MĀ Wellness & Yoga
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
India Program
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program Overview: What You’ll Learn
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at
Yogiville, Tiruvannāmalai
Nestled at the foot of the sacred Arunachala mountain, Yogiville invites you to embark on a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training that blends traditional wisdom with thoughtful modern practice.
In this month-long immersion you will:
Live and learn in a vibrant ashram setting – sunrise meditation, vegetarian meals, kirtan, and satsang create a rhythm that lets yoga seep into daily life.
Root into classic teachings – study Patanjali’s Yoga Sūtras, Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā, and the living devotional culture of South India.
Ground your method in mastery of the body – detailed asana labs, functional anatomy, safe alignment, and intelligent sequencing build confidence for every level of student.
Explore holistic health – introductory Ayurveda, pranayama, mantra, and yoga nidra round out a training that honors mind, breath, and body as a single continuum.
Practice teaching every day – you’ll guide peers in small groups and full classes, receiving encouraging, actionable feedback from our lead faculty.
Graduate with lifelong community – Yogiville’s global alumni network and ongoing mentorship mean your support system extends well beyond the final closing circle.
Whether you aim to step into the role of teacher or simply deepen your personal practice, our nurturing environment and experienced facilitators will meet you where you are and help you grow from there.
Ready to answer the call of Arunachala?
Join us at Yogiville and begin the journey of sharing yoga from the heart.
lolocallImmerse Yourself in a Foundational 200-Hour Ashram Immersion at Yogiville
Step away from everyday distractions and into the sacred rhythm of ashram life at the foot of Arunachala. Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Tiruvannāmalai is purpose-built for aspiring teachers and committed practitioners who want a solid, foundational certification—distinct from the more intensive 500-hour track.
Total Immersion, Manageable Timeline – In just four transformational weeks, experience sunrise meditation, twice-daily asana labs, and daily satsang that anchor yogic discipline without the extended commitment required by a 500-hour course.
Core Curriculum – Master key postures, functional anatomy, sequencing, pranayama, and yoga philosophy at a depth suited to beginner-to-intermediate levels, so you graduate ready to lead safe, inspiring classes right away.
Community & Connection – AC Rooms, karma-yoga service, locally grown organic food and kirtan nights forge lifelong bonds with like-minded seekers—perfect for students seeking their first taste of ashram living before deciding on advanced study.
Holistic Lifestyle Skills – Introductory Ayurveda, mantra, and yogic diet sessions help you weave wellness principles into daily life, laying a versatile groundwork that future 500-hour graduates can later build upon.
Yoga Alliance–Compliant Certificate – Fulfil all YA standards for 200-hour registration, opening the door to studio teaching, retreat assisting, or simply deepening your personal journey.
If you’re looking for a concise, life-changing training that balances traditional practice with modern teaching methods—and sets you apart from longer, specialty 500-hour programs—Yogiville’s 200-hour course is your ideal first step. Join us and return home ready to share yoga’s timeless wisdom with confidence and heart.
Join Us in India!
Course At-a-Glance
Program Dates: 17 November – 12 December 2025
Venue: Yogiville Ashram, Paliapattu, Tiruvannāmalai, Tamil Nadu, India
Lead Faculty: Katyanna Ryan · Sarada Jagannath · Ram Vakkalanka · Carley de Goede
Investment:
Shared $4,600 CAD, Private $6,030 CAD
Shared $3,200 USD, Private $4,200 USD
What’s Included:
• Three sattvic vegetarian meals each day
• Air-conditioned, well-appointed accommodation
• All classes, workshops, manuals, and teaching materials
• Guided local outings – Arunachaleswar Temple, Ramana Ashram, Mt. Arunachala caves, traditional markets
• Full-day excursions to Vellore’s Golden Temple and the coastal city of Pondicherry
• Closing fire pūjā ceremony beneath the stars
• Group transfers between Chennai (MAA) airport and Yogiville Ashram
Perfect for students looking for a deeper spiritual immersion program, this teacher training refines personal sādhanā, sharpens sequencing and adjustment skills, and deepens your grasp of yoga philosophy—all within a supportive ashram community.
We look forward to guiding you on the next stage of your teaching journey. Let’s begin!
Deepening Your Practice
Curriculum
Module 1: Deepening Your Own Practice
– Refining your own asana practice
– Deepening your meditation practice
– Exploring advanced pranayama techniques
– Personal practice and self-care including dinacharya and kriya practice
– Powerful daily Vinyasa and Hatha classes
– Daily meditation and pranayama practice
Yoga Philosophy
Module 2: Yoga Philosophy
Bhagavad Gita: key concepts and teachings. Daily Chanting of the Bhagavad GIta. Online module on the Bhagavad Gita to be completed before start date.
Yoga Sutras: advanced concepts and interpretation
Upanishads: understanding the core concepts.
Satsang: Engaging in group dialogue on philosophical concepts.
Sequencing
Module 3: Sequencing
Advanced sequencing strategies for Vinyasa and Hatha classes. Developing creative sequencing and transitions.
Themeing Classes
Strong practices grounded in philosophical teachings
Movement for Health
Anatomy
Module 4: Anatomy and Philosophy
Advanced anatomy and physiology of yoga practice online module to be completed before the first day of in person training.
