300-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN JAPAN
THERAPEUTIC YOGA, AYURVEDA & ADVANCED TEACHING MENTORSHIP
OKAYAMA, JAPAN | 7 SEPTEMBER – 3 OCTOBER 2026
YOGA ALLIANCE RYS 300 | RESIDENTIAL SMALL-GROUP TRAINING
ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN JAPAN
FOR TEACHERS READY TO REFINE THEIR PRACTICE
Our 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Japan is an advanced residential training for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners who want to deepen their personal practice, refine their teaching skills, and learn to apply yoga therapeutically.
Held in the mountain village of Nishiawakura, Okayama, this Yoga Alliance RYS 300 training brings together therapeutic yoga, Ayurveda, functional anatomy, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy, and supervised teaching practice.
This is not a training about collecting more techniques. It is an invitation to slow down, observe more clearly, and learn how to teach from relationship — with the body, the breath, the nervous system, the seasons, and the person in front of you.
Limited to 6 participants for personal mentorship and individual support.
This 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training is designed for yoga teachers and committed practitioners who want to:
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deepen their personal sadhana and self-practice
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move beyond fixed sequences and teach with greater intelligence
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understand therapeutic yoga through anatomy, Ayurveda, breath, and nervous system awareness
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adapt practices for different bodies, needs, energy levels, and life stages
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explore one-to-one yoga, private sessions, and client-based work
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study in a small group with close mentorship and feedback
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complete an advanced Yoga Alliance RYS 300 training in Japan
300-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
COMMIT
A 300-Hour Training for Practice, Refinement & Integration
Commit is the guiding theme of this 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Japan.
At this stage of practice, commitment is not about intensity or ambition. It is about returning again and again to what matters: your own sadhana, your capacity to observe clearly, and your ability to teach with care, steadiness, and integrity.
This advanced training invites you to refine your relationship with yoga as a personal practice, a therapeutic tool, and a way of teaching that responds to the person in front of you.
Through small-group study, supervised practice, Ayurveda, functional anatomy, philosophy, breathwork, meditation, and mentorship, you will develop the confidence to adapt yoga for different bodies, needs, energy levels, and life stages.
What is ‘Therapeutic’?
In this advanced yoga teacher training in Japan, therapeutic yoga does not mean diagnosing, fixing, or treating people medically.
It means learning to teach yoga in a way that is appropriate, responsive, and kind.
You will explore how posture, breath, awareness, rest, rhythm, Ayurveda, and self-inquiry can support students with greater sensitivity.
Rather than applying one method to every body, you will learn to ask better questions:
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What does this person need?
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What is the intention of the practice?
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What needs to be stabilised, mobilised, softened, strengthened, or supported?
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How can yoga become sustainable, personal, and meaningful?
This training strongly emphasises physiology, functional and subtle anatomy, yoga psychology, Ayurveda, and the practical application of yoga in both group classes and one-to-one settings.
Morning practices are generally more dynamic and alignment-based, while afternoon sessions often include restorative yoga, Yin-inspired practice, meditation, Yoga Nidra, discussion, or supervised teaching practice.
Rather than learning isolated techniques or random sequences, students are guided to understand why, when, and how to adapt practice according to intention, body, breath, energy, and context.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
CURRICULUM
1. Therapeutic Asana & Functional Anatomy
Functional movement, biomechanics, posture adaptation, injury awareness, intelligent sequencing, hands-on support, and therapeutic applications for common imbalances.
2. Ayurveda & Seasonal Practice
Dosha theory, daily rhythms, seasonal routines, Agni, Prana, Ojas, food awareness, and how to design practices that respond to constitution, time of day, age, and season.
3. Pranayama, Meditation & Nervous System Regulation
Breathwork, subtle anatomy, koshas, meditation, Yoga Nidra, restorative practices, and tools for balancing energy, attention, and emotional resilience.
4. Yoga Philosophy & Self-Inquiry
Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, ethics, self-study, conscious communication, and the inner work of teaching.
5. Teaching Methodology, Mentorship & Practicum
Class planning, private-session frameworks, supervised teaching, feedback, trauma-aware principles, communication skills, and developing your authentic teaching voice.
PRE-REQUISITES
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Completed 200-Hours Yoga TTC with a Registered Yoga School (RYS200).
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Experience and Commitment
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Physical and Mental Preparedness
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Openness to Learning and Growth
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Preparation for Intensive Study.
GET MORE INFOMATION ABOUT OUR CURRICULUM
A TYPICAL YTT DAY WITH US
(Students will undergo training for 6 days per week, with Sunday off.)
The course includes 270 contact hours and 30 non-contact hours. Ten of these non-contact hours will be dedicated to preparatory work to be completed before the course begins. It's recommended to apply early to make the most of the course.
FEES
Starts Sep 7
3,590ユーロ
Starts Sep 7
2,990ユーロ
Payment & Cancellation Policy
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Early Bird Discount — Save €200
Reserve your spot at least 3 months in advance to benefit from the early bird offer. -
Deposit Requirement
A non-refundable deposit of €400 is required to secure your place in the training. -
Final Payment
The remaining balance must be settled no later than one week before arrival.
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Payment Methods:
Payment can be made by bank transfer (please note that any transfer fees are the participant’s responsibility). Credit card payments are also accepted with an additional 2.6% processing fee.
While with us, you participate in daily sadhanas, carve silent time for self-study, and integrate your skills in insightful supervised practicums.
What’s Included in the Course Fees
All packages are fully residential, designed to support your comfort and immersion throughout the training.
Included in the fees:
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Accommodation of your choice (private or shared), including daily breakfast, light lunch, dinner, drinking water, and herbal teas
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A comprehensive Training Manual with detailed and practical course content
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20 hours of approved online anatomy training (non-contact) and a 15-hour in-person advanced anatomy module
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300 hours of professional training and mentorship with Olivier and the YOGĀRT COLLECTIVE teaching team, limited to 6 participants for personalized attention and guidance
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An optional trip to a Japanese Onsen (hot spring) for relaxation and cultural experience
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A recommended reading list to prepare for your intensive learning journey
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A Completion Certificate recognized by Yoga Alliance, along with full assistance for your RYT 300 registration upon successful completion
What’s Not Included
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Airfare and visa fees
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Evening meals on half days
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Meals on Sundays
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Transport to and from the accommodation (our team can assist with arrangements if needed)
Why a 300-Hour Therapeutic Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Training with YOGĀRT COLLECTIVE
Small Group Mentorship
We keep our groups intentionally small, with a maximum of 6 participants. This allows for direct support, honest feedback, personal guidance, and space for your individual teaching voice to develop.
Therapeutic Without Being Clinical
Our approach is therapeutic because it is responsive, adaptable, and person-centred. You will learn to observe more clearly, ask better questions, and adapt practice with care — without reducing yoga to symptoms or protocols.
Practical tools for Real Teaching
You will learn to design group classes, private sessions, and therapeutic sequences with clearer intention, stronger observation skills, and more confidence.
Ayurveda as Lived Wisdom
Ayurveda is explored not only as theory, but as a way of understanding rhythm, digestion, energy, season, constitution, lifestyle, and practice design.
Personal Practice as Foundation
This training asks you to return to your own practice. Through daily sadhana, reflection, study, and supervised teaching, you will strengthen the connection between how you practise, how you live, and how you teach.
Our Training Home in Rural Japan
Nokishita Toshokan is our small eco-retreat centre and traditional Japanese guesthouse in Nishiawakura, a quiet mountain village in Okayama Prefecture.
Surrounded by forests, rice fields, mountain air, and the rhythm of village life, it offers a peaceful residential setting for deep study, practice, and integration. Far from the pace of the city, Nokishita Toshokan invites students to slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience yoga as a way of living — not only as something practised on the mat.
The house has been carefully renovated to preserve the warmth and character of traditional Japanese architecture while offering the comfort needed for a longer residential training. Students practise and study across three yoga spaces: a fully equipped indoor studio, an open-air shala on the property, and a mountain shala surrounded by nature.
Meals are vegetarian and vegan, inspired by Japanese home cooking, seasonal ingredients, and yogic principles. Food, rest, nature, and community become part of the learning environment.
Depending on the course rhythm, students may also experience forest walks, hiking, evening onsen visits, artisan encounters, and quiet time in nature.
Nokishita Toshokan is not simply a place to stay. It is part of the training itself — a space where yoga can be studied, practised, and lived.
ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING JAPAN FAQ
Is this 300-hour training registered with Yoga Alliance?
Yes. YOGĀRT COLLECTIVE is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School, and this training is designed as a 300-hour advanced teacher training.
Do I need to be a registered yoga teacher to join?
You should have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training or have equivalent experience. You do not need to be currently registered with Yoga Alliance to apply.
Is this course only for people who want to teach?
No. The course is suitable for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners who want to deepen their personal practice, study yoga therapeutically, and develop a more embodied understanding of yoga.
What style of yoga will we practise?
The training includes therapeutic Hatha, Vinyasa, alignment-based practice, restorative yoga, Yin-inspired approaches, pranayama, meditation, Yoga Nidra, and Ayurveda-informed practice.
How many students are accepted?
This training is intentionally limited to 6 participants to allow for personal mentorship, individual feedback, and a supportive group environment.
Where in Japan is the training held?
The course is held at Nokishita Toshokan in Nishiawakura, Okayama, a quiet mountain village with indoor and outdoor yoga shalas, vegetarian meals, and access to nature.
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