100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training · Kandy, Sri Lanka
Build a Foundation That Actually Holds
10 DAYS · HILL COUNTRY, KANDY → Welikande Yoga Retreat
YOGA ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL
Join our 100hr Yoga TTC (Yoga Alliance International certified),
Where a Real Yoga Practice Begins
This is a real 100-hour training, not a shortcut. It’s for anyone who wants to actually understand their yoga practice — not just keep up a streak on an app or attend a Sunday class.
It doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to yoga or have been practicing for ten years. By the end, you’ll understand the postures, your breathing, and the ideas behind yoga — taught by people who live this practice every day, not people who just studied for a certificate. Every day counts. There are no filler days, and you won’t get lost in a big group.
If ten days isn’t enough and you want to keep going, that’s fine too — everything you learn here counts toward the full 200-hour training later. You won’t have to start over.
Certification is RYS 100 through Yoga Alliance International, recognised worldwide.
Course highlight
Who This Course Is For
About this Teaching Training
WHAT YOU'LL STUDY ?
The same core Yoga Alliance curriculum, taught by our senior faculty
01
Traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa
An introduction to the Primary Series, including Surya Namaskar A & B (Sun
Salutations), standing sequences, and foundational seated postures, synchronized with Ujjayi breath.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a repeatable personal practice sequence you can take home with you.
02
Traditional Hatha Yoga
Slow, deliberate postures held with attention to alignment and breath. You’ll learn foundational Surya Namaskar, Standing Postures, Backbends, Forward bends, Balance Postures, Twisting Postures , Hip Openers, Inversions.
03
Alignment & Adjustments
How to Hands-on Adjust, Posture Clinics, and Safe Modifications for Every Body.
04
Pranayama & Meditation
Breath is the bridge between body and mind. Classical Pranayama: Practice Kapalbhati (cleansing), Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril), and heating/cooling breaths. Meditation & Mudras: Learn seated postures, hand gestures, and breath/mantra-based techniques. Mindful Awareness: Experience guided relaxation.
05
Shatkarma
Theoretical understanding of yogic purification techniques Practical experience with Jala Neti (saline nasal cleansing). Introduction to Sutra Neti. Trataka.
06
Yoga Philosophy & Patanjali's Sutras
An introduction to The Yoga Sutras, The Eight Limbs of Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Gyana Yoga, Raja Yoga, Bhagavad Gita. How these teachings apply to everyday life, not just the mat.
07
Anatomy & Physiology
Introduction to how the body moves — joints, planes of motion, and posture. Understanding the spine, pelvis, and major muscle groups Injury prevention principles and safe movement awareness.
08
Mantra Chanting & Sanskrit
Sound & vibration, the language of yoga and essential terminology every teacher must know.
Why Sri Lanka ?
A Country Most Trainings Overlook
People usually think of India or Bali first when picking a place to train. Sri Lanka gets
skipped — which is part of why it’s worth a look.
A Day in Sri Lanka
A Typical Day at Our Yoga Teacher Training
A balanced rhythm of practice, study, self-reflection and rest designed to support your personal transformation.
Rest days and excursions replace this rhythm once a week
Once a week, this rhythm might be set aside for sound healing session and trataka meditation.
Morning
Kriyas, Pranayama & Meditation
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Breakfast
Self-study, reading, journaling
Philosophy / anatomy
Afternoon
Lunch, Free time
Hatha yoga, Alignment / posture clinic
Evening
Mantra Chanting / Yin Yoga / Meditation
Dinner, Bedtime & Rest
Pricing & accommodation
Your Practice Is Waiting
All packages include tuition, meals, trip and course materials — choose the room type that suits you.
Spaces are limited to keep our groups intimate and personal.
Accommodation & Food
Discover where you will stay and practice?
Stay in a peaceful sanctuary where mindful living, nourishing cuisine, and inspiring spaces invite you to slow down, reconnect, and simply be.
During your stay, you’ll enjoy thoughtfully designed accommodation, homemade healthy meals, and peaceful surroundings that support rest, movement, and meaningful connection.
Accomodation
A peaceful place to rest Welikande sits within a 12-acre private estate in Sri Lanka’s Knuckles Mountain Range. Waking up here means birdsong, mountain air, and Victoria Lake catching the light below. The accommodation is comfortable and simple — designed to keep you connected to the landscape rather than sealed off from it. Every room is private, every stay is all-inclusive, and the pace is entirely yours.
Choose from private en-suite rooms, shared twin rooms, or comfortable dormitories, all equipped with essential amenities, including a private bathroom, hot shower, complimentary Wi-Fi, ceiling fan, and air conditioning in selected rooms. Unlimited filtered drinking water.
Food That Actually Fuels the Practice
Everything here is catered for. At Welikande, we take food very seriously — nearly all of the herbs and vegetables you’ll find on your plate have been farmed and grown right on our property. If it isn’t in our garden, we partner with local vendors nearby to make sure everything on the table is as fresh as it can be.Meals are vegetarian, built around Sattvic principles, and served three times a day. Nothing is flown in or frozen for convenience — what’s ready in the garden that week is what ends up on your plate, so the menu shifts naturally with the season.
Breakfast is simple and grounding, designed to carry you through morning practice without weighing you down. Lunch is the largest meal of the day, built to refuel after the physical work of the morning. Dinner is lighter, timed to settle well before rest.
Beyond the three meals, herbal tea and filtered water are available all day. Please note that meals are vegetarian, not vegan, though vegan options can usually be arranged with notice.
Why Train With Us
Small, Personalized Groups
We intentionally keep our class sizes small so every student receives individual attention and feedback — not just from lead teachers, but throughout every session.
Experienced, Dedicated Faculty
Each subject — asana, philosophy, anatomy, meditation — is taught by a teacher who specializes in that area, giving you focused, expert instruction rather than a single generalist covering everything
A Genuine Residential Experience
This isn't a drop-in class package. You'll live, eat, practice, and study alongside fellow students in an environmentbuilt specifically for immersive learning.
A Real Stepping Stone
If you decide later that you want to pursue full teacher certification, your 100 hours count toward your 200-hour training — you won't be starting from scratch.
Good to know
What's Included ?
Details and information about your TTC inclusions & exclusions in Cambodia !
→ Tuition & Yoga Alliance (RYS 100) certification
→ Accommodation for the full course duration
→ Three sattvic / vegetarian meals daily
→ Course manual & study materials
→ One weekend excursion to local temple
→ Welcome & farewell ceremony
→ Two Sound Healing Sessions
→ Kirtan Ceremony
⊗ International & domestic flights
⊗ Visa fees
⊗ Personal expenses & shopping
⊗ Airport drop transfers (available on request)
⊗ Additional spa or massage treatments.
Certification
Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate from Yoga Alliance International certification.
Please note: this program is designed as a foundational, personal-growth course. It is not, by itself, a professional teaching qualification. Many students choose to continue toward the full 100-hour certification after completing this course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Accommodation ranges from shared twin rooms to private rooms, all within walking distance of the shala. See the pricing section below for full details.
A basic, consistent practice is recommended, but this training is designed for sincere beginners through experienced practitioners alike. Our teachers work with you at your level.
On successful completion you’ll be certified as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYS 200) with Yoga Alliance India, allowing you to teach and register internationally.
Yes — many students arrive a few days early or stay on afterward. Let us know when you apply and we’ll help arrange extended accommodation.
Comfortable practice clothing, a journal, a reusable water bottle, and an open mind. A detailed packing list is sent after enrollment.
No — the 100-hour program is a foundational, non-certifying course. It builds your practice and knowledge but does not qualify you to register as a professional teacher. For that, our 200-hour program is required.
Yes — if you return to complete the remaining hours, you’ll receive full 200-hour certification.
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Reserve :
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit.
Prepare :
Receive your welcome packet, packing list, and pre-retreat call.
Arrive & Transform :
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From past students
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Ready to train in Sri Lanka?
Spaces are limited to keep our groups small and personal. Reach out to check availability and reserve your mat.