The intersection between yoga and Ayurveda
Mudras
Assists
Module 5: Assists – How to Provide Safe Touching for Powerful Teaching
Understanding and applying hands-on assists
Developing intuition and sensitivity in assisting
Safety considerations for hands-on assists
Consent Based Practices and working with varied populations
Ayurveda
Module 6: Restorative Yoga and the 5 Elements (25 hours)
Ayurvedic Cleansing Techniques
Ayurvedic Cooking
Ayurvedic Remedies
Mantra, Sanskrit, and Kirtan
Module 7: Mantra, Sanskrit, and Kirtan
Understanding the use of mantras and Sanskrit in yoga practice
The history and benefits of Kirtan
Incorporating chanting and mantra into teaching
Sanskrit Online Module to be completed before day 1 of training
Practice and Observation
Module 8: Practice and Observation
Refining personal practice
Observing and adjusting students
Teaching advanced asanas
Being Effective in the Classroom
Languaging
Module 9: Languaging
Advanced communication strategies for teaching yoga
Finding your voice as a yoga teacher
The art of sequencing and cueing
Spiritual Lifestyle
Module 10: Spiritual Life (25 hours)
Exploring the spiritual aspects of yoga
Incorporating spirituality into your teaching
Balancing spirituality and modern life
Self Study
Meditation & Pranayama
Module 11: Meditation and Pranayama Techniques
The science and benefits of meditation
Different types of meditation techniques
Incorporating meditation into your teaching
The science and benefits of pranayama
Different types of pranayama techniques
Join Us in India!
Teachers
Sarada Pranav Jagannath
Sarada Pranav Jagannath is a dedicated yoga instructor, Ayurvedic wellness practitioner, and holds a Master’s degree in counseling psychology and social work. She is currently in the process of completing her training to become an Ayurvedic doctor. Sarada was raised in the Ayurvedic tradition, and her education was strongly influenced by her grandfather, a respected Ayurvedic doctor. He imparted invaluable wisdom, philosophy, and teachings in both yoga and Ayurveda, which helped shape her life’s path.
Sarada pursued her studies at the renowned Sivananda Yoga and Vedanta Ashram in Kerala, India, and at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana in Bangalore, India. Since then, she has shared her expertise as a yoga teacher in India, the United States, and Canada. For the past eight years, she has been conducting Ayurvedic workshops in these countries, furthering her commitment to sharing her knowledge.
In addition to workshops, Sarada offers private Ayurvedic consultations and teaches Ayurvedic cooking classes and Marma Kriya. As a co-owner of MĀ Yoga and Wellness, she can be found instructing yoga classes and leading various workshops, as well as serving clients in her role as an Ayurvedic practitioner.
Katyanna Ryan
Katyanna is a highly experienced and dedicated international yoga teacher, with almost two decades of training and practice in various aspects of yoga, Ayurveda, and holistic medicine. She began her journey by apprenticing with her first teacher in 2006 and later moved to India to intensify her studies in asana, philosophy, chanting, nada yoga, and traditional Hatha with Lalit Kumar and Vinay Kumar. Her fascination with Ayurveda, wellness, and movement inspired her to lead Ayurvedic retreats in Nicaragua and become a senior yoga instructor for the Himalaya Yoga Valley Teacher Training School in Goa and Dharamsala, India.
In 2011, Katyanna returned to Victoria, BC to further her studies in Chinese Medicine and started a yoga education center in 2012. In January 2020, she opened the MA Institute of Yoga and Wellness, which has since become a hub for yoga education and holistic medicine.
Katyanna is a 500-hour ERYT with over a decade of experience training teachers. She is also a certified Jivamukti teacher, a registered acupuncturist, and holds a certification as a gong practitioner (2023) from her teacher Sheila Whitaker. Her dedication to these practices and her extensive training and certification make her a highly qualified and sought-after instructor, with a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of yoga and holistic medicine.
Carley De Goede
I found a Yoga practice during a time in my life where I felt lost. Yoga helped guide me back to myself. My yoga mat was my safe space to feel into my body and emotions in a way I couldn’t anywhere else. My practice profoundly shifted my perception of my physical body and helped guide me to my first stages of Eating Disorder recovery. This shift of perception expanded beyond the peace I made with my physical body, and into how I can now approach myself without expectation or judgement. I learned how to let myself just be. Just being, however you are, is enough.
I gained so much healing from the teachers I practiced with and doing my Teacher Training peeled back many new layers of self-acceptance, bravery and confidence that I didn’t know were there. I found my voice. Upon completion of my first YTT I knew I wanted to give back and offer the healing I had received through yoga. I consider myself a lifelong student of yoga and will forever be looking to deepen my knowledge of this beautiful tradition.
I am passionate about both Indian and Chinese philosophy and mythology/metaphysics.
My teaching takes inspiration from all the teachers I have learned from and the lineages I have been lucky enough to study which include Ashtanga, Iyengar, Traditional Hatha, Trauma Informed, Jivamukti, Yin and Restorative yoga.
Off the mat I am a Certified Master Chinese Medicine Face Reader, and Facial Reflexologist. I have studied the Lymphatic System and how to build Immunity through touch and movement, these things often flow into my yoga teaching.
I am currently studying to become a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) in the Advanced Yoga Therapy Program at the Breathing Deeply Yoga School in New York.
E-RYT 500 and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)
Certified 300 Hour Jivamukti Teacher