International Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course (TTC)
At the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House, Reith near Kitzbühel, Tyrol, Austria
- A life-transforming 4-week intensive course
- Longest running yoga teacher training course in the West, since 1969
- Over 51,000 graduates worldwide
- A certificate from the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers (ISYVC)
- Recognised by the Yoga Alliance for the 200 hours standard required by Registered yoga schools (RYS)
2023 dates
13 May – 11 June 2023
25 June – 23 July 2023
29 July – 27 August 2023
3 September – 1 October 2023
16 December 2023 – 14 January 2024
2024 dates
20 January – 18 February 2024
24 February – 24 March 2024
20 May – 17 June 2024
22 June – 21 July 2024
27 July – 25 August 2024
31 August – 29 September 2024
14 December 2024 – 12 January 2025
Course languages: English and German. Learn more
Reasons to take this course
Why do you want to become a yoga teacher?
- You would like to experience a month of inner development and deep immersion in a peaceful and holistic yogic lifestyle
- You have wished to do a training like this for many years and feel that the time has come now
- You have deep interest in yoga and want to take your yoga practice to a more meaningful level
- You want to benefit from the guidance and support of experienced and inspiring teachers
- You wish to improve your own asanas over four weeks of intensive practice
- You can practise pranayama for enhanced physical and mental energy
- You desire to experience deep relaxation and learn how to help others experience more peace in their lives
- You are keen to meet like-minded people from all corners of the world
- You seek to connect better with yourself, find deeper insight and mental strength through meditation
A sincere desire to learn and openness to yogic techniques is required.
A basic knowledge of yoga postures and philosophy is preferred, but not essential.
What do you learn in yoga teacher training?
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Yoga teacher training course
The cost of the TTC is based on your room choice.
The course fees include room and board, examination fee, training manual, two yoga pants and two t-shirts.
All rates include VAT and are subject to a €1.80 visitor’s tax per person per night.
Dormitory: | €3,240 |
Shared room: | €3,672 |
Double room: | €4,083 |
Single room: | €4,373 |
Reduced price for students and the unemployed (limited number of spaces).
Student ID or unemployment card is required for verification.
Dormitory (for ladies only): | €2,312 |
Shared room (for men only): | €2,412 |
Prices valid until 30 September 2023.
Cancellation and withdrawal terms
After enrolling, please meet or telephone with Vishnupriya (see the contact details below). This is to gain a better understanding of the spiritual nature of the course and to answer any further questions you may have.
The International Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses consist of three levels:
Teachers’ Training Course (TTC) | 401 units of 45 min or 301 units of 60 min |
Advanced Teachers’ Training Course (ATTC) | 437 units of 45 min or 328 units of 60 min |
Sadhana Intensive | 173 units of 45 min or 130 units of 60 min |
The Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course was founded by Swami Vishnudevananda in 1969. Since then over 51.000 teachers have graduated worldwide.
The course is recognized:
- by the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers organisation (ISYVC)
- by the Yoga Alliance: the TTC for the 200 hours Registered Yoga School Standards and the TTC plus ATTC for the 500 hours Registered Yoga School Standards
Get more information
Join a TTC information session
Online Live
every Wednesday, 7:30 – 8:15 pm (CET time)
every Saturday, 5:30 – 6:15 pm (CET time)
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM (CET)
Live Info talk on the Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC)
In this info talk you will receive all the information about the online training and residential trainings.
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM (CET)
Live Info talk on the Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC)
In this info talk you will receive all the information about the online training and residential trainings.
0,-€
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM (CET)
Live Info talk on the Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC)
In this info talk you will receive all the information about the online training and residential trainings.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM (CET)
Live Info talk on the Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC)
In this info talk you will receive all the information about the online training and residential trainings.
0,-€
7:30 PM - 8:15 PM (CET)
Live Info talk on the Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC)
In this info talk you will receive all the information about the online training and residential trainings.
7:30 PM - 8:15 PM (CET)
Live Info talk on the Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC)
In this info talk you will receive all the information about the online training and residential trainings.
0,-€
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM (CET)
Live Info talk on the Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC)
In this info talk you will receive all the information about the online training and residential trainings.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM (CET)
Live Info talk on the Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC)
In this info talk you will receive all the information about the online training and residential trainings.
0,-€
7:30 PM - 8:15 PM (CET)
Live Info talk on the Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC)
In this info talk you will receive all the information about the online training and residential trainings.
7:30 PM - 8:15 PM (CET)
Live Info talk on the Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC)
In this info talk you will receive all the information about the online training and residential trainings.
0,-€
Schedule a one-on-one meeting with one of the course teachers and ask any questions you have. Please write an email to teacherstraining@sivananda.net
Testimonials
From graduates of the TTC
“Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for such an amazing life changing experience, I am so grateful. I will for sure return.”
~ Niamh
“It was a wonderful, unforgettable and transformative time with you, and I hope to see you all again soon!”
~ Sabrina
“Thanks to you all Sivananda Staff, from Swamis to Karma Yogis. It was a great experience, which I will never forget. New life style, wonderful landscape and very friendly & nice people.”
~ Guillermo
Special programmes
during the teacher training
Introduction to Ayurveda
During each TTC, there will be a presentation on how to balance your nutrition according to Ayurveda. If possible, individual Ayurveda diet consultation will be offered as well.
A Seven-Day Journey to the Meaning of Life
with Bhagavatacharya Sri Venugopal Goswami, Vrindavan, North India
The Bhagavad Saptaha or the seven-day recitation of the Srimad Bhagavatam deepens the knowledge of the four classical yoga paths, whose wisdom is contained in this classical yoga scripture. This spiritual highlight is a special opportunity to experience first-hand the curriculum topics pertaining to the Bhakti Yoga culture of traditional India.
Accompanied by live music: harmonium, vocals, bamboo flute, shenai oboe and tabla.
The next Bhagavata Saptaha dates:
Fri, 2 June – Thu, 8. June 2023
Tue, 1 August – Mon, 7 August 2023
Your safe stay
during the Yoga Instructor Course
We try our level best to make your stay safe.
Yoga Alliance Certified 200-hour Training




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