015, and works with people of all ages, from teenagers to older adults.
Connect with Trevor
Violeta
Violeta has practised for 22 years and taught for 12, with thousands of classes in Bulgaria and abroad, workshops and more than 60 retreats. Her path began with Sivananda yoga and took her to India. Today she teaches dynamic Vinyasa flow and restorative practice, with her own practice rooted in Tantric Hatha.
Connect with VioletaThe Daily Schedule
Six days on, Sundays off. A steady rhythm, with a few surprises along the way.
| 7:30 AM | Morning Practice, Vinyasa or Viniyoga |
| 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 10:00 AM | Class Review, Workshops & Lectures |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch, Homework & Free Time |
| 3:00 PM | Lectures, Workshops & Practice Teaching |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner |
| 7:30 PM | Check-in Circle (a few times a week) |
Your Accommodation
All rooms overlook Koggala Lake, with mosquito-netted beds, private bathrooms, air conditioning and ceiling fans.
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.
What's Included
Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certification
Three chef-prepared vegan meals a day + fruit, herbal tea & filtered water
21 nights on-site accommodation at Lanka Yoga
Small group, max 20 students
Printed & digital training manual
Private graduate group for mentoring, support and job leads
More Than a Certification
A certificate may open doors. Confidence comes from practice. Throughout the training you'll teach, receive feedback, and develop your own authentic teaching voice.
What Our Graduates Say
Lanka Yoga is bliss! The vegan food is amazing thanks to Jeevan and his team. The manager, Chaminda, couldn't have been more helpful organising tours, transport and cultural activities. We had a beautiful room looking over Lake Koggala — stunning morning sunrises were the norm. A little slice of heaven.
Incredible yoga retreat venue in Sri Lanka. Stefan, Dush and the team were exceptional. Every request was met with ease and joy. The food was incredible — you'd never tell it was fully vegan. The shala was beautiful with amazing views for morning practice. We will definitely be back.
Exceptional, inspiring and caring teachers, the perfect yoga, breathtaking sunrises, an ideal location. Everything is designed to refocus on what's essential. For those still hesitant: go for it without thinking — life is too short to deprive yourself of such an experience.
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.
FAQs
What is Viniyoga?
Viniyoga is a breath-centred approach rooted in the teachings of Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar. Instead of fitting the person to the pose, it adapts the practice to the person, using breath, movement and sequencing with a clear purpose.
How is this different from your Synergy Vinyasa training?
Our Synergy Vinyasa teacher training is built on the Yoga Synergy method. This training pairs skill-based Vinyasa flow with therapeutic, breath-centred Viniyoga, so you leave with two approaches to teach from.
Do I need experience to join?
We recommend at least 6 months of regular practice. The key is a genuine willingness to commit fully for three weeks.
Can I come if I'm not planning to teach?
Absolutely. Many students join to go deeper into their own practice. You'll still leave with RYT-200 certification.
Is this Yoga Alliance certified?
Yes. Lanka Yoga is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School. On graduation you receive your RYT-200 certificate.
What if I have dietary requirements?
All meals are vegan, with a gluten-free option at every meal. Other dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.
How do I get to Lanka Yoga?
Fly into Colombo CMB. We're about 2.5 hours from Colombo airport. Airport transfers are €85, and we can pair you with other students to share the cost